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Message From the Principal
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(Left to Right) Connor P, Luke W., Andrei W., Gavin L. |
Families are hastening their preparations for Christmas and putting up the decorations and lights around their homes. This week, as we light the second candle on the Advent wreath, we are reminded to brighten up our spiritual lives as Jesus' birthday draws nearer. If you have some time, join us at 8:30 these mornings as the children pray around the Advent wreath. As you listen to their voices, you will hear the real message of Advent and the promise the season brings. You will have more opportunities next week when the children present their Advent programs. Our music teachers, the preschool teachers, Mrs. Grandorf, many volunteer parents, and the students have been practicing hard to bring us into the spirit of Christmas. The students are also demonstrating Jesus' message of good will and kindness through their many stewardship projects. Thank you for supporting them.
The first trimester report cards and ITBS results are being sent home today. I urge you to take the time with your students to review their progress. Look first at their Christian Social Values and work and study habits - the life skills that frequently determine success. These areas of the report card are often overlooked in the rush to check grades. Talk with your children, celebrate their achievements and discuss strategies for continued growth. It is hard to believe that the second trimester has started. Be sure to look for information below on Elementary Science Club!
Third grade students from Bear Scouts Troop 121 participated in raising the American flag before classes began on Wednesday morning. The ceremony marked the second of four components involving Acheivement 3: What Makes America Special. In working toward their Bear Scout badge, Teddy M., Connor P., Luke W., Gavin L., and Andrei W. learned how to properly raise a flag in an outdoor ceremony. Mrs. Castillo, Mrs. Kelly, Sr. Pablo, and parents also took part in ceremony honoring our flag.
Beannacht - God Bless,
Bernadette O'Leary
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 Christmas Programs
Ring in the season with delightful holiday presentations, directed by Mrs. Pat Tsagalakis and Mrs. Becky Kelly!
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 - Preschool, Kindergarten 6:00pm, St. John Church
- Grades 1 and 2, 7:00pm, Egan Hall
Thursday, December 15, 2011
- Grades 3, 4, 5, 7pm, Egan Hall
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 Elementary Science Club
Grades 3-5
Elementary Science Club will meet after school on Tuesdays, once a week for 6 weeks beginning in January 2012. (January 10, 17, 24, 31, and February 7, 14 from 3:15PM-4:15PM) The Elementary Science Club teachers and activities will be provided by the Pacific Science Centerʼs ʻScience on Wheels!ʼ program. The faculty advisor is Seņor Pablo (Assistant Principal). The parent organizers are Lili Lengua and Betsy Roletto-Rivera.
Due to classroom size and the availability of Pacific Science Center teachers, group size is limited to 24 students per section with one section for each grade (3rd -5th). Electronic registration will be available through the school website beginning today, at 4:00pm. Participants will be taken on a first come, first served basis. No sign up forms will be accepted in the school office. Four parent volunteers per grade are needed to help each week from 3:00pm to 4:25pm.
The cost per student is $48. Scholarships are available. Please contact Seņor Pablo to request more information.
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 Parent Association Gift Wrapping Party
The Parent Association invites you to the upcoming gift wrapping party Tuesday, December 13, 8:30-10:30am, in Egan Mezzanine. This event takes the place of the usual Parent Association meeting this month, so plan on stopping by for coffee, pastries, and chatting with friends. In addition, you can check a few things off your list by wrapping some gifts and purchasing great homemade crafts and jewelry! If you have your own crafts, cards, jewelry, or other homemade items to sell at the party, please contact Sharon Fowler, sfowler1106@comcast.net or Anna Brunette, annabrunette@yahoo.com to set up a table. See the attached flyer. Merry Christmas!
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 Tuition Assistance Grants Available
Fulcrum Foundation Tuition Assistance Grant applications are now available for the 2012/2013 school year. Please visit the Fulcrum Foundation to apply. Grants for parish members participating in Fair Share help offset the difference between the actual cost to educate and the amount of the family's pledge. Grants for out of parish students reduce the amount of tuition owed by the family. Apply online and provide a copy of your application and supporting documents to St. John School, attention Diane Crockett not later than Friday, February 17, 2012.
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 Alumni News
Six of the twelve girls on Bishop Blanchet's Varsity Basketball team are St. John graduates - Tess C., Kelly K., Lauren M., Ali T., Laura W., and Hanna W. Congratulations girls and good luck with your season!
