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As a Catholic community of faith, the mission of Saint John Nepomuk Catholic School is to model the gospel teachings of Jesus Christ and the principles of the Catholic Church. We are committed to the education and development of life-long learners and leaders.

• Care and Share Hours (Enter in FACTS Family Portal)
• FACTS Family Portal
• SJN Uniforms
• Medication Authorization Form
• Planned Absence Request
• Library Catalog
• School Website
• School Facebook Page

• Students- complete summer reading list
• Parents- sign Student and Family Handbook
• Parents- purchase supplies & uniforms (see below)
• Parents- Safe Environment starting Aug 1 (don't do it early or you will have to do it again)

Early Childhood Orientation (PK3-Kinder)

This event is required; no students allowed:

• Teachers will explain the rules/procedures to parents. Parents will be able to ask questions and get an idea how the classroom will operate.
• There is a mandatory presentation in the gym.

Back to School Bash

Kids are encouraged to attend!

• Students will meet their teachers, drop-off supplies, and parents will be able to finalize beginning of the year items (ex. get car-tags, sign-up for athletics, etc.).
• Confirmation Meeting(s) (6th grade) in the Youth Room
• 6:15pm with Jo Anna Bannister
• 7:00pm with Jo Anna Bannister
• 2nd Grade Sacraments table in the gym (any time)

Curriculum Night (Grades1-8)

This event is required; no students allowed:

• Parents will meet with their child(ren)'s teachers and learn about the curriculum, expectations of the class, etc
• There is also a mandatory presentation in the gym. We will send out more information at a later date.

8:00am-3:15: Class Hours

3:15pm-3:30pm: Pick-Up

Note: Students will go to Aftercare at 3:30pm for a drop-in fee if not picked up by 3:30pm.

Please sign if you haven't already. Due by August 12th!

Handbook Changes:

• Admission Language (application date only matters within a priority group)
• Nail Policy Clarification (lists colors of nails that are permitted & what is not allowed)
• Care and Share (lowering cost to $15 for unserved Care & Share Hours)
• Retention Policy (students will not be retained if they are being successful academically and behaviorally)
• Make-Up Work (teachers cannot give work in advance for vacation and non-SJN sponsored activities)
  • Students will receive work when they return
  • Due date change for Make-up work; one day for each day absent, plus one additional day (ex. 2 absent: 2+1= 3 make-up days)
• Attendance Policy Change: more than 10 absences per semester is considered excessive absences

Handbook Updates:

• Added a Table of Contents
• Changed the Dress Code layout (hopefully it is easier to understand)

Note: If a parent attends the principal presentation on Early Childhood Night, you don't need to attend the principal presentation during Curriculum Night. However, you must meet with teachers on both nights.

Please make sure to click the link below for Summer Reading Assignments for PK3-8th grades. It is important that students continue reading over the summer!

Drop-Off:

• PK 3, PK4, and Kinder (& siblings)- front parking lot; 1st-8th back parking lot (see image above)

• Pre-k (3), pre-k 4, and kindergarten will go directly to their classrooms.
• 1st-5th will meet in the gym.
• Middle School will go directly to the middle school.

Pick-Up

• All grades will pick-up in the back drive (see image above)
• Pick-up in the front is reserved for auction spots only unless there is an approved medical need through the office. Those who purchased a spot will receive a reminder email the week before school. If you have questions, reach out to Ms. Jessica.

Note: Students who have not been picked-up by 3:30pm will go directly to aftercare. Aftercare is billed separately.. More info will be provided.

Hello St. John Parents and Staff,

My name is Melissa Templeton and I am St. John’s Cafeteria Manager. We are ready to

start our 4th year providing St. John's students with an in-house lunch program. I want to take a moment to let you know a little bit about our lunch program. We strive to serve your children

healthy, fresh foods to nourish the body and mind. All of our food is baked, not fried. We choose

the freshest ingredients and most of our items are made from scratch, fresh each day.

Everything is prepared and cooked per lunch group, so your child is receiving hot fresh food,

not items that are sitting in a warmer for hours. We offer several choices for lunch each day and

serve appropriate portions per age group. If your child has finished their lunch and is still

hungry, they can fill up on an assortment of fresh fruits and veggies available at all times for ALL

children regardless if they purchased a lunch or not. We call it the “Fill-up Station”.

We are “Meat-free” on Fridays.

• All meals include 1 drink choice: Milk, Chocolate Milk, Apple Juice, or Water bottle
• Always Available: Fresh Deli Boxes: Turkey & Cheese Sandwich or PBJ Uncrustable, includesfresh fruit, chips, cookie, Drink *PBJ only on Fridays
• Pizza Lunchable Boxes: (Tues) Flatbread, Sauce,Pepperoni, Mozzarella Cheese, Fresh Fruit, Cookie, & Drink
• Turkey & Cheese Lunchable: (Thurs) Turkey Slices, Cheese Slices, Crackers, Fresh Fruit, Cookie, Drink
• Pricing for Lunch as follows: PK3 & 4 $4.00, K - 5th $4.50, 6th- 8th $5.00

• Adults $5.00 Drink only/ extra drink $0.50
• All purchases will be made through the FACTS cafeteria portal
• Starting August 24th, Grab-N-Go extras will be available for purchase for 4th-8thgrade only.

These items will include assorted chips, muffins, yogurt parfaits, melon and fruit

cups, cookies, granola bars, 12 oz bottles of assorted 100% juices, Gatorade Zeros, and Propel.

Limit to 1 item per day. Prices range from $1.00-2.50. If you do not wish for your child to

purchase these items, please email me at Cafeteria@sjnok.org or Ms. Jessica directly

and they will be added to a restricted list. If not restricted, your child will be allowed to

purchase them on your account. Please have a conversation with your child regarding

your expectations.

Also starting Aug 27th, we will begin “Ice Cream Thursdays”. Your child can purchase and

choose from an assortment of Ice Cream Bars/Sandwiches for $2.50 during their lunch time,

charged through your account. Please email me or Ms. Jessica if you would like this item

restricted for your child(ren).

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the lunches, feel free to contact me via email at

Cafeteria@ sjnok.org

Have a blessed day!!! — Your Cafeteria Crew, Melissa, Laura, and Don

SJN Choristers

All students in grades 3-8 are invited to audition for the SJN Choristers. There are 24 available positions.

Auditions will be after school on Thursday, Aug. 13, and Friday, Aug. 14, in the school music room.

Students only need to attend one audition day. Students can be picked up in the front of the school at

4:00. Students will be asked to sing a verse or two of a familiar church song either as a solo or in groups of two or three.

Chorister roster will be posted by Tuesday, Aug. 18 at the latest. Rehearsals are every

Wednesday afternoon in the school music room until 4:20 and will begin on Wednesday, Aug. 19.

Middle school handbell choir will resume this year with rehearsals on Tuesdays after school till 4:20.

Rehearsals begin Tuesday, Sept. 1.

For more information regarding SJN Choristers or Mid-Bells, please contact Robert Noble in the parish

office, 354-2743 (main), 494-8202 (desk), or dlm@sjnok.org.

Email: gmeiwes@sjnok.org
Website: https://sjnok.org/school
Location: 600 Garth Brooks Boulevard, Yukon, OK, USA
Phone: 405-354-2509
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