Principal's Note Feb. 13, 2024

May Crowning Procession Begins at 10 am on Thursday, May 9 Parents are welcome to come to the school for the May Crowning Procession& Prayer Service on Thursday, May 9, at 10 am. The procession begins at the front of the school with a single-file silent walk around the parish center to the church doors, where the students enter for the May Crowning service. Students wear their regular uniforms in blue and white on the day of the May Crowning. We also ask that each child bring a flower (or a few flowers) to school for the May Crowning service. Here's a short video of a past May Crowning procession. SJB Auction is Live Until Friday The SJB auction site is open for bidding until May 10th! This is your chance to bid on amazing items and experiences while supporting a great cause: raising funds to replace desks and chairs in our kids' classrooms. We encourage you to visit the auction site and start bidding on items you love. But that's not all, we need your help to spread the word ❤️! Share the auction site with your family, friends, and neighbors! The more people bidding, the closer we'll be to reaching our fundraising goal. SJB Spring Play Was a Great Success The students saved their best performances for the bright lights before big audiences on Thursday and Friday nights. Thank you, Mr. Mendoza and Ms. Gomes, the directors; Mrs. Leishear, the art and set director; Mr. Robertson, Mrs. Case, Mrs. Morris, and Ms. Wendell, who helped with staging and choreography; Mr. Daly, Ms. Howell, and Mr. Caslani, sound technicians; Ms. Dodson, the costume director; Mr. and Mrs. Fitzgerald, after-party hosts; and the many teachers, staff, and parents who helped set up, break down, and support the spring play. Erin Tervo Memorial Scholarship Awarded to Ronan Fitzgerald The Erin Tervo Memorial Scholarship was awarded to 7th grade student Ronan Fitzgerald on Friday night, just before the start of the spring play. Mrs. Tervo's daughter, Megan, announced the award to Ronan, who was in costume, before the audience. The award goes to a 7th grade student who represents qualities of Mrs. Tervo: love of math, love of performing arts, love of liturgy, kindness and service to everyone. The scholarship is selected each year by the Erin Tervo Memorial Scholarship Committee, which is chaired by a family member and made up of teachers. Father Andrew, the parish pastor, introduced the members of the family who came for the award and the show: Megan Tervo and her sister Caitlin Tervo; their father and Erin's surviving husband, Jon Tervo; Mrs. Tervo's brother Patrick McCauley and Mrs. Tervo's parents, Dr. Paul McCauley and Kathleen McCauley. Mrs. Tervo's daughter, Shannon Tervo, was finishing final exams at Auburn University and couldn't attend. Mrs. Tervo was the upper-grade math teacher, liturgy director, concert and play coordinator at St. John the Baptist when she passed away suddenly in 2015 after the first week of school. She was in her 18th year of teaching at St. John the Baptist and had gone to school here as a student. Congratulations to Ronan, the 10th winner of the scholarship, and to the Fitzgerald family. Thank You, Teachers, For All You Do for the Children It is Teacher Appreciation Week. Many, many thanks go to our wonderful SJB teachers for their tireless work and generous spirit for the children and families of St. John the Baptist. Thank you, parents, for the treats and recognition of the teachers this week! Order Pizza Lunch for Thursday, May 16 Place pizza order here by Monday, May 13. Proceeds go to 8th grade graduation-week activities. Order Grill Lunch for Friday, May 24 Order here for the grill lunch for Friday, May 24, sponsored by the rising 8th grade. Lunch will be available for $5 per meal for students after the 12 noon dismissal. The price is $5 for a sandwich, chips, water, and dessert. Sandwiches choices are hamburger, cheeseburger, hot dog, or Boca burger. A second sandwich is $2. International Week at SJB from May 13 to 17 Monday, May 13 - International Food Drive - bring non-perishable food for the St. Camillus food pantry Tuesday, May 14 - Kalanidhi Dance - cultural arts performance celebrating Indian dance at 9:30 am in the gym, with all welcome Wednesday, May 15 - Celebrate Cuisine -- all classes receive Mochi ice cream Thursday, May 16 -- International