Welcome, New St. John’s Families!
We are very excited to have you join our community, and we look forward to getting to know your whole family. As a new family, you will be receiving a large packet of information from us via regular mail in the next few weeks; however, on this page you’ll find additional information which will be helpful over the coming months. We want your transition to be a smooth one, so please never hesitate to contact us with questions. Below is a list of people who can help with your questions:
Tom Stevens – Head of School
Sharon Rippen – Associate Head of School
Doug Perkins – Director of Admissions
Kathy Schneider – Director of Finance
Holly Constantine – Office Manager (general information, health forms, address changes)
Brenda Martinez – Administrative Assistant
Brad Child – Director of Facilities (carpool information, emergency information)
Paula Liscinsky – Director of Extended Day
In addition, you will be contacted periodically by current parents, and over the summer your child’s grade-specific Room Parents will reach out to you. There will be opportunities prior to the first day of school to connect with the students and parents in your child’s grade. We want you to feel comfortable and connected to St. John’s even before you walk through our doors as a new family.
2018-2019 Upcoming Events
Monday, August 20 – Friday, August 24 – Jumpstart SOAR Program (rising 5th and 6th grade) – see below for details
Monday, August 30 – New Parent Orientation (RSVP by Aug. 23), 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. (Parents only)
Wednesday, August 29 – Preschool Orientation, 6:30 p.m. (Parents only)
Thursday, August 30 – Teacher Meet and Greet (all grades welcome), 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Friday, August 31 – Kindergarten Orientation, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon (Students only)
Tuesday, September 4 – FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!
September 10 – 14 – Community Building Week (more information when school begins)
Friday, September 14 – Fall Family Picnic, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 19 – Out-of-Uniform Day (first one of the year)
Thursday, September 20 – Back-to-School Night, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. (mandatory–at least 1 parent must attend)
2018-2019 Full Calendar – may also be accessed through the Parent page (menu at top of site)
Summer Reading Lists, Supply Lists, and Summer Assignments
Questions about the summer lists should be directed to Sharon Rippen, Assoc. Head of School
5th – 8th Grade Math Placement Tests – Placement tests for new students will be the weeks of June 11th and 18th. Please contact Sarah Travis, Upper School Math teacher, to schedule a specific date.
Jumpstart SOAR Program (5th and 6th Grade students) – Sign up today for this organizational course, August 20-24, 2018
Uniforms
Uniform Requirements and Information
Gorman’s Garments and Gear
3333 Olney-Sandy Spring Road, Suite 001
Olney, MD 20832
301-774-4322
www.gormansgg.com
Used Uniform Sale – There will be a sale during the summer (TBA), and at the Teacher Meet & Greet on Thursday, August 30 at 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Hot Lunch Program – forms will be available in August
Lemon Slice Hot Lunch Program
Friday Fundraiser Pizza Program
Technology Information (Grades 4 – 8)
Chromebook Information (please read prior to going to the Chromebook Shop)
Chromebook Shop (4th – 8th grade)
Business Office Forms
Preferred Method of Payment form
General Forms (Preschool – 8th Grade)
Preschool Extended Day Contract
Grandparents’ Information Form
Field Trip Permission Trip Form
Below you will find links to the forms you will be receiving in the next few weeks via regular mail; however, if you misplace these forms, please print out copies from these links. Please be aware of the due dates of each form, and return them promptly.
Kindergarten-8th Grade Health and Emergency Forms
Over the Counter Prescription Form
Preschool Health and Emergency Forms
Preschool – Health Inventory form