MOVING ON WITH NEW CHALLENGES AHEAD

Dear Saint John’s Families,

With only 3 ½ days of school remaining in this 2012-2013  school year,  reality is facing us, as significant milestones are near in the lives of many of our students and several staff members.   

Last evening, 15 of our 8^th graders were bid farewell during a beautiful graduation Mass, ceremony and reception.  The touching DVD of their lives brought laughter and tears.  Many of the graduates had been classmates since preschool.  To watch their lives unfold in front of us from childhood to now, high school, reminds all of us how quickly time passes, and how we all need to “make every day count”, as childhood and life is “oh” so short. 

This morning 29 of our preschoolers had a “moving up” celebration.  How excited they were, waving at mom and dad as cameras flashed and small diplomas were given to them by their 7^th grade Mass buddies.  A picnic with a unique cake with all of childrens’ names was then held outdoors on our east grassy playground.

Next week all of us will say our “goodbyes” to 3 of our special staff members.  Yes, this will be hard, and they will certainly be missed by all of us.  Truett Shilling, has accepted a technology teaching position, so will leave us as our Extended Day Director/Athletic Director.    Dana Brungardt, our Reading/Interventionist, has found that her own business is flourishing and can no longer balance her two jobs.  And, last but not least, Rachel/Campbell-Maher, our beloved kindergarten teacher is moving to Denver. 

Thanks for “ making every day count”!  See you next Tuesday.  Have a safe and fun Memorial Day weekend.

Shalom, Lois

Congratulations Confirmandi!

On Wednesday night the class of 2013 received the Sacrament of Confirmation! We would like to congratulate these students who worked hard to prepare for this day. May God, through the intercessions of Saint John the Evangelist,   continue to touch the hearts of all these students and inspire them to lead good Catholic lives. Congratulations, Jackson, Chelsea, Jack, Kevin, Eric, Weston, Sierra, Jennifer, Maggie, Jacqueline, Isabella, Nick, Mark, and Samantha.

We encourage the First Year Confirmation class (2014) to continue to work hard and continue to bless our community with their vibrancy and enthusiasm.

“The new things of God, the trials of life, remaining steadfast in the Lord. Dear friends, let us open wide the door of our lives to the new things of God which the Holy Spirit gives us. May he transform us, confirm us in our trials, strengthen our union with the Lord, our steadfastness in him: this is a true joy! So may it be.”   Pope Francis 4/28/13 Homily

DO YOU WANT TO DRIVE A PORCHE?

Dear Saint John’s School Families,

Well, don’t we all.  First, you need stick-shift practice.  Do we have a deal for you!  The Saint John’s school bus is a manual transmission, and drivers are wanted for school field trips during the school day hours for next year.  A CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) with a school bus endorsement is needed, but training can be provided for those tests. 

Do you occasionally have days off on school days?  Would you like to drive the Saint John’s school bus for field trips?  Dr. Scott Sunheim and Frank Paup have kindly volunteered to provide training this summer for anyone interested in volunteering for this special need.    This is your chance to fulfill your parent volunteer hours while enjoying some fun and interesting field trips.  Ladies and guys alike, please give Dr. Sunheim a call at     593.0345         if you could help us out and become a trained driver.  Our students love riding the bus as new as it is! 

 Thanks so much for considering this opportunity.

 Shalom,

Mrs. Schmitt

PREPARATIONS END/ CELEBRATIONS ARE NIGH

Dear Saint John’s School Families,

Jesus said, “Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”     Matthew 19:14    

Our Saint John’s second graders and eighth graders have been       carefully preparing for a very important milestone in their lives.      Receiving the Sacrament of the EUCHARIST and CONFIRMATION are two very special happenings in the life of a student here at Saint John’s Catholic School. 

What a blessing it is to have the instruction for these Sacraments be a part of the curriculum taught every day.    The excitement builds as tomorrow morning, Saturday, May 4,  our younger children make their FIRST HOLY COMMUNION.  How beautiful and precious they will be as they receive the EUCHARIST and realize this is an intimate union with CHRIST JESUS!  No doubt, each of us attending this special Mass will have fond memories of our own First Holy Communion.

The second extraordinary date on our school calendar is when our oldest students receive the sacrament of CONFIRMATION.  Archbishop Aquilla will confirm our eighth grade students on Wednesday, evening, May 15^th.   Both our younger and oldest students are very well         prepared to receive these two sacraments.

Please join us in the celebration and happiness for our students .

Shalom,

Mrs. Schmitt