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As we enter our fourth week of school, sporting events, after-school clubs, and activities are in full swing. Here's a look at the week ahead.

🚨Remember, September 1 is a holiday.🚨

We are excited to announce that Mr. Coleman has been selected as our August/September Teacher of the Month.

Over the summer, he worked tirelessly, without air conditioning, to set up the chemistry lab.

He continues to give it his all each day, both inside and outside the classroom. His humor and wisdom are qualities our scholars admire and appreciate, and we are grateful for the dedication and energy he brings to SJCA.

-SJCA Leadership Team

Please join us for Open House. The event gives parents a chance to visit their scholar's classroom and learn more about the year ahead from teachers. Overflow parking is at Kohl's.

The Lions Council is hosting its first-ever book fair. With the help of Mrs. Kujawa and Mrs. Hancock, the Lions Council has a selection of classical books - some new, some pre-owned - to sell.

All funds raised will go towards classroom libraries to ensure every class has a great selection of books to read.

The Charleston Wrap Fundraiser is underway and will benefit ALL K–12 PE classes!

🗓 Fundraiser Dates: August 25 – September 8

📦 Packets: Went home with scholars

💻 How to Order

Scholars and parents will shop and pay online.

Products are delivered straight to your home.

1. Register at registercw.com to access the dashboard (link below)

2. Enter the access code: 28039

Scholars in grades 8-12 are invited to an upcoming field trip to see Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.

The field trip takes place in January.

After all scholars attending have secured their tickets, any remaining spots will be made available to chaperones on a first come, first served basis.

To help provide supplies, all middle school scholars in grades 7-8 -AND- upper school scholars in grades 9-12 who are taking 2-D Art must pay a $25 fee.

Scholars in upper school ceramics/pottery class are required to pay a $50 supply fee.

📣 Attention National Honor Society Members

NHS Dues are due and can be paid for on MySchoolBucks. Please ensure you select "returning member" when making your purchase.

Payment is due by September 26.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mrs. Cosme: anamaria.cosme@stjca.org.

Mark your calendars for this upcoming event. We'll share more details soon.

Are you ready to help create a high-energy atmosphere for basketball games? Are you ready to perform fun and energetic music? Are you ready to build deeper relationships with your fellow band members?

If you answered "yes" to any of these, you need to join the SJCA Pep Band!

If you are a current member of the Symphonic or Concert Bands, you can join today.

Sign up on MySchoolBucks following the link below and see Mrs. Urban for rehearsal dates and game dates.

Interested in joining the Chess Club? Mrs. Klingbeil is hosting the club this year. It's open to grades 6-12. Join us at our first meeting on September 5.

On Tuesdays, K-12 scholars can participate in our Needle Arts Club. No experience is needed. If you're new to this hobby, you'll start with finger-knitting. If you have some experience, you can crochet.

Our goal this year is to make blankets and plushies for those in need.

Upper school scholars, if you'd like to volunteer to help, you may. To do so, please email Sarah.Kujawa@stjca.org. Please do not sign up for the class if you plan to volunteer. Volunteers will assist scholars with their projects. (Phones will be away).

K-2 scholars must have a parent with them. Parents must complete a Level II background check.

Overtime Athletics will offer a weekly sports club that meets after school on Wednesdays until 2:15pm. The club offers six-week sessions, which includes warm up, skills, drills, and games. At the end of the six weeks, another session will begin.

Scholars will play a different sport every week, including basketball, soccer, flag football, and kickball.

Scholars should bring outdoor clothes to school and will change during dismissal. Coaches will pick scholars up from their class and take them to play on the outdoor field.

Start date: September 10

The first six-week session runs from September 10-October 15.

Our Safety Patrol has been out and about this week, working hard to make sure all scholars—especially our kindergartners—made it safely to their classrooms. They brightened the halls with smiles, encouragement, and cheer, lifting spirits whenever a little scholar felt sad.

We are so grateful for their dedication and kindness!

Do you love to sing? Act? Perform on stage?

The Lion Cub Chorale & Musical Theater is looking for enthusiastic 3-6 grade scholars to join our performing arts family!

First Rehearsal: August 21

Last day to register: September 5

In the Lion Cub Chorale & Musical Theater, you’ll:

• Learn fun and challenging songs
• Explore acting and stage performance
• Build confidence and teamwork skills
• Share your talents in exciting performances throughout the year

2025–2026 Performance Highlights:

• Constitution Day Chorus Selections – September
• Veteran’s Day Concert – November
• Spring Musical – Spring semester (date TBA)

Let your voice be heard and your talent shine! 🌟

Juniors who plan to take the PSAT must sign up to take the test. Since the tests must be ordered in advance, scholars must sign up ahead of time. Please review the flyer below for more details.

