Yes, the road is long, and it is hard. Our students miss their friends, their teachers, their school, and our teachers miss them! We are in this together. St. John teachers, specialists, staff and administration continue to work hard to deliver essential curriculum to our students. Take a mental break over these Easter holidays. Encourage … Continue Reading »
Miss Shaw, our school counselor, has many wonderful projects, ideas, and resources to help students with their emotional health during these distressing times. One such project is the Wander Jar. It is an easy project. Upon completion, students can use the Wander Jar to let their minds wander as the colors and patterns change; it’s … Continue Reading »
Make a batch of Chef Michael’s marinara sauce, use some for dinner tonight and freeze the rest for a quick, delicious dinner another night. This sauce will become a staple in your kitchen. It’s delicious on its own, or spruce it up and add cooked ground beef or sauteed mushrooms or both. Use your imagination … Continue Reading »
Father Crispin will be celebrating Masses for Holy Week and Easter through Facebook Live. Click here to access the St. John Facebook page. The schedule is as follows: Holy Thursday Mass at 7pm Good Friday Liturgy at 7pm Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Mass at 8:30pm Easter Sunday Mass at 10:30am Our 8th-grade students remotely recorded … Continue Reading »
April 6, 2020 Dear Parents, As you are probably aware, Washington Governor, Jay Inslee today announced the closure of all public and private schools for the remainder of the 2019-2020 academic year in order to continue statewide efforts to reduce the spread of coronavirus and the incidence of COVID-19. We realized this was a possibility. … Continue Reading »
It’s Auction time! The distance learning lesson this coming week is all about being True to Your School! The learning objective is to be the highest online bidder! Preparation and pre-event homework includes registering with Bidding For Good, going through the auction catalog, arranging your Zoom party with your group, serving up the signature cocktails, … Continue Reading »
Friday, April 3 Virtual Auction opens, 7pm Bidding opens for Live and Valedictorian Spotlight Section, 7pm (closes Sunday, April 5 at 10pm) Bidding opens for Fund-a-Need, 7pm (closes Thursday, April 9 at 6pm) Monday, April 6 Bidding opens for Salutatorian Spotlight Section, Class Art Projects, Sign-Ups and Online items, 8am (closes Thursday, April 9 at … Continue Reading »
The Auction is tomorrow – Are You READY? It’s hard to believe that after all the hard work of so many, and in the midst of such nuttiness all around us, it is time for the St. John School Auction. While we cannot celebrate in person this year, we look forward to celebrating with all … Continue Reading »
Week 3 of Distance Learning highlighted creativity in the curriculum such as pizza fractions, pizookie fractions- educational and delicious! – and PE in a tree! Zoom class meetings continue to take place, with students even happier to connect with their teachers and classmates. Remember to check in daily – email, teacher webpage, Google Classroom, Microsoft … Continue Reading »
Thanks to Ms. Tsagalakis, the whole family can ‘spring into action’ with the April Drop Everything And Move (DEAM) Physical Activity Calendar. Physical activity even in short bursts keeps the body healthy, clears the mind, and improves mental health by decreasing depression, anxiety, and loneliness. PE not your thing? Then check out: Art with Mrs. … Continue Reading »
