Dear SJB Families,
As your principal, it is a pleasure to work with such a dedicated and caring staff and community. My vision for St. John the Baptist Catholic School is to provide students with an educational experience that motivates them to become lifelong learners and to become Disciples of Christ contributing to the world around them. Families, teachers, support staff, administration, and community members all play an important role in "educating the whole child," academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. Together, we can make a positive difference, while fostering greater success for our students. We are excited to partner with you and to have the opportunity to work with you. We are committed to ensuring that your children receive the best support to learn and grow. If you have not signed up to volunteer to assist with an activity or event this school year, I invite you to do so. It is a wonderful way to become more actively engaged in your child's education. Have a wonderful upcoming weekend filled with many blessings from above.
Yours in Christ,
Mrs. Amy Nelson
Principal
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CONGRATULATIONS, MRS. BURCH!!!
Mrs. Burch entered to win the Meemic Foundation August PopIn2Win Grant and won a school Qomo Document Camera!
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Save the Date - Celebrating 125 Years |
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St. John the Baptist School is Celebrating
125 years of Excellence in Education!
Plan to join us for our kickoff celebration
Saturday, October 16 and Sunday, October 17
More details coming soon!
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Follow @sjbplymouth on Instagram for exclusive photos and updates of all the exciting happenings at
St. John the Baptist!
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SJB student council will be starting as soon as we hold elections
next Friday September 17th!
We will be electing 4 officers from 6th-8th grade: President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. We will also be electing 2 representatives from 4th grade and 2 representatives from 5th grade. If your child would like to run for office or to be a representative, please have them make a campaign poster and return the completed poster to Mrs. Calkins to be hung up in school. Thank you!
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SCHOOL PICTURE DAY IS COMING! |
Wednesday, September 29th (retake day Thursday, November 4th) Picture order forms coming home with students soon - or purchase pictures online on mylifetouch.com
Picture Day ID: EVTDNKXVR
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On Monday, October 4th, on the Feast Day of Saint Francis, Father Phil will offer a "Blessing of Animals" over the school PA system. Students may bring a photo of their pet(s) and/or a stuffed animal. Students and teachers will remain in their classroom as the blessing takes place over the PA system at 1pm. |
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St. John the Baptist is a PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) school. PBIS is a school wide system that teaches and acknowledges positive behaviors. Please see the attached letter from our PBIS team for more information about how PBIS works at SJB and how you as parents can help. |
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Parents - We Need Your Help |
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Attention SJB Parents
We need you! Your time, talents, and expertise is needed and is most definitely appreciated. Please consider signing up as a volunteer for one or more of the committees/events by clicking the button below. Many of these activities or events cannot occur if we do not get enough parent volunteers. Classroom Coordinators are especially needed as soon as possible to assist the teachers with a variety of needs. It is a great way to get to know others.
Thank you
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Are you looking for a way to help SJB promote our fantastic school? Do you enjoy taking photos, using social media, or even help organize events? We need your help on the school's Marketing Committee.
The SJB Marketing Committee helps tell the community, alumni, and other prospective families about our great school through:
- physical assets (brochures, letters, banners, yard signs, printed ads, billboards, etc.)
- digital assets (photos, video, website copy/information, social media campaigns, etc.)
- organizing events (Plymouth Holiday Parade, Catholic Schools Week, Mill Street Days, etc.)
- building an SJB brand (school spirit apparel, curating our school verbiage, etc.)
- building a network in the parish, community and school families
- and any other ideas that we can come up with!
No prior experience, tools, or knowledge of programs is needed. We simply want more families to help tell our story better. If you do have experience or access to using Canva, Adobe products, editing videos, professional photography/videography equipment, digital advertising campaigns, etc. we would love to use your expertise but it is not required to be a part of the committee.
Worried about the time commitment? The committee meets via Zoom one or two times a month for less than one hour and is flexible to fit your schedule.
If you can help, please contact Principal Amy Nelson at anelson@sjbplymouth.org.
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"SJB Pride Can't Be Denied!"
Show your school spirit with NEW SJB apparel!
Available in both Adult and Youth sizes, you can choose from 5 fun designs available in t-shirts, sweatshirts, polos, and more. Treat your kids, alumni, and family to a Jaguars shirt or even celebrate our 125th anniversary of SJB school!
Items can be shipped to your home for a small fee or picked up at school for free.
Please click HERE to visit our new SJB Spirit Wear web page and place an order.
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Are you interested in meeting other moms with young families in our parish, learning more, and growing in our faith as Catholic women? Do you have a busy schedule and want to participate in a Bible Study but find it tough to attend? Never done a bible study before and were a little intimidated? You’re not alone! We’re starting a Walking With Purpose Bible study, called Opening Your Heart with busy moms with young families in mind.
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School Calendar Highlight
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- Grandparents/Very Important Person Mass - Tuesday, September 28th
- School Picture Day - Wednesday, September 29th
- Pet Blessing - Monday, October 4th
- National Walk to School Day - Wednesday, October 6th
- No School Thursday, October 7th and Friday, October 8th
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Community Youth and Family Resources |
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Please check out the fun activities and programs the Community Partnership for Children (CPC), in partnership with local nonprofit agencies, have put together for the month of September. |
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Registration is now open for the YMCA winter basketball leagues for students
in 5K through 5th grade. Click here for the registration form.
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4H Open House Invitation...Click Here
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Girl Scouts flier...Click Here
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Plymouth-area recreation opportunities for kids and adults in the Plymouth Area...InfoHub
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St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School
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