Good afternoon! Here are this week's news and announcements from St. Johns Country Day School:
Congratulations, Homecoming King & Queen!
Congratulations to our 2024 Homecoming King and Queen, Seniors Grayson Moody and Mia Johnson, who were crowned Friday night, and to the entire Homecoming Court. Congratulations, all!
Baseball Recognition
Also Friday night, St. Johns was honored to celebrate the 2024 FHSAA State Champion Spartan Baseball team and to give them their Championship Rings. The Varsity Girls Soccer team also gave them a signed soccer ball in acknowledgement of their first championship. Congratulations, team!
Athlete of the Week Sophia Mejias '26
Congratulations to this week's Nichols & Pina law firm St. Johns Spartan Athlete of the Week, Sophia Mejias '26 from Girls Basketball! Sophia had 14 points and 9 assists in the Spartans' 62-25 win over Westside on Tuesday. Congrats, Sophia!
Softball Interest Zoom Meeting
There will be a Zoom meeting with Coach McGuire for students (and parents) interested in Middle School or Varsity Softball. Please join us this Wednesday, November 20, at 6pm. (Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 970 3760 1655 Passcode: Softball)
On-Campus Speech & Occupational Therapy
Pediatric Therapy of Riverside Is now offering speech & occupational therapy services at St. Johns. These on-campus services are available to students in all grades. To register your child up for a free on-campus assessment, please click here and select "Schedule a Free Consultation." Please reach out to Pediatric Therapy of Riverside's Bridget Beck, MS CCC-SLP, with any questions.
Help Us with the Thanksgiving Feast
St. Johns' annual Thanksgiving Feast for students, faculty, and staff will take place this 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!
Lessons & Carols
Please join us for this beautiful tradition of seasonal lessons and carols in St. Johns' Performing Arts Center. Sign in at the Reception Desk and join us in the Performing Arts Center at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, December 6. Come for flag raising with your child and stay for this inspiring assembly.
Winter Band Concert
Please join us on Tuesday, December 10 for a Winter Band Concert! You won't want to miss this festival of sound featuring the Middle & Upper School Bands. Join us!
Join Us for a Family Tree Lighting!
Please join us on Thursday, December 12 for holiday activities, festive music, and the lighting of the St. Johns Christmas Tree! All are welcome to come enjoy this St. Johns seasonal tradition with their family. It'll all be on the patio starting at 5:30 p.m.. Plan to stay and also enjoy the immediately followed by the Winter Choral Concert at 6:30 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there!
Winter Choral Concert
Please join us after the Tree Lighting for a Winter Choral Concert! This festive concert will get you in the merry mood and kick off your holiday season with the perfect note. Join us Thursday, December 12, at 6: 30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. We can't wait to see you there!
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!
Gallery Art Guild Show
While you're on campus for our many great events this holiday season, please plan to come a little early to enjoy the Art Guild of Orange Park exhibit in the Nichols Family Art Gallery. All pieces are for sale with a percentage of proceeds benefiting the St. Johns fund. Just scan the QR code in the Gallery for sales information.
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!
- Campus Update