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Blue Jay Flyer
November 8, 2023
From the Principal's Desk...
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we start to transform the parish center for our St. John’s Spectacular, I want to say a huge THANK YOU to all the volunteers who have worked tirelessly to put this night together. I can’t wait to see the finished product on Saturday night. The students have been busy making decorations, and they are excited to display their artwork at the event. Don’t forget to purchase raffle tickets, out-of-uniform passes, and/or bid on our amazing silent auction items using GiveSmart. It is going to be a great night!
Tomorrow is the first day of the Second Trimester! First trimester report cards will be sent home on Friday, November 17th. This is a great opportunity to start fresh with the new trimester! The next few weeks will be a whirlwind, so please remind your students to keep their feet firmly on the ground and focus (or refocus) on those studies!
I hope everyone has a great rest of the week!
Courtney Weinheimer
School Calendar 📅
Cafeteria 🍽️
School News
School Spectacular: Browse, Bid & Buy
Did you know that ANYONE (think family, friends, co-workers, neighbors...) can purchase raffle tickets & Out of Uniform passes and bid on Silent Auction items for our Spectacular? No need to be present at the event on Nov. 11 to win! Follow the link below to get started!
Raffle Ticket Contest
Ready, set GO! Let's see who can sell the most number of Spectacular raffle tickets. The top seller from each lunch period (K-2, 3-5 and 6-8) will win a free lunch from their choice of restaurants on Colerain Ave. (Chipotle, Chick-fil-a, Skyline, McDonald's, La Rosa's etc.) to be delivered to the cafeteria by Mrs. Weinheimer (date TBD).
To get started selling, share the QR code or https://sjb23.givesmart.com with family, friends, neighbors and co-workers. Once they are registered on the GiveSmart platform they can purchase raffle tickets for the amazing "Go Cincinnati" package and/or Split the Pot. They will be prompted to enter the name of the student(s) they are supporting and how many tickets they want to allocate to each student.
RAFFLES AND OUT OF UNIFORM PASSES WILL CLOSE AT 10:00 PM ON SATURDAY EVENING!
RAFFLE: GO CINCINNATI!
This amazing Cincinnati package includes:
- Two tickets to the SOLD OUT Bengals vs. Viking game (Date TBD)
- $500 Visa gift card
- $300 Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse gift card
- $150 Rally House gift card
- $100 Party Source gift card
- and MORE!
RAFFLE: SPLIT THE POT
Purchase the lucky raffle ticket and win half of the total sales. Prices are 1 for $20, 3 for $50, or 7 for $100.
Out of Uniform Pass
Purchase OUT OF UNIFORM passes online now to be used on November 16! Passes are $10 per student or $25 per family.
Pumpkin Coloring Contest Winners
Congratulations to the three winners of our Student Council's Pumpkin Coloring Contest! Each winner received a bag of candy and a certificate for a Tasty Treat in the cafeteria. Thank you to our Student Council for sponsoring this fun fall contest!
Thankful Grams
As we approach Thanksgiving and reflect upon our blessings, Who "Mint" a Lot to You? Student Council will be selling Thankful Grams next week during all lunch periods for 25 cents each. Students may purchase them for friends, teachers or staff members and members of the Student Council will deliver them.
Names On Spirit Wear
Please don't forget to write your children's names in their school uniform spirit wear with a black sharpie. We have many unclaimed sweatshirts and jackets on the lost and found table in the cafeteria.
Save the Date: Christmas Concert Grades 4-5
Christmas Concert
Grades 4 & 5
Tuesday, December 19
7:00 p.m.
Under the direction of our music teacher, Mrs. Jennifer Ossenschmidt, our 3rd and 4th grade students have been working hard practicing their special Christmas songs that they will be performing at St. John the Baptist Church on December 19.
Quarters for Kindness
On Fridays during lunch periods when students are able to purchase a sweet treat for .75 cents, they have the opportunity to "round up" to $1.00 and donate their extra quarter to our Quarters for Kindness Project. For the month of November, all money raised will be donated to the Corpus Christi Food Pantry.
Thank You From Preschool
Thank you to the Riley and Wilt families for donating a mini fridge and picnic table to our preschool program.
Blue Jay Gallery 📸
Shining Light Awards
Congratulations to our most recent recipients of Shining Light Awards for showing generosity!
New Science Tables
Our new tables in the science lab got the seal of approval from 7th grade!
Force & Velocity
Eighth grade students have been investigating force and velocity in science class this week.
Native America Tribes of Ohio
Fourth graders have been learning about the different Native American tribes of Ohio. After researching a specific tribe, each student made a model of what their dwelling may have looked like and presented their project to classmates.
PTO Corner
Pebble Creek Dine to Donate Nov 13
On the second Monday of every month through March, Pebble Creek Restaurant will be donating 10% of all food sales back to our PTO. Mark your calendars for the first Dine to Donate event...Monday, November 13!
Save the Date: Skating Party
Monday, November 20th
The Place
3211 Lina Place
Cincinnati, OH, 45239
Stay tuned for more details!
