The Lion Line

Dear Parents,

Well, the cooler weather has been absolutely wonderful! I hope you too are enjoying this little change of season we are experiencing. With this cool weather comes the second semester of the school year which always seems to start to fly by so quickly. There is so much to look forward to this semester. As far as Lower School goes, our scholars appear to be happy at school! They too have some fun activities this semester, so be sure to stay updated on events, mainly through the Lion Line.

For Upper School, there is the planned 6th-grade Transitio hike on Cumberland Island, on February 24th. The calendar is full of fun and meaningful events, such as middle school and high school dances, our annual Father/Daughter dance, Grad Night, Prom, and so much more. As we get closer to graduation, I will update you on our planned events for our senior scholars. There is still much work to be done by our scholars to finish strong, especially for our seniors and the completion of their Senior Thesis for graduation. Please talk to your kids daily about school and encourage them in their work.

Finally, I want to thank Lions Council for putting on a beautiful Winter Dinner, on January 27th. Dr. Larry Arnn, President of Hillsdale College was our speaker, and the event sold out. Dr. Arnn was so impressed with our scholars, teachers, and parents. Thank you for being involved with our school. If you are not a member of the Lions Council, please visit Lionscouncil.org and join us as we strive to meet our goal of building intelligent, virtuous American citizens.

Lion Strong!

Mr. Johnson

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• February 6th- Lions Council Meeting @ 6 p.m.
• February 16th- Educator Recruitment Event @ 5:30 p.m.
• February 18th- Trivia Night @ 5:30 p.m.
• February 20th- Presidents' Day, No School
• February 24th- Spirit Day for $2
• February 24th- Transitio 6th-Grade Field Trip
• February 24th- Family Food Truck Night @ 5:30 p.m.
• March 1st- 11th-Grade SAT Testing @ School (no sign-up required, free of charge sponsored by FLDOE)
• March 2nd- Community Informational Night @ 5:30 p.m.
• March 3rd- Painting with Mr. Ross Night @ 6 p.m.
• March 6th- 3rd-Grade Field Trip @ St. Augustine
• March 6th- Lions Council Meeting @ 6 p.m.
• March 9th- Community Informational Night @ 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Orange Park Library)
• March 13th-17th- Spring Break, No School
  
• March 20th- Teacher Planning Day, No School
• March 21st- Scholars Return to School
• March 24th- Spirit Day for $2
  
• March 24th- Report Cards on Synergy
• March 27th-31st- Chick-fil-a Spirit Week
• March 27th- Go West! 4th-Grade Musical @ 6 p.m.
• March 30th- 1st-Grade Field trip @ school
• March 31st- Fair Day, No School
  

SJCA is eager to roll out new communication, payment, and lunch payment platforms. However, to successfully do so, all parents and guardians must update their ParentVue accounts. To ensure you have access to the newest platforms and receive the most important data please do the following:

• Be sure ParentVue is set up correctly, with your most up-to-date information.

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• Log into ParentVue, for questions regarding passwords and activation keys please contact the school secretary.

• At the bottom of the screen select "My Account".

• Select "Emails" from the bottom of the screen. Update all emails as necessary, and select "Contact". The email addresses on this screen will be used to communicate via school communication platforms.

• Select "Phones" from the bottom of the screen. Update all emails as necessary and select "Contact". The phone numbers on this screen will be used to communicate via school communication platforms.

• Download the St. Johns Classical Academy App today, and get shortcuts to all of your SJCA information! SJCA App sign-in credentials will be emailed to the addresses on file in ParentVue on Monday, February 6, 2023.

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SJCA's goal is to have EVERY SCHOLAR apply, each scholar that applies counts towards additional funding for this campus!

SJCA's new program incorporates wellness policies to promote healthy eating habits and physical activity at school.

The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and non-profit private schools and residential childcare institutions. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost, or free lunches to scholars each school day.

SJCA's Interact Club would like to thank all the wonderful families that were able to donate to the Lions Helping Lions Gift Card Drive. We were able to help many of our own SJCA families over the holiday season. You helped make their holiday special and we sincerely appreciate the support!

Begins: Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Meetings: Tuesdays (School Days Only)

Time: Dismissal - 4:15 p.m.

Location: Mrs. McCue's Room, Room 221

Scholars, teachers, parents, and grandparents are needed to volunteer to be a part of the needle arts teaching team. Participants will be introduced to knitting, crocheting, and cross-stitching.

If you are skilled in knitting, crocheting, or cross-stitching, and are interested in volunteering to teach these arts, please contact Mrs. McCue at kathryn.mccue@stjca.org. Please note, a background check is required for all adult volunteers.

There will be a supply list handed out at the first meeting. Space is limited, please reserve your scholar's space now!

Begins: Monday, January 30, 2023

Practices: Mondays (School Days Only)

Time: 2:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Location: SJCA PE Field

Please bring your glove, bat, and Helmet (if you have one), cleats are optional. Please bring a snack, water, or Gatorade to practice.

Date: Saturday, February 18, 2023

Doors Open: 5:30 p.m.

Location: SJCA Cafetorium

Cost: $10 per person, max of eight per team, please send cash or check (made out to SJCA) to the school Attn. Mrs. McCue

YOUR PIE Pizza will be available for pre-order, order & wait for on-site, and by-the-slice. Ten rounds of ten questions, featuring a variety of topics. Cash prizes and bragging rights await our winners!

SJCA had two scholars, John Moody and Sarah Moody, represented in the All-County High School Band. This ensemble was made up of the best of Clay County's band students. There was a rigorous audition process in front of judges to make it into this ensemble!

It's time to start collecting those pop tabs if you haven't already started!

The SJCA Interact Club needs your soda/pop tabs from aluminum cans. Please collect them, and bring them to your scholar's teacher. This fundraiser will run through May 5th, we will give the Lower School homeroom class and Upper School 7th period class with the most tabs collected (by weight) a pizza party.

​**Minimum amount for a class to win a pizza party is 10 lbs. of pop tabs.**

These will be delivered to the Ronald McDonald House in Jacksonville, and they will be recycled for cash to help provide housing for families visiting Jacksonville while their children receive medical care. Thank you for helping us do the good!

Congratulations to the Roaring Lions Cheer team!

Their perseverance led them to another 1st Place award, this time in Jekyll Island.

Learn the true. Do the good. Love the beautiful.

Email: info@stjca.org
Website: www.stjca.org
Location: 114 Canova Road, Fleming Island, FL 32003
Phone: (904)-458-8240
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