Welcome to Saint John School
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 3:15 PM
OPEN HOUSE: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 9 AM - 3 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 April 23, 2025
(Past newsletters are posted on the website under “quick links”)
Saint John School prays for the repose of the soul of
Pope Francis, our Holy Father.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let Your perpetual light shine upon him.
May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen.
· May Lunch Orders – Submit May lunch orders with payment by this Friday, April 25.
· Progress Reports – Friday, April 25 progress reports for the third trimester are being sent home with student.
· First Friday Mass – May 2, 2025 9:15 AM
Join our students and staff at the First Friday Mass at 9:15 AM.
· Early Dismissal – May 2, 2025 1 PM
Send in a Home to Office Communication should your child need the use of Aftercare. Notifications should be made by 10 AM.
· Clare Rayder Walk a Thon – Sunday, May 4, 2025
The Walk a Thon Committee is looking for volunteers to represent SJS and obtain sponsors for the 2nd Annual Clare Rayder Walk for SJS Walk a Thon.
This is a chance to represent SJS in the community. It is also an opportunity to raise money for our Walk a Thon which is scheduled for Sunday, May 4 after the 11 am Mass.
Please see the sign-up genius and sign up for you and your child(ren) to collect donations and obtain sponsorships for our Walk a Thon. There are several opportunities at Stop and Shop in Old Saybrook and after Masses at St Mark and St John on April 26/27.
There will be a table set up outside of the Old Saybrook Stop and Shop and St. John and St. Mark. Students should be accompanied by an adult and should wear their uniform or SJS spirit wear. We are also doing a non-perishable food drive for the Sisters of Charity Food Pantry in Baltic.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44A9AB2CA6FFC52-56320955-walk
Questions? Please contact PTO@saintjohnschoolos.org
· Spring Concert – Wednesday, May 14, 6:30 PM
Mark your calendars for our Annual Spring Concert that is being held in SJS gymnasium. Come, hear, and enjoy the great voices of our students as they have fun sharing songs from The Lion King.
· FACTS Grant & Aid - applications are being accepted for the 2025-26 school year. Use this link for FACTS to apply. Be sure to supply all the required documentation.
· Fundraisers for 8th Grade Graduation Activities
o Dress Down Day – Wednesday, April 30 -$3 Donation
o Stack Bracelets - Students can wear these stack bracelets to school on Fridays.
· SJS Car Magnets – The PTO has car magnets available for $12 each or $20 for 2. Contact the office to purchase.
· 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, water bottles 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
· Essex Winter Series is sponsoring of The Carnival of the Animals
This Sunday, April 27 @2pm and located at Valley Regional High School, Essex Winter Series (they bring a musical outreach program to SJS every spring) is sponsoring a complementary performance of The Carnival of the Animals, which is a humorous musical suite of 14 movements. It will be performed by New England Orchestra and narrated by Ivoryton Playhouse Director Jacqueline Hubbard. Admission is free but you need to pre-register for tickets. For more information and tickets- www.essexwinterseries.com
· Deacon Brian Daley - God willing, in 25 days Deacon Brian is being ordained a priest on May 17, 2025. Please continue to pray for Deacon Brian Daley, a former student of Saint John School.
· 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
April 25, 2025 – Progress Reports Issued
April 25, 2025 – 30th Anniversary Gala
April 30, 2025 - Dress Down Day
May 2, 2025 - First Friday Mass
May 2, 2025 - Early Dismissal
May 7, 2025 – Open House
May 14, 2025 – Spring Concert
May 23, 2025 – Field Day
June 6, 2025 - 8th Grade Graduation
Parent Teacher Organization
E-mail: pto@saintjohnschoolos.org
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