Principal’s Letter

Congratulations to the Class of 2018 and to their parents! At the graduation ceremony tonight, the students will receive their diplomas and their final blessings as students of St. John. They are on their way to high-school! These are bitter-sweet moments as we say goodbye but we are also excited and proud to see them … Continue Reading »

As I race across the playground to get a cup of fuel (coffee!) to keep me going, I try to take a few moments to hang out with the students. The long list of duties can wait. These moments when we slow down to enjoy one another’s company, to hear about an achievement, to listen … Continue Reading »

It has been a great week listening to the middle school students tell of their experiences. Thank you to the teachers and chaperones who made them possible. The younger students are still out and about. The fifth grade is learning about how to appreciate and care for the environment as they hike Tiger Mountain, and … Continue Reading »

Greetings from Washington, D.C.! Fortunately, the eighth-grade students, teachers, chaperones and I came here to experience so much more than the weather as it seems we left the sunshine in Seattle! We have traveled through some very dramatic thunderstorms! If you are following us on Facebook, you will know that we toured Mount Vernon, many … Continue Reading »

Next week, the middle school students will travel in many directions on their field trips. The eighth grade leaves for their tour of Washington, D.C., Mount Vernon and Charlottesville, on Sunday evening. The Seventh grade will tour the other Washington, our very own state. They will visit the State Capitol, Yakima, Spokane, Grand Coulee Dam, … Continue Reading »

We welcomed May with a beautiful Rosary led by the fourth graders. The altar surrounding Mary was a delightful symbol, not only of our devotion to her, but also of the power of our community. As each child brought up flowers, the vases were filled and the statue of Mary was soon surrounded by their … Continue Reading »

Thank you, St. John community.     The Auction Team would like to thank everyone who contributed to this past Auction week! We want to thank everyone making the past week a memorable one – whether you attended the Live Auction itself, the Online Auction or as one of the many volunteers! We want to thank you … Continue Reading »

The Auction team has spent months planning and organizing and they are still busy making sure that we not only have a fine time tomorrow evening but that we raise oodles of dollars for St. John! Let’s support them, their hard work, and the school. You may even stop reading now and bid online!  Remember, … Continue Reading »

We are entering the Triduum, the summit of the Liturgical year. Although it covers three days from the evening of Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday, the Triduum liturgically marks one day, unfolding for us the Paschal Mystery – the death and resurrection of our Saviour. The Triduum also marks the end of our Lenten journey, … Continue Reading »