This week we lit the third candle on the Advent Wreath. The rose candle symbolizes the joy we feel at drawing nearer to the birth of Christ. We, the faculty and staff at St. John, also feel joy in the support and cooperation you have demonstrated over the past months. We are all very grateful … Continue Reading »
This Advent we are forced to slow down; we are asked to stay home. In order to be safe we must put off the big trips and forgo our large gatherings of extended family and friends. Slowing down and keeping it simple can be difficult, but we need to be humble, to forego our wants, … Continue Reading »
As I write the sun is shining brightly, I look forward to a gorgeous moon, and we lit the first Advent candle – much glorious light amid the shorter days and the darkness of the pandemic. Advent is a time to focus on the light! We look forward, with patience and hope, to Jesus’ birthday. … Continue Reading »
Happy Thanksgiving! Day in, day out, I witness ‘St. John community’ in action! The engine that drives it is the thoughtfulness, kindness, and generosity that we show to one another. You show it every day! You are stocking the St. Vincent De Paul pantry shelves with donations that will be passed to neighbors in need. … Continue Reading »
Igniting Hope is the theme this year at the Office for Catholic Schools. Hope, the anchor of the soul, is a good virtue to practice right now in these very uncertain times. We have our constant – God, our father – and as God’s people, our mission is to live in His image, especially now. … Continue Reading »
The windy, blustery opening to November is a reflection of our emotions this week, blowing in so many directions. Especially during these turbulent times, we are thankful for our faith. As Fr. Crispin reminds us, “It shall be well.” The Month of Remembrance is underway, and we are mindful of family and friends who have … Continue Reading »
Happy Safe, Socially-Distanced Halloween! Superheroes, firefighters, doctors, princesses, bears, bunnies, pigs, unicorns, foxes, chipmunks, fairies, cats, kittens, Harry Potters, pumpkins, and so many more folk came by today for health screening! It was an exciting morning on the sidewalk! The afternoon was rather wet! Pablo and I were properly soaked by safely spaced rows of … Continue Reading »
Monday morning’s Department of Health meeting brought no new changes. Seattle and King County are in the high-risk category. The recommendation is for us to stay the course, so we will continue with remote learning for students in grades 3-8 and in-school learning for students in PreK-2, who are already in cohorts. Public Health representatives … Continue Reading »
The children are quite amazing in how quickly they adapted to temperature checks, wearing masks, social distancing, hand-washing, and sanitizing. You are great at completing your QR code. One would think that we have been doing daily health screening all our lives! Speaking of safety, please use the crosswalks during arrival and dismissal. I appreciate … Continue Reading »
Day four of having both preschool and primary students on campus! It is delightful to hear the children’s happy voices in the building. I am very grateful to our teachers, assistants, maintenance team, playground volunteers, and kitchen team who have stepped up to tackle this very challenging situation. The protocols required to bring students back … Continue Reading »
