It is raining, the skies are gray, but our classrooms radiate joy. The students’ good natures and the flowers you gifted us brighten up these damp, dreary days! Purple and Gold Day was certainly bright! School spirit lit up the campus. Thank you to all the volunteers who made Purple and Gold Day lunch so … Continue Reading »
Principal’s Letter
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Principal’s Letter
It was with great pleasure and pride that I listened to Mrs. Megan Costa as she told us about her experiences at St. John. Her love for the community and her students radiates daily. As I walked through the hallways during Open House, and each day, I see that in all our teachers. Catholic Schools … Continue Reading »
From the Principal
On Sunday we will join Catholic schools here in the United States and elsewhere as we begin Catholic Schools Week. My sister, a teacher in Dublin, and I have been sharing news as we both prepare for this week. What are we celebrating? The defining characteristics of Catholic schools include our Christ-centeredness – that Jesus … Continue Reading »
Snow, Be Gone!
Thank you all for your attention to the media posts over the past few days. As you know, the weather in Seattle is not the easiest to predict! During our 5:00am discussions, Pablo and I consider the conditions around the school, and your commutes as well as those of the faculty members before we make … Continue Reading »
Happy New Year
Welcome back and Happy New Year! “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” 2 Timothy 1:7 Each month of this school year, we have been practicing one of the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. Fruit can only be grown by planting the right seeds and nurturing … Continue Reading »
Merry Christmas!
“Behold, the days are coming, says the Lord, when I shall raise up a righteous shoot to David; he shall do what is just and right in the land.” Thus begins today’s first reading (Wednesday), pointing us toward the Birth of Christ, and the hope that He brings. Our Advent prayer services, reconciliation, and the … Continue Reading »
Second Week of Advent
On Monday we celebrated the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary at a beautiful school mass. Listening to the children sing is always an uplifting experience. Mrs. Mansfield gave the reflection, describing the fear and confusion Mary must have felt when the angel appeared to her. She told us that God knows us and … Continue Reading »
Happy Thanksgiving!
On Tuesday night, I read Adam Grant’s and Allison Sweet Grant’s article, “Stop Trying to Raise Successful Kids and Start Raising Kind Ones.” According to the authors, more than 90% of parents surveyed said that a top priority of parenting is to raise caring children. However, according to the children who were surveyed, they believed … Continue Reading »
Kindness
World Kindness Day was such a treat here at St. John! Two first-graders presented me with little notes stating, “You rock!” and “You make me smile!” Students went out of their way to say, “Hi” and “Have a great day!” I bet grandparents and friends will feel just as special when they visit their students … Continue Reading »
Principal’s Letter
This past Sunday, at the 8:30am State of the Parish Mass, Father Crispin remarked, “When we come together, we make a beautiful home” – what a lovely sentiment about our St. John family! Not only does our own community thrive when we donate our “time, talent, and treasure,” we positively affect the community-at-large. It is … Continue Reading »