2 TUITION DAY “BROWN” DAY 3 TUITION DAY GYM DAY (Miss Cathy’s T/TH class) TIME FOR TWO’S 5 SPIRIT NIGHT @ SEVEN SPORTS BAR & GRILLE 7 ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH CHRISTMAS BAZAAR 11/6 – 11/8 9 “BROWN” DAY GYM DAY 10 “BROWN” DAY (Miss Cathy’s T/TH class) GYM DAY (Miss Cathy’s T/TH class) TIME FOR TWO’S – “BROWN” DAY 14 HSA ADULT SOCIAL – 6:00-10:00 16 PRAYER SERVICE (Miss Cathy, Miss Allison & Miss Barb) GYM DAY 17 PRAYER SERVICE (Miss Cathy’s T/TH class) GYM DAY (Miss Cathy’s T/TH class) TIME FOR TWO’S 18 CLAIRE’S GOURMET FUNDRAISER DELIVERED TODAY 19 SPIRIT NIGHT @ PANERA – 4pm-8pm (SHREWSBURY) 22 SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE – 10AM – 1PM (ELEMENTARY GRADES) 23 JR’S & SR’S THANKSGIVING CORNUCOPIA FEAST NO GYM 24-30 PRESCHOOL CLOSED (THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY) TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1ST – CLASSES RESUME SPIRIT NIGHT AT SEVEN SPORTS BAR & GRILLE Thursday, November 5th from 4-11pm, Seven Sports Bar & Grille in New Freedom will host a “Spirit Night” & donate 10% of your total bill to our school. Enjoy a night out with family and friends, good food & beverages! *Thursday’s Special* Half Rack Ribs with Fries for $7.77 THANK YOU FOR ALWAYS SUPPORTING OUR SCHOOL! ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH CHRISTMAS BAZAAR The Christmas Bazaar is scheduled for 3 days this year! There will be raffles & silent auctions, handmade Christmas craft items, gardening table, international & vintage tables, handmade quilted items, homemade candies & baked goods, electric train display and much, much more! Saturday…Secret Santa Shop for the kids & Santa on-site photos. Friday, Nov. 6th (6:00pm – 8:00pm) Saturday, Nov. 7th (8:00am – 4:00pm) Sunday, Nov. 8th (8:30am – 1:00pm HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION ADULT SOCIAL St. John’s Home & School Association will host an Adult Social on Saturday, November 14th from 6:00pm to 10:00pm in the Fr. Capitani Social Hall located in the school building. Come and enjoy an evening with the parents and staff of St. Johns. More information is available at: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C054AADAD29A31-adult. F.Y.I. - THE PRAYER SERVICES HELD ON 11/16 & 11/17 WILL BE A SHORT SERVICE HELD IN THE MAIN CHURCH DURING CLASS TIME. THE CHILDREN WILL WALK UP WITH THEIR TEACHERS & THE SERVICE WILL BEGIN @ 10:00. PARENTS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND. THE CHILDREN WILL GO BACK TO CLASS AROUND 10:30 & WILL DISMISS AT THEIR REGULAR TIME. ~ OVER ~ CLAIRE’S GOURMET DELIVERY YOUR ORDERS CAN BE PICKED UP ON WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18TH @ 1:00 THE FOOD COMES TO US FROZEN & WE DO NOT HAVE THE STORAGE SPACE TO KEEP IT FROZEN FOR YOU. SENIOR’S VISION SCREENING FORSIGHT VISION HAD TO RESCHEDULE THE VISION SCREENINGS FOR THE SENIOR CLASSES TO WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6TH. Tammy Rutzebeck has graciously volunteered to help that day for Miss Allison’s class, but we still need a volunteer to help with Miss Barb’s class. Please see Kim in the school office if you are able to help during the screenings. IF YOU CANNOT PICK UP YOUR ORDER @ 1:00 ON 11/18, PLEASE MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO HAVE YOUR ORDER PICKED UP ATTENTION PARENTS: IF YOU ARE LEAVING THE BUILDING AND SOMEONE IS WAITING TO GET INTO THE SCHOOL, PLEASE DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR TO LET THEM IN (ESPECIALLY IF IT IS SPIRIT NIGHT AT PANERA BREAD (SHREWSBURY) SOMEONE YOU DO NOT RECOGNIZE). PLEASE WAIT & Please join us on Thursday, November 19th from LET THE OFFICE STAFF UNLOCK THE DOOR. 4pm – 8pm for Spirit Night at Panera Bread. Flyers will be sent home & emailed to you before the IF THERE HAVE BEEN ANY CHANGES TO YOUR event. You must show them the flyer when placing ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBERS (HOME, OFFICE, CELLS, your order inside or paying at the pick-up window. PAGERS OR EMERGENCY CONTACTS) FROM WHEN YOU FILLED OUT YOUR CHILD’S REGISTRATION FORM, IT IS IMPORTANT TO GET THE CORRECT INFORMATION TO SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE KIM A.S.A.P. WE