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I love you Lord, my strength. O Lord, my rock, my fortress, my deliverer.
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from Psalm 18
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Message From the Principal
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 | Mrs. O'Leary and Mrs. Fletcher at Purple & Gold Dinner.
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Thank you for your patience as we dealt with the leaking pipes and lack of water. We were fortunate that our plumbers and excavators realized the extent of the emergency and were willing to drop other jobs and concentrate on the school. We were blessed that we had the conferences when the leak was discovered. However, we have discovered that there are many more eighty-nine year old pipes that are in need of repair. The maintenance plan for summer 2012 could be very interesting!
Our two 'no snow, no water' days have prompted us to look to our website as a vehicle to deliver lessons on such days. The teachers are thinking about how they can post lesson directions and guides on their web pages. Parents have access to Mathletics, Accelerated Reader and Type to Learn at home. As we plan, let us also pray that the pipes will hold and the winter will be kind.
The mornings are darker and the roadwork is increasing. This weekend, 80th will be closed. Continue to look for alternate ways to come to school and be prepared to park a few blocks away. Start a walking bus in your neighborhood. Be sure to walk in groups; have the children walk with buddies and remind them not to talk with strangers.
Our theme this year, Many Gifts, One Spirit, permeates the entire community. Parents, volunteers, coaches, Parent Association members, School Commission members, classmates, friends, Pumpkin Runners, Bump-It-Up volleyball players, soccer players, altar servers, rummage sale providers, donors, friends and so many more all work and play together to create a beautiful spirit of community, camaraderie and care for one and other. I feel very blessed to be a member. Join us for the Living Rosary at 2:00pm tomorrow.
Beannacht - God Bless,
Bernadette O'Leary
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One of many student crafted rosaries currently on display in the second floor hallway.
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October is the Month of the Rosary
During the month of October students daily recite the rosary as a class. Once per week the building quiets and students recite the rosary as a school, led by a student over our public address system. It is a very special few minutes as 534 students, their teachers and staff focus together on the prayers and mysteries of the rosary.
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Grandparents' & Friends' Day
Grandparents' & Friends' Day for grades 2 through 5 is Thursday, November 17. Kindergarten and first grade will celebrate with a special day in the spring.
Second grade will enjoy a brunch with their guests, and 3rd - 5th will share lunch. There will be no hot lunch served. Students in K, 1, 2, and 6, 7, 8, will eat lunch in their classrooms.
For important school-wide information about the day's schedule and to reserve a spot for your guest please click here. Reservation forms should be returned to the school office by MONDAY, OCTOBER 24.
Questions? Call Michele Thornquist at 206/783-0337 ext. 323 or e-mail her at mthornquist@stjohnsea.org. Volunteers are needed to help make Grandparents' & Friends' Day extra special. Please sign up online if you have time to help with the event (set up, decorating, etc.) or are able to bake goodies for the event. Visit the website to sign up. |
 Cantionis Choir
Rehearsals Begin Thursday, November 3!
Come sing with us! Cantionis Choir is a no cost, extracurricular activity for students in grades three through six, directed by Mrs. Becky Kelly, Music teacher. Practices are Mondays and Thursdays beginning November 3, at 7:40am in Egan Mezzanine. We perform at the 5:00pm liturgy the first Saturday of each month, school assemblies, and parish and community events. This is an opportunity for your child to develop his or her interest in music and further expand musical skills. Through the unique experience of an ensemble, students will work on sight reading, solfege, proper singing technique, and general musicality. There will also be the opportunity for solo and instrumental performance. This is a rewarding and positive experience. Mrs. Kelly is hoping to see many of you there!
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Fulcrum Foundation Sponsors Basketball Game to Benefit Fund and St. John School!
See the attached for more information. Come to the Second Annual Catholic Schools Basketball Classic, Saturday, November 19, at 3pm, Key Arena. Seattle University Redhawks will play University of San Francisco Dons. CYO has puchased a block of tickets for St. John families. Watch for upcoming information on how to purchase a ticket directly from St. John CYO. Proceeds benefit Catholic schools, with 50% generated directly benefitting St. John School! What a fun way to support Catholic education!
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Thank You Corner Compiled by Sandy Grimm Mrs. Ocampo would like to thank her Techy Moms for helping with online projects and word processing skills each week. Special thanks to Ms. Annen, Mrs. Vesponi-Bartel, Ms. Shea, Ms. Crabtree.
Miss Lovejoy would like to thank Jennifer Wade, Wendy Bevilacqua, Rachel Douglas, Brandi Dagg, Colleen Wylde, Gary Burckhardt, Shane Pierard, and Kevin Sylvester for help with Reading Groups, Centers, our Tea Party, and for helping around the classroom.
