By Marco Alvarez and Thomas Salzar, Eagle Pride Publisher reporters Eighth graders in the Faith in Action class this trimester hosted a service retreat focused on the Works of Mercy for Saint John School and three other schools in the diocese, including St. Mary Star of the Sea in Oceanside, Notre Dame Academy in Carmel… Read more »
All of the Faith in Action classes have now settled on their service projects for the second trimester. Eighth grade has a standing field trip to serve lunch at Father Joe’s Village and is also planning a March 1 service retreat here at Saint John School. They have invited three other schools’ eighth… Read more »
Seventh grade students recently embarked on their annual retreat to the Mission San Luis Rey. Under the direction of the seventh grade teachers and the parish youth minister, students used the time to grow in their faith, better understand our Catholic heritage, and forge lasting bonds as a class. The day was filled with prayer,… Read more »
Student to Student is a program which helps other Catholic schools that have been hit by the three recent hurricanes (Harvey, Irma, and Maria). The project is run by the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), but at Saint John School it is led by eighth grader Samantha Armstrong. “The administration has asked us to donate… Read more »
The Eagle Pride Publisher won the “Best in Show” award in the San Diego County Fair’s middle school newspaper division for the seventh year out of the last eight. The school newspaper also received the awards of “Best in Layout and Design,” “Best in Story Quality,” and “Best in Content/Coverage.” A group of the lead… Read more »
On Wednesday and Thursday we said goodbye to our graduating class. We began with the Ribbon Mass celebrated by Father Jim and ended the day with a beautiful and delicious Graduation Dinner. The evening concluded with the class video and dance. On Thursday, the graduation ceremony was held in the church. Congratulations and best wishes… Read more »
Ten middle school students who logged 20 or more hours of community service outside of school hours were honored at Monday’s school assembly with the Generous Servant Award. The students included eighth graders Chloe Blankenhorn, Madison Blankenhorn, Connor Brown, and Jake Titcomb; seventh graders Samantha Armstrong, Zoebelle Hinojosa, Elle Hirou, Abby McQuaid, and Emory Rodriguez;… Read more »
The third trimester eighth grade Faith in Action class worked hard as a team to raise more than $800 for Catholic Medical Mission Board, an organization that provides nutrition and health care for poor mothers and their children worldwide. With the help of Saint John Parish Youth Minister Isaac Deken, the students planned and… Read more »
With the introduction of the Next Generation Science Standards, four Saint John School teachers started a series of Professional Development workshops this week to learn more about engaging our children in science exploration, experimentation, and inquiry. All Saint John School science teachers will eventually take the series of courses offered through this workshop. There are nine courses… Read more »
The seventh and eighth grade journalism students at Saint John School have been hard at work on the print edition of our award-winning Eagle Pride Publisher. Students and teachers received copies to enjoy in their classrooms, and the paper is also available to read online in PDF version. Journalism advisor Teresa Roberts entered the paper in… Read more »
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Rainy day? That’s ok! Planned visit from @kickforcema just moved the presentation inside to share some martial arts with Preschool! Cool indoor field trip on campus!
Congratulations to all the #gsdsef2023 Science Fair winners from #SaintJohnSchoolEncinitas!Ribbons, society awards, certificates… way to go Saint John School!
The luck of the Irish is with SJS today! 🍀☘️We made T-R-A-P’s but so far, no leprechauns have been spotted!
A big congratulations to these middle school science fair participants! Good luck and way to represent #saintjohnschool at the #greatersandiegosciencefair
Middle School Art! A look behind the scenes and the process. Masterpieces! #SaintJohnSchoolEncinitas
Our campus is looking RAD today! 90’s flashbacks everywhere! Looking forward to seeing so many at the Belly Up on March 24th. Send in your RSVP today if you haven’t already!
A perfect morning to take in a play! Kinder field trip to the San Diego Junior Theatre in Balboa Park to see “How I Became a Pirate” 🎭
A time honored tradition at Saint John School- mosaic crosses during Lent for those who will be making their 1st Communion this spring!
When life gives you oranges…
You grab a few friends and create a fresh squeezed OJ stand to support the food pantry! 👏🏼 big hearts from these girls! Great job!
Hi Mrs. Roberts!! ❤️ how was that over 15 years ago I was in your class..?!
