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   November 22, 2016
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Dear St. John the Baptist Families,

Our school community is filled with so many blessings and there is so very much to be grateful for!  I certainly have an abundance of gratitude  for the gift of your children, the gift of our dedicated staff and am honored to be part of this Catholic school family.  I pray that the Thanksgiving holiday ahead gives you some time to slow down and be with all of the blessings in your life. 
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Prayers are requested for those who are sick, without work, those who are hungry and homeless, those suffering the loss of a loved one and for peace in the world.

Blessings for a Wonderful Week!
Report Cards
1st Trimester Report Cards (K-8) and student's  STAR (1-8) testing results were sent home with your child/ren today. Please sign and return the ONLY THE ENVELOPE on Monday, November 28th.

TURNING IMAGINATION INTO REALITY
                                                            ...IN JUST 7 DAYS




... new water fountains/water bottle refill stations on the main school yard.

                             CLICK HERE to 






...new play structure to replace the swinging bars and padding on the main school yard                                                     CLICK HERE to  Donate to a New Playspace Now!
 
... the ability to extend tuition assistance to  families  would not have otherwise been able to afford a Catholic  education.  PRICELESS!



#Giving  Tuesday brings about real change; It brings together the collective power of nonprofits, families and individuals-to encourage and amplify small acts of kindness  while contributing to a cause that's important to you.

#Join families, alumni, staff and faculty to give back to educating children at St. John the Baptist School on #Giving  Tuesday.

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Thanksgiving Food Drive a Success!

An abundance of gratitude goes out to all families that donated to our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive.  We met our goal of filling 3 large bins of essential food staples and as a thank you, all students received free dress today.  Way to go team St. John's!

Christmas Card Design Contest
Our annual Christmas Card Design Contest is now underway in our Preschool - 8th Grade classrooms!  Entries are due Wednesday 11/30/16  by 3:00pm and students may submit as many designs as they would like!  The winning designer will receive a $50 gift card of his/her choice.  The design template can be found  HERE
2015 Christmas Card Winner Fabian Sanchez
Agape Christmas Program is Fast Approaching!
Our annual Agape celebration will be here soon and this year it's set for Thursday, December 15t h  with all classes performing!  We will begin the evening with a potluck dinner at 6:00pm.  Here's a breakdown of what each family, per class is expected to bring to the celebration!
 
Preschool - Main Dish to serve at least 10
Kindergarten - Main Dish to serve at least 10
Grade 1 - Salad to serve at least 10
Grade 2 - Dessert to serve at least 10
Grade 3 - Dessert to serve at least 10
Grade 4 - Salad to serve at least 10
Grade 5 - Main Dish to feed at least 10
Grade 6 - Salad to serve as least 10
Grade 7 - Dessert to serve at least 10
Grade 8 - Main Dish to feed at least 10
 
PTG will provide drinks and coffee for the evening.

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St. John the Baptist School has an active presence on Social Media. Here are the following places you can follow Student Activities, School news and information and great photos from the 2016-17 year!


SAVE THE DATE! ANNUAL CRAB FEED FEBRUARY 11, 2017


Make sure to mark your calendars for our Annual Crab Feed FEBRUARY 11, 2017.  
This year's Crab Feed will feature both 
SILENT AND LIVE AUCTION ITEMS!
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Safe Environment Training & Live Scans
All parents/guardians who volunteer at St. John the Baptist School must complete a Virtus Online Safe Environment Training course and have a Diocese of Oakland LIVE SCAN on file. See below for both the link and the Live Scan form.
  • Virtus Online Safe Environment Training link.  Please bring certificate of completion to the main office.  Please go the "Protecting God's Children for Adults" course site.
  • Diocese of Oakland Live Scan Form.  Please bring this form and identification with you to a live scan agency such as your local police station or UPS store.
The 2016-2017 School Calendar is now on School Speak

November 23-25
NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING VACATION

November 28
Classes Resume

December 1
8th Grade Field Trip to "A Christmas Carol"

December 2
9:30am - School Liturgy - 8th Grade to Present

December 4
9:30am - School Liturgy - 8th Grade to Present

December 7
FREE DRESS with $1 Donation to St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
12 NOON Dismissal

December 9
Seele Stars Fireside Performance 6:00pm - Gym

December 13
7:00pm Athletic Club Meeting - Library/Media Center

December 15
6:00pm AGAPE Christmas Program - Gym

December 16
FREE DRESS with Purchased Pass

December 20
FREE DRESS for December Birthdays

December 21
12 Noon Dismissal
PTG Children's Christmas Party

December 22 - January 8
NO SCHOOL CHRISTMAS VACATION

January 9
Classes Resume

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