Good afternoon, here are this week's news and announcements from St. Johns Country Day School:
4 Seniors Named Commended Students
Jordan Noble, Sahaj Patel, Jordan Sabo, and Liam Woolard were named Commended Students by the National Merit Scholarship program, St. Johns announced on Friday. Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 of the more than 1.5 million who enter the competition by taking the PSAT in their junior year. Congratulations Jordan, Sahaj, Jordan, and Liam!
Join Us for Coffee Talk!
Please plan to join us tomorrow morning after flag raising for Coffee Talk -- a cup of coffee and a chat with School administration before you're on your way to the rest of your busy day!
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Acting Head of School |
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Join us for the October PTL meeting, and chat with: |
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| October 9 | Acting Head of School and Head of Upper School Mary Virginia Fisher Head of Middle School Jackie Lentini Head of Lower School Otis Wirth Head of Administrative Affairs Tanya Powers AND Director of College Counseling Caroline Morris College Counselor Sarah Beresik |
See you in the Heinrich Learning Resource Center!
Interact Club Talent Show
Come be amazed by all the wondrous talents of St. Johns' students and faculty at the Interact Club Talent Show, Saturday, October 5, at 7:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center.
Mark your calendars, save the date, and plan to be there for a spooktacular Halloween-themed event!
October Chikin Orders
The Chick-fil-A ordering for October will open on Monday, September 30 at sjcds.net/chikin. If you have any questions or trouble with the online ordering system, please reach out to School Receptionist Sherry Burnside at
(904) 264-9572.
Spirit Store Hours
The PTL Spirit Store is now open:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Fridays: 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 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 to inquire about volunteer opportunities. We appreciate your support!
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.
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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. |
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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!