May 5, 2021

Wednesday 5/5

• 6:30 p.m. Home and School Meeting at Governor's Park

Friday 5/7

• Science Fair*

Monday 5/10

• Mass at 9 a.m. (Kinder and 3rd) https://youtu.be/pflRfQr3P14

Friday 5/14

• Faith Families

May 18 -20

• Field Days*

Wednesday 5/19

• 6:30 p.m. Pre-K Graduation *

Thursday 5/20

• 6 p.m. 5th Grade Mass of Blessing*

Friday 5/21

• 5th Grade Wax Museum*

Wednesday 5/26

• Last Day of After School Program

Thursday 5/27

• Last Day of School
• Mass at 9 a.m. https://youtu.be/uLcaFQZoEWg
• Dismissal at 11:30 a.m.

*Due to Covid-19, attendance restrictions will be in place. Detailed information will come closer to the date of each event.

Congratulations to our school finalists, Kooper Booher, Elizabeth Brezler, Anthonino Danneker, Finn Kelleher, Stella Puhala, Henry Roland, Henry St. Amant and Megan Weiser. The finals were held recently on April 30, with Henry St. Amant finishing as our champion and Elizabeth Brezler as the runner-up. All our star spellers did a wonderful job. Congrats to each and every one of them!

Congratulations to all of our Second Grade students who received their First Holy Communion this past Saturday. May they all remain close to Jesus forever.

We would like to thank everyone who, in any way, helped to make this day possible and successful. This includes the parents; teachers, Mrs. Mindy Packer and Mrs. Erin St. Amant; Father George and Deacon Tom; altar server, Reagan-May Merlino; musician, Mr.

Tim Kasper; and photographer, Mrs. Kelly Berkey. Thank you also to the Catholic Daughters

for the gift bags given to the First Holy Communicants. Their continued support of our students is greatly appreciated.

Thank you to all who brought in flowers for Mary for our May Crowning, especially Mr. Michael Merlino, who donated the beautiful crown of flowers for the statue of Our Blessed Mother in the school courtyard.

Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Susan Pollick on the announcement of her retirement at the end of this school year. Mrs. Pollick has served Saint John School for 23 years. While her official title is Financial Administrator, her service to our school has reached every corner and and she will be greatly missed for her dedication and servant leadership. We pray that she enjoys a healthy and happy retirement, and that she knows just how valued she has been throughout her time at Saint John School. Congratulations, Mrs. Pollick!

Take Note: School Mass for next week will be held on our regular Mass Day: Monday, May 10. This Mass is being prepared by our Kindergarten and Third Grade students.

The livestream link is: https://youtu.be/pflRfQr3P14

Thursday is the Feast of the Ascension. Parents may choose to sign their children out of school to take them to Mass in the morning. We are not going together as a school due to this year's policy of closing school Masses to the public, limiting parishioner ability to attend. If you will be signing your children out for Mass on Thursday, please notify their classroom teacher. Thank you!

Mark your calendars & get your Saint John t-shirts ready! The Home & School Association's DelGrosso's Day Meetup is June 6th. Each student will receive 4 coupons for discounted entry into the park ($5.50) and can upgrade to include Laguna Splash for an additional $10. The ride park hours are 12pm - 8:30pm (Laguna Splash11am-7pm).

If your family is unable to attend on June 6th, the coupons are valid for the entire month of June. Due to Covid restrictions at the park we are unable to host a family picnic in the pavillions. There are a limited number of extra coupons. If your family needs additional vouchers, please contact HSA@saintjohnsch.net.

There is a Home & School Association meeting tonight at 6:30. We will meet at Governor's Park in the 1st pavilion on the left as you enter the park. Officer positions for next year are still open. Please join us tonight - we will answer any questions regarding officer positions, volunteer opportunities, and plans for the rest of the year.

The 2020-2021 Saint John Yearbook online sale open. You can find the order form at this link: http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09880595

The yearbook price is $25.42 and includes shipping to your home. Yearbooks will arrive mid-summer to include the end of school year events. The deadline to order a yearbook is May 28th.

As you think ahead to next year, please note that the uniform guidelines and ordering links are on the school webpage: http://www.saintjohnsch.net/school-uniform-information

We do have a few parents that will be helping to host a Gently Used Uniform Exchange in early summer. We will also be holding a Spirit/PE Clothing Sale through Collegiate Pride. Stay tuned for more information about both.

If you anticipate needing tuition assistance for the 2021-22 school year, you may go to https://app.simpletuitionsolutions.org/register?sc=20439 and complete the Financial Aid Application for the 2021-22 school year. There is a $25 charge for this application. First round awards will be made at the end of April. You may also apply after this date for later rounds of scholarships.

We currently have approximately $30,000 in scholarships available for Pre-K through grade 5.

Please remember that financial awards cannot be made without your application being completed in its entirety. Please contact Mrs. Pollick, spollick@saintjohnsch.net with any questions.

The After School Care Enrollment link is now available for the week of May 10-14, 2021.

If you are planning to have your child utilize the After School Care Program during the week of May 10-14, we ask that you register them using this link by 12:00 p.m. on Friday 5/7/21.

https://forms.gle/5NydYiZD91w85HUHA

As a reminder, you only need to complete the form if your child(ren) will be attending After School on at least one of these days.

Thank you!

Please join us this week as we pray for the special intentions of the Hosterman, St. Amant, Wedlake families.

The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth. Psalm 145:18

Saint John Catholic School

Email: sjadmin@saintjohnsch.net
Website: www.saintjohnsch.net
Location: 116 E. Bishop Street, Bellefonte, PA, United States
Phone: 8143557859
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StJohnCatholicSchool