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Welcome to the St John School Website.  Catholic schools stand out from other educational institutions and the St John School is no exception.  We serve grades PreK3-Grade 8.  All of our students are taught about the Catholic faith – not just the basics of Christianity, but how to have a relationship with God.  St John students are held to the highest of standards, each child is inspired to reach his or her potential.  Lastly, our students learn the importance of service, the giving of one’s time and effort to help others.

As the Principal of the St John School, I promise that your child will be in a safe, faith based learning environment that emphasizes Gospel values. Our amazing faculty and staff are dedicated to each child's academic success and spiritual growth.

I encourage you to call to schedule a tour of our school and to see firsthand our faith filled learning milieu. I look forward to hearing from you!

God Bless You
Mother Elaine, SCMC, Principal

 

Mission Statement

The mission of St. John Catholic School is to provide an opportunity for students, parents, and staff to foster a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.  Infused with our faith, we strive to provide challenging academic programs in which dedicated, professional educators and families work together in a safe environment to inspire individual growth, self-discipline, confidence and Christian service.

 

Our shared efforts are directed toward creating an environment rich in opportunities to prepare our students spiritually, intellectually, socially, and emotionally for the future.

We are proud that both parents and students consider our school a great place to learn and we partner together in the words of our motto, to "educate the whole child."  We invite you to be part of our school community where Jesus is the core.

 

From the Principal          March 13, 2024

(Past newsletters are posted on the website under “quick links”)    

 

·    No School – Monday, March 18 (Teacher’s Professional Development Day) 

 

·    Live Stations of the Cross - Friday, March 22 at 9:15 AM and at 6:00 PM in Saint John Church 

Our 4th and 5th grade students are participating in the Live Stations of the Cross.  Parents, families and friends are encouraged to join the students and staff of Saint John School as we reflect on the final moments of Jesus’ life. 

 

·    The Wizard of Oz - Youth Edition (a Concord Theatricals Production)  Ticket ordering is now available.  Pay in advance or pay at the door.

 

 

·    Easter Egg Hunt – March 25   3:15 PM

Prek 3 – Grade 5  Outdoor Hunt on soccer field

Grades 6 – 8  Indoor Hunt

   We are in need of donations of empty plastic Easter eggs and candy for our Easter Egg Hunt.  Donations are being collected through Friday, March 15.  Volunteers are needed to help stuff the eggs and to help scatter them on the 25th of March.  Please contact the office if you are interested in volunteering.

 

·    Holiday Decorating

Help us to collect these items to help with art projects for our Holiday Decorating.

v Easter Grass (for projects other than the Easter Egg Hunt)

v Newspapers (black & white print – no color advertisement) 

v Round plastic lids (from containers such as oatmeal, Crisco, butter, etc.)

v  Continue saving redeemable cans and bottles   

 

·    Pop Tabs Collection to benefit Ronald McDonald House  

Pop tabs are being collected through March 28 to benefit the Ronald McDonald House in both Connecticut and Western Massachusetts.  

 

Results from March 8:  1,974.4 grams of tabs were collected. 

 

PK3

170.6

 

PK4

161.6

 

K

233.6

 

Gr 1

158.0

 

Gr 2

386.4

 

Gr 3

184.8

 

Gr 4

161.0

 

Gr 5

188.1

 

Gr 6

177.1

 

Gr 7

153.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This past week our Kindergarten class collected the most tabs.  There are only 3 more weigh-ins. Help your student(s) add to their class totals.  The Ronald McDonald House is the one who is benefiting from all of our efforts.

 

 ·   FACTS Grant & Aid for 2024-25 is open for applying.  Take time to apply with this link. You’ll need to supply all the necessary documentation.  Closing date for Grant & Aid applications is June 1, 2024.  

 

·    Financial Aid is also available from the Connecticut Center for Educational Excellence.  Online applications will be available on ctcee.org – “Scholarship Login” on 3/1/23.  Login into “Scholarship Login” to create your personal CTCEE account and begin your application process. 

 

·     SMS (Text) Messaging is here!  We are using SMS for emergency notifications, weather delays, early release or cancellation of school.       Click here for early opt-in instructions 

 

· Safe Environments – Just a reminder volunteers working with children need to be Safe Environment approved by the Diocese of Norwich. Please contact the office to begin the process of training.  

 

·    Walk Around Wednesdays! If you know anyone who is interested in visiting our school please have them register here (seelink).     

 

Pray With Mother

 


Upcoming Events - Save the Date 

March 18, 2024 – No School

March 22, 2024 - Shadow Stations of the Cross

March 23 & 24 – Wizard of Oz (Drama Club Play)

March 25 – Easter Egg Hunt

 

 Parent Teacher Organization

E-mail:  pto@saintjohnschoolos.org