The STEAM Maker Festival is held yearly at the Del Mar Fairgrounds to give children and adults of all ages a chance to engage in hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities. There are many competitions that run all day long for children to be a part of. Saint John School competed in five… Read more »
Saint John School has been a blessing for our family. The community is simply amazing. Our youngest daughter was in the hospital for 3 months during Kindergarten. Our school family really stepped in and went above and beyond to help us through this tough time. We felt supported and loved with meals, visits to the… Read more »
Saint John School 5th grade students have been discovering the power kindness. They have been enthralled with reading the book, Wonder by R.J. Palacio. The book tells the story of a boy with facial differences caused by a rare genetic condition who enters 5th grade after being home schooled. It deals with the community as… 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 »
Fifth grade students enjoyed learning about our nation’s beginnings in a fun, dynamic way. Through the use of games, music, and storytelling, history came alive! Students explored the famous events, historical figures, and relevant vocabulary pertaining to the American Revolution. Through dramatic activities, students “became” famous men and women in our nation’s history. Flags, maps,… Read more »
Dear Parents, We have finished up the initial phase of this year’s Annual Fund. The results are nothing short of spectacular. A record number of families participated and donated a record amount of funds. The participation rate was 85.5% which is outstanding. Families contributed $166,855 with another $14,900 in matching funds for a total of… Read more »
Check out this month’s issue of the Southern Cross. All are Welcome” describes the Diocese of San Diego Learning Support Steering Committee and its efforts to support the growing trend toward inclusive education in Catholic schools. Saint John School’s Learning Support Program was included in the article as an example of how the diocesan Catholic… Read more »
One of the many areas of current interest in education is the effectiveness of homework. The type and quantity of homework is the subject of much debate these days. Our staff has also been reflecting on this topic and several of our recent staff meetings have been devoted to discussing this at length. We have… 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 »
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month. This year, Saint John School students chose to support Alex’s Lemonade Stand. The charity’s mission is “to raise money and awareness of childhood cancer causes, primarily for research into new treatments and cures, and to encourage and empower others, especially children, to get involved and make a difference for… 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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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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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 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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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 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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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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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
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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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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.....