Notes From the Office: November 21, 2022

St. John School Newsletter

November 21st, 2022

St. John Families:

Welcome to our short Thanksgiving Week!  As a reminder, there is no school Wednesday through Friday of this week.  I do want to wish everyone a blessed Thanksgiving.  As we all spend time with family this week, I do want to say thank you to all of you for your support and trust in our staff and our school.  We are truly blessed to have such a community of faith and a great group of students that make our jobs rewarding.

Please check out the iGiveCatholic infographic below to help support our iGiveCatholic campaign this year.  Early giving is open now and the big giving day is November 29, 2022.  Your donations go directly to St. John School and this year’s donations will support our technology and infrastructure.

Last Friday the Science Fair was a huge success.  The judges were very complimentary about the diverse group of ideas, the creative ways of exploring and experimenting, and the efforts that the students put into their projects.  I too was impressed with their efforts and attitudes while over at the Fair.  A huge thank you to Mrs. McKinley for working so hard to get the students ready and to bring back the Science Fair!  The winners will be announced after Mass tomorrow morning and will be published in next week’s Notes from the Office.

Peace,

Mr. Mayer

Lunch Menu Change for Tuesday, 11/22

The cafeteria will be serving pizza and corn for lunch tomorrow.

Cheerleading News

The cheerleaders will have practice after school tomorrow, 11/22.  Cheer practice ends at 4:30.  We plan to have them cheer on December 3rd.  More information will be coming with time and location.

Boys Basketball Schedule

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

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:

Nov 23-25: No School

Nov 29: iGiveCatholic Day

Dec 1: K-2 field trip

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