January 29, 2010
Love the Learning. Build our Friendships. Live the Faith
Last Week’s Letter from Dr. Amodio:
Dear St. John’s Parents-
I hope that this email finds you getting ready for all of the festivities of Catholic Schools Week – here at the school, we’re full steam ahead!
As a reminder to everyone, don’t forget to turn in your RSVP for our fantastic lunch on Thursday – you don’t want to miss this event! Also we’re in need to some volunteers for the Sock Hop – all parent volunteers are welcome for this fun event. If you want to sign up to volunteer, be sure to use our new and improved volunteer sign-up page on our website!
I did want to take some time here to explain how St. John’s is preparing for the upcoming ITBS test at the end of February. As you may know, this is a standardized test we administer to grades 2-8. It is an important test for us in that we are able to see how our students compare to other area Catholic Schools and how we compare nationally. This is our “proof is in the pudding” test for our academic programming. Last year, I was able to see how our students needed to improve their math computation and reading comprehension scores across all grade levels, but especially in the younger grades. With this in mind, we adjusted our school schedule to allow for more focused math and reading times first thing in the morning. All educational research points to “time on task” as an indicator to test score improvement. Additionally, we implemented the once a week Math Lab for the younger grades. This was done with the intent of improving basic math computation and the memorization of basic math facts. We have seen growth this year in our formative and periodic assessments performed during Math Lab, so I am hoping this will yield improved test scores for these grades.
I would ask that as we get closer to the testing dates at the end of February that students come prepared to test- make sure that they are well rested and that they have had a protein-filled breakfast to keep them fueled throughout the morning. This will really help!
Thank you everyone – and I hope that you all have a relaxing weekend. You remain in my constant prayers!
+Blessings,
Dr. Sara Baird Amodio
Principal, St. John the Evangelist Catholic School
ST. JOHN’S ANNUAL SOCK HOP
January 30, 2010, 5:30-8:00 P.M., Hoying Gym
It’s that time of year to start planning our Annual Sock Hop to kick off Catholic School’s Week!
We are planning a fun-filled family event and we need your help.See the volunteer sign up sheet and log in those volunteer hours. (Remember you need 50!) the sheet is posted on the website. We need volunteers for the clean-up crew, door greeter, photo booth, and food service. Please sign up to help us make this year’s Sock Hop a fun time for all St. John’s school and parish families. For more information, contact Shannon Lotz at 635-5844 or email at lotzsh@saintjohns.net
ART SHOW
Please come to the 8th annual CSW Art Show will start Jan. 30. Time and Place will be: 5th – 8th grade will be in the foyer of the Church Saturday, Jan. 30, 4:30 Mass thru Thursday, Feb. 4th. This is an opportunity for the older students to display art to the parish. Kindergarten – 4th will be displayed in the halls of the elementary during CSW and be up for the next 2 weeks. All art work will be given back afterwards. Some artwork will be saved for an upcoming display at the Loveland Library in March. I will notify the student/parent if the work will be detained. We have 2 boards reserved for the month of March again.
AFTER SCHOOL BOOK CLUB GRADES K-4
To help encourage and support a love of reading, we are starting a new after-school book club for students in kindergarten through fourth grade. The club is free, and we will meet 3:00-4:15 PM the second Tuesday of each month, beginning February 9. We will supply the books, the materials, and a snack. We will have books available during Catholic Schools Week, so students can read their first selections before the first meeting. For further information, please contact Pam Coke (pamelacoke@msn.com
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ITBS Testing
There has been a slight change to the ITBS testing from our original calendar, because of some changes requested by the Office of Catholic Schools. On February 16-17-18 there will be the testing for ACRE (grades 5 & 8), and ITBS Cognitive testing grades 3-5-7 February 22-25 will be for the regular ITBS grades 2-8.
PRE-REGISTRATION FOR THE 2010-11 SCHOOL YEAR
We need your preregistration by January 29TH to give your family first priority for the 2010-2011 school year.
On February 4th we will be hosting our Open House and new families will be enrolling at that time.
Enrollment in St. John's school is allocated in the following order of priority:
1. Current St. John the Evangelist Catholic School families
2. Active parishioners of St. John the Evangelist Church who are new to the school
3. Active parishioners from other Catholic parishes in the local area
4. Active parishioners of a parish outside the local area who currently have children enrolled in a Catholic elementary school and are transferring to St. John the Evangelist
5. All others
Further enrollment materials will be distributed in February.
FREE DENTAL CHECK UP FOR CHILDREN IN NEED
Dr. Gerken’s office called to inform us of the day they will be giving free dental care to those who can’t afford it, or are having hard times. It will be held on February 5th, and they have about 10 slots available. For more information please call the office at 663-7711.
Please help the St. John’s Booster’s Club raise money for Eagle Athletics!
Wednesday, February 3rd, 4:45-8:00 PM at Culver’s Restaurant, located at HWY 34 Next to Centerra
St. John’s will receive 10% of Wednesday night’s proceeds! Bring the family and enjoy a night out for a good cause!
