The last day for St. John’s Catholic School Year ’20-’21 is June 10, 2021 and will be a half day. It is with much thanksgiving and celebration that we are here. We will have been in the classroom 170 out of 175 days! (We had to do 5 remote days due to staff shortages.) We are so blessed by the strength of our community and the purpose that God has provided us.
Events & News
Memorial Mass
**UPDATE** We raised more than $10,000 for the St. John’s Catholic School Scholarship Fund. Thank you!!!
Please remember and honor those who’ve passed before us by contributing to the St. John’s Catholic School Memorial Scholarship Fund. You can make your donation and add your loved ones to our scroll of names by going to our secure payment site.
Stations of the Cross
Virtual Open Houses
Did you know St. John’s Catholic School has been open 5 days per week since August 2020? You are invited to meet the principal, teachers, current parents and current students! Join us to see how St. John’s may be a good fit for your family next year. Virtual tour, Q/A session, tuition and financial assistance information, and more!
February 28, 2021 at 2:00 PM or March 3, 2021 at 7:00 PM
Enrollment for new families opens February 22, 2021. Grades PK – 8 available, space is limited! Call the school to receive the link to join us! 207-725-5507 (or email info@sjcsbme.org)
St. John’s Drive Thru Nativity
First Day of School Newsletter
St. John’s Catholic
School 2020-2021
First Day of School Newsletter
August 26, 2020
From the Principal’s Desk
We had a wonderful first day of school! There was a lot of learning new routines, a lot of reconnecting with old friends and meeting lots of new friends! The first day of school is always a little challenging, and this year was no different. Many students were nervous to return to school because it’s been so long. Others were a little nervous to start at a new school. Asking students to wear a mask is challenging, and not what they’re used to. Listening to their teacher with a slightly muffled voice is challenging, and not what they’re used to. Things will get better and we will work through the bumps as we go! Overall I do think there were many successes of the day.
Morning car line worked very well, thank you to everyone for completing your online screening form in a timely fashion! Afternoon car line needs a little practice, but just as kids need to practice, adults do too – particularly with new procedures and expectations that are a little different than what you may be used to. Each day should get a little smoother and within a week you’ll be out of here in no time at all! Particularly for the primary parents, it is okay to step out of your vehicle, with a mask on, to let your child see you. Many of our younger students didn’t recognize their parents’ vehicles which made it challenging to get them into their vehicles quickly. Additionally, if your child is going to Learning Center, please let your child’s teacher know via email – at least for the first week or so. Some students were very confused and couldn’t remember where they were supposed to be. (Which is understandable after such a long day!)
Please read through the important items below and keep scrolling for a few pictures from our day! I’m looking forward to tomorrow! I think we’ll all rest pretty well tonight!
God Bless,
Shelly Wheeler
Click below for access to the SJCS Student Handbook and PDF files of the PowerPoint from last weeks’ Zoom meetings.
Student Handbook & Zoom Slideshow PDF
Things to Remember
- Submit your COVID screening form each morning (the earlier the better!)
- ID numbers for our screening system have been altered – please use SJCS in front of your child’s ID number to submit their form (Example: SJCS54938)
- Drive slowly at morning and afternoon car line
- Have patience with car line – with practice it does improve!
- If your child has medication needs please communicate with the office and our school nurse
- Send clean masks to school each day
- If you have a concern, please contact your child’s teacher first
- Let us know if you have any questions
THANK YOU FOR A GREAT DAY!
