News & Notes

• January 17 - Home & School Meeting (6pm); childcare provided
  
  
• January 20 - NO SCHOOL (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)
• January 21 - SCRIPPS Spelling Bee
• January 21 - Mrs. Ratcliff's Birthday
• January 22 - Spirit Day (no jeans)
• January 23 - School Mass
• January 24 - Morning with Moms (7:30 - 8:15am)
• January 24 - Daddy/Daughter Dance (6 - 8pm)
  
  
• January 26 - 31 - Catholic Schools Week (details shared below)
• January 26 - 31 - I:55 Book Fair
• January 26 - February 12 - Valentine Grams Sale (see info graphic)
• January 30 - School Mass
• January 31 - Grandparent's Day & School Mass
• January 31 - NOON DISMISSAL

Welcome your Quarter 3 Cast for the Soaring High Headlines!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSMVgABKZCY

Our first broadcast is expected January 31. Please ensure you check News & Notes and Facebook for all your news in the in-between week. Thanks for your support for this bi-weekly schedule change!

There are a few classes who are about tied in contending for first place. As of yesterday's count, Mrs. Flores's kindergarten class is ahead, but we will do a final count and announce the winner on Tuesday!

We are blessed to be participating in Catholic Schools Week and are excited to celebrate our parish, our community, our students, and so much more! Please make sure you check Facebook for updates!

A Valentine Gram is a card with a message and a piece of candy attached to the card. These are sold for $1 and may be purchased for students and teachers.

Please download the form below from January 26 - February 12. Please send the form and money to the SJS office. Ms. Bradley will also come by the classrooms to collect on specific days. No Valentines will be sold on February 13. Valentine Grams will be delivered to homeroom classes on February 14.

All Valentine Grams must be paid in CASH OR FACTS ONLY. No checks will be accepted.

Don't know the names of all the children in the classrooms? Don't worry! The library staff will write in the names on the valentine.

All proceeds will be used to purchase a laptop for AR Quizzes and class sets of books as needed.

Thank you for your support! Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

I:55 Book Fairs exists to glorify the name of Jesus Christ. This core value permeates every aspect of their business from the products they select to the services they offer. In today's culture, it is difficult for parents and educators to protect students from unwanted knowledge. For this reason, I:55 screens their products through the filter of faith. (- from i55bookfairs.com About Us page)

Students will be able to peruse the new books and write down their "wish list" which will include pricing. There are limited quantities, so we encourage you to take advantage of the early dates, if possible. Titles may also be ordered for you (see your friendly librarian).

We look forward to more sports to cover!

If you are interested in any of the following Home & School Officer descriptions, please note that you must have SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING to be considered for these positions! We love seeing our school and families come together for the betterment of our children.

President:

The President leads the organization and oversees its overall functioning. Responsibilities include presiding over meetings, setting the agenda, representing the HSA, delegating tasks, and facilitating communication.

Vice President:

The Vice President supports the President and steps in when the President is unavailable. Specific duties include assisting the President, fulfilling President’s duties in his or her absence, supporting committees and volunteers, and acting as a liaison between committees.

Secretary:

The Secretary is responsible for maintaining records and communicating with the organization. Key duties include recording of meeting minutes, distributing meeting materials, maintaining records, and correspondence.

• All terms are for two years

Make sure you're following us on Facebook and Instagram and are subscribed to our YouTube channel. Click the images below to be taken directly to our pages. You'll be able to keep up with the Soaring High Headlines if you subscribe to our YouTube channel!

Did you see our ad on Facebook? If you can, please take a moment to share it on your social media or with friends and family who might be discerning where to send their children. Click the link below to be taken to our YouTube page!

https://youtu.be/VPm1EJQ6Grg

You can meet with your Parish Counselor in-person or via video, depending on your needs. The fee for professional counseling is based on a sliding scale. All parishioners will be able to use a sliding scale. Your fee is determined by your annual household income and family size. We want to ensure everyone can receive counseling. Contact Rejoice Counseling for details. or click the image above.

The following dates and times will be held at St. John's in the Resource Room for the remainder of the year for Adult Initial Training. (This is a great way to go ahead and get your Safe Environment for volunteering at SJS campus, Fall Fest, etc.)

• Saturday, January 25: 9am to noon
• Saturday, March 22: 9am to noon
• Saturday, May 31: 9am to noon

The following dates and times will be held at St. John's in the Resource Room for the remainder of the year for Adult Renewal Training. (This required every three years to ensure your Safe Environment training is up to date.)

• Thursday, February 13: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
• Thursday, April 3: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
• Thursday, June 5: 6:00pm - 7:30pm

To find a date at another location, go to virtusonline.org or call our Safe Environment coordinator, Jane Nhan, at the Parish Office.

Hello SJS Family!

We had a blast in 2024 and are looking forward to 2025! We are accepting new families. Please call the child care office for more information.

God bless you and your family!

St. John's Child Care

Email: aratcliff@stjs.org
Website: www.stjs.org
Location: 7421 Glenview Drive, North Richland Hills, TX, USA
Phone: 817-284-2228
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StJohnSchoolNRH