Thank you for attending the State of the School presentation and Facilitation. Registration is going well. Michele Thornquist is kept busy touring new families around the school. If you know of families interested in St. John, please tell them to contact us as soon as possible. We held the school Spelling Bee this morning. Congratulations to champion Megan L. and to all the classroom winners. They demonstrated what active learners they are as they were challenged with some very tough words! The winning word anesthesia.
Remember, our Accreditation Team will return on March 1st for the three-day site visit. Students are required to wear their dress uniforms on those days and we ask you all to review the Schoolwide Learning Expectations with your students.
The lunch portal opens today so order your student’s lunch for March, and speaking of food, look out for March Crabness. There is more information following.
Thank you all for your generosity and prayers for Charlotte White and her family. Keep on praying!
The portal will close on Friday, February 24, at 11:56pm. Your credit card will not be charged until the portal closes so that you can go in and make changes to your order. Once the portal closes, no adjustments will be made.
St. John School’s enrichment program for our youngest students in grades K-2. Recently they completed a unit on Shakespeare in which they listened and appreciated the music of the time period, compared male and female fashion, researched the history of the Globe Theater, made flags to represent the different types of theater, and created mini-books to demonstrate understanding of Shakespeare’s Sonnet 18. Be sure to check out the video below!
Please save-the-date for first St. John March Crabness. This family-friendly crab feed will include food, beverages, and child care.
We will stream NCAA tournament games on the big screen. Time, cost, reservations, and childcare sign-up TBA.
We’re through the first month and a half of the year –
Our long weekend reward is finally here.
In honor of presidents of the U.S. of A.,
Consider a SCRIP card – it’s quite easy to pay!
There’s gas cards and Nordstrom and of course QFC.
Just email the team and you soon shall see!
How easy it is and such support you provide
Along this special journey of the St. John Ride!
It’s part of Fair Share which makes us unique.
It’s one of the reasons St. John people seek!
Don’t forget to buy SCRIP! Email us!
stjohnscrip@stjohnsea.org
What is SCRIP you ask?
Raise money for St. John School by shopping with gift cards for everyday purchases like food, clothing, and entertainment. Each scrip gift card you purchase earns a rebate for St. John School. Scrip is the powerful “no selling” fundraiser.
How do I participate in the SCRIP program?
Standing Orders: Sign up for a standing order by sending the Scrip team an email, stjohnscrip@stjohnsea.org detailing the cards you would like and how often. Payment is due to the school office on Wednesdays and cards will be delivered to your child on Fridays.
Regular Orders: Just send your order form, along with a check to the school office. You will receive your scrip the following Friday.
If you haven’t gotten that special someone a gift for Presidents’ Day yet, grab your check book and buy scrip! Scrip will be sold after all three masses this weekend, February 18 and 19.
Photo Essay Contest: Students! Take part in the St. John School Photo Essay Contest! Photo Essay Contest Box Tops for Education: Final call to meet the next turn in date. Please return not later than February 24! Yearbook Order Forms went home yesterday for students in grades PK through 7. Students in Gr. 8 have ... Continue Reading »
Bishop Robert Barron’s Pivotal Players series will be presented thanks to the St. John Cathedral Builders. The series illuminates a handful of saints, artists, mystics, and scholars who not only shaped the life of the Church but changed the course of civilization. All evenings will be on Thursdays, 7-8:30pm in Egan Hall. February 23, St. ... Continue Reading »
Check out this amazing Seattle Times article about St. John graduate Elena Fowler ’13, a senior at Holy Names Academy and captain of their gymnastics team.
The following St. John graduates have achieved Honors at O’Dea High School for the first semester of the 2016-17 school year: Joseph Dumont, Taylor Kovacich, Joseph LaFrance, Leo Rivera, Danny Sayers, Ben Schulte, Jon Telkamp.