PRINCIPAL’S NOTES Good Bye The end of the 2013-2014 school draws near to a close.  This past week, we bid the Class of 2014 a final farewell.  The May Crowning, Ribbon Ceremony, Memorial Games, trip to Great America, Awards Ceremony, and finally, Graduation, all highlighted our 8th grade class.   Many of the students were recognized for their contributions inside and outside the classroom at…Continue Reading

PRINCIPAL’S NOTES State of the School/ Surveys We enter our final month of the school year.  We have much for which to be thankful.  I was delighted to present the annual State of the School before Easter break.  We began by reviewing the year, examined key points of the survey sent home in January, and stated our initiatives for next school year.  Parents are welcome…Continue Reading

St. John of the Cross Parish School 2013 – 2014 Rooted in Faith Growing in Knowledge MARCH NEWSLETTER                        PRINCIPAL’S NOTES March has come in like a lion with this new burst of snow over the weekend.  The snow, coupled with the cold weather and icy conditions, have kept the children inside at recess these last two months.  Weather permitting, the children will go outside.  Please…Continue Reading

St. John of the Cross Parish School 2013 – 2014 Rooted in Faith Growing in Knowledge FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER PRINCIPAL’S NOTES The winter once again exposed its ugly face last Monday and Tuesday.  Thanks to technology, we were able to contact you through our automated Emergency System with a voice message.  Once generated, we also sent a text message, email blast, posted it on the website…Continue Reading

St. John of the Cross Parish School 2013 – 2014 Rooted in Faith Growing in Knowledge JANUARY NEWSLETTER PRINCIPAL’S NOTES Safety Welcome back to our students, staff, and families. The frigid cold begins the New Year. We certainly have had our fair share of snowfall already as well. These extreme weather conditions are always a cause for concern. Our Building and Plant Manager, Mr. Frank…Continue Reading

St. John of the Cross Parish School 2013 – 2014 Rooted in Faith Growing in Knowledge DECEMBER NEWSLETTER PRINCIPAL’S NOTES Christmas Pageant With the start of December come many activities and events throughout the school. Our school pageant is, of course, the highlight of December where all the children in grades 1-4 participate as our Blessed Mother, Joseph, angels, shepherds, Kings, or farm animals who…Continue Reading

St. John of the Cross Parish School 2013 – 2014 Rooted in Faith Growing in Knowledge NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER PRINCIPAL’S NOTES Last Monday evening, the Western Springs Village Board approved the building of a playground for our Early Childhood Program. We received the news with a great deal of excitement. The School Advisory Board and the ECC Program have been strong advocates of this much needed…Continue Reading

St. John of the Cross Parish School 2013 – 2014 Rooted in Faith Growing in Knowledge OCTOBER NEWSLETTER PRINCIPAL’S NOTES Although we began fall last week, the summer like weather extends itself into October.  One of these days, perhaps sooner than later, the children will need their winter coats, hats, and gloves.  Please be aware of the weather outside so that the children are properly…Continue Reading

St. John of the Cross Parish School 2013 – 2014 Rooted in Faith Growing in Knowledge   SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER PRINCIPAL’S NOTES The rain which began our first day of school did not dampen the spirits of students, teachers, and parents. Fortunately, the children knew where to find their classrooms as they had an opportunity to meet their teachers the night before school began. They entered…Continue Reading

St. John of the Cross Parish School 2012 – 2013 Rooted in Faith Growing in Knowledge   AUGUST NEWSLETTER PRINCIPAL’S NOTES As August begins, it is our sincere hope that our school families are enjoying the remaining days of summer. The lazy days come to an end all too soon, only to be replaced by the outset of a new school year. As we give…Continue Reading