Lunch -- pizza day and an opportunity to add pineapple... and Japanese popsicles for dessert Friday, May 17 -- Celebrate Fashion -- out of uniform - students dress in clothes that represent their family heritage, with parade around the lot at 2:05 International Week is supported by the SJB Diversity Committee, which is made up of parents and teachers. SJB International Night is scheduled for Friday night, Nov. 15. It will be held outside if the weather is warm and dry, in the gym if the weather is poor. Here's a video clip of International Night last year. Coming Up The annual school procession and May Crowning begin at 10 am on Thursday, May 9 . There is no school on Friday, May 10 . The band concert for families begins at 7 pm on Thursday, May 16 . The band concert student matinee begins at 2 pm on Thursday, May 16 , with seating in the back for parents and grandparents. Pizza lunch is Thursday, May 16 . Field Day is Friday, May 24 . There is a 12 noon dismissal on Friday, May 24 , with a grill lunch beginning at 12 noon. There is no school on Monday, May 27 , for the Memorial Day holiday. The 8th grade graduation dinner dance is Friday, May 31 . The graduation Mass is 10 am on Saturday, June 1 . Dismissal is at 12 noon on Tuesday, June 11 . Dismissal is at 12 noon on Wednesday, June 12 . There is no After Care on Wednesday, June 12 . SJB Summer Camp For those who have registered for SJB Camp, please pay your remaining balance by June 3rd. Cash or a check made payable to SJB are accepted. CAMP COST: $290 FOR ONE CHILD, $260 FOR SECOND/THIRD/FOURTH CHILD. DEPOSIT: $90 FOR ONE CHILD, $160 FOR TWO CHILDREN, $200 FOR THREE/FOUR CHILDREN. Questions? Contact Kathleen.Morris@sjbsilverspring.org . SJB Jogger for St. Camillus Food Pantry St. John the Baptist Knights are sponsoring the 4th Annual St. John the Jogger Virtual 5K and 1M run/walk for St. Camillus Food Pantry. The event will take place between 12 May -16 Jun 2024 or between Mother’s Day to Father’s Day weekend. All proceeds benefit St. Camillus Food Pantry. They are continuing to see economic hardship resulting an increase in demand for wholesome, nutritious meals for needy families. All participants receive a 2024 St. John the Jogger T-shirt. Go here to donate . Go here to sign up. Info on Summer Camps, Sitters, Tutors See the Camps, Pools, Sitters, and Tutors Page

Al a ddi n Comes to SJB for Two Nights Only Buy tickets for the Thursday-night show before midnight Wednesday. Buy tickets for the Friday-night show before midnight Thursday. St. John the Baptist's middle school is excited for this year's spring musical: Aladdin. The show will play for two nights only in the SJB Gymnasium: Thursday, May 2 Friday, May 3 Tickets to the show may be bought here . Dress Rehearsal Matinee at 10:30 Today A dress-rehearsal student matinee of Aladdin will be performed in the school gym at 10:30 am on Wednesday, May 1. The dress rehearsal is a good option for grandparents and other relatives who would rather come for a daytime show. Students are seated in the front sections for the matinee, and relatives are seated behind them. Tickets aren't required for the matinee. There is ADA access through the church into the side door of the gym. SJB Auction Goes Live Tomorrow The SJB School Auction goes live tomorrow, Thursday, May 2. The online auction is the major fundraiser for the school and is sponsored and coordinated by the Home School Association. The money raised will go toward the HSA's goal of buying new classroom chairs and desks for students. Tell friends and relatives to shop, bid, and buy here: 2024SJBAuction.givesmart.com The one-week auction ends on Friday, May 10. Auction Baskets Will Be on Display at Aladdin View the auction baskets in person in the back of the gym on Thursday and Friday night before the start of Aladdin . Buy tickets to the play at http://sjbsilverspring.square.site . The Home and School Association wishes to thank SJB school families and parishioners for their continued support for their parish school. Spring Assessments Have Begun Please see the SJB calendar for testing dates by class and subject. We are reminding students to come to school rested, nourished, on time, and with a charged Chromebook on test days. The adaptive tests are administered in the fall, winter, and spring to students in Kindergarten to 8th grade. An