“Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect. It means that you’ve decided to look beyond the imperfections.”

Dear St. John’s Family,

I am thrilled to be named Head of School at St. John’s Episopal School. It is an honor to join the community.

From my first phone call with members of the Board, I was impressed with the school’s mission and vision. Everyone I met in the community was deeply proud of founding the school, and ambitious about its future. I am tremendously excited to be leading what will be one of the premier Episcopal schools in the city, in a community that shares my enthusiasm for preparing young children for their educational journey.

If I were to look into the future of St. John’s, what do I see? Imagine a school with educational excellence, a strong and cohesive community, and a clear identity. Envision a school that meets the needs of each student and family, cultivates values and ethical behavior, ensures Episcopal continuity and vitality, creats the leaders of tomorrow, promotes life-long learning, and inspires a new generation of students who choose their Christian education to create a better world.

As we enter into our new academic year, my prayers are that our school and families are blessed.

Warmly,

Joe Norton

Head of School

Upcoming Events

July 30th – Door Hangers – Please join us as we walk the nearby neighborhoods placing hangers about St. John’s Church and School.

August 13 – School Clean-up Day

August 16 – Watermelon Welcome! Thanks to the Vestry!

August 18 – First Day of School

August 23 – Curriculum Night – Parents only

August 25 – Financial Peace University – FPU is an exciting 13 week course dealing with financial peace. Please contact Martha Smith in the church ffice for more information.

September 5 – Labor Day – No Classes

September 16 – St. John’s Walk for Diabetes – 1:45 pm

September 29 – Picture Day – Wade Dalton Hall

Please send your thoughts and prayers to:

Mrs. Johnson’s surgery went well and she is recovering nicely.

Mary Boyd’s father is in intensive care. Our thoughts and prayers need to be sent her way.

Parents, once again, we are reminding you that students are NOT to enter school before 8:15 through the blue doors, school end.  They must come in the carpool door and go straight to BAC.  There is no supervision at the school end.  There are students wandering the building unsupervised.  This is a security issue.  Please, do not use the blue doors before 8:15.

Don’t Forget

Our first PTO Meeting will be September 7th at 5:15 pm

Lunches

Lunch menus were mailed for August and September.