School News
Communication is key to our success with the family/faculty relationships at St. John's. Monthly newsletters, electronic communication, webpages, and conferencing are just some of the ways we maintain contact. We look forward to sharing "What's New at School."
Teaching Minds, Touching Hearts, Transforming Lives
STATEWIDE PUPIL EVALUATION TESTING
All the schools in NYS will be administering the Pupil Evaluation Tests during the months of May and June. It is important that the children attend school on these days and that they be rested, have a nutritious breakfast in the morning, and be free of stress during this time. The schedules for these tests are as follows:
May 23 – June 1 Gr. 4 & 8NYS Science Performance Test
June 4 - Gr. 4 & 8 NYS Science Objective Assessment
June 14 @1:15 p.m. - Gr. 8 Integrated Algebra Exam
These tests are mandated by the State of New York and are administered annually.
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
CONGRATULATONS to the following students who are going to receive the sacrament of First Eucharist on Saturday, May 5th or Saturday, May 12th. Be sure to remember your scheduled date.
Cole Boryszak, Patrick Connolly, Thomas Fabiano, Michael Farruggia, Kenneth Fox, Bruce Gostomski, Elizabeth Murphy, Grace Sarkisian, Grace Schlau, Anna Seewagen, Abbigail Selnick, Mary Short, Joseph Sizemore, Olivia Warrington, Elianna Werder, Olivia Alvarado, Michael Batchen, Catherine Baxter, Carly Gianadda, Abigail Hertz, Madelyne Kamens, Maxwell Kwitchoff, Elizabeth Mahoney Joseph Manna, Luke McCloud, Collin O’Bryan, Giana Rich, Anna Salemi, Mia Sidor, Christopher Signore, Kelsey Whelan
Do this in memory of Me. . . I am the Bread of Life. . .
May you always keep the joy of Jesus in your heart!
God bless you on your First Holy Communion Day!
THE 21ST ANNUAL DIOCESAN’S ART EXHIBITION
Congratulations to the following students who represented St. John’s at the Diocesan Annual Art Show held at Mary Queen of Angels 170 Rosewood Terrace in Cheektowaga. They are:
Pre-K 3 year olds - Matthew Latko III
Pre-K 4 year olds - Lily Cook
Kindergarten - Celia Crawford
Gr. 1 - Thomas Baxter
Gr. 2 - Adam Brown
Gr. 3 - Elizabeth Mahoney and Grace Sarkisian
Gr. 4 - Noah Van Valkinburgh
Gr. 5 - Bridget Conboy and Samuel Baxter
Gr. 6 - William Roberts
Gr. 7 - Christina Caruso
Gr. 8 - Adam Bardak and Connor Keenan
TEACHERS and STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK
Hats off to our teachers and staff!! During the week of May 7th – 11th, we will be honoring these very special people! We recognize their diligence and faithfulness to a Catholic Education. We are proud of their accomplishments with the students of St. John’s! Please join us in acknowledging them and showing our appreciation and gratitude! Wednesday May 9th at 9:00 a.m., we will dedicate this Mass to recognize and pray for these dedicated past and present staff members of SJS.
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
Thank you Lord, for each woman today, for her caring hands, and loving heart. May the gift of your love shine through her on this Special Day and always!
Happy Mother’s Day! May God be gracious to you and bless you abundantly! May Mary, our Blessed Mother, be your model, guide, and inspiration!
GIRLS VARSITY SOFTBALL TEAM
Our girls’ softball season has begun! Their coaches are Glenn and Jennifer Ratajczak. Please cheer our girls and support them whenever you can! Here is their schedule:
Sat. Apr 21 @10 am Sheridan #6
Mon. Apr 23 @4 pm Sheridan #5
Thurs. Apr 26 @4 pm Anjo
Mon. Apr. 30 @6 pm Sheridan #6
Thurs. May 3 @4pm Sheridan #4
Tues. May 8 @4pm Sheridan #4
Sat. May 12 @12 (noon) Sheridan #4
Mon. May 14 @4pm Sheridan #5
May TBA League Playoffs – top teams
Members of the Girls’ Softball Team are:
Paige Robinson, Bailey Carozzolo, Jessica Ratajczak, Haylee Kreuz, Kelly Rodgers, Meighan Murphy, Caroline Manna, Nirvanan Everett Caitlin Tracy, Annie Cudeck, Caroline Mahoney, Kelly Rees
Good Luck to SJS Coaches and Girls!
