It was golden! Thank you to our generous community for supporting St. John School Auction! Donors, sponsors, attendees, volunteers – you ALL made it an incredible evening as we had another record-breaking year! Thank you to Karen Bombino, Kristen Capka and Andrea Marquez, who made their last auction one for the history books! Another thank … Continue Reading »
Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day, and it’s Auction Day – I can feel the excitement! The pipers will help us start the day, Irish and Scottish style. Join us. We will bookend the day with the Auction. Limber up your arm and get ready to Shake Your Shamrock! Your purchases support the operating budget, allowing … Continue Reading »
The liturgical season of Lent offers us a time to ponder our spiritual well-being. As we pray the Stations, contemplating the passion of Jesus, we look forward to His resurrection. We are also emerging from the dark days of winter, looking for signs of spring. We carry out our Lenten activities of prayer, fasting and alms-giving with joy … Continue Reading »
It’s showtime! Today, we all enjoyed the dress rehearsal of Shrek, The Musical, Jr. Based on the performance this afternoon, you are in for a very special time this weekend. A huge thank you to Director Kari Aguila and Assistant Directors David Benefiel and Erin Kalanquin. Thank you also to those who assisted with the … Continue Reading »
We are now in the season of Lent, a time of reflection that represents the 40 days Jesus spent in the desert. While there, Jesus prayed to God his Father. He fasted, he resisted temptation, and he asked for strength to help others. Now we have 40 days to be like Jesus and to become … Continue Reading »
The Accreditation Team has left the building! The team members had warm praise for students, teachers, parents, and the community in general. Their Report of Findings will now be sent to the WCEA accreditation board for further review in April. We will then be fully accredited for another six-year term. The students wore their dress uniforms with pride … Continue Reading »
Thank you to teachers, the Parent Association, parent volunteers, Chef Michael, the Kitchen Crew and the maintenance team for making Spirit Day 2023 simply spectacular! When students arrived at school on Friday, decked out in their purple and gold finery, I knew the day would be special. I wasn’t disappointed! After some learning fun, students … Continue Reading »
“God is first. My family and friends are second, and I am third,” Mayor Harrell told us as we gathered in the gym on Sunday, adding, “I share that with you to say that is the spirit that I see here at this great school with the great teachers and the great parents.” Hear, hear, Mayor … Continue Reading »
Thank you to parents/guardians who attended the State of the School on Tuesday, and those who are attending right now! You, in partnership with teachers, staff and administration, are an integral part of our continued success. A special thank you to those who made the State of the School presentations possible: Sara Dean, Allan Quiaoit, … Continue Reading »
We are the living presence of Christ. For a century, St. John Parish and School have helped people encounter Jesus, who loves, comforts, forgives and challenges us to be our best selves. What a gift! As you prepare to continue the legacy and re-enroll your student(s), mark your calendar for State of the School next week. … Continue Reading »
