Good afternoon! Here are this week's news and announcements from St. Johns Country Day School:
Girls Weightlifting Places in Districts
Girls Weightlifting hosted districts for the first time this past weekend and finished 3rd in the Olympic Weightlifting category with every girl having a top 10 performance, which earned points for the team. The team took home a total of 8 medals and had 3 district champions in their respective weight classes - Meg Fackler '23, Addison Frisbee '24, and Sasha Wallace '24. Seven members of the team have qualified to compete at the Regional competition to be held at West Nassau High School this Saturday, February 4th. These are: Meg Fackler, Addison Frisbee, Anna Kemp '23, Daniela Oceguera '23, Gabi Oceguera '25, Jules Raimondi '24, and Sasha Wallace. Congratulations, team!
Senior College Acceptances Announced
On Friday, St. Johns was honored to announce college acceptances for 28 members of the Class of 2023. Wow! Congratulations to the following:
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Kennedy Brown |
Spelman College |
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| Brandon Bunn | Jacksonville University Florida State College of Jacksonville |
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Brooks Burson |
Florida State University |
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| Javier Coll-Román | Florida State University University of South Florida |
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| Noah Cone | University of South Florida | |
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Ally Desguin |
University of North Carolina at Charlotte |
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| Trey Dubnansky | Texas A&M University Jacksonville University |
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| Bridger Espinosa | University of Denver University of Colorado Boulder Honors College University of Vermont |
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| Thomas Gibbs | Eastern University Erskine College |
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| Andrew Hightower | University of North Florida | |
| Antonio Holmberg | University of South Florida | |
| Hunter Hopkins | Florida State University | |
| Sam Hopkins | University of South Florida Florida Gulf Coast University |
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| Stella Hyatt | University of South Florida Sewanee: University of the South Stetson University Florida Institute of Technology |
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| Ava Johnson | University of South Florida Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University |
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| Anna Kemp | University of South Florida | |
| Abigail Maierhoffer | University of Kentucky University of Tennessee Georgia State University |
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| Marshall Martin | University of South Florida | |
| Jack McNulty | Florida State University | |
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Juliet Moody |
Clemson University |
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| Hunter Noble | University of North Florida University of Central Florida Santa Fe College University of South Florida |
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| Lulu Nowicki | Appalachian State University | |
| Daniela Oceguera | Savannah College of Art and Design | |
| Kaitlyn Philips | Georgia Southern University | |
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Thomas Pounds |
Louisiana State University |
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| Emma Schultz | Appalachian State University Sewannee, University of the South University of North Carolina at Charlotte College of Charleston Mercer University University of South Florida |
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| Tripp Vogt | University of South Florida | |
| Lily Weldon | University of South Florida |
Scott Named 2023 McDonald's All American
In case you missed it, on Wednesday Senior Taliah Scott was named to the roster for the 2023 McDonald's All American Game, which will take place in Houston on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. You can read more about it right here. Congratulations, Taliah!
Don't Miss Candy Grams!
Don't miss this opportunity to shower your friends with love (or at least candy)! Interact Club is sponsoring their annual Candy Gram sale for charity, now through February 9. Pick up an order form from your homeroom teacher or the Middle or Upper School Office and place your order today!
Limited Time Only: Chick-Fil-A Lunch is Back!
Returning soon for a limited-time, Chick-Fil-A will be available for lunch on select dates. The first date will be Monday, February 6 with an order deadline of Thursday, February 2. Order by noon on Thursday and your child picks up their Chick-Fil-A lunch on Monday, February 6. Click here to place your order for lunch delivery Monday, February 6. Regular SLA Lunch options will also be available.
Girls Who Code
It's not too late to join the after school Girls Who Code Club for girls in Grades 4 and 5. Girls Who Code is a sisterhood of supportive peers who want to learn to use computer science to change the world. Girls Who Code will help your child build the foundational skills and understanding of computer science concepts and sisterhood through coding activities, reading discussion, and, of course, fun! The Club meets Tuesdays from 3:15-4:15 p.m. starting February 7. Participation is free, but please register. Route any questions to Club Sponsor Anne Gorman.
Upcoming College Admissions Visits
Visits with college admissions representatives are a great way to learn more about a school and get answers for any questions you might have. And, lucky for St. Johns students, dozens of colleges send admissions representatives to visit with our students each year. Check the list below for upcoming visits and register in SCOIR. And be sure to keep an eye on SCOIR for any changes—SCOIR is always going to be your best source for the most accurate, up-to-date visit info! (Featured: Jack Minners '22)
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| SUNY at Albany | Tuesday, February 21 |
| Florida Institute of Technology | Tuesday, February 21 |
Join Us Friday!
Join us this Friday, February 3, at Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena to see St. Johns showcased by the Jacksonville Icemen! Click here for more info and to get your tickets today!
Sparty Dribblers
A new session of Club Sparty's boys after school basketball clinic, Sparty Dribblers, is starting up on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Learn more about it and register today at sjcds.net/clubsparty.
Jacksonville Prep School College Fair
The Jacksonville Prep School College Fair will take place on Thursday, February 23, 2023, from 5:00-7:00 p.m., at the University of North Florida University Center. The event is free and open to students and parents of St. Johns Upper School students.
Book Your Night in NOLA!
Join us for St. Johns' 2023 Gala & Auction, A Night in NOLA! Featuring great food & music, plus your St. Johns family, this is an event you will not want to miss! Reserve your tickets today and mark your calendar for Friday, February 24, at 6:00 p.m. at Timuquana Country Club. We can't wait to see you there!
2023-2024 Calendar
The 2023-2024 calendar, featuring start dates, vacations, holidays, and major events, has been posted to sjcds.net/calendar, both electronically (be sure to subscribe on your phone so you always have the latest with you!) and in our handy, fridge-friendly At-A-Glance version. Check it out today at sjcds.net/calendar.
Contacts
St. Johns staff stand ready to assist with anything you might need. Please feel free to reach out at any time to:
| Head of School Valorie Baker | vbaker@sjcds.net | |
| Head of Upper School Jackie Lentini | jlentini@sjcds.net | |
| Head of Middle School Ben Magidson | bmagidson@sjcds.net | |
| Head of Lower School Otis Wirth | owirth@sjcds.net |
We hope you have a great week!