Mrs. Hendrickson's Gr. 2, Moore Theatre, Children of Eden

When the team plans a night that is fun for us all, that's amore!

When you folks all come out and bid high for our school, that's amore!  

Congratulations, Auction Team! Michelle, Lynette, Karen and your many teams of procurers, designers, cleaners, table setters, artists, advertisers, accountants, decorators, barkeepers, waiters, hosts, bakers, and, oh, so many more volunteers who made the St. John auction possible. Thank you, parents and friends for attending and raising your bid cards.  It was a very successful and enjoyable event.  Do remember that your cash donations to the auction may be matched by your employer. 

We are further blessed - the sun has arrived!  It is shorts time! Please make sure that you check the uniform policy in the handbook regarding the appropriate school shorts. Also, make sure that your children are wearing uniform socks (plain) and shoes - color coordinated with the uniform.

Planning for the 2013-2014 school year is underway and we have some faculty changes to announce.    

• Mrs. Sherry Grandorf will retire this year after 32 years at St. John School. Although I have only worked with Mrs. Grandorf for the past two years, I feel that I have known her forever. Her spirit can be found not only in the library, but throughout the school. Her open door policy in the library is reflected in her wide-open smile.  
• Mrs. Merrick Bodmer will be the new librarian.  
• Ms. Jeanette Whiting will teach full-time in the fourth grade.
• Miss Molly McFarland is graduating eighth grade along with her students and she will be teaching at Bishop Blanchet High School next year. Miss McFarland has enriched us with her vast vocabulary and strong grammatical abilities. We will miss her at St. John; however, we are thrilled for her and we wish her well.    
• Mr. Joe Thomas will be the new eighth grade homeroom teacher.  
• Mrs. Jonna Skokan will move to 4th grade.    

We are in the process of hiring for the kindergarten position.  We will keep you informed. After having just listed the position we have already received inquiries from several highly qualified individuals.  

Planning involves evaluating our current performance and consistently seeking to improve. As I prepare for another year here at St. John, it is important to do a 'self-study'. Is our partnership working? St. John is a big program and it has many aspects. We will cover them all, bit by bit. Last week, we asked you to fill out a survey on hot lunch. This week, please take the survey on the Extended Day Care Program. Your input is very important to the growth and improvement of our programs.

Blessings,

Bernadette O'Leary

May is National Bike Month, designed to encourage bicycle commuting, mentor new riders and foster a love of bicycling.  When you bike to school with your child you:

• Help your child become a safe, knowledgeable and independent cyclist
• Create daily exercise habits that help keep your child active and healthy
• Reduce car traffic and air pollution

We envision participation in National Bike Month as a family project, one that may also introduce parents to the fun of cycling with their kids!

St. John School encourages families to bike to school on two dates in May.  Wednesday, May 8 is Bike to School Day sponsored by the Cascade Bicycle Club. Last year over 100 St. John student riders participated in our Bike-to-School day. Student riders participating in the May 8 ride will receive a bike light. Supplies are limited.  

If your family is unable to participate on May 8, try Friday, May 17, F5's Bike to Work Day. Stop by one of the dozens of Commuter Stations throughout the Puget Sound region to pick up free swag, treats, and local bike maps. Have your bike checked for free by fantastic bike shop partners, and enter the F5 Bike to Work Day drawing for your chance to win great prizes.  Visit the Cascade Bicycle Club Contest website for more information. 

San Miguel Church, Ilave, Peru

Amigos de Peru 

Are you interested in joining our next delegation to visit our Sister communities in Peru?   

Over the last 12 years about 40 members of St. John have visited our Sister Parish in Ilave and the Orphanage and Sister School in Puno, Peru.  During Easter Holidays in 2014, our next delegation will be visiting Peru. This has been a great experience for everyone who has made the trip.  Children must be accompanied by parents.  Amigos de Peru will be holding an information session about plans for our next delegation on May 13th at 7pm in the School Library.  Please join us. 

Stop and take a look at the Amigos de Peru display in the vestibule of the church.   There are pictures from our last delegation, information about Peru and CDs from the girls at the orphanage.