SJRCS Wildcat News
April 26, 2024
Letter from the Principal
Dear SJRCS families,
We are excited about the upcoming end-of-the-year events in May and June, which include the Gala, May Crowning Mass, rosary prayer sessions with Father Williamson, field trips, NJHS Inductions, Spring Concert, and art show, 8th-grade activities and graduation, and the Spring Fair.
We are also eager to plan and organize numerous exciting activities and events for the upcoming academic year 2024-2025. Next year's schedule will be modified to accommodate 46-minute class periods with 70-minute blocks for ELA and Math. With this adjustment, drop-off will begin at 7:55 a.m., and dismissal will be at 2:55 p.m. for grades K-8, 2:35 p.m. for PreK3, and 2:45 p.m. for PreK4.
Attached, please find a copy of the tentative school calendar for next year. Here are a few key dates to keep in mind:
Monday, August 19: Teachers Return
Monday, August 26: Students Return to School
Friday, October 4: AOB Professional Development No School
Monday, October 7: Faculty Retreat, No School
Wednesday October 16 & 23: Parent Conferences
Thursday, November 28-29: Thanksgiving Break
Wednesday, December 23- Jan 1: Christmas Vacation
Thursday, January 2: School Resumes
Monday, January 20: No School
Monday, February 17: No School
Friday, March 7: AOB Professional Development No School
Friday, April 18-Friday, April 25: Spring Break
Friday, May 23-Monday, May 26: Memorial Day Weekend - No School
Thursday, June 5: Last Day for Students
Friday, June 6: Teachers' Last Day
In closing, Saturday is our Gala; channel your inner high roller, sparkliest attire, and join us for a night of fun! I hope to see you there!
Let the good times roll,
Mrs. Kim Hanner
Principal
Summer Uniform Starts Monday, April 29th!
Reminder!
Summer uniform begins on Monday, April 29th. Please be sure your student follows the summer uniform guidelines as listed on page 54 in the Parent/Student Handbook. Please note: Students should wear white crew socks covering their ankles with white or gray tennis shoes - No high tops.
Advancement News
Viva Las Vegas Auction and Gala
We will see you at the Gala tomorrow, April 27th!! If you are not attending, but would like to bid on an item, bidding will be open on silent auction items until 10:30PM Saturday!
Frederick's Child Nomination
Be sure to nominate our beloved SJRCS as Readers’ Choice for Education in Frederick!
HersheyPark Ticket Pick-Up
Thank you for all of your HersheyPark orders! Tickets have been purchased and we will be sending out a notification once they arrive and are ready for pick up!
School Calendar
You may click on the picture to open calendar view
April:
26 (Fri) No Wildcat Care
27 (Sat) SJRCS Auction & Gala
May:
1 (Wed) Summer Uniform Begins
3 (Fri) Mass - May Crowning (10 AM)
3 (Fri) 8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance (6:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
8 (Wed) Early Dismissal - No Wildcat Care, Free Dress Down Day!
13 (Mon) Story Time Tots (8:30 AM)
16 (Thu) Mass (10 AM)
21 (Tue) Spring Concert & Art Fair
27 (Mon) No School; No Wildcat Care; Memorial Day
30 (Thu) Day of Reflection: Grade 8
31 (Fri) Day of Service: Grade 8
April Lunch Menu
May Lunch Menu
H.S.A. News & Information
Keep an eye out for fliers and forms coming home with the youngest sibling of each family! If you have any questions regarding the event, please feel free to reach out to the HSA Board at hsasjrcs@gmail.com.
Volunteer Opportunities:
ATTENTION! Volunteers are needed for our Spring Fair committee! If you are interested in helping plan this fun event, please reach out to us at hsasjrcs@gmail.com.
Member Sign Up
If you’d like to join the HSA as a member, please visit:
8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance
**Please Note: The dance time has been extended to 9 p.m. Please RSVP by Monday, April 29th by clicking on the button below**
SJRCS & FCC FREE Handbell Choir Concert
BOOST Scholarship Application
MSDE BOOST Scholarship Program Website: https://www.marylandpublicschools.org/Pages/boost/index.aspx
The Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today (BOOST) Scholarship Program provides scholarship awards for some students who are eligible for the free or reduced–price school meals program (FARMs) to attend a participating nonpublic school.
Garden Committee Update
Please sign up here to volunteer with the Garden Committee in May or for any future dates. Tuition credit hours are available for volunteers. Forgot to sign-up using the Sign-Up Genius? No Problem! You can still come out and join us . No green thumbs or tools required, but if you have any general gardening tools or gardening gloves, those are always good supplies to bring with you. Please contact Cindy Guilday at cmguilday@gmail.com with any questions about the clean-up dates or in the event of inclement weather.
Student Sports Conditioning Clinic
Due to weather, today's session (4/19) is cancelled
Would your child like to improve his/her strength, agility, and overall resilience? If so, please join us for for SJRCS's first ever Sports Conditioning Clinic! Sessions are FREE and will begin tomorrow, Friday, March 15th, and will run each Friday until May 17th on the SJRCS field. A weekly sign-up option is available. Sessions will include: Stretching, Parachute Sprints, Ladders, Mini Hurdles, Relay Races, Dot Drills, and So Much More! Sessions are open to grades PreK-8th.
Please click on the picture to be taken to the sign-up form. We hope to see you there!
Financial Aid Deadlines
06/30/2024 - St John Regional Catholic School (SJRCS) - Grant & Aid Application and 2021 Taxes/All Supporting Documents Uploaded
IMPORTANT: You only need to apply once through FACTS Grant & Aid to be considered for tuition assistance through the AOB, FOCE, FCPTAF and St. John Regional Catholic School.
Please Note: There is a FACTS Grant & Aid application fee of $35.00
Notable Dates for the 2024/2025 School Year
August:
19 (Mon) Teachers Return
26 (Mon) First Day of School Students
October:
4 (Fri) No School - AOB Professional Day
November:
28 (Thu) - 29 (Fri) - No School - Thanksgiving Break
December:
23 (Mon) - 2 (Thu) - No School - Christmas Break
January:
2 (Thu) School Resumes
20 (Mon) No School - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
February
17 (Mon) - No School - President's Day
March:
7 (Fri) - No School - AOB Professional Day
April:
18 (Fri) - 25 (Fri) - No School - Spring Break
May:
26 (Mon) - No School - Memorial Day
June:
5 (Thu) Last Day for Students
6 (Fri) Last Day for Teachers
Updated Parent/Student Handbook
As we progress through the year, new trends and fads (e.g., Hey Dude Shoes, Stanley Water Bottles, technology usage) have affected our need to update the Parent/Student Handbook. The latest version of the handbook is attached for your review.
Contact Us
Saint John Regional Catholic School
8414 Opposumtown Pike
Frederick, MD 21702
301-662-6722
“The joy of the Lord is your strength” (Nehemiah 8:10)
Our Mission: The mission of St. John Regional Catholic School is to provide a Christ-centered environment and an exemplary education to each and every student within the framework of the Gospel and the traditions of the Catholic Church. The goal of our faith community is to develop future leaders for the 21st century through academic excellence, service to others, and a firm foundation of Christian virtues.
Parent Resources
You can find all of these links under the 'Parent' tab on the SJRCS website
Maryland School Safety Tip Line
This tip line is offered to expand the means for students, staff, and the community to come forward if they are aware of threats, possible self-harm by a student or other behavior that could adversely impact a particular school community. The tip line is administered through a partnership of the Maryland Center for School Safety and the Maryland Department of Emergency Management.