LENTEN FISH FRY'S AT THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HALL
Mark your calendar for the Lenten Fish Fry's at the Knights of Columbus Hall starting Friday, February 19, and running through and including Friday, April 2 (Good Friday), from 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. Meal prices start at $5.00. Free meatless pasta bar for the kids.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK ACTIVITIES!
January 30- February 4, 2010
Greetings St. John’s Families,
Catholic Schools Week is quickly approaching and we have many great events planned for your child and the whole family. The theme for the year’s celebration is “Dividends for Life”.
Each school day we will celebrate with and outreach to the many different communities that are part of Catholic Education. The following is a schedule of events for the week so please mark your calendars!
Please stop by and check out your student's art work throughout the week.
Art will be displayed throughout the hallways and in the church foyer.
Saturday, January 30th – Sock Hop!
5:30 - 8:00 pm, Hoying Gym – all families welcome!
Saturday/Sunday January 30th and 31st – Mass “In our Parish”
At each Mass Dr. Amodio will be speaking about the school and there will be a short DVD presentation. We will also be collecting prayer requests from parishioners so that our students can pray for our congregation during the week.
ACTION: 1. We will need volunteer families to collect these prayer cards at the end of each mass. Please contact Briana Lasher if you are interested in helping. brianalasher@comcast.net.
2. Please have your children to wear their uniforms to Mass.
Monday February 1st – “Our Community”
Third Annual Birthday Bag Community Service Project. Please see the list on the other side to determine what item your student(s) are to bring to add to the bag. After each class puts their items in the bags, we will donate them to local agencies who will distribute them to families who may not have the resources to celebrate a child’s birthday.
ACTION: Please have the students bring their items to school. We will also be in the loop on Friday January 29th collecting items for the bags.
Tuesday, February 2nd– “Vocation Day”
Each class will be adopting a staff member or a “feeder” church to say thank you for supporting our child’s education. The classes will be putting together thank you notes, goodies and prayers for these special people. We will be asking families to donate items for these thank you baskets.
ACTION: Please help the room parents by bringing in a few dollars to purchase items for the baskets.
Wednesday, February 3rd – “Nation Day”
**EARLY RELEASE** MASS will be held at 8:30. (Note:Mass uniforms please!) This is also Father Franks Birthday; we will be celebrating with him. We will be doing a LIVING ROSARY prayer service at 10:30 am for world peace. The service will be held in Hoying Gym. This is sure to be an amazing event as the students are representing the beads of the rosary. Please join us!
ACTION: Saint John’s Booster Club will be hosting a Culver’s Fund Raiser Night tonight from 5-8pm. Please come support our booster club. 10% of the proceeds go back to our school.
Thursday, February 4th – “Student Day”
To kick off student day Parents, Grandparents, Relatives and Friends are invited to come and have LUNCH WITH STUDENTS. RSVP forms will be sent home after the break, be sure to RSVP by January 22nd. RSVPs are required whether you plan on attending or not. After a fun lunch we will be cheering on the Staff VS. 8th Grade in an Olympic Games Competition. Feel free to come watch the mayhem in the Hoying Gym at 2pm!
Friday, February 5th –Teacher Appreciation Day - NO SCHOOL
The Catholic Schools Week committee will be providing a brunch for the teachers to enjoy.
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Check List:
Please send in your items for the birthday box January 29th.
Bring in a few dollars for the Thank You Baskets January 29th.
Come to the Sock Hop on Saturday January 30th!
Make sure the kids wear their uniforms to Mass on the 30th or 31st.
If you can help collect prayer requests at mass on Saturday the 30th or Sunday the 31st please contact Briana Lasher at brianalasher@comcast.net.
Join us on Wednesday for Mass and the Living Rosary.
Attend lunch on Thursday February 4th..
Cheer on the staff and students at the Olympic games on Thursday the 4th.
Do you want to help volunteer for any of these events? Please contact Briana Lasher at brianalasher@comcast.net. We are specifically looking for someone to help video tape the living rosary, but there are many other opportunities to help as well.
O God,
bless our family
and all its members and friends;
bind us together by your love.
Give us kindness and patience
to support each other;
and wisdom in all we do.
Let the gift of your peace
come into our hearts
and remain with us.
May we rejoice in your blessings
• Please pray for the LASHER, LEE, LEIVONEN LEWIS, LISS, LOPEZ families
• Pray for the families suffering in Haiti, pray they receive the food, water, and safe shelter
• Let us give thanks to God for all the gifts he has provided us
• Especially give thanks to God for the gift of a parish school and ask his help as we continue to grow and prosper
• May Our Lord grant us all the graces we need and desire
Saint John the Evangelist Catholic School
1730 W. 12th Street Loveland, Co 80537 970.635.5830
Saint John the Evangelist School does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color or national or ethnic origin
