OP 052024 The Lion Line

Parents,

I pray you had the opportunity to attend our April Chorus concert and the enjoy the results of the hard work put in by our scholars. Please ensure you take advantage of the opportunities to come and see what your scholars have learned this year during the Academic Expo listed on the calendar. As we enter this last month of our first school year, allow me to wholeheartedly thank you for your assistance and trust in walking beside you as we pour into your scholars. Please know your patience and grace were noted and appreciated as we continue to sharpen many of our policies and procedures. We are excited at what the coming school year holds for our staff and students.

As always, Go Lions!

Mr. Bradley

Pursuant to SJCA's Family and Scholar Handbook, scholars are expected to be picked up promptly as school ends. Parents who pick up their scholars after 3:25 p.m. (1:25 on Wednesdays) will be charged $16 per child.

SJCA requires suitable proof of excused absences which may include, among other forms of documentation, written statements from medical professionals. Scholars may turn in an illness letter from a parent three (3) times prior to requiring a doctor’s note, at the Head of School’s discretion. If a scholar does not provide legitimate, written documentation, within three (3) days of return to school, the absence will be considered unexcused. More than nine (9) unexcused absences may result in retention at the discretion of the Headmaster.

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05/07 Tennis and Soccer Interest Meeting 4:30 p.m. @ FI Campus

05/10 Memory Book Cover Submission Deadline

05/18 Mother/Daughter Tea 10:00 a.m. @ FI Cafetorium

05/21 Annual Awards Ceremony 6 p.m. @ Eleven22 Church, Blanding Blvd.

05/24 Field Day

If accessing the SJCA-OP Calendar on a mobile device:

1. turn the device horizontal
2. click on the date you wish to view
3. swipe to the right to see the day's activities

• Please remember the menu is subject to change based on product availability.

• Please review the Unpaid Meal Policy on page 45 of the Family and Scholar Handbook. The negative charge limit is $20, the cost of 5 meals.

• Please use the MSB app/web version to load funds so that the campus can be cashless.

• Spending limits can be placed on your scholar's lunch account. Contact lunch@stjca.org for more information.

• Per the National School Lunch Program, your scholar(s) must take the full meal served including the milk, UNLESS there is a medical statement on file with the school. If you have questions, concerns, or need a medical statement form, please contact lunch@stjca.org.

For: Rising Sixth-Grade - Twelfth-Grade Scholars & Parents

Dates: Tuesday, May 7

Time: 4:30 P.M.

Location: Fleming Island Campus

SJCA is preparing for our next season of sports! There will be an important interest meeting regarding the potential for a SJCA Tennis team and a potential SJCA Soccer team. Rising sixth-graders (from both campuses) through twelfth-graders are encouraged to attend.

Also, please make sure that your scholar has over a 2.0 GPA going into next season. If scholars are beginning sixth-grade or nineth grade they are exempt the first year.

Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Location: Fleming Island Campus Cafetorium

Attire: Sunday Best (Hats and Princess Dresses permitted)

Cost: $30 (per family) Register Now!

Our 1st Annual Field Day will be taking place on Friday, May 24th

Each scholar will receive a memory book to commemorate this special day and the 2023-2024 school year.

We are holding a contest for the Cover Design of this year's memory book!

This contest is OPTIONAL

Open to all scholars grades K-5th

MUST be completed at home

MUST be completed by the scholar who submits the entry

Submission Deadline: Friday, May 10th **No late entries will be accepted

Entries may be created using any material (example: crayon, pencil, marker, paint)

Entries must be submitted on 8.5x11 paper **If scholars need a piece of paper they can see Mrs. Amber Futch in the front office.

Page orientation must be PORTRAIT

Entries must include the following:

St Johns Classical Academy Orange Park

2023-2024

Field Day

May 24, 2024

Designs must include:

1. Our school mascot - the lion

2. Our school virtues - citizenship, courage, honesty, humility, integrity, perseverance, respect, responsibility, wisdom

Best of luck, Scholars!

We look forward to seeing your creativity!

We are looking for some amazing stories from you to publish in future editions of The Lion Line. Simply answer this question, "Why did you choose St. Johns Classical Academy and what has it meant for your family?"

<<< Click Here to Submit Your Story!

Email: info@stjca.org
Website: www.stjca.org
Location: 1324 Kingsley Avenue, Orange Park, Fl 32073

Phone: (904) 637-4325
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