Good afternoon, here are this week's news and announcements from St. Johns Country Day School:
National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
St. Johns was thrilled this week to announce that two Spartan seniors have been named Semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship competition. Hearty congratulations to Valerie Cabrera and Lindsey Sabo! You can read more about it at sjcds.net/news!
Congratulations, Seniors!
Even though most college applications aren't even due until November, some St. Johns seniors already have acceptances in hand! St. Johns was thrilled at Friday's flag raising to congratulate Carolina Hollis (Ole Miss), Courtney Sage (Alabama), and Jack Hodges (Ole Miss). Way to go, Spartan Seniors!
Parents, here's a link to an album of all the acceptances announced so far. If you have any trouble with the photos, please just let us know.
Spartan Scoop!
Check out episode 2 of Spartan Scoop, the new student-made news channel from St. Johns' Journalism Fellows and the new Spartan Scoop club! This week's video features interviews with seniors and faculty highlighting tips to help make your high school career the best it can be. Check it out on YouTube!
Join Us for Coffee Talk!
Please plan to join us tomorrow morning immediately following flag raising for Coffee Talk! We'll be in the Heinrich Learning Resource Center.
| September 18 |
Come and Join Us for the First PTL Meeting of the Year |
| September 25 |
Acting Head of School Head of Middle School Jackie Lentini Director of College Counseling Caroline Morris |
Please plan to join us Wednesday mornings after flag raising!
PTL and Spartan Boosters Meetings - September 18
There are many ways to get involved to enrich the experience for you, your family, and the School, including our parent volunteer organizations! Come learn more about our Parent Teacher League and Spartan Boosters at their first meetings of the year. Both meetings take place in the Heinrich Learning Resource Center Conference Room.
September 18, 8:15 a.m. - Parent Teacher League (PTL)
The PTL works to support the School community through a variety of activities and events including family socials, faculty appreciation lunches, Grandparents Day, and more.
September 18, 6:00 p.m. - Spartan Boosters
The Spartan Boosters celebrate and support our student-athletes and coaches by volunteering at concession stands, organizing end of season banquets, and more.
Online Chick-fil-A Orders
Ordering for Monday Chick-fil-A lunches is now online at sjcds.net/chikin. We understand that some users have had problems getting their orders to process in the system, and we apologize for any frustration this might be causing. We are working with the vendor to facilitate a solution as soon as possible. Meanwhile, if you have trouble ordering, please reach out to School Receptionist Sherry Burnside at (904) 264-9572. Sherry can process your orders for you while we work to fix the system glitch.
Club Rowing with Evans Rowing Club
In order to field a more competitive rowing team, St. Johns' Crew has entered a new partnership with Evans Rowing Club. Registration is now open for the fall season, you can start any time, and practices take place at Evans' new location at The Rudder Club of Jacksonville (8533 Malaga Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32244). St. Johns' Middle or Upper School students will receive a 10% discount. Click here to register today!
Spirit Store Hours
The PTL Spirit Store is open:
| Tuesdays and Wednesdays | 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m., and |
| 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | |
| Fridays | 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
Come on in and check out our exciting new items and great spirit gear!
Please contact the Spirit Store with any questions, or for additional information or volunteer opportunities.
Host a German Exchange Student!
As a part of St. Johns' longstanding partnership with the Hochrad Gymnasium (high school) in Hamburg, thirty students and their teachers and chaperones will visit Thursday, October 24 until Friday, November 1. If you are interested in hosting a student or one of the adults during this time, please reach out to Mrs. Scott or Mr. Warren.
Scholarship Opportunity for Grades 5-12
Applications are now open for the National Association of Secondary School Principals' 2020 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, which honor students in Grades 5-12 for making meaningful contributions to their communities through community service. Qualifying applicants are eligible for a $1,000 scholarship. More details are available at nassp.org/spirit.
Looking for Ways to Get Involved?
Are you looking for ways to get involved with the School and your child(ren) at school? Volunteering your time in classrooms and around campus enriches your School experience while giving back to St. Johns. We deeply appreciate every volunteer and every minute of service given to our School and its students. Two great opportunities for involvement are the PTL and Spartan Boosters.
Parent Teacher League (PTL). The PTL works to support the School community through a variety of activities and events including family socials, faculty appreciation lunches, Grandparents Day, and more.
Spartan Boosters. The Spartan Boosters celebrate and support our student-athletes and coaches by volunteering at concession stands, organizing end of season banquets, and more.
Neither of these sound like the right fit for you? Contact Jordan Rechcigl for more info and opportunities!
Key Contacts
As always, our faculty and administration stand ready to assist with anything you might need. Please do feel free to reach out at any time to Acting Head of School and Head of Upper School Mary Virginia Fisher, Head of Middle School Jackie Lentini, Head of Lower School Otis Wirth, or Head of Administrative Affairs Tanya Powers. Or, feel free to just reply to this message.
We hope you have a great week!