assessment report on each child is sent to parents at the end of the school year. Congratulations to the Children on their First Communion SJB children received their 1st Holy Communion during two Masses on Saturday. Congratulations to the students and their families! Older siblings and students sang and played music for the Mass. Thank you to Mr. Argauer, the faith formation director; Ms. Dodson, the 2nd grade teacher; and Mr. Mendoza, the music teacher. May Crowning Procession Begins at 10 am on Thursday, May 9 Parents are welcome to come to the school for the Procession and the May Crowning Prayer Service on Thursday, May 9, at 10 am. Following a long-standing SJB tradition, the school students walk outside in a single-file silent procession to the front of the church and then enter for the May Crowning service. We ask the students to wear only blue and white, in their regular school uniforms, on the day of the May Crowning. We also ask that each child bring a flower (or a few flowers) to school for the May Crowning service. Coming Up There is a 2-hour delay on Friday, May 3 , the morning after the Thursday night play. School starts at 10 am on Friday, May 3. Morning Care ($12 per hour) will be available from 8:00 to 10:00. Teacher Appreciation Week begins May 6 . The annual school procession and May Crowning begin at 10 am on Thursday, May 9 . There is no school on Friday, May 10 . The band concert for families begins at 7 pm on Thursday, May 16 . The band concert student matinee begins at 2 pm on Thursday, May 16 , with seating in the back for parents and grandparents. Field Day is Friday, May 24 . There is a 12 noon dismissal on Friday, May 24 , with a grill lunch beginning at 12 noon. There is no school on Monday, May 27 , for the Memorial Day holiday. The 8th grade graduation dinner dance is Friday, May 31. The graduation Mass is 10 am on Saturday, June 1 . Dismissal is at 12 noon on Tuesday, June 11 . Dismissal is at 12 noon on Wednesday, June 12 . There is no After Care on Wednesday, June 12 . SJB Jogger for St. Camillus Food Pantry St. John the Baptist Knights are sponsoring the 4th Annual St. John the Jogger Virtual 5K and 1M run/walk for St. Camillus Food Pantry. The event will take place between 12 May -16 Jun 2024 or between Mother’s Day to Father’s Day weekend. All proceeds benefit St. Camillus Food Pantry. They are continuing to see economic hardship resulting an increase in demand for wholesome, nutritious meals for needy families. All participants receive a 2024 St. John the Jogger T-shirt. Go here to donate . Go here to sign up . Info on Summer Camps, Sitters, Tutors See the Camps, Pools, Sitters, and Tutors Page

Explore the SJB Auction Explore a wide array of experiences and themed baskets, such us sports, games, lotto and more! Don't miss out on exclusive opportunities like wine classes, paint night or the chance to go Blueberry Picking at Butler's Orchard. Visit our site to preview these highlights and discover more baskets up for bidding. The SJB School Auction goes live next Thursday, May 2. Proceeds from the school's major fundraiser will go toward the purchase of new chairs and desks for students. Here's where parents and friends can go to buy and bid on items: 2024SJBAuction.givesmart.com The Home and School Association auction will last until Friday, May 10. Parents and friends can view the auction baskets in person in the back of the gym before the spring play, Aladdin, begins at 7:00 pm on Thursday and Friday, May 2 & 3. Buy tickets to the play at http://sjbsilverspring.square.site . The Home and School Association wishes to thank SJB school families and parishioners for their continued support for their parish school. A lad din Comes to SJB for Two Nights Only St. John the Baptist's middle school is excited for this year's spring musical: Aladdin . The show will play for two nights only in the SJB Gymnasium: Thursday, May 2 Friday, May 3 Tickets to the show may be bought here . Spring Assessments Have Begun Please see the SJB calendar for testing dates by class and subject. We are reminding students to come to school rested, nourished, on time, and with a charged Chromebook on test days. The adaptive tests are administered in the fall, winter, and spring to students in Kindergarten to 8th grade. An assessment report on each child is sent to parents at the