Message From the Principal
Dear Families, Tonight is our first opportunity to experience Beauty and the Beast, Jr. Middle school students have worked hard with talented director, Mrs. Katie Franklin to produce a professional performance everyone is sure to enjoy! Thank you to all the volunteers who have worked to create the beautiful sets and costumes, and all the behind the scenes efforts that go into creating such magic. Break a leg! Click the video link above for a sneak peek, and see below for performance times. Thanks to the efforts of Steve Berlage and Seņor Pablo we will soon have a new composting program in place. Working with city and county officials students will soon have instruction on how to handle waste more efficiently. Diligence in this effort will be great for the environment, reduce fees paid for collection, and help students understand more about stewardship. We are rounding the corner and nearing the date of the Auction! This is our biggest fundraiser of the year. St. John School depends on the returns from this effort, as explained at the recent State of the School. Do turn in your donations now! Forms may be turned in prior to items, so don't delay - the deadline for the catalogue is near! I am away until Friday afternoon, serving on an accreditation team at St. Cecilia School. Bennacht, Bernadette O'Leary Principal |
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Thank you to everyone who dropped off procurement forms this morning! We received some great items! Tomorrow (Friday, March 1) is the last day to turn in procurement forms. As of this morning, we are at 70% of our goal. Please help us exceed our goal by turning your forms in by tomorrow!
Remember - we only need the forms at this time - you can drop the items off as we get closer to the auction.
Download the Procurement Form
Scrip Certificates
Don't know what to donate? Scrip Certificates went home yesterday and are an easy way to take care of procurement. Just fill in the amount of Scrip you want to donate and we'll take care of the rest!
Auction Volunteers Wanted!
Current needs include:
- Office help
- Moving & organizing donated items
- Promoting our donated items
- Games Coordinator
If you can't help now, information about volunteer needs during the week of the auction will be coming in mid-March.
Class Projects
Special thanks to Avanti Art & Design Cooperative Gallery & Framing (located at 76th & Greenwood) for framing our class projects at a 50% discount. Please consider supporting the local businesses, like Avanti, who support St. John School.
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k TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Come see the "tale as old (and as charming!) as time!" The Middle School Musical cast, under the direction of Mrs. Katie Franklin will present
"Beauty and the Beast, Jr."
Thursday, February 28 at 7:00pm
Saturday, March 2 at 7:00pm
Sunday, March 3 at 2:00pm
Tickets are $5.00/adult and $3.50/child at the door. Don't miss this classic tale. All ages will enjoy this professional-level production!
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Rainbows is a facilitated peer support group for children and teens dealing with grief due to a loss or change in the family. A Rainbows group is now forming for St. John students, to be held on site after school, facilitated by Susan Denning. There is no fee for this after school activity. Visit the website for more information. To register, please complete and return the attached registration form to the school office. Questions? Please contact Susan Denning at susanden@aol.com.
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Each year Catholic Relief Services asks families to consider Operation Rice Bowl. Operation Rice Bowl invites us to pray and fast in solidarity with those who are hungry around the world and give sacrificial donations to help those in need. Once a week, your family can eat a smaller meatless meal and donate the difference saved to Operation Rice Bowl. Students were given cardboard Rice Bowls last week, for collecting Lenten sacrifices. These sacrifices may be turned in at the Holy Thursday service, at the Easter service, or to the school office to be forwarded to CRS. Visit www.crsricebowl.org for additional resources to use at home such as recipes, prayers and information on some of the countries supported by CRS.
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 WORLD MATHS DAY March 6, 2013
We are very excited to announce that St. John School will participate again in World Maths Day! Kindergarten - 8th grade students will use their math facts knowledge to play games against other children around the world. Each game will last 60 seconds. Students will earn points for each correct answer given creating a personal score, class score and a St. John School, World Maths Day score! Log on to www.mathletics.com now to practice for the big day!
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Sign Up NOW for CYO 2013/2014 Soccer and Cross Country
Taking CYO registration forms now for Fall 2013 Soccer and Fall 2013 Cross Country. Fill out the form on the school website and return to the school office. |
ALUMNI NEWS
 St. John School Grad Turned Washington Offensive Lineman Helps Grandpa to Doctor
Washington sophomore offensive lineman Ben Riva isn't just a starter on the Huskies' football team, he's also a good Samaritan.
According to a Redditor who posted a story and photo of Riva on the social media website, the grandfather of the Redditor's fiance was struggling to get to a doctor when Riva randomly stepped in and carried the elderly man down the stairs to reach the office.
The post has received over 2,000 likes on Reddit, with an awesome photo of the grandpa standing next to the 6-foot-6, 300-pound giant.
With all the negative stories we hear in the college football off season, it's nice to hear about a player's act of kindness for a change. (Reddit)
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Join with the community, enjoy a bowl of soup and bread. Soup suppers will be held each Friday evening in Lent, at 6pm in Egan Hall. Free will donation to benefit Operation Rice Bowl. Suppers will be hosted by grades as follows:
March 1, Grades 4 and 5
March 8, Grades 2 and 3
March 15, Grades K and 1
March 22, Grade 7
Stations of the Cross will follow in the Church, at 7pm.
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 "Yes, I love the cross, the cross alone, because I always see it behind Jesus' shoulders."
