January 16, 2019

Saturday, Jan. 18 K of C Free Throw Contest – SJS gym – 10:00 to 2:00 Monday, Jan. 20 No School – Martin Luther King Jr. Day

TRIP Orders still due by 9:00 am

Tuesday, Jan. 21 PTO – 5:30 in the lounge

Wednesday, Jan. 22

Thursday, Jan. 23 CP Credit Union open for deposits Senior Saints Grandparents Meeting 9:00 to 10:30

Friday, Jan. 24 Mass – 9:00 in the church. Please join us.

JPS buses running morning only Popcorn Friday

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Smile Makers

January Service Week – We kicked off 2020 with service week. We collected 8 pounds of can tabs; $70.79 for the Lingap Center; 69 paper products and 89 food items for our parish food pantry. Thank you for your support and prayers! The Great 50/50 Raffle – Tickets are now on sale for the 2020 Great 50/50 Raffle. Each ticket is $100. Monthly drawings will be held each month – February through November. Tickets are available in the school and parish offices or may be purchased online at www.jcslumenchristi.org and click on Quick Links.

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Prayer Requests ~ For the intentions of all of our SJS families For the special intentions of several school families

With gratitude for progress made by Luke DuMont’s cousin who is battling a serious illness For Isaac Maki’s grandma, (Dad’s mom) who is undergoing treatment for cancer For Rilynn Ludwig’s Grandpa O’Connell who is undergoing treatment for cancer

For Mrs. Osterberg’s adult niece who is undergoing treatment for cancer For the repose of the soul of Luke Balaze’s grandmother (mom’s mom) and for all who mourn her passing For Alexis Gwaltney and Parker Schirmacher who are recovering from surgery

Mid-Year Conferences – A conference slip will accompany your child’s report card being sent home today. Please return the form only if the conference is teacher-requested or if you would like to meet with your child’s teacher. Registering Now for 2020-2021: Please see the attached for registration information.

Mardi Gras is Coming! – Please see the attached letter from our fabulous PTO regarding our January 25th Mardi Gras. Purchase a child’s ticket for $10 in the school office. This will allow the child to play an unlimited number of

games and activities, and to receive a goodie bag at the end of the evening. Tickets will be $12 at the door.

Adult and Middle/High School Volunteers Needed for Mardi Gras! Two shifts available. Sign up to help at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090a4eafa92ea13-2015 Bake Walk Donations Needed – Cookies and cupcakes are needed for the Bake Walk. Goodies may be dropped off in the school office next Friday, or in the gym between 10:00 and 12:00 on Saturday, January 25th during set-up.

Christmas Program and Photo Slide Show – Ms. LaCinski is putting together a DVD of this year’s Christmas Program and the photo slide show that was used between numbers. Cost is $10. Proceeds benefit our school’s technology program. Checks may be made out to St. John Technology Fund. Please use the attached order form

to place your order by January 17th.

Be it known to all who enter here,

that Christ is the reason for this school.

He is the unseen,

but ever present, teacher in its classrooms.

He is the model for its faculty

and the inspiration of its students.

Presentation of the Gifts

We are asking that our current families help us to promote our Open House – New Family Information Night which is scheduled for the Thursday, January 30th from 6:00 to 7:00. Please spread the word to family, friends and co-

workers you know who may be interested in finding out more about St. John’s. You might also consider inviting a family to join you for the Open House. Your personal invitation is a great way to help new folks feel the welcoming warmth of our St. John School Family. We’ve got something very special here and we’d love to share it with other families! All families who attend this Open House will have a chance at winning a $100 tuition voucher for the 2020-2021 school year.

SJS Fundraising ~ Magazines – www.gaschoolstore.com Click on “Shop Now” and enter school ID 2627826 Rada Cutlery for SJS PTO - http://bit.ly/2zm4BTp

Shop Amazon and Earn $$$ for St. John School - Use the same account as for any Amazon shopping on the smile.amazon.com website, and search for St. John the Evangelist Church Jackson MI to ensure that the proceeds are given to St. John School

Ways to Grow and to Live in Faith:

To learn more about your Catholic faith, Go to FORMED.org Use the parish code (0766a8) to create an account Browse or search for content of interest

NEWS from the TRIP OFFICE – TRIP orders are due Monday at 9:00 am (even if there is no school due to snow day.

