The academic program of Saint John the Evangelist School is dedicated to excellence in all facets of education. While striving to develop the whole child to his or her highest potential, St. John's provides a safe, cheerful, and nurturing environment for children to mature in. Teachers here are committed to excellence and are fully qualified as well as personally interested in the progress of each child. Children are encouraged to exhibit their best efforts and shown the pride which accompanies the success of these efforts. St. John's provides a loving Christian atmosphere in which each child, regardless of background or ability, knows that someone cares.

ACADEMIC PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

               •  Significantly Above Average National Standardized Test Scores (CAT)
               •  Fully Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
              •  After and Before School Care Program
               •  Foreign Language Program
               •  Accelerated Reader Program
               •  Odyssey of the Mind Competition Teams
               •  Technology Integrated Curriculum
               •  Full-Day Kindergarten Program

PRINCIPALLY SPEAKING - Principal's News and Comments

2005-2006 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR
(TENTATIVE)

     August
                                                                
     23      Teachers' In Service (BGHS) - No School                                     
     24      New Teachers Meeting (Newry)
     25      Principals' Meeting (BGHS)
     25      Meet the Teacher Night (7:00 pm)
     26      Teachers' First Day 8:00 am
     29      Teachers' In Service (Act 80) - No School
     30      Students' First Day                              

     September                                                           

     5         Labor Day - No School
     11       PTO Meeting - 6:00 pm - Cafeteria
     19       In Service (Act 80) - No School                               
     25       Walk for Catholic Schools
     30       Mid-Term Reports Sent Home                           
                                                                                   
     October
                                                               
     21       Hoagie Delivery                                       
     28       Halloween Party - 1:15 pm
     31       End of First Marking Period                        

     November 
                                                           
     11        Veterans' Day - No School
     13        PTO Meeting - 6:00 pm - Cafeteria
     15        In Service (Act 80) - No School
     23        Parent-Teacher Conferences (Act 80)
     24-28  Thanksgiving Vacation
     28        Thanksgiving Vacation / Snow Day

     December                                
      
     8          Mid-Term Reports Sent Home
     22        Early Dismissal 11:30 am                                                             
     23        Christmas Vacation (Snow Day)
     23-31  Christmas Vacation                                   
                        
     January
                                                                
     1-2       New Year's Vacation - No School                                
     16        Martin Luther King Day-No School
     18        End of Second Marking Period
     20        Memorandum of Understanding Due          
     29        PTO Meeting - 6:00 pm - Cafeteria  
     29-31  Catholic Schools Week Begins                   
     30        New Student Registration
                 St. John's Families Only                             
                                                                                
     February
     
     1-3      Catholic Schools Week Continues
     17        Presidents' Day Holiday - No School (Snow Day)
     20        Presidents' Day Holiday - No School
     23        Mid-Term Reports Sent Home
     24        Hoagie Delivery

     March

     1          Ash Wednesday
     3          Inservice (Act 80) - No School  
     8          Forensics at BGHS
     17        Diocesan Forensics at BCHS
     19        Junior High Youth Day BCHS
     24        End of Third Marking Period
     
     April

      2        PTO Meeting - 6:00 pm - Cafeteria
      3-5     IOWA Test of Basic Skills
                1st Grade - No School April 3rd and 4th
                3rd and 8th Grade - No School April 5th
      14      Good Friday - No School
      17      Easter Vacation - No School (Snow Day)
      20      Diocesan Spelling Bee - Dismissal 11:30 am
      27      In Service (Act 80) - No School

     May

     1         Mid Term Reports Sent Home
     25       Ascension Thursday
     29       Memorial Day Holiday - No School

     June

     2         Last Student Day - Dismissal at 11:30 am
     5-9     Snow Make-up Days if Needed

FAMILY NIGHT WILL BE CELEBRATED THE SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH DURING THE
SCHOOL YEAR.  EVERY EFFORT SHOULD BE MADE NOT TO SCHEDULE ACTIVITIES ON THESE EVENINGS.
THIS WILL ALLOW ALL OF US TO SPEND MORE TIME WITH OUR FAMILIES.