IMPORTANT DATES, REMINDERS, & ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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A Letter from the SJPDS Director of Development |
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Dear St. John's Parish Day School Families,
At St. John’s Parish Day School (SJPDS), we believe there is a spark within every child. It is the mission of our teachers, administrators, family and community leaders to foster that spark, nurture it, fuel it and be the catalyst for a lifelong love of learning.
Every SJPDS student is uniquely gifted and a valued presence in this place. Parents choose St. John’s because they know when their children move on from SJPDS, they are well prepared academically to attend the best middle schools, high schools and colleges as well as prepared socially, civically and spiritually to meet the challenges of the world they will inherit.
As with most independent schools, SJPDS tuition alone does not cover the actual cost of educating each student. This means it is necessary to raise funds every year through various activities to bridge that financial gap. One of the main ways we continue to raise these funds is through the yearly launch of the St. John's Fund (previously the Annual Fund).
We are thrilled to announce that our St. John's Fund is live for the 2023-24 School Year! This year, your generous donations will go towards enhancements such as:
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Classroom Technology- Vibe boards and computers to improve our students daily activities and continue our state of the art learning experience
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Faculty and Staff Professional Development and Salaries- Keeping our staff up to date on the latest innovations in education to provide the best education for your child(ren)
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Media Center Updates: Creating an up-to-date Media Center to further our student's love for reading in a warm and welcoming environment
- And So Much More!
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When you make SJPDS a priority in your charitable giving plans, the returns are truly everlasting. Thank you in advance for your generosity and for being the missing piece to our St. John's puzzle! Go Bears!
Warmly,
Gina West
Director of Development
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Raven's Ticket Raffle Opportunity
The St. John's Giving Fund
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To say thank you to our incredible community for donating to our St. John's Fund, we are raffling off 2 Raven's Tickets to the November 5th game vs. the Seattle Seahawks! Every family who donates over $200.00 to the St. John's Fund by Thursday, October 5th, will be entered into a drawing to win our set of tickets!
To enter the raffle, you must donate a minimum of $200.00 to the St. John's fund and send a picture of your family to giving@stjohnspds.org by Thursday, October 5th. We'll be posting our families on social media and announcing our winners at 12:00 PM on Friday, October 6th. For more information, please email giving@stjohnspds.org. Good Luck, and we thank you for your generosity.
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Episcopal Schools Celebration Week
October 2- October 6
St. John's Parish Day School is proud to participate in National Episcopal Schools Celebration 2023! Episcopal Schools Celebration (ESC) celebrates the ministry of the nearly 1,200 Episcopal schools and early childhood education programs throughout the Episcopal Church. Whether it is at school, the parish or cathedral or at a diocesan-wide service or event, ESC is the time to give thanks and to proclaim to your community and the Church the good news that is our school!
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SJPDS Blessing of the Animals
Thursday, October 4th
St. John's Parish Day School, in Association with St. John's Episcopal Church, is delighted to host our annual Blessing of the Animals! We invite you to bring your pets (stuffed animals and photos are welcome as well) to this wonderful event during Episcopal Schools Week at 3:45 on October 4th to receive a Blessing from Chaplain Gigie Sijera-Grant and our Rector, Rev. Mary Sulerud. We will gather on the front lawn under our white tent, weather permitting. We look forward to seeing you and your furry friends in person!
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Mrs. Moulding's Media Center Minutes |
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Mrs. Moulding has been busy in the Media Center! From Dot Day activities to daily lessons, to creating fun and exciting contests for Fall, she's been one busy librarian! Be sure to check out her monthly newsletter below to keep up with all of the incredible going's on SJPDS' Media Center.
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5th Grade Bake Sale Continues!
Every Wednesday through October 18th
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Every Wednesday through October 18th, our 5th graders are selling sweet treats at lunch to help raise money for Kenya Connect. If you would like for your child to have the option to purchase a treat, please send 50 cents in their lunchbox. Students will purchase snacks during their lunch period. All snacks will be nut free, but we cannot guarantee that they come from a nut-free kitchen. Thank you all for your continued support for Wamunyu, Kenya community!
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Don't Forget to RSVP for Family STEM Night!
Thursday, October 12
Be sure to RSVP for St. John's first ever Family STEM Night on Thursday, October 12th from 6:15-7:30 PM! This event will be for SJPDS students of all ages and their immediate family. Mrs. Wilkins will have a variety of hands-on Early Childhood activities & games in our Auditorium (AUD), and different stations for Lower School in All Saints Hall (ASH) that the whole family will enjoy. Please RSVP through the link below. We can't wait to host this exciting event!
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PARENTS' ASSOCIATION NEWS |
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PA Fall Fundraiser...Coming Soon! |
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The PA is excited to announce that they will be kicking off their Charleston Wrap Fall Fundraiser this October! Please watch for order forms and details to go home with your child(ren) in the coming weeks.
The PA thanks you for your generosity and continued support!
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Fall Family Fun Day
October 21st from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Preparations are underway for Fall Family Fun Day, which will be held on October 21st from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. We will have lots of fun activities for the entire family, including Trunk-or-Treat, carved pumpkin contest, games & prizes, fall crafts for all ages, balloon animals and more! Please see the event Sign-up for more information, to host a trunk, enter your best carved pumpkin, or simply RSVP.
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Classroom Volunteers Still Needed! |
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The PA needs volunteers! Whether you can do one small thing or one big thing, your time is valued by our St. John's community. Please consider volunteering for one of the following open duties:
Volunteers are still needed in the following areas:
- Vice President of Special Events
- Memory Book Coordinators (inquire if your class needs a memory book volunteer)
- Dine-out coordinator
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Please reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator at sjpdsvolunteer@gmail to sign up or for more information on positions. Thank you! |
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The Room Parent Coordinators will host their Fall Room Parent Meeting on October 4th at 7:00 PM to discuss roles, communication workflow, and provide class and teacher favorite lists. Parent questions can go to Mikki Fritz micaela.hinojosa@gmail.com for Early Childhood or Stephanie Resnik knottstephanie@hotmail.com for Lower School.
The meeting will take place in person at 7:00 PM in the Media Center, and virtually through Zoom through the link HERE.
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UPCOMING EVENTS & INVITATIONS |
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Wednesday, Oct. 4
Blessing of the Animals
3:45 PM
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Friday, Oct. 6
School Closed for In-Person Conferences
Join us for First Friday before your morning conferences
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Monday, Oct. 9
School Closed for Indigenous People's Day
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Follow SJPDS on social media to keep up with our community! |
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St. John's Parish Day School Website
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