Miss Schifferman would like to thank first grade parents Carolyn Sherman, Jill Campos, Lisa McKenny, and Carin Brown for their help with listening stations.
Mrs. Bodmer and Ms. Whiting would like to thank Cindy Tramountanas, who helped us -- again!
Thank you to my wonderful Endowment Committee volunteers-Maria Arruela, Jen Bergman, Patrick D'Amelio, Susan Denning, Barbara Folger, Katie Franklin, Bethany King, Rob McMurtrie, Shoshanna Osterfeld, and Maureen Sabiers-you made the Endowment Dinner event a fantastic success! Thank you to the following for enthusiastic help at the event: Judy Corkum, Lisa Emmens, and Geraldine Stone; for his expertise with the sound system, thank you,Tim Flanagan; for the flower centerpieces, thank you, Jenny Walker; for video production, thank you, Ken King and Gary Burckhardt. Thank you to Nikki Sabiers (7th grade) for creating the slideshow and Dean Chrisafis (8th grade) for providing the entertainment. Jim Rowe provided a $250 Metropolitan Grill gift certificate and Cintra Rene-Storgaard provided the donated Starbucks coffee. Fremont neighbor, Mama's Brown Bag created a wonderful dessert for us at cost. Thank you all! Michele Thornquist
The Women's Shelter would like to thank September Volunteers: Allison Pham, Kathy Gorney, Sue Carroll, Eileen Miler, Mandy Neill, Aurora Martin, Lisette Nenninger, Rosalinda Aguirre, Betty Erickson, Graciela Etchart, Heather Varvaro, Elena Sandoval, Doug Smith Mike Masterson, Jim Russel, Rose Curran, Nicole Hardie, Kristin Kent, Mary Ellen Talley, Ken Talley, Mary Frichtenberg and Molly Martinez.
If you are interested in volunteering for the women's shelter please contact Mary Kearney marytkearney@comcast.net or 206-297-7072.
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In This Issue
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Month of the Rosary
CYO Pumpkin Run
Grandparents' & Friends' Day
Cantionis Choir Begins
Fulcrum Foundation BBall
CYO BBall Sign Ups
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Important Dates
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Oct. 23: St. John Rummage Sale
Oct. 24: First Reconciliation Class
Oct. 26: Gr. 5 Class Mass
Oct. 26: Pizza for Peru
Oct. 27: Kindergarten to Craven
Farm, Snohomish
Oct. 27: Dr. Tom Curran on the
Mass, Church, 7pm
Oct. 31: Day of the Dead, Grs. 4/5
Halloween Carnival for
students PK-3
VIEW THE 2011-2012 CALENDAR
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Hot Lunch
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Friday, October 21
Crispy Tacos
Monday, October 24
Breakfast for Lunch!
Tuesday, October 25
Penne pasta w/alfredo sauce
Wednesday, October 26
Pizza for Peru day
Thursday, October 27
Creamy tomato soup, grilled Panini cheese sandwich, apple slices
VIEW FULL MENU AND ORDER
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Scrip News
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Great news! AMEX is pleased to offer a 1% bonus on their cards. Any cards ordered October 22 through November 4 will have a 2.25% contribution rate. You can place your order at www.shopwithscrip.com or send a note to scrip@stjohnsea.org and we will place your order.
Grocery and gas cards are great ways to contribute to St. John. Did you know there are some vendors who offer incredibly high contribution rates? Diva Coffee (10%), Makada Coffee (20%), Bath & Body Works (13%), Gymboree (12%), See's Candy (20%), Gap/Old Navy/PiperLime (20%), Nike (12%), Azteca (15%), Dukes (20%), Red Robin (20%) and Wing Dome (20%). Your money at these establishments will contribute huge dividends to St. John! A complete list can be found at www.glscrip.com or you can refer to the attached Scrip order form.
Thank you for supporting St. John with your everyday shopping needs.
Lisa Mendenhall
St. John Scrip
scrip@stjohnsea.org
SCRIP ORDER FORM
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Individual Student Photographs
InterState Studios will be here on Monday, October 24. Students may wear their uniform or dressy clothing. Order forms are to be given to students' teachers. Photographs will be delivered in time for holiday giving.
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Holy Names Academy
Open House, Sunday, Oct. 23, noon-3pm
Meet teachers, students, and parents; schedule a campus visit; register for the Scholarship/Placement Exam. Tours available all afternoon.
Ingraham High School Open House for Private School FamiliesTuesday, November 8, 7pm, Ingraham HS Library
Parents and students are invited to learn more about Ingraham's small learning communities, the Academy of Information Technology, and the International Baccalaureate Program. For more information call 206-252-3888.
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Basketball - It's Not Too Late To Sign Up!
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