Bridget A. and Madison M., now rowing for Holy Names Academy, were invited to compete at the Head of the Charles in Boston, MA in October-quite an honor for sophomores!
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 Lost and Found
Please visit the lower west hallway to retrieve missing items. Items remaining after Thursday, December 15, will be donated to St. Vincent de Paul to be shared with those less fortunate. |
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In This Issue
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Christmas Programs
Elementary Science Club
Parent Association Gift Wrapping Party
Fulcrum Tuition Assistance Grants
New Year's Eve Party Invite
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Important Dates
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| Dec. 10/11 - Christmas Tree Sale
Dec. 11 - Girl Scout Holiday Sale
Dec. 13 - Parent Association Party
PK/K Christmas Concert,
6pm
Grs. 1/2 Concert, 7pm
Dec. 14 - Pizza Lunch
Dec. 15 - Grs. 3/4/5 Concert, 7pm
Dec. 16 - Green & Red Dress Day
Awards Assemblies
Dec. 19 - Jan. 2 - School not in session
VIEW THE 2011-2012 CALENDAR
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Scrip News
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 Great gift ideas for under $15! iTunes $15, Starbucks $10, Wendy's $10, Barnes and Noble $10, Subway $10, Claire's $10 and new item...Regal single ticket movie cards for $9.50. All make great stocking stuffers! Can't find a card for that hard to buy person? Give them a Scrip Gift Certificate and they can choose any card they like. We can even make the gift certificate for you!
We will be selling Scrip every morning in the Quigley office from 8:30 - 9:30, this Saturday after mass, Sunday at coffee and donuts and next Tuesday at the Parent Association gift wrapping event. Hope to see you there!
Happy Holidays! The Lisa's
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Save the Date!
Support the Kenya Well Project at the same time! Dinner, dancing, entertainment, and music in Egan Hall. Childcare provided by XDC staff on a first come, first served basis. All proceeds benefit the Well Project. See the attached flyer and make your reservations now! For more information about the Kenya Well Project visit www.kenyawell.com or contact Nigel and Susan Pope.
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Hot Lunch
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Friday, December 9
Chicken or cheese quesadilla
Monday, December 12
Breakfast for Lunch!
Tuesday, December 13
Baked chicken drumstick, mashed potatoes, sweet corn, peaches
Thursday, December 15 (Pizza for Kenya on Wednesday)
Crisp Tacos with fixings
Friday, December 16
Curly Pasta, creamy tomato sauce, garlic stick, mini apple
VIEW FULL MENU AND ORDER
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Youth Confirmation and Sacramental Preparation
Confirmation for high school students is scheduled for May 31, 2012. Candidates must be at least sixteen years of age by May 31, 2012 or a current junior. Sessions will begin Sunday, January 8, following the 10:30 Mass. Please fill out a Registration Form attached and return to the parish. Contact Anne Merklin at 782-2810, ext. 305 or amerklin@stjohnsea.org. for more information.
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NW BoyChoir Christmas Concerts
Sunday, Dec. 18, 3:30pm & 7pm
St. Alphonsus Church
Luke W., Kincaid F., James K., and Eric M., Matthew M., Sean M., and Michael K. will participate in the 3:30pm performance. Will A., Juan H., and John A. will participate in the 7pm performance. Enjoy a great holiday tradition! Tickets are available at www.nwchoirs.org or by calling 206-524-3234.
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Thank You Corner
Compiled by Sandy Grimm
Faculty and Staff wish to thank the fifth grade families for a delicious Italian luncheon complete with Italian soda and made-to-order espresso drinks!
Mrs. Ocampo would like to give special thanks to Mrs. Mueser, Mrs. Vesponi-Bartel, Mrs. Henrickson, Mrs. Richardson for your help at Mezzanine Art last Friday! Mrs. Cindy Tramountanas is a regular library helper and will do pretty much anything else we need. Thank you! - from Ms. Whiting
Miss Lovejoy would like to thank the following people for their help this week: Reading Groups-Wendy Bevilacqua, Rachel Douglas, Connie Roach, Jamie Winter and Jennifer Wade; Centers-Gary Burckhardt, Jody Reich and Lili Lengua; Library-Colleen Wylde.
From the Coffee and Donuts ministry - thank you to Lotchie Kerch and Steve McMullen for volunteering at Coffee and Donuts after the Dec. 4th masses. Miss Schifferman would like to thank Nelle Steele and Sarah Christensen for helping with listening and decorating our door for Christmas!
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