The February snow meant an icy start this morning. Thank you for being attentive to the text and webpage messages. I also thank those teachers who sent out an extra email to their parents. I feel sure we alerted everyone on time and that you enjoyed a more leisurely morning. At our retreat on Friday, … Continue Reading »
Principal’s Letter
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Lent and Remodeling
Fr. Crispin was so delighted with the participation of the students at Mass on Ash Wednesday and I agree with him. They were so engaged as they sang and responded. Fr. Crispin reminded us of the pillars of Lent – prayer, fasting and alms-giving. In class, the students have been discussing ways that they can … Continue Reading »
What is your Fair Share?
Tonight is your last chance to attend the State of the School presentation! Come on out if you have not already heard the good news about St. John. Facilitation begins by appointment this Sunday and is offered again on Monday. This is your opportunity to confirm your enrollment for next year. As you prayerfully discern … Continue Reading »
You are the Light of the World
It feels like Spring around here. Thank you for the beautiful flowers for Teacher Appreciation Day. The teachers are the backbone of the school but today it looks like many of them should be sitting at their students’ desks! The students have donned beards, check shirts, scarves, and glasses as they dress like the teachers! … Continue Reading »
Happy Catholic Schools Week!
Catholic Schools Week is an annual celebration of Catholic education across the United States. This coming week, approximately 1.9 million students enrolled in the 6,429 Catholic schools will join that celebration, which focuses on the value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to the church, local communities, and the nation. The theme … Continue Reading »
Principal’s letter
Yesterday at class mass, Grace, the 6th grade lector read to us from the First Book of Samuel. It was the story of David and how he defeated the warrior, Goliath. In a clear voice she read of David’s faith, “I have come against you in the name of the Lord of hosts.” As I … Continue Reading »
Prayers and Peace
Dear Families, We are asking for your prayers for one of our faculty members. We learned recently that Mrs. Marcey Flood, Director of Early Learning here at St. John School, has vascular cancer. She started chemotherapy this week and will be away from school for the time being. We will continue to keep you updated … Continue Reading »
Happy New Year!
May 2018 bless you with peace, hope and love. May you let your light shine before all. See how seventh grader Robert M. lets his light shine! Read his winning essay in the January/February issue of the Northwest Catholic Magazine. The article begins on page 20. The students, although tired yesterday, shared their holiday stories … Continue Reading »
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
On behalf of the faculty and staff, I thank you for your kindness, generosity and support. We all feel very blessed to work with you and your children. I wish you a Christmas filled with hope, peace and joy. To get you in the mood, check out the photos from our very festive Christmas programs … Continue Reading »
Still waiting…
Dear Families, Although we are still in Advent, I can definitely feel, see, and hear the Christmas spirit around the school! Students in some classes are making cards and care packages for the housebound in our parish, others are collecting socks for the homeless, still others are on field trips to WestSide Baby and St. … Continue Reading »