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 St. John's Episcopal School
PARENTS' NEWS
December 2011 | |
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Peace and Goodwill...
For a long time I have been asked and I have tried to express what makes our
St. John's community so special. And frankly, an exact answer has remained elusive. Certainly, I feel it every day in what we do... I see it in our children, our parents and our faculty... but what is IT, exactly?
After much consideration, I think it all boils down to one word: goodwill, that simple desire to give unselfishly for the betterment of others. It's a blessed concept, and at St. John's it takes many forms.
Let's start with the goodwill of our children.
Right now, our kids are touching the lives of the less fortunate in our community by participating in these holiday service projects:
- Pre-k, kindergarten, first grade: Teddy bear donations to the Northeast Police Substation
- Second grade: Toys for White Rock Center of Hope
- Third grade: Disaster kits for the Emergency Response and Recovery department of the American Red Cross
- Fourth grade: Books for and a visit to Reinhardt Elementary School
- Fifth grade: Coats for and a visit to children at Mi Escuelita Preschool
- Sixth grade: Items for two families adopted through White Rock Center of Hope
- Seventh grade: Toys for donation to Toys for Tots
- Eighth grade: Toys for donation to Toys for Tots
- National Junior Honor Society: Sponsorship of a child through World Vision; donation to the Muscular Dystrophy Association
Read the rest of Ann West's letter>> |
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ALL ABOARD! The St. John's Auction
It's the holiday season and school will be out soon.
The children will be so excited, the teachers are too.
The parents are wondering what they are going to do.
When you are out shopping, checking your list.
Remember Auction is gathering donations and gifts.
Think sale items, store cards and, even, gift misfits.
The Auction team is busy, spreading joy around town.
You should have received the Parent Mailing by now.
Filled with important who, what, when, where, why and how.
Auction is fun, good times and full of good cheer.
Three reasons to sign up, join in and volunteer.
'Cause this Auction train isn't pulled by reindeer.
After the gifts are delivered and Santa's moving slow,
The Auction train will rev up and be ready to go.
Just look at the calendar of events listed below. WHOA!
There is much to do between now and the big day.
We hope you will jump on the train along the way.
But for now, the Auction team wishes you a happy holiday!
The Auction Train Upcoming Schedule
Ways to Jump On the Auction Train
- Volunteering
- Underwriting the event
- Buying and selling raffle tickets
- Purchasing an ad in the program
- Donating an item for silent, big board or live Auction
- Putting together a fun basket
- Hosting a social
*For further details, visit the Auction website>>
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Crusader Club Cares
 The Crusader Club is gearing up for its third annual parent/child community service day. On the morning of Saturday, January 28, parents and St. John's students will have an opportunity to complete age-appropriate service projects for a variety of local organizations like CitySquare, Dallas Life Foundation, Juliette Fowler Homes, Mi Escuelita Preschool and Reinhardt Elementary.
We encourage students -- pre-k through eighth grade -- to participate along with a parent. On the morning of the event, we will gather at school at 9:00 a.m. for coffee and breakfast snacks. By 9:30, we will leave campus to carpool/caravan to the individual projects, which will last for a couple hours. Each project will be led by a Crusader Club member, and after completion the leader will conduct a short debriefing about the experience at the site. Each agency will provide a tour, discussion about their mission and reflection opportunity.
Leading up to the event, we will collect various items that will benefit these agencies, such as toiletry items, used books, canned goods and clothing. The items will be donated that morning.
The Crusader Club is currently recruiting dads who would like to serve as project leaders for the projects. Leaders will help coordinate with the agency and St. John's staff, help plan the projects and recruit volunteers. If you are interested, please contact Jennifer Hand.
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New Spirit Item -- PJ Pants!
Now available! New Crusader PJ pants for the winter. Show your school spirit on those chilly nights with St John's blue-and-gold plaid. Order them now for $26.00 at the Spirit Shop>>
Up Next Faculty Christmas Gift Fund When: Friday, December 9 If you are planning to contribute to the Faculty Christmas Gift Fund, please submit your contribution by Friday, December 9. This will ensure that your gift is included in the disbursement at the faculty holiday party. Gifts are neither required nor expected, but are always appreciated. Crusader Club Hay Ride When: Friday, December 9 The Crusader Club is looking forward to hosting its first Hay Ride event this Friday evening. If you registered for the event, you should have received an email including event details yesterday (Tuesday) from Jennifer Hand. Please contact her if you think you registered, but did not receive her email. The Hay Ride will be at the Gleason's home (7320 Lakewood) from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Uniform Resale When: Saturday, January 7 Stop by Uniform Resale Saturday, January 7, between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to stock up on gently used uniform pieces for those growing kids! Proceeds from Uniform Resale benefit the Dorothy Patterson Scholarship Fund. |
Everyday Support
 Box Tops
December 16 is the big collection! All Box Tops submitted for the fall will be totaled by homeroom/advisory, and students in the winning Lower School homeroom and Middle School advisory will get a free-dress day. Send in your Box Tops by Friday, December 16!
