Get Ready for Back to School!

Health and Safety

Food Allergy Policy (Updated) – Students with food allergies are identified at the beginning of each school year through the medical information provided during the enrollment process. Parents of students with food allergies are also encouraged to contact Dora Hall, our school nurse. In the case of a food allergy, the school nurse, with the family and staff, coordinate a plan for the student to help prevent exposures. Please note that St. John is NOT a nut-free campus. The kitchen and hot lunch program ARE nut-free. The lunchroom has a designated allergen-aware table to support students with nut allergies. Accommodations for food allergies are made based on individual needs with the support of the school nurse.  Preschool and Kindergarten families, please note the Food Allergy Policy has been updated since you received the Welcome Letter earlier this summer.

  • Covid-19 –The school will continue to follow the Department of Health’s COVID-19 guidelines for K-12 schools and childcare for the 2023-2024 school year. Refer to the Back to School July 2023 letter for detailed information.
  • Illness Policy – Please remember children must stay home if they are sick; inform the school by submitting the attendance form. The school will send students home if they exhibit symptoms of illness. 
  • Immunizations –According to the Department of Health and the Archdiocese of Seattle, students are required to be current on immunizations by the first day of school. Students and staff are also encouraged to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and receive the annual flu vaccine. The school will host an optional on-campus vaccine clinic in the fall for students and staff.

If you have any questions related to health and safety, please reach out to our school nurse, Dora Hall, ARNP at dhall@st-johnschool.org. 

School Supplies: As you purchase class supplies for your student, recall that St. John School participates in two “percentage back” programs. 

  • Yubbler.com – Our school receives 50% of the profits after expenses (expected to be roughly 10% of the total purchase) when you purchase supplies from Yubbler.com. 
  • Office Depot/Office Max – St. John School receives 5% back on all purchases using the code 70107291. Available for purchases year-round. 
  • Middle School Students – Pay special attention to your summer reading assignments listed at the bottom of the class supply list. 

Uniform: Detailed information about the school uniform can be found on the Uniform Policy page. Uniform items can be obtained in the following ways: 

  • New logo items – purchased items can be picked up the week of August 28 in the Parish Office (M-F, 8am-4pm). The next window for orders from the online uniform and spirit store will open soon; be on the lookout for those details.
  • Classic logo items – may be purchased at a discounted price through Dennis Uniform. Place your order now for timely delivery.  
  • Uniform Exchange will be open during:
    • the summer playdates
    • August 29: 2-4pm
    • August 30: 8:15-9am and noon-1pm
    • August 31 and September 1: 8:15-9am, noon-1pm, and 3-3:30pm
    • September 5-7: 8:15-9am and 3-3:30pm
    • Back to School BBQ (September 8) 
    • We accept gently worn uniform items in good condition; please no stains or holes and wash all items before donating. Thank you to Rula Saleh and Carissa Person-Hurley for their incredible service in organizing the Uniform Exchange.
  • Uniform items that do not have the St. John logo or Marymount pattern can be purchased from other retailers if they match in style and color.  
  • Middle School Students – PE uniforms are not required.

Summer Learning Incentive: There is still time for students to complete the Summer Learning Incentive, including daily practice with the Summer Solutions Math Workbook.

Volunteering at St. John School: All adults volunteering at St. John School must undergo Safe Environment Training.