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MISSION & VISION The mission of Jackson Catholic Schools is to joyfully cultivate God’s goodness, beauty, and truth. Through our Catholic faith, we share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, grow in virtue and intellect, and form our students to lead and serve our communities as saints. Guided by our Catholic tradition, we provide the highest quality education and empower students to excel spiritually, intellectually and emotionally. We inspire them to reach their full potential and be the Light of Christ in this life and for eternity. Through a well-rounded curriculum integrated with the message of Jesus Christ, St. John School strives to develop Christian people who will use their unique talents and gifts to recognize God’s goodness, experience the family that is our parish, and seek justice in the world, affirming the presence of Christ in all people. History St. John Parish has a rich and storied history that dates back to 1836 when 14 Catholic families came together to construct a log church on the grounds that would later become Francis Street. Initially, St. John's functioned as a mission church until 1855, when Fr. B.C. Koopmans assumed the role of its first pastor, although he did not reside within the parish. ​ The educational legacy of St. John's Parish began to take shape on September 15, 1873, with the establishment of its first school. On that momentous day, four dedicated sisters welcomed 200 eager students through its doors. In 1888, the parish expanded its educational offerings to include a high school, marking a significant milestone. The very first graduating class, consisting of three young women, proudly received their diplomas in 1892. As the years passed, St. John School continued to grow and evolve. In 1901, a new school building was inaugurated, with its cornerstone being laid as a symbol of progress. On January 19, 1903, this new school opened its doors to an excited student body. Notably, during the mid-twenties, tuition for the grade school was a mere $1.00 per month, while high school tuition was $25.00 per year. These fees were reflective of a time when the average income was $2,196.00, and gasoline was a mere ¢11 per gallon. ​ In 1929, a significant change took place as uniforms were adopted, particularly for the high school students. This decision was made with the belief that uniforms would enhance punctuality, concentration in class, and social relationships among the students. Each class was further distinguished by different colored collars: freshmen wore pea green, sophomores donned royal blue, juniors sported cerise, and seniors proudly displayed sand-colored collars. ​ In the mid-20th century, St. John Parish embarked on a new chapter with the groundbreaking of a "new" high school on Cooper Street in 1954. This modern facility officially opened its doors to students in 1955, marking a significant leap forward in the parish's commitment to education. In 1959, the high school expanded further with the addition of fifteen classrooms, which would eventually become the present-day St. John Elementary School, solidifying the parish's dedication to providing quality education for the community.

Classes Religion Reading Language Arts: English and Spelling Science Social Studies Mathematics Handwriting Art Spanish Technology Music Library Physical Education To view the Diocese of Lansing Catholic School Curriculum Standards, click here -https://www.dioceseoflansing.org/education/catholic-school-curriculum Curriculum Academic Philosophy Our goal at St. John the Evangelist School is to provide our students with a well-rounded, quality education in an environment where students feel good about themselves and excited about the opportunities for personal growth provided for them. Supply List PreK Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th-6th Grade Beyond Academics Aside from a top notch education, St. John School offers a wide variety of activities and organizations that your child can participate in outside of school. Weekly Liturgy Seasonal Penance Services Monthly Adoration Service Opportunities Knights of Columbus Spelling Bee County Spelling Bee Mileage Club Girls Quest Reading Buddies Prayer Partners Sports through Jackson Rec Dept. and JCS Youth Sports League Performing Arts Choir – Girls and Boys Grades 4 – 6 Band – Girls and Boys Grade 6 Christmas Concert Spring Music Showcase

AT A GLANCE St. John School is accreditedby the Michigan Association of Nonpublic Schools. Our curriculum and standards are developed by educators and faith leaders in the Diocese of Lansing. ​ Core Classes - Religion, Math, Science, English, History ​ Special Classes: Music, Art, Technology, STEM, Physical Education, Spanish ​ Additional Services: Full time reading specialist, Title One math and reading support, ISD Support - Speech Therapy, Occupational therapy, Teacher consultant ​ ​ St. John emphasizes the importance of safety. Improvements are made each year ranging f rom boot systems to prevent people outside of a classroom from entering in an emergency situation to bulletproof 3M film on windows and doors. ​ Creating disciples is a core aspect of our behavior and discipline. Students are taught the Catholic virtuesand encouraged to recognize the virtues they areexcelling in and how they can improve on others when a discipline situation arises. Parent partnerships to help students grow and learn is important. ​ Faith is core to who we are at St. John the Evangelist School.We honor the person God has created and celebrate our faith through weekly mass, monthly adoration, daily prayer, service, retreats, and more. ​ A strong partnership between our school and parish is important.Our families attend mass, students in grades 4 and up serve at mass, there is a partnership between the school and parish preparing for sacraments, and 2023-2024 will see the implementation of school and parish Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for preschool age children. ​ Before and after care are available in our latchkey program. Beginning as early as 7am, students may participate in games, puzzles, service projects, and prayer before school. Following school, students have a snack, play games, complete homework, and more until 6pm. ​ Extracurricular activities range from sports through the Jackson Catholic School System to scouting opportunities and more. ​ As the oldest school in Jackson, generations of families have passed through our doors making the family center to our mission. Families are involved in many activities from our Parent Teacher Organization to Senior Saints, a group of grandparents and supportive parishioners looking to help the school

