Scrip – Let’s Get Going!

As part of each family’s pledge to St. John School, participating in Scrip is important.  Proceeds from the sale of Scrip go directly into the operating budget of the school, helping to maintain fair and just wages for our teachers, keep current with technology and curriculum materials, and more. Haven’t participated over the summer?  Time … Continue Reading »

Knights of Columbus Flip Flapjacks

St. John Knights of Columbus will be flippin’ and servin’ a terrific breakfast on Sunday September 23, following 8:30am and 10:30am Masses. Flapjacks (pancakes) with all the goodies!  Bring the whole family. Goodwill donations accepted at the door in any amount!  Funds raised will go to Broadview-Thomson K-8 Food Program. Seattle is challenged to assist … Continue Reading »

Playground Volunteers Needed

Mrs. Dahlgren, our own Our Lady of Perpetual Asphalt is calling for a few more volunteers to assist with playground monitoring during the lunch hour.  Do you have one hour per week, month, every day that you could share with our students, helping them through play time?  Contact Mrs. Dahlgren to sign up for a time.  … Continue Reading »

News from the Parish

The Family Rosary-Prayer Group will meet Saturday, September 15, after the 5pm Mass in Egan Hall. The purpose of the group is to: Increase the engagement of our families, especially our children, in the Catholic faith through prayer, devotions, and connect with other families with children and the same concerns Pray for our children and … Continue Reading »

Play Like a Champion Today® Training

PLACT (Play Like a Champion Today®) training for coaches in CYO sports will be held on campus in Egan Hall, Monday, September 17, 6:30-9pm. This training program for coaches is part of the Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) at the University of Notre Dame. It is research based and child centered starting from the premise … Continue Reading »

Etc.

PA – Parent Association!  Meet with other parents for our First Parent Association Meeting, tomorrow, Friday, 8:30am in the Parish Administration (PAd) building. Looking ahead to High School?  Students and parents from ANY grade school are invited to attend Catholic High School Information Night on a date and location most convenient. Guests may choose to … Continue Reading »

Dates to Note

Tonight!  Curriculum Night, Kindergarten-Grade 5, 7pm, Church Friday, September 14, Parent Association Meeting, 8:30am, Parish Admin Building (PAD) Sunday, September 16, Blessing of the Back Packs, 10:30am, Church Monday, September 17, MAP testing begins Wednesday, September 19 Grade 7 Retreat, DayBreak Star Hot Lunch Portal opens for October lunch orders Thursday, September 20, Curriculum Night, … Continue Reading »

Rejoice in the Lord Always Live in Harmony with One Another

Many of you checked the school Facebook page and noted the smiles and happiness on the first day of school. At our opening prayer service, led very well by eighth graders, Lucy, Claire, Evelyn and Louis, we prayed on our theme of joy, harmony and togetherness. The kindergarten students were in attendance at an all-school … Continue Reading »