• Be on time for your conference.  You will have twenty minutes with your child's teacher; conferences cannot go longer as the schedules are very full so please be on time!    
• Have a chat with your child prior to the conference to hear what is going well and to learn if there are any concerns that you should share with the teacher.    
• Have your questions ready and be prepared to offer the teacher insight on your child.  We are all partners in the children's journeys. 

Be sure to drop by the NEWLY RENOVATED LIBRARY when you come in for conferences!  A huge thank you to Sr. Pablo, Mrs. Grandorf, Michelle Sorrick, Sheila Marty, Cindy Tramountanas, Sue Kelly, John Pasco, Ross Hartwich, Scott Cary, Jennifer Paris, Glorylin Maw, Julia Rudden, Pauline Klein, Rita Annen, Colleen Wylde, Abby Mansfield, Shannon Manley, Leanne Fletcher, Kristin Kent, Wendy Bevilacqua, and many others for their tireless efforts.

Parent Association is hosting the Called to Protect/Safe Environment Training at 7pm in Egan Hall immediately following the 6:30pm Parent Association meeting in Egan Mezzanine.  If you wish to volunteer with children in the school as a classroom aide, chaperone, field trip driver, recess/lunch assistant, coach, tutor or any other volunteer position that involves being with the students you are required to take this Safe Environment class. You may register online at http://seattle.setanet.org.  

Hot Lunch For Parents 

Prior to the PA meeting, at 6:00pm, you have an opportunity to try out our lunch program, NO JUNK, Inc.  The owners will be here to offer samples and answer any questions. Sign up now for an account and receive a discount (link here).

American Math Challenge - October 12-13

Remember how much fun World Maths Day was last year? Well, we have a new challenge for you! Over the conference days log on to www.americanmathchallenge.com using your Mathletics username and password to complete activities that will test your mathematical knowledge and ability.  Start practicing now for the best chance of being a top scorer!

MathFest - November 3, 5-8pm, Rainier Community Center  

Join 1,000 students, teachers, parents and community members for Seattle MathFest2011!  This is a one-of-a-kind event where first through fifth graders and their siblings venture from game to game - playing in a fully immersive math environment. The games are designed to build student confidence and enthusiasm for math.

Click here for more information and to register. 

St. John Parish will host a Flu Shot Clinic on Friday, October 14, 11am-3pm, in Egan Hall.  As a service to the community this clinic is open to everyone age 8 and over and will be administered by registered nurses.  Children must weigh at least 55 pounds and those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  The cost is $25.00 per person.  Many insurers provide a coupon to cover this cost - please check with your provider.  Medicare Part B may be accepted - be sure to bring your insurance card and photo identification.  Please email to confirm your participation, how many will be in your party, and an approximate time you expect to arrive.  Questions?  Contact Dani D'Amelio in the parish office.  

St. John Grad Wins $10,000 Scholarship 

UCB Pharmaceuticals awarded Camille Wiseman, '07 a $10,000 college scholarship.  Camile was recognized not only for her academic performance; she was also recognized for her community involvement and outreach.  After her Crohn's disease seemed to put an end to her sports career at Bishop Blanchet High School in Seattle, Camille discovered a truth that she still believes in today: "When one door closes, another door opens." Not willing to wait for those doors to open by themselves, Camille soon joined the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America's Northwest chapter, becoming the chapter's top fundraiser by bringing in more than $11,000. She even trained for a half-marathon fundraiser and surprised everyone by completing the race, which stretched between Napa and Sonoma. Camille has also found fulfillment in volunteer work, helping to rebuild homes in New Orleans with Shirts Across America and working at a soup kitchen there. Camille now dreams of moving to Ethiopia to open an orphanage. Giving back through community service has given Camille's life a purpose larger than Crohn's, and she plans to fulfill that purpose by studying psychology at Gonzaga University and ultimately working with prison inmates.