Ms. I's Update

Dear St. John School students and families,

I hope you all had a wonderful summer and took some time to recharge and rest. Our leadership team has been working very hard all summer to ensure that we are fully prepared for the 2024-2025 school year. You all should have received an email from your homeroom teacher introducing themselves.

We have many new families that are joining our school. Thank you to all of our returning families for extending a warm welcome to our new community members and helping them navigate the school year.

The school year is very quickly approaching. Our first day of school is Monday, August 19th

(12:30 pm dismissal; No Extended Care). Gates will be open and we will begin admitting students at 7:45 am to the outdoor assembly benches. Please note that parking in the yard will be reserved for our TK/K families. Please park on the street if you'd like to join us. The entire school will pray together at 8:15 am in the gym. All Welcome!

Tuesday, August 20th, 2024 is also a 12:30 pm dismissal. Thank you for taking the time to read this newsletter for important information regarding the new school year. Please ensure to update your profile on SchoolSpeak.

The first day of school will be an orientation day for all of our students. Our protocols and procedures will be covered that day. During the first few weeks of school, teachers will focus on building a class community by helping our students feel engaged and comfortable.

Extended Care 1st week of school: There is NO extended care on the first day of school. Extended Care is available starting the second day of school- August 20th (12:30 pm Dismissal) Prior registration is required. Learn more about our Extended Care Program here.

Lunch: Ms. Fabi will continue running our wonderful in-house lunch program. There is no lunch option Monday, 8/19, and Tuesday, 8/20 (12:30 pm dismissal).

First day of school

Start time: 8 am

Prayer: 8:15 am (parents welcome to join)

End time: 12:30 pm

Drop off: 7:45 am-8 am

Pick up: 12:30 pm-12:45 pm

Drop off and pick up is in our school parking lot or on Burnside Ave (gym doors). We highly recommend that TK-5 use the school parking lot for pick up and drop off.

Thank you in advance for:

• Being on time
• Following the directions of our traffic coordinators
• Driving slowly
• Turning on the turn signal when wanting to enter our lot
• Respecting our neighbors by not parking in their driveways

Thank you for your patience as we begin a new school year. Please take the time to read through the rest of the newsletter.

"St. Angela watch over the days of our youth. St. Ursula protect our future."

With love,

Ms. Iwaszewicz

Principal

SchoolSpeak: This is our main communication portal. We highly recommend syncing the calendar.

All families: Please update ALL profiles on SchoolSpeak.

To update your profile:

1. Click Edit My Profile on the upper-right corner.

2. Review your information and make any changes that are necessary and click Update.

3. To review your other family member’s profiles – click Family Update on the upper-right corner. 4. Review the other fields and click Update when you are done.

SchoolSpeak Resources:

Parent Quick Guide: Click Here

Parent User Guide: Click Here

Emergency/Med Forms: Please update your child(ren)'s profiles on SchoolSpeak. This is where all forms are pulled.

Extended Care: Extended Care will be offered beginning Tuesday August 20th. Please register for EC on SchoolSpeak here.

24/25 Registration: If you have not yet registered your child(ren) for this year, please contact our finance manager, Jessica Guevara (financesj@stjohnseagles.com) ASAP. Your child will not be able to start school if they are not registered.

7th Grade: Every incoming 7th grader needs proof of a TDAP booster before they can be allowed to attend school. More information here. Please send an updated immunization form to officesj@stjohnseagles.com

1st Communion (2nd grade) and Confirmation (8th): For second graders who are going to receive First Communion this year and for 8th graders who will be confirmed, the forms given to you at the end of the school year need to be returned by September 30th. Fr. Agnel will not accept late applications. Please contact your homeroom teacher for more information.

All parents, by virtue of being parents of students at St. John School, are members of the St. John PTG (Parent Teacher Group).

The Parent Teacher Group provides important services for the school community. Fundraisers and the yearly fee provide funds to service its programs. The goals of the PTG include: enrichment for the children, assistance to the faculty, and promotion of a strong sense of community spirit among the school families.

1st PTG Meeting: September 18th at 6pm in person! Free childcare is available for currently enrolled St. John School students.

PTG Meetings: Links are posted on SchoolSpeak. Come join us! (Attending counts towards volunteer hours.)

Fundraisers: Please check SchoolSpeak for more information.

Questions? Want to get involved?: Email ptgsj@stjohnseagles.com

Please continue to look at SchoolSpeak under the PTG tab for updated information.

Please always check SchoolSpeak for the most updated calendar.

Updated: Back to School Night is Aug 28th @6pm

Important dates:

August

15: Jr. High Leadership 8:30am-12:00pm

16: All 6th Grade and new 7th and 8th grade orientation 8:30am-12:30pm

19: 1st Day of School : 12:30pm dismissal- No extended care

20: 12:30pm Dismissal

21: 2pm dismissal

28: Back to School Night 6pm

30: 9am Mass (19 St. Mary's Ave) Parents are welcome to join us!

*All Wednesdays are 2pm dismissals*

*Please note that the calendar is subject to change. SchoolSpeak will have the most updated version*

Find out more information on our Parish website: https://www.saintjohnevangelist.org/

Health and Safety

As always, the safety of our students and staff is our top priority.

Health Screening: All staff/students must screen for symptoms at home and stay home if they feel sick. Contact the school immediately, even on a non-school day if your child has any of the following symptoms or tests positive for COVID19:

• Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, headache, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, or experiences change in their ability to taste or smell in the past 10 days.

Masks: Masks are optional and may be worn by all students/adults on campus indoors and outdoors. Thank you in advance for respecting each other's health choices.

Hygiene: Proper hand washing techniques and the use of hand sanitizer will be taught and enforced.

Clean Environment: Every classroom will continue to be ventilated. Daily cleaning of the school will continue.

We love our St. John School community and feel that our parents and families know us best. Our school has thrived when current families have referred their friends/acquaintances to us.

Referral Incentive: Refer a family to us! If they enroll- your family will receive a $250 tuition deduction per newly enrolled student. We have just a few more spots available in most grade levels.

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Email: officesj@stjohnseagles.com
Website: stjohnseagles.com
Location: 925 Chenery Street, San Francisco, CA, USA
Phone: (415) 584-8383
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