Blue Jay Flyer
April 10, 2024
From the Principal's Desk...
Parents and Guardians,
I hope everyone had a nice and relaxing Spring Break and Eclipse Day! I am so thankful that the weather was perfect for everyone to view the Solar Eclipse and that we were able to be off school so that all of our students and staff could enjoy the rare event. I have heard a ton of conversations about how cool the experience was from both students and teachers. What a great lifetime memory for everyone in our area!
The students have come back and jumped back into their normal routines very nicely this week.
As a school, we are back to business as usual, and teachers are diving right back into the curriculum. Even though we only have 7 weeks before the end of the school year, the teachers still have a lot of material to cover in order to meet all their requirements. As the nights get longer and your schedules get busier, please remember that completing homework on time is the expectation at St. John’s. We have also included a few reminders below in the newsletter about dress code since we have been dealing with multiple dress code violations since returning from break.
I hope everyone has a great week!
Sincerely,
Courtney Weinheimer
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School News
Solar Eclipse
So what did you think of Monday's awe-inspiring celestial phenomenon? We loved seeing all your photos...thank you so much for sharing!
Wondering what to do with your solar eclipse glasses now?
Follow the link below to learn how you can donate your glasses to people in Latin America for viewing the eclipse in October 2024.
Shopping Cent$: Pie in the Face Incentive
Only TWO more turn-in dates Blue Jays... and we have a LONG way to go from only $422.75 before reaching our $1600 goal!
THE WINNING FAMILY WILL GET TO THROW A PIE IN THE FACE OF ONE OF THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE: Mrs. Caldwell, Ms. Moore, Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. Unkrich, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Weinheimer, or Mr. Wuerdeman.
To make this happen is as easy as pie! If the school earns $1,600 PROFIT (not sales) on Shopping Cent$ gift card orders after our next two turn-in dates, one family will get to throw a pie in the face of a teacher or staff member in front of the entire school! For every order you turn in, your family will be entered into a drawing to win the incentive. The more times you turn in an order, the better your odds to win!
Remaining turn-in dates are April 11th and 25th. Order forms were sent home today in the Blue Jay Folders or can be printed by visiting our school website at stjohnsdrschool.org.
Field Day T-shirt Design Contest
Calling all 6-8th grade artists! We are looking for students to submit their best design for the PTO Field Day t-shirts this year! The winning design will be featured on all t-shirts for field day. The winner will receive a free t-shirt and a $50 shopping cents gift card.
Designs should be submitted on plain white paper with a single color design. The design must include “St. John’s PTO Field Day 2023-24”. Submissions are due to Mrs. Jungkunz by the end of the school day on Monday, April 15. The winning design will be announced (with the link to order your student’s shirt) on Wednesday, April 17. Good luck!
Annie Jr.
Please join us this weekend for our spring musical...
St. John's Performing Arts Troupe
Annie Jr.
Friday, April 12 | 7:00 pm
Saturday, April 13 | 7:00 pm
St.John's Parish Center/Gym
Tickets may be purchased at the door for $5.00 each or $20 per household.
Uniform Shorts
Per the Student Handbook, "Uniform shorts may be worn by students from April 1st-October 31st. No knit, cargo, jean, athletic or baggy oversized shorts. Shorts must be worn at the natural waist and not exceed knee length." Grades K-5 may wear navy shorts and 6-8 khaki shorts.
Tops & Socks
Students who bring $1.00 to school on Friday, April 19, may wear "FREAKY" tops and socks. Monies raised will be allocated to End of the Year gifts for our Principal and three Priests.
You Save empties. Planet Green Recycle gives.
Did you know that we collect empty ink cartridges as an easy and free fundraiser? We send them to Planet Green Recycle and receive up to $1.00 per cartridge. Our most recent check was $160.00!
Please save your empty ink jet cartridges and send them to the school office or there is a collection box located in the gathering space at St. John the Baptist Church.
Uniform Dress Code Reminders
A few reminders regarding our school Dress Code policies:
- Only official school sweatshirts and spirit wear with the triangle logo may be worn over uniform shirts/polos. Athletic Association sweatshirts are NOT permitted except on Spirit Days (typically every Friday).
- No make-up, acrylic nails and nail polish are permitted.
- Belts must be worn with uniform shorts and pants by all students in grades 4-8. Grades K-3 may choose to wear a belt.
Order A 2023-2024 Yearbook
If you haven't already ordered your 2023-2024 yearbook, don't miss out on all the memories!
