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An Episcopal Day School in Ellicott City, Maryland
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The Road to Kindergarten
Four Year Old and TK Families- Join Us!
Tuesday, October 3
6:30 - 7:45 PM
- Bring your child in their pajamas to enjoy a story and a snack with the St. John's Bear
- Learn about "A Day in the Life" of a St. John's Kindergartener
- Meet parents who have chosen St. John's for Kindergarten
- Ask questions of and meet the Kindergarten teachers
- Experience the St. John's difference
Road to Middle School
4th & 5th Grade Families- Join Us!
 Wednesday, October 4
6:30 - 7:45 PM
Media Center
This parent-child event is designed to assist 4th and 5th grade families in navigating the process of applying to middle school. Learning Specialist, Beth Hardon, and Admissions Director, Nadine Marks, will provide practical steps for managing your search process with ease and confidence. Students will reconnect with recent SJPDS alumni while parents learn about admission deadlines, entrance exams, shadow day visits, and how to organize the various elements of the search process.
Both parents and students will have the benefit of hearing from a panel of recent SJPDS alumni representing a variety of public and private schools. Alumni will share their middle school experiences along with tips for making an easy transition to middle school.
Questions about these events?
Contact:
nmarks@stjohnspds.org
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EC Chats and LS Conferences
Tomorrow, September 29th
We look forward to seeing everyone for Parent- Teacher Chats and  Conferences tomorrow. Please use the links below to view the schedule.
Click here
to view the LS Classroom Teacher schedule.
Click here t
o view the Specialist Teacher schedule.
Conference Care is available in the Media Center between
8 am and 4 pm on Friday, September 29th.
Click here
to view the Conference Care schedule.
IMPORTANT REMINDER:
SJPDS is closed tomorrow, Friday, September 29th to allow time for Early Childhood Chats and Lower School Conferences. Have a wonderful weekend!
Individual Photos are Tuesday, October 3rd and Wednesday,  October 4th. Please click here
see when your child will have their picture taken. LS students are to wear their formal uniform on the day of pictures.
Episcopal Schools Sunday is October 8th
To celebrate National Episcopal Schools Week, the Rev. Ann
 Ritonia, Rector of St. John's Church, has invited Dr. Chip Prehn to preach at 9:00 am and 11:30 am and to lead the Sunday morning adult class in between the services
(10:30 am).
Dr. Prehn will offer a short course on the history of Episcopal Schools in the United States. He will also speak to the matter of faith-based schools in general and how high-quality independent schools such as St. John's Parish Day School are an essential part of the Mission of God's Church in the world. For more information, please contact either the Parish or School office.
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GOLF: Looking for a fun fall activity to spend an afternoon outside  in the lovely weather?
How about teeing off with your St. John's friends at Turf Valley Resort? It's not too late to register - play, as a single or foursome, or to just enjoy lunch in support of our Biennial Golf Classic!
This event is Friday, October 27
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There are also sponsorship opportunities still available:
· Title Sponsor, Exclusive or Title Co-Sponsors
· Luncheon & Awards Sponsor
· Green Corporate Sponsor
· Putting Contest Sponsor
· Longest Drive Sponsor
· Closest to the Pin Sponsor
· Friends & Family of SJPDS
Click here for additional details.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Please click the above logo to reach their website!
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Substitute Teachers/Assistants Needed!
St. John's needs subs! If you would like to help, or know someone who would like to be on our sub list, please contact:
Open House
 Spread the St. John's fire by inviting your friends and neighbors to Open House!
October 25th
November 10th
Open House programs take place from 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Guests will have the opportunity to tour the school, see the classrooms in action, and meet teachers and staff.
Curriculum tables will be set up to showcase the exciting things happening in the classroom. To register, visit www.stjohnspds.org
DID YOU KNOW?
All parents of children enrolled in St. John's Parish Day School are members of the Parents' Association? Well, you are! As members you are encouraged to participate with the PA to the fullest of your gifts and talents.
Genevieve Fundraiser
Please help support our PA by participating in our Fall Fundraiser!
You can shop through the catalog, online and even invite friends and family. Our school account number is 14162. Orders are due by October 13th.
Click here for more details.
Submit Your Box Tops. Win Great Prizes!
It's time to send in your Box Tops by this Friday, September 29, 2017.
Click here for details.
Giant A+ Rewards
Help our school earn cash for the children and teachers.
Click here to find out how you can help!
Thank you for your support.
Spirit Wear
The Parents' Association is still accepting order forms for Spirit Wear!
Click here
to view Spirit Wear and print order forms.
Please return completed forms with payment to the main office or your classroom teacher in an envelope labeled "PA Spirit Wear".
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Bake Sale!
 Our fifth graders will be selling sweet treats at lunch on Wednesday,
October 4th, 11th, and 18th! Treats will be for sale in ASH during all lunch shifts (11:30-1:30). They cost 50 cents each, and all the money raised will go to help our friends in Kenya. While all of our treats are nut free, we cannot guarantee that they come from a nut free kitchen.
Thanks in advance for your support!
VIMEO
St. John's now has its own Vimeo video page.
Click here to check it out!
COMMERCIALS: Look for us on TV!
Our commercials through Comcast cable will be viewable to 91,000 homes in Howard County and an additional 91,000 homes in Baltimore County. They not only feature our campus, classrooms, and students, but also our lovely Associate Head of School Mrs. Grosso! Let us know via our Facebook page when you've seen it and let us know what you think.
Don't have cable? No problem!
Click here to view our two commercials via our very own website.
