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Message From the Principal
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Tonight, we host the final State of the School evening. Sharing the marvel of Fair Share and the successes of St. John is a most affirming experience. Even more gratifying is to witness the reality of the St. John mission each day in the classrooms, on the playground and at Mass. Last night at the Cultural Fair, we saw the eighth grade students exemplify the acquisition of many of the learning expectations as they proudly shared aspects of their ethnic heritages. They demonstrated compassion, acceptance, and respect for others; they worked cooperatively; recognized and appreciated diversity; engaged in a variety of learning modalities, spoke with proficiency and of course, met the curriculum standards! Thank you, parents and teachers for your support of the students at St. John. I am aware that the phrase may be overused, however, it is true: together, we make a difference!
Remember, we will have our first snow make-up day on Friday, February 17, when we will have a full day at school.
Beannacht - God Bless,
Bernadette O'Leary
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March 1, 3, and 4, 2012
Don't miss the St. John Middle School production of "The Music Man, Jr." - the classic Meredith Willson musical filled with fabulous songs like "76 Trombones," "Til There Was You," "Goodnight, My Someone," and "Shipoopi!" This show is guaranteed to delight the whole family! Under the direction of Mrs. Katie Franklin, middle school students - featuring Dean C. as Harold Hill and Caroline L. as Marian Paroo - have been working on this show since January alongside many volunteers! Shows are March 1 and 3, 7pm and March 4, 2pm. All performances will be held in Egan Hall. Pre-sale tickets are available! Please see the pre-sale ticket order form attached. Invite your family, friends and neighbors to see the wonderful talent we have at St. John! Old Marching Band Instruments Needed! We need marching band instruments for our show! If you have old instruments hanging around, we would love to borrow or have them. Please email or call Katie Franklin, catherinfranklin@comcast.net, 206-781-4672. Looking for a big drum, clarinets, coronets, flutes, etc. Thank you! |
 2012 Auction Wine Underwriting Party
The response to the 2012 Auction Wine Underwriting Party has been amazing, thank you St. John families! Above is a first look at the St. John custom wine label made exclusively for the Wine Underwriting Party and Auction. You can pre-order a case of St. John labeled wine, Cultivar, from Hence Cellars (a premium smooth, full body red from Walla, Walla, WA) for $240; this purchase equals one procurement item for this year's auction. To order e-mail Katie Burckhardt, kgburckhardt@comcast.net. It's not too late to register to come to the party to taste this wine and to help select the wine that will be served at the auction. Register on line - takes less than five minutes! |
 Science Fair Judges Needed
8th Annual North Deanery Middle School Science Fair, Thursday, March 15, 4-7pm If you have a science, technical, or education background - or interest - please join us! Assist in judging student projects, aid young scientific exploration, and have fun discussing science with middle school students. The MS Science Fair will be held at Bishop Blanchet High School. Optional training is available for judges. Please see the attached information/registration form. |
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St. John School Parent Association Presents
The Young and the Restless...The Social Lives of Our Children
Tuesday, February 28, 7-8:30pm, Egan Hall
Plan to be here with Julie Metzger, RN, MN. It can be challenging in the moment to know how to help our children communicate effectively and build healthy relationships. These moments can be as simple as not getting invited to a birthday party or being teased at recess. A review of latest research on social dynamics of children and strategies for kids and parents.
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Volunteer at St. John Parish & School
Please check the school volunteer sign up page and sign up for Spring and Summer activities. Contact volunteers@st-johnschool.org if you have any questions or need help selecting an activity.
A few of the positions needing to be filled: grade parents, new family mentors, ice cream social help, grounds keeping, coffee and donuts on Sundays after 8:30 and 10:30 masses, funeral reception help, 10:30 mass nursery help. Both Parish and School activities count toward your suggested 40 hours per year for two parent families and 20 hours per year for single parent families.
Also needed for Fall 2012:
Parent Association Chairs - Contact Sharon Fowler at sfowler1106@comcast.net or Anna Brunette at annabrunette@yahoo.com.
