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St. John of the Cross Parish School

St. John of the Cross Parish and School, Western Springs

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      • Miss Jennifer Milligan
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        • Mrs. Rosemary Fornaro
        • Miss Erin Kirk
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        • Miss Emily Roeper
        • Mrs. Diane Sellinger
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        • Mrs. Maureen Maley
        • Mr. Bart Piet
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Principal’s Newsletter for June

Dear Parents and/or Guardians: Congratulations to our 8th grade Class of 2017 upon their graduation from St. John of the Cross Parish School. Over this past month, we celebrated with them through May Crowning/Ribbon Ceremony, Memorial Games, Great America, Awards Ceremony, and finally, Graduation, all highlighting our 8th grade class. They are now ready for the next phase of their academic career. We wish them…Continue Reading

Principal’s Newsletter for May

Dear Parents and/or Guardians: As we begin the month of May, I am awestruck at how quickly the year flew. As it begins to wind down and our teachers plan their final lessons, we take a moment to reflect on our safety, then look toward the remainder of the year. Safety I want to thank one of our parents, Mr. Justin Smith, and our technology…Continue Reading

Principal’s Newsletter for April

Dear Parents and/or Guardians: As we enter the final two weeks of Lent, we are coming nearer to the Easter Triduum, the summit of our Liturgical Year. We stress the fasting, almsgiving, and prayer during Lent so that we might fully embrace the Triduum, beginning with the Holy Thursday liturgy, the only liturgy on that day. The priest blesses and consecrates the holy oils to…Continue Reading

Principal’s Notes for March

Dear Parents and/or Guardians: The Western Springs Roundup sponsored by the School Advisory Board (SAB) and the Teacher Recognition Trust (TRT) takes place this Saturday, 3/4. Historically, the TRT planned this party every spring to raise dollars to hold onto quality teachers by offsetting their salary, a practice which began many years ago. Last year, the SAB requested that the party be combined with the…Continue Reading

Principal’s Notes for January

Dear Parents and/or Guardians: Welcome back from Christmas break! We here at SJC wish our families a Happy and Healthy New Year! May our Lord keep you close to His heart during this upcoming year. December seems to be a passing blur. Looking back, we were blessed with delightful and uplifting renditions of Christ’s birth through the Christmas Pageants in grades 1-4. Our Kindergarten also…Continue Reading

Principal’s Notes for December

Dear Parents and/or Guardians: Over the next four Sundays, we prepare for the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. Each Monday, the school begins the week with an Advent Prayer Service. Following the first Advent Prayer Service on 11/28, representatives from the National Association for Down Syndrome (NADS) spoke to our students regarding the organization. The SJC School Community will be “Bringing Light to Others…Continue Reading

Principal’s Notes for November

Dear Parents and Guardians: October seems as if it just began. We participated in many curricular opportunities, activities, field trips, and faith filled moments, yet within a few short weeks, Thanksgiving will be upon us. Perhaps the presence of Indian summer is a welcome respite. Living in the Chicagoland area, we are all too familiar with how the weather can change in an instant. Please…Continue Reading

Principal’s Notes for October

Dear Parents and/or Guardians: The halfway point of the 1st trimester occurred on Friday. Our teachers and students accomplished much already this school year. You were able to attend the Curriculum evenings during the month of September. Thank you to our families for your attendance. Those evenings foster our partnership here at SJC. I am grateful not only for the attendance at the grade level…Continue Reading

Principal’s Notes for September

Dear Parents and/or Guardians: Welcome back to a new school year! We celebrated the return of our students and families last week at our Meet the Teacher Night. During the first few weeks of school, teachers are establishing their classroom routines, students are adapting to new teachers/procedures, and all are adjusting to the rigors of school once again. On Tuesday, as a school community, we…Continue Reading

Principal’s Notes for August

Dear Parents and/or Guardians: As August begins, it reminds us that school resumes in a few short weeks so we must take the time and enjoy the remaining days of summer. The lazy days come to an end much too soon. I hope that all is well with our school families and look forward to seeing the children once again as we ring in a…Continue Reading

St. John of the Cross Parish School

708 51st Street
Western Springs, IL 60558

Office Hours (8 a.m. - 4 p.m.)

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Parish School: 708.246.4454

Fax: 708.246.9010

Absence Hotline: 708.292.1162

Extended Day: 708.292.1112

Parish Center: 708.246.4404

Youth Catechesis: 708.246.6760

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St. John of the Cross Parish School
708 51st Street, Western Springs IL 60558
Office Hours 7:45AM - 3:45PM

School: 708.246.4454
Absence Hotline: 708.292.1162
Extended Day: 708.292.1112
Fax: 708-246-9010
Parish: 708.246.4404

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