The Cardin al Newsletter
 
Welcome to the Third Edition of "The Cardinal!"
St. John the Baptist Catholic School is excited to share its monthly school newsletter!  You will find information about what's going on at the school, including academics, athletics, service projects, events and information about our alumni.  
 

 
Academics

Owl Investigation
Mrs. Rhoades' Junior High science students recently learned about owls. They especially focused on owls that live in Nebraska. To help apply their knowledge, students were broken into groups to dissect owl pellets. They used a bone chart key to help them identify what animals the owl consumed.

 

The Principal's Office
First quarter has flown by, and we have done so much, had so much fun, and have learned a ton. It was great to see all of the parents at parent teacher conferences. We had a 96% attendance rate at this semester's conferences! We are truly blessed to have such great support!

Our Book Fair has been a great success. The last time we had a book fair was 9 years ago! We are all very excited and appreciative of all the books that were purchased for our classrooms, students and families.

 
Athletics & Activities
Basketball Season Has Begun!
This year we have 5th/6th/7th girls, 5th/6th boys, and 7th/8th boys combined teams.
 
The first games are scheduled for December 1st!  
Student Council Thanksgiving & Advent Projects

The student council will collecting canned goods/ nonperishable items from Nov. 7-18 for Thanksgiving.
   
Advent Project:
Week 1 (Nov. 28-Dec. 2) Hats, Gloves, Mittens 
Week 2 (Dec. 5-9) Blankets
Week 3 (Dec. 12-16) Baby Items



Upcoming Events:
 
November
16th: Home & School Meeting
23rd: In-service: NO SCHOOL
24th-25th: Thanksgiving Break: NO SCHOOL
 
   December
6th: 5th-8th Grade Christmas Program
8th: Immaculate Conception: NO SCHOOL
13th: K-4th Grade Christmas Program



 
Faith & Service
Pink Prayers
On October 31st, our entire school held a Pink Out in remembrance of the Speer/Perez Family. We are continuing to send prayers. "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." John 1:5
All Saints Day Parade!
Mrs. Prestridge and her second grade class celebrated All Saints Day in a special way.  Students dressed up as either their favorite Saint, or the Saint that they were named after. They paraded through the halls and classrooms, singing loudly for all to enjoy!

 
Cardinals in the News
Honor Roll
A huge congratulations to our Honor Roll Students this semester. In order to make Honor Roll, a student needs to have all "A"s or "B"s in every subject.

We know that all of our students have worked hard, and we are proud of each and everyone of you! Keep up the good work! 


 
Alumni in the News
Go Prarie Wolves!
Congratulations to Emily Bogle and Emily Warden on making the Nebraska Wesleyan University dance team! Both ladies graduated from St. Johns in 2012, and are still great friends as freshmen in college. We are so proud of you both! Go Prairie Wolves!

Have any STJB Alumni news? We would love to hear it!