Welcome to Saint John School
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 3:15 PM
OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, March 23, 2025 10 AM - 1:30 PM
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Welcome to the St John School Website. Catholic schools stand out from other educational institutions and the St John School is no exception. We serve grades PreK3-Grade 8. All of our students are taught about the Catholic faith – not just the basics of Christianity, but how to have a relationship with God. St John students are held to the highest of standards, each child is inspired to reach his or her potential. Lastly, our students learn the importance of service, the giving of one’s time and effort to help others.
As the Principal of the St John School, I promise that your child will be in a safe, faith based learning environment that emphasizes Gospel values. Our amazing faculty and staff are dedicated to each child's academic success and spiritual growth.
I encourage you to call to schedule a tour of our school and to see firsthand our faith filled learning milieu. I look forward to hearing from you!
God Bless You
Mother Elaine, SCMC, Principal
Mission Statement
The mission of St. John Catholic School is to provide an opportunity for students, parents, and staff to foster a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. Infused with our faith, we strive to provide challenging academic programs in which dedicated, professional educators and families work together in a safe environment to inspire individual growth, self-discipline, confidence and Christian service.
Our shared efforts are directed toward creating an environment rich in opportunities to prepare our students spiritually, intellectually, socially, and emotionally for the future.
We are proud that both parents and students consider our school a great place to learn and we partner together in the words of our motto, to "educate the whole child." We invite you to be part of our school community where Jesus is the core.
From the Principal February 19, 2025
(Past newsletters are posted on the website under “quick links”)
· Lunch Orders – March 2025 Lunch orders are being accepted for March through this Tuesday, February 25. The order form can be found on our website. If a printed order form is needed, please contact the office and it can be sent home with your child.
· Re-Registration for 2025-26 School Year – Take advantage of the $75 re-registration fee by returning your form with payment by Monday, March 31. The Finance Board has set the tuition rates for the 2025-26 school year. See your email with the rate information.
· FACTS Grant & Aid - applications are being accepted for the 2025-26 school year. Check your FACTS account for the link to apply. Be sure to supply all the required documentation.
· AfterCare Aide - 3-5:30 PM, Monday – Friday
Looking to earn some extra money? Consider assisting in overseeing our students who remain after school. This is a paid position. Whether you can assist all five days or just a few days a week, please reach out to the school office.
· Chili Fest (28th Annual) – Saturday, March 1 Noon – 3 PM
We are just over one week away from Saturday, March 1, 2025 for the Old Saybrook Chili Fest along Main Street and once again Saint John School is entering the contest and partnering with Mindy K's Deli & Catering! We need your assistance with manning our table located, which will be located next to Saint John Church.
Last year’s event was fun and very successful - SJS and Mindy K’s won third place. If you cannot volunteer, please consider donating something on the list. We are in need of loaner pop-up tents, burgundy colored disposable tablecloths, disposable gloves, and 8oz bottles of water.
Your time volunteering can be added to your PTO assessment hours. A family of three (mom, dad, student) volunteering for one session can accumulate 6 assessment hours. Also, students are encouraged to wear their SJS spirit wear!
Please consider helping out with this wonderful event and use this Chili Fest 2025 Volunteer Link for more information and to sign up. The top three winning chili are going to have a donation made to their favorite Charity. Our charity is Saint John School. Hope to see you there!
· Read Across America – March 3-7, 2025
Saint John School is participating in Read Across America the week of March 3 - 7, 2025. Students have the opportunity dress as their favorite book character, wearing lounge wear, buddy reading, having a Mystery Book Reader come to their classroom and wearing silly or mismatched socks. Reading with a twist can be fun.
· Essex Winter Series - Terra String Quartet – Wednesday, March 12, 2 PM
We are excited to once again welcome the Essex Winter Series for Emerging Artists to Saint John School.
This Terra String Quartet (TSQ) is a vibrant young international ensemble based out of New York City. These four musicians hail from across the globe and, through their unique individuality as artists, are committed to infusing the string quartet with equal parts, passion, spontaneity, and humor.
· Saint John Catholic School 30th Anniversary Gala – Friday, April 25, 2025 at 6 PM - Saybrook Point Inn
· The Feast of Life Stories from the Gospel of Luke – Drama Club Production
Performance Dates:
Friday, April 4 at 7 PM
Saturday, April 5 at 5:30 PM
Sunday April 6 at 1 PM
The Feast of Life reminds us of the fourteen banquets mentioned in Luke's Gospel and invites us once again to hear and experience the stories of Jesus. In this musical by Marty Haugen, a diverse group of adults and children gather around a banquet table to retell the parables in Luke's Gospel. The group tells and sings of "The Good Samaritan", "The Prodigal Son", "The Journey to Emmaus", and other parables, as well as the birth and the Passion of Jesus.
As we enter into the liturgical season of lent and begin to prepare ourselves for Easter, let our production of The Feast of Life Stories from the Gospel of Luke bring you into a deeper personal connection with our Lord. Mark your calendar and look for ticket sales in the next few weeks.
· Inclement Weather Notifications
In the event of Saint John School having a delay in opening or cancellation please look to one of the following notifications:
· NBC Connecticut (generally we follow Old Saybrook School protocol)
· WFSB (generally we follow Old Saybrook School protocol)
· Email from school to Parents
· Car Line Volunteers Needed for morning drop-off 8:20 – 8:45 AM.
Volunteers are needed to help cover morning drop-off during the month of March. Please contact the office for details.
· Sister Gabriel is looking for the following items:
8oz coated coffee cups for art projects, newspapers and clean recyclable cans and bottles.
· POP Tab Challenge – Weigh-ins continue on Thursday afternoons. Send in your pop tabs in support of our continuing service project in support of Ronald McDonald House.
· Raise Right Gift Card Fundraiser – ongoing
Support Saint John School with your purchase of gift cards through “RaiseRight.” You purchase gift cards at face value and the business gives a percentage to the school’s “RaiseRight”account. Choose “Join a Program” and enter Saint John School Enrollment Code: 2828B59D7252.
· InchBug Labels Fundraiser – through June 30, 2025
Sending in jackets, hats, gloves, waterbottles that aren’t making their way home? Ordering new uniform pieces? Misplaced items by your children have a better chance to make it back to you if you have a personalized label on them. Share the link with your friends and family to order personalized name labels and tags! SJS earns 20% back on every purchase made!
School Shopping Link: https://bit.ly/4fYpFEH
School Coupon Code: STJOHNSCHOOLOSCT
· Deacon Brian Daley - Please pray for Deacon Brian Daley, a former student of Saint John School, who is currently a Transitional Deacon and finishing his seminary classes. God willing, Deacon Brian is going to be ordained a priest May 17, 2025.
· Safe Environments – Just a reminder volunteers working with children need to be Safe Environment approved by the Diocese of Norwich. Please contact the office to begin the process of training. Complete the process prior to a special event in your child's classroom or at the school.
· Walk Around Wednesdays! If you know anyone who is interested in visiting our School please have them register here (see link).
Upcoming Events - Save the Date
March 1, 2025 – Chili Fest
March 3-7, 2025 – Read Across America
March 12, 2025 – Essex Winter Series
March 24, 2025 – No School – Teacher Professional Development
April 4, 5 & 6, 2025 – Feast of Life Performances
April 25, 2025 – 30th Anniversary Gala
Parent Teacher Organization
E-mail: pto@saintjohnschoolos.org
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