As the year draws to a close, I find myself evaluating how well we met the Schoolwide Learning Expectations (SLEs) and lived out the mission. Yesterday provided a perfect summary. Fr. Crispin lauded the second graders who participated actively in the Mass and prayed with intention and reverence. He then led a blessing with eighth … Continue Reading »
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Welcome back, middle school students! Middle school students did their school, their families and themselves proud – we’ve only heard good things about their courtesy, enthusiasm and commitment to service. Thank you to the teachers, parent drivers and chaperones who helped make last week possible. This afternoon, without having to travel, students in grade 6 … Continue Reading »
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It has been quite a week here with buses and cars lining up to take our students to activities that broaden the mind and open the heart. Check out Facebook and Instagram to see our students learning, volunteering and growing! I am so proud of our middle school students; they have done a terrific job … Continue Reading »
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Wishing our middle school students the very best as they head out on their various learning and service trips next week. Students in grade 8 will travel to Washington, D.C. Their days will be packed as they visit the Capitol, the Holocaust Memorial Museum, Arlington National Cemetery, the monuments at the National Mall and many … Continue Reading »
Princpal’s Letter
By the time you read this, you will have participated in Family STEM night! Thank you, teachers, for hosting this wonderful community event. It was a stellar evening! Tomorrow morning you have another opportunity to improve your brain power by joining the first-ever Morning Movement session, hosted by the Wellness Committee. Every member of the … Continue Reading »
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Hail Mary, full of grace, pray for us. On Monday, May 1, we will celebrate the crowning of Mary and recite the Rosary in her honor. The children will process into the church and place flowers at her statue. Students in fourth grade and preschool will lead us in this meditative prayer. Remind your children this … Continue Reading »
Principal’s Letter
Welcome back! Jesus is Risen, and He is with us! The fifty days from the Sunday of the Resurrection to Pentecost Sunday are celebrated in joy, and the liturgical color is white reflecting that joy. God is with us, and He has promised that His covenant of love will extend to all people for all time. He … Continue Reading »
Principal’s Letter
It’s National Assistant Principals Week! On behalf of the entire community, I take this opportunity to thank you, Pablo, for your selfless dedication and commitment to St. John School. A week is not long enough and even though I may have that Irish gift of the gab, I don’t have enough words to acknowledge all … Continue Reading »
Principal’s Letter
During Holy Week, we commemorate Christ’s Passion, beginning with His entrance to Jerusalem, which we now call Palm Sunday. We recall the betrayal of Jesus, the Last Supper and His death. On Good Friday, April 7, we will pray the Stations of the Cross at 11am. Dismissal is at noon, and in accordance with the solemnity of … Continue Reading »
Principal’s Letter
It was golden! Thank you to our generous community for supporting St. John School Auction! Donors, sponsors, attendees, volunteers – you ALL made it an incredible evening as we had another record-breaking year! Thank you to Karen Bombino, Kristen Capka and Andrea Marquez, who made their last auction one for the history books! Another thank … Continue Reading »