Saint John students in grade 4-8 shared a unique experience. They were able to learn using virtual reality. The STEAM Maker Company brought their new 4D Virtual Reality program to our school. It was an experience that infused learning full circle for our students. The program was an ultimate sensory engagement where the students and teachers felt like they were… Read more »
Catholic Schools Week 2019 was a big success at Saint John School. With the theme of Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed., the Saint John community celebrated in both traditional and new ways. On Monday, we celebrated our community as well as took the opportunity to serve others. New this year, a photo booth was set up… Read more »
Students from Saint John School won top awards in the San Diego STEAM Maker Festival, an annual December event and competition that focuses on different activities that pertain to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Some events in the STEAM Maker Festival are competitions, while others are exhibitions showcasing different projects and experiments that students… Read more »
The students of Saint John School were given the special opportunity to view and venerate the first-class relic of St. Maria Goretti, hosted by Ms. Jennifer Piranio in early September. To venerate a relic is to regard it with great respect and reverence. A relic is a part of a deceased holy person’s body kept as an object… Read more »
By Emma Velchek, 7th Grade Journalism Student A long-standing tradition here at Saint John School is the May Crowning, which celebrates Mary and her dedication towards God and others. The service was celebrated May 2 at the Saint John Parish church and attended by the whole school and many parents. The service included hymns, prayers,… Read more »
The Saint John Parish Hall was rocking during the annual Middle School Spring Sing. Originally designed to foster teamwork and cooperation among the 6th through 8th grade students, the Spring Sing has become a fun and spirited musical competition. Students are able to share their creative gifts and talents with the community. Each year, a… Read more »
Saint John middle school students made a great showing at the 64th annual Greater San Diego Science and Engineering Fair (GSDSEF). With a total of 600 students participating, competition was tough. Students began preparing for the science fair on August 31. Throughout the process, students needed to follow an outline and calendar. Each part of… Read more »
Saint John 7th and 8th students had the opportunity to participate in a biotechnology program through the Salk Institute. The Salk Mobile Lab spent 3 days at Saint John School instructing student in their science lab curriculum, called “Discovering DNA.” Middle school science and STEM teacher, Gena Heins, commented that these awesome scientists really know… 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 »
Saint John School second grade students lead the school assembly during the third week of Advent. Students from Mr. Preston’s class shared the joy of Jesus’ birth by reading the story of the Nativity and “lighting” the rose colored candle on the school’s large Advent wreath. Standing behind the Advent wreath is a large Jesse… Read more »
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Saint John students in grade 4-8 shared a unique experience. They were able to learn using virtual reality. The STEAM Maker Company brought their new 4D Virtual Reality program to our school. It was an experience that infused learning full circle for our students. The program was an ultimate sensory engagement where the students and teachers felt like they were actually in the selected place with a 360 degree view from top to bottom. [ 167 more words ]
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4D Virtual Field Trips - Saint John School
Saint John students in grade 4-8 shared a unique experience. They were able to learn using virtual reality. The STEAM Maker Company brought their new 4D Virtual Reality program to our school. It was an experience that infused learning full circle for our students. The program was an ultimate sensory...During the second trimester, Saint John middle school Faith in Action classes have been busy with many projects designed to integrate the Beatitudes into their daily lives. The eighth graders organized and served a fresh breakfast to people who obtain food at the parish pantry. Several students also worked alongside the adult volunteers in the pantry bagging rice, beans, and apples, and restocking shelves. [ 280 more words ]
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Integrating the Beatitudes - Saint John School
During the second trimester, Saint John middle school Faith in Action classes have been busy with many projects designed to integrate the Beatitudes into their daily lives. The eighth graders organized and served a fresh breakfast to people who obtain food at the parish pantry. Several students also...Catholic Schools Week 2019 was a big success at Saint John School. With the theme of Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed., the Saint John community celebrated in both traditional and new ways. On Monday, we celebrated our community as well as took the opportunity to serve others. New this year, a photo booth was set up for students and staff to record the joy found in our community. [ 225 more words ]
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Catholic Schools Week Success - Saint John School