Questions? Kelsey.Campbell@stjca.org

Keeping track of college prep test dates just got easier. Take a look at this handy resource to understand test dates, registration deadlines, costs, and more.

Questions about tests? Dean of Academic Services Kelsey Campbell, kelsey.campbell@stjca.org.

Dean of Academic Services Kelsey Campbell is hosting a College Information Night to help parents and scholars understand the steps they should take if the scholar plans to attend college after graduation.

Please RSVP to this event.

We have started our first round of state testing. Florida’s assessments are progress monitoring (PM) assessments. This first PM will let teachers see where their scholars currently are in ELA and Math and track their growth over the school year in PM2 and PM3, which will be scheduled later in the year.

Please take a moment to review your scholar's state testing dates. On those days, please make sure scholars have a hearty breakfast and arrive on time.

Yearbooks are now available for purchase on MySchoolBucks. Delivery takes place toward the end of the school year.

Fall Pricing: $53.00 thru October 31

Winter Pricing: $64.00 (November 1-February 27)

Spring Pricing: $74.00 (February 28-May 29)

If you'd like to order last year's yearbook, you can! We have 35 available for purchase. If you're interested, please make your payment through MySchoolBucks and the yearbook will be delivered to your scholar.

Free and Reduced Lunch

Families are welcome to apply for free or reduced lunches. You use one application per household and must apply for this program each year. To apply, please follow this link.

Prep Your Little Lion(s)

Please review the menu daily with your little Lion(s). They must take the fruit and/or the vegetable. If they would like to skip an item, they need to speak up when it's their turn or they will be served all components.

September Lunch Menu

Please note, this is the lunch menu for K-12. The lunch menu can also be found online, under Calendars.

This year, SJCA has added Technology to its cocurricular schedule for K-5. As a result, your scholar's PE day will now rotate each week. To ensure your scholar is in the proper uniform, please refer to the schedule regularly.

Interested in making a meaningful impact in the lives of scholars? Consider coaching. We are currently looking for a soccer coach.

As a fundraiser for Athletics and PE, you can pay $22 and have your scholar's birthday on the outdoor sign. The message will run from 6:00am to 6:00pm and be an additional slide on the marquee.

Please note: All requests must be made two weeks in advance.

To participate, use the MySchoolBucks link below.

K-12 scholars can participate in a special spirit day on September 11.

Funds raised support the Lions Council's 1776 Promise campaign. Please pay using the link below.

Learn more about the campaign on the Lions Council website.

It's everyone's favorite spirit week! Head to Chick-fil-A anytime between September 8-12 to help raise funds for the Lions Council. You can order any meal, any time. You can dine-in, take-out, or place a mobile order, just tell the cashier or make a note in the mobile app that you're supporting SJCA.

Scholars in grades K-3 can stay after school to make a clay handprint with Mr. Ross, the upper school art teacher. Scholars go directly to this activity after dismissal and are picked up at the end of the event.

The handprint needs to go in the kiln, so it will be sent home with your scholar when it's complete.

The Lions Council welcomes all parents and teachers to join us at our monthly meetings. Our next meeting is September 4 at 6:00pm in the cafeteria.

This is your official invitation to the St. Johns Classical Academy 6th Annual Golf Tournament—and trust us, this event is a real hole-in-one!

Even if golf isn’t your game, you can still score big:

• Dinner that’s above par

• Raffle prizes worth swinging for

• Great company (the best club to be in!)

And here’s the kicker—you don’t have to be present to win raffle prizes. Yes, you could be at home in your PJs and still take home the goods.

Spots are filling fast, so don’t get stuck in the rough!

We are also looking for golf sponsors! If you're interested, please reach out to Hannah.Patterson@stjca.org.

Ms. Freeman's fifth grade class worked on their first astronomy experiment in class.

Sixth grade scholars in Mrs. Croft's room used Everlasting Gobstoppers to explore the scientific method and understand the different components of an experiment.

They first determined whether a gobstopper dissolved more quickly in hot water or cold water, then designed an experiment to see if another common household liquid would have a better result.

The conclusion was that hot water was by far the fastest way to dissolve an Everlasting Gobstopper, but a surprising second was micellar water!

We strive to do what we know to be right despite fear, hardship, and opposition. We resist negative peer pressure, defend our rights and the rights of others, and encourage others to do the same.

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