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Message From the Principal
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 Dr. and Mrs. Jon Evavold, and daughters
Mrs. Jessica Kelley (with son, Grant Kelley) and Mrs. Jonna Skokan
Today, we are assembling to honor our Veterans. Dr. Jon Evavold, Mrs. Skokan's father, Vietnam veteran having served as Captain in the Army, and former school principal will address us and share his experiences and knowledge about the United States military. We will thank and pray for all veterans and their families. Bless them for their spirit of service and for sharing their many gifts with us. Many Gifts; One Spirit.
Our sixth graders are encouraging all of us to bring in our canned and dried foods for St. Vincent de Paul. The 'wall of food' is growing along the corridor outside my office! Tech Club is coming to a close and Journalism Club has just started. It is a delight to hear such a buzz as early morning mathematicians arrive and soon that sound will grow as our younger choir raise their voices in Cantionis. The teachers are delving deep into the math curriculum and reworking our report cards to reflect the standards. Many Gifts; One Spirit.
Congratulations to all the soccer teams and cross country runners. St. John students and coaches have brought home many medals and trophies this year! (See the CYO report for details). Congratulations to all team members and coaches for your hard work, dedication and sportsmanship! Many Gifts; One Spirit.
Beannacht - God Bless,
Bernadette O'Leary
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Pavo Trote!
(Turkey Trot Jog A Thon)
St. John's Amigos de Peru will hold the Second Annual Pavo Trote (Turkey Trot) Jog A Thon on Friday, November 25, 2011 at 10:00 am at Lower Woodland field #7. Money raised will support our sister communities of Taller Miranda Orphanage in Puno and San Miguel de Ilave in Ilave, Peru. There are many ways you can support our efforts: - Gather pledges and run or walk as many laps as you can
- Sponsor a jogger per lap or by fixed donation
- Volunteer to help the day of the event
- Come out and cheer on the participants
This is a family event! Everyone can participate. So join us for some fresh air and fun, and work off some of that Thanksgiving dinner. The class with the highest turnout will receive a Free Dress Day! Please complete and return the attached permission form. Present the information/pledge letter to your supporters. Questions? Contact Mrs. Merrick Bodmer, Seņora Blanca, or Seņor Pablo. |
Grandsparents' & Friends' Day Thursday, November 17, 2011
Next week students in grades two through five will enjoy time with grandparents and special friends from 9:30-12:50. There will be no lunch service by NoJunk this day. Guests should meet students in the classroom. The parish/school parking lot will be open for guest parking at 9:00am. For more information please see the attached.
If you have not signed up to bake goodies and would like to do so, please contact Michele Thornquist. Your home baked treats do put the finishing touch on this event.
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Congratulations, St. Al/John Soccer!
Congratulations to our CYO soccer teams that won playoff games this year! The 6th grade girls made it to the semifinals, the 6th grade boys made it to the championship game, and the 7th grade boys capped off their season by winning the CYO title! Great job everyone! Thank you to our coaching staff for their tireless dedication!
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Support Catholic schools in western Washington and St. John School directly, while having a great time! One half of your ticket price will come back to St. John School to support our programs. St. John CYO leaders have secured a block of seats just for St. John families - contact John Zeisner, Richard Myers, or Pat Daly if you are interested in purchasing tickets and sitting with the fun-loving group of St. John families, or have any questions. Tickets will also be sold after 5pm Mass on Saturday, November 12, in the church vestibule. More information at fulcrumfoundation.org/basketball. |
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Parent Association Meeting
Wednesday, November 16
6:30pm, Egan Mezzanine
Don't miss the upcoming Parent Association Meeting. Featured speakers will be Lisa Mendenhall and Lisa McKenny of Scrip fame! Learn about this vital program that supports St. John School students by helping fund teaching assistants, textbooks, curriculum materials, and so very much more! Your participation in Scrip is part of your commitment to St. John School, to do your Fair Share. If you are not currently participating in Scrip, here is your opportunity to wipe away the mystery and get started. If you are currently participating (THANK YOU!) come hear about all the new vendors and upcoming additions to the program. See you there! |
K of C Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, November 13 after masses
Free will donation
Please join the Knights of Columbus for their pancake breakfast to benefit the Girl Scout troops of St. John School. Close to 100 St. John girls grades K-7, participate in Scouting. Enjoy a delicious breakfast and find out more about Scouting! Contact Caroline Thompson, 206-427-9911 with questions.
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The Music Man
Middle School Musical
The Middle School Musical this year will be The Music Man by Meredith Wilson, directed by Mrs. Katie Franklin Performances will be held on March 1, 3 and 4, 2012. All 6th, 7th and 8th grade students who can make the rehearsal commitment are invited to audition or to sign up for stage crew. Rehearsals are planned to be Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, from 3:15-5pm, January through March 1. Rehearsals may not include all participants on every date. Auditions will be held January 3, 4, and 5, 3:15pm in Egan Hall. There will be an informational meeting for all interested students (parents are welcome) on November 17, 2011, from 3:15-4:15 in Egan Mezzanine. The meeting is not mandatory and handouts from the meeting will be made available to all middle school students. Contact Katie Franklin with questions, catherinfranklin@comcast.net.
