Dear Saint John’s School Families,
Yes, we are “off and running”. Monday morning saw 241 Saint John’s Pre-school–eighth grade students arrive for classes. How exciting it is to see our school grow! A great deal of planning and preparation took place to result in the smooth beginning of this new school year.
First of all, thank you Saint John’s Families for celebrating the 11:00a.m. Mass together on “Back-To-School” Sunday. The picnic that followed gave everyone an opportunity to get acquainted or reacquainted. Mother Nature cooperated with cloud cover, and only a sprinkle of rain. The meeting in our gym was brief in order that the children could meet their teacher(s) and drop off their school supplies. It was a successful and happy Sunday. Monday’s abbreviated day was just what we needed to help our transition from vacation, especially on the hot day.
Of course, this first week consisted of everyone, students, staff and parents, learning schedules, routines, and expectations. With additional enrollment, the arrival and dismissal of students needs to receive attention. While the arrival/drop off “LOOP” in the morning for the K-4 children appears to be working quite successfully, the pick up “LOOP” in the afternoon needs a small change in order that cars are not backed up on Tyler Avenue causing confusion and a safety issue. Parents, please enter the “LOOP” from Tyler Avenue (west) and proceed immediately to the far right, passing the Middle School and the Church. Make two lines as you drive west toward the pick up location. As the “LOOP” moves slowly, please keep a tight space between your car and the one ahead. This will allow more cars to cross Tyler Avenue and be on Saint John’s Campus.
Your will be receiving a new/revised schematic which will outline the plan for each day’s arrival and dismissal. Thank you in advance for helping us get off to a smooth, new start.
Tara Kirkpatrick, a loyal PTO member, has once again agreed to put together a Saint John’s float for the Loveland Corn Roast Parade. Students, Staff and Parents, the parade begins earlier this year. Please help represent our school and be part of the parade. We will gather at 8:00a.m. on Railroad Avenue near Fairground’s Park, Float #45. What a great way to end our first week back!
Shalom,
Mrs. Schmitt
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