Blue Jay Flyer
April 15, 2020
From the Principal's Desk...
With that their eyes were
Dear Parents and Guardians,
I hope and pray that you had a blessed Easter. I know from my own life that this Easter was very different from all others. I cooked for and had picked up by my five adult children the family recipe of sauce and meatballs. We then had a Zoom Easter dinner in six locations with 16 people. We were still able to be together and share an important meal. I hope that in whatever form you were able to be together as well.
I also hope that you and your daughters and sons are getting some needed rest and relaxation during our break. I have spent yesterday and today having individual phone conversations with all of our faculty. I am deeply grateful for their continued commitment, dedication and faith-filled work for all of our students. We continue to work at getting better even in the midst of an imperfect process. Thank you for your support and cooperation. Next week, I will be sending out revised strategies for the rest of our time away no matter how long that may be.
Even though it may not seem like Easter Week, it really is. I try to walk every day, and the trees have budded, the grass is green and life is clearly present. I will admit that I have to work at seeing the Lord’s presence in my work and in my daily walks.
In today’s Gospel (LK 24:13-35), we once again hear the amazing Emmaus Story. The resurrected Jesus comes upon two of his followers on their way from Jerusalem to the town of Emmaus. They tell him about all that they have heard but do not understand. He begins to explain to them all that has happened, but they do recognize him. They ask him to stay and eat with them. And the Gospel reminds us, “And it happened that, while he was with them at table, he took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them. With that their eyes were opened and they recognized him, but he vanished from their sight.”
As we all continue on this journey, may we pray for our eyes to be opened to the Risen Lord who is in this with us. I pray that you and your family are well and able to be together; to share a meal which is sacred bond. May we all pray for one another and those most in need during this time. May we, like the followers at Emmaus, experience this grace and With that their eyes were.
Peace,
Dan Minelli
Spring Break Vibes
Create the Good Update
While the world seems to be at a standstill and continuing slowly within each of our homes, a few Easter bunnies were able to turn all of your generous donations of toys, crafts, and candy into over 100 Easter baskets for Hope’s Closet. While we were disappointed that we could not do this as a community, we were beyond thrilled with the donations and support.
We will be back in the Fall and will have a head start on fabric for blankets. All other groups were given their donations we collected. Again, thank you for working together as our community to change the lives in other communities.
Honoring Our Class of 2020
So stay tuned to our social media channels in the coming weeks as we will be honoring our Class of 2020 students with some special memories.
Spring Break Breakout
They had to break into the school to rescue Mrs. Flick's precious chocolate before the weather turns hot and the chocolate melts; they unlocked the parking lot gate, the blue awning door, the classroom door, and the locker to save the chocolate just in time!
Leo & Laura Duwel Memorial Scholarship
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DON'T FORGET TO ORDER YOUR 2019-20 YEARBOOK
Don't miss out on all the memories!
1) Order your yearbook online at ybpay.lifetouch.com and use Yearbook ID Code: 12651120
Yearbooks will be distributed at the beginning of next school year.
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Getting Our Distance Learn On!
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Resources & Activities for Every Age Student
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Velocity Speed & Agility Summer Camp
Athletic Boosters
St. John's Football Sign Ups
Program Levels are as follows:
Bandit (Kindergarten-2nd grade), Pony (3rd-4th), Reserve (5th-6th), Varsity (7th-8th).
Practices:
Bandits practice Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Pony through Varsity practice Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays (typically).
Equipment is provided by the program.