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SJCA Lions Cub Chorale presents: Peter Pan Jr.

April 23, 24 and 25th

23rd- Cast A 6pm

24th- Cast B 6 pm

25th Cast A at 1pm and Cast A&B at 6pm

$10 per adult; scholars and kids are free. Tickets available to purchase at the door.

Concessions, small bouquets and single roses will be available to purchase at the show each night.

We are looking forward to an amazing show! Thank you for supporting the Fine Arts.

Fine Arts Department and Lions Council Fine Arts Booster Club

Last evening, our 6th grade scholars were officially welcomed into the Upper School House system during an eventful induction ceremony rooted in SJCA tradition. Scholars were proudly placed into Athens, Corinth, Delphi, and Sparta, marking an exciting step in their journey as members of the upper school community. As new house members, they will represent their houses in the upcoming Spring House Olympics and take part in the camaraderie and school spirit that defines the house experience.

Please ensure that your child arrives to school on time and is present for their PM3 testing dates. It is important for them to have a good night's sleep and a healthy breakfast. We want our scholars to do their best and avoid make up testing as much as possible. Thank you!

Our Physical Education Department invited the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to lead an archery course for our upper school PE classes, which enhanced the overall physical education experience by introducing scholars to a lifetime sport that builds focus, discipline, and hand-eye coordination. This hands-on instruction not only exposed scholars to outdoor recreation opportunities, but also promoted safety awareness and responsible equipment use.

What a great time we had at Skate Station last week! Thank you to all the families that attended the Skate Station Spirit Nights throughout the year as this allows us to raise funds to support Teacher Appreciation Week!.

New Lions Council Executive Board Elected

Please join us in congratulating the 2026–2027 Lions Council Executive Officers, who were elected at the April Lions Council meeting.

We are so grateful for the parents who generously give their time, talents, and leadership to serve Lions Council, our school’s PTA, and support the SJCA community.

Pictured left to right:
Tracey Noble, Finance Director
Jessica Mercure, Communication Director
Nicole Chapman, Outgoing Chairman
Julie Borkoski, Chairman

We currently have an opening for the Secretary position. If you are interested in getting involved and serving our school community, please reach out to chairman.lioncouncil@stjca.org.

For more information, click this link: https://form.jotform.com/261028074225046

For more information: https://www.lionscouncil.org/fine-arts

Save the upcoming dates for our Roaring Lions Cheer team events.

Register for tryouts here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1svoe7tu0SjJIpzRYiFYuXJ3T4tQm2utTG11WprmDsEQ/edit

Sign up today for the SJCA Annual Mother / Daughter Tea on 5/16/26 from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm.

Be sure to secure your tickets as space is limited and this event is open to both campuses. The last day to purchase tickets is Friday, May 8th. If you would like to make seating arrangements / requests, please email Mrs. Cosme at anamaria.cosme@stjca.org. Your request will be honored on a first come, first served basis. Tables accommodate parties of 8.

Action Shooting Info Night!

Are you interested in learning about the Action Shooting Team?

All rising 6th through rising 12th graders, please join us in the cafeteria on Monday, May 4th at 6:30 pm.

email sjcasasp@gmail.com to RSVP

• Be sure to check lunch balances and send cash in or load funds through MSB.
• Review the menu with your scholar(s) in order to prepare them for the service line.
• All questions, concerns, and praise 😊 regarding food services should be sent to lunch@stjca.org.

Literature and fairy tales awaken the moral imagination and help scholars see virtue lived out in characters they come to love. Reading literature aloud to scholars is something we practice at every age here at SJCA. To explore more stories at home that align with our monthly virtues, visit corevirtues.hillsdale.edu or take a look at our recommendations here.

Mrs. Hancock's fourth-grade scholars participated in a hands-on STEM science activity where they became scientists and animal designers! During this experiment, students created their own unique animal and carefully designed adaptations that would help their creature survive in a specific environment.

First, scholars selected an environment for their animal to live in, such as the desert, ocean, rainforest, tundra, or grasslands. Once they chose the habitat, they had to think like scientists and determine what types of adaptations would help their animal survive there.

Scholars then designed their animal and chose several structural adaptations, such as:

• body coverings (fur, scales, feathers)

• special limbs or wings

• teeth or beaks

• camouflage coloring

• protective features like shells or spikes

They also considered behavioral adaptations, such as:

• hunting at night

• living in groups

• burrowing underground

• migrating for food or warmth.

Each scholar drew and labeled their animal and explained how its adaptations would help it find food, stay safe from predators, and survive in its environment.

This activity helped reinforce our science focus on the structure and function of plants and animals and how living things are specially designed to survive in their habitats. The scholars did an incredible job thinking critically and creatively while applying the scientific concepts we have been learning.

It was wonderful to see their creativity come alive as they imagined animals with wings, camouflage, special claws, and other fascinating survival traits!

I am so proud of their hard work and scientific thinking. 🧬🐾

This is a 4-week camp designed to keep kids active, engaged, and having FUN—just the way OTA does best.

🏃♂️ Camp Details:

• Location: St. Johns Classical Academy (Fleming Island)

• Days: Monday – Thursday

• Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

• Cost: $125 per week

📅 Camp Dates:

• June 8th – June 11th

• June 22nd – June 25th

• July 13th – July 16th

• July 20th – July 23rd

Each day, your child will enjoy a different sport, mixing skill-building with high-energy games and plenty of variety. From soccer and basketball to kickball, football, and more—no two days are the same!

💥 Special Offers for Our OTA Families:

• Early Bird Discount: Save $25 when you register by mid-May

👉 Register here: www.otathletics.com/jax

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