Notes From the Office: October 22nd, 2018

October 22, 2018


	St. John Catholic School Notes From the Office: Monday, October 22nd, 2018


	Greetings, Many of the students and parents of our school had a busy and fun weekend. First, our cross country team battled the rain, cold weather, and wind as they participated in the State Meet of Champions. It was a huge meet with over 6,000 participants. I am so proud of the dedication and effort of our runners. Please check out all the results in the notes. Secondly, I had a “spooktacular” time at the annual Barn Dance. There was a great crowd that was treated to delicious food and desserts. Of course, the highlight of the evening was all the fantastic costumes. I would like to thank the cross country coaches and all the parents who planned the barn dance. With your help we are able to offer fun and varied opportunities for our students. Your efforts are very much appreciated! God bless and take care, Dan Mardell


	Thanksgiving Lunch RSVP Due Wednesday!! We will have our annual Thanksgiving lunch on Friday, November 2nd. We are trying something new this year! We are going to have the children eat lunch according to their last name so that families can eat together. Please watch the Notes or emails from your teacher for the exact lunch time for your student. Make sure if you wish to attend the lunch that you RSVP. We have run out of food in the past from people not notifying us they are coming. The RSVP form is due to the school office not later than Wednesday, October 24th so we can order the food. Please return the form even if your child is the only one eating. We currently only have 50 people eating lunch on November 2nd.


	The Diocesan Annual Appeal is inviting our children to participate and explore how our members are a family that is one in Christ. The goal is to strengthen the connection the students feel for our Diocesan family and to help see themselves as mission disciples of Jesus by contributing to their Diocesan family with prayers, good deeds, and charity. Please return the envelopes that your student is bringing home as soon as possible. They were due Friday, October 19th. We have only received 30 envelopes back as of today and are trying to get 100% participation.

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The I AM! Women’s Ministry is excited to begin a series focusing

on the many relationships that we have as Catholic women.

Come Join us for our next topic:

THIS WEEK’s TOPIC:

YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR FRIENDS:

DEVELOPING MEANINGFUL FRIENDSHIPS

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28th @ 5pm at Cardome


	Lexington Parochial Knights Wrestling Club Just a reminder that the informational meeting for our second season of wrestling will take place this evening at 6:00pm in the cafeteria at Saints Peter and Paul School. The address is 423 W. Short St. We are hoping to grow the team this year and have an even better time! We are open to boys and girls, 4th -8th grades. Our practices are currently scheduled for 6:00-7:30pm at St Peter and Paul on Monday and Wednesday nights. If your child has any interest in joining us and competing in this fast-growing sport, please let me know. My email address is [email protected] or you can call or text me at 859-489-5845. I look forward to helping grow this sport in our Catholic Schools throughout the Diocese of Lexington and hopefully bring Varsity Wrestling back to Lexington Catholic High School in the future. Sincerely, Jonathan Kovach Parent/ coach


	Scott County YMCA basketball Scott County YMCA basketball signups have started! Signups end on October 24. When you sign up put “St. John” in the notes if there is the ability to do that. Please let Neal Thompson know if you plan on signing your child up and their ages.The teams are co-ed. Below are the age groups and we will need a coach for each age group. 4-5 6-7 8-9 (we have a coach) 10-12 (5th grade and above boys (6th and above girls) play for St. John in the Lexington Parochial League. Not affiliated with the YMCA).


	Cross Country News "Your St John CC team ended their season this past Saturday at the Meet of Champions at Masterson Station Park in Lexington. This is our HUGE state meet with over 6,000 runners from around the state! Your harriers did fantastic!! All of the runners ran tough in heavy traffic on a blustery day! The 4th and Under boys consisting of Mark Reinhart, Coen Noble, Ben Mayer, Kieran Graham, Owen Graham, Griffin Hughes, Ian Conklin, William Gordley, and Bentley Korthuis, got 17th place out of 40 teams!!! This is an awesome accomplishment competing against much bigger schools and this is St John's highest placement ever in a state meet race -- great job boys!! Mark Reinhart got a 35th place in the 4th and under boys and John Reinhart got 6th place in the state Middle School race! Thanks, St John, for all the great support of your running team this year!!


	Please send in your box tops! Box Tops for Education is an easy way for you to help our school make money that costs you nothing. Just clip the Box Tops from participating products, send them in to the school office, and help us get funds for supplies and upgrades for our classrooms! Our next big submission deadline is November 1, so now is the time to send them in. Thanks for your help!


	Art Room News CHRISTMAS CARDS Thank you so much for all of you who have turned in your Christmas card forms. For those of you who have not October 25th is your last day to do so! Thanks again for support of the art room it is greatly appreciated!


	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 24: RSVP for Thanksgiving lunch due Oct 24: 8th grade field trip Oct 26: 5th grade field trip Oct 31: Preschool & PreK field trip Nov 1: Holy Day Mass 8:30 am Nov 2: Thanksgiving Lunch RSVP Nov 5: Picture retake day Nov 6: Mass with the Bishop Nov 12: School board meeting 6:30 pm Nov 16: Mid Term ends Nov 27: #igiveCatholic day


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