St John the Evangelist Catholic Elementary School Clinton, MD

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From the Principal's Desk

Dear Parents/ Guardians;

Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a joyful Christmas and enjoyed sharing this special time of year with your children. My favorite Christmas activity with my family is the family photo. Once of year, we subject all family members to this wonderful time honored-tradition of gathering all the children, screaming and food covered (since we can never seem to take the picture before we eat) and document the day forever. In the end, we, the adults, are laughing hysterically at our attempt to have a “nice” picture and the children still screaming run for their toys. If not the pictures, the memories of family will last forever. Laughter, love and happiness should be the hallmark of all our holidays.

As we enter this new year, the school is gearing up for our annual Cross Curricular event and Catholic Schools Week. This is a great opportunity for us to celebrate our students, teachers and their learning! It is a wonderful weekend where we all can get together to enjoy being part of such a special community. This year our theme is “Protecting God’s Planet: Lend a Helping Hand.” Each class will focus on a theme that is threaded through their curriculum. Using that theme, they will make exhibits, create activities and display all that they have been learning. The Cross-Curricular event truly spotlights our school’s exceptional academic setting and community spirit. Also during our Cross-Curricular weekend, we host an Open House. Please invite your family, friends and neighbors to join us, especially those who are looking for a school.

Following the Cross Curricular event is Catholic Schools Week. Catholic Schools Week is a national celebration for all Catholic schools. The theme this year is “Good News in Catholic Education. ~ Catholic Schools Light the Way” Often we are referred to as a “non-public” school, but truthfully we are so much more. From the Holy Water font in the front lobby to the bulletin boards displayed in the hallway, it is obvious to all who enter that we are a Catholic school. It is our Catholic identity which separates us from the other non-public schools. As our mission states, “In all we do we celebrate the unique gift of God in each person and strive to capture the dream of God for all who make up the community of St. John’s School.” This is the reason the school exists.

We look forward to celebrating this month with you and your family. And I assure you that if you come to the Cross Curricular Event and Open House and celebrate these specials times with us that when you leave you will share in our laughter, love and happiness!

Sincerely in Christ,

Susan G. Scott
Principal

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