Catholic Schools Week 2019 was a big success at Saint John School. With the theme of Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed., the Saint John community celebrated in both traditional and new ways. On Monday, we celebrated our community as well as took the opportunity to serve others. New this year, a photo boot...At Saint John School, we believe that our young people are the Church of today and tomorrow. We empower our students to gain a thorough understanding of the Catholic faith, achieve their highest academic potential, and share Christ’s love through Christian action. We invite you to tour our campus, meet our caring staff, and join the Christ-centered community of faith, knowledge, and service at Saint John School. www.saintjohnschool.com/schedule-a-tour
Students from Saint John School won top awards in the San Diego STEAM Maker Festival, an annual December event and competition that focuses on different activities that pertain to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Some events in the STEAM Maker Festival are competitions, while others are exhibitions showcasing different projects and experiments that students have completed. Categories included: Hydrobots, Clock Design, Air Guitar Design and Minecraft. [ 394 more words ]
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Saint John Students Win Big at STEAM Maker Festival - Saint John School
Students from Saint John School won top awards in the San Diego STEAM Maker Festival, an annual December event and competition that focuses on different activities that pertain to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Some events in the STEAM Maker Festival are competitions, while others....Saint John School Faith in Action teacher, Karen Klenk, had no idea when she assigned a final assessment on her unit on the Beatitudes that two of her students would display their knowledge in such a creative way. Beyond a traditional test on the material, Mrs. Klenk allowed students to create a project to demonstrate their understanding of the Beatitudes. [ 202 more words ]
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Saint John Students Rap to Serve Others - Saint John School
Saint John School Faith in Action teacher, Karen Klenk, had no idea when she assigned a final assessment on her unit on the Beatitudes that two of her students would display their knowledge in such a creative way. Beyond a traditional test on the material, Mrs. Klenk allowed students to create a pro...The students of Saint John School were given the special opportunity to view and venerate the first-class relic of St. Maria Goretti, hosted by Ms. Jennifer Piranio in early September. To venerate a relic is to regard it with great respect and reverence. A relic is a part of a deceased holy person’s body kept as an object of reverence. Ms. [ 261 more words ]
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Saint John Students Venerate Relic - Saint John School
The students of Saint John School were given the special opportunity to view and venerate the first-class relic of St. Maria Goretti, hosted by Ms. Jennifer Piranio in early September. To venerate a relic is to regard it with great respect and reverence. A relic is a part of a deceased holy person.....Saint John School's journalism class, led by Mrs. Teresa Roberts, won the San Diego County Fair's Best of Show award for its Eagle Pride Publisher for the eighth time in nine years. "We worked really hard," said seventh grader Hailey B. One of the incoming Editors-in-Chief Emma V. said, "We got good feedback from our editors and teacher to help improve our articles." [ 123 more words ]
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Eagle Pride Publisher Wins Best in Show! - Saint John School
Saint John School’s journalism class, led by Mrs. Teresa Roberts, won the San Diego County Fair’s Best of Show award for its Eagle Pride Publisher for the eighth time in nine years. “We worked really hard,” said seventh grader Hailey B. One of the incoming Editors-in-Chief Emma V. said, “W...More than 170 "blessing bags" were put together May 22 by a team of dedicated volunteers (and their families) from the current Saint John School sixth grade Faith in Action class, which organized the project. Now anyone from the school may fill out a permission slip to receive bags to distribute to people who would benefit from receiving one. Members of the Saint John School community opened their hearts and sent in thousands of items to be placed in the bags, which will now be distributed by families and staff to homeless and struggling people in need. [ 322 more words ]
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Saint John Students to distribute "Blessing Bags" - Saint John School
More than 170 “blessing bags” were put together May 22 by a team of dedicated volunteers (and their families) from the current Saint John School sixth grade Faith in Action class, which organized the project. Now anyone from the school may fill out a permission slip to receive bags to distribute...By Emma Velchek, 7th Grade Journalism Student A long-standing tradition here at Saint John School is the May Crowning, which celebrates Mary and her dedication towards God and others. The service was celebrated May 2 at the Saint John Parish church and attended by the whole school and many parents. The service included hymns, prayers, and readings by essay contest winners. [ 220 more words ]
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Mary Honored at May Crowning - Saint John School
By Emma Velchek, 7th Grade Journalism Student A long-standing tradition here at Saint John School is the May Crowning, which celebrates Mary and her dedication towards God and others. The service was celebrated May 2 at the Saint John Parish church and attended by the whole school and many parents.....