Thank you!
As I race across the playground to get a cup of fuel (coffee!) to keep me going, I try to take a few moments to hang out with the students. The long list of duties can wait. These moments when we slow down to enjoy one another's company, to hear
From the Principal
It has been a great week listening to the middle school students tell of their experiences. Thank you to the teachers and chaperones who made them possible. The younger students are still out and about. The fifth grade is learning about how to
Happy Trails!
Next week, the middle school students will travel in many directions on their field trips.
The eighth grade leaves for their tour of Washington, D.C., Mount Vernon and Charlottesville, on Sunday evening.
The Seventh grade will tour the other
May
We welcomed May with a beautiful Rosary led by the fourth graders. The altar surrounding Mary was a delightful symbol, not only of our devotion to her, but also of the power of our community. As each child brought up flowers, the vases were filled
Denim and Diamond Time!
The Auction team has spent months planning and organizing and they are still busy making sure that we not only have a fine time tomorrow evening but that we raise oodles of dollars for St. John! Let's support them, their hard work, and the school.
St. John teachers rock!
We received very exciting news this week!
I am proud to announce the selection of Sarah Gudaitis, Kristine Kelley, and Sven Tice as Fellows in the 2018 cohort of the Trustey Family STEM Teaching Fellows. Our teachers represent one of 10 schools in
Easter Blessings
We are entering the Triduum, the summit of the Liturgical year. Although it covers three days from the evening of Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday, the Triduum liturgically marks one day, unfolding for us the Paschal Mystery - the death and
From the Principal
Exciting faculty news!
Katie Flanigan Bugge (Co-Director, XDC) recently went to Rome with her family, including her baby son, Roman Bugge and sister-in-law Sarah Brito-Bugge, grades 1/3 Teaching Assistant. They had a private audience with Pope
Principal’s Letter
Yesterday at 10am, two seventh grade students, Lucy B. and Maddie A. led a moving prayer service for the victims of the shooting in Florida. Fifth graders and middle school students were invited and about 150 people attended. Parish staff and
Opening Night!
It's Opening Night for the Middle School Musical, and the excitement is tangible! This afternoon, the students attended the dress rehearsal for Once Upon A Mattress. We are so grateful to Katie Franklin. Each year, I am amazed at how the cast
