St. John's Parish Day School Newsletter
for
March 8, 2018
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Daylight Savings Time Sunday, March 11th, Spring Forward!
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A Slice of Life
Do you know about our enrichment programs? Our teachers, staff, and other program leaders put a lot of effort into preparing engaging and interesting programs for our students. One such program is the "Cooking and Baking" class taught by Mrs. Crumback. The class begins with everyone sitting down together in a circle and reading a book that relates to the day's dishes; this week, our students made pizza from scratch. After washing up, students got started by measuring out the different ingredients--learning tricks along the way, such as using a spoon coated with olive oil to measure honey, so it won't stick, and how to knead like a pro. Our students also learned what part each ingredient plays in creating the dough, how yeast works, and how and why the dough rises. Another positive result of these classes has been some students overcoming picky eating habits, and becoming more open to trying new foods. It was such a pleasure to watch these happy students create their pizzas, giggling, munching on shredded cheese, and shaping their dough into big hearts! Thanks to Mrs. Crumback for putting your
heart
into this program.
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Lockdown Drill Rescheduled
Due to the school closure on Friday, March 2nd, we have rescheduled the Lockdown/Shelter Drill for next Thursday, March 15th.
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Easter Baskets for Collington Square
It is a St. John’s Parish Day School tradition to join efforts with St. John’s Episcopal Church to support those families in need residing in Baltimore’s Collington Square Community at Easter. Together we provide Easter Baskets of the less traditional kind filled with food and basic necessities, rather than candy and toys.
Directly outside your child’s classroom will be a white basket labeled with a desired item for each collection effort. Simply drop this item in the basket any time between
Friday, March 1st and Friday, March 23rd and church volunteers will deliver the baskets to the families on Palm Sunday, March 25th.
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Vote Today!
St. John's Parish Day School has been
nominated for "Best Preschool" and "Best Independent School" by the Baltimore's Child Reader's Choice Awards. These two categories are about 5 pages in. You do not have to vote for every item to be able to move on to the next. Thank you for your support!
The last day to vote is 11:59 PM, Sunday, April 1st.
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Yearbooks and Memory Books
For yearbooks only: To ensure we order the correct number of yearbooks, we will be
processing all orders online
up until
May 1st.
If you have images to share you can upload them
HERE
or contact
Mrs. Kozak
. While you're thinking photos,
fifth grade parents can also start sending in their photos for the graduation slideshow.
For information on how to help with Memory Books, please contact
Mrs. Adams.
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SJPDS Summer Camp
St. John's Summer Camp is especially designed for children
3 1/2 years
old up to children
entering Kindergarten in Fall 2018
. Campers will have tons of fun while learning. Each week explores a theme that's sure to spark curiosity, a love of learning and more! Read about our themes and more information on our website
HERE
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If you register before
March 29th
(
only TWO weeks left!)
, you can enjoy
10% off
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Teacher Appreciation Thank Yous
Tomorrow wraps up the last day of Teacher Appreciation Week. A
huge thank you
to our
Parents' Association
, to Mrs. Montgomery, Mrs. Hendon, Mrs. Jefferson, Mrs. St. Cyr, Mrs. Browning, Mrs. Morley, for a week of car duties, pink drinks, green eggs, popcorn, relaxation, and so much more.
Thank you also to
to Peter & Margarete Toeneboehn
of the
Columbia, Laurel & Lanham
Edible Arrangements
for their generous and kind donation of delicious smoothies!
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Class Pictures
Tuesday, March 13th and Wednesday March 14th
Please have Lower School children dressed in their formal uniform on their picture day.
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EC Health Fair
Friday, March 16th
9:30 AM–11:45 AM
Come to All Saints Hall and make sure to hit every station for a morning of healthy fun and information!
There is no school for Lower School students this day due to Conferences.
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LS Conferences
Friday, March 16th
Sign Ups:
Click here
t
o sign up to meet with your child's Classroom Teacher.
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Spring Campus Cleanup
Saturday, March 17th
8:30 AM
Join us for our annual Spring Campus Cleanup. A day of coffee, doughnuts, and an opportunity to gather with friends, and to meet new ones. There are plenty of projects for participants of all skill levels and ages. Please bring your rakes, shovels, and other gardening supplies. There will also be a hot dog lunch grilled by Mr. Brad Lieberman, Past-Parent and Trustee.
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Parents' Association Dine-Out
Tuesday, March 20th
Going to a Dine-Out is a fun and easy way to volunteer with the PA, spend time with family and friends, and raise money. This time we will be heading to
Chipotle in Ellicott City
. Please bring the flyer below to dinner.
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Easter Resurrection Tomb Garden
LS
Tuesday, March 20th 3:30 PM
–4:30 PM
EC
Wednesday, March 21st 3:05 PM
–4:00 PM
Children of St. John’s Parish Day School are invited to a hands-on experience of anticipating the resurrection of Jesus and preparing for new life. Children come for a time of storytelling and reflection as they
plant a miniature “resurrection garden”
of their own to take home, tend, and watch grow.
It will be ready for Easter!
Registration Fee
:
$10 includes a simple snack and all supplies.