Parent & Teacher Organization The PTO at St. John’s is a group of parents committed to enhancing St. John’s School. We invite you to attend our meetings, which are held the second Tuesday of the month beginning at 5:30 pm and last 30-45 minutes (we will also continue to offer a Zoom option if you would like to attend that way). We are very aware of everyone’s time commitments so we keep our meetings to a minimum whenever possible. We correspond frequently via email and Facebook and include meeting minutes in the school newsletter so that everyone can stay up to date on what is going on even if you can’t be there. ​ WHAT WE ARE ​ Through our fund-raising efforts we help purchase some of the “extras” for our school, provide fellowship and networking for St. John families, and appreciation for the staff. We host the Back-to-School Pool Party in August for new and returning students and their families. We act as school ambassadors to new students and their families by answering questions they may have about St. John’s. We also offer the Little Caesars Pizza Kit Fundraiser two times per year (fall/spring) and kits are ordered online and delivered directly to your home. This allows us to share the fundraiser with our family and friends that may live out of town! Secret Santa is in December and this allows our students to shop for their families for Christmas! We have one major fundraiser each year, Mardi Gras, which is a fun family event with auction items and raffle items. Donations are made by our school families and businesses from the local area and from around the state. It is a great event for our students and school family!

PRESCHOOL A Great Place to Grow St. John Preschool provides a safe, loving, and fun environment for students to grow socially, spiritually, mentally, and physically, while developing a love for learning and respect for others. We believe that each child is uniquely designed and loved by God. Our classes are structured to encourage children to grow and learn while using many different approaches and materials. Creating the Joy of Learning Our dedicated teachers and staff specialize in early education. Days are structured through indoor and outdoor play with a range of learning activities and centers. Your child will enjoy the following: A typical day has large and small group times which include stories, group discussions, number sense activities, letter activities, activities to strengthen fine motor skills, Bible time, and free choice time. ​ ​ ​ A wide variety of hands-on materials and manipulatives are used each day.​ ​ Seasonal and holiday activities are enjoyed throughout the year. ​ The Virtues, values, and lessons in our Bible stories are emphasized throughout the whole day in all of our activities. We strive to be the light and love of Jesus to others. ​ We model and work on age appropriate problem solving skills. ​ Preschool classes enjoy going to specials including music and PE. ​ MWF preschoolers are paired with upper grade buddies (prayer partners). We try to do weekly activities together. ​ We are a part of St. John School and every effort is made to include preschoolers in all school activities. PROGRAMS 3 Year Old Program • Days: Tuesday & Thursday • Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM 4 Year Old Program • Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday • Full Day Option Only Tuition Information 3 & 4 Year-Old Multi-Age Program: • Days: Monday through Friday • Full Day Option Only

ENROLLMENT Family Portal Apply Now! Learn More Why St. John School? PURPOSE When you invest in a Catholic education for your child, no matter their age, you are instilling core values that will guide them for the rest of their life. Beyond the classroom, we help students live full lives of faith, acceptance, forgiveness and compassion. KNOWLEDGE St. John School offers a variety of curricular and extracurricular programs for PreK-6th grade. Your child will be surrounded by dedicated educators, parents and advocates ina. nurturing, spiritual and inclusive environment. We pride ourselves on providing high quality, faith-based education that lasts a lifetime. Enroll Today!

FAITH Weekly All School Mass Adoration Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Retreats Daily Prayer Student Led Morning Prayer Take Home Prayer Hail Mary Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed are thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen The Lord's Prayer Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen VIRTUS Protecting God's Children The Diocese of Lansing mandates all school employees and volunteers who come into contact with students to go through Protecting God’s Children training. The Diocese recognizes this program as the most up-to-date, comprehensive safe environments program available today. This can be done online or at a live training. To complete the training online visit http://www.virtusonline.org . Once your training is complete, please print your certificate and send in to the school office. All volunteers must also sign a contract known as the “Volunteer’s Code of Conduct” Learn More

CREATING A BRIGHTER FUTURE AND A COMMUNITY OF GROWTH Newsletter WELCOME TO ST. JOHN SCHOOL! AN OUTSTANDING PRIVATE, CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SERVING GRADES PREK-6TH At St. John School, we’re proud to offer a unique educational experience designed to enhance intellectual growth and promote participatory engagement. Take a look through our site to learn more about us. Learn More Mission & History Academic Programs Parent Res ources

