St. John's Parish Day School Newsletter
for
March 29, 2018
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SPRING BREAK STARTS TOMORROW, ENJOY!
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Tea, and the Arts, and Easter, Oh My!
Here at St. John's, we didn't let the weather get us down, in fact, we got right back into the swing of things with a very eventful week! The Fourth Grade put on their
Famous People Tea
event, in which each student dresses up as a famous person and has tea with three others. While sipping tea and munching cookies, the students interview each other, answering questions "in-character" using facts they have researched. In preparation for the event, students each read a biography on their famous person and completed a folder report during February and March. Thank you to Mrs. Appelbaum for providing the decorations, tea cups, flowers, and yummy cookies, and to our parent volunteers, who helped serve tea, took pictures, and participated in interviews.
Speaking of weather, we were finally able to have our
Night of the Arts
event, and it was a wonderful turn-out, despite the date change! We hope you got the chance to see close-up all of the amazing art painted, colored, and crafted by our students, and that you enjoyed their songs of patriotism, nature, the circus, and the future. Thank you to Mrs. Khandjian for organizing this event and weaving our student's natural talents such juggling, gymnastics, dance, and piano, into the program. Also thank you to our teachers who also help with the performance: Mrs. Appelbaum,Mrs. Bates, Mrs. Cramer, Mrs. Feezer, Mrs. Hardon, Mrs. Jennings, Mrs. Mintzer, Mrs. Moller, Mrs. Perez, Mrs. Solomon, Mrs. Trim, Ms. Brunner, Ms. Grubb, Ms. Sclar, and Ms. Speer. And another thank you to
Behind the Scenes
who was able to come and take video with the date change, and to our Yearbook Parents who come to take pictures.
Our 3- and 4-year-old students had their
Easter Parades
these week. It is a St. John's tradition to have each student create a "bonnet" to wear while parading around school, singing Easter songs. Thank you to Mrs. Enokian and Mrs. Grosso for all the details and logistics that go into organizing these parades, and to all of our Teachers and Assistants who help with the rehearsals and concert. What better way to welcome our Spring Break?
We hope that you all have a Happy Easter, enjoying your traditions, and we can't wait to see you all when you come back!
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Attention: Before Care Families
Before Care will be moving to the
Media Center during the Week of April 9-13, 2018
and Monday, April 16, 2018, which is immediately following our return from Spring Break.
Please use the cell phone
443-535-3457
only (for 7:00-8:00 AM drop-off at the red doors)
Also please inform LS students of the location change and ask that they accompany their EC siblings all the way into the Media Center. Contact
Alison Enokian
with any questions or concerns.
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Spring Enrichment
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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EC Hearing Screenings
Early Childhood is offering parents the opportunity for their children enrolled at St. John’s to have their hearing screened. The cost is $5.00. Screenings will take place during the day on Friday, April 13th. Parents do not need to be present. We will schedule the children and staff will bring the children to and from the screenings.
Reservations and payment must be submitted by
Monday, April 9th
. Please return the permission slip with your payment to
Ms. Ashton in the Main Office. Checks can be made payable to SJPDS.
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Collington Square
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Thank You
St. John's Parish Day School wants to
thank all of you
for your enormously generous contributions to the Collington Square collection.
Here is a personal thank you message from
Diane Standeven:
I want to send a heartfelt thank you to each of you for providing the wonderful donations to our friends at Collington Square. Vanessa, who is the the director of Collington was overwhelmed with the generosity that you all provided for the families in Baltimore. Spending some time yesterday with Vanessa and seeing the baskets, boxes, and bags over take their space was an incredible witness to the amazing community we have at St. John's. Wishing you each an Easter full of blessings.
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Yearbooks and Memory Books
For LS Yearbooks:
To ensure we order the correct number of yearbooks, we will be
processing all orders online
up until
May 1st.
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.
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SJPDS Summer Camp
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
.
Register Online
TODAY!
We've extended the 10% until March 31st!
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Spring Break
Friday, March 30th–Sunday April 8th
Classes resume
Monday, April 9th
. Have a safe, happy, and fun break!
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Parents' Association Dine Out
Thursday, April 12th
Going to a Dine Out is a fun and easy way to volunteer with the PA, spend time with family and friends, and raise money. This time we will be heading to
Buffalo Wild Wings in Columbia
. Please bring the flyer below to dinner.
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SJEC Clean Sweep Rummage Sale
Friday, April 13th–Saturday, April 14th
10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Donation Drop Offs
begin
Sunday, April 8th
and
end Wednesday, April 11th
.
Acceptable items: Clean and gently used clothing, toys, sports equipment, holiday items, housewares, linens, tools, lamps, books, art, etc.
Unacceptable items: TVs, computers, large and heavy/bulky items such as bunk beds or entertainment centers, appliances, hazardous materials, or encyclopedia sets.
Donation Times (through Auditorium doors):
Sunday, April 8, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday, April 9-11: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Monday and Tuesday evenings, 6:30-8:30 PM
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! E-mail
Monica Fabbri
or call her at 301-674-8534 if you are interested in volunteering.
For additional donation details head to the Outreach page of the
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Flashback to the 80's
Saturday, April 21st
7:00 PM–11:00 PM
Help us to spread the word about
"Flashback to the 80's"
by sharing and liking our
Facebook page
. Be sure to check it often as we will be posting new information and fun, behind-the-scenes peeks as we count down the
final 3 weeks to the big event!
Please take a look at the
Sign Up Geniuses
that went out this week and consider helping out. This is a big event and there is still a lot to do! There are a number of decorating parties coming up and we also need a lot of "office help" (making copies, easy data entry, etc). These are quick and simple one-and-done tasks.
No time to volunteer?
We still need donations of beer and wine as well as gift cards valued at $10 and above for auction baskets and trivia game prizes (please leave in Main Office).
Coming to the event and want a guaranteed seat?
Consider going in on a reserved private table with your friends! For more info, go to the
Gala Page
and look under "Sponsorships".
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2018 SJPDS Variety Show
Friday, May 11th
6:30 PM
Students look forward to sharing their talents with their friends, families, and teachers in a fun and supportive environment. Make sure to come and watch!
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Spring Carnival
Saturday, May 5th
12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Save the Date for Spring Carnival: An afternoon of food, games, sports, inflatables, and bouncing!
You can help the Parents' Association to collect prizes for the Spring Carnival by donating: New/Gently Used Books • New/Gently Used Stuffed Animals • Unopened Kids’ Meal Toys/Games • New Toys/Puzzles/Lego
You can drop off donations in the box outside the Main Office!
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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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March 30 - April 8
Spring Break
April 9
Classes Resume
April 9 - 14
Clean Sweep Donation Drop Off, Set-Up, and Sale
April 12
Dine Out Night
PA Social
April 19
Fifth Grade Photo
April 21
80s Dance Party
April 23 - 27
ERB Testing Grades 2-5
April 25
Coffee With Head Master
April 29
HCCO Concert
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Special Offers for St. John's Families
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Peter & Margarete Toeneboehn of
Edible Arrangements is offering us a
$10 discount
applicable to any order for a fruit arrangement or box of dipped fruit placed by phone or in-store (not website) at any of their three locations:
Columbia
- 6925 Oakland Mills Rd 410-290-6630
Laurel
- 13600 Baltimore Ave 301-497-9225
Lanham
- 9100 McHugh Dr 301-322-3160
Simply mention "St. John's Parish Day School."
This discount cannot be combined with any others.
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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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Support St. John's Parish Day School
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