Eagle's Wings

Good afternoon!

The last parent chapel for the year is tomorrow, what a wonderful way to close out this school year.  Special thanks to Helen Scott and all the parent volunteers who helped in any way big or small this school year.  Thank you for your support and love this school year, and thank you for entrusting us with your most precious children! 

I wanted to send you some reminders for the next week.

• Monday and Tuesday are full days of school, ASP is available until 6:00 p.m.  Please remember to pack your child a lunch (or order hot lunch), snacks, and, water bottles.

• Wednesday is a half-day of school (11:30 a.m. dismissal), but your child will still need snacks and water bottles. There is NO ASP available on the last day of school.   Please check with your child's teacher about backpacks.  Circus Day information is below, please let me know if you have any questions!

• Step right up...Circus Day is coming on Wednesday, May 25th (the last day of school) and we need your help! For those of you who are not familiar with Circus Day, the Parents’ Association sponsors a morning of music, games, crafts, and snacks for our children.

CIRCUS DAY TIMES:

K4 students 10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m. 

K5 students 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

STUDENT ARRIVAL TIME:  Please make sure you bring your child to school at the NORMAL TIME (7:30 a.m.-8:00 a.m.). 

WHO CAN ATTEND:  Parents are welcome to attend, (no siblings please). Parents may start arriving at your child's scheduled time unless you are volunteering.  

ATTIRE:  Students may wear comfortable play clothes and appropriate school shoes.   

DISMISSAL INFORMATION:  Dismissal is at 11:30 a.m. we will have walk-up available from 11:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m., car line will start at 11:45 a.m.  All students should be picked up no later than 12:00 p.m. there will NOT be ASP available.

FOOD:  Students will not have lunch at school, snacks will be provided.

MORE INFORMATION:  The children have a blast and it is a great way to end the year!  Parents: we need volunteers to make this a success for our kids.  Please contact Helen Scott to volunteer to help make this a great Circus Day for our children! Permission slip is here.

Time flies, it really does.  Have fun with your children this summer.  "Say yes to one more book, one more hug, one more kiss goodnight, tuck them in, and snuggle them tight.  One day you will tuck them in and they'll be grown.  They will smile and tell you they can do it on their own."

Take care,

Ana

Dear Parents,

We made it!  Summer is almost here, and I look forward to celebrating next Wednesday (half day - no ASP) with students, parents, faculty, and staff at our end of the year celebration.  It has been a successful and exciting year - one that I am immensely proud of.

Thank you to the students for their hard work and smiles, thank you to the faculty and staff for their unyielding dedication in making every day excellent, and thank you to all Lower Division parents for your steadfast support and trust in all of us at St. John’s.  You have truly made this a remarkable year for everyone here, and I cannot thank you enough. 

And now -  here’s to summer! 

Please see below for important announcements and events occurring over the last week of the school year. 

Important Upcoming Dates and Information

May 16th - 20th - Review Week for Fourth Grade Exams

May 20th - Summer Work Packets Sent Home (First through Third)

May 23rd - Tampa Bay Lightning Spirit ‘Dress Down’ Day

May 23rd - 24th - Final Exams for Fourth Grade

May 25th - Last Day of School Year Celebration - Half Day - No ASP - Dismissal Begins at 11:45AM - SJE Spirit Day Attire
 

Summer Work Packets, Dispersed Friday, May 20th

Tomorrow, summer work packets will be distributed by homeroom faculty to your child(ren) for students in first grade through third grade.  For fourth grade students, Lisa Strauch has sent all pertinent summer work information directly to the ‘rising fifth grade’ parents. 

Please be on the lookout for a special blue binder coming home tomorrow, May 20th, that contains all summer work offerings for your child as they ‘rise’ and prepare for the next grade. 

 

Fourth Grade Review Week and Final Exams

Fourth grade parents should reference the direct email sent by me last week for all specific details regarding final exams.  Please remember that students in the fourth grade will be taking a Reading Exam, Vocabulary Exam, Grammar Exam, and Math Exam.  The Reading Exam has been taken in class with Ms. Lankowicz this week.  Please note the exam schedule below, and feel free to reach out to me should you have any questions. 

Monday, May 23rd - Vocabulary and Grammar Exam

Tuesday, May 24th - Math Exam

 

Tampa Bay Lightning Spirit ‘Dress Down’ Day, Monday, May 23rd

In honor of the Lightning’s playoff run, please come to school on Monday wearing your favorite Lightning spirit attire. Non uniform bottoms are permissible.  In lieu of Lightning attire, SJE spirit wear or regular SJE uniform is always permissible. 

*IMPORTANT - Please wear any SJE Spirit wear on the last day of school, Wednesday, May 25th.  Non uniform bottoms are permissible on this day as well. 

 

Last Day of School ‘Party’ Information, Wednesday, May 25th

Please remember that Wednesday, May 25th, is a half day.  Dismissal will begin at 11:45AM.  Students will be enjoying a plethora of activities and fun ‘stations’ like a dance party, 360 camera opportunity with friends, and a handful of other special activities planned that I would like to keep a surprise for all students.  It is going to be a wonderful way to end the year on an exciting note as we say goodbye to this year and welcome the summer ahead. 

I will send a reminder email early next week, but it is advised that students bring a towel with them on this last day of school.  Please wear SJE spirit wear to school, and non uniform bottoms are permissible. 

Thanks for making this a GREAT year!

Have a TREMENDOUS summer, and I look forward to seeing everyone next August!  

#SJESUMMER     #SJETOGETHER

Warmly,

Michael

Dear Parents:

The end of the school year is always bittersweet! It is time to say goodbye to the Class of 2022. We are so proud of all you have accomplished and know you are ready for your next adventure! We are so proud to call you Eagles! You are kind, bright, and so much fun! 

Thank you to the middle division faculty and staff who have worked tirelessly to make this school year successful. You are exceptional people who selflessly strive to impact students’ lives in so many ways! 

I am so thankful for the support and hard work of my extraordinary PC Middle Division Chair Rachel Seckinger and all of the parents who volunteered to help with the many special events on my campus. 
 

Blessings,

Lisa

Upcoming Events


*Monday, May 23rd*
English and Foreign Language Exams (Grade 5 students do not take a foreign language exam. They will have a special treat and enjoy some free time.)
Half-day Dismissal 11:30 am to 11:45 am
ASP Available 12:00 pm-6:00 pm

*Tuesday, May 24rd*
Science and History Exams
Half-day Dismissal 11:30 am to 11:45 am
ASP Available 12:00 pm-6:00 pm

*Wednesday, May 25th*
Math Exam
Battle of the Bots Assembly
Half-day Dismissal 11:30 am to 11:45 am
No ASP (All students must be picked up by 12:00 pm.)