Santa Shop
Santa Shop is a Christmas shop at school where the students can purchase gifts for their families. There are a wide variety of gifts to choose from that range in price from $1.00-$12.00. The gifts are also wrapped so that the students can bring home surprises! This is one of the best parts of Santa Shop.
Students in preschool 4s – 8th grade will have the opportunity to visit the shop on
Monday (11/27) – Wednesday (11/29). Each homeroom will be assigned a specific day
and time to visit. Younger grades will have parent volunteers and 7th -8th grade buddies
help them find the perfect gifts.
Volunteer:
A Sign-Up genius for volunteers will be coming soon!
Volunteer Sign-Ups: We will need helpers to set up the shop on Monday (11/20), the
first day of Thanksgiving Break. Volunteers will also be needed to wrap or help
students in the shop on Monday (11/27)-Wednesday (11/29). You will be able to
volunteer the whole day or part of the day.
Donations:
We need wrapping items like tissue paper and gently used or new gift bags! If you have
any gift items to donate please send to Laura Heidorn in the Main Office. Thank you!
Coming Soon:
Shopping List: Students will bring home a list they can fill out for who they would like to
shop for and how much they would like to spend. Each homeroom will have an
assigned day and time in the shop.
Thank you!
Santa Shop Co-chairs
Nicki Middleswarth (Jmiddleswarth@fuse.net), Betsey Miyahara
(Elizabeth.miyahara@gmail.com) & Laura Monti (monti_la@yahoo.com)
Athletic Boosters
Boys vs. Girls Kickers
Girls' Basketball Sign Ups
Sign-ups will only be offered online at www.stjab.com. In the upper right corner you will see the login or register tab if you do not already have an account. If you do not sign-up during these time frames, we cannot guarantee your son a spot on a team. If you sign-up late and are given a spot on a team a late fee will be charged.
Important info:
- Tryouts - 5th– 8thgrade– Depending on number of girls in each age group, an evaluation if needed will be in mid-November.
- 3rd-8th grade will be playing in the Girls Western Athletic Conference (GWAC). Information about the league can be found at www.gwacsports.com. The season generally runs from early February to early April (depending on the grade level). Practices will start in January.
Email any questions for girls basketball to Will Crawford at stjohnsgirlsbasketball@gmail.com
Instructional Basketball Sign Ups
Sign ups for Instructional Basketball are now open! We will keep them open until December 15th.
Instructional Basketball is for boys and girls Pre K- 1st Grade. Practices and games will be held in the St. Johns gyms on Friday evenings starting January and ending in March.
Additionally we are still looking for a few more coaches, if anybody is new to St. John's athletics, this is a great opportunity to help coach in a very basic instructional format. All coaches must be Safe Parish certified.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions. The booster website link is listed below.
https://sports.bluesombrero.com/stjab/
Jake Blust
Instructional Basketball Coordinator
Catholic High School Admissions Events
Mount Notre Dame
Mount Notre Dame will be hosting two upcoming virtual information nights for prospective 8th grade families that explore our premier academic offerings.
BILLIART SCHOLAR PROGRAM VIRTUAL INFORMATION NIGHT – Tuesday, Nov. 14 | 6:30 PM
Learn more about MND’s premier academic program which honors our top academic students with academic and experiential learning opportunities as well as a monetary scholarship. Join Mr. Ben Hunt, Assistant Principal for Academic Development and Mrs. Alicia Auseré, Billiart Scholar Program Coordinator, and a small panel who will speak about their experiences in the program. Register HERE.
COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS VIRTUAL INFORMATION NIGHT – Thursday, Nov. 30 | 6:30 PM
In addition to MND’s 20 Advanced Placement courses, we are pleased to offer 12 on-campus College Credit Plus courses, two of which are open to freshmen. Prospective families are invited to join the MND community for a virtual information program, led by MND administrators and counselors, to learn more about MND’s College Credit Plus courses. Representatives from our partner universities will be available to help answer your questions. Register HERE.
Mercy McAuley
Admissions Timeline & Important Events for Class of 2028
Eighth grade families are encouraged to visit www.mercymcauley.org/ClassOf2028 for all of the important details regarding the admissions process – including application deadlines, the link to register for the HSPT, Shadow Day, event registrations, and more!
November 18 – Important Admissions Deadline at Mercy McAuley!
November 18 is an important admissions deadline for 8th grade students applying to Mercy McAuley. November 18 is the date of the High School Placement Test (HSPT), and it is also the deadline to submit the required Admissions Application. November 18 is also the deadline to submit the Catherine McAuley Scholarship applications, as well as the FACTS Financial Aid application. Details and links to these applications can be found at www.mercymcauley.org/Classof2028. (see PDF flyer)
Additional Shadow Day Now Available at Mercy McAuley!
Due to the volume of Shadow Day requests at Mercy McAuley, an additional date has been added on Thursday, November 16. Remaining Shadow days are November 10 and 16. Register at www.mercymcauley.org/shadow. (See flyer.)