TRIP office will be closed the week of January 27th. On hand TRIP will be available from Karen Guerin M-Th that week. Save the Dates:

Daddy Daughter Dance – Saturday, February 8th

7th Annual SJS Draw Down Dinner – Saturday, March 14th

2nd Annual Daddy Daughter Dance at St. John's!!!

Saturday February 8, 2020 from 6:00 – 8:00 Tickets on sale beginning Tuesday, January 21!

Items Needed: White duct tape; small, clear Command hooks; white doilies; balloons (blue, silver, white, purple); large snowflake decorations; and battery operated tea-lights. Donations will be accepted in the school office beginning after Christmas. Help Requested… Please use the sign up genius link to sign up to help! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A4FACA72AA02-daddy

If you have any questions please feel free to contact: Kathy Dalton - ktbdalton@comcast.net or Lisa Barancin- lbarancin@gmail.com

2020

Catholic Schools Week will be celebrated the week of January 26th through February 1st. This year’s theme is “Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead.

Succeed.” Students will be assisting at all weekend Masses on January 25th and 26th by reading an introduction, bringing up the gifts, and distributing

bulletins at the exits after Mass. Our SJS choir will be singing at the noon Mass. Hope to see all of you at Mass! Families may sign up to help at the weekend Masses: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e4bacac2ba0fa7-catholic

MARDI GRAS 2019

Saturday, January 25th

5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Dear Parents, First and foremost, a huge THANK YOU to all of our St. John’s families who have contributed to our fundraising efforts this school year such as the uniform sale and Secret Santa. As you know, our biggest fundraiser of the year is just a little over a week away! We will have plenty of good food, a cookie walk, raffle baskets, face painting, silent auctions, raffles, children’s games, and back by popular demand TWO BOUNCE HOUSES, A DJ AND PHOTO BOOTH!!! It is sure to be a fun-filled evening If you have not sent your donation in for the classroom baskets yet, please do so by January 23rd. We will be putting the baskets together on Friday, Jan. 24th at 1:00 in the gym. If you would like to help with putting together raffle baskets, we’d love the help! The silent auction, live auction and raffle items we have so far this year are awesome and there are more items coming in daily!! If there is something you would like to donate aside from the classroom basket that would be great too! We are also in need of sweet treats (cookies, cupcakes, muffins, brownies, cakes, etc.) for the cookie walk as well. Those can be dropped off at the school next Friday (Jan. 24th) or Saturday (Jan. 25th) morning from 10:00-12:00 in the gym. We will be ending the Silent Auction this year at 7:00. Please be sure to bid on any items you are interested in before then. The raffle baskets will follow. We will also accept credit cards for tickets and auction items Lastly, please pick up your admission tickets in the office. Pre-sale tickets are $10, or $12 at the door. See you on Saturday, January 25th!!! Adult and middle/high school help is needed for two shifts of workers: Please sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090a4eafa92ea13-2015!

MARDI GRAS CLASSROOM BASKET THEMES

Suggestions are shown for each theme, but these are only suggestions. Feel free to be creative!! Feel free to donate to another grade’s basket.

Donations are used to create themed baskets to raffle off at our Mardi Gras celebration on Saturday, Jan. 25th.

Pre-K 3’s and Preschool Enrichment (those who aren’t also in Preschool 3s or 4s): Pet Basket Pre-K 4’s: Cooking and Baking Kindergarten: Arts and Crafts 1st grade: Boy/Girl 2nd grade: Detroit Sports Extravaganza 3rd grade: Gift Certificates 4th grade: MSU/U of M/Notre Dame 5th grade: Handyman or Pamper Mom 6th grade: Family Fun Night

405 E. North Street Jackson, MI 49202

517.784.1714

jcsstjohn.org

2020 – 2021 Tuition and Registration – Contrary to popular belief, tuition alone does not pay the bills

at any Catholic school. The cost to educate one child in our K-6 program is approximately $5,800. Our

parish picks up a great deal of this cost, relying heavily on the offertory collection at the weekend Masses.

That is one reason why it is so critical that families are registered with our parish and that they attend

Sunday Mass, contributing to the Sunday collection to the extent that they are able.

