St. John's Parish Day School Newsletter
for
April 12, 2018
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Last Wednesday, before we all left for Spring Break, our fifth graders had their final Life Prep session with Mrs. Richardson. This last session is always held as a nice dinner, with students setting the tables, lighting candles, saying a prayer, and enjoying polite conversation, which gives them an opportunity to call on all they have learned to demonstrate their manners and knowledge of proper behavior. Mrs. Richardson was kind enough to serve, while Ms. Grubb, Mrs. Grosso, and Mrs. Kozak were invited to attend. The guests could not have had a better time dining and chatting with the young adults that our fine, upstanding fifth graders demonstrated themselves to be. A night of prayer and maturity that celebrates growth from childhood through education into respectful citizens, the final Life Prep dinner is an event that showcases how our fifth graders have grown to internalize all of the Five Gifts that we teach at St. John's. Truly a fitting capstone for the full curriculum that develops our students into confident and respectful citizens, while sustaining the wonder and possibility of childhood.
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Yearbooks and Memory Books
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For LS Yearbooks:
Yearbooks can only be purchased
online
up until
May 4th.
If you have images to share you can upload them
HERE
or contact
Mrs. Kozak
. While you're thinking photos,
Fifth Grade Parents may also begin sending in their photos for the graduation slideshow and yearbook timeline and should also contact
Mrs. Kozak
.
For EC Memory Books
:
EC Memory Books will
sold online the first two weeks of May
. More information is coming soon. You can
contact
Mrs. Adams
with any other questions.
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SJPDS offers a variety of enrichment classes for students of all ages! Please complete the registration form and return it to the Main Office with payment. Note the start date and length of each program, as these may vary due to school closings. Register early, as spaces are limited!
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Vacation Bible School
June 25th
–
29th
4:30 PM
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7:15 PM
VBS is for those 3 years up to 8th grade. This year's theme is Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus, and it’s twice the fun for half the price $50 per child/teen or $100 for two or more. Everyone enjoys dinner, and receives a T-shirt and CD!
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Spots are filling up!
St. John's Summer Camp is specifically 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 different theme that's sure to spark curiosity, a love of learning, and more! Learn more on our website
HERE
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PA Dine Out & PA Social
Tonight
PA Dine Out Night at Buffalo Wild Wings in Columbia from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. PA Social at The Cellar from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
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Clean Sweep Rummage Sale
Friday, April 13th–Saturday, April 14th
10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Come shop! Funds raised from the sale support St. John's EC Outreach programs, including the Rt. 1 Day Resource Center, Kenya Connect, and local neighbors in need!
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Fifth Grade Photo
Thursday, April 19th
12:15 PM
Every year we take a special fifth grade class photo for the cover of the graduation program. Students must wear their formal uniforms.
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Flashback to the 80's
Saturday, April 21st
7:00 PM–11:00 PM
Get ready to party
NEXT Saturday! It's not too late to get your ticket. See you there!
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ERB Testing
Monday, April 23rd
–Friday, April 27th
Grades 2-5 have ERB Testing all this week.
Please try not to schedule any doctor/dentist/orthodontist appointments this week unless they are after 12:00 PM. Students may wear their PE uniforms every day the week of testing.
Remember to keep the halls quiet, give our students your support, and be extra kind to them!
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Coffee With Headmaster
Wednesday, April 25th
8:30 AM–9:30 AM
Join our Headmaster for some coffee and conversation in the Clark House Conference Room. Contact
Ms. Ashton
for more information.
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SJEC Family Bingo Night
Friday, April 27th
7:00 PM
Come out for a fun evening with the family! Themed prize packages (Restaurant Gift Card basket, Movie Night, Sweet Tooth, Picnic Theme and more) will be given to the lucky winners. Doors open at 6:30 PM and Bingo begins at 7:00 PM.
Admission is $10/person and a family of four pack available for $35.
Cost includes Bingo cards, lemonade and popcorn. Additional Bingo cards are available for purchase as well as pizza, snacks, and soda. Grab your Troll dolls and come try your luck!
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Community Chats for Parents II
Thursday, May 3rd
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Amy Abell is our next speaker. She is a certified Health & Wellness Coach through the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute and has added additional coursework through the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, and mother of two St. John’s Parish Day School alumni. This presentation will take place in ASH and is designed specifically for parents. To learn more, you can visit her site
here
. Other questions about the even can go to
Mrs. Beth Hardon
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THIS EVENT MAY BE RECORDED/LIVE STREAMED
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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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April 13 and 14
Clean Sweep
April 19
Fifth Grade Photo
April 21
80s Dance Party
April 23-27
ERB Testing
April 25
Coffee w/Headmaster
May 2
Spirit Day -
WEAR GREEN
PA Dine Out
Noon Dismissal
May 3
Open House
Parent Chat II
May 5
Spring Carnival
May 7
Variety Show Rehearsal
May 9
K Welcome Night
May 10
EC Muffins w/Mom
PA Social
May 11
Variety Show
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Special Offers for St. John's Families
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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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Need Mulch? St. John's J2A Mulch Fundraiser
The St. John's J2A Youth Group is selling mulch on
April 21st
to support their 2018 Pilgrimage to Spain. You can pick up the mulch at St. John's or if you order a minimum of 10 bags and live within a 15 mile radius of St. John's, they will deliver the mulch to your home. Bags are 3 cubic feet of shredded hardwood mulch (larger than the bags you find at retail stores) and cost $5 a bag/pick-up or $6 a bag/delivered. Supply is limited and you must reserve your bags
here
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St. John's Episcopal Church
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Spirit Bear's Important Resources
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