To
register fill out the form and hand it and the fee in to the Main Office before March 12th
. For more information,
contact Denise Vesuvio
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Night of the Arts
Thursday, March 22nd
6:30 PM
–7:30 PM
Imagine walking into St. John's to see wonderful art displays set up all over to browse and ponder, then being invited to ASH to continue your artistic adventure, featuring music, costumes, and drama! Our students have been working hard to prepare all of this just for you. You don't have to imagine it; you just have to attend!
All LS students will perform this evening and should report to their classroom at 6:15, ready to go on. If you have any questions, please contact
Mrs. Khandjian
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Kenya Connect 5K
Saturday, March 24th
9:00 AM
Dust off your sneakers for a fun 5K walk/run through the beautiful neighborhood of Dunloggin to support our outreach partner Kenya Connect. There will be a Kids Fun Run for children under 9, and hand-carved medallions for the top three age group winners!
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Tea with Headmaster
Wednesday, March 28th
2:30 PM
Parents are invited to join these casual chat sessions in Clark House to meet with our Headmaster and discuss
Our Mission. There will be two more dates: April 25th at 8:30 AM, and May 30th at 2:30 PM. "Coffees" are the morning sessions, and "Teas" are the afternoon sessions.
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Flashback to the 80's
Saturday, April 21st
7:00 PM–11:00 PM
Calling all families! We need your help to make this event a huge success! Here is what you can do:
- Buy your tickets!
- Invite friends, neighbors, and co-workers. This is a community event, everyone is welcome!
- Share this event on your Facebook page.
- Donate just an hour of your time. Decorations, entertainment, auction, marketing, all areas need your support. We especially need volunteers the night of the event!
- Donate an auction item- a bottle of wine, gift card, gift you received, anything you think someone would want to purchase.
- Be a Sponsor for the event- packages start at just $500 and get you in the door, reserved seating for the night, a mention in the program, drink tickets, and much more!
We also need:
- Legwarmers
- Vinyl records
- Slinkies
- Baskets or bins to hold auction packages
- Tissue paper (new or used)
- Heavy paper
- Bubble wrap or similiar packing materials
- Crinkle
- Ribbon
Tickets are available
online only and will not be sold at the door.
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2018 SJPDS Variety Show
Friday, May 11th
6:30 PM
We are excited to begin planning the 2018 SJPDS Variety Show! Students look forward to sharing their talents with their friends, families, and teachers in a fun and supportive environment.
Acts are limited to 3 minutes each, and group acts are encouraged. In the past, students have performed comedy, dance, signing, spoken word, karate, gymnastics, magic, and musical acts, among others.
Auditions will be held March 26th and 28th from 3:30 PM-6:30 PM,
and a
Sign Up Genius will be sent out to sign up for time slots shortly. While we hold 'auditions', all students who wish to perform will be included in the show. The auditions allow us a chance to give some guidance to the performers and also to assist us in planning out the show. Acts do not need to be fully polished for the auditions (i.e. song lyrics don't have to be memorized, routines don't need to be finalized, etc.).
If your child is interested in participating in the Variety Show,
please complete and submit the form below
to your child's classroom teacher
by Monday, March 19th
. Please e-mail any questions to
Anne Stagnl
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Spring Fling
Saturday, May 19th
11:00 AM–3:00 PM
Do you enjoy shopping or an afternoon out with friends and family? If so, then plan to attend Spring Fling right here at St. Johns! There will be over 60 tables to browse featuring home decor, art, gourmet food, women's clothing & accessories, bath and beauty products, items for kids, and much more. Come show your support for SJPDS and small local businesses.
Interested in being a vendor?
Contact
Lisa Hermodsson
for more information/application.
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March 8
PA Social at the Cellar
Parent Chat Series
March 9
Last Day Teacher Appreciation Week
March 11
Daylight Savings
March 13 and 14
Class Pictures
March 16
EC Health Fair
LS Conferences
No School LS
Possible Snow
Make Up Day
March 17
Spring Campus Cleanup
March 20
Easter Resurrection Tomb Garden LS
PA Dine-Out
March 21
Easter Resurrection Tomb Garden EC
March 22
Night of the Arts
March 24
Kenya Connect 5K
March 26
Variety Show Auditions
March 28
EC Easter Parade 3-Day Classes
Tea with Headmaster
Variety Show Auditions
Final 5th Grade Life Prep Session
Gala Decorating Party
March 29
EC Easter Parade All Other
March 30 - April 8
Spring Break
April 9
Classes Resume
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Special Offers for St. John's Families
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Peter & Margarete Toeneboehn of
Edible Arrangements is offering us a
$10 discount
applicable to any order for a fruit arrangement or box of dipped fruit placed by phone or in-store (not website) at any of their three locations:
Columbia
- 6925 Oakland Mills Rd 410-290-6630
Laurel
- 13600 Baltimore Ave 301-497-9225
Lanham
- 9100 McHugh Dr 301-322-3160
Simply mention "St. John's Parish Day School."
This discount cannot be combined with any others.
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The PA has restarted the
Scrips Program. You order gift cards, (physical or e-cards), pay for them, then use them. The donation percentage from each card is then sent to the school’s business office for our account. Friends and family can participate too. If a loved one wants to participate, that person will need to provide information to confirm their association with a student.
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Support St. John's Parish Day School
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