Notes From the Office: December 12th, 2022

St. John School Newsletter

December 12th, 2022

St. John Families:

Please notice below that the school office will be closed over the Christmas break.

As we prepare to close out our last week before Christmas break, I wanted to take a moment to thank all of you for your continued support of St. John School and our staff.  It seems like school is getting closer to “normal” as we close the first half of the year.  The staff and I have worked diligently to support your children as best they need and remain committed to our mission of educating the whole student.  Sometimes that means discipline, sometimes counseling, sometimes just having fun, but always teaching and monitoring that they are learning.  As a Catholic school, we are called to not only be present in our students’ lives, but also be an example of what Jesus asks of us.  We are reminded daily that your children are gifts from God and that we are blessed to be in their lives.  Thank you for your commitment and trust in us.

Some awesome activities are going on this week around campus.  Tonight is the celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe at 6:30 PM at St. John Church.  On Friday, December 16th, consider coming to celebrate Las Posadas at the Parish Hall at Cardome.  More details can be found in the parish bulletin/website.

For those seeking the Sacrament of Reconciliation, you may enter St. John Church at 6:00 PM on any of the following nights: Tuesday 12/13, Thursday 12/15, or Friday 12/16.

Lastly, a reminder that dismissal for the last day (December 16th) will be at

11:15 AM. There is NO AFTERSCHOOL that day. Also, please be aware that BREAKFAST will be served that morning, but there will be NO LUNCH OFFERED to the students.

The gates will open at 11:00 AM and dismissal will be like any other school day with the exception that Preschool-only families (those with no older siblings) will get separate dismissal information from Mrs. Wayman with an earlier dismissal time. Preschoolers with older siblings at St. John will follow the normal dismissal process we follow every day (just at the earlier time).

Peace,

Mr. Mayer

Beta Club Recognition

To whom it may concern,

I would like to recognize the work and professionalism of the below listed students. The Georgetown Police Department put on a cops with socks event in which we hand out food, blankets and stockings to local kids at lemons mill elementary. Your students were professional and assisted in giving out blankets and stockings to these kids. I truly appreciate them and their efforts. I also appreciate that these students would do this in their spare time. They bring honor on themselves , St. John’s, and the Georgetown community.

Brenna M., Chloe S., Izzy D., Tucker G., Kieran G., Sam W., Alex W., Raeburn T., Tamryn W., Coen N., Ben M., & Mrs. Debbie Pendleton

P.S. One of our more enthusiastic officers had them sing ( more than once). They were great sports about it, although I am sure it was painful for them. For that alone they deserve recognition. Thank you and stay safe.

Lieutenant Mitch Lair

Badge #804

Special Operations Commander

Georgetown Police Department

Raise Right/Scrip News

Last week for teacher & staff gifts! 
The Raise Right Binder is ready!!
Ways to buy:
1. Go to office ask, for binder
2.  Call, text, email Ginny Squires 502-286-0472, [email protected] 

Boys Basketball Schedule

Please click here to view the boys basketball schedule for 2022-2023

Toys brought in by students can be turned in to the school office.

IMPORTANT LUNCH INFORMATION

Who can receive Free or Reduced Meals?

All children in households receiving benefits from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) are eligible for free meals. Foster children that are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency r court are eligible for free meals. • Children participating in their school’s Head Start program are eligible for free meals. • Children who meet the definition of homeless, runaway, or migrant are eligible for free meals. • Children may receive free or reduced-price meals if their household’s income is within the limits of the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines. Guidelines can be found at https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-02-16/pdf/2022-03261.pdf

How do I apply for Free or Reduced Meals?

Click on this link to apply online- https://www.myschoolapps.com using district zip code 40508 under Catholic Diocese of Lexington Schools

Does the free or reduced-price application only qualify my child for free meals?

No, students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals may also qualify for Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (PEBT), fee waivers, and much more.

Please contact, Child Nutrition Director, Char Banta if you have any questions at [email protected] or Assistant Director, Jenny Mitchell at [email protected] with any concerns you may have in completing the application.

Sincerely

Char Banta

Child Nutrition Director

Catholic Diocese of Lexington

Click here to view the letter in Spanish

2022-2023 School Calendar

Click here to view the calendar for the 2022-2023 school year.  Note that the calendar is subject to change.

You can now oder your PE shirts and sweatshirts directly from our uniform supplier.  They will be delivered right to your door.  No more long waits!

Shop at online at www.shaheens.com

Step 1: Click the picture of students running down a hall-way with the label "School Finder"

*Do not use searchbar or "school uniforms" tab at top of page*
Step 2: Select your school from the alphabetized list.
Step 3: Shop away!  Please contact us with any questions.

[email protected]
502 -899 -1550

Shop with Scrip’s Raise Right App is now offering  SHIP TO HOME! No wait, no hassle, way to raise money for our school. Download the app here! St. John School Enrollment Code: 3DF53A7C22467  

Old school? Not a problem! SELECT GIFT CARDS IN STOCK AT THE SCHOOL OFFICE. (ask to see the scrip binder)

Your gift card purchases help buy much needed items for  SJS  classrooms. Thank you! Questions? Contact Ginny Squires 502-316-4182

Important Dates:

Dec 13: SIA meeting 6:30 in cafeteria

Dec 16: End of 2nd quarter; Early Dismissal 11:15; No After School

Dec 19-Jan 2: No School 

Jan 3: Welcome Back!

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