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 »
We had 380 families zoom in for the State of the School this week! Thank you for attending, and thanks to all who made the presentation possible! If you are a returning family you will have received your link to create an account with SchoolAdmin. Check your email and prayerfully discern your Fair Share for … Continue Reading »
It is heartening to have our intermediate students back on campus. The students are excited to be back; hearing their chatter on the second floor ignites hope in all of us. With that hope, there are also many reminders we are serving students in the midst of a global pandemic. Students are adapting to new … Continue Reading »
This week we listened to an extract of one of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s sermons. He quoted from the Gospel of Mark, Chapter 10: “…Whosoever shall be great among you shall be your servant.” In what is now known as the Drum Major sermon, delivered just two months before he died, the Reverend Dr. … Continue Reading »
