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Just a quick reminder that all scholars need to have their student ID with them at lunch. It is so much quicker for us to scan their ID rather than punching in their student number. Upper scholars will be rewarded by being "fast passed" to the front of the line with their ID, so ensure that your child has their student ID with them at all times.

On Tuesday evening, we held a College Information Night and had very good participation from parents. Mrs. Flannagan shared some good statistics about SJCA graduates. One fact that really sticks out to me is the number of Bright Future Scholarships awarded to graduates of SJCA. Just this past year, there were 15 Bright Future Scholarships awarded, that's half of our graduating class. Additionally, our college acceptance rate is much higher than the schools around us, including four full-ride scholarships to the University of Florida. (We have more statistics for you below).

Even though our mission is to form and develop our scholars to be good citizens, college acceptance and success is a serious by-product of what we do. If your desire is good college acceptance, then SJCA is just the right place to be. Your child can receive an excellent education, and you can have a peace of mind about sending them to a good college.

Thank you for being an integral part of St Johns Classical Academy!

LION STRONG!

Mr. Johnson

Thank you to all parents and scholars who came out to our College Information Night. If you were unable to attend, you can view the video on Facebook.

SJCA has a part-time position available for a FL certified teacher. To learn more about this opportunity, please send questions and resumes to the email listed below.

Congratulations Lions Flag Football team with there win on Tuesday 25-12.

Please come out and support our Flag football team and Volleyball teams next Thursday Sept 12 in Orange Park. There will be 3 games to support our Lions starting at 4:30 pm in the gym for volleyball and then 5:30 Flag football and JV volleyball start. It should be an action packed day!

Help SJCA Athletics and PE reach their goal of $5,000 earned through this fundraiser.

Have you registered yet? Can you text 10 of your friends and family to help us reach out goal?

Here's how to participate:

1. Register at www.registercw.com to access invitation tools in the Participant Portal.

2. Share and invite 10+ friends and family to support our cause!

3. Shop online today.

Our Organization ID: 28039

The Upper School HOPE (Health Opportunities in Physical Education) course has been focusing on setting goals and learning the fundamentals of playing volleyball.

It's that time of year again! Time to break out your skates and have some fun with friends at State Station in Orange Park.

Date: September 13

Time: 5:00-7:30pm

Address: 230 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park, FL 32073

Cost: $8.50 to skate or $12.50 unlimited

Wear a spirit shirt to get a complementary drink.

Chick-fil-A Spirit Week is just around the corner! Please visit our local Chick-fil-A any time during the week of September 16-20.

You can stop in for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and you can dine-in or order through the drive-thru - just say you're supporting SJCA's spirit week.

Get ready for the first-ever 1776 Promise Spirit Day. Scholars may wear red, white, and blue spirit shirts or outfits. All proceeds collected will go directly towards the 1776 Promise Campaign to benefit our teachers.

When: Thursday, September 19

Cost: $2 to participate, per scholar

Payment: You can pay in cash and give it to your teacher, pay online with this link, or scan the QR code. Please note, you cannont pay via MySchoolBucks.

Tops: Should be primarily red, white, or blue in color. No political language or pictures. No face paint.

Bottoms: Standard spirit day bottoms. Jeans or jean shorts to the knee without tears or rips. Uniform shorts or any khaki or navy blue shorts to the knee. No athletic shorts unless you have PE that day.

On Friday, September 6, the Lions Council welcomed The Main Squeeze to campus with the intent of spoiling our teachers and staff with a sweet treat. Each person received a free lemonade as a small token of the appreciation all parents feel for our AMAZING teachers and staff.

We're excited for another great golf tournament in Eagle Harbor. Please register today.

Way to go Finlee O. and Katherine Anne C. for being selected.

The Chess Club got together for a learning lunch this week on pins (pinning opponents to capture or win).

A few reminders for parents of scholars in this club:

• All parents must fill out the emergency contact form and join the Google Classroom. Information was emailed on both topics.

• If you have not done so already, please ensure you have paid the registration fee on MySchoolBucks. Registration is required and provides the club organizer with a complete roster and parent email addresses.

Questions? Please email Ruthudp@gmail.com.

The Music Department would like to gauge participation interest in an after-school Jazz Band. This new ensemble would be open to scholars in 8th-12th grade who have experience playing saxophone, trumpet, trombone, drum set, piano, guitar, or bass. No jazz-specific experience is required. If your scholar is interested in being a part of this exciting new opportunity, please click the link below to complete the Google Form, no later than Friday, September 20th.

Reach out to Mrs. Crosby with questions: cassie.crosby@stjca.org

Lunch IDs

Students have started to receive their barcode ID badges, which are needed for the lunch line. If your new-to-SJCA scholar does not have one, please contact lunch@stjca.org.

Negative Balances

NEW THIS YEAR: All scholars in all grade levels can dip into a negative balance to purchase lunch only. They cannot go into the negative to purchase "a la carte items" or extras like chips, ice cream, or an additional slice of pizza. If the balance is negative, your scholar must have cash if purchasing extras.

Lunch Announcement for Upper Schoolers

On Wednesdays, Upper School scholars will be able to purchase snacks from the cafeteria before school from 7-7:20 am. A pre-ordered grab and go lunch OR a pre-ordered menu of the day will be available for upper school scholars on Wednesdays.

The deadline to order will be Friday prior. If you would like to set up a "standing order," please contact Lunch@stjca.org.

Health Hero Flu Vaccine Clinic will be on campus Wednesday, 9/11/24 to administer Flu Vaccines.

Only scholars who have a completed and signed consent form from their parent/guardian will receive the vaccination.

Questions? Reach out to HealthRoom@stjca.org.

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