eGazette - May 13, 2009

Principal's Piece

A T-SHIRT, MORNING ASSEMBLY AND LOTS OF LOVE -

So, Saturday, I'm standing at the soda dispenser, artistically achieving the delicate ratio of ice-to-diet coke when I hear, "Your t-shirt's right, you know." "Excuse me?" I reply. "What your t-shirt says on the back. It's right." My observer suggests. Then I remembered. I was debuting my latest in "promotion wear"; a slate grey, Justin-Siena, "Le Miserables" t-shirt. On the back, the Director had highlighted these words from the script: "To Love Another Person is to See the Face of God". Right there in Panda Express, I'd become a subtle evangelist. The reader and I spoke for a few minutes and then I raced off to another baseball game.

Sunday brought Mother's Day and more talk of love. Homemade cards, hugs, kisses (at least from the youngest child) and a simple family BBQ. To my surprise, Monday morning continued the theme. During morning assembly, our student body heard the following words from the Gospel of John, "They who have my commandments and keep them are those who love me; and those who love me will be loved by my Father and I will love them and reveal myself to them... Those who love me will keep my word and my Father will love them."

So much talk of love! So much experience of love! What does Jesus expect of us? Of course, we know "love" takes many forms and is described by many definitions. In this Gospel reading, it seems we are challenged to be faithful... dedicated... committed to God. We show our children our love in every decision we make for them, in every moment we listen to them and in every hug we give them. Our care for our children, in turn, shows our love for God. The poetic words ring true, "To love another person is to see the face of God." Do we recognize and appreciate this often enough? Do we tell our children we love them? Love is a simple concept really, but it never hurts to be gently reminded and called into action... especially during our chaotically busy lives of lessons, practices and homework... even at the soda dispenser.

Have a Faith-Filled May.

In Peace,
Nancy Jordan
Principal

Thank you to ALL from the Faculty and Staff for your generosity and outpouring of appreciation during Teacher Appreciation Week. We are blessed to be a part of such a wonderful faith community.

As the end of the 08/09 school year draws to a close, the Family Club Board would like to take some time to thank the many volunteers who have shared their talent and support throughout the school year; what a year it has been!

Please join us for our last open meeting on Tuesday, June 2 at 8:30 a.m. in the Art Room. Not only will we be serving a light breakfast, we will have a gift for everyone (and if that wasn't enough, the "Bean Machine" will be stopping by again, too!)

On the agenda:
A visit from Nancy Jordan, a bit of chit-chat, as well as 09/10 Board Member and Room Coordinator announcements.

Please join us!

The 2008/2009 yearbooks are on their way!

A big thank you to our "official yearbook photographer", Mrs. Cataldo, for her fantastic photography. Thanks also for contributions from Mrs. Huffman, Mrs. Franzino, Mrs. Vlaming, our wonderful teachers and the many other roving photographers who submitted their photos.

Yearbook sales are now under way and the books are going fast. If you have not yet ordered a yearbook, please send your order form (included in your Wednesday Envelope)and money in to Mrs. Giaquinto as soon as possible.

Yearbooks are scheduled to arrive the first week of June. An all school yearbook signing time on Monday, June 8th, has been scheduled. Time will be announed soon.

Hope you enjoy the yearbook.

John Prittie
Yearbook Coordinator

St. John the Baptist Catholic School is pleased to announce...

SUMMER CAMPIN' ON CAYMUS CORNER

When:
Session I: Monday, June 15 - Friday, June 19 - 8am-12pm or 8am -5pm
Session II: Monday, June 22 - Friday, June 26 - 8am-12pm or 8am-5pm

Who:
Students entering Kindergarten through 6th grade

What:
The morning program will be academic-based with focus on Language Arts, Math and Technology. The afternoon will consist of enrichment activities including art, local walking field trips and PLAY!

How Much:
Full Day (8am-5pm) $250 per session
Half Day (8am-12pm) $150 per session

See attached registration form or contact the St. John school office at 224-8388!


Summer_Campin_Registration_Form.pdf

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
Youth Ministry

Come to our "Opening Event"
Saturday, May 23rd, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

We will be kicking off the new Youth Ministry at St John with laughter, fellowship and...???

Just remember to bring your creative skills and your sweet tooth.
After our youth event we will share Mass together.

Any questions? Contact:

Ms. DiMarco at mdimarco@stjohnscatholic.org
Mr. G at mgallegos@stjohnscatholic.org

Do you have a friend undecided about Kindergarten for 09/10? Our Kindergarten team is sponsoring a Spring Open House on:

Thursday, May 28, 2009
3:30pm-5:00pm

Bring a friend or send a friend! Spread the word about how dynamic St. John the Baptist Catholic School is!

Reminder to students in Grades 5 and 6. Your pinata is due on Wednesday, May 20.

Senora Kalten

St. John the Baptist Catholic School will be holding a "Bathing Suit Drive" to support the children of the Tenderloin neighborhood in San Francisco.

Remarkably, there are a huge number of children living in the Tenderloin who do not know how to swim. In fact, many have never been to nor seen the ocean. Many of the children are Southeast Asian immigrants with no exposure to swimming.

Since the Kroc Center, in San Francisco, opened this past June, the children's swim lessons in the new pool have been very popular. The Kroc Center has discovered that many children arriving for their first time swim lessons do not own swim suits. So the Kroc Center has begun a swim suit lending policy to ensure all children can attend the swim lessons.

A bin will be placed in the hallway at the school and we ask that families of St. John the Baptist Catholic School donate swim suits. THE SUITS CAN BE EITHER NEW OR GENTLY USED

May Calendar Update:

After-school Art Camp on Wednesday, May 27, has been cancelled.

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