In Case You Missed It

Bishop Blanchet High School Drama Department Presents Camelot

Bishop Blanchet High School Drama Department invites you to see Lerner and Loewe’s Camelot at the historic Moore Theatre in downtown Seattle. Information and tickets are available on the Bishop Blanchet High School Drama page.


Have You RSVP’d to Principal O’Leary’s Celebration?

It’s going to be a big celebration! To prepare for the May 19 reception, we need to confirm if you are attending. Please RSVP by May 6. Mass will start at 10:30am with a “Brunch Bites” reception and entertainment to follow in Egan Hall.

We need parent volunteers to help make this event memorable for Principal O’Leary. Please sign up to support the planning team.

Be sure to leave a congratulatory image, video, or thank you message for Principal O’Leary! Let’s fill her kudoboard with memories and congratulations for Principal O’Leary.


The Seattle Opera at St. John!

We are excited to welcome the Seattle Opera back to St. John! The Seattle Opera will be at St. John to perform Monkey & Francine in the City of Tigers on Friday, April 26, at 1:45pm in Egan Hall. This 45-minute opera for youth audiences is aimed at Grades K-5, and middle school drama elective students are welcome to join. More information can be found in last week’s post (here).


May Hot Lunch

Check out the May Hot Lunch menu (here) and order now (here). The portal closes on Thursday, 4/25, 11:58pm. Check the school calendar or teacher emails for field trips. Not all field trips will be listed on the lunch menu calendar. Recall, late orders and changes to orders will not be accepted once the portal closes.

Note: Middle School Families – Middle School Travel Week is May 13-17. Be sure to check teacher emails or the school calendar for updates.

  • Grade 6: Camp Hamilton, May 13-15
  • Grade 7: Off Campus, May 15-17
  • Grade 8: DC Trip, May 13-17

Counselor’s Corner, April 2024

Be sure to read last week’s Counselor’s Corner here. Ms. Shaw provides valuable suggestions and resources, such as encouraging rather than praising.


Grand Day, Grades K-2, Spring 2024

We are excited to invite grandparents and special friends of students in grades K, 1 and 2 to Grand Day on Friday, May 10, 2024. Grand guests will enjoy a short concert, beverages, sweet treats and a memorable time with their students. More information can be found on the RSVP page. Please RSVP (here) by Wednesday, May 8.

Please consider volunteering (here) for Grand Day. Volunteers help make this special day even more special! From decorating to hosting to bringing cookies, your help is greatly appreciated.


CYO Track and Field

Registration for CYO Track and Field grades 4-8 is open! The registration fee is $60. Financial aid is available; please contact Jonna Skokan at jskoskan@st-johnschool.org.

Track and Field is a volunteer-led sport, and this year we have a few asks:

  • We are looking for a Volunteer Coordinator. This person will help coordinate the volunteers for our 4 track meets.
  • Field Coach (throwing and jumping): If someone is interested, we are happy to provide training.
  • CYO Track is looking for a Track Meet Announcer. This person will be the announcer during Track Meets.

If interested, please contact Eric Souder, esouder@hotmail.com.


Art Summer Camps with Ms. Kay

Join Ms. Kay for Art Camps this summer! The deadline to register is May 3. More information can be found on the registration pages.

  • Art Summer Camp, Morning Session, Mixed Media Explorations
    • Time: 9:30am-12:30pm. Register here.
  • Art Summer Camp, Afternoon Session, Creative Art Making
    • Time: 1:30-4:30pm. Register here.