News and Announcements

• 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

• April 13th, 2020

  Principal, Mother Elaine's Reflections of Love, Hope and Prayer to the SJS Community During Coronavirus (last update: April 28)

  Since the outset of the coronavirus, Mother Elaine has communicated almost daily messages and reflections of love, hope and prayers to the SJS community. Please see the collection of messages below. We will continue to add messages. April 28, 2020  Remembering that we celebrate Easter for 50 days i thought that this reflectoin was worth reading even though it is… Read More

• April 6th, 2020

  Principal, Mother Elaine Thanks SJS community of Teachers, Staff, Parents and Students as they Transition to the Distance Learning Program.

  As Covid-19 quickly changed the daily lives of our world, St. John School had to quickly transition from the classroom to a distance learning program to serve the students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 8. The last day of school at St. John School was on Friday, March 13th. Plans were already in place, led by Principal, Mother Elaine and her… Read More

• March 13th, 2020

  Announcement from Principal, Mother Elaine Moorcroft re COVID-19 and School Closure

  CORONA VIRUS - MOTHER ELAINE STATEMENT #2 - 3/13/20 Dear Parents, As a final clarification: Today, Friday March 13th, we are having a full day including after-care. Monday, March 16th, the teachers and I will be in the building for professional development. The teachers will be working on lesson plans for when the school is closed due to the Covid-19… Read More

• March 2nd, 2020

  SJS Students will Contribute to KoC Ultrasound Machine Fundraiser on "Go Green for Mr. Greene" on March 17

  Dress down day - "Go Green for Mr. Greene"!  Students dress in green today as we remember fondly, our custodian and husband of our PreK teacher, Mr. Greene. There is a free will donation for this event - this will raise money in conjuction with the Knights of Columbus, council # 2968. Please see the following from the KOC for more… Read More