Yearbook ID Code: 12651124
Deadline: May 24, 2024
Safe Parish Bulletin Reminder
There is a new SafeParish online training bulletin due soon. Please log into your account to complete this quarter's bulletin.
Ed Choice Expansion Scholarships
- To calculate your award eligibility, please click here.
- Please visit our school website to learn more and/or apply for the 2024-2025 school year.
- Contact Mrs. Holly Sundrup in the school office with any questions at hsundrup@stjohnsdrschool.org.
Blue Jay Gallery 📸
Spring Break Birthday Bunch
These lucky kiddos, along with Mrs. Erin Reder, celebrated
their birthdays while we were off for Easter break.
REDS Opening Day
Another Opening Day in the books and a happy one too as the Cincinnati Reds won 8-2 over the Washington Nationals!
Solar Eclipse Treats
Mrs. Osborn's kindergarten students had a little cosmic fun during snack time with some solar eclipse treats!
PTO Corner
School Directory
PTO Membership Meeting
Box Tops
Please consider helping us reach this year's goal:
- Buy Box Tops products, scan your receipt with the Box Tops app within 14 days of purchase and earn for Sample Elementary School with every Box Tops product you buy.
- Refer your friends, family and other parents in the school to download the app. You’ll even get Bonus Box Tops for our school with each referral that successfully scans their first receipt.
- Turn on notifications in your Box Tops app to get scan reminders and stay updated on special offers, new products and opportunities to earn for our school. Go to your Communications Settings by tapping on the person icon in the upper-right corner of the app.
Athletic Boosters
St. James Football Sign Ups Open
Football signups are now open through St. James for grades K-8. Cheerleading signups will open in early April. See link below for more information and to register.
St. John's Golf
St. John's Athletics is pleased to offer golf to both boys and girls in 5th-8th grade for the upcoming 2024 fall season. If your 4th grader has exceptional golf ability and maturity, they may be considered to join the instructional team. Teams are formed based on initial seeding by playing 2 practice rounds at Robin's Nest from the far tees. Your child can play these rounds on their own and will need to submit his/her score to the golf coordinator no later than June 12th. Three skill levels are offered based on the number of participants (instructional, JV, and Varsity). All kids will have the opportunity to compete in matches. Final teams and the number of matches played will be determined by the number of golfers that sign up. Matches will start mid July and run through September. The league has a tournament at the end of the season for the top teams and top players.
Fees for the 2024 season will be $60 plus a $50 family fee that is payable once per year for all sports played. Kids are required to provide their own clubs and balls for practice and play. St. John’s golf shirts will be provided and collected at the end of the season. Please indicate what size shirt is needed during registration. Please note: Each participant is responsible for the course and green fees. These range from $8-$10 per round for matches. These are payable to the coach prior to each round (cash or venmo).
If your son or daughter is interested in playing or for any questions, please email Erika Tonne, at erikatonne78@gmail.com. Parent help is needed. If you are interested in being a coach, or are interested in chaperoning any matches, please let me know if you are able to help.
To Signup please follow this link: www.stjab.com
***Signups for the 2024 season will close May 5th***
Grade School Events/Summer Camps
Laffalot Summer Camp
La Salle High School
Summer Camps
Registration for our summer camps is now open! With a variety of camps for athletics, academics and arts, there is a camp for everyone! Register today: Summer Camp Registration
We are also excited to announce our Future Lancer Lifting Program registration is now live! The Future Lancer Lifting Program is available to all registered students of the Class of 2028, and new this year, rising 8th graders - the Class of 2029! Register here for the Future Lancers Lifting Program.
Moeller High School
Summer Camps
Hosted by Moeller faculty, coaches, and current students, Moeller youth camps offer age-appropriate activities for boys and girls grades K-12 that encourage skill development, teamwork, curiosity, positive attitudes, and a lot of fun – taught the Moeller Way! Our popular camps sell out fast, so be sure to register today at www.MoellerCamps.org! Questions? Please contact Kate George at kgeorge@moeller.org or call (513) 618-9614.
Full list of Moeller Camps here: Summer Camps 2024 by Archbishop Moeller High School - Issuu
Moeller registration here: www.moellercamps.org
St. Xavier Summer Camps
We are excited to offer a variety of summer camps where prospective students, boys and girls in grade school, will meet new friends, explore the St. Xavier campus and experience the core tenets of a Jesuit education. Through hands-on, community-based activities, St. Xavier’s teachers and coaches promote fun summer experiences filled with learning opportunities. Minecraft, filmmaking, guitar, acting, makers space, and a variety of sports camps are offered.
