NewsViews

March 12, 2015

AUCTION, MARCH 27

Principal's Letter

PM Preschool Auction Art Project, on display at Greenwood Library. See other projects on display here.

Dear Families,

At Mass yesterday, Mrs. Ocampo gave a reflection. She called us to action, to live out the Corporal Works of Mercy, to stand up for justice. She told us the story of her grandfather and how he touched so many lives as he walked in God's footsteps. She told us how students who were in trouble were sent to him, not the principal or the vice-principal. Although he worked as a janitor, he counseled them and listened to their troubles as they served out their detentions with him. Later he became an activist for students and proponent for education for all as the district tried to make cuts in the textbook and programming budget. He was called to action because he cared so much about the children and the education they deserved. This Lent, may we all respond to God's call - to act with justice, to love tenderly and to serve one another.

Trimester two ends tomorrow. You will receive report cards next Thursday. Review them with your children and celebrate their successes and achievements. Look also at areas for improvement and discuss with the children how to make goals for improvement during the last trimester. Make sure those goals are SMART - specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely! Children enjoy a challenge, but they need to be able to see the finish line and how long it will take to get there.

Speaking of measurable and attainable goals, we need close to 300 folks to fill Fremont Studios for the auction! Do you have your tickets? If not, take a moment, go to the link and purchase them. Not only will you enjoy a fabulous night out, but you will also be giving to St. John to support the excellent Catholic educational program and the Egan Hall makeover!

I am looking forward to seeing so many of you there! I have already been perusing the items online and I can't wait to start bidding!

Please continue to pray for Fr. Crispin and his nieces.

Remember, wear green for St. Patrick's Day and come listen to the pipe playing at drop-off time.

Sl�n agus beannacht,

Bernadette O'Leary

Principal

Auction

The Latest Auction Madness

Be Swanky. Be There. Support St. John.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Have you purchased your Gala Dinner & Live Auction tickets yet? You'd be MAD to miss it! Gather up your friends and get ready for a fabulous night out.

Tickets for the Gala Dinner & Live Auction are now available for purchase via our online bidding site:

https://www.biddingforgood.com/madforstjohn/auction

When you purchase tickets, please remember to choose your entr�e and list your preferred table mates.

The Evening Doesn't End when the Bidding Does!

Did you know there will be an After Party at Fremont Studios following the Gala Dinner & Live Auction featuring the Final Finals? It's true. Once the bid cards go down, the music gets turned up so plan to stay and enjoy this great band of St. John dads!

We're Mad for Masterpieces!

Would you like to sneak a peek at all the great art pieces St. John students have created for this year's auction? The Greenwood branch of the Seattle Public Library is graciously hosting a showing of this year's FABULOUS Class Art Projects! Be sure to drop by and see the St. John students' talent and creativity on display now through March 26.

How Many Volunteers Does it Take

To Have a Great Auction?

LOTS! It is a simple truth that the Auction is powered by volunteer time & effort. Without a team of volunteers we cannot have a successful auction.

At present, areas of high need are:

People to help with setting up the items on display (at Egan hall and at Fremont Studios)
Servers for the Gala Dinner
Spotters to assist the Auctioneer at the Gala Dinner
Bakers for the Dessert Dash (or people willing to purchase a dessert from a bakery)

More volunteer opportunities and details about the list above are available on our Sign Up Genius. ***NOTE: To make it easier to navigate the volunteer sign up, jobs have been split onto three tabs. Please be sure to check all the tabs when looking for a volunteer position.***

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d49a4ac22a4f58-auction

Scrip

Please join us for the

Scrip Wine & Cheese tonight at 7pm

at the Bombino household

(10552 15th Ave NW).

It's a beautiful day to grab a glass of wine and talk to friends!

Giving a birthday gift to a child or an adult? Buy a Scrip gift card. Everyone wins - birthday person who buys what they want and St. John earns some money as well!

Thank you for your continued support!

Karen Gunther Bombino, Scrip Team Coordinator

Using Scrip is part of your Fair Share Commitment to St. John School!

Questions? Contact Karen Gunther Bombino and the Scrip Team at stjohnscrip@stjohnsea.org

Dates To Note/Action Items

Be sure to see next week's NewsViews for
CHESS CLUB and
Summer ROBOTICS CLUB registration information!
Registrations will open 3/19!