 Ways to Get Involved
CHEERS to the many volunteers who shared their time and talents behind the scenes at various activities this first half of the year. Your efforts make our school a better place.
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Carpool
Amy Brown, Andrea Limpus, August Claybrook, Crystal Androvett, Janine Carley, Jennifer Turner, Julie McVicker, Kathy Carroll, Meg Houk, Paige Rozsa, Robin Johnston, Stacy Herring, Traci Beasley
Book Fair
Aimee McMillan, Amy Laczkowski, Amy Martin, Andrea Heckel, Anna Sjouken, Anne Michelle Muscato, Audra Chavis, August Claybrook, Beth Zajicek, Brooke Berman, Callie and Mike Burns, Carrie Matthiesen, Cathy Estes, Cathy Gillespie, Cathy Ikemba, Cathy Leonard, Chad Bridges, Chris Patterson, Christina Dixson, Cindy Woods, Cornelia Boyea, Courtney Slusher, Deb Scott, Elizabeth Hamilton, Erica Smith, Erin Carter, Heather Roumaya, Heather Stubbings, Hillary DeGroote, Hollis Langdoc, Holly Mason, Jen Sochia, Jennifer Craven, Jennifer Goodman, Jennifer Robinson, Julie Perez, June Dales, Kate Fagelman, Kathy Carroll, Kelli Hall, Kim Horton, Kimber Hartmann, Kristi Childress, Kristina Matthews, Laura Braasch, Lisa Maher, Lori Lee, Maria Waller, Meg Houk, Melissa Hensarling, Monica Blacker, Natalie Dollar, Pam Jordan, Peyton Bender, Rusty Hill, Sarah Walls, Stacy Herring, Susan Moore, Vivian Lombardi, William Angelley
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Grandparents Day
Brandee Knox-Beck, Marla Cannon, Tana Parsons, Susan Hamilton, Sandy Brown, Robin Herndon, Neoma Twining, Mary Jane Redington, Mark Breidenbach, Liz Williamson, Liz Lamberson, LaDonna Ross, Kristi Bare, Karen Burns, Julie McVicker, Julie Hartin, Judy Shore, Jennifer Turner, Janine Carley, Holly Maxwell, Gina Sims, Deborah Stanford, Debbie Gilmore, David Beck, Dan McVicker, Cathy Leonard, Cata Cooper, Carolyn Coleman, Camille Francis, Ann West, Anita Childress, Adele Weber
Lunch Room
Adele Weber, Al Marshall, Amy Johns, Amy Laczkowski, Amy Lauten, Andi Limpus, Ann Michelle Muscato, Anna Sjouken, Annegret Werle, Becka Dillon, Beth Zajicek, Brandee Knox, Brooke Berman, Callie Burns, Candace Robert, Catherine Ikemba, Courtney Slusher, Crystal Androvett, Deb Young, Debbie Dunn, Elizabeth Hamilton, Elizabeth Trupiano, Gina Sims, Heather Stubbings, Hillary DeGroote, Jana Manders, Jen Sochia, Jennifer Craven, Jennifer Sharpe, Jennifer Turner, Juli Perez, Julie McVicker, Kathleen Stewart, Kathy Carroll, Kellie Armentrout, Kimber Hartmann, Kym Wells, Laura Braasch, Liz Lamberson, Meg Houk, Molly Banowetz, Paige Rozsa, Rachel Fitzgerald, Robin Johnston, Ruth Wilson, Shannon Sedwick, Sharon Sandell-Goodwyn, Stacy Herring, Stephanie Cabrera, Stephanie Howells, Stephanie Taylor, Tana Parsons, Tara Dullye, Tena Lowe, Victoria Martin, Vivian Lombardi
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Carnival Day-of
Janet Allen, Michael Androvett, Will Angelley, Jules Angelley, Kellie Armentrout, Claudia Arnette, Sharon Ashmore, Jose Avila, Heather Bailey New, Kam Bakewell, Molly Banowetz, Kristi Bare, Jody Bare, Stacie Barnett, Steve Barr, Julie Bartkoski, Bob Beasley, Brandee Beck, Ed Berg, Jon Berman, Jim Berry, Monica Betaque, Herb Billings, Jerry Birdwell, Jennifer Birdwell, Monica Blacker, Jon Blacker, Mike Bordelon, Beth Borman, Darren Boruff, Katherine Boruff, Karl Braasch, Laura Braasch, Lori Bradley, Mickie Bragalone, Darin Breedlove, Claudia Breedlove, Laurie Bret, Lynn Brooks, Christopher Brown, Mike Brown, Joanna Brown, Sandy Brown, Amy Brown, Chris Brown, Carissa Brown, Martine Buhman, Michael Burns, Stephanie Cabrera, Marla Cannon, Mike Carley, Christina Carnes, Don Carroll, Derek Claybrook, Carolyn Coleman, Audrey Cook, Cata