Ready the Way - Advent Starts Sunday
I am the light of the world.
Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but have the light of life.
-John 8:12
November 30, 2018

Parent/Teacher Conferences - Thank you to the following families who provided a meal for Tuesday evening of conferences - Connor, Mish, Salfer, and Johnson.

Tree of Wishes - Check out our "Tree of Wishes" in the school entrance when you come for conferences and throughout the season of Advent. Take an ornament off the tree, purchase the item for the class, wrap the gift, and drop it off under the tree on or before Wednesday, December 19th. If you decide you are unable to purchase a gift at this time, please include our school in your prayers. This is a very special gift!

SCRIP Program - The last order before Christmas break will be Friday, December 14th with the cards ready for pick up on Wednesday, December 19th. Thanks for supporting JI through the scrip program! See below for link.

Christmas Programs - John Ireland Program will be on Thursday, December 13th at 6:30 PM and Friday, December 14th at 10:00 AM. Little Angels Program will be on Thursday, December 20th at 2:00 PM.

Mid Quarter - Friday, December 7th

Funerals Next Week - Please pray for several families in our parish who have recently lost loved ones. There will be funerals on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday which means the students will have lunch one hour earlier than normal beginning at 10:55.


Blessings to you!
Colleen Wenner
December Happenings
  • Breakfast with Santa - Saturday, December 1st 8-11 AM
  • First Sunday of Advent - Sunday, December 2nd
  • Mid Point of the Second Quarter - Friday, December 7th
  • Adopt-a-Grandparent Visit for Grades 5-6 - Friday, December 7th
  • JIPAC Meeting - Tuesday, December 11th
  • JI Christmas Program - Thursday, December 13th 6:30 PM
  • JI Christmas Program - Friday, December 14th 10:00 AM
  • Early Release Day - Friday, December 14th 12:50 PM
  • Gifts from the Wishing Tree by Wednesday, December 19th
  • Classroom Christmas Parties - Thursday, December 20th
  • Little Angels Christmas Program - Thursday, December 20th 2:00 PM
  • NO SCHOOL - Little Angels and JI ONLY - Friday, December 21st
  • Christmas Vacation - December 21 to January 1st
The next order will be submitted Friday, November 30th at 11:00 AM.

You can always shop online and order 'Scrip Now ' just use the "Shop Online" link.
Quick Links to the Class Pages

John Ireland School is a Catholic community welcoming students of all faiths, devoted to Gospel Values, Academic Excellence, and Christian Service.

Little Angels is a ministry of John Ireland School. We are a preschool and pre-K program focused on faith and service which nurtures the whole child embracing individual talents and abilities in a welcoming, caring, and safe environment.