Mercy McAuley’s Grade School Theatre Day is November 12
Fifth - 8th grade girls are invited to experience the excitement of Mercy McAuley's award-winning theatre program at our Grade School Theatre Day on Sunday, November 12! Join us at 1:30 p.m. for cookies, meet the director, cast, and crew, and watch the 2 p.m. performance of our fall play, Emma, which is based on the novel by Jane Austen. Register at www.mercymcauley.org/Emma. (see flyer)
Seton
NEW Open House
Due to scheduling conflicts, Seton High School’s Open House will be moved to Tuesday, November 14 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. We look forward to showcasing our well-rounded and exceptional Catholic education including standout academics, competitive athletics, leadership and service opportunities. We appreciate your support and understanding and look forward to seeing 7th and 8th Grade Future Saints at Open House! If you have already registered, your time slot has remained the same. If this time no longer works for you, you are able to adjust your time slot. If you have not yet registered for Open House, you can do so by visiting https://setoncincinnati.org/future-saints/.
Shadowing
Calling all 8th Grade Future Saints! Shadow at Seton and see what the Seton State of Mind is all about! Shadow days are filling quickly, so register online today at www.setoncincinnati.org. Be a “Saint for a Day” and learn about our challenging academics, leadership opportunities, faith formation and standout school spirit!
Elder
Elder Shadow Days
Current 8th grade students are invited to visit Elder and shadow a current Panther! Shadowing is
the best way for a prospective student to experience a day at Elder! To schedule your visit go to
Elder Open House
Join us for the annual Elder Open House on Thursday, November 9th. Take a tour with a student
ambassador, meet our dedicated Faculty & Staff, and learn everything about Elder High School! Reserve a time for your family to take a tour at www.elderhs.org/openhouse.
Moeller
St. Ursula
Saint Ursula Academy has many exciting events planned for grade school girls over the next few months! There are multiple opportunities for your daughter to experience the sisterhood of SUA and learn more about our vibrant educational community. There is something for everyone and you are invited to join us for as many events as you would like over the next several weeks.
- SHADOW DAYS - Through December - During your Shadow Day, visit classes, take a tour of our campus, have lunch, meet future teachers, and be a Bulldog for the day! Register HERE
- SHOWCASE NIGHT - December 6, 6:30-8:30 - This program provides an opportunity for us to "showcase" the many parts of a Saint Ursula Education. Register HERE
- THEATER PREVIEW NIGHT - November 15, 7:00-9:00 - Free admission to the dress rehearsal of the SUA Fall Musical The Sound of Music for 8th-grade girls and a guest! Register HERE.
- GRADE SCHOOL BASKETBALL NIGHT - November 30 at 7:00 - Learn cheers, win prizes and cheer the Bulldogs to victory! Register at https://saintursulaevents.com/basketball-night/
- APPLY TO SUA - Application deadline is November 28. Visit https://saintursulaevents.com/2023apply/ to apply.
Full information and additional events may be found at www.saintursula.org/visit.aspx.
Ursuline
Holiday Volleyball Camps
Our first clinic will take place on Saturday, December 2nd:
- Little Lions:
- 1st -4th grade
- 1:00p- 2:30p
- Cost: $35
- 5th-8th Grade:
- 3:00-5:30p
- Cost: $35
Tuesday, December 26th-Thursday, December 28th Holiday Camp:
- 5th-8th grade
- 4:00-6:30p
- Cost: $100
Ursuline Academy Volleyball Camp Registration
If there are any questions that I can help answer for you, please feel free to contact me via email. (Ali.Butcher09@gmail.com)
Alumni News
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.
Parish News
Create the Good Nov 13
Join us for a fun night for the whole family starting in the Parish Center (gym) at St. John the Baptist. We will be making blankets for Bethany House, filling birthday bags for our Food Pantry, making crafts for the kids of Reviv, as well as bags for new and expecting moms at Pregnancy Center West.
Below is a list of supplies that we will need DONATED for our stations.
You may drop the items in the SJB gathering space in the bin marked Create the Good at St. John the Baptist until November 12 or send them into school this week.Fleece Blankets for Bethany House Children
2 yards of fleece fabric (60”wide x 2 yards) for children up to 18 yrs old, fabric scissors
Birthday Bags for ages 2-12– Corpus Christi Food Pantry
Cake mix, icing, individual apple sauce, small plates, napkins, candles, party favors and medium birthday gift bags
Bags From the heart for expecting mothers – Pregnancy Center West
purse-size hand lotion, lip balm (flavored or tinted, holiday sets), socks (fuzzy, holiday-themed, etc), winter hats/gloves/scarves (stretchy, one-size gloves), scented candle, gift cards to Kroger, Meijer, Walmart etc ($10 or $25), an ornament frame, or just a small regular frame, for baby's picture, Christmas fun-size candy bars, candy canes etc.
Crafts for Kids-ReViv
Yarn, any color and any size. The children of ReViv are often sitting in a hospital waiting room so we are looking for yarn for a simple craft they can do.
If you would like to run one of our stations, please contact the Parish Office for more infomration.
Create the Good exists to reach out to our greater community by collaborating with
local charities, who are already responding to those in need, and supporting them with our time and goods.