Notes From the Office: October 1st, 2018

St. John Catholic School Notes From the Office: Monday, October 1st, 2018         Weekly Updates         October 2018         Greetings, I would like to thank my bingo team for all their help this weekend. I really appreciate your effort in supporting the school's biggest fundraiser. Also, we collected close to $900 for Officer Morales with our out of uniform day. Lastly, I want to thank everyone for being so generous to those families that have come to our school and parish because they have been displaced from their homes for various circumstances. Once again you are a shining example of a warm, welcoming, and open community. Even though we have our struggles, I am so glad and fortunate to be a part of St. John School and SS. Francis & John Parish! Have a safe and wonderful fall break!   God bless and take care, Dan Mardell         Here's What's New!!         TARDIES Please remember to have your children here by 7:45 am. That way we can start school by 7:50 am. When you are tardy it slows down the process of getting lunch count and attendance in to the office. This also could cause some dangerous situations in the parking lot as children are bringing things to the office. Also, many teachers start their morning work at 7:50 am and coming in late is a disruption. I try to be lenient and understanding because I know that once in awhile "stuff" happens. While most families are doing a great job we are getting more chronic tardies. We discussed this at orientation. I would appreciate your help in this matter.         Spelling Bee Congratulations to our classroom spelling bee winners!  They will compete in the school spelling bee on Tuesday, October 2nd after Mass.  There will be 2 different competitions, one for 3-5 and one for 6-8.   3rd grade - Caroline, Sam & Luke 4th grade - Ian, Calder & Ben 5th grade - Gianna, Isabella & Maria 6th grade - River, Hala, Preston 7th grade - Joey, John, & Nathan 8th grade - Max, Sean, & Seth         Robotics News 1.)    Registration payment for Fall session is due today 10/1 – if you haven’t sent in payment, please do so before we go on fall break!  Students who have not paid will not be able to participate this session. a.       There is a Spring session being held as well, so if the fall session doesn’t work out for your family, you can register for the spring session soon. 2.)    6-8th Grade EDR teams are coming up on their first competition in just 6 very short weeks (11/17/18). a.       Since we missed robotics on 9/23 due to flooding in Scott County, I will be hosting an optional make-up session for those students who would like the opportunity to spend some additional time working on their robot. b.       Optional session (as previously communicated on the Facebook parents page with the schedule and each week’s goals) is 10/7/18 from 5-7pm.         Lifetouch Picture Orders To avoid shipping & handling fees please return your picture orders to the school office by October 12, 2018.  You can also order your pictures online.  If you order online, you are also given the opportunity to preorder the 2018-2019 yearbook!  You really don't want to miss out on our amazing yearbook full of pictures from the entire school year.         St. John School will have our annual Blessing of the Animals on Wednesday, October 10th at 8:15 am.  Please bring your pet and join us in the annual tradition.  Pets are not allowed in the classrooms due to allergy issues.  If you are not able to bring your pet you may bring a picture or stuffed animal.         Art Teacher Needed We are looking for a part-time art teacher to work Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday starting November 1. If you know of anyone interested please contact the school office.         Lexington Catholic Parent Admissions Coffee Click here to learn more about this upcoming event.         ​​​​​​​Art Room News After School Art Mondays-Arts and Crafts Club  For students K-3.  This weekly club meets Mondays 2:45-3:45. This club is a mix of arts and crafts and drawing activities.  Snack is included.  Cost $25. Please email Miss Barb to sign up.  Space is limited. Tuesdays Art Club For Students 4th-8th.  A variety of fun art activities begin at 3:00pm-4pm. Snack is included.  Cost $25. Please email Miss Barb to sign up.  Space is limited. Thursday Drawing Class For students 4th-8th.  This class is a specific drawing class that is designed to enhance and further the drawing skills of students who desire to advance their drawing skills. Class is from 3pm-4pm.  ******This month due to fall break we will go from October 11th to November 1st.  Cost of this class is $50.  Please email Miss Barb to sign up.  Space is limited. For any questions on the art clubs and classes or to sign up please contact Miss Barb at [email protected]. CHRISTMAS CARDS  As many of you know the art room's arts supplies come from the wonderful donations of our parents and our community.  My departure is putting a kink the Christmas Card fundraiser so to rectify that as best I can I am having the students work on their Christmas pictures now for the Christmas card fund raiser.  Flyers will be sent home this week for your students card order and we will email a copy as well.  It is my hope to get all orders that come in completed before my departure.  If you have any questions ahead of time, would like to put in a pre-order or would like to help out with the this fundraiser, please contact me at [email protected]..  Thank you again for your generosity of this program.  I personally have been blessed by your support in countless ways.   Thank you - Miss Barb         Lunch Menu Change and update Click here to download the updated lunch menu.  Instead of Wow butter sandwiches our school will be offering uncrustables.           After School Email Address If you need to contact Janene Barry about after school please email [email protected] For the upcoming school year all after school billing will be automatically deducted from your FACTS account unless you have made prior arrangements.  Please contact the school office at [email protected] with any questions you may have.         If you drink coke you can help our school raise money!  All you need to do is enter the codes, found under the lid or on the box, at www.coke.com.  The easiest way to locate our school is to search ST JOHN, 40324 in the search box.  You can also turn your lids and box codes into the school office.  If you would like to help enter codes, please email the office at [email protected].         Submissions for Notes From the Office If you would like a St. John School or parish event included in the Notes From the Office, or you have pictures you would like to appear in the Notes, please send your submissions to [email protected] no later than Mondays at 9am. Thank you!         St. John School Board Members President - Carissa Yount Vice President - TBA Secretary - Emily Balbaugh 1st year members Colette Mayer, Sam Porter, Terry Case 2nd year members Craig Bilotta, Meighan Gassett, Neal Thompson 3rd year members Carissa Yount, Emily Balbaugh, Kim Jansen         Dates to Know:  Oct 2:  Spelling Bee after Mass ​​​​​​​Oct 4-8: No School Oct 8: School board meeting 6:30 pm Oct 10 : Blessing of the animals 8:15 am Oct 12: K & 1 field trip Oct 15: End of 1st quarter Oct 16: Beta Club Meeting after school Oct 19: Early Dismissal 11:15/ No after school/ Parent/teacher conferences Oct 19: Fall Pep Rally 9 am Oct 20: Barn Dance         St. John Catholic School |  106 MIlitary St. Georgetown, KY 40324 |  p.502-863-2607 f.502-863-2259 w. http://stjohnschoolonline.org/ e. [email protected]

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