Good afternoon! Here are this week's news and announcements from St. Johns Country Day School:
Baez Earns College Board Honors
St. Johns Country Day School was proud to announce last week that Senior Xavier Baez has earned academic honors from the College Board Hispanic National Recognition Program. Baez was named a National Hispanic Scholar and a National First-Generation scholar. Congratulations, Xavier! You can read more about it right here.
Middle School Students of the Month
Last week, St. Johns was honored to announce our Middle School Students of the Month for the month of October. These are (L-R) Beau Braddock (Grade 7), Samiyah Brown (Grade 8), and TJ Richter (Grade 6).
These students have been recognized by Middle School faculty for going above and beyond to include others in the School’s mission and standing out as valuable members of the Middle School community. Congratulations, students!
Softball Players & Parents Meeting Tomorrow
There will be an informational meeting for softball players and parents tomorrow, Wednesday, November 13 at 6pm in the Pace Lecture Hall. All players interested in softball for the upcoming season and their parents should plan to join us!
Homecoming Court Presentation Friday
Congratulations to each member of your 2024 Homecoming Court!
- Freshman Representatives: Isa Johnson & Ethan Murrhee
- Sophomore Representatives: Bree Barry & Liam McNulty
- Junior Representatives: Calli Berrang & Griffin Dubnansky
And your 2024 Senior Homecoming Court:
Girls:
- Ainsley Costarakis
- Hadley Dantzler
- Mia Johnson
- Geli Yepez
Boys:
- Bobby Burnside
- Gabriel Gilliand
- Josh Lewis
- Grayson Moody
Be sure to be there Friday, November 15, at 5:30 p.m. as your Homecoming Court is presented and the King and Queen announced!
Help Us with the Thanksgiving Feast
St. Johns' annual Thanksgiving Feast for students, faculty, and staff will be on Thursday, November 21! Our School and the Board of Trustees are delighted to provide the meal, but we’d love your help to make the event extra special. If you can lend a hand with setup, serving, cleanup, or by bringing a dessert to share—such as pumpkin pie or cookies—please sign up using this link. Thank you for helping us create a wonderful celebration! Please note that SLA food services will be closed, so please plan ahead.
Food Drive: Please Donate
Lower School Student Council is hosting its 35th annual food drive to benefit Food Pantry of Green Cove Springs. All families are encouraged to please donate much-needed items including peanut butter, canned meat, canned vegetables, and canned soup. Donations are being accepted at the Reception Desk or in your child's Lower School homeroom. Canned food will be picked up on Thursday, November 21 at 9:00 a.m.
V for Victory Toy Drive
Lower School Student Council is also hosting a toy drive to benefit V for Victory. Please donate an unwrapped toy (valued at $25 or less). This charity provides resources and services at no cost to local families and individuals who are battling cancer. Please help us put some joy on childrens' faces this holiday season by contributing to the toy drive! Donations can be delivered to your child's homeroom or to the Reception desk no later than Thursday, December 5. Thank you!
Join Us for An Evening in Paris!
Mark your calendars for an unforgettable experience: An Evening in Paris, a festive fundraising event benefiting St. Johns Country Day School! Join us on Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the beautiful Club Continental. The night will be filled with fun, food, live music, fantastic company, games to win prizes, and a live and silent auction—all while supporting exciting projects that will enhance our school community. Get your tickets today and we hope to see you there!
Contact Us!
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 Krista Parker | kparker@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!
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