Wingspan November 2010

November 9, 2010

St. John’s Episcopal School 5401 N. Brookline Oklahoma City, OK 73112

Visit our website at www.stjohnsokc.com Phone 943-8583

“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,

and with all your mind.” This is the greatest and first commandment. And a

second is like it: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”

November 2010 Colossians Ch. 3,V. 16

Mission Statement

The mission of St. John’s School is to provide an excellent, well-rounded education,

set in the Episcopal tradition, which instills

a lifelong love of learning and achievement with a lasting habit of caring and contribution to the community.

School Board of Trustees

Rev. David Stock – Rector Ben Oglesby Ben Hanneman Wanda Ross

Kaye Nelson – Head of School Drew Miller Dr. C.K. Khoury Patricia Riden

Noel Walker – President Scott Sproat Tish Adams Jackie Gross

Nick Tant Brigett Foster Carrie Martin

Message from The Head Of School

Dear Parents,

St. John’s school now has a top 10 list. The following are the “Top 10 Brain Foods for Children”:

1. Salmon-source for omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA-helps with mental skills tests.

2. Eggs-protein and choline to help memory development

3. Peanut Butter-vitamin E, thiamin-helps nervous system

4. Whole Grains-glucose, B-vitamins nourish a healthy nervous system

5. Oats/Oatmeal-provide energy or fuel for the brain-source of vitamin E, B-vitamins, potassium and zinc

6. Berries-high levels of antioxidants, especially vitamin C-help prevent cancer

7. Beans-protein and complex carbs, lots of vitamins and minerals-kidney and pinto beans contain more omega 3 fatty acids than other beans

8. Colorful Veggies-tomatoes, carrots, spinach-best sources of antioxidants that keep brain cells healthy

9. Milk & Yogurt-essential for growth of brain tissue, neurotransmitters, and enzymes-packed with protein and B-vitamins, calcium, and vitamin D

10. Lean Beef-iron is an essential mineral that helps kids stay energized and concentrate at school, beef also contains zinc, which helps with memory

St. John’s is full of great brains—let’s keep them healthy with a good diet, plenty of rest, exercise, and happy times at home and at school.

Thank you,

Kaye Nelson, Head of School

Upcoming Events

Wed. the 3^rd – PTO 5:15 in the Art Room

Fri. the 5^th – Out of Uniform Day

Sun. the 7^th – End of Daylight Savings Time

Tues. the 9^th – Nino’s Night

Thurs. the 11^{th –} Soccer Banquet 6:30 Parrish Hall

Fri. the 12^th – Friends and Family Thanksgiving Lunch orders due

Tues. the 16^th – Spirit Wear and Johnnie’s Night

Fri. the 19^{th –} Turkey Bingo and Chili Cook-off 6:00

Tues. the 23^{rd –} Fall Review Program PS – 1^st

- Out of Uniform for Bedlam. Wear Red for OU or Orange for OSU

- Thanksgiving Lunch with families and friends

Nov. 24 – 28^th – Thanksgiving Break CDP closed, too

Birthdays

Nov. 4^th Alex Walker Nov. 15^th Cassidy Cohlmia

Nov. 6^th Xander Rodgers Nov. 20^th Jadyn Rodgers

Nov. 7^th Avery Hill

Soccer News

Don’t forget the Soccer Banquet on Thursday, Nov. 11^th at 6:30 in Parrish Hall. We need your soccer shirts back. Don’t forget to turn them in to the office. There will be a charge for lost shirts.

Fall Review Program

The Preschool, Kindergarten, and 1^st grades will have a Fall Program on Tuesday, November 23^rd at 10:30.

Bedlam Game

It’s time for Bedlam again….Support your favorite team by wearing their colors on Tuesday, November 23^rd.

Wear your Red for OU or your Orange for OSU.

Thanksgiving Lunch

Our Thanksgiving Lunch for family and friends is on Tuesday, November 23^rd at 11:15. Come and join your child for Thanksgiving Lunch at school. We will attach another form to sign up for this lunch. We need these forms back by Friday the 12^th in order to get our order in on time.

PTO News

SAVE THE DATE and make plans to attend Turkey Bingo

Friday, November 19^th. It is a fun family event. Back by popular demand the Chili Cook-Off will be part of the evening. The entry fee is $5.00 dollars, with prizes going to 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd. The obvious menu for the evening will be tasty Chili Frito Pies and Chili Dogs with all the extra toppings.

Ø Drop off your Chili Entry Form at the office.

Ø Donations for prizes can be dropped of at office (candles, bottle wine, fall items, board games).

Ø Dinner 5:30 pm Adults $3.00 Kids $2.00 w/ drinks

Ø Bingo Cards 2/$5.00 – 1/$3.00

Ø Bring Cash for Bake Sale

THANK YOU for your continuous support! We look forward to seeing everyone.

We are attaching another entry form for that night.

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Wingspan November 2010

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