Dear SJB Families,

Greetings!

We are coming off a relaxing Fall Break and a short week, but there is still so much wonderful learning happening in our classrooms! This week, Father Paolo and Father Theodore attended priestly professional development with other diocesan priests, so we celebrated only one Mass together. We used that opportunity to pray an All-School Rosary instead.

Our 8th graders led the Rosary, as is our beautiful SJB tradition, and they did an exceptional job. We were a little worried about the weather, but God blessed us with a perfect morning to honor His Mother! As we focus on the virtue of gratitude this week, we are especially thankful that our Lord, even in His moment of greatest suffering, thought of us and gave His Mother to the whole Church.

See you at Mass!

Maggie Javins

Any overage will help fund a resource officer for the school! Please be generous!

Picture retakes will be held on Wednesday, October 22

If you're satisfied with your child's picture, no further action is required.

If you purchased and were unhappy with your Picture Package, please send your Picture Package to school with your student on Retake Day. Your Retake Picture Package will be produced and shipped to the school four weeks after Retake Day. Please note, if your child is photographed on the original and Retake Picture Days, the Retake picture will replace the original picture in certain products, like the yearbook.

Students who were absent for Picture Day should come to school prepared to have their picture taken. If you have not preordered, please use the Retake Order Code 0113HWF to place your order at https://inter-state.com/Order. To see your Order History, check your Inter-State Account.

Many of our St. John’s School families have parents who both work or who stay home with small children and are unable to help with driving their students to special events. We are seeking trustworthy volunteers who are willing to be contacted by teachers to drive students of any grade to these outside learning experiences. If you have some availability during school hours or know a youthful grandparent or someone else who would be a trustworthy driver of our students, please pick up the required volunteer paperwork that is available in the school office. Thank you!

Definition: Having a thankful disposition of mind and heart.



In Practice

• I express gratitude to God in daily prayer.
• I thank others, even for things they do on a daily basis.
• I recognize the blessings in my life, even during difficult times.
• I refrain from complaining by trying to replace negative thoughts with grateful ones.

Prayer for :

Dear Jesus, thank You for Your love for me and for providing for me in abundance. Help me to live my life with a spirit of gratitude. When I am tempted today to dwell on the negative, open my eyes to the good things You have given me and the good things You are doing.

Amen.

10/20 and 10/27 lunch menu

• lunch form must be returned by Tuesday, October 14
• students on free and reduced lunch must also fill out and return

Christ the Teacher Nomination

Please recommend one of our amazing teachers for the Christ the Teacher award! Students brought home paper copies last week, or you can complete the digital version.

ALL school rosary

On Thursday, we had the opportunity to pray the rosary together outside in front of Mary. What a beautiful way to start the day together, led by the 8th graders!

Storybook Pumpkins

It's time for Storybook Pumpkins! See the attached information if your family would like to participate. With so many students participating, students will get a SMALL prize when the pumpkin is picked up. 

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming!

Get ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! See our Book Fair Home Page for more information. Set up an e-wallet! Contact Mrs. Klinger at jklinger@stjohnsfw.org to volunteer.

Athletic Schedule

Want to catch the Eagles in Action - please see the following Sports Schedule.

8th grade girls basketball

If you're interested in playing 8^th grade girls basketball this year (and didn't play last year) please text Joel Keirns at 317-509-1874 with your name and contact information as well as your child's name.

Empowered Volleyball Clinic

K-4 and 5-8 girls had the chance to learn from the coaches from Empowered Volleyball this week. There were 28 K-4th graders and 22 5-8th graders!

Volunteers Needed

HASA provides so much for our school. Their calendar of events is impressive including Grandparents Day, Trunk or Treat, and many more. In addition to these, they also provide regular snacks for teachers and popcorn for our First Friday Jeans Days. They are looking for parents to volunteer to help with both of these events.

We invite all students, grades 5-8, to join us on scheduled Monday evenings from 6:00-7:30 at Saint Elizabeth for “Kindness Club.” (See flyer for dates.) Meet new friends and help us cultivate kindness with one another through crafts, community, and fun!