Get Involved Parents Get Involved We could not be where we are without the amazing support of our parents and volunteers. At St. John's, we encourage everyone to get involved in their child’s school programs. We offer a wide selection of volunteer opportunities and parent organizations. Virtus Virtus - Protecting God's Children The Diocese of Lansing mandates all school employees and volunteers who come into contact with students to go through Protecting God’s Children training. The Diocese recognizes this program as the most up-to-date, comprehensive safe environments program available today. This can be done online or at a live training. To complete the training online visit http://www.virtusonline.org . Once your training is complete, please print your certificate and send in to the school office. All volunteers must also sign a contract known as the “Volunteer’s Code of Conduct” Learn More Parent & Teacher Organization The PTO is a group of parents committed to enhancing St. John's School. Through fundraising efforts, the PTO helps purchase some of the ‘extras’ for the school, provides networking for St. John's families and appreciation for students and staff. This group has monthly, evening meetings during the school year. To learn more about PTO click HERE . Uniforms ​ While in school the students need to be focused on their job of learning. Uniforms help that focus by eliminating distractions and competition. Dress Code Order Supply List PreK Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th-6th Grade Latch Key Forms Free/Reduced Lunch Form Safety Drills Senior Saints Grandparents Group Senior Saints Grandparents Group – Our Senior Saints are grandparents and senior friends of St. John School. This group meets monthly during the school day for fellowship, to work on projects and to help in the classrooms. Members of this group also volunteer their time to help with school events and fundraisers. For more information, please contact Chris Olds at christina_olds49201@yahoo.com . Parent Volunteers Parents and adult family members are encouraged to be actively involved in our school family. Listed below are some of the many opportunities for parent involvement. Learn More

Tuition Reduction Incentive Program T.R.I.P What Is T.R.I.P? T.R.I.P. is a great way to reduce your tuition bill by doing your everyday shopping. T.R.I.P is issued in the form of gift cards that can be used just like cash to purchase everyday essentials like food, clothing or gas. All families are encouraged and welcome to participate in T.R.I.P. ​ Contact: stjohntrip@myjacs.org Erin McCann McArthur Getting Started Complete the T.R.I.P. enrollment form below: Access Form More Info How It Works? Orders MUST be received in the St. John School Office by 9:00 am on Monday. ​ Orders will be ready for pick up the following Wednesday in the St. John School Office from 8:00 am until 3:20 pm. ​ Orders may be dropped off any time during the week, as long as they are received by the Monday morning deadline. Any order received after the deadline will be processed the following week. ​ Checks written for T.R.I.P. must be written for the full amount of the order (made out to St. John T.R.I.P.). In the event of an error on the order form every attempt will be made to contact the family submitting the order, however, if we are unable to contact you by the time the ordering is complete, we will not include the order, as it is the responsibility of the family to make sure the order/payment is correct. ​ Students can pick up orders if a waiver has been signed. Waiver forms will be available in the St John Office and T.R.I.P. Office. Who can participate? The program is available to everyone! That’s right…..parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, teachers, neighbors can enroll in T.R.I.P. and designate their credits to go to a specific family’s tuition account or the St John Scholarship Fund, which assists many families . ​ If your child is enrolled at Lumen Christi, you can also participate. Tuition credits earned at St. John will be sent to the school the first of May. ​ Families who are planning to eventually enroll their children at St John can also participate in T.R.I.P. by “banking” credits. The families T.R.I.P. credits will be held until their child begins at St. John Elementary School. How to get started? Enrolling in T.R.I.P. is easy! Simply fill out the registration form which is available in the St. John School T.R.I.P. Office or Click here to download it. ​ Once enrolled you can start submitting your T.R.I.P. orders. To download the order form, see the link at the top of this page. To view all available vendors click here for the Great Lakes Script Center site. How are credits applied to my tuition? Accounts are credited once a year – at the beginning of May. These credits will be applied to the upcoming school year’s tuition. ​ Need More Information: E-mail stjohntrip@yahoo.com Liability T.R.I.P. orders should be checked prior to leaving the T.R.I.P. Office or St John School Office. Once orders have been checked and signed for St John School will not be liable for lost or missing certificates. St John School is not liable for damages or losses incurred as a result of changes in policies established by participating merchants or for losses incurred when a participating merchant goes out of business. St John Elementary School reserves the right to terminate the T.R.I.P. program at any time. Important Note T.R.I.P. orders should be checked prior to leaving the T.R.I.P. Office or St John School Office. Once orders have been checked and signed for St John School will not be liable for lost or missing certificates. St John School is not liable for damages or losses incurred as a result of changes in policies established by participating merchants or for losses incurred when a participating merchant goes out of business. St John Elementary School reserves the right to terminate the T.R.I.P. program at any time. Returned Check Policy Any check returned the first time for non-sufficient funds will be charged a fee of $35.00. In the case of a second returned check from the same family, an additional $35.00 fee will be charged. Future orders from the involved family must be paid by cash, money order or certified check. Contact Phone: 517.784.1714 Email: stjohntrip@yahoo.com

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