SJRCS Wildcat News
March 7, 2024
March 11th - ACRE Testing 5th and 8th Grade during Religion Class
The Assessment of Catholic Religious Education (ACRE) Exam is designed to assess the knowledge and understanding of Catholic faith, beliefs, attitudes, behaviors, and practices among students. It provides a comprehensive evaluation of the student's religious education and helps teachers and administrators identify areas where they need to focus their efforts to improve the quality of religious education.
The ACRE exam is divided into two levels: Level 1 and Level 2. The Level 1 exam is given to fifth-grade students, whereas the Level 2 exam is taken by eighth and ninth-grade students. The questions on the exam cover a wide range of topics, including the sacraments, prayer, Church history, social justice, and morality.
The score of a student on the ACRE exam is determined by the percentile they rank in comparison to other Catholic school students who took the same level of the exam. This means that a student's score reflects how well they performed relative to their peers. The exam results provide valuable feedback to both the students and their teachers, helping them identify areas where they need to improve.
Overall, the ACRE exam is an essential tool for Catholic schools to assess the effectiveness of their religious education programs. By measuring students' knowledge and understanding of Catholic faith, beliefs, attitudes, behaviors, and practices, the exam helps schools ensure that their students are receiving a high-quality religious education that prepares them for a life of faith and service.
The Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today (BOOST) Scholarship Program provides scholarship awards for some students who are eligible for the free or reduced–price school meals program (FARMs) to attend a participating nonpublic school.
Click here for the MDSE Scholarship Program Website.
This coming Monday, March 10th, our 6th graders are heading off to NorthBay! Please review the NorthBay PowerPoint Presentation for packing recommendations and what to expect for the week. **Morning drop off will begin at 7:45 a.m. in the parking lot on the parish office side of the school (the parking lot with the trash dumpsters). Students will enter through the SKD Parish office doors and meet in the cafeteria.**
St. John Regional Catholic School proudly presents a curated selection of artwork from our talented 6th to 8th Grade students. This exhibition showcases a diverse collection of creative expressions, including vibrant watercolor botanicals, dynamic abstract cardboard sculptures, and expressive self-portrait collages. The exhibit will run from March 1st - March 30th. Admission is free. Please click here to view the exhibits.
We will be holding our Used Uniform sale on Saturday, March 15th, in the gymnasium, from 9AM-12PM. Please come shop for uniforms at an awesome discount.
ALSO, PLEASE REMEMBER TO DONATE YOUR GENTLY USED UNIFORMS TO THE SALE.
Please check items for stains or holes before donating. And please, no shoes.
Thank you and see you next week!
March 7, 2025
Upcoming HSA Events:
Spring Used Uniform Sale – March 15th
Mark your calendars! Our Spring Used Uniform Sale will be on Saturday, March 15th .
Mother/Son Event – March 28th
Join us for an exciting evening with your son!
Member Sign Up:
If you’d like to join the HSA, please click here
Playoff & Championship Weekend!
3/4 Girls Team Eikenbary are on to the Championship - Saturday, March 8th - 10:30 @Tuscarora Rec Center
3/4 Boys Team Barrett are on to the second game of playoffs on Saturday, March 8th -9:15 @Oakdale Rec Center (if they win they will go to championship on Sunday, March 9th - 9:15 @Tuscarora Rec Center)
7/8 Girls Team Koenig are on to the second game of playoffs on Saturday, March 8th - 7:45 PM @Mt. Aetna (if they win they will go to championship on Sunday, March 9th - 1:30 Centerville Rec Center)
3/4 Boys Team Long won their first game of the season in the first round of playoffs and lost in OT against Middletown.
5/6 Boys Team Westbrook made it to the second round of games in playoffs!
5/6 Boys Team Guilday finished their season strong with a close game against Libertytown.
5/6 Boys Team Gilbreth played tough in their first round against Clover Hill.
5/6 Girls Team Edwards gave it everything they had with only 6 players and lost 8-6 in OT against Middletown.
5/6 Girls Team Brown and 7/8 Boys Team Sprankle both worked hard and made it to the first round of the Gold Bracket.
7/8 Boys Team Watkins made it to the second round of games in the Gold Bracket!
Yearbooks are now on sale! Please click here to order. Current 8th graders, yearbooks are included in your graduation fee, so please do not order unless you'd like an extra. Yearbook sales end April 18th.
Parent Volunteers are needed for Recess and Pizza Friday duty in the month of March. We appreciate your support. Please ensure that you are VIRTUS certified when signing up. Also, please note that parents are expected to stay for the entirety of the lunch or recess shift when volunteering. Recess shifts are from 10:50 a.m. to 12:25 p.m. and Pizza Friday shifts are from 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
**Please Note: Prior PDF versions of the school calendar have changed - Please click here for the most up-to-date version of the calendar**
March 2025:
7 (Fri) Student Spiritwear Day; Reports Cards Sent Home
10 (Mon) - 14 (Fri) 6th Grade North Bay Field Trip
15 (Sat) Used Uniform Sale, SJRCS Gymnasium, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
17 (Mon) St. Patrick's Day - Students may wear a green shirt with P.E. pants and shoes
18 (Tue) 6th Graders May Wear Their North Bay T-Shirts with P.E. pants and shoes
20 (Thu) Mass 10 a.m.; National Down Syndrome Day - Wear Crazy Socks with Formal Uniform
21 (Fri) No School, No Wildcat Aftercare
25 (Tue) Maryland Day - Wear Red, Gold, Black, and/or White shirt with P.E. pants; STEM Fair
28 (Fri) Mother/Son Event 5-9 p.m.
31 (Mon) Summer Uniform Begins
Pizza is available for purchase each week via MySchoolBucks. If you would like to order pizza for your student, please be sure you are logged into MSB to order.
Our 8th Grade Newsletter is where parents can keep up-to-date on the latest information for our soon-to-be graduates. You can access it anytime by clicking here! Our new 8th Grade Newsletter will be updated as needed and will be full of information about high school testing, shadow days, important dates and deadlines, as well as other pertinent information for both local private and public high schools.
The most up to date version of the Family Handbook can be found by clicking here.
If your child will be absent, or your child has an appointment and will need to be picked up early from school, please fill out the absentee form by clicking here. In doing so, the front office will be notified and can mark your child's attendance report accurately, as well as, have your child ready for you when you arrive to pick them up for the appointment.
Please note - per AOB regulations, early dismissal ends at 2:20 PM. Parents arriving after that time will be instructed to wait in the parking lot for regular dismissal.
Please click here to learn more about Google Classroom, including how to sign in and monitor your student's account.
It is important for parents to follow the designated drop-off and pick-up times for their children at school. The school cannot take responsibility for any supervision or accidents that occur before 7:50 a.m. or after 3:15 p.m. If a parent is unable to pick up their child on time, enrolling in the school's aftercare program is a helpful option. However, instances of tardiness will result in an additional late pick-up fee. If the student is participating in a supervised activity outside of school hours, specific arrangements must be made for drop-off and/or pick-up at the designated times. Please value and respect the school staff, teachers, and administration by being punctual and adhering to the designated drop-off and pick-up times. See page 32 of the handbook for more information.
Students in Grades 3 - 8 who are designated as walkers or bike riders should live within a two-mile distance of the school. They will require the written permission of a parent or guardian and the school administration to be released with these groups. Please click here to register your child as a walker or bike rider.
If you are visiting the school during the school day or for evening school events, we ask that you park in the Pk-3rd grade parking lot. Please do not park in any of the numbered spots as those are reserved for teachers and staff. We also ask that you not park in the spots on the side of the school reserved for the Parish Offices.