Magazine Drive Chairs - Contact Mary Kearney at marytkearney@comcast.net or Pablo Kelley at pkelley@stjohnsea.org.
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Progress Reports
Students in grades 4-8 bring home trimester progress reports today. Please ask your student.
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Parish Rosary Scheduled
A rosary will be said for Fr. Crispin's sister, Imelda, and the intentions of her family in the Church on Thursday, February 16, at 6:30pm. Please join us.
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Important Dates
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Feb. 12: Facilitation, 2nd Floor
main school building
noon-4pm
Feb. 14: Facilitation, 2nd Floor
main school building
7-9pm
Feb. 15: Facilitation, 2nd Floor
main school building
7-9pm
Feb. 16: Rosary for Fr. Crispin's
sister, 6:30pm, Church
Feb. 17: School in session
Feb. 20: Presidents' Day
School not in session
Feb. 21: Winter Holiday
School not in session
Feb. 22: Liturgy, Ash Wednesday
DRESS UNIFORM
VIEW THE 2011-2012 CALENDAR
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 Scrip News | 
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Scrip will be sold at all facilitation meetings so don't forget your check books!!
Valentine's Day is right around the corner! Remember that special someone this year with Scrip cards! We have See's Candies, numerous restaurants, and, they sell beautiful flowers at Ken's Market or Costco. For the coffee lovers in your house we have Starbucks, Diva, Peet's and Makeda! Happy Valentine's Day!
Heart, Lisa and Lisa
SCRIP ORDER FORM
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Hot Lunch
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Friday, February 10
Macaroni & Cheese, sweet peas, grapes
Monday, February 13
Turkey Hotdogs
Tuesday, February 14
Creamy tomato soup, grilled cheese sandwich, double chocolate cookie
Wednesday, February 15
Penne Pasta w/Alfredo sauce
Thursday, February 16
Soft Chicken Tacos
VIEW FULL MENU AND ORDER
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Lenten Parish Mission-March 12-14
3 Days to Be Inspired and Reflect
"The Truth will Set You Free"
Fr. Michael J. Ryan will give the Homily and explain the theme of the Parish Mission, at all masses March 10 and 11. On March 12 and 13, Fr. Ryan will give a presentation at 9:30am in the Vestibule. Each evening March 12, 13, and 14, Fr. Ryan will give the presentation and prayer in the church. The presentations will focus on the Lenten scripture themes of how Jesus helps us find renewal, peace, and the truth that "sets us free" in our hectic and stressed lives. Free will offering to benefit the Secondary School Project in Rwanda . Contact Anne Merklin in the parish for more information, 206-782-2810 or amerklin@stjohnsea.org.
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Thank You Corner
Compiled by Sandy Grimm
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Poker Party. The event raised $2,930 for the financial aid fund to assist 8th grade students on the spring trip to Washington, D.C.! Special thanks to organizer Linnea Frary.
Miss Schifferman would like to send a special thank you to all of the families who brought in such beautiful flowers! Miss Murray and I appreciate you more than you know. I would like to thank Carolyn Sherman and Jill Campos for helping with XtraMath, Amy Morris for helping with listening stations, and Dawn Thornburg for teaching the class about Chinese New Year!
A special thanks to Elizabeth VanSteertegem for delivering the canned food collected on Community Day to the Ballard Food Bank. The food was donated in honor of Greenwood Market for all of its years of service to our community.
The Volunteer Coordination team would like to thank Heather McMullen, mother of a 3rd grader, for taking over the position of Uniform Sales Coordinator. Thank you, Heather, and a big thanks also to Colleen Wylde for her many years as Uniform Sales Coordinator.
The Parent Association would like to thank the following parents who helped serve hot dogs for Student Appreciation Day last week: Sue Kelly, Meg LeComp, Laurie Farmer, Rachel Oximana, Joe Osborne, Nancy Alton, and Kathy Biermanski.
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 826 Seattle, near the corner of 85th and Greenwood is a non-profit writing and tutoring center that runs totally free writing workshops for children ages 6 - 18. The White House awarded 826 Seattle a National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award in November. Visit the website for more information. | |
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