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We're just weeks away from the end of the school year and even closer to graduation.

Over the next few weeks, our seniors will participate in several SJCA traditions that mark the end of their high school journey. May 16 is the last day for our seniors. New this year, we've added the Senior Lecture Series, where teachers will cover different topics with the class on their last day. The day concludes with all of the seniors going outside to celebrate their "final bell."

On May 19, seniors will attend a Baccalaureate Ceremony where they'll receive the regalia worn on graduation day and on May 21, seniors will return to school for our senior parade. For this tradition, scholars in each grade come out of their classrooms, line the halls, and celebrate our seniors as they walk through.

On May 23, our Class of 2025 will graduate.

We have plans to record and share many of these events so everyone can be part of the celebration.

To all of our seniors, congratulations on a job well done. I am so excited for your next chapter.

-Head of School Carole McCullough

Head of School:

Carole McCullough

Dean of Academics K-5:

Amy Melquist

Dean of Academics 6-12:

Angie Casteel

Dean of School Culture/Girls:

Hannah Patterson

Dean of School Culture/Boys:

Matt Bowers

We are about to start a busy few weeks of testing. Please make every effort to ensure your scholar is in school on testing days, and that he or she arrives on time and has a hearty breakfast.

Our annual year-end awards ceremony for grades 2-5 will be held at River Christian Church on Tuesday, May 20. Scholars who will receive an award will be invited to the event via email.

The Class of 2025 will graduate later this month.

The end of May has a mix of events and dismissal information that parents need to know.

Please note, in preparation for graduation, dismissal for May 23 will work like a Wednesday. This is a change to our original schedule and is different than the early release days later in the month. Please reference the dates below to stay organized and aware of dismissal times.

Ms. Forster's physics classes (grade 11) have been studying the physics of light and mirrors. They recently made solar ovens to bake cookies, utilizing the heat of the sun's rays, the reflective nature of aluminum foil, and the insulating properties of other materials. They built the ovens on a Wednesday and set them up later in the week. They checked their ovens throughout the day and, during sixth period, found that the cookies had baked.

SJCA has once again partnered with School Tool Box to offer pre-boxed supplies for scholars in K-5. Each box of supplies matches the grade-level supply list created by teachers. Boxes are shipped to the school and will be delivered to classrooms before the first day of school.

Deadline to order is 6/15.

The Action Shooting Team is holding an information night on Monday, May 12 at 6:30pm in the Fleming Island cafeteria.

This is for rising 6-12 grade scholars interested in shooting sports.

You are required to attend this meeting and our clinic in June before you can try out in August.

There will be two full games played (best of 3 sets) with a performance by our cheer squad in the middle of the two games. If you'd like to donate, there will be a code and cash donation available. Checks can be made out to SJCA Athletics.

We're looking for an assistant swim coach and an assistant boys and girls golf coach.

If you're interested in the position, or would like to know what the position entails, please reach out to matthew.sage@stjca.org.

River Christian Church is partnering with Overtime Athletics to offer a variety of athletic camps in June and July.

June 2-6: Sports Spectacular

June 9-12: Sports Spectacular

June 30 - July 12: Kaboom Kickball

July 7-11: Go Long Flag Football

July 14-18: Shooting Stars Soccer

July 28 - August 1: All Star Week

If you'd like more information, please visit: https://www.otathletics.com/jax

On July 11, our official cheer team will host a summer cheerleading camp. The one-day camp runs from 9:00-am-3:30pm on the Fleming Island Campus. Registration will start at 8:30am. This is a drop-off event.

Scholars should come in athletic wear and bring a packed lunch.

Registration is open now.

Questions: Tanya_Joson@csx.com.

This year, Field Day will take place on two days, depending on grade level.

Field Day will have an Olympic theme; each grade level will represent a different country.

NEW: Scholars in grades 3-5 should pre-order Jeremiah's by filling out the form below. Please give $5 cash to your teacher ahead of the event to streamline distribution. Flavors are listed below.

Volunteer signups have been sent to all approved volunteers. If you aren't receiving these emails, please reach out to Communications.LionCouncil@stjca.org.

You can send a friend a Lucky Duck Gram in support of the Panama Philanthropy Trip. Details are below.

Registration is now open for summer camps! Please visit the link below to review the camps that are offered at SJCA Orange Park.

You'll find a link to MySchoolBucks on the page to register.

It's best to register early since some camps have limited seats.

As we enter the last two full weeks of school, please be mindful of lunch balances. Scholars who are "paid" cannot charge more than $21.25 and scholars who are "reduced" cannot charge more than $2. You can send in cash or check with your scholar, or you can pay online ($3.25 MSB fee).

🆕 Because it slows the service line, scholars will be served the complete menu of the day UNLESS they speak up quickly and loudly when it is their turn at the service line.

✅ If you need or want to set limits on spending, please contact Lunch@stjca.org.

✅ To view your lunch account(s) and add funds, please visit: http://www.myschoolbucks.com/.

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