Pizza for Peru, Wednesday, March 25 - Order Form

Friday, March 13

Stations of the Cross, 2:30pm, Church
Grades 3 & 5 hosted Soup Supper, 6pm, Egan Hall, followed by Stations of the Cross in the Church

Monday, March 16 - Third Trimester begins
Wednesday, March 18

No hot lunch service - Sack lunch option only available from NoJunk - lunch in classrooms
Middle School Science Fair, 7pm, Egan Hall

Thursday, March 19 - Report Cards home with students
Friday, March 20

Archdiocesan Inservice Day - school not in session
Grade 4 hosted Soup Supper, 6pm, Egan Hall, followed by Stations of the Cross in the Church

Be sure to check the online calendar - updated regularly - for changes to the draft calendar distributed in July.

Middle School Science Fair

Mr. Tice is in need of 70 volunteer judges for this year's Science Fair to be held Wednesday, March 18, 2015 in Egan Hall. Two shifts are available: 1-2:40pm and/or 7-8:30pm. Training and a judging guide will be provided, and Mr. Tice is happy to provide a 30 minute orientation the evening of Thursday, March 12.

Grandparents, parents, older siblings and other family members and friends encouraged; parents with students in younger grades are welcome - this is a great opportunity to see the future for your student!

Be part of St. John School's reputed Science Program!

Sign Up Here!

Lenten Stories of Hope

Your Rice Bowl donations make a real difference in people's lives - take a look!

Lebanon | Hungering for Peace

Fundraising

Did you know?

When you shop using the EBates portal online, Ebates will send a check for a percentage of your purchase, to your designated person or organization. Prices are the same as you would find directly - the only difference is you go through the EBates portal. You can designate St. John School to receive this rebate! Stores available include AmazonSmile, Nordstrom, Macy's, Sam's Club, Rite Aid - the list goes on and on.

AND if you pay with Scrip, your can really make an impact for St. John School!

Link here to learn more and see all stores available in this great program!

Student/Alumni News

Middle School is celebrating
Pi Day today.

Ms. Gudaitis's sixth grade has been working hard creating a Pi chain. Each number is represented by a different color link, illustrating how random and irrational Pi is.
Students also enjoyed Pie!

Mrs. Tsagalakis would like to thank Mrs. Ida Hendricksen for teaching dance to our first grade music classes this month. Ida is a gifted teacher and dancer who shares tremendous love and enthusiasm with our students.

CYO Track & Field

Sign up now! Registration for 2015 St. Al/John CYO Track & Field is open for families with students in grades 4-8. Practices begin Monday April 6, at Ingraham High School. The season is scheduled to run into late May. Email Gordon Lanser at kglanser@comcast.net, or Pat Daly at tpatrickdaly@hotmail.com, if you have any questions. Looking forward to seeing you all display your athletic prowess!

CYO Track & Field Registration Form

From the Parish
Parish Calendar

Rosary, Friday, March 13, 6:30pm, Church

The Glorious rosary will be said for the intentions of Fr. Crispin and his nieces in Kenya. All are welcome.

Knights of Columbus, Pancake Breakfast

Sunday, March 22, after 8:30 & 10:30 Mass

Join the Knights for their famous pancake breakfast! Donations accepted, benefiting the financial aid fund for the optional eighth grade Spring trip to Washington, D.C.

NoJunk

Better Food = Better Health

Click HERE for the convenience of not having to think about lunch tomorrow!

Order Here

Neighborhood Opportunities

Kennedy High School Presents Good News
March 19-22, HIghline Performing Arts Center

First opened on Broadway in 1927, Good News is the story of Tait College in the Roaring Twenties, where a football star falls in love with a studious coed, tutoring him so he can pass his astronomy course and play in the big game. Fun! Visit Brown Paper Tickets for information and tickets.

Phinney Neighborhood Preschool Co-op's Kids Sale is happening Saturday, March 21, 9am - 1pm. Amazing deals on gently used clothing, shoes, toys, books, strollers, furniture, sports gear, car seats, maternity wear and more! Enjoy 50% discounts on many items starting at 12pm. Sale is located in the Community Hall, Phinney Neighborhood Center, 6532 Phinney Ave N.
Email pnpckidssale@gmail.com with questions, or find PNPC Kids Sale on Facebook.

Thank You Corner