Friday, September 10, 2010

St John the Evangelist Catholic School Chronicle


St John the Evangelist Catholic School Chronicle
September 10, 2010

Dear St. John’s School Families,

EVERY DAY BRINGS SURPRISES

Here at Saint John’s School and Parish each day goes very quickly. There is never a dull moment. What a happy, busy beehive it is! If you haven’t already heard from your child(ren) Wednesday brought a very special surprise. SISTER CAROLYN HOYING paid us an unexpected visit. I had the honor of introducing her to all of our students and teachers as she toured each classroom. She greeted the children and staff with hugs and “hellos” as she shared that she had been the principal here at Saint Johns for 16 years! She recognized some of the children when she was told their last names. She saw the resemblance to you their parents whom she was so well acquainted with when she was here. Hopefully, many of you received a message from your child , “Hello, from Sister Carolyn”. How special it was for the students to meet the very person for whom our gymnasium has been named after.

In keeping with our efforts to strive for academic excellence and “raise the bar” here at our school, teachers will carry out their lessons as carefully planned next week. Therefore, should you as parents wish for your child to hear President Obama’s Back to School Speech on Tuesday, September 14, 1:00PM ET, please plan to tape it and discuss it at home with them.

Let’s all enjoy tomorrow’s Golf Tournament and Saint John’s GALA. It’s time for enjoying some social time together.


Shalom,
Lois Schmitt
Lois Schmitt






SCHOOL PICTURE S
School pictures will be September 23 from 9 to 11am. Students in grades PK – 8 will have their individual pictures taken on this date. Your child may dress in their Sunday best or their school uniform. School picture forms came home today. There will be a makeup date in October to accommodate the 4 year old preschool and retakes.

BOX TOPS & CAMPBELL SOUP LABELS
Thank you parents for all you do to raise money for our school. We have heard there has been difficulties redeeming the bonus box tops online. I want to offer my assistance. If you are having troubles redeeming them or you just don't have the time to do it, email me (cade9598@msn.com) the code from the coupon and I will redeem them for your class. Write "REDEEMED" on your coupon and send it in with your other box tops and labels, so your class can have those counted into their totals.

ATHLETIC NEWS
Open Gym for Basketball
Beginning this week for grades 4-8 there will be open gym on Wednesdays from 3:15-4:00. This will continue thru September 22nd.

Boys Basketball Sign Ups
Basketball Sign ups are going on now. Please see Mrs. Thomas for paper work. The athletic fee is $100 per season. This is a change from last year. There are extras on the bulletin board in the rotunda. We do not have the numbers for a 5th grade boys team this year. Fifth grade will be allowed to play however, playtime is determined based on ability and game readiness.


PINWHEELS FOR PEACE
Imagine…“Whirled Peace” September 21, 2010
In today’s world, peace needs to become more than just a word. On September 21, 2010, St. John the Evangelist Catholic School plans to take part in an International art and literacy project, Pinwheels for Peace by “planting” pinwheels with messages of peace at grassy area by Sister Carolyn Hoying Gymnasium and in front of St. John the Evangelist Church.
Pinwheels for Peace is an art installation project started in 2005 by two Art teachers, Ann Ayers and Ellen McMillan, of Coconut Creek, Florida, as a way for students to express their feelings about what’s going on in the world and in their lives. In the first year, groups in over 1,325 locations throughout the world were spinning pinwheels on September 21st - there were approximately 500,000 pinwheels spinning throughout the world. Last year (year 4), 2010, over 3 million pinwheels were spinning in over 3,000 locations, including the United States, Europe, Asia, Australia, Canada, the Middle East, Africa and South America. Locally, Mrs. Brown will be coordinating the Pinwheels for Peace project this year.
This project is non-political – peace doesn’t necessarily have to be associated with the conflict of war, it can be related to violence/intolerance in our daily lives, to peace of mind. To each of us, peace can take on a different meaning, but, in the end, it all comes down to a simple definition: “a state of calm and serenity, with no anxiety, the absence of violence, freedom from conflict or disagreement among people or groups of people.”
St. John the Evangelist will create pinwheels, pinwheels of all shapes and sizes – as part of the creation process, the students will write their thoughts about "war and peace / tolerance/ living in harmony with others" on one side. On the other side, they will visually express their feelings. The students will assemble these pinwheels and on International Day of Peace they will "plant" their pinwheels by the Gym and Church as a public statement and art exhibit/installation.
On September 21, 2010, keep a lookout for the pinwheels – the spinning of the pinwheels in the wind will spread thoughts and feelings about peace throughout the country and the world!
For more information, go to http://www.pinwheelsforpeace.com or contact Mrs. Brown, 970.635.5868.

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.
· May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Please keep Deacon John Kunesmiller and his family in your prayers
· Pray that the family may be respected by all in its identity, and that its irreplaceable contribution to all of society be recognized.
· Pray for that the Church may offer new generations, through the believable proclamation of the Gospel, ever-new reasons of life and hope.
That Christians may contribute to alleviating the material and spiritual suffering of AIDS patients, especially in the poorest countries.
That children and young people may be messengers of the Gospel and that their dignity may always be respected and preserved from all violence and exploitation
That the nations of the earth, through knowledge and mutual respect, may grow in harmony and peace.
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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