Join Us THIS SATURDAY

October 21st, from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

It’s not too late to RSVP for Fall Family Fun Day this Saturday, October 21st, from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM! Join us for an afternoon of costumes, games, prizes, temporary tattoos, crafts, and of course…TRUNK-OR-TREAT (rumor has it that the teachers will be hosting a trunk!). You’re not going to want to miss the animal encounter with Wildlife Adventures or the pumpkin carving contest either (sign up to enter the contest today!)! Join us for this free, family-friendly festival and get into the Fall Spirit!

Please let us know if you’re planning to attend and/or volunteer. We’re still in need of a few more volunteers to assist with our games and prize tables! RSVP or sign up to help - HERE!

This event is rain or shine- if the weather is not ideal for an outdoor event, we will move the games indoors and still have an amazing and fun time!

SJPDS In-Person Open House

Saturday, October 21, 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM

We invite prospective families to join us for an in-person Open House, Saturday, October 21st from 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM. Families will learn about our intentionally small class sizes, project-based learning curriculum, stellar specials programs, and how SJPDS prepares children to be active and successful stewards of the world. Meet our incredible teachers and staff and take a tour of our beautiful 14+ acre campus, all while discovering what St. John's Parish Day School has to offer!  Registration and more information are available HERE! Please spread the word to friends and family!

Frederick Road Bridge Construction

Road Closures and Detours

Howard County’s Department of Public Works will begin emergency repair work to the Frederick Road bridge over the Hudson Branch, located between 8905 to 8899 Frederick Road in Ellicott City, starting around 7:00 a.m., Monday, October 23rd. While the work is being done, this section of Frederick Road will be closed to all traffic and for approximately eight weeks, traffic will follow a clearly marked detour using Frederick Road to St. Johns Lane, US 40 and Rogers Avenue. 

To read more about the road repairs and timelines, please click HERE.

Save the Date for Campus Clean-Up

Saturday, November 11

It's that time of year when we come together as a community to beautify our campus! Please save the date for our Annual Fall Campus Clean-Up on Saturday, November 11, from 8:00 AM- 12:30 PM, or for however long you can help. We will meet in front of Clark House and have coffee and light breakfast items before getting started. Please see the link below to sign up to help. Thank you for helping to keep our campus beautiful!

Sign up for Campus Clean Up

SJPDS Family STEM Night Fun!

Thank you, Mrs. Wilkins!

The SJPDS first Family STEM Night was an amazing success! Mrs. Wilkins did a fantastic job setting up multiple stations to suit all ages and gave our students so many options for activities. Students were able to code using robots, build with legos and large STEM blocks, create paper circuits, make their own stop-motion films, create pumpkin catapults, use OSMO technology, and so much more! Thank you to the over 300 attendees for coming and helping to make this Family STEM Night so special. Go Bears!

Four's Visit to Sharp's Farm

Last week, our Four's Classes visited Sharp's Farm in Brookeville, MD! Our students had a blast meeting and interacting with animals, taking a hayride, picking their own pumpkin, and playing on the farm. They learned about farming, caring for animals, and enjoyed a gorgeous day outside. Thank you, Sharp's Farm, for having our Four's out on the farm for a perfect Fall day!

Big Band and Motown Concert

Saturday, November 11

Join our community on Saturday, November 11 for a Big Band and Motown Concert, presented in support of St. James Academy! This will be a night filled with fun and exciting music from Dr. Phill Butts' Big Band along with food, beverages, and more! Proceeds from this fundraiser go directly towards funding educational programs in West Baltimore. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the concert will begin at 7:00 PM. Tickets are available for purchase HERE.

Halloween Early Dismissal and Parades

Tuesday, October 31st

To celebrate Halloween, SJPDS is hosting their annual Halloween parades! Students are encouraged to come to school dressed in their Halloween costumes and participate in our parties and parades. Please Note: Costumes should not include weapons of any kind and should not impede students ability to move around, sit down, see properly, or use the restroom.

Early Childhood Parade will begin at 9:20 AM- Meet on Front Lawn Area

Lower School Parade will begin at 11:00 AM - Meet on Lower School Field

Lower School will dismiss at 11:30 AM, immediately following the parade, and Early Childhood will dismiss at 12:00 PM. Enjoy a fun, safe, and Happy Halloween!

No School for Early Childhood Division ONLY

Friday, November 3rd

Our Early Childhood Division will NOT have school on Friday, November 3rd. All Early Childhood educators will be attending a required Early Childhood Conference hosted by the Mid-Atlantic Episcopal Schools Association. We are excited that our own Mrs. Dani Boarman will be a presenter!

Lower School will be in session and dismiss as normal.

Spaghetti Dinner

Save the Date: November 17th

St. John's Parish and SJPDS invite you to join us for a Spaghetti Dinner on Friday, November 17th from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM! All proceeds will help to fund the J2A Youth Program outreach trip to Quebec in 2024! It will be a fun evening of fellowship and fun within our amazing community! More details and ticket information will be available next week.

First Friday

Friday, November 3rd

EC Donuts w/ Grown-Ups

November 8th & 9th

Veteran's Day Celebration

Friday, November 10

SJPDS PA Charleston Wrap Fundraiser

Help Us Reach Our Fundraising Goals!

Have your children shared about classmates getting a Charleston Wrap “sur”PRIZE? Small awards are earned as a student reaches set item numbers sold (i.e. 3, 8, 13…). Awardees also will be enrolled in the end of fundraiser for an oversized stuffed plush named Slow Pokey!

We understand you may not want to input emails/numbers via the Charleston Wrap site, so feel free to download and share our SJPDS Charleston Wrap Handout. Help your child earn their very own Roller Bot today! Any questions or concerns related to Charlestown wrap, please contact SJPDSVPPrograms@gmail.com.

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