St John the Evangelist Catholic School Chronicle
February 12, 2010
Love the Learning. Build our Friendships. Live the Faith
Dear St. John’s Parents-
Next week we will have parent-teacher conferences. We will be trying something a bit different when it comes to signing up for the conferences. The sign up sheet will now be online on our website – please check out our website to sign up for the times that work for you. I would strongly encourage each family to sign up for a conference. This is a great way to see the classrooms, visit with the teachers, and find out ways to help your student succeed. In line with the Catholic teachings on Catholic Schools, schools are to work in partnership with parents –these conferences are the perfect way to build the partnership with your student’s teachers!
I found this great tip sheet online to help parents prepare for parent-teacher conferences. I particularly like #1 and #8 – it helps to engage your student in the parent-school partnership and helps them take ownership of their learning.
Ten Tips for a Successful Parent-Teacher Conference
by Peggy Gisler, Ed.S. and Marge Eberts, Ed.S.
Here are some general hints on how to have a successful conference:
1. Ask your child if there is anything that he would like you to discuss with the teacher.
2. Jot down everything that you want to talk about at the conference.
3. Arrive promptly or a few minutes early.
4. Begin with positive comments about the teacher or classroom.
5. Avoid lengthy discussions of topics that are not related to the purpose of the conference.
6. Be open-minded to suggestions from the teacher.
7. Keep your emotions under control.
8. Take notes about what has been discussed to share with your child.
9. Express appreciation for the conference.
10. Do not stay beyond your allotted time.
Thank you for your support of Catholic education – and of St. John’s School. We are so blessed to have such committed and devoted parents in our school community. May the Lord keep you safe – you remain in my constant prayers!
+Blessings,
Dr. Sara Baird Amodio
FATHER & DAUGHTER DANCE TONIGHT!
Thank you to everyone who have ordered dance tickets in advance. We will have a “Will Call” table at the front doors to the Eagle’s Nest with your dinner, dance, and photo tickets. Dinner is from 5:30 – 6:30 in the Eagle’s Nest. The dance is in the gym from 6:30 to 8:30 in the gym. The photo booth and games are in the rotunda and gym hallway. You can still buy tickets at the door! $25/couple at the door…$20 before 3:00 today!
MARDI GRAS AND ASH WENDESDAY
Tuesday February 16, at 2:15 Middle School instrumentalist will be playing “When the Saint Go Marching In” and will lead the procession down to the Gym. We will start in the Middle School and proceed down to the Elementary, going thru the front doors. Parents are welcome to join us. We will parade in the gym, going around in circles until the last class is in. Mrs. Hennessey will lead in a prayer. Students can wear their beads of gold, purple and pink. Then we will sing the Celtic Alleluia and bury it in a chest. We will leave quietly and go back to the classrooms to get backpacks and get ready for the loop.
ASH WEDNESDAY – We will be attending Mass, please have your student in their Mass attire.
BOX TOPS AND SOUP LABELS
Happy February St. John's Families. We wanted to thank everyone for collecting Box Tops and Campbell Soup Labels. We also want to remind everyone the importance of collecting and that these programs bring St. John's cash as well as other items. For the winning class we have a special prize at the end of the school year. The top four classes are as follows: Cunningham: 1125, Hennessy: 1005, Mertens: 983, and Martinek: 780. We have posted a new collection sheet for Box Tops. For February, the tops and labels need to be turned into your child's teacher by the 26th. If you have questions contact Angie cade9598@msn.com or Linda Len6886@yahoo.com.
K-4 Book Club
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first book club meeting on Tuesday. We had a wonderful group! 33 students came to read and learn. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, March 9, 3:00-4:15 PM, in the Eagle’s Nest. For next meeting, members should remember to read their books, complete their book covers, and finish their “Most Important Word” sheets. We look forward to our next conversation!
Mrs. Alyea's 3rd Grade Class is working on their service project this year; Pennies for Peace.
The Pennies for Peace program is designed to help students broaden their cultural horizons and learn about their capacities as philanthropists. It educates students about the world beyond their experience and shows them that they can make a positive impact on a global scale, one penny at a time. Students learn the rewards of sharing and working together to bring hope and education opportunities to the children in Pakistan and Afghanistan. While a penny is virtually worthless, in impoverished countries a penny buys a pencil and opens the door to literacy. Please as a family collect your pennies and send them in, there are jars at the front office and in Mrs. Alyea's classroom. We will send you an update on our total collection and what that means for children in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Thank you for your participation in this great event.
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.
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.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Scrip!
Woo your sweetheart with a spa day, flowers, candy, dinner, or a movie, and show your love for St. John’s at the same time! Here are some ideas (special orders must be received by Monday, Feb. 8th)
Spa Finder gift certificates can be special ordered for $25 each with 12% earnings. These gift certificates can be used locally at Trendz, Scruples, Massage Heights, and Naturally Yours. 1-800-FLOWERS and Fannie May Candy cards come in $10 increments and earn 25%! Both can be used for online orders. Local confectionaries available are See’s Candy certificates for $15.60 earning 23% and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory certificates in $10 increments earning 11%. Complete the evening with one of the many restaurant cards available on hand, and Cinemark gift cards, available with special order in $25 cards that earn 4%. (Now available in stock: Chipotle Mexican Grill $10 gift cards)
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 Lucero, Lukensow, Majeski, Mancina, Metzler 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
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