There will be a 2% increase in K-6 tuition at the elementary schools. The tuition for preschool 3s (T/Th

mornings) will be $1175, and preschool 4/young 5s (M/W/F full day) will be $2700. Our Little Saints

Preschool Enrichment Program offers options for additional days and hours. Please see the preschool flyer

on the back for pricing information, or call the school office for more information.

The elementary tuition for all Jackson Catholic schools is:

1 Child (K-6) $3590

2 Children (K-6) $6300

3+ Children (K-6) $8150

Tuition for LCCS 7-12 will be paid to Lumen Christi with multiple child discounts applying for 7-12 students.

Multiple child discounts at the elementary schools will be for students in K-6.

Registration for the 2020-2021 school year is now open. We will continue to use FACTS for

registration, tuition assistance application, as well as for tuition collection. This allows families to register

all children in one easy step. The non-refundable registration fee is $75 per family if paid by

February 29. The fee for returning families jumps to $150 on March 1.

Financial Assistance – Some tuition assistance for K-6 students is available through the school. The

Diocese of Lansing offers financial assistance for K-12 students. There is no financial assistance for

preschool, preschool enrichment or latchkey as these programs are self-sustaining.

Application for ALL Financial Aid/Scholarship Assistance – Families who are seeking financial

assistance for the 2020–2021 school year will use the FACTS site to complete the application process. In

the past, the Diocese used a separate application process requiring a fee. Parents need only complete the

FACTS financial assistance application. This information is used by both the diocese and the area schools.

We strongly encourage all parents to apply before the March 1st deadline

To access the FACTS website, go to our school website at www.jcsstjohn.org and click on “Registration” in

the “About” dropdown menu on the right side of the homepage.

517.784.1714 ~ 405 E. North Street Jackson MI 49202 ~ www.jcsstjohn.org

Registering Now for Little Saints Preschool and Preschool Enrichment at St. John

Our preschool program has been purposefully designed as the first step in your child’s academic career. This means that your child becomes familiar with and accustomed to music class, gym class and technology time, as well as other specials opportunities. Through Reading Buddies with older students and involvement in various all-school activities, our preschoolers are truly a part of our St. John School family. For our students, advancing to Kindergarten is not a leap, but a natural and comfortable step.

Our preschool 3s program meets on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Enrichment options include afternoon enrichment on those days and Monday, Wednesday, Friday full-day add-on. Child must be 3 by September 1. Our preschool 4s/young 5s meet for a full-day on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. There is an enrichment option of a Tuesday, Thursday full-day add-on. Child must be 4 by September 1.

Before and after school latchkey child care is available for preschool through 6th grade students. A separate fee schedule applies.

Preschool 3s (Child must be toilet trained):

Tuesday and Thursday mornings 8:10 to 11:00 $1175

Enrichment options:

Tuesday and Thursday full-day 8:10 to 3:10 $2350

Five full-days 8:10 to 3:10 $4500

Preschool 4/5s:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday full-day 8:10 to 3:10 $2700

Enrichment option:

Five full-days 8:10 to 3:10 $4500

The Preschool calendar is based on the St. John Elementary school calendar excluding the start and end dates. If the

school is closed due to a holiday or snow day, so is the preschool. Our preschool program runs from September

through May.

Additional child care options will be available on professional development days, some holidays, and for afternoons of

half-days. Please request a latchkey packet or contact Dru Densmore at 784-1714 ext. 100 for more information.

A portion of your cost may qualify for a tax credit. Please consult your tax advisor for complete information.

517.784.1714 ~ 405 E. North Street Jackson MI 49202 ~ www.jcsstjohn.org

The students pictured here have already hit major milestones in Accelerated Math this year. 350 mastered objectives: Kellen Qullen (4). 175 mastered objectives: Erin O’Dowd (4), 150 mastered objectives: Quinn Soper (4), Krishang Gangula (5), Maddie Friedrich (4), Max Howell (4), Owen Terry (4). 125 mastered objectives: Maden Brady (5), Zach Cook (3), Reese Newton (4). 100 math objectives: Nolen Roberts (4), Gavin Whitney (1), Cole Levy (1).

As you can see in the photo of the hallway bulletin board, we have many other math stars in our classrooms. Seven students have mastered 75 objectives; 18 have mastered 50 objectives; and 60 have mastered 25 Accelerated Math objectives so far this year. Mrs. Wasick’s 4

th grade

and Mrs. Fitzpatrick’s 2nd

grade classes have all students at 25 or more mastered objectives!!!

