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May 3, 2012
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I will praise you, Lord,
in the assembly of your people.
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from Psalm 22
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Crowning of Mary
Message From the Principal
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Thank you, friends, parishioners, parents, and community members for your support of Carnaval! You sure partied with the purpose in mind. We will have new windows! On your behalf and on behalf of all our students, I thank our auction team! Led by Sheila Marty, and chaired by Jen Witeck and Marsha Fuesel, this committee worked tirelessly, volunteering countless hours for all of us! I am humbled by their dedication and blessed by their presence!
This month, we honor Mary, the Mother of God. The Rosary was beautiful; the children sang and prayed like angels. This morning, at prayer with the faculty, we talked about how Mary was Jesus' first teacher on earth and how we, as mothers, fathers, and teachers look to her, not only to intercede for us. She is also a model of willingness, guidance, tolerance, patience and hope.
It is hard to believe that we are in the second half of the final trimester! Besides praying and singing, St. John students are busy with projects, Environmental Science Camp preparation, field trips, retreats, book reports, essay writing and recording. Over the past few days, I have received persuasive letters from the fifth graders, read some third graders' paragraphs on Native American culture and listened to the seventh graders as they discussed their projects on passive solar power. Tonight, we have the Spring Concert for the third, fourth and fifth graders. I have had some previews and a few 'sneak peeks' and I guarantee that we are in for a great evening of entertainment!
Beannacht - God Bless,
Bernadette O'Leary
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St. John Parish Job Opportunity
Director of Development
St. John the Evangelist is a dynamic and vibrant community of over 1,000 households, including the Parish School. We are seeking a Director of Development to collaborate with our Pastor and Pastoral Assistant for Administration in accomplishing the development of our community and the financial stewardship goals of the Parish.
A successful candidate is an active participant in worship and community life, is a person of faith and prayer, is experienced in fundraising and leadership. The successful candidate will be articulate and confident. This person communicates clearly and calmly and is able to relate well with all ages and groups within the community.
The Director of Development, through attracting and mobilizing volunteers and other resources, will ensure that the essential ministries are provided, and will promote and develop growth of new ministry groups and events, such as funeral hospitality, newcomers' socials, and parish annual picnic.
The most necessary and desirable qualifications are: The ability to attract and retain volunteers; good organizational skills; good program development skills; and, the willingness to serve as part of a team.
Ideally, this candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and have 5 years experience in development and/or fundraising.
For more information please reply to Dani D'Amelio, Pastoral Assistant for Administration.
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Matching Gift Opportunities
Thank you to all the families who donated to the School Window Project, this year's Fund-A-Need. Donations totaled in excess of $53,000 not including corporate matches! If you gave to the Fund-A-Need and work for a company that has a matching gifts program, please contact your human resources department and apply for a match. Your cash donation and any items that you paid over the Fair Market Value for, may also be eligible. It's not too late to join the Fund-A-Need wave! Contact Michele Thornquist at 783-0337 ext 323 or mthornquist@stjohnsea.org to make a donation.
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 Dennis Uniform Sale
Shop now for savings on uniform pieces. May 30 through June 6, you will receive a 15% discount on all items ordered through the website, in store, by phone, or by mail. Dennis Uniform is the exclusive vendor for skirts, skorts, jumpers, and sweaters, and carries all the basics. The Dennis Store is located at 12608 Interurban Ave S. in Tukwila, 206-431-2000. Visit the website. |
Katie L., St. John class of 2009, has received National Merit Honors for scoring in the top 5% nationally on the PSAT which was taken by over 1.5 million high school juniors last October. Congratulations, Katie!
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Former St. John drama teacher Kathleen Spaulding directs Assumption/St. Bridget School Theater Ensemble in Disney's Mulan, Jr. to be held May 10-12, 7pm, and May 13, 3pm at Seattle Preparatory School. Tickets at www.brownpapertickets.com.
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May Saint: St. Isidore the Farmer
Feast Day: May 15
Virtue: Hope
Isidore was born in Madrid, Spain, in the twelfth century. He was a farmer on the land of a certain wealthy nobleman of Madrid. He never missed daily Mass. The neighbors accused him, to his employer, of neglecting his work in order to hear Mass, but Isidore replied, "I know, sir, that I am your servant, but I have another Master as well, to whom I owe service and obedience." The employer went to the farm one morning very early. When he found out that Isidore did not begin his work until an later hour, he went toward him to scold him. But he was surprised to find two strangers, each with a team of white oxen, ploughing, one on each side of Isidore. When he approached them, they disappeared. He said to Isidore, "Tell me, who are these two men who were ploughing with you just now?" Isidore said, "I have not seen any person. I ask no help from anyone but God each morning at Holy Mass." The nobleman understood that the two men he had seen were angels sent by God to help his servant, in return for his hearing Mass faithfully. Action: Ask God for help when you have a problem. |
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"A person's a person, no matter how small."
