Welcome to Saint John School
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 3:15 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 May 14, 2025
(Past newsletters are posted on the website under “quick links”)
· Registration for the 2025-26 School Year is Open. Whether you are re-registering or considering sending your child to Saint John School for the first time, please contact the office for the necessary registration paperwork or download it from our website.
· Crowning of Mary – Thursday, May 15, 2025 following 9 AM Adoration
The Crowning of Mary has been moved indoors due to the weather. The Month of May is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. We are asking students to bring in a flower (perhaps from their home garden) to place in a vase during the crowning to honor our Blessed Mother.
· Friday Mass with Bishop Reidy – Friday, May 16, 2025 9:15 AM
Bishop Reidy is celebrating Mass at Saint John Church on Friday, May 16, 2025.
Our newly installed Bishop, Bishop Reidy is celebrating Mass at Saint John Church on Friday, May 16, for our students, school staff, and families along with parishioners. Please join us.
Student grades 1-8 are to wear their formal uniform. Students PreK3-Kindergarten are to wear clean uniforms.
The office is closed from 9:05 - 10:15 AM.
· 8th Grade Trip to New York City – Monday, May 19, 2025
Our 8th Grade class is going to NYC to visit the Anne Frank the Exhibition, have a behind the scene tour of St. Patrick Cathedral, and visit Rockefeller Center. And what would a trip to NYC be without lunch in the Big Apple.
· Dress Down Day – Wednesday, May 21, 2025 $3 donation
Help our 8th grade class with their fundraising efforts to support their graduation activities.
· Field Day – Friday, May 23, 2025
The success of our special events such as this is due to the involvement of parent volunteers. Thank you to those who have already signed up to help in many way.
Additional parent volunteers are needed to help on Friday at Field Day. Please use this volunteer link to sign up to help. Can’t volunteer? There’s opportunities to donate supplies, also noted in the volunteer link, for a fun and successful day. These are where your help makes a difference for our students.
Add’l Current
Volunteers +5 10/15
Set-up +2 3/5
Box Granola +3 7/10
Watermelon Slices +2 3/5
Fresh Fruit +2 3/5
$$ Donation for +15 5/20
Pizza & Ice Cream
Box/Bag Indv. Chips +1 4/5
Waterballons +2 1/3
Pkg 50-100
Please contact the office if you are in need Safe Environment Training.
· Mass – Feast of the Ascension of the Lord – A Holy Day of Obligation
Thursday, May 29 – 9:15 AM
Formal uniforms required for Grades 1-8. Clean uniforms for PreK3-Kindergarten
· PTO Meeting - Thursday, May 29, 2025 5:30 PM Library
Join us for the final PTO meeting for the 2024-25 school year.
· Lake Compounce – Wednesday, June 4, 2025
An end of year trip for our middle school students who are set to enjoy a day at Lake Compounce.
· FamilyPot Luck Dinner - Monday June 9 5:30 PM Rain or Shine
Save the date. Join our families of SJS, both current and incoming, and our staff for a year-end Pot Luck Dinner.
Click here for RSVP: Dish bringing & how many are attending
Click here for Volunteering: Set-up and Clean up
· Bike Day
Kindergarten – Grade 2: Wednesday, June 11 9:45 – 10:15 AM
Grade 3 – Grade 5: Wednesday, June 11 10:20 – 11:10 AM
PreK 3 & 4: Thursday, June 12 time to be determined
Children are required to wear helmets or they can't ride. Trikes, bicycles, and non-motorized scooters are allowed. Kids put their bikes outside the dismissal classroom door in the morning during drop off. There is no rain date for Bike Day.
· POP Tab Challenge – Tomorrow, May 15, is our last weigh-in. Send in those tabs you’ve been collecting to support Ronald McDonald House.
Help your child’s class move into the top three: Current Standings are: 1st Grade (1st place); Kindergarten (2nd place); 2nd Grade (3rd place).
Our first challenge yielded 80 pounds of tabs. Don’t forget that Summer is a great time to begin collecting tabs whether from home, family gatherings or time spent with friends.
· Fundraiser for 8th Grade Graduation Activities
School may be nearing an end but not the Stack Bracelet Fundraiser.
Stack Bracelets orders are still being accepted
Students can wear these stack bracelets to school on Fridays.
Order forms are available in the school office.
· SJS Car Magnets – The PTO has car magnets available for $12 each or $20 for 2. Contact the office to purchase.
· 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
· Deacon Brian Daley – This Saturday, May 17, 2025 Deacon Brian is being ordained a priest in Boston, God Willing. Please pray for Deacon Brian Daley, who is a former student of Saint John School that God’s blessings be upon him and his family.
· 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
May 15, 2025 – Crowning of Mary
May 16, 2025 – Friday Mass with Bishop Reidy
May 19, 2025 – 8th Grade Field Trip
May 21, 2025 – Dress Down Day
May 23, 2025 – Field Day
May 29, 2025 – Mass for Ascension Thursday
May 29, 2025 – PTO Meeting
June 2, 8th Grade Graduation Dinner
June 4, 2025 - Lake Compounce
June 6, 2025 - 8th Grade Graduation
June 9, 2025 – Pot Luck Dinner
June 11, 2025 – Bike Day K-Gr 2
June 12, 2025 – Bike Day PreK
Parent Teacher Organization
E-mail: pto@saintjohnschoolos.org
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