end of the school year. Student Picnic is This Friday See the student picnic flyer . Friday is a half-day and students may come out of uniform. Coming Up Students may come out of uniform for the school picnic on Friday, April 26 . Dismissal is at 12:00 noon on Friday, April 26 . There is no school on Monday, April 29 , the date of the faculty retreat. There is a 2-hour delay on Friday, May 3 , the morning after the Thursday night play. School starts at 10 am on Friday, May 3. Teacher Appreciation Week begins May 5 . The annual school procession and May Crowning begin at 10 am on Thursday, May 9 . There is no school on Friday, May 10 . The band concert for families begins at 7 pm on Thursday, May 16 . The band concert student matinee begins at 2 pm on Thursday, May 16 , with seating in the back for parents and grandparents. Field Day is Friday, May 24 . There is a 12 noon dismissal on Friday, May 24 , with a grill lunch beginning at 12 noon. There is no school on Monday, May 27 , for the Memorial Day holiday. The 8th grade graduation dinner dance is Friday, May 31 . The graduation Mass is 10 am on Saturday, June 1 . Dismissal is at 12 noon on Tuesday, June 11 . Dismissal is at 12 noon on Wednesday, June 12 . There is no After Care on Wednesday, June 12 . SJB Jogger for St. Camillus Food Pantry St. John the Baptist Knights are sponsoring the 4th Annual St. John the Jogger Virtual 5K and 1M run/walk for St. Camillus Food Pantry. The event will take place between 12 May -16 Jun 2024 or between Mother’s Day to Father’s Day weekend. All proceeds benefit St. Camillus Food Pantry. They are continuing to see economic hardship resulting an increase in demand for wholesome, nutritious meals for needy families. All participants receive a 2024 St. John the Jogger T-shirt. Go here to donate . Go here to sign up.

Aladdin Performance Set for May 2 and May 3 St. John the Baptist's middle school is excited for this year's spring musical: Aladdin. The show will play for two nights only in the SJB Gymnasium: Thursday, May 2 Friday, May 3 Tickets may be purchased here . Hung King Parade is Wednesday Morning Our annual Hung King procession will begin at 9:30 am on Wednesday, April 17. Students are invited to wear the clothing or bright colors of the traditional Vietnamese Hung King Festival. They include red, green, yellow, and blue. Families are welcome to come out to watch the Hung King procession around the field. The purpose is to honor and celebrate our Vietnamese families at St. John the Baptist, and it is endorsed by the SJB Diversity Committee made up of parents and faculty. To learn more, see the presentation made by a 5th grade student: Hung King Holiday in Vietnam . Spring Assessments Begin on Monday The final MAP Growth assessments for the school year begin next week and continue through May 9. The testing schedule is posted on the SJB online calendar . We are reminding students to get a good night's sleep and morning breakfast before their scheduled tests. It's important that the children come to school on time. The computer-adaptive tests are administered in the fall, winter, and spring to students in Kindergarten to 8th grade. An assessment report on each child will be sent to parents at the end of the school year. Sixth Grade Off to Skycroft for Outdoor Ed on Wednesday The 6th grade leaves Wednesday morning for its three-day outdoor-education trip. Students participate in outdoor learning and team-building activities on the annual overnight field trip to Skycroft in the Western Maryland mountains. The students leave April 17 and return on April 19. Teachers and parents serve as chaperones. Coming Up The HSA-School Board meets at 7:00 pm on Monday, April 22 , in the Library. There is no school on Monday, April 29, the date of the faculty retreat. There is a 2-hour delay on Friday, May 3, the morning after the Thursday night play. School starts at 10 am on Friday, May 3 . Teacher Appreciation Week begins May 5 . The annual school procession and May Crowning begin at 10 am on Thursday, May 9 . There is no school on Friday, May 10 . The band concert for families begins at 7 pm on Thursday, May 16 . The student matinee begins at 2 pm, with seating in the back for parents and grandparents). Field Day is Friday, May 24 . There is a 12 noon dismissal on Friday, May 24 . There is no school on Monday, May 