School Notices
St. John’s Reopening Plan for School Year 2020 – 2021
- St. John’s School has made the front page of the Catholic Standard featuring the first day of school with Blended Learners. This is a milestone for SJS – you too can become a member of our celebrity community!!
8th Grade Saint Video Projects
Religious statement
April 4, 2019 – Pope Francis names Atlanta Archbishop Wilton Gregory as the new archbishop of Washington. (excerpt from the Catholic Standard website – cathstan.org)
Oct. 25, 2020 – Pope Francis names Washington Archbishop Wilton Gregory as one of 13 new cardinals from around the world, to be elevated at a Nov. 28 Consistory in Rome. In a statement, Archbishop Gregory says, “With a very grateful and humble heart, I thank Pope Francis for this appointment which will allow me to work more closely with him in caring for Christ’s Church.” (cathstan.org, 2020)
Nov. 28, 2020 – Pope Francis elevates Cardinal Wilton Gregory, the archbishop of Washington, to the College of Cardinals during a Consistory in Rome. (cathstan.org, 2020)
- Dec. 11, 2020 – The Students of St. John’s School under the guidance of Father Jaime Hernandez, Pastor, Sister Leilani G. Dumaliang, MCST, Director of Religious Education and Ann Gillespie, Principal, conducted a prayer ceremony and blessing in honor of the newly appointed Cardinal Wilton Gregory, Archdiocese of Washington. The school dedicated a weeping cherry tree and placed it in front of the Religious Education wing of the school along with a dedication plaque. The Faculty and Students will nurture the tree just as Cardinal Gregory nurtures the people of the Archdiocese of Washington.
our message to you
- Application Process for school year 2021-2022 is currently open. Please contact the Development Office for additional information.
- St. John’s School is celebrating 60 years strong – 1961-2021!! – you too can become a member of our celebrity community and be a Soaring Eagle!!
Tuesday Tea @ 2pm
Parents please join me every Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. for Tuesday Tea. We will enjoy tea and cookies while I answer any questions and/or listen to your concerns. Look forward to seeing you. -Ms. Gillespie
Academic Aces
Academic Aces is awarded to students Pre-K through 8th grade with Academic Excellence in all academic subjects. Click below and scroll to the Academic Aces tab to find who was awarded Academic Aces for this quarter.
NJHS
The National Junior Honor Society recognizes middle school students for their outstanding scholarship, service, citizenship and leadership. Click below and scroll to the NJHS tab to find out who was awarded membership into the organization.
Honor Roll
Each quarter the achievement of Honor Roll is handed out to those students who achieve A's & B's in all their classes. Click below and scroll to the Honor Roll tab to find who was awarded Honor Roll for this quarter.
Student of the Month
Each month student’s in Pre-K through 8th grade are acknowledged by their classroom teacher. Click below and scroll to the Student of the Month tab to find who the Students of the Month are.
Messenger of God
The Messenger of God award is presented to one student per class, Pre-K through 8th grade, each quarter. Click below and scroll to the Messenger of God tab to find who the Messengers of God are for this quarter.