Welcome back, everybody! It feels like we are preparing for another first day of school as we look forward to having full classes on-site this Monday! The analogy to Easter, the dying and the rising, comes to mind. With God’s help, and with your support and adherence to the Department of Health guidelines, we will … Continue Reading »
It is Holy Thursday. This day is also known as Maundy Thursday (maundy from the Latin mandatum meaning command, order, mandate). On this day we remember Jesus gave his disciples “a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you so you also should love one another.” John 13:34. Teachers this week have been … Continue Reading »
By now you have probably seen the Governor’s announcement that K-12 schools may reduce the physical distance between students amid the COVID-19 pandemic down to 3 feet from the current 6 feet. What does this mean for St. John? The school has been studying the new guidance from the CDC, re-measuring classroom spaces, and will … Continue Reading »
The students bring so much joy each day, and yesterday was no exception. I could hear the lilt of (almost) Irish laughter as the kindergarteners discovered that Leprechauns had visited the classrooms! We missed the pipes, but I am very thankful to you, parents and teachers, for making St. Patrick’s Day very special. And now … Continue Reading »
Tomorrow the teachers have a professional development day. It was on this day one year ago we were preparing for an in-service day when the Governor announced we would be closing the school for two weeks. We called the bagpipers, originally scheduled for St. Patrick’s Day, and asked if they would come earlier as we … Continue Reading »
Love cannot remain by itself – it has no meaning. Love has to be put into action, and that action is service. These words are attributed to Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta. I see these words played out every day at St. John! As soon as we heard that educators could get the vaccine, you, … Continue Reading »
As we continue on our Lenten journey, please join us in our virtual Stations of the Cross, led by our teachers. Mrs. Jessup also shares this reflection with us; I thought it apt given our current situation. Jesus had self-control. Saving the world was hard. Jesus walked many miles on rocky roads and often had … Continue Reading »
Lent “What are you giving up for Lent?” is the usual question one is asked at this time. The ‘giving up’ often seems to be emphasized more than the ‘giving’: the giving of alms and the giving of time in prayer. If we were to rephrase the question to “What will you and others gain … Continue Reading »
Private Schools Month is declared by the Governor! The State of Washington Proclamation WHEREAS, Washington is home to more than five-hundred non-public schools approved by the Washington State Board of Education; and WHEREAS, these schools – through the active participation and commitment of their sponsoring communities, leadership, faculty, staff, families, and volunteers – are committed … Continue Reading »
We are enjoying Catholic Schools Week! Thank you, parents, for the beautiful flowers and appreciation that you are showing the teachers and staff. They deserve it. This week we have many ‘additional’ Pablos and teachers! The students do fabulous impersonations! I am also very impressed with their other talents: Painting, drawing, gymnastics, archery, ballet, soccer, … Continue Reading »