27 , for the Memorial Day holiday. The 8th grade graduation dinner dance is Friday, May 31 . The graduation Mass is 10 am on Saturday, June 1 . Dismissal is at 12 noon on Tuesday, June 11 . Dismissal is at 12 noon on Wednesday, June 12 . There is no After Care on Wednesday, June 12. SJB Jogger for St. Camillus Food Pantry St. John the Baptist Knights are sponsoring the 4th Annual St. John the Jogger Virtual 5K and 1M run/walk for St. Camillus Food Pantry. The event will take place between 12 May -16 Jun 2024 or between Mother’s Day to Father’s Day weekend. All proceeds benefit St. Camillus Food Pantry. They are continuing to see economic hardship resulting an increase in demand for wholesome, nutritious meals for needy families. All participants receive a 2024 St. John the Jogger T-shirt. Go here to donate. Go here to sign up. Thank You, Parent Volunteers, for a Wonderful Father-Daughter Dance Thank you to the parent volunteers who coordinated, set up, and helped to make the Father-Daughter Dance a sensational event on Saturday night. Thank you, most of all, to event chair Kailyn Aspanthiya-Gedara (Armory 1st, Napalia 3rd). Thank you to all of the fathers and daughters who came to the dance.

We hope that your Easter season has been joyful. We are excited about the learning activities and events we have planned for the final two months of the school year. A partial (87%) solar eclipse will occur during the last hour of the school day and through dismissal (2:04-4:33 pm) on Monday, April 7. Although we will have a regular school day, we understand that some families may want to pick up children early. We ask that parents request early pickup using this form . Parents who use the online request form will not need to sign the early-dismissal form at the office, and there will be no half-day attendance marking for students who are picked up at 1 pm on later. The eclipse provides an opportunity for the children to learn about the sun, moon, Earth, and what happens in an eclipse. Some classes are planning to make pinhole cameras in the morning for eclipse viewing in the afternoon. We are not planning a whole-school viewing because we do not have eclipse glasses for everyone. Teachers are planning to explain to the students in the morning that it is not safe to look at the sun, even during an eclipse, without special eclipse-viewing glasses. Here are a few eclipse related resources: The Great American Eclipse on Nova on PBS The National Science Foundation eclipse fact sheet Eclipse Safety from NASA Looking Ahead at SJB Summer uniform season begins Monday, April 8 . Students may come to school in uniform shorts on regular days. They may come to school in their gym shorts and gym t-shirts on PE days. The Father-Daughter Dance is 6 pm Saturday, April 13. See below for tickets. The 6th grade outdoor education trip to Skycroft is April 17-19 . Pizza lunch is Thursday, April 18 . Order here . There is no school on Monday, April 29 . School staff will be on retreat. The SJB Spring Play begins at 7 pm on Thursday and Friday, May 2 & 3 in the gym. Ticket information to follow. There is a 2-hour delay on Friday, May 3 , the morning after the spring play nighttime performance. School starts at 10 am on Friday, May 3. Teacher Appreciation Week begins May 5 . The annual school procession and May Crowning begin at 10 am on Thursday, May 9 . There is no school on Friday, May 10 . The band concert for families begins at 7 pm on Thursday, May 16 . The student matinee begins at 2 pm, with seating in the back for parents and grandparents). Field Day is Friday, April 24 . There is a 12 noon dismissal on Friday, April 24 . There is no school on Monday, April 27 , for the Memorial Day holiday. The 8th grade graduation dinner dance is Friday, May 31 . The graduation Mass is 10 am on Saturday, June 1 . Dismissal is at 12 noon on Tuesday, June 11 . Dismissal is at 12 noon on Wednesday, June 12 . There is no After Care. The last day of school is Wednesday, June 12 . -------------------------------- Coming Events -------------------------------------------- Father-Daughter Hollywood Dance is Saturday Night Date: Saturday April 13th Time: 6PM Location: SJB Gym Dress Code: Hollywood Glam Get ready for an unforgettable evening of glitz, glamour, and bonding at our Father-Daughter Hollywood Dance! It's time to roll out the red carpet and step into the spotlight with your shining star. Join us as we celebrate the magic of father-daughter relationships in true Hollywood style. Buy tickets here: https://e.givesmart.com/events/BYC/ Please consider helping to set up, break down or donate some food items for the event. It would be much appreciated! