Notes From the Office: September 8th, 2014

Greetings,

The Double S Stampede cross country meet on Saturday was a fantastic event. The future home of St. Francis & John Church and St. John School provided a perfect place for this meet. The green grass, freshly mowed course, wetlands, Bossy Barn, and the big wooden cross in the middle of the course made for a fantastic backdrop. The meet had approximately 600 runners competing with many family members and friends cheering them on. It was so nice to see people smiling, visiting, and cheering on the competitors whether they were in the top ten or struggling to finish. I can't help but think that God had to be smiling as he looked down on the meet. A special thank you goes out to Coach Reinhart, Coach Mayer, and the Scott County Coaches for putting on such a great meet. Also, thank you to the parents, parishioners, and members of the Knights of Columbus who helped at the meet. This is just one more example of the church, school, and community working together to create a tremendous, positive event.

Remember that the students will be MAP testing the next two weeks. To keep us on schedule with the testing it is very important that all students are on time and ready to work. Please make sure the snacks you are sending are healthy. Also, with all the activities going on please make sure the children get proper rest and most importantly take time to pray!

God bless and take care,

Here's What's New:

Double "S" Stampede

We had a wonderful day with the rain holding off and Mr Mardell showing up to cheer on the team!! The kids love it when he is there.

School Pictures

If you are not ordering pictures, you will need to return the proof for you child to have retakes. Picture retake day is scheduled for October 8th.

Mr. Lemoncello's Library Lock-In

The Scott County Public Library will be hosting a lock-in on Tuesday, October 7th from 8-10pm for children 8 and up. Registration is required. Please contact the library at 502-863-3566 for more information.

Georgetown College Math Circle for elementary students, registration now open

Registration is now open for the fall 2014 Georgetown College Math Circle (GCMC) program for fifth-grade through eighth-grade students residing in the central Kentucky counties of Bourbon, Fayette, and Scott who hold a strong interest in mathematics and are eager to learn more. Free to attendees, math circles are group meetings led by mathematical scientists who, in engaging and interactive ways, share their world of mathematics with pre-college students. The goal is to get students excited about mathematics in a friendly, relaxed, non-threatening environment. Beginning October 19, Circles will meet Sunday afternoons from 2:30 to 3:45 on campus in Asher Science Center, which houses the College's Natural and Life Sciences Division (Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science Departments). The six week program continues through November 23. For additional information, including downloadable enrollment forms, interested parents are encouraged to check the Georgetown College Math Circle website.

AR testing

The computer lab will be open on Monday's from 3-3:30 for students to take AR quizzes

. Kroger Community Rewards Program (NEW)

Earn money for St. John School simply by shopping at Kroger and scanning your Kroger Plus Card. ** This program will replace the former Kroger Gift card fundraising program.** Here is how it works:

1. If you don't already have a Kroger Plus card, simply sign up at the Customer Service desk at Kroger.

Used Uniforms

Questions, comments, or concerns? As always, feel free to contact us anytime or simply reply to this email.