MUST HAVE THIS INFORMATION ON St. John the Baptist will host an Open House on Sunday, FILE IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. November 22nd from 10:00-1:00 for the elementary grades. Stop by and see what St. Johns has to offer! Scholarships are available, so don’t let the $$$ keep you from sending your child here. THANKSGIVING CORNUCOPIA FEAST A very BIG THANK YOU to all of our school parents, relatives On Monday, November 23rd, “all” of our and friends for your continued support! The following are the Junior and Senior preschool children will profits that went to our school through the Spirit Nights and celebrate Thanksgiving together. fundraisers thus far. Last year we used the money to replace carpets in two classrooms and this year we will replace the Miss Cathy’s T/TH students are welcome to come from 11:00- carpet in a third classroom. 11:30 for the Thanksgiving Feast. When you arrive, please wait in the atrium and we will take you & your child down to the Chipotle Spirit Night…$1,442.15! WOW WHAT A FANTASTIC hall. Junior T/Th parents, please fill out the attached form & TURNOUT! return to the school office by 11/19. Chick-fil-A…$244.00! ALL CLASSES WILL DISMISS AT 11:30, INCLUDING MISS ALLISON & MISS BARB’S 1:00 CLASSES. KidStuff Coupon Books… $887.50! (Sign-up sheets for donations will be out Monday, Nov. 2nd) Thanking you in advance! PLEASE NOTE PRESCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING BREAK TUESDAY, 11/24-MONDAY, 11/30 Preschool parents…thank you for your help during our Halloween party. We appreciate all your help with the games/craft and bringing in candy/goodies for their treat bags. We truly could not do all of this without your help and support! BREAKFAST WITH SANTA LITTLE ANGELS LEARNING CENTER (INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY) Please join us on Saturday, December 5th for “Breakfast School closes due to inclement weather, Little Angels with Santa!” Representatives from St. John’s Home & Learning Center will also be closed. School Association (HSA) will be at the school on School has a two hour delay, Little Angels before care November 12th and 13th to sell tickets to this event. will open at 9:00 am. Tickets may also be purchased via the order form which will be sent home in early November. Due to Early dismissal due to weather conditions, all children the popularity of this event, there will be no ticket must be picked up within 2 hours of dismissal (*) or be sales at the door, all tickets must be purchased in advance. subject to a late fee. Space is limited, purchase your tickets early! (*)For the safety of the children and staff, please be considerate and arrive as soon as possible after dismissal. Road conditions SNOW CLOSURES can deteriorate rapidly and become increasingly hazardous. It won’t be much longer before the snow starts to fall, so please post the following information about our school closings. In the event of inclement weather, it is important to know what procedures we follow. We follow the SOUTHERN YORK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT for delays and cancellations. Under the York County heading, WGAL News 8 & FOX 43 will specifically list St. John the Baptist Catholic School. If the school district has a two hour delay, please continue to watch because sometimes they then decide to close. You will be notified through the following: TV – WGAL News 8 & FOX 43 ONE CALL NOW – phone/email notification system PRESCHOOL VOICE MAIL – any delays or cancellations will also be posted on our voice mail (717) 235-3525 - extension 230 by approximately 7:00 a.m. PLEASE NOTE: If Southern York County School District is closed, we are closed. If the school district has a two hour delay, we will follow a “modified schedule” for the preschool classes. Modified schedule times are as follows; please bring a packed lunch for your child on the modified days: Miss Cathy’s Junior Classes (9-11:30) Class will begin @ 10:30 & dismiss @ 1:00 Miss Allison’s Senior Class (9-11:30) Class will begin @ 10:30 & dismiss @ 1:00 Miss Allison & Miss Barb’s Senior Classes (9-1) Class will begin at 10:30 & dismiss @ 2:30 TO ALL OUR SCHOOL FAMILIES WE WISH YOU A BLESSED THANKSGIVING!