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45A5AD2BA5FEC70-48605234-2024 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Last Chance to Buy SJB T-Shirts https://sjbsilverspring.square.site/ Sizes for the whole family! $18/Shirt. Shirts will be delivered in time for a spirit wear day in May. Orders due April 10th. Proceeds go to graduation week activities including an 8th grade amusement park trip. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Family Wellness Day on Saturday, April 20 St. John the Baptist Parish invites all parents with young children to join us for a day of prayer and a reflection about spiritual and mental wellness in our families . We will begin with a Family Mass at 9 am on Saturday, April 20, followed by breakfast and a seminar on peaceful parenting in the Lyon Center. Free childcare will be provided from 9:30 to 11:30. Please RSVP to: dre@sjbssparish.org or call 301-622-1122 by April 15. Come join us for this family and community building opportunity! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chess Wizards Chess Wizards is willing to hold one more 7-session chess class starting on Monday, April 15, for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Chess Wizards is looking for a few more students to enroll. Classes are on Mondays from 3:00 to 4:00. Register at https://chesswizards.com/register/ or call Luisa Bermudez, program director, at 872-757-2838.

Thank You for Your Help with Arts & Academics - - We wish to thank our parent volunteers who helped as judges for Arts & Academics, as well as the middle-school parents who responded to the Arts & Academics parent survey that went out on Tuesday. The school is getting similar feedback from teachers, students, and alumni. The information will help us improve in the ways we prepare our students and plan our academic program. It was wonderful to see many families come here for the Arts & Academics gallery walk on Wednesday night. Thank you, especially, to Mrs. Castillo and Mrs. Leishear for coordinating the set-up and judging. Thank you to Mike Irwin and family (Vincent 6th, Nora 3rd, Caroline 3rd, Isaac 1st) for staying to the end to put away tables and chairs. 4th Grade Presidential Speeches -- The 4th grade students dressed as historic presidents and gave speeches in front of an audience in the Lyon Center last week. The students prepared well and delivered excellent speeches. Thank you to Mrs. Martin for preparing them, and thank you to the parents for coming out to show support for the 4th grade presidents. SJB Class of 2024 T-Shirts -- See the flyer to purchase the 8th grade Class of 2024 T-Shirt. How Volunteer Credits Are Counted -- There are no fees in this trial year of the volunteer credit program, and we are all learning as we go. Earlier this week the school sent an email listing each family's volunteer credits as recorded so far by the Home School Association tracking table. We understand that some families volunteered for more credits than had gotten credit for. We are reminding our parents that volunteer credits must be submitted by the volunteers themselves. Event coordinators then confirm the credits, and the HSA then counts the credits. We expect the number of volunteer credits to rise after more submissions are made by parent volunteers. Here is the direct link to the submission form , which was included in the email. Thank you for your efforts to comply with the program and support your school community. Living Stations on Tuesday -- On Tuesday, the students participate in a Living Stations of the Cross prayer service. Mass at 9:00 on Wednesday -- Students will attend 9:00 Mass on Tuesday of Holy Week. Half-Day Wednesday - Dismissal is 12:00 noon on Wednesday, March 27. No After Care on Wednesday -- There will be no After Care on Wednesday, March 27. School Resumes on Monday, April 8 -- There will be no school on Thursday and Friday of Holy Week and the week after Easter. We pray that you and your families have a safe and happy Easter and spring break.

