REMINDER: NO SCHOOL TOMORROW, MARCH 1ST 2024
MARCH NEWS
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There will be no youth wrestling practice today 2-28-24 after school. It will be rescheduled to tomorrow 2-29-24.
March 2nd is Dr. Seuss's birthday. On Thursday February 28th celebrate by dressing as one of his characters. Let's see how many Cat in the Hats we can get.
Last Wednesday, February 21 St. John 7-8 graders participated in our local MathCounts competition in Bottineau. A couple highlights include the team placing third, Alex Parisien placing 2nd individually and both Brooklyn Arvidson and Alex Parisien placing in the top 8. The team included Alex Parisien, Brooklyn Arvidson, Dalton Hunt and Jaine Falcon-Poitra.
More 7th and 8th Grade Tubing
7th and 8th Grade had a blast tubing at the Bottineau Winter Park today.
5th and 6th Grade had a blast tubing at the Bottineau Winter Park today.
Kindergarten learned all about bugs this week and learned that lightning bugs use their lights to communicate with other lightning bugs.
Students in grades 3-8 attended the spelling bee. Congratulations to all of our winners and participants.
Mrs. Robert's 5th Grade Science class made parachutes.
I want to take this time to acknowledge one of our valued administrators: Mrs. Catherine Anderson, Middle School Principal. Mrs. Anderson has been awarded the 2024 NDAESP Bell Ringer Award for the state of North Dakota. The criteria for the award and an explanation of it are as follows:
1) The nomination must be completed by a peer.
2) The nomination documents a positive educational contribution or accomplishment.
3) Ineligible persons include: Past Recipients of the Award Clarence Corneil was the first National Distinguished Principal in North Dakota. He established this award during his long-time leadership in the NDAESP. It was originally called the “You Done Good” Award and was intended to recognize and celebrate some accomplishment or contribution by an association member. A number of years after establishing the award, it was changed to the Bell Ringer Award. It identifies those individuals who are nominated by their peers for their positive contributions, for making a difference, and for “doing good.”
We all know the positivity, work ethic, and professionalism Mrs. Anderson brings to the St. John School District and we couldn't be more proud to call her one of our own! Mrs. Anderson is most deserving of the award and we couldn't be more happy for you to be chosen for this illustrious award! Way to go, Mrs Anderson!
Track practice will start March 11th after school. With the first high school track meet on March 28, the first week of practice ( 3/11-3/14) will be voluntary for JUNIOR HIGH athletes. Please have a physical before first practice, if you haven't participated in a sport this year. Also, please bring clothing/gear for every practice if we are able to go outside. Spring weather is looking promising so far!
Students in grades 5-8 will be going to the Bottineau winter park tomorrow. Grades 5 and 6 will be going in the morning so all students need to be at the school ready to load the busses and leave by 8:30. 7 and 8 will leave at 11:00 and return in time for dismissal. Please make sure they have their winter gear.
Want to give a shout out to these two ladies, Laney Alberton and Allise Poitra. They competed yesterday in Harvey for District STAR events. Abigail Delorme also came with as a student judge. They both received gold! They will compete at the STATE level April 7-9 in Bismarck.
I want to thank everyone for their part in the Parent/Teacher conference last night. Teachers, paraprofessionals, and educational support staff, we can't thank you all enough for all you do in the classroom. Our kids and community are beneficiaries of your care, kindness, and professionalism.
A special thanks to our kitchen staff for preparing an excellent supper for our staff. We appreciate you for going above and beyond! The kitchen staff wants to thank Tommy Belgarde for helping them clean up. Thanks, Tommy!
Thank you custodial staff for taking extra measures to ensure our school is always presentable.
Spelling Bee contestants in grade 3-8 need to be at the school by 7:45.
Tommorow for reading month is........Wear your pajamas and read your favorite book. Or if you're following FFA week it black and white or pink. Cows or Pigs.
Fourth Graders at Ag. Ed. Pizza Day
Parents & Guardians:
Tomorrow, February 21st, is Parent Teacher Conferences from 3:30pm - 9:00pm.
Students in PreK-5th grade will be sent home with appointment times today. Please check for those and if you need to make any changes contact their teacher or Annie or Susan.