A Message from the Principal
In less than three weeks, we will be back in school! I don’t know about you, but summer has passed quickly for me. We are all preparing for the new school year and are excited to welcome you all into our classrooms. We are thrilled to be welcoming 29 new families to the St. John’s Family this year! Here are some important reminders:
~Popsicles in the Playground is Thursday, August 8, from 6:00-7:30pm
~Be on the lookout for a letter from your teachers inviting you to schedule 
 a Classroom Visit on August 19 or 20
 
We have some exciting new staffing changes for the 2019-2020 school year:
~Mrs. Kathy VerVynck will be teaching Preschool 3s full time
~Mrs. Melissa Roberts will be teaching Kindergarten full time
~Mrs. Teri Lyn Mannes will be teaching Fourth Grade Homeroom
~Mrs. Kristen Stapleton will be directing Junior Choir and Echoes of Praise 
 
I pray you enjoy these last days of summer vacation and look forward to seeing you all very soon.


Announcements
St. John’s Lutheran School Popsicles in the Playground
Thursday, August 8th/ 6:00-7:30PM
Come celebrate summer with us at Popsicles in the Playground!
Our playground will be open, we will have a bounce house set up, and popsicles will be provided. Please bring friends or neighbors and spend the evening enjoying a good time with great treats!
Digital Citizenship
In a world where technology is invading every aspect of our lives, we all become digital citizens-even young children. All students need digital citizenship skills to participate fully in their communities and make smart choices online and in life. The teachers are working to incorporate a new digital citizenship curriculum for students from kindergarten-eighth grade. We see the negative effects that excessive screen time has on our students on a daily basis. We will use this new curriculum to teach our students how to take on real challenges and digital dilemmas that they face today, giving them the skills they need to succeed as digital learners, leaders, and citizens tomorrow. Look for more information coming soon!
Volunteer Opportunity
Here is a great first opportunity to get some of your
volunteer hours taken care of!
Extended care is looking for volunteers to help get ready for the new school year from August 12-15, 19-20. Examples of help needed are: washing toys, wiping down and disinfecting shelves, organizing and filling art supplies, going through and organizing puzzles, games, and movies.  
Please click the following link to let Ms. Strombom know that you are coming.
SCHOOL OFFICE SUMMER HOURS

Monday-Thursday, Closed ALL Fridays
August 5-20 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Calendar

Special Dates in August
Saturday, August 3
  • 5:05 PM The 505 Preview Service

Thursday, August 8
  • 6:00-7:30 PM Popsicles in the Playground

Sunday, August 18 Backpack Blessings during Worship
  • 8:00 AM Worship Service w/ Communion
  • 9:30 AM Education Hour
  • 10:45 AM Worship Service w/ Communion


Week of August 19, 2019

Monday, August 19
  • 2:00-5:00 PM Classroom Visits

Tuesday, August 20
  • 4:00-7:00 PM Classroom Visits

Wednesday, August 21

Thursday, August 22 1st Day of School - Half Day
  • 11:30 AM Early Dismissal

Friday, August 23 1st Full Day

Saturday, August 24

Sunday, August 25
  • 8:00 AM Worship Service
  • 9:30 AM Education Hour
  • 10:45 AM Worship Service



Want to see more calendar information? View the school and church calendar on our website HERE:
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