Notes From the Office: October 31, 2022

St. John School Newsletter

October 31st, 2022

St. John Families:

REMINDER THAT TODAY is the last day that shorts are allowed as part of the dress code until Spring (April 1st).  Please help your students next week transition to our winter dress code.

I hope that you had a chance to enjoy the Trunk or Treat and the Fall Fest on Saturday.  The events were a huge success based on attendance and all the comments that were received.  I want to thank all the members of the school and parish community that pitched in to sell the Raffle tickets and helped with the event or the setup and breakdown.  Most of all, though, I want to thank Tiffany Cox for her tireless efforts in making the event a success and a benefit to our school!  She and Nancy Sebring kept the raffle ticket sales on track, and Tiffany spearheaded getting our vendors, activities, and volunteers involved, along with numerous other tasks that no one sees to make the events successful.  I know that Tiffany appreciated the support from the school and parish families, the Parish Council members, Chuck Comer (last year’s festival chair), and members of SIA.  The financial success will be reported once all the numbers are totaled; it was a very good night!

Congratulations to the raffle winners (drawn on Saturday night)!  Coleen Rice - $10,000; Boydie Huffman - $4,000: Andrew Costello - $1,000

The food drive last Friday to support the Amen House was a great success too.  We were able to collect a couple hundred pounds of food to add to the parish’s weekend drive.  Thank you for supporting such a worthy cause.

Tomorrow is All Saints Day, which is a Holy Day of Obligation in the Catholic Church.  You are invited to attend our school Mass at 8:30 am in the Cardome Chapel.  Mass will also be held at St. John Church at 5:30 pm (English) and 7:00 pm (Spanish).

Peace,

Mr. Mayer

Cheerleading Meeting

Tiffany Cox will be having an informational meeting for kids and parents who are interested in cheerleading.  The meeting will be held Tuesday, November 1st at 6:30PM in the cafeteria.  

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 7: Bookmobile

Nov 11: 3-5 field trip

Nov 14: Midterm ends

Nov 14: 6th grade field trip

Nov 21: Bookmobile

Nov 23-25: No School

Nov 29: IGiveCatholic Day

Dec 1: K-2 field trip

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