St. Pio of Pietrelcina
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Important Dates
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Friday, March 1
Gr. 1 to Pacific Science Center
Stations of the Cross, 2:30pm, Church
Lenten Soup Supper, Grs. 4/5 host, 6pm,
Egan Hall - followed by Stations
Saturday, March 2
Middle School Musical, 7pm, Egan Hall
Sunday, March 3
Middle School Musical, 2pm, Egan Hall
Thursday, March 7
Gr. 2 hosted Faculty/Staff Luncheon Save the Date!Parent Association Meeting, March 19
Parish Lenten Schedule
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SCRIP
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 IT'S BACK...SCRIP MARCH MADNESS!!! This Friday Scrip March Madness begins. The rules have slightly changed from last year. This year every order counts towards points for your class. The final four classes will compete in the championship on April 8, after Spring Break. Each class is considered a team, and we have expanded our bracket to include faculty as their own team. Please see the attached for further contest rules and details.
Remember all orders count. Standing orders, Sunday sales and one offs count towards your class. During the month of March scrip will be sold every Friday before and after school in the hallway by XDC. Please stop by and see us or send an email to scrip@stjohnsea.org.
Good luck and may the best team win!!
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Hot Lunch 
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Want more information on ordering? View the video attached. Friday, March 1 Macaroni & Cheese, mini peas, seasonal fruit
Monday, March 4 Baked Chic'k Nugget (breast meat), oven roasted red potatoes, sweet peas, seasonal fruit Tuesday, March 5 Curly pasta w/creamy Marinara sauce Wednesday, March 6 Chicken or cheese Quesadillas Thursday, March 7 Buttered noodles w/Parmesan, sweet peas, carrots Visit "Menus" for extended menus. |
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CLUB UPDATES
 Chess Club Grades K-6Chess Club for students in grades K-6 will be offered after school on Thursdays, beginning March 21, 2013. The Chess Club instructors and activities will be provided by Chess4Life. The cost per student is $30 for grades 3-6; $20 for K-2. Cost includes 9 sessions of professional instruction, interactive curriculum, and snack.
The club will meet on the following Thursdays: 3/21, 3/28, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, and 5/23. Meetings will be from 3:15 to 4:15pm.
Class sizes will be limited, with one section of 20 for primary and two sections of 16 for intermediate. Electronic Registrations will be accepted through the school website beginning on Tuesday, March 5 at 7:00pm. Participants will be taken on a first come, first served basis. Once the open enrollment period has concluded, a confirmation email will be sent, along with a registration form, to registered participants. Completed registration forms and payment will be accepted in the school office.
What children do with art is more important than what is made.
Art classes will be offered for students in grades 1-5 after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning the week of March 18th and ending the week of May 20th. Space is limited to 10 students per session. The Tuesday class will be offered for students in Grades 1 and 2; the Thursday class will be for students in Grades 3, 4, and 5. The cost per student is $225 for 9 sessions and includes materials. The art instructor is Kay Jang. Kay has a Masters Degree in Art Education, many years of teaching experience, and a passion for teaching children of all ages.
Electronic Registrations will be accepted through the school website beginning on Tuesday, March 5 at 7:00pm. Participants will be taken on a first come, first served basis. Once the open enrollment period has concluded, a confirmation email will be sent, along with a registration form, to registered participants. Completed registration forms and payment will be accepted in the school office.
Art classes are small in size, providing an environment to work with each child, answer questions, demonstrate techniques and encourage exploration. Kay's art classes are designed for children of all abilities. Children paint, draw, sculpt, collage, design, imagine, sketch and explore using a wide variety of artist materials and techniques, all in an atmosphere of fun and success!
 Grades 7/8 Journalism Club
Journalism Club will be offered for students in the 7th and 8th grade. Cost is $10. The St. John Eagle staff writers will learn how to write journalistically while building confidence as writers. Students will conduct interviews, make independent decisions, and learn to think on their feet. They will explore campus topics and report on sports, music, poetry, art, different career paths, perspectives and the interconnectedness of the world. Students will also learn about the current state of journalism, the impact of social media and how blogs work. The St. John Eagle will publish a print and electronic version of the newspaper.
Participating students will meet with parent volunteers, and journalists, Chris Jarvis and Myke Folger. The Eagle staff will meet at 3:15 to 4:30pm Wednesdays in Room 32. The first meeting is Wednesday, March 20. There will be 10 meetings through the end of May.
Electronic Registrations will be accepted through the school website beginning on Tuesday, March 5, at 7:00pm. Once the open enrollment period has concluded, a confirmation email will be sent, along with a registration form, to registered participants. Completed registration forms and payment will be accepted in the school office.
 Technology Club Grades 5-8
There is still time to sign up for Tech Club where you can have fun making your own video games and animated music videos. Watch this video to see Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and will.i.am explain why learning to code is the closest thing we have to a real superpower. Learn more and sign up on the Tech Club Page.
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Thank You Corner
Jane Blaylock and Colleen Mounsey would like to send a hearty THANK YOU to yesterday's volunteers and their mad Pizza Skills: Shannon Manley, Geraldine Stone, Sue Kelly, Marianne Wells, Pat Gilbrough, Cara Young.
St. John School would also like to thank the volunteers and coordinators Jane and Colleen for their efforts in raising funds for identified causes throughout the year! Your efforts are so appreciated!
Thank you to February Noel House volunteers Lisette Nenninger, Peg Snyder, Nicole Hardie, Doug Smith, Betty Ericksen, Ann Amort, Rosalinda Aguirre, Matt Haskins, Ken Talley, Maureen Sloane, Kate Bronson, Kristin Kent, Celena Kathan, Mary Ellen Talley, Tara Cannava, Melissa Meier Oquist, Aurora Martin, Molly Martinez, Karen O'Conner, and Allison Pham. If you are interested in helping please contact Mary Kearney at marytkearney@comcast.net.
Is there someone you wish to thank? Send your "thank you" to
Diane Crockett
for publication.
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Learn about upcoming summer camp offerings at the Parent Map Big Camp Fair Event! For more information, visit the website.
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