CATHOLIC SCHOOLS’ WEEK ENDS/REGISTRATION BEGINS

Dear Saint John’s School Families,

As we near the end of Catholic Schools Week, 2013, I would like to thank each and every one of you who contributed to, supported and attended the many events and activities.  From the Barn Dance, then the special weekend Masses, to the Open House, to Spirit Day, followed by the 4^th grade Archdiocese Mass and lunch hosted by Saint Johns, to yesterday’s Family Luncheon, until today, the Student/Staff athletic competition, all were successful and made for a great week. 

As calendars are turned to February tomorrow, it is now time to begin planning for the next school year.  The very first step is to hold REGISTRATION.  Please make this a top priority in order for us to move forward with our planning.  It would be greatly appreciated if we could receive your registration forms as soon as possible.    You will be delighted to learn that due to our generous benefactors contributing to our Endowment Fund and the prudent use of our resources, there will be NO increase in tuition for next year. 

Included in this packet you are receiving today is the ANNUAL REPORT for the Archdiocese of Denver Catholic Schools. Thank you for taking time to read this information about Catholic Education and the 38 Catholic Schools in our Archdiocese.

 On the cover you will open the Doors of Faith in our Catholic Schools, (actually, these are the doors of the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception).  The Cathedral is celebrating her 100^th year as the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Denver.

Inside you will become better acquainted with our Archbishop Aquila and Mr. Thompson, our Superintendent of the Archdiocese of Denver Catholic Schools.  Would it surprise you to learn that our Archbishop attended both Catholic elementary and high schools?

On the back cover you will find a FINANCIAL SNAPSHOT giving interesting facts about the 2012 Fiscal Year.   You will find Saint John’s tuition K-8 is lower than the average tuition for Affiliated Catholic families.  It is important to be informed about Catholic Education and share the good news with others.

Shalom,

Mrs. Schmitt

NATIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 2013

                                                                                                                                                                       

                                                       January 27-February 2                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Dear Saint John’s School Families,

Did you know that Catholic Schools Week began in 1974?  Catholic Schools Week always begins the last Sunday in January .   The theme for the National Catholic Schools Week 2013 is “Catholic Schools Raise the Standards.” The 2013 theme supports the recent launch of the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools, that ensure the effective operation and responsible governance Catholic schools across the country, thus promoting high academic standards and Catholic identity.

Below you will find how Saint John the Evangelist School celebrates the week.  We look forward to your participation in these events.

Shalom,

Mrs. Schmitt              

Schedule of Events!                             

¨ Saturday, January 26:

The Barn Dance from 5:30-8:00 in the school gym

4th Grade Spelling Bee

¨ Saturday & Sunday Masses, January 26-27:

Please come Mass with students in their Mass uniform!  We need all students to sit in the choir and SING!

¨ Sunday January 27^th: OPEN HOUSE!

Invite your friends & neighbors to the OPEN HOUSE from 12-2!

Stop by the Rotunda and check out your child’s art work at the

Saint John’s Art Show   

¨ Monday January 28:

Saint John Spirit Day! Allow extra time when driving through the loop for coffee. Students wear your favorite St John shirt with jeans for only $2. All money goes to our Adoration Chapel

¨ Tuesday January 29: 

Student Council serving cookies for $1, all money goes to the Adoration Chapel

4th Grade Mass for all schools in the Archdiocese  will be held here at St John’s

¨ Wednesday January 30:

Family Luncheon—Order form is on the next page

¨ Thursday January 31 :

Staff & Faculty vs. 8th Grade! Stay posted for more information

¨ Friday  February 1:

No School- Teacher Appreciation/In-service

Happy New Year

                                                 

Dear Saint John’s Parents,

“Happy New Year”.   What a perfect time of year it is to reflect on the past year, as well as to self-evaluate, and set our New Years’ resolutions and goals.  In an effort to continue to strive to make Saint John’s School the very best it can be, we are asking you parents to complete the following three surveys. The surveys are part of our self-assessment that is a critical component of the AdvancED Self-Assessment.  The AdvancED Self-Assessment is designed to serve as a valuable tool that will assist our school in reflecting upon our effectiveness as well as to prepare us for our upcoming Quality Assurance Review which will happen this spring. 

The Self-Assessment is based on Standards, which serve as the foundation of the AdvancED accreditation process.  In order to earn and maintain accreditation, schools must meet the Standards, engage in a process of continuous improvement and host a Quality Assurance Review (QAR) at least once every five years.  The SA has been designed to engage the school community in an in-depth evaluation of each of the standards, which assists a school to identify areas of strength and opportunities for improvement.  

Your input as parents is highly valued as a part of this in-depth evaluation.  PLEASE GIVE YOUR FEEDBACK AS PARTNERS IN YOUR CHILD’S EDUCATION BY COMPLETING THESE SURVEYS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, BUT NO LATER THAN, FRIDAY,  JANUARY 25. Thank you in advance for making this request a top priority to help Saint John’s continue to be an outstanding Catholic School.  Please be assured that your responses to this survey will be anonymous. Your honest opinion is appreciated.

Gratefully, Shannon Lotz, Chairperson for QAR experience & Lois Schmitt, Principal

SURVEY LINKS

Please complete all 3 surveys!

In an effort to improve system practices, Saint John the Evangelist School is conducting a Parent Survey. We value your opinion and ask that you take the time to complete this survey. In order to complete the survey, please go to: http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/6832514

In an effort to improve system practices, Saint John the Evangelist School is conducting a Catholic Identity Defining Characteristics Parent and Community Survey. We value your opinion and ask that you take the time to complete this survey. In order to complete the survey, please go to: http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/6917340

In an effort to improve system practices, Saint John the Evangelist School is conducting a Catholic Identity Program Effectiveness Parent and Community Survey. We value your opinion and ask that you take the time to complete this survey. In order to complete the survey, please go to: http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/9191124

Please be assured that your responses to this survey will be anonymous. Your honest opinion is appreciated. Thank you again for your time and attention to this matter.