REGIONAL TRACK MEET
Track Coaches – Mrs. Debbie Grosskopf and Mrs. Andy Cammarata look forward to our students taking part in the regional track meet scheduled in early June at Parker Field beginning at 3:15 p.m. until we finish all events!
The following is a list of events for this track meet:
Track Events Field Events
- 50-meter dash (Gr. 3-8)
- Softball Throw (Gr. 3-8)
- 100-meter dash (Gr. 3-8)
- Soccer Kick (Gr. 3-6 only)
- 400-meter (Gr. 5-6)
- 800-meter (gr. 7-8)
- Shuttle Run Relay (Gr. 3-8)
Track Tryouts will be announced in the morning announcements and permission slips will be sent home as soon as we know the students who will be representing St. John’s!
KidBiz
. . . is coming to St. John’s on Thursday May 24th after all lunch periods. We hope to have a big turn out and I hope everyone will have a good time helping our future entrepreneurs! Thank you, Bill Hilbert and Steve Kamens, for putting this worthy endeavor together and all the students and parents who assisted our young entrepreneurs!
8TH GRADE MOTHERS’ DAY PLANT SALE
Don’t forget to reserve the date to purchase your Mothers’ Day flowering plants ($2 each) or herbs ($2.50 each) which will be sold on Thursday May 10th and Friday May11th in the foyer of Klauder Hall. Any extra plants will be sold on Friday after every class had a chance to purchase a beautiful potted plant or two. Thank you for supporting this fundraiser for our 8th graders.
The Second Annual Spring Plant Sale (annuals sold in flats and hanging plants) order forms are asap with pick-up date of Thurs. May 24th
SPRING UNIFORMS
Just an update that our spring uniforms are in affect which is the option of wearing navy blue walking shorts made of cotton twill, only a white polo short sleeve shirt or a white Peter Pan collar blouse. Shoes and white socks must also be worn.
A REMINDER TO PARENTS FROM THE HEALTH OFFICE
Listed below are the NY State requirements for students entering the following grades in September, 2012:
Kindergarten –
- The second MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine is required by the first day of school*. Additionally, a current physical exam, completed after 9/7/11, is also required.
2nd, 4th, or 7th Grade –
- A current physical exam, completed after 9/7/11
6th Grade –
- The Tdap (pertussis) booster is required by the first day of school if your child is 11 years old*. Students turning 11 in the fall will be tracked by the Health Office and you will receive a reminder.
Please contact Suzanne Kiehl, RN, at 877-6401, Ext. 32, if you have any questions.
*A student who is not in compliance with immunization regulations will be excluded from school until a valid record is submitted.
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST SCHOOL’S SCRAMBLE GOLF TOURNAMENT
We’ve set out sights on raising over $25,000 this year for tuition assistance. . .but we need your help! Please contact Liza Franz (epfranz@verizon.net) or Michelle Salemi (msalemi@stjohnskenmore.com) if you can recommend businesses for us to contact regarding sponsorship or donation opportunities. It only takes a moment of your time!
Reserve your date for the golf tournament on Saturday September 8th, 2012. 
2012 – 2013 (Next year) B.E.S.T. PROGRAM
For next year’s B.E.S.T. program the following parents agreed to help “chair” these events. The “Football Pool” is being chaired by Jessica and Ed Sidor; “Candy Bar” fundraiser is Peg Gianadda which is held in September; Maureen Donnelly will chair the “Innisbrook Wrap” in October; Donna Short will chair the “Easter Candy Sale” in January; and Angel Panowicz will chair our Gourmet Creations fundraiser held in March. Thank you for your gift on time, assistance, and for your continued support of St. John’s School!
Last month you received an update accounting of what you have earned this year towards your B.E.S.T. Program. Only families who still had an outstanding balance received this reminder. The “buy-out” was extended to May 15th. Please be sure your account is fulfilled. Thank you for your continued support of St. John the Baptist School!
VIRTUS – Protecting God’s Children
Remember to keep current on your monthly training bulletins at www.Virtus.org to assist in chaperoning, field trips, monitors, coaching, etc. the children at SJS.