Cooper, Julie Cravens, Norman Croft, Carson Croft, Nikole Crosby, Kelly Culpepper, Hillary DeGroote, Leah Domstead, Dennis Domstead, John Dubiel, Tara Dullye, Harrison Dunn, Debbie Dunn, Kelly Dybala, Ben Eakes, Melissa Eakes, Dawn Estes, Kate Fagelman, Jane Fergason, Jane Ann Ferguson, Claus Fleckenstein, Robert Foster, Brad Francis, Camille Francis, Cathy Gillespie, Debbie Gilmore, Marc Goldman, Brad Goodman, Jennifer Goodman, Bill Hall, Kelli Hall, Drew Hamilton, Jeff Hamilton, Susan Hamilton, Shane Hammond, Kim Hammond, Jennifer Hand, Megan Harrison, Julie Hartin, Kimber Hartmann, Lee Hatcher, Kelly Heatly, Andrea Heckel, Emily Henderson, Don Herring, Ann Hill, Kim Horton, George Horvat, Katharine Horvat, The Rev'd David Houk, Meg Houk, Elizabeth Howard, Rosie Howell, Adam Howells, Terry Hoyle, Charlie Humphreys, Cathy Ikemba, Amy Johns, Laird Johnson, Robin Johnston, Patrick Jordan, Pam Jordan, Shannon Juett, Mary Jane Kadane, Rusty Kennard, Jeff Kindig, Jason Kipness, Robbie Kipness, Mark Kraemer, Jason Kulas, Amy Kulas, Jeff Lamont, Hollis Langdoc, Brian Lauten, Melinda Lee, Lori Lee, Becca Lickteig, Chris Limpus, Gari Lister, Marc Litle, Tena Lowe, Gayle Lynch, Thomas Manders, Claudia Manganello, Al Marshall, Victoria Martin, Jay Matthiesen, Holly Maxwell, Dan McVicker, Julie McVicker, John Miller, Geoffrey Moore, Kate Moseley, Ann Michelle Muscato, Carrie Najim-Matthiesen, Kara Name, Wendy North, Mary Odom, Robert Odom, Becky Oliver, Brian Olson, Lane Olson, Shay Ometz, Tana Parsons, Dawn Pattee, Eddy Perez, Juli Perez, Vince Poscente, Melissa Potter, Katie Powell, Jill Pumpelly, Mary Jane Redington, Ginger Reeder, Mae Reeves, Mike Reeves, Janet Rice, Jennifer Robinson, Diane Roemer, Patty Rooney, Kristi Roper, Jana Rouble, Zad Roumaya, Kathy Row, Scott Rozsa, Sharon Russell, Sharon Sandell Goodwyn, Shannon Santos, Garreth Sarosi, Jody Savant, Kristen Savant, Maria Schleuning, Sally Schopmeyer, Deborah Scott, Sharon Seal, Chuck Sharpe, Jennifer Sharpe, Michael Shore, Kristen Simenc, Jodi Simmons, Matt Simmons, Gina Sims, Martin Sjouken, Kyle Smith, Cara Smith, Dalton Smith, Jen Sochia, Angie Speer, Chris Speer, Kelly St. John Forde, Sanka Stalcup, Brett Stalcup, Deborah Stanford, Kathy Stewart, Sarah Teachout, Angela Thornhill, Liz Tindall, Claire Tobin, Claudia Torrescano, Elizabeth Trupiano, Christopher Turner, Jennifer Turner, Sarah Walls, Mary Anne Walters, Keli Ward, Alex Watters, Jim Weber, Cliff Welch, Anne Welch, Kym Wells, Dania Wierzbicki, Liz Williamson, Andy Wilson, Katherine Winson, Deb Young, Beth Zajicek, Hubert Zajicek
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Looking Way Ahead
Mark your calendar for these events.
December
Crusader Club Hay Ride: December 9
Semi-annual Box Tops Collection Day: December 16
January
Auction Gift-giving Party (parents only): January 5
Uniform Resale: January 7
PARENTS' NEWS: January 11
PA Meeting: January 24
Crusader Club Cares Day: January 28
Monthly Box Tops Collection Day: January 31
February
PARENTS' NEWS: February 8
Teacher Appreciation Lunch: February 14
PA Meeting: February 21
PA Speaker Series (Mandy Griffith on Internet safety): February 23
Monthly Box Tops Collection Day: February 29
March
ALL ABOARD! Auction: March 2
PARENTS' NEWS: March 14
Teacher Appreciation Lunch: March 23
Crusader Club Breakfast (Comerica economist as speaker; dads only): March 30
Monthly Box Tops Collection Day: March 30
April
PA Meeting: April 3
PARENTS' NEWS: April 11
Games Day: April 27
May
Crusader Club Classic Golf Tournament: Date TBD
PA Meeting and Volunteer Recognition: May 8
PARENTS' NEWS: May 9
Semi-annual Box Tops Collection Day: May 9
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