Notes From the Office: March 29th, 2022

St. John School Newsletter

March 28th, 2022

St. John Families:

 

One week left until Spring Break!  To help keep us focused this week, there are a couple of special events that our students will be participating in as part of our Lenten practices.

 

First, after school Mass on Tuesday, we will be offering the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) for our students and observing Adoration (the Exposition of the Body of Jesus) during that time over in the Chapel.  Our students have been preparing by making an examination of conscience.  I want to let you know that you are welcome to attend Mass and sit in prayer for the Adoration, but I would ask that you go to confession tonight (Monday, 3/28) at St. John Church at 6:00 and leave the confession time on Tuesday just to our students and staff (because of time constraints).

 

Second, our 4th grade class will be leading us in the Stations of the Cross for the school this Friday (just as they have each Friday of Lent).  This Friday we will have them in the Chapel at 8:15 am.  You are welcome to attend.

 

Lastly, we are still collecting our Lenten almsgiving including the CRS Rice Bowls at home, the support of Afghan refugees with donations of goods and the Out of Uniform Day this Friday (4/1/22) for a cash donation.  You are also encouraged to help us support the Dom and Dave Memorial 5K with donations of water and granola bars.

 

The middle school has been diligently preparing for the Passion Play to be held on Good Friday (4/15/22) in the Chapel and I would encourage you to make plans to attend.   It is a powerful and moving testimony of our faith and helps to bring home the sacrifice that Jesus made for our sins right before your eyes.

 

Peace,

 

Mr. Mayer

As mentioned at the beginning of Lent, St. John School is participating in multiple opportunities for giving to help others.  Below are details for how we can support Afghan refugees as part of our Lenten Mission by collecting money and household items in partnership with Ss. Francis and John Parish and our lay Franciscans.

 

St. John School is collecting the following household items that will be given to support Afghan refugees that have been re-settled in Lexington:

 

Blankets, sheets, pillow cases, bath and kitchen towels, pots, pans, dishes, mixing bowls, baking sheets, and toiletry items like deodorant, soap, shampoo/conditioner, lotion, etc. 

 

You can drop these items off at the main school office between now and April 1st (we are working to get bins that we can place the loose items into).

 

Thanks for your support.

St. John School is asking for your help in donating water and granola bars for the Dom & Dave Memorial 5k! This race is in memory of Mrs. Bilotta's son and his friend who lost their lives last May in a tragic car accident. We will need about 40 cases of water and 90 boxes of granola bars for the race. These much appreciated donations can be given during the student morning drop off or brought to the school office. 

 

If you would like to register for the race on April 24th, there's still time! It's a family friendly course to run or walk. Come join us and honor the memory of two very special boys!!

 

Sign up here!

https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/DomDaveMemorial5K

The School House 5K is a 5K Walk/Run that benefits all the schools in Georgetown. When you sign up, you have the option to chose a school, and proceeds from your sign up go towards that school.

The race is April 23rd in downtown Georgetown!

Currently, the price is $15 per person, and increases after February 12th!

 

For SJS, the proceeds go towards our playground fund, which is even more important with the new school this year!

 

So please, sign up!! This is a fantastic family event that supports our school! If you do not run, walk with the family!!

 

Please feel free to message, call, or text R.K. Cox with any questions!

(859) 421-5021

https://schoolhousechampions5k.com/...

 

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

Important Lunch Information for the 2021-2022 School year

School breakfast and lunch will be free for all students for the 2021-22 school year. This takes the burden off of families while they continue to recover from the pandemic.  We still need our families to apply for free/reduced lunches if applicable, click here.  These applications affect receipt of the P-EBT cards the government has been sending out as well as grant money the school receives from the state.

 

To view the breakfast and lunch nutritional information, go to https://www.myschoolmenus.com/instance/1092/district/1106

 

Breakfast Menu - Subject to change

Cold Lunch Menu - Subject to change - This menu begins 1/5/2022

 

2021-2022 School Calendar ** updated 8/3/21

Click here to view the 2021-22 school year calendar.  This calendar is subject to change.

Registration for the 2022-2023 School Year

IS NOW OPEN!

We have openings for the 2022-23 school year.  Please spread the word about our school to all your friends and family.  Or share the image above on your Facebook page!

 

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:

April 1: Dress down day minimum $5 donation

April  4-8: Spring Break

April 15: Rice Bowls due

April 15: Passion Play 9:15 AM in Chapel

April 15: Midterm ends

April 15: Early Dismissal 11:15

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