St. John’s School Newsletter – August 13, 2008
Phone: 256-722-0772 

Parents,
Just a few reminders as we get off to a great start!
If you would like to join your student for lunch, that will start after Labor Day.  Please call or e-mail (jcleary@stjohnb.com)l by 8:30 am. 

Morning Drop Off:  Remember both options lead to the same place, the cafeteria.  Please notice if people behind you are backing up on Hughes Rd.  We want to keep students and parents safe! 

Please note your speed when approaching car lines and school should be very slow: morning and afternoon.  We would appreciate it if you were not on your cell phone as you approach the actual pick up area in the afternoon.  Thanks to all who have worked to make traffic flow smoothly! 

All absences for students will be excused with a note that has your signature.  While we appreciate the email notification, it is not considered an acceptable form of excuse.

Art news :

Welcome back to all students.
New this year:
-Eighth grade art students interested in high school art should remember
that some teachers require examples of their work.
-Art folders with pockets & brads will be used for notes in grades 3-8.
-Legal size, pocket file folders will be used by all grades K-8.  They are a little longer.
“Expandable” is too big.  Thanks! Gently used are fine too.
Each student will use this folder for storing their artwork in the classroom.
This is a great way to review the work being done by a student all year.
-Please check the Priebe class link on the St. John website.

The class page is a great way to explore art as a family with Scholastic resources.

St. John’s Football Association is now accepting late football registrations for children ages 5 – 13. There are many opening still available for 5-6-7 year olds who wish to play flag or tackle football. Please contact Keith Johnson for more information.

Forget to Order a Yearbook Last Year????

There are a limited number of yearbooks left from 2007-2008 school year.   They are $40 each and can be purchased by sending a check payable to St. John’s to Mrs. Lones.  Please include the name and homeroom of the child who should receive the yearbook.

Library News:

Welcome to St. John’s School and welcome to the St. John’s School library.  The library is in need of several volunteers to work either in the mornings or afternoons.  Most volunteers work from 8:30 to 11:30 or 12:30 to 3:00.  The library is a fun place to work with the children.  If you can help, please contact Mrs. Terry, our librarian.

PTO NEWS:

Website:  Check out the new PTO website at www.stjohnclubs.org/pto/.  Here you will find all current information related to the PTO, including announcements, volunteer opportunities and meeting information.  A special thank you to St. John’s parent Beth Allen for all her help over the summer re-vamping our PTO site!  Thank you Beth!

Carpool News:  Get your carpool information in!  The list will be updated and you can request a copy.  You are responsible for setting up your own carpool using the list provided.  Forms/information are on the PTO website.

Volunteer Opportunities:  Fill out your volunteer form on the PTO website!  Chairpersons are needed for the following committees:  Landscape, Hospitality, Wednesday Newsletter, and 6-8^th grade Field Day.  We are also looking for one special room parent to act as the coordinator for all room parents.  This job requires good communication and organizational skills.

Thank you to all the parents who have paid their PTO dues at Back to School Night.  If you still need to pay your dues, you can send a $5.00 check into the school office marked “PTO Dues”.  Thank you to all parents who filled out a volunteer form.   We are nothing without all our fabulous volunteers!  Volunteers will be contacted by their committee chair soon.  If you have any questions PTO Board Member contact info is on the website.  We look forward to introducing the PTO Executive Board at the K-5^th open house/PTO Meeting on Tuesday August 19^th!

Cheerleading Registrations are now being accepted.   Contact Coach Lisa Laurendine or Assistant Coach, Nicole Patrick.

Kindergarten Soccer Registrations are still open.  Contact Mo Ramirez (moisesramirez@hotmail.com).  All practices will be held at St. John's with games in the Madison area.  Games begin the last week of August.  Practices are underway.

Needed:  Volleyball Coaches and Volunteers.  Contact Doug Ormsbee (dormsbee@knology.net) if interested.  ALSO, we are in DESPERATE need for Kindergarten Soccer Coaches.  Contact Mo Ramirez (moisesramirez@hotmail.com).

CATHOLIC HIGH CHEERLEADERS:

The Catholic High Cheerleaders will be having a car wash Saturday, August 16^th at Holy Spirit on Airport Road from 9:00 – 1:00 pm. Please come out and support the Catholic High Cheerleaders.