February 4, 2010
Love the Learning. Build our Friendships. Live the Faith
Dear St. John’s Parents-
I hope that this letter finds you warm and safe in this unexpected crazy weather!
We had an incredible Catholic School’s Week last week! The students had a ball! It was so fun to see all of the school spirit and to see the joy of each student participating in the events designed to celebrate Catholic Schools. We have an amazing school – made up of incredible teachers, students, and parents. I very special thanks goes out to the CSW committee volunteers who made this week possible for us – especially Briana Lasher and her tireless work behind the scenes – Thank you!
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
To all Parishioners and/or School Parents: We will be holding a Town Hall type of meeting at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church on Wednesday, February 10th from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the church proper. The purpose of this meeting will be a discussion of the mission and future of the Church and School as a Christian community.
Because of Father’s meeting on Wednesday the Edline training will be moved to Thursday from 6:00pm -7:00pm in the Eagle’s nest.
PTO meeting is Thursday, 7:00pm in the Eagle’s nest
Father-Daughter Dance-Sponsored by National Junior Honor Society
February 12, 5:30-8:30,, Eagle’s Nest
A spaghetti dinner will be served and followed by games, crafts and dancing.
Cost: $20 per couple, and $10 for every extra person (additional $5 for tickets at the door)
Any questions please contact: Mrs. Siedenburg at siedeca@saintjohns.net
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.
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.
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)
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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EXTENDED DAY ART CONTEST WINNERS
The winners of each classroom that participated are
Pre 3-Neeley Pre 4- Gordon Jr K – Brock Anton K/CM- Grey Snodgrass
K/W- Mackenzie Nedom 1/L- Skye Luce 1/M- Abigail Delzeit
2M – Angelina Bond 3A – Ellie Edwards 3B – Kelsey Brichacek
4/P – Megan Valliere 4/C – Emma Wyant 5 – Makayla Dennis
6- -Charly Daws 7- Sarah Clinkenbeard
1st Place – Megan Valliere
2nd Place – Ellie Edwards
3rd Place – Abigail Delzeit
Many Thanks to the Parish Office for the difficult task in judging. All runners up have been matted by Val Davison’s husband Michael, of Otteman’s Art Studio.
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.
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 Lopez-Fink, Lotz, Love, Lowery, Luce, Montoya 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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