Wingspan January 2011
January 7, 2011
St. John’s Episcopal School 5401 N. Brookline Oklahoma City, OK 73112
“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.”
January 2011 Colossians Ch. 3,V. 16
Mission StatementThe 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 TrusteesRev. 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
HAPPY 2011
THIS IS THE YEAR OF ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL’S 60TH BIRTHDAY!!
We will begin the 2011 celebration with our “BLACK AND WHITE” themed annual auction. If you are new to St. John’s, you need to know that our annual auction is the most fun you can have spending money—plus it is deductible. We always have great items to bid on, wonderful food, and most of all fun with friends. Be sure you put Saturday, March 5th, on your calendar, and we are accepting donated items for the auction NOW!
Just think about the hundreds of students who have passed through these doors who are now successful adults. Here are some that you may know; Andy Magness, David Loudenback, Aimee Watson Hanneman, Natalee Martin Bandy, Alice Orwig Rodgers. We will be adding to our list of St. John’s celebrities as the year goes on.
If you asked the many students who have passed through these halls how they measure success, many would agree with Harry Emerson Fosdick: A Definition of Success—To laugh often and much; to win respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you lived. This is to have succeeded.
Thank you,
Kaye Nelson, Head of School
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Upcoming Events
Jan. 3 Teacher Inservice day
Jan. 4 Students Return to School
Jan. 7 Out of Uniform Day
Jan. 11 Nino’s Night
Jan. 17 No School – Martin Luther King Day
Jan. 18 Out of Uniform Day (Spirit Wear) and Johnnie’s Night
Jan. 25 11:00 Assembly followed by a Pizza Party for the 9 highest salespersons of the
Joe Corbi fundraiser
St. John’s wants to welcome our new students
Ben Thompson has joined our Pre-school 4 class
Lauren Darling has joined the 6th grade
Tiffany Raykin has also joined the 6th grade
Please add the following to your phone directory:
Brent and Allison Thompson
6509 NW 116th
OKC 73162
470-0621
Ben Pre 4
Julia Michelle Gruber (Hyia)
22899 N. Luther Rd.
Luther, OK 73054
760-815-8718
Lauren Darling 6th gr.
Jerry Brewer and Darlene Cook
4221 Cherry Hill Lane
OKC 73120
602-9760
Tiffany Raykin 6th gr.
Birthdays 
Jan. 7th Jack Gross Jan. 21st Amber Persechino
Jan. 9th Joshua Mathew Jan. 21st Corey Nave
Jan. 12th Natalee Bandy Jan. 25th Georgia Miller
Thanks!
Girl Scout Troop 756 would like to thank the students, faculty, and parents of St. John’s for the wonderful donation of 372 cans, bottles, and boxes of food for our winter food drive! We are also proud to announce that St. John’s patrons also donated $185.22 toward the World Vision Fund, which provides livestock, mosquito netting, medicines, school supplies, clothing, and food for disaster areas and poverty-stricken regions of the world. Thank you, girls, for coordinating these efforts, and thank you, St. John’s, for your wonderful support!
Remember:
- We will be out of school on Monday, January 17th for Martin Luther King Day.
- Please send your thoughts and prayers to: Allison Magness, who had surgery over the break and is recovering well. Ms. Sallye and Mrs. Pollye whose Great Aunt Bettye passed away. Lauren Darling, who is recovering from a minor car accident.
- They need lots of help getting the library ready for the painters. Please let someone know if you can come and help.
- St. John’s will have it’s open house on Thursday, February 3rd at 7:00. Start telling people, especially if you know anyone who may be interested for next year. We will meet in Parish Hall.
- It’s time to start thinking about our Auction. This year it will be on March the 5th. The theme will be Black and White and we will celebrate our 60th anniversary. It is time to start bringing in your donations to the office for this event.
- Next month Prevent Blindness will come to our school on the 3rd to have our yearly vision screening. This year they want to screen all students. You will get more information later.