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New Procedure - Signing Out Your Student During School Hours
In an effort to continually improve security for our students a new step to our existing procedure has been added. Parents picking students up during school hours are required to sign their student out in the school office. In addition to signing out, parents collecting students directly from the classroom, playground, lunchroom, etc., will now receive a pass from office personnel to be given to the teacher or other adult staff on duty, indicating that office personnel are aware of and have approved the release of the student. |
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In This Issue
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Pavo-Trote
Catholic Schools
Basketball Classic
Race to Nowhere
New Sign Out Procedure
Knights of Columbus
Benefit Breakfast
St. John Students Perform With NW Boychoir
Parent Association Meeting
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Important Dates
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Nov. 11: Veterans Day
School not in session
Nov. 14: First Reconciliation Class
2nd Floor School Bldg.
7pm
Nov. 15: Parent Association Mtg.
6:30pm, Egan Mezzanine
Nov. 17: Grandparents' & Friends'
Day, 9:30-12:50
Grades 2-5
Nov. 19: Grade 2
First Reconciliation
Church, 10am
Nov. 22: Thanksgiving Liturgy
9am, Church
Dress Uniform
Nov. 23-25: Thanksgiving Holidays
School not in session
VIEW THE 2011-2012 CALENDAR
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Hot Lunch
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Monday, Nov. 14
Hamburger, Cheeseburger, or Veggie Burger w/trimmings
Tuesday, Nov. 15
Baked Chicken Drumstick, mashed potatoes, sweet corn, peaches
Wednesday, Nov. 16
Curly Pasta w/creamy tomato sauce, banana bread
Thursday, Nov. 17
No lunch service - Grandparents' & Friends' Day
Enter the NoJunk drawing for FREE LUNCHES! Click to enter! Just "Like" us on Facebook!
VIEW FULL MENU AND ORDER
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Scrip News
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Gobble, Gobble, Gobble Up Our Gift Cards for Thanksgiving!!
Give thanks to the school that gives so much to our children throughout the year by purchasing Scrip gift cards for all your daily shopping needs. We have lots of grocery stores to choose from!! Fred Meyer/QFC, Safeway, Top Foods, Cash 'N Carry, Albertson's, Wal-Mart, Amazon Fresh, Target, and Whole Foods. You can order an American Express to use at Trader Joe's and Costco. In addition to grocery stores we can also get Honey Baked Ham cards, giving back 12% to St. John School. Want to WoW your friends and family with a Thanksgiving table right out of a catalog? We have Crate & Barrel and Pottery Barn to make your table look amazing.
Place a special "Thanks to St. John" order and your name will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 Scrip card of your choice. Use it for yourself or to get started on your holiday shopping. Simply write "Thanks to St. John" on your order form, or if emailing an order be sure to mention the drawing and your name will be entered.
Lisa and Lisa will be the featured speakers at the upcoming Parent Association meeting, November 15. Bring your questions.
Lisa and Lisa are selling every day through the end of the school year, in the Parish office from 8:30 - 9:00am. Please come by and say "hi!" Lisa Mendenhall and Lisa McKenny, scrip@stjohnsea.org
SCRIP ORDER FORM
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Cantionis Choir 
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 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! Questions? Contact Mrs. Kelly.
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Intent to Register for PK or Kindergarten for 2012/2013
Do you have a student who will be ready for preschool or kindergarten in the fall of 2012? If so, please fill out the Intent to Register form.
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Northwest Boychoir Holiday Concerts, Dec. 18, 3:30pm, 7pm
St. John students William Austin, John Austin, Eric Mueser, Luke Porter, James Kerrigan, Juan Hillon, Kincaid Feldman, John Romano-Olsen, Sean McMullen, Matthew Mounsey, and Peter Kearney, Northwest Boychoir members, invite you to enjoy this holiday tradition to be held at St. Alphonsus Church. For additional concerts and ticket information go to http://www.nwchoirs.org/events.
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The Women's Shelter would like to thank October Volunteers: Alison Pham, Laurie Farmer, Rosalinda Aguirre, Peg Snyder, Bridget Sevigny, Sara Shiflet, Joe Kearney, Lisette Nenninger, Nicole Hardie, Mike Fletcher, Doug Smith, Ann Amort, Kathy Collins, Patti Embry, Rachel Douglas, Tara Cannava, Aurora Martin, Betty Ericksen, Joyce Farrell, Shane Pierard, Chris Butler, Terry Morrison, Marty McCabe, Maureen Sloane and Mike Sloane. Contact Mary Kearney at marytkearney@comcast.net if you are interested in this ministry.
Seņor Pablo would like to thank all of the seventh and eighth grade parent volunteers who chaperoned the dance last Friday night.
Mrs. Halley and Miss McFarland would like to thank our fabulous field trip drivers: Kay Allfrey, Faith Cooley, Michelle Dean, Eva Fletcher, Kathy French, Marsha Fuesel, Sue Gleeson, Shannon Manley, Sheila Marty, Lynn Perucca, Alex Strigen.
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St. Catherine School Hosts Film Screening of Race to Nowhere
Wednesday, November 16, 7pm
St. Catherine School Parent Club will host a film screening of Race to Nowhere, an up-close look at America's school system and the pressures facing today's students, educators, and parents. A discussion will follow, facilitated by Jenell Kheriaty, Student Counselor at Seattle Preparatory School. Tickets are $10 in advance at rtnstcatherineofsienaps.eventbrite.com or $15 at the door. St. Catherine School is located at 8524 Eighth Ave. NE in Seattle.
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New Picture Retakes Date Picture retakes for individual school photos will be held on Thursday, December 1. Students in 3-Day Morning Preschool may come to Egan Hall at 9am. Additional information will follow. Hot Links | |
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