For two days each year, students bring assorted Arts & Academic projects to the gym for a celebration of learning. The culmination is a one-hour gallery walk open to families from 7:00 to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, March 13. Students in grades 5-8 have been preparing oral presentation on their projects: 5th grade state reports 6th grade artists, arts, or design 7th grade science experiments 8th grade social-political essays Earlier today (Tuesday), 7th grade students presented their science projects to volunteer scientist judges. Tonight from 5:30 to 7:00 pm, 6th grade students present their reports on arts, artists, and design to volunteer judges. On Wednesday, students visit the gym during the school day to view the projects and hear presentations from other classes. From 7:00 to 8:00 on Wednesday night, families take a walking tour through the gym to view the projects. Coming Up 4th Grade Presidential Speeches in Lyon Center -- 1:00 on Thursday, March 14 Basketball Recognition Night in Gym -- 7:00 pm on Thursday, March 14 -- Athletic Ministry Half Day Friday -- Noon Dismissal -- 12:00 on Friday, March 15 -- End of 3rd Quarter HSA Meeting in Library -- Monday, March 18, at 7:00 pm Pizza Lunch -- Thursday, March 21 -- Order Here by Monday BOOST Application Opens Go here to apply for the state BOOST award for tuition assistance for St. John the Baptist or for other private education. The application period ends Friday, May 3. Thirteen students at SJB receive BOOST scholarships this year for $48,150, an average of $3,703 per student. To be eligible for BOOST, a student must qualify for free or reduced lunch according to federal income eligibility guidelines. Spring Sports at SJB -- See the SJB Athletics page to find out how to play spring sports. Volunteer at SJB Become Child-Protection Certified Sign Up to Volunteer Submit Request for Volunteer Credits

Reminder -- There's no school on Friday, March 8. SJB teachers join their Catholic school colleagues for professional development. Arts & Academics is a big annual tradition at SJB. Student projects will fill the gym for Arts & Academics on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 12-13, next week. The projects will be set up on Tuesday morning. Visiting scientists will evaluate 7th grade science presentations and projects on Tuesday afternoon. Volunteers will judge 6th grade arts projects and presentations on Tuesday evening. On Wednesday night from 7:00 to 8:00, families will be welcome to take a gallery walk to view all the Arts & Academics projects including state reports, models of planets and earth, and art from many grades. Volunteer to Judge Arts & Academics -- See the flyer to receive one volunteer credit by judging the science and arts projects presentations. Contact Mr. Daly at kevin.daly@sjbsilverspring.org if you are interested in judging the science presentations by 7th grade students. Contact Mrs. Leishear at chrissy.leishear@sjbsilverspring.org if you are interested in judging the arts projects presentations by 6th grade students from 5:30 to 7:45 pm on Tuesday, March 12. Food is provided to arts judges. BOOST Application Opens Go here to apply for the state BOOST award for tuition assistance for St. John the Baptist or for other private education. The application period begins today, Feb. 28, and ends Friday, May 3. Thirteen students at SJB receive BOOST scholarships this year for $48,150, an average of $3,703 per student. To be eligible for BOOST, a student must qualify for free or reduced lunch according to federal income eligibility guidelines . Register for SJB Camp See the SJB camp flyer to find out how to register for the last 10 spots. Camp is June 17-21. Order Yearbook Recognition Ads Before March 8 Yearbook Recognition ads are a great way for parents, families, and friends to commemorate student achievements and important milestones, like graduating! See flyer for link for purchase and design your ad online. Ads will appear in the back of the 2023-2024 yearbook. Questions? Contact Mrs. Leishear at Chrissy.Leishear@sjbsilverspring.org. Spring Sports at SJB - - See the flyer for information about spring sports from the SJB Athletic Ministry. See the SJB Online Calendar Sign Up to Volunteer Submit Request for Volunteer Credits SJB Basketball Recognition is Coming Up Join us as we celebrate and congratulate our CYO athletes on another fabulous basketball season. Our CYO teams will be introduced by their coaches, and congratulated on their effort and achievements. Date: Thursday, March 14 Time: 7:00 pm Location: SJB Gymnasium Host: SJB Athletic Ministry

