It was so much fun to wear mouse ears yesterday and to reacquaint myself with characters from so many favorite reads. Today, I’m seeing double! There are many students dressed as their teachers and others sharing their future selves in a variety of careers. In line with our faith formation goals, Fr. Crispin led us in … Continue Reading »
It was so gratifying to see over 300 of you ‘Zoom in’ for Tuesday’s State of the School presentation. I want to thank the administrative team and the School Commission for their work in helping build the presentation. Thank you also to parents for your feedback. It is evident you truly value the community and Fair … Continue Reading »
In his memo to principals this week, Superintendent Nicholas Ford quoted from Sunday’s Boston Globe, and I am sharing it with you. It is a call to have the courage to act for the common good. Chika Okafor wrote, “MLK’s lesson is clear: The arc of the moral universe bends not from gravity but from … Continue Reading »
Students in grades 4-8 today attended a presentation by Dr. Knight today. He encouraged our students to, “Be the reason someone feels welcomed, seen, heard, valued, loved and supported.” We also recall how Dr. King would want us to be ‘drum majors for peace’, justice and righteousness. Jesus asks us to love one another as … Continue Reading »
Happy New Year! St. John Families, I wish you many blessings throughout 2024, including health, happiness, peace and love. We are still in the Christmas season; the Feast of the Epiphany will be celebrated this weekend. As we recall the joy and wonderment of the Three Wise Kings when they realized they were visiting with … Continue Reading »
Nollaig shona daoibh go leir! I wish you all a very Merry Christmas! Thank you to the students for filling the building with holiday cheer, to the sixth-grade families for treating us to a delicious lunch yesterday, and to the volunteers who grace us with their time and talent – thank you. The joy, happiness, … Continue Reading »
The first purple Advent candle symbolizes hope. On Sunday last, I truly felt hope as I listened to the speaker from Catholic Community Services (CCS) at Mass and then the St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) conference members. During Mass, the speaker talked about our community’s support of the Martina Apartments and what that has meant … Continue Reading »
Advent begins on Sunday. We, parents, have all experienced our own advent – the months leading up to the births of our children. We know the emotions this time brings: excitement, preparation, fear, joy and hope! The liturgical season of Advent is just like that; it is a time to “Be watchful! Be alert!” Jesus is … Continue Reading »
Before we dismiss for the Thanksgiving Holidays, remember to submit school forms by tomorrow and recall NewsViews will not be published next week. If you plan to miss school for any reason, remember to submit attendance. Last week I invited you to join me and 6th grade leadership in supporting a fund drive for our chapter … Continue Reading »
As I noted in last week’s Principal’s Letter, the calendar on our website is experiencing technical issues, so pay close attention to this week’s Dates to Note. Recall, school is not in session tomorrow, Friday, November 10, as we observe Veterans Day; earlier this week, our community prayed for our veterans: Dear God, we pray … Continue Reading »
