Dear Parents and Teachers, Tomorrow, we move into May, a month we devote to honoring Mary, the mother of Jesus. As we remember this woman of awesome strength, let’s ask her to intercede for all of us. We are also reminded of those wonderful May traditions, like preparing for the Rosary, preschoolers placing flowers on … Continue Reading »
On Wednesday, current second-grade families feted Mrs. Hendrickson with a celebratory drive-by at the St. John School flagpole after she announced that she would not be returning to St. John next year. Organized by a second-grade parent, students and their families made signs, brought flowers, clapped and cheered to show Mrs. Hendrickson their appreciation and … Continue Reading »
Dear Families, Easter is the primary feast in the liturgical year. The Paschal Mystery has so much relevance throughout the school year, the dying and the rising! Recovering from bad grades, the lost game, spring after winter. And on Monday, it seemed fitting that we heard the news about the extended school closure at the … Continue Reading »
It’s Auction time! The distance learning lesson this coming week is all about being True to Your School! The learning objective is to be the highest online bidder! Preparation and pre-event homework includes registering with Bidding For Good, going through the auction catalog, arranging your Zoom party with your group, serving up the signature cocktails, … Continue Reading »
I keep hearing the phrase, ‘strange times.’ I also hear that this is the war of our generation. We are going through a major global historic event, and acting for the common good is tasking us in ways that are not at all as challenging as a war would, but are definitely taking us out … Continue Reading »
Today is the first day of spring. The weather is beautiful; the sun actually feels warm. It is a blessing we can take advantage of right now. We are also blessed by your messages of support and the photos you are sending. We miss the children. Be sure to check out our social media pages … Continue Reading »
Remember those famous opening lines from A Tale of Two Cities? “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” The virus has us all reeling. The children had a nervous excitement today in the building as you were probably scrambling to prepare for closure. As mandated by the Governor today, St. … Continue Reading »
We are on our journey through Lent. Students have posted their promises and goals. Here are some I copied from the bulletin boards: I will pray every night; I will say three Hail Marys. I will help mom with chores. I will give to Unbound; I will give to Ashley, the Unbound student. I will … Continue Reading »
Yesterday, with Ash Wednesday Mass, we began our Lenten journey. During these forty days, we reflect and ponder on the mystery of the death and resurrection of Jesus. It is a time to nurture our relationship with Him, God our Father, just like we nurture our other friendships and kinships. As she gave the introduction … Continue Reading »
Welcome back! I hope you enjoyed the mid-winter holiday. I had a great time and I thank the auction team and the St. John family who donated a weekend at their condo. I had the winning bid at last year’s auction and I had another win with my family, who enjoyed the weekend with me. … Continue Reading »
