Principal’s Letter

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 »

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 »

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 »

I received a tiny booklet called Advent with Mary, Reflections on Mary as our Model by Pope Francis. He discusses her “yes” and three essential aspects of her attitude, “which is for us the model of how to prepare for Christmas.” He talks about her faith and how she entrusted herself to God, not knowing … Continue Reading »

Advent marks that time during which we prepare ourselves spiritually for the the gift of the Christ who is to come. It is the time for us to reflect and pay attention to the what the birth of Jesus means to each one of us. Lighting the Advent candles in the wreath offers us an … Continue Reading »

St. John School rocks on!  Congratulations to Robert M., 7th grade.  He wrote an essay entitled, “How Can I Share Jesus With Others” and is the Elementary School Winner of the Northwest Catholic Student Essay Contest. Congratulations, Charlie M., 8th grade.  Charlie came first at the 8th Grade Math Contest at Bishop Blanchet High School, … Continue Reading »

Dear God, We ask you to bless all of our Veterans.  They have served their country well.  Please shine your light on them and comfort them.  Inspire them to hold fast to the gifts of faith, hope, and love that you have given each of us. Amen. This week, we have been remembering our Veterans … Continue Reading »

The students came back to school on Monday with fresh energy and enthusiasm.  The Halloween Carnival provided great opportunities for engineering projects channeling the excitement of the day.  The fifth grade students were challenged to create cranking elevators out of straws, cardboard boxes, pipe cleaners and twine, that would lift a small pumpkin. In fourth … Continue Reading »

Thank you for taking the time to attend the Student/Parent/Teacher conferences. I am enjoying seeing so many of you. The teachers report that the conversations are going well and that many students are eager to get working on the goals that they set at the conferences. State of the Parish, November 4 and 5 / … Continue Reading »