News and Announcements

• September 16th, 2020

  Mr. Borden, our 5th Grade Teacher Honors Those Who Lost Lives on 9/11

  Please see the following poem, “The Day the World Changed”, written by our new 5th Grade teacher, Mr. Robert Borden. It honors those who lost their lives on 9/11. Welcome Mr. Borden to St. John School - we are blessed to have you at our school! The Day the World Changed Read More

• September 3rd, 2020

  St. John School Welcomes Students Back in Person!

  As students arrived back to St. John School this week on Tuesday, September 1st, even with masks on, it was evidently clear that they couldn’t hide the enthusiasm and happiness to return. St. John School, like most schools, was closed for over 5 months from March 13th, due to the COVID-19 pandemic,  The school is holding in-person learning only this… Read More

• July 31st, 2020

  Employment Opportunities for 2020-21 Academic Year (Math Teacher/Substitute Teachers)

  Is God calling you to teach Mathematics at your local Catholic elementary school?  Saint John School is looking for a creative and enthusiastic person to serve as the middle school Math teacher. We are looking for a team player with an appreciation of developmental characteristics of middle school students and strong Math skills to join a strong faculty. Responsibilities would… Read More

• July 10th, 2020

  Principal, Mother Elaine & Bishop Cote Announces School to Open In-Person in the Fall

  Dear Parents,    Great news!    Our Bishop has informed us that St. John School (and all Catholic Schools in the diocese) will be having in-person classes beginning this fall. Please see his letter below.   Since my return from retreat, I have been working hard to ensure that our school building is safe for the return to in-person classes.… Read More

• June 25th, 2020

  Mother Elaine Releases Statement from SJS Teachers - Dedicated Commitment to Students/Families During Pandemic

  While we do not have a decision yet on how our return to St. John School will look like in the Fall or next year, I would like to share a statement released recently by our teachers. Not surprisingly, it shows the commitment of our dedicated teachers to educating each and every student at St. John School to their fullest potential during this… Read More

• June 22nd, 2020

  “Music gives …. Life to Everything” - Thank you SJS Music & Band Teacher, Mrs. Hurburt!

  In the words of Plato, “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” Due to the pandemic, the SJS cadet and advanced bands under the guidance of music teacher and band director, Mrs. Hurlburt looked a little different this Spring. That did not deter the cadet and advanced bands… Read More

• June 16th, 2020

  Mother Elaine Expresses Gratitude to SJS Teachers for Dedication During Distance Learning / Continued Summer Prayers / Resources

  Dear Parents/Guardians and Students:    Thank you for your support during this academic year. It will be a year we will always remember. It has been a time of challenge. But we made it! As St Paul tells us. "We have fought the good fight, we have finished the race." Thank you for helping us to do so.    I… Read More

• May 22nd, 2020

  Update from Mother Elaine on 8th Grade Graduation and Serving on Old Saybrook Re-Opening Committees

  Good Afternoon! I hope you re enjoying the beautiful weather. Tomorrow begins Memorial Day Weekend. Sunday and Monday are to be lovely days. Enjoy the weather and time-off from distance learning.     Last Friday, Mrs. Graham and I traveled to each 8th grader's home to drop off their caps and gowns. Mrs. Graham and I were on the road for… Read More

• April 22nd, 2020

  Earth Day! Principal, Mother Elaine's Suggestions to Celebrate this Day.

  Dear Parents and Students, Today is Earth Day! Let us take time to thank God for our beautiful planet! Be sure to spend some time outside today! Below are some suggested ways to celebrate Earth Day! 1. Give praise to our Creator. In the Nicene Creed, we say, "I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and… Read More

• April 20th, 2020

  Distance Learning Resumes at SJS after April Vacation- Helpful Tips, Advice and Support from Principal, Mother Elaine

  Dear Parents,  Below, please find some helpful suggestions. Thank you for you hard efforts. God bless you- Just some general suggestions as we begin our distance learning once again. I hope and pray you had a restful break. Please remember to be kind to yourself, your child and your child's teacher. We are all in this together. All things are… Read More