Events: 10/31/2019

• Scholastic Book Fair

  Sunday November 3rd, 2019, 8.30am — 12.30pm
• New England Catholic School's Week - Opening Prayer Service

  Monday November 4th, 2019

  Location: SJS Gymnasium

  All are welcome to join in the prayer service to kick off the New England Catholic Schools Week 2019. 

• 8th Grade Fundraiser - Cookie Dough Order Delivery

  Monday November 4th, 2019

  Support the 8th Grade Graduation - Lyman Orchards pies and cookie dough. Orders are due by October 23rd - November 4th delivery.

  Thank you for your support!

• Scholastic Book Fair

  Monday November 4th, 2019, 9am — 12pm
• Catholic School's Week - School Wide Buddy Activity

  Monday November 4th, 2019, 1.30pm

  SJS students will participate in a school wide buddies activity representing the Seven Days of Creation.

• SJS Drama Club Workshop #3 (Final Workshop)

  Monday November 4th, 2019, 3pm — 5pm

  Location: SJS Gymnasium

  Three workshops will be held this year to get students prepared for this year's drama production in the Spring. 

  - Workshops will be held in SJS Gymnasium

  - Workshops are not necessary to participate in the SJS drama

  - Snacks/drinks will be provided

  Please email Julie Loin with any questions. 

• Scholastic Book Fair

  Monday November 4th, 2019, 3pm — 5pm
• SJS Band Lesson - Advanced Band

  Tuesday November 5th, 2019, 8am

  Location: Music Room

  Advanced Band Lessons are at 8am each Tuesday and again during the day on a rotational basis. 

  Cadet (younger/new student band) is during recess on Tuesdays and again during the day on a rotational basis. 

• Catholic School's Week - Morning Prayer/Visit classrooms - 8th Grade

  Tuesday November 5th, 2019, 8.50am — 9am

  Our eighth graders will teach a class to their assigned grade.  They have prepared a lesson and are very excited to share their knowledge of God with the younger members of our school family. 

  *All are welcome to visit from 8:50-9:30 for our Morning Prayer and Religion classes.

• Scholastic Book Fair

  Tuesday November 5th, 2019, 9am — 12pm
• Public Speaking

  Tuesday November 5th, 2019, 3.15pm — 4.30pm

  Location: SJS Library

  Students will learn about the 3V’s of Public Speaking: the Vocal, Visual, and Verbal.  Topics under the 3V’s will include: 

  • Helpful and hurtful body language 

  • Visual aids 

  • Verbal “distractions” 

  • How to bring a speech to life with your words 

  • How to use your voice to engage the audience 

  • How to craft a speech using the fundamentals of speech structure 


  For students registered for program from Grades 6-8. 

  Note: students should bring a notebook.

• Scholastic Book Fair

  Wednesday November 6th, 2019, 12pm — 3pm
• Catholic School's Week - STEM/STREAM Activities

  Wednesday November 6th, 2019, 1.30pm

  * School-wide Buddies STEM/STREAM activities at 1:30 PM

   

• Veterans Day Assembly - Deadline

  Thursday November 7th, 2019

  If you are a veteran or know of an any veterans who would like to participate in this Assembly, please fill in the appropriate form in the SJS office. See here for more details. For more details on the events, click here.

• Catholic School's Week - Growing in our Faith - St. Padre Pio

  Thursday November 7th, 2019, 9am

  You are welcome to visit our school for a special morning of prayer and reflection on the life and work of St. Padre Pio.

  *Adoration with relic of St. Padre Pio 9:00 AM (St. John Church)

  *Students will learn more about the life of St. Pio in their classrooms.

• Scholastic Book Fair

  Thursday November 7th, 2019, 9.30am — 12pm
• Chess Club - Week #5 (Final)

  Thursday November 7th, 2019, 3.15pm — 4.30pm

  Chess Club for all levels. Will include instruction for beginners. A snack will be provided. Grades 3-8.

  Chess Club Dates: 

  • September 19, 26
  • October 3, 24 (please note: No Oct 10, 17, 31 chess club)
  • November 7
• SJS Special Choir Practice

  Thursday November 7th, 2019, 3.15pm — 4pm

  Location: Grade 7 Classroom

  The SJS Special Choir will practice on Thursdays, 3.15-4pm. They will partake in special events, Mass, and prayer services throughout the year. They will also sing at the SJS Graduation in June.

  Open to students in Grades 3-8. Please contact choir director, Mrs. Haylon with questions.

• Scholastic Book Fair

  Friday November 8th, 2019, 12.30pm — 3pm
• Catholic School's Week - Celebrate God's Gift: America Displays/Door displays

  Friday November 8th, 2019, 1.30pm

  *Students will tour the school-wide Celebrate God’s Gift: “AMERICA” display in the school gym.

  * All are welcome to visit the displays in the gym, as well as tour the school to view decorated classroom doors at 1:30 PM.

   

• Catholic School's Week - Blessing of the Animals

  Friday November 8th, 2019, 3.15pm

  As part of the this year's St. John School Catholic School's Week theme, "Living in Harmony with God's Creation", there will be a Blessing of the Animals. This will take place on the lawn between the Sheridan Center and Rectory. 