We would love to see you! Please sign up for the sessions you’d like to attend below.

Bishop Luers - Ignite the Spirit Capital Campaign – Bishop Luers has unveiled a three-part campaign to support our future Knights, including renovating classrooms, building an auxiliary gym, and establishing a permanent endowment. Learn more and give today at www.bishopluers.org.

2025 Bishop Luers Men's Knight "Smoker" Party 

Saturday October 18^th from 7PM-Midnight under the tent at Bishop Luers School near football practice field. Join us for Mass at Bishop Luers at 5:45PM. Tickets are available pre-sale at all Home Football Games as well as at the door that night. You can also contact the Luers Athletic Office. This is a great night of food, fellowship, adult beverages and football! There will be raffle prizes and the USC vs. Notre Dame Game on the giant screen. Funds go to Luers Athletics. For more information call Jeff Stanski 704-4485 (jstanski@bishopluers.org), David Felts 710-0313 or Mick Palmer 437-7849 (mickp251@gmail.com).

Bishop Luers 2025-2026 OPEN HOUSE - Thursday, November 6, 2025, 6p.m – 8p.m

Prospective students/parents are encouraged to visit Bishop Luers to learn more about academics, clubs, sport and much more. Tours of the school will be offered, and families can meet teachers, coaches, and students! All are welcome!

Bishop Luers HENRY-KEEFER SCHOLARSHIP EXAM

• Saturday, November 8^th OR Saturday, December 6^th
• 8a.m. – 11:30a.m.
• $10,000 will be awarded to the top ten scoring students

Open to all 8^th graders; choose one exam date to be eligible for a potential scholarship. NO pre-registration required; students should bring a few #2 pencils and a water bottle – no calculator is needed. Students with an

SP/IEP should take the exam on December 6^th (a copy of the student’s documentation must be sent to the Admissions Office prior to the exam date).  

Monday - Thursday Uniform

• Light Blue or White polo style shirt (any brand is okay!)
• Navy Blue or Black docker style shorts or pants. (Shorts may be worn from 8/7 to 10/31 and then again from 4/1 to 5/22)
• Saint John's Logo Sweatshirt
• Plain Navy Blue Sweater
• Girls may wear uniform jumpers or skirt. (Landsend, French Toast, or Schoolbelles code 2278)

Friday

• Any Saint John's or Bishop Luers top with uniform bottoms.

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Sign Up for Eventlink

We use Eventlink as another layer of parent notification. An electronic version of our school calendar is also on Eventlink. We ask all parents to sign up for notification. We will have someone available to help with Eventlink signup at verification day.

As a Family of SJB, you have full access to our virtue program

Disciple of Christ, Education in Virtue is more than a curriculum; it’s a way of life – the means to a happy life and a healthy mind. Our school has purchased an institutional membership, and we invite you to sign up – for free.

There are videos and resources for the entire family – parents, educators, teen and young adult and children as young as 4 years old.

Simply use the following link and then type in the zip code of our school. When you see our school name, click on it and that’s it! You now have access to 100 % of the Openlight Media website.

Virtue Program Family Link

Do you know someone that wants to be a Substitute Teacher at SJB?

We are in need of substitute teachers. In order to be a substitute, you must apply with the diocese and hold a valid substitute license from the state.

• Diocesan information located here.
• Valid Substitute Permit application from State found here.
•  Licensed or Retired Teachers - $125 per Day/ $75 Half Day
• High School Diploma and Valid Substitute Permit - $100 per day/ $60 Half Day
• Please email jhohenstein@stjohnsfw.org once you are on the sub list so that she can be sure to call!

• 10/21 - Grandparents Day PK - 2nd Grade
• 10/22 - Picture Retakes
• 10/24 - 5th Grade to STARBASE
• 11/5 - Theology of the Body Meeting - 7th Grade Parents
• 11/13 - Mandatory First Reconciliation and First Communion Parent Meeting
• 11/16 - Turkey Bingo