It's also on our
Vimeo channel!
Annual Fund
Mr. Andrew Genz and Dr. Anne Stengl will serve as the Parent Co-Chairs of the Annual Fund. They are the parents of Zoe and Jasper. Parents, Alumni, and Friends of SJPDS will soon hear more about the Annual Fund.
Stay tuned!
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Thank you families for your help in maintaining the safety of our friends on campus. Please help us follow these important safety tips:
- NO PASSING! When entering campus, please do not
 attempt to pass vehicles waiting in the car line. The line will advance shortly, and you will be able to proceed to your destination. Keep children in their car seats and buckled whenever the car is moving.
- Please avoid parking in the spots across from the E.C. Parking Lot from 2:00 to 4:00 pm, as it causes a back-up for carline. Please take a moment to see the traffic map.
- Obey all traffic and parking signs on the campus. Be especially aware of the STOP sign near the upper playground crosswalk as you enter campus.
- Please refrain from cell phone use while driving.
- For families who walk their children into school, please park in designated spaces and enter through the main entrance near the flagpole.
Thank you for helping us to Be St. John's Safe!
SAVE THE DATES
Fall Family Fun Day
Saturday, October 14th at 1:00 pm
Fall Campus Clean Up
Saturday, October 28, 2017
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Pizza Friday
The P.A. thanks you for all of your pizza orders!
If you haven't ordered yet, and would like to, please note that new orders/changes can take up to a week to process. We appreciate your help and patience. Click here to view the new Pizza Friday form.
Please
click here to sign up to help out with Pizza Fridays.
A Note From Our Nurses
St. John's Parish Day School is committed to working with all of our families to provide a healthy environment for all or our children. We strive to provide a nut-free environment for our children with peanut and tree nut allergies. Please
click here
to learn how you can help keep St. John's nut free.
Drop-In Chats for 2017-2018
A big THANK YOU for those of you who were able to join Mrs. Beth Hardon for Drop-in Chats yesterday in the Clark House Conference Room! We hope you can attend one sometime this fall.
The next Drop-in Chat will be on October 11th at 3:00 pm.
Any questions please email Mrs. Hardon, St. John's Learning Specialist.
Click here to view the 2017-2018 schedule.
Hot Lunch Program
Vocelli's Catering has many delicious offerings available to students.
Click here to view the menu and ordering information.
Orders must be placed 7 days in advance. Simply fill out an account for your child and you are ready to order! For questions that cannot be answered on the ordering website, please contact
Mrs. Suzanne Hustead, Lunch Coordinator.
PLEASE NOTE: Vocelli's Catering will not offer lunch on Fridays due to Pizza Fridays. All children will need a packed lunch on Fridays if they do not order pizza.
Remind Texts 
Have you signed up to receive SJPDS texts? If not,
click here to learn how to sign up. We use our texting system for emergencies and inclement weather. Please contact
Katie Baus if you have any questions.
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9/29/17
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School Closed for Conferences
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10/3/17- 10/4/17
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Individual Student Pictures
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10/3/17
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Road to Kindergarten 6:30 pm
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10/4/17
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Road to Middle School 6:30 pm
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10/8/17
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Episcopal Schools Sunday- parent/child event
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10/9/17
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Open House 10:00 am-11:30 am
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10/14/17
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Fall Family Fun Day- 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
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10/17/17
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Fifth Grade Parent Meeting 6:30 pm
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10/20/17
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Pizza with Pops
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10/25/17
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Open House 10-11:30 am
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10/27/17
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St. John's Golf Classic
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10/28/17
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Fall Campus Clean Up
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St. John's Blessing of the Animals
Blessing of the Animals at St. John's on Sunday, October 1st at 1:30 pm
Bring your pet to be blessed at this outside worship. The service begins at 1:30 pm on the Rose Hill field. St. John's Rite-13 youth group (7th and 8th graders) will host this free event. Donations will be accepted on behalf of Small Miracles Pet Rescue and the ASPCA of Maryland. Pets will receive a special certificate once they are blessed. We ask that all pets be on a leash or in a crate/cage.
Please click here for more details.
"Mistletoe Village" Returns to St. John's
Put this great shopping event on your calendar! Mistletoe Village is a holiday gift boutique here at St. John's on Sunday, October 29th from 1:30 - 5:30. Mistletoe Village is the perfect way to start your holiday shopping by supporting local small businesses offering a large variety of items including clothing, art, jewelry, women's accessories, home decor, children's items, specialty foods, beauty items, and much more. Admission is free and food will be available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the St. John's Journey to Adulthood youth pilgrimage to Spain next summer. For more information contact Lisa Hermodsson at
hermodsson@verizon.net
Interested in Learning More about St. John's Church?
The program year kicked off last weekend.
Children's classes start at 10:15 am. You can register for Children's and Youth programs any time during the church year.
Click here to learn more about St. John's Children's programs.
Click here for a registration form. The next New Member Forum, will be held Sunday, Oct. 1 at 10:30 am in the Clark House (where the SJPDS Admin Offices are located). This forum is an excellent opportunity to learn more about St. John's Children's and Youth programs as well as the many ways we are joined as the community of St. John's.
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Road to KIndergarten
October 3rd at 6:30 pm
Road to Middle School
October 4th at 6:30 pm
Open House
October 9th at 10:00 am
Drop-In Chats
October 11th at 3:00 pm
Fall Family Fun Day
October 14th @ 1:00pm
Golf Classic
October 27, 2017
Turf Valley Resort
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