Teams from 2nd and 8th grades won the lower-school and upper-school Black History Jeopardy tournament on Tuesday. Medals were awarded to students on 1st place and 2nd place teams thanks to the SJB Diversity Committee made up of teachers and parents. Congratulations to all of the students who participated and to the winning teams! Tips and Reminders for Drop-Off & Pick-Up Drop-off is wide open from 7:40 to 7:55. After 7:55, there is a rush of last-minute arrivals. Parents may drop off children in front of the church, but there's no staff there in the morning. Parents should drive as far up to the front of the drop-off line as they can to drop off their children. Children should get out of the passenger side after the carpool line has stopped. There are three drop-off sides, which are marked in gold on the overhead view . Parents may park and walk up and join their children after drop-off. Parents are not permitted to pick up children in front of the church. Parents without preschool children may not use the preschool lot for drop-off or pick-up. Drop-off routines can be viewed in this flyer and in the Student-Parent Handbook on the SJB News page. Arrival Time 7:40 Start of Morning Drop-Off 7:55 Doors Open 8:00 School Starts 8:05 Enter Through Front Door 8:15 Parent Walks with Child to the Office Students arriving after 8:00 are marked as late. BOOST Application Opens Go here to apply for the state BOOST award for tuition assistance for St. John the Baptist or for other private education. The application period begins today, Feb. 28, and ends Friday, May 3. Thirteen students at SJB receive BOOST scholarships this year for $48,150, an average of $3,703 per student. To be eligible for BOOST, a student must qualify for free or reduced lunch according to federal income eligibility guidelines . Ten Spots Left in SJB Camp See the SJB camp flyer to find out how to register for the last 10 spots. Camp is June 17-21. Order Yearbook Recognition Ads Before March 8 Yearbook Recognition ads are a great way for parents, families, and friends to commemorate student achievements and important milestones, like graduating! See flyer for link for purchase and design your ad online. Ads will appear in the back of the 2023-2024 yearbook. Questions? Contact Mrs. Leishear at Chrissy.Leishear@sjbsilverspring.org. Spring Sports at SJB -- See the flyer for information about spring sports from the SJB Athletic Ministry. Arts & Academics -- Arts & Academics set up and judging will take place on Tuesday, March 12. Families are welcome to view all of the presentations and projects on Wednesday, March 13, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. Volunteer to Judge Arts & Academics -- See the flyer to receive one volunteer credit by judging the science and arts projects presentations. Contact Mr. Daly at kevin.daly@sjbsilverspring.org if you are interested in judging the science presentations by 7th grade students. Contact Mrs. Leishear at chrissy.leishear@sjbsilverspring.org if you are interested in judging the arts projects presentations by 6th grade students from 5:30 to 7:45 pm on Tuesday, March 12. Food is provided to arts judges. Please Arrange Pickup Before or After Weekly Mass -- The students go to Mass from 1:55 to 2:40 pm on Wednesday. Please call the office to make early pickup arrangements before the children go Mass. Easter Vacation -- Easter Vacation is March 28 to April 7. Students will be in school on Wednesday of Holy Week but off for Holy Thursday. See the SJB online calendar . First Day of School -- The first day of school is Tuesday, August 27. Sign Up to Volunteer Submit Request for Volunteer Credits