In This Issue
A Couple Notes
Parent Resources
Staff Spotlight- Miss Elise
Teacher Appreciation Week
Donations
Summer Camp
Staff Snack Sign-Up
Important Dates To Remember
Lunch and Snack Menu
Children's Church
Job Opportunities
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Teacher Appreciation
Next week we will be taking some time to acknowledge and appreciate all the ways our wonderful teachers work so hard every day to love, teach, and serve here at St. John's. We are truly blessed to have such a wonderful team who love what they do and love your children so much.
Additionally, we are blessed by our leadership who also give so much of themselves. Another big thank you for taking the time to make Miss Abi feel loved and appreciated as she has recently accepted the permanent role of ELC Director here at St. John's. She genuinely has a heart for this place and every family that walks through our doors. She has been out this week enjoying a well deserved vacation, so feel free to pop in next week and congratulate her if you haven't had a chance to do so yet.
As you consider writing special notes to your child's teachers during teacher appreciation week, perhaps you are unsure who is all in your child's classroom every day, or how to spell teachers' names. Please see the attached ELC Staff List. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to your child's teacher.
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Summer Withdrawal
Though the ELC is open through the months of June and July, many families choose to withdraw for a number of reasons (vacations, camps, older siblings out of school, etc.). If you do plan to pull your children out for the summer months only, please submit a Summer Withdrawal Form to the office by Monday, May 15th. This will help us with summer staffing and classroom plans, as well as gives us time to communicate what we need to and make changes to your account with the accounting department.
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As parents of young children, you know all too well that whining comes with the territory. Most parents feel it is one of the biggest challenges of raising children at this age. While it is certainly not something that can be avoided entirely, there are some great ways you can minimize how much and how often your children resort to whining. See the link below for some applicable solutions and time-tested tools to help manage the inevitable phases of whining. |
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My name is Elise Torpy and I am the lead teacher of the Butterfly classroom. I have been teaching at St. John's for 3 years. I have been teaching 8 years overall. I worked for a year at Treasureland Preschool, The Nest for 2 years, and I have also worked at the Auraria campus daycare. On Sundays I enjoy teaching in Sunday School at Christ Church.
I have a cat and my boyfriend and I have been dating for 6 years. On the weekends I love going with friends to work out at the gym, go to lunch, or go shopping. I also enjoy going to dinner or the movies with my boyfriend and hanging out with his family. I love working with your children and hope to have children of my own someday.
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May 8th-12th
St. John's School, ELC and K-8 Parent Teacher Organization is requesting your support to celebrate our amazing teachers and staff by participating in Teacher Appreciation Week!
Your participation is requested in 3 ways:
- Send your child to school with flowers and thank you notes on Wednesday, May 10th.
- Volunteer! There are a variety of opportunities to volunteer ranging from your time during the teacher luncheon, helping supervise lunch in the cafeteria, or simply dropping off beverages or a dessert. Classroom ambassadors will be sending out a Sign-Up Genius for you to see how you can help.
- Donate to the PTO. All donations will go directly towards Teacher Appreciation Week gifts and luncheon. A donation box will be set up at the main entrance during drop-off and pick-up, or donations can be dropped off at the front office.
Monday, May 8th - Good Morning Coffee & Bagels (provided by PTO)
- Coffee, tea, bagels, and yogurt will be provided for all ELC, K-8 and Church Staff.
Tuesday, May 9th - You Knock Our Socks Off (provided by PTO)
- A pair of comfy, fuzzy socks will be given to all ELC, K-8 and Church Staff.
Wednesday, May 10th - Teacher Bouquets & Thank You Notes
- Please send your child to school with flowers and thank you notes for teachers. Please remember to thank team teachers and specials teachers.
Thursday, May 11th - Appreciation Luncheon (provided by PTO)
- A catered luncheon will be enjoyed by all ELC, K-8 and Church Staff
Friday, May 12th - The Key to Success (provided by PTO)
- A custom St. John's keychain will be gifted to all ELC, K-8 and Church Staff
Thank you for your support! Any additional gifts or tokens of appreciation to teachers, team teachers, specials, and staff are always welcomed!
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It's not too late...
If you would still like to support St. John's, you can donate to the General Giving Fund. All funds will be used for security upgrades for the school.
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St. John's Summer Camp
Need an awesome summer day camp for your older kids? We have one right here at St. John's for children entering 1st-8th grade in the 2023-2024 school year! We have field trips, Bible time, water games, STEM activities, and much more. There are registration options for 3-days-a-week and 5-days-a-week.
Registration is Open!
We hope to see you there!
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Thank you for all the yummy snacks you have blessed our teachers with!
See the Sign Up for the New Year
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Staff Snacks
Every other Friday the PTO would like to get volunteers to bring staff snacks and cool drinks. We will put the individual snacks and drinks out for the teachers, if you will bring them at drop off or pick up! We can't have nuts and due to COVID snacks must be individually packaged. Please see the link below to sign-up for upcoming dates. Thank you all so very much for bringing special treats for the staff! It is so appreciated!
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Important Dates to Remember
May 8-12 - Teacher Appreciation Week
May 15 - Summer Withdrawal Forms Due
May 29 - School Closed - Memorial Day
May 30 - Pre-K Graduation
June 19 - School Closed - Juneteenth
July 3-4 School Closed - Independence Day
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Lunch and Snack Menu
May 8 - May 12
Monday Lunch:
BBQ Sandwich
WW Roll
Baked Beans
Southern Coleslaw
Mustard Vinaigrette
Snack: WW Graham Crackers and String Cheese
Tuesday Lunch:
Lentil Soup
WW Breadstick
Steamed Corn
Cold Pea Salad
Snack: Sliced Turkey and WW Tortilla
Wednesday Lunch:
Chicken Fried Rice
Steamed Mixed Veggies
Sliced Cucumbers
Snack: Yogurt and WW Fruit Bread
Thursday Lunch:
Beef Meat Sauce
WW Pasta
Garden Salad
Ranch Dressing
Par Steamed Carrots
Snack: Sliced Cheese and WW Goldfish Crackers
Friday Lunch:
Ham and Cheese Pita
Provolone Cheese
Pineapple
Beet Salad
Snack: Cottage Cheese and Seasonal Fruit
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Join Us For Children's Church! |
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The ELC is hiring multiple part-time positions!
We are hiring a Food Service Coordinator who will be responsible for communication with food and milk delivery drivers, sorting and distributing lunch and snack to ELC classes, and keeping the kitchen clean and serviceable. This position is a part-time job, for someone willing to work mornings, with a start-date towards the end of April/early May. Pay starts at $18 per hour, working approximately 20 hours per week.
We are also hiring an Assistant Teacher/Staff Aide, who will be responsible for assisting in the supervision of children ages 18 months to 5 years old. Must be 18+ years of age. This is currently a part-time position, with the opportunity to increase to a full-time position this summer or fall. This person will be expected to work afternoon hours, and help close down the center at the end of the day. Pay starts at $18 per hour, working approximately 20-25 hours per week.
Please see detailed job descriptions below, and reach out to Abi Newell if interested. We would love to have you join our team!
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