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Second Sunday of Lent
He was transfigured before their eyes and his clothes became dazzlingly white.
- Luke 9:28-36 -
Listen to him.
It is wonderful to begin this week
acknowledging that we need God's help in listening and hearing.
It is so powerful to ask for the "gift of integrity"
to express our desire for wholeness.
And, we humbly ask for light in the midst of whatever
might "shadow our vision."
This is the God who allows Jesus
to be transfigured before his disciples,
to prepare them for what they were about to face.
This is our God, who can give each of us
the change of heart we ask for.
Let Us Pray:
Loving God, there is so much darkness in my life
and I hide from you.
Take my hand and lead me out of the shadows of my fear.
Help me to change my heart.
Bring me to your truth and help me to respond
to your generous love.
Let me recognize the fullness of your love
which will fill my life.
Free me from the darkness in my heart
- Amen -
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Lenten Devotional
Our videography class created a beautiful Lenten Devotional based upon the Stations of the Cross. Please feel free to use this beautiful prayer to draw you deeper into this holy season of Lent.
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Stations of the Cross
Produced by Saint John School's Videography Class
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PTO Announcements
Our monthly PTO meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 2nd at 6:30pm. Hope to see you there.
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PTO Spring Flower Sale
The PTO Spring Flower Sale is in full swing. Order forms have already been sent home and are due no later than Friday, March 22nd. Flowers will be available for pick-up on Tuesday, April 30th. Please contact PTO with any questions.
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Shop with Scrip
Looking for additional ways to add to funds for tuition? Consider shopping with Script. Each gift card you buy through the program gives you a financial rebate to be used for tuition payment. Currently Land’s End, Macy’s, Chipotle, American Movie Theaters, Old Navy and Bath and Body Works all have rebates 9% or higher. Saint John’s Code is 11L71EC639767. Please follow the link below for more information.
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Spring Sport Picture Day - Date Correction
Sports Picture Day is March 19th at 2:30pm in the high school gymnasium. The monthly newsletter calendar has it as March 18th and the order form has another date. But the CORRECT DATE is March 19th.
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Easter Chocolate Sale
Although we just started Lent, it is not to early to begin ordering your Easter Chocolates from Malley's! Our Malley's Easter Chocolate Sale has begun and order forms have been sent home.
All candy order forms are due to the office by Friday, March 22nd
All ONLINE candy order forms must be submitted by Monday, April 15th
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Musical Practice Schedule
Practices for our spring production of the broadway musical Aladdin are underway. Please follow the link below for this week's practice schedule:
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Winter Sports Awards
The Winter Sports Awards will be on Thursday, March 21st. The awards will be at the following times:
Junior High Awards will begin at 6:30 pm in the HS Gymnasium
High School Awards will begin at 7:30 pm in the HS Gymnasium
Please come out and show your support for all of our winter student-athletes.
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Possible Saint John School Chapter of Boy Scouts
Saint John School was approached about sponsoring a local chapter of The Boy Scouts of America. The Scouts is open to any girl or boy in grades K-HS (girls have been able to participate in Scouts since 2017). This would be a major endeavor of the school and we would need to be sure that we would have a minimum of 10 students enrolled and a minimum of 6 parents to head the chapter. To survey initial interest, we would ask that you complete the following online form. The form would not obligate your child or yourself. Rather it would serve as a first step to help our school make a decision about moving forward. Please contact Mr. Plescia if you have any questions. Thank you. |
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5th Grade Environmental Camp
A friendly reminder that we will be having a 5th grade Environmental Science Camp parent informational meeting on Tuesday, March 19th beginning at 6:30pm in the cafeteria. All 5th grade parents have received a letter regarding details about this meeting.
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Handbook Update
We have made the following update to our 2018-2019 Parent-Student Handbook. The following updated policy will take effect at the beginning of the 4th Quarter (Monday, March 25th):
A student is tardy when he/she arrives late to school or any class and is marked tardy by a classroom teacher or the school office. Persistent tardiness can lead to serious consequences, including Saturday School. Saint John School does not distinguish between EXCUSED and UNEXCUSED tardiness. Students who feel that their tardiness merits special consideration need to present their cases directly to the Principal or Assistant Principal. Because the school’s tardiness policy allows for four tardies before any disciplinary action occurs, such special circumstances will generally be moot.
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Student Opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation
As we journey through these Lenten days, our students will have the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Wednesday, March 20th (7-12 grade) and Wednesday, March 27th (3-6 grade). The importance and beauty of this Sacrament can never be overstated, especially during the Lenten season. We know with all of our prayers and encouragement, our students will grow in their relationship with God, and their personal journey to the glory of Easter will be spiritually enriching.
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Saint Patrick's Day Raffle
Making Catholic Education Possible for All Students
Our annual Saint Patrick's Day Raffle was a great success!
Events like this are not possible without the help, encouragement and generosity of the Saint John Family. Please know that we are so very grateful for all of you!
HAPPY SAINT PATRICK'S DAY!
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Kindergarten Readiness Assessment
Our Kindergarten Readiness Assessment will be taking place on Friday, March 29th, by appointment. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming part of our Kindergarten for the 2019-20 academic year, please contact Keith Corlew to schedule your child's Assessment.
Please note that due to the assessment, Pre-Kindergarten and current Kindergartner students will not have school on this day.
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Lottery Dress Down Day
Our monthly Lottery Dress Down Day will be taking place on Friday, March 22nd. Students should check with their homeroom teacher to ensure eligibility.
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Herald Athletic Announcements
ATTENTION ALL HERALD SPRING ATHLETES:
1/4 Zip Athletic Jersey Orders (sizes needed) are due by 9:00am on Tuesday, March 19th. Orders must be submitted via FinalForms. A second order will be placed on March 26th. Students who wait till the second order will pay an additional $10.00 and will not receive their 1/4 zip jersey until April.
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Celebrating Student Success
Beginning in April, we will be adding a new section to the school email focused upon Student Success and Achievements. Please be on the lookout for this special section!
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Monthly Newsletter
Our monthly newsletters, including inserts, are available for download. Please follow the link below to access this school year's monthly newsletters:
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