Let Your Light Shine!
I am the light of the world.
Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but have the light of life.
-John 8:12
May 17, 2019

Spring Program - Thank you to all who attended and supported our music program last week. HUGE thank you to Miss Heather for sharing her talent and positive energy with all of us!

Band - There will be one more week of band lessons - May 21-23. There will be NO lessons the last week of school - May 28-30.

Field Day Volunteers - Thank you for volunteering! Please come to the school by 11:00 AM for an informational meeting with Mrs. Wavrin. Then you can join the rest of the school for lunch! You can bring your own lunch or email the school office if you would like a school lunch office@johnirelandschool.org . If you are having school lunch, please let us know by 8:15 AM on Friday, May 24th. Lunch will begin at 11:25 on this day so we can start field day at noon.

School Mass or Masses - We are working on scheduling one or two school Masses before we end the school year. At this time, we do not have anything confirmed. The kindergarten class is practicing for Mass, and if we are unable to have another Mass we will have a special prayer service so they can lead us in prayer. We will keep you posted.

Birthday Lunch - The last birthday lunch of the school year will be on Wednesday, May 22nd beginning at 11:50. We will celebrate those who have birthdays in May, June, and July. If you would school lunch on that day, please contact the school office by 8:15 AM on Wednesday, May 22nd office@johnirelandschool.org .

Last Day of School - We will leave school at 11:00 on Thursday, May 30th to have a picnic lunch and play at Gorman Park. We will be walking to and from the park. Please pray for a nice sunny day! All are welcome to join us as we walk or meet us in the park! Everyone needs to bring their own lunches and beverages. The JI Kitchen will be closed for the summer. We will return to the school and gather in the school entrance for prayer and blessings at 2:30 PM.


Blessings to you!
Colleen Wenner
WALK/JOG/RUN

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May Happenings
  • Field Day - The Amazing Race - Friday, May 24th in the afternoon
  • No School - Monday, May 27th
  • Fifth Grade Field Trip - Tuesday, May 28th
  • Second Grade Field Trip - Tuesday, May 28th
  • Kindergarten and Sixth Grade Fishing - Tuesday, May 28th afternoon
  • Awards Presentation - Wednesday, May 29th 8:15 AM
  • Sixth Grade Graduation Mass and Reception - Wednesday, May 29th 6:30 PM
  • Last Day of School, Picnic Lunch and Play at Gorman Park (Bring your own lunch) - Thursday, May 30th - leaving the school at 11:00 to walk to park
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