We are proud of all of our SJS math stars!!!

Catholic Schools Week 2020 January 26th – February 1st

Saturday, January 25th MARDI GRAS

5:30 - 8:00 PM in the St. John gym

Sponsored by St. John Family PTO

Raffles, games, food, silent auctions and fun for the whole family!

Saturday and Sunday PARISH DAYS

January 25th and 26th

*SJS students and older JCS siblings will participate at all St. John weekend

Masses and at the 9:30 St. Joseph Mass. Families may sign up using the

Sign Up Genius link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e4bacac2ba0fa7-catholic.

*St. John School Choir will be singing at the Sunday noon Mass.

Monday, January 27th SCHOOL APPRECIATION DAY

*Amazing Movie Monday – Students (preschool – 6th) will watch

a movie with prayer partners during the afternoon.

*Morning News (8:20 AM) – 6th grade broadcasters.

Opening Prayer – 1st Grade - TV

*Afternoon Prayer (3:00 PM) – 4th Grade – PA

Tuesday, January 28th JCS APPRECIATION DAY

**Jackson Catholic Schools Week Liturgy – 9:30 AM – Lumen Christi Field House.

Students from grades 3 through 12 will gather for a special Mass at Lumen Christi.

Parents are welcome to meet us there.

*Morning News (8:20 AM) – 6th grade broadcasters.

Opening Prayer – 5th Grade – TV

*Afternoon Prayer (3:00 PM) – 6th Grade – PA

Wednesday, January 29th STAFF APPRECIATION DAY

*Staff Jeans Day – Staff only may wear jeans to school today.

*Parents and students have an opportunity to thank teachers and

staff members with a special note or card.

*Special Staff Appreciation Luncheon provided by St. John PTO.

*Morning News (8:20 AM) – 6th grade broadcasters

Opening Prayer by our Preschool 4s/young 5s – TV

*Afternoon Prayer (3:00 PM) – 3rd Grade – PA

Thursday, January 30th FAMILY APPRECIATION DAY

*Show Your “Souper Bowl” Spirit - Students are asked to bring a can of soup for our parish food

pantry. Students may dress down and wear a sports team jersey or casual shirt to school instead

of uniform shirt.

*Morning News (8:20 AM) – 6th grade broadcasters

Opening Prayer - Kindergarten - TV

*Family Lunch - Parents and/or grandparents eat lunch with students. No hot lunch!

Parents may bring a sack lunch or Wendy’s, Subway, McDonald’s, etc.

Gym will be set up with tables for eating.

No parking in school parking lot. Please park across the street in Nixon lot or behind the gym off

of Leroy Street. Handicapped and elderly may park in the circle drive near the cafeteria.

Families eat according to last name.

Please meet your child in the gym.

A - L Lunch — 11:00 - 11:30 AM

Recess 11:30 - 12:00 PM

M - Z Recess— 11:00 - 11:30 AM

Lunch 11:30 - 12:00 PM

Teachers will take A-L students to the gym to meet their families

at 11:00. Students will remain with their parents in the gym

until being dismissed to playground at 11:30.

Playground supervisors will take M-Z students to the gym to

meet their families at 11:30.

*Afternoon Prayer (3:00 PM) – 2nd Grade – PA

* * * Open House and New Family Information Night * * *

For current and new families!!!

St. John School ~ 6:00 to 7:00 pm

This is a great opportunity to share our SJS family feeling with another family you know.

Please spread the word to family, friends, and coworkers, and offer to join them here.

You are our best advertisers!!! Every family who attends will be entered in a drawing for a

$100 tuition voucher for 2020-2021 school year. Bring a guest family and receive 2 chances!

Friday, January 31st STUDENT APPRECIATION DAY

*Crazy Sock Day – Students may wear crazy, multi-colored,

mismatched socks to school with their uniform.

*All School Liturgy - 9:00 AM for Kindergarten through 6th grade.

Parents and relatives are welcome to attend!!!

*Books, Board Games and Buddies - Students may bring in books,

and board or card games to play with classroom buddies.

No electronic games, please.

*Teachers provide snacks for students.

*Afternoon Prayer (3:00 PM) - Mrs. Blair