Dr. Seuss
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 May is National Bike Month
St. John School is encouraging families to consider joining the many students and adults around the city who are commuting by bicycle.
The school will celebrate Friday, May 18 with the 3rd Annual Bike to School Day. This date coincides with both local and national campaigns to encourage students and parents to bike to school and work on this day. Last year almost 100 St. John students participated in the event. This is a fabulous opportunity to practice stewardship while engaging in a healthy lifestyle. Plan ahead and arrange your students for a group ride to school and don't forget helmets and a bike lock. Students are encouraged to use the fence around the playground to secure bicycles upon arrival to campus. Let's try for a 100 participants this year. Get those flat tires fixed and dust off your bikes. If you are a parent who is interested in leading a group of riders to school on this day, please contact Sr. Pablo at pkelley@stjohnsea.org. | |
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Important Dates
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May 3: Progress Reports Home Grades 4-8 May 3: Spring Concert, Grs. 3-5, and Intermediate Band 7pm, Egan Hall May 10: Spring Sing! Grs. 1 and 2 7pm, Egan Hall May 11: Geography Bee, 1:30, Egan VIEW THE 2011-2012 CALENDAR |
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Celebrate Teachers with a $5 Starbucks Teacher Appreciation Card!
Teachers help our children to learn and grow every day, and May is the month to say, "Thanks!" Teacher Appreciation Week is Monday, May 7 through Friday, May 11. For the perfect way to show your appreciation, look no further than the $5 Starbucks Teacher Appreciation Card.
Starbucks will be offering their special $5 denomination Teacher Appreciation Card for a limited time only. St. John earns a 7% non-profit contribution from each card you order so it's a win-win for your teacher and your school! Simply send an email to scrip@stjohnsea.org letting us know which teacher we should send an appreciation card to, and we will deliver on the 11th. We ordered 100 Teacher Appreciation Cards so get your order in while supplies last.
Lisa and Lisa
scrip@stjohnsea.org
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Hot Lunch 
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Friday, May 4
Teriyaki Chicken Bowl, pineapple chunks, ice cream
Monday, May 7
Chicken or cheese Quesadillas
Tuesday, May 8
Creamy tomato soup, grilled cheese sandwich
Wednesday, May 9
Pasta w/marinara sauce, parmesan cheese, crispy garlic bread, grapes
Thursday, May 10
Chicken breast or veggie burger, oven baked french fries, orange wedges
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Thank You Corner
Compiled by Sandy Grimm
The St. John School Community would like to thank Sandy Grimm for faithfully compiling the Thank You Corner each week. Sandy will be moving to other opportunities in the fall. We wish to extend an invitation to anyone interested in taking the reins from Sandy. Receive, compile, and pass on to Mrs. Crockett, the many thank you messages. Contact Sandy, sandygrimm206@gmail.com. This is a fun and rewarding volunteer opportunity you can do from home.
Mrs. Macaulay-Walker and Mr. Tice would like to thank Dave Jebousek and Kellene Gilbrough for coming on our field trip to the Moore Theatre. Thank you for all your help!
From Ms. Whiting and Mrs. Bodmer: To all of our parents who worked on the auction and to all who donated by purchasing, we thank you! Thank you to Cindy Tramountanas who works regularly in the library for us. Serena Swegle, Nancy Alton and Milana Richardson did a beautiful job on our classroom auction project. We are also grateful for Mary Romano and Judy Corkum who help regularly with math groups.
Mrs. Castillo would like to thank all of the 3rd grade parents for helping with the Multiplication Ice Cream Sundae Party! For the parental support at home and here at school, thank you for making learning multiplication fun and educational.
The Kindergarten Ants would like to thank our Reading Group leaders, Lili Lengua, Connie Roach, Brandi Dagg, Kathy Falzetta, and Anna Endter; our Centers leaders, Wendy Bevilacqua and Teresa Willson; and our Library helper, Colleen Wylde.
Mary Kearney would like to thank April women's shelter volunteers: Leslie Aiona, Cara Young, Lisette Nenninger, Jim Russell, Maureen Sloane, Eileen Miller, Kristin Kent, Allison Pham, Rosalinda Aguirre, Kathy French, Hannah French, Betty Ericksen, Joe Kearney, Kathy Collins, Ann Amort, Christine Kehnerck, Kate Bronson, Mary Ellen Talley, Ken Talley, Page Harader and Charlotte Selva. Please contact marytkearney@comcast.net if you are interested in volunteering for the shelter.
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Spring Concert Thursday,
May 3, 7pm
St. John Band members and students in grades 3, 4, and 5 will perform a concert in Egan Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend - free admission! Come see what our students have been working on! The St. John Band program is provided in cooperation with the Bishop Blanchet High School Band. Sean Richarz, Director at BBHS provides instruction to our students. Mrs. Becky Kelly teaches music to our students in grades 3, 4, and 5.
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