Saint John the Baptist Catholic School Newsletter

Dear SJB Families,


I hope you have a wonderful 4th of July!!! Please take a moment to thank God for the freedoms we are afforded in this country. It is easy, especially during an election year, to think of everything wrong with our country. However, please take a minute to be thankful for the many blessings God has bestowed on the USA!


Maggie Javins




School Office Closed!

Father Paolo's Last Masses (Until next year!)

July 6th & 7th


Father Paolo's last masses at St. Johns will be July 6th and 7th. He leaves the following week for his year in Italy. We will see him next July!!!


SJB Cheerleading Meeting

SJB Cheerleading


  • Saint John the Baptist 2024-2025 Cheerleading is open for 5-8th grade students.

 

  • Beginning this year, cheerleaders will have Stunt and Tumble Practice, which begin mid-July on Mondays at Stealth Athletics 3:30-5:00.

 

  • Once school begins there will be a second weekly practice that will occur from 3:00-4:30 after school (Day of the week TBD)

 

  • Cheerleaders will cheer for both Football and Basketball Seasons.


  •  If your child is interested, we will host an informational meeting on Tuesday July 2nd at 5:30 in Ryder Hall (Church Basement).


  • Please RSVP to one of us below. You can also send us an email or text/phone call with questions!

 

                            Adalee Carsten: adaleecarsten@gmail.com

                             260-385-2065                  

 

                            Elizabeth Hire: Elizabeth.hire88@gmail.com

                             260-224-3000

Pre-3 Schedule Change

3 Year Old Preschool Schedule Change


Due to Delayed Start Fridays, 3 year old Preschool students will come to school Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8AM - 11AM.


SJB School Supply Lists (Updated with Correct Dates)

Please find links to the 24-25 Supply Lists Below.


  • UPDATE - NO MICROFIBER TOWELS NEEDED
  • New this Year - You may purchase your family's copy paper on Eventlink.
  • No need to lug the paper into school on verification day.
  • We will collect the funds and purchase a pallet of paper from our supplier.
  • If you would rather buy it yourself - please feel free. We just want to give you more options.


School Calendar

A couple of calendar notes:

  • There will be delayed start Fridays for the 24-25 School Year
  • Verification day has been moved to August 5th (more info will follow).
  • Verification day will not have school pictures - we will do that during the school year.

K-8 Families: Send in your 2023 Taxes

Please send in your 2023 Taxes for the Choice Scholarship


  • You can drop your taxes off at the Providence House Monday - Thursday 9AM - 1PM
  • If you have already dropped off your taxes, we will start sending emails asking you to come sign your School Choice Scholarship documents at your convenience.

SJB Staff Updates

Still looking for another 3rd Grade Teacher

Summer Construction Projects

Summer Camps

BLHS Tennis Camp


  • Grades 4-9
  • Monday July 8 - Thursday July July 11
  • Grades 4-6 1PM - 2:30 PM
  • Grades 7-9 3PM - 4:30 PM
  • Swinney Park Tennis Courts
  • $40



Register Here

BLHS Volleyball Camp

  • July 16 - 18, 2024
  • 5PM - 7OM
  • BLHS Gym
  • $50.00 per camper
  • 3rd Grade - incoming 9th Graders
  • Need Knee Pads and Water Bottle


Text Link

BLHS Show Choir Camp


Show Choir Camp

  • Tuesday, July 23 - Friday, July 26
  • 9am-11am each day Friday
  • Performance at 11am, picnic lunch following PreK-8th Grade Students
  • Cost: $50
  • Location: Bishop Luers High School


Registration Form

New Student Enrollment

New Student Enrollment Open


Do you know anyone interested in St. John's? Please have them call the office to schedule a meeting with the principal. We can look at classrooms even with all of the construction gon on!


school@stjohnwfw.org


New Student Enrollment

Summer Office Hours

Weekly Newsletter Signup

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Substitute Teachers Needed

Do you know someone that wants to be a Substitute Teacher at SJB?


We are in need of substitute teachers. In order to be a substitute, you must apply with the diocese and hold a valid substitute license from the state.


  • Diocesan information located here.
  • Valid Substitute Permit application from State found here.
  •  Licensed or Retired Teachers - $125 per Day/ $75 Half Day
  • High School Diploma and Valid Substitute Permit - $100 per day/ $60 Half Day

Upcoming Dates

  • 7/6 & 7/7 Father Paolo's Last Masses (Until next year)
  • 8/5 - Verification Day
  • 8/8 - First Day K-8
  • 8/13 - Back to School Night
  • 8/14 - 2 HR Delay (No Before School Care)
  • 8/15 - Assumption of Mary - Holy Day of Obligation
  • 8/19 - First Day Preschool
  • 8/29 - No School
  • 8/30 - No School
  • 9/2 - No School