• Veterans Day Assembly

  Monday November 11th, 2019, 9am

  Location: SJS Gymnasium

  The Veteran's Day Assembly will include music, prayer, poems and student reflections on the importance of the day.  Family members, especially veterans, are invited to attend.  A reception will follow the Veteran's Day assembly.

• Drama Club Planning Meeting

  Monday November 11th, 2019, 6.30pm

  Location: SJS Library

  Join Sr. Gabriela for a planning meeting on this year's drama club production, Fairytale Misfits. We look forward to seeing you.

• SJS Special Choir Practice

  Thursday November 14th, 2019, 3.15pm — 4pm

  Location: Grade 7 Classroom

  The SJS Special Choir will practice on Thursdays, 3.15-4pm. They will partake in special events, Mass, and prayer services throughout the year. They will also sing at the SJS Graduation in June.

  Open to students in Grades 3-8. Please contact choir director, Mrs. Haylon with questions.

• Catholic School's Week (New England) - Prayer Service

  Monday November 18th, 2019, 9am

  All are welcome to join us at 9am for a prayer service to celebrate the opening of New England Catholic School's Week. We will be joined by 1st Selectman of Old Saybrook, Carl Fortuna.

• SJS Band Lesson - Advanced Band

  Tuesday November 19th, 2019, 8am

  Location: Music Room

  Advanced Band Lessons are at 8am each Tuesday and again during the day on a rotational basis. 

  Cadet (younger/new student band) is during recess on Tuesdays and again during the day on a rotational basis. 

• Cadet Band Open House

  Tuesday November 19th, 2019, 1pm — 1.30pm

  Location: SJS Art & Music Room

  Join the cadet band for rehearsal and open house. Come along to hear how they practice.

  We look forward to seeing you! 

• Public Speaking

  Tuesday November 19th, 2019, 3.15pm — 4.30pm

  Location: SJS Library

  Students will learn about the 3V’s of Public Speaking: the Vocal, Visual, and Verbal.  Topics under the 3V’s will include: 

  • Helpful and hurtful body language 

  • Visual aids 

  • Verbal “distractions” 

  • How to bring a speech to life with your words 

  • How to use your voice to engage the audience 

  • How to craft a speech using the fundamentals of speech structure 


  For students registered for program from Grades 6-8. 

  Note: students should bring a notebook.

• Ski Club Parent Meeting

  Tuesday November 19th, 2019, 5pm

  Location: St. John Library

  Parents are highly encouraged to attend this informative meeting. Ski/Board Club details will be addressed including: registration forms, waivers, and payment instructions.  

• Drama Club Mandatory Parent Meeting

  Wednesday November 20th, 2019, 5.30pm
• SJS Special Choir Practice *CANCELLED

  Thursday November 21st, 2019, 3.15pm — 4pm

  Location: Grade 7 Classroom

  The SJS Special Choir will practice on Thursdays, 3.15-4pm. They will partake in special events, Mass, and prayer services throughout the year. They will also sing at the SJS Graduation in June.

  Open to students in Grades 3-8. Please contact choir director, Mrs. Haylon with questions.

• Fall Festival & Raffle Drawing

  Saturday November 23rd, 2019, 5.30pm — 8pm

  Location: SJS Gymnasium

  The Fall Festival includes entertainment, dinner, and dessert for ticket holders and the Saint John School & Parish families.  The Luxury Raffle drawing will take place at 7:00pm.

  Contact 860-575-7553 or sjsraffle2010@gmail.com with any questions.

  See the Raffle page on this website for Raffle ticket information.

• SJS Band Lesson - Advanced Band

  Tuesday November 26th, 2019, 8am

  Location: Music Room

  Advanced Band Lessons are at 8am each Tuesday and again during the day on a rotational basis. 

  Cadet (younger/new student band) is during recess on Tuesdays and again during the day on a rotational basis. 

• Thanksgiving Prayer Service

  Tuesday November 26th, 2019, 9am

  Location: SJS Gymnasium

  All are welcome for a Thanksgiving Prayer Service. We look forward to seeing you!

• Public Speaking

  Tuesday November 26th, 2019, 3.15pm — 4.30pm

  Location: SJS Library

  Students will learn about the 3V’s of Public Speaking: the Vocal, Visual, and Verbal.  Topics under the 3V’s will include: 

  • Helpful and hurtful body language 

  • Visual aids 

  • Verbal “distractions” 

  • How to bring a speech to life with your words 

  • How to use your voice to engage the audience 

  • How to craft a speech using the fundamentals of speech structure 


  For students registered for program from Grades 6-8. 

  Note: students should bring a notebook.

• Thanksgiving Break - No School

  Wednesday November 27th, 2019
• MSXC CT. State Championship OPTIONAL

  Saturday November 2nd, 2019, TBD

  Location: Wickham Park
  1183 Middle Tpke W, Manchester, CT

  Deadline to register for this race is October 5. Please let Mrs. Graham know if you would like to run in this race.