Summer Assignments Posted
A page with Summer Assignments for each rising grade of students is now on the school website under Parents. Please note that the page may be updated through June 11.
School Supply List Posted
A page with the Supply List for each rising grade of students has been added to the website, and a corresponding Amazon page with the items has been added.
A Page for New Families
We've added a New Families information page.
Student Scantron Scores
Please go to our Scantron webpage for an explanation of terminology used in end-of-year Scantron reports.
Those student profiles were included in Gold Folders that were sent home with students in grades 1-8. Reports withheld due to financial obligations will be sent home when obligations are met.
Students take Scantron tests in reading and mathematics in September, January, and May.
Uniforms
- The school uniform code begins on Handbook page 27.
- For pictures of school uniforms, go to our uniform page.
- To buy girls' jumpers, skirts and other items, go to Flynn O'Hara. Tel: 1-800-441-4122 or 301-838- 8958. When ordering online, click on “Your School Store,” log in and enter “St. John the Baptist.” Our particular plaid uniform will show there. Students may wear the polo shirts and sweaters without logos or with SJB logos.
- SJB logo polo shirts and sweaters can be purchased through Lands’ End at 1-800-469-2222. The SJB Preferred School # 9000-7988-0.
- PE uniforms are sold by A1 Uniforms, 1-800-334-2205, 4010 Volta Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20722. Group password: THEBAPTIST
- The Uniform Bank is a great way to pick up extra uniforms to get you started. Call the school office to make sure someone can open the Uniform Bank for you.
Last Day Pool Party
Mark your calendars for a fun celebration of the last day of school. Twin Farms will be hosting an end-of-year pool party for SJB families immediately after dismissal on the last day of school, Friday, June 15th until 3pm. The event is open to everyone. A flyer will details, cost, and lunch information will be circulated shortly. For anyone interested in membership at Twin Farms, information will be available and the pool is still offering the discounted “pre-season” rate.
More to Come Next Week
The rest of our summer information will go home next Tuesday in our last Gold Folder of the year.
Check the Calendar for Dates
Events have been added to the calendar. Check the school calendar, and sync it to your Google calendar.
Congratulations to the Class of 2018!
Our 8th grade students graduated Saturday morning in a graduation mass and ceremony attended by teachers, parents, relatives, and friends. In the picture below, students receive a final blessing from Father David.
Our 8th grade graduates were offered $200,000 in academic scholarships.
SJB graduates will be attending the following schools:
Our Lady of Good Counsel
St. John's College High School
Georgetown Visitation
Academy of the Holy Cross
DeMatha
Sidwell Friends
Stone Ridge
Elizabeth Seton
Springbrook
Blake
Thirteen students received the Presidential Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence. To receive the award, the student must have had a 90 average each year in Grades 4-8 and scored or above the 85th percentile in reading or math.
Sydney Branch
Tess Gardner
Zakhar Gawdiak
Emma Hickey
Rachel Hutson
Riley Hutson
Chris Jurgrau
Riley Langan
Stephanie Malits
Julia McCormack
Christine Nguyen
Christine Slaughter
Vivian Tran
Among the Presidential Award winners were six students with distinct accomplishments: straights A’s and a final average of more than 96% in all academic subjects.
Sydney Branch
Tess Gardner
Emma Hickey
Riley Langan
Julia McCormack
Christine Nguyen
The Presidential Physical Fitness Award went to 7 students:
Tess Gardner
Zakhar Gawdiak
Jack Hatzes
Emma Hickey
Riley Langan
Nubiya Matlock
Steven Strazza
Eight students had perfect attendance:
Sydney Branch
Jack Hatzes
Nicole Ionata
Christine Nguyen
Ryan Rozario
Christine Slaughter
Vivian Tran
Blain Yohannes
Teachers awarded Blain Yohannes a presidential general excellence award for extraordinary effort and determination.
Where will SJB go this Summer?
Take a picture wearing your SJB spirit wear this summer. Send the picture to photos@sjbsilverspring.org and look for your picture in the front hallway in September.
Who Are the BoxTop Winners This Month?
It's everyone. As a thank you for collecting over 2,000 BoxTops in May, the whole school may be out of uniform this Thursday, June 7.
SJB Camp - Balances Now Due!
We are so excited to see our campers on June 18 for a fun filled week! If you have not paid your remaining balance yet, please send it to the office by the end of this week.
We have just two spots left for SJB camp. If you’d like to sign up, please turn in your registration slip ASAP!
Questions? Contact Mrs. Morris at kathleen.morris@sjbsilverspring.org
Thank You, Volunteers
On the last day of school, Friday, June 15, the SJB faculty will present our parent volunteers with small gifts of appreciation, and we will host a reception for our parent volunteers right after the 10 am Mass.
We hope that our parent volunteers will join us for the reception outside of the Library.
We realize that our way of saying thank you might seem small when some of you have given so much. Please know that our gratitude to you is truly great. Your service improves kids' lives.
Volunteer As a Room Parent for 2018-19
One great way to ease into a leadership role at SJB is by becoming a room parent. It's also one of the best ways to get to know other parents. To volunteer, complete the signup form. Contact our room parent coordinator, Jeanine Regan, at jeanine.regan@sjbsilverspring.org to let her know that you are interested in becoming a room parent.
Be a Buddy Family
Please see the flyer to sign up to be a Buddy Family. This is a great way to welcome and support a new SJB family. Thank you to Brian and Hilary Lappin (Colin 3rd, Ava 1st) for coordinating our Buddy Family program.
Exam Schedule for Grades 5-7
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Wednesday, June 6 |
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Spanish |
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Thursday, June 7 |
Science |
LA |
Science |
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Friday, June 8 |
SS |
Science |
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Monday, June 11 |
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Math |
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Tuesday, June 12 |
Math |
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LA |
Science Camp at SJB
See the ad for summer science camp.
To find out more, go here.
Knights of Columbus Camp Information Is Right Here
Or you can go right to the website.
Reading Specialist
Bonnie Massimino, a specialist in helping children with learning needs, is holding a workshop this summer. Here is the flyer with information.
Summer Reading Camps
Here is a flyer with information on Kathy Bittinger's summer reading camp, and here is the registration form.