Class of 2029 only: St. Xavier is offering the Summer Enrichment Program. Through a mix of academic, cultural, social, and athletic activities, the SEP provides an excellent opportunity for students to become acquainted with life at St. X. Students will make a film, break out of an escape room, and build and race a soap box derby car. Register your son today for a fun-filled summer of meeting future classmates and having fun. This program is offered to rising 8th-grade boys only.
Camps will sell out early so register quickly. Follow the link below to register.
Elder High School
Spring Sport Grade School Events
Free admission and giveaways for all grade school students at these select sporting events!
- Monday, April 15 – Volleyball Grade School Night | 7:00pm | Elder Volleyball Gym
- Friday, April 26 – Baseball Grade School Night | 5:00pm | Panther Athletic Complex
- Saturday, April 27 – Lacrosse Grade School Night | 2:00pm | Elder - The Pit
Summer Camps
Registration is open for Elder Summer Camps! Click here for a
complete list of exciting opportunities!
Elder Mom's Club - Moms' Mingle
Thursday, April 25
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Elder Schaeper Center
Elder Art Show
Sunday, April 28
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Elder Panther Fitness Center
Mercy McAuley High School
Mercy McAuley Hosts Jumpstart Night for 5th-7th Grade Girls & Parents
Fifth-seventh grade girls and their parents are invited to get a jumpstart in exploring Mercy McAuley on Tuesday, April 16, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Parents will tour the school and choose FOUR of the following breakout sessions: Academics; Faith & Service; Athletics & Clubs; Student Panel; Financial Aid & Scholarships; Admissions Process. Separately, future Wolves will participate in fun activities with Mercy McAuley teachers, staff and students in different areas of the building. They’ll explore the campus and see firsthand why it’s GREAT to be a Wolf! Registration is required at www.mercymcauley.org/jumpstart.
Mercy McAuley Summer Camp Registration NOW OPEN!
Registration for Mercy McAuley’s summer sports and enrichment camps is now open! There are a variety of camps for children of all ages. For details and to register, visit www.mercymcauley.org/camps.
Seton High School
NEW Seton Event - Flag Football and Cheer Grade School Night! Future Saints, join us for a tailgate before the flag football game and meet our new cheer team on April 27 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.! The tailgate includes poster making, face painting, games, music and more! The theme is All Out GREEN! The tailgate will be in Seton's parking garage off Vincent Avenue at 6:00 p.m. Seton flag football versus St. Ursula will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Pit. Go, Saints!
Summer Camps
Experience the Seton Vibes at our many special interest and athletic summer camps! With over 30 camps to choose from, including new options and annual favorites, there is something for everyone! Space is limited, so check out all the exciting possibilities and sign up on our website today!
St. Ursula High School
6th & 7th Grade Girls
Sneak Peek
April 20, 11:00am-1:00pm: Take a Sneak Peek at Saint Ursula Academy as our Ambassadors provide tours lasting approximately 40 minutes. All tours end with a HOT-DAWG lunch! Register at https://saintursulaevents.com/sneak-peek
Girls' Night
SAINT URSULA ACADEMY SUMMER CAMPS - Saint Ursula Academy is excited to welcome (rising) Kindergarten through 8th-grade girls to our campus! Do you love to cook, write, play sports, dance, or be creative? There is something for everyone at one of our summer camps! Please visit https://www.saintursula.org/summercamps.aspx for a complete list and links to online registration.
St. Ursuline
Spring Open House
Join us on Sunday, April 28th, from 1-3 p.m. Registration is not mandatory, but it's encouraged to ensure we can accommodate everyone effectively.
Summer Camps
Ursuline is so excited to introduce six new camps this year, including Wizard Academy and Cooking Around The World! Dive into a world of excitement with our array of special interest and athletic camps running throughout June and July. For a full list of camp offerings please follow the link - Ursuline Summer Camps.
Parish News
Vacation Bible School
Alumni News
Join Our Facebook Alumni Group
Are you an alumnus of SJB? Please join our new Facebook Group for Alumni. Stay connected with your grade school alma mater and classmates! Click the button below to join the group.
News to Share?
We love to share exciting news about our St. John's alumni with our school community! If you have an older child or know anyone who graduated from St. John's who has an achievement to share, please send information and any photos to Laura Heidorn at lheidorn@stjohnsdrschool.org.