Dear Parents,

I want to take the opportunity to congratulate our second grade teacher, Lydia Schroeder, who was honored by the Kid Scoop/Newspapers in Education Literacy organization as their teacher of the year for the Napa Valley. This is an organization that teaches with the use of newspapers. Lydia has been involved with this program for a number of years. She will be honored in the Fall along with other Napa teachers.

I want to thank all those who attended the APT meeting this week, and were a part of our discussion about the governance of the school. I want you to know how much I appreciate your affirming comments and valuable insights. I really came away realizing what valuable parents we have at St. John's. I also want to thank our current APT Board, Vicky Lancaster, Maria Carter, Cassandra Garcia, Michelle Arnold, and Tom Schrette, for their leadership and hard work this past year.

1. Comprehensive Fees: Comprehensive fees are due no later than June 1st. The fee per students for K-8 is $295.00 and PS is $130.00. May is the final month for tuition for the 2004-2005 school year. Tuition payments will resume on August 1st.
2. Track Meet: Our heartfelt thanks and congratulations on the great individual performances and show of class from our 70+ participants who represented St. John's at this annual event. While the final team results aren’t in yet, we’re proud of each and every one of you!
3. Track T-Shirts: If you have not paid for the St. John's Track T-shirt you received, please do so by the end of next week. The shirts are $10 each.
4. Vacation Bible School: St. John's vacation bible school (for children entering kindergarten thru 6th grade) is scheduled for July 18-22. Mark it on your calendars and plan on joining us for the wildest VBS ever as we go on a Prayer Safari! Registration and volunteer forms are attached to this note. Or call Penni Cremen at 257-7548 for more information.
5. St. John's Basketball Camps: The Boys' Camp (June 20-24) is full, but you are welcome to put your name on a waiting list. Spaces are still available in the Girls' Camp (June 27-July 1), but please sign up soon. Forms are available in the school office or from Coach Hauch.
6. Summer Camp: Sign-ups are now open to the general public. There are two separate camps being held. One camp is for current preschool through kindergarten students. The second camp is for current first through fourth grade students. Applications are available in the school office. Tuition is due in full by May 27th.
7. 8th Grade Teacher Luncheon: We are looking for volunteers to help out with the lunch period on Wednesday, June 1st, from 12:00 noon until 1:15ish. This is when the 8th grade graduates say thank you to their teachers with a lunch and entertainment. We will need two people per class for the PS-7th grade. If you would be able to help out please contact your child's teacher or stop by the school office.
8. Preschool Piano: If you are looking for a used piano, the preschool piano can be yours at no charge. Please contact Janis King in the preschool for more details.
9. High School Grad Night: High School Grad Night is looking for volunteers for the evening of June 2nd. If you would be able to help, please contact Karry Patrakis at 738-6325.
10. Yearbook: There will be a supplemental issue to our yearbook, which will focus on the Track Meet, Country Fair, Confirmation, and Graduation. If you have pictures covering these events, please bring them into the school office ASAP. This new addition will be available at the beginning of the school year.
11. Napa Engineering Camps: Kids ages 5-9 will have an opportunity to build that really great LEGO project with guidance and assistance from a highly qualified staff. These camps are fun, challenging, hands-on, and minds-on. Pre-Engineering is for ages 5-6 the week of August 1-5 from 9:00 am – 12:15. Engineering FUNdamentals is for ages 7-9 from 1:00 pm-4:30 pm. Each camp is $135.00. Camps will be held at 3010 Beard Road Medical Offices in Napa. Flyers are available in the school office. For more information or to turn in registration forms please contact Sally Vaziri (251-9245), Cindy Sneed (252-7041) or Melanie Mooers (254-0631). These camps are not affiliated with the LEGO group.
12. The Scoop From Scrip: The weather is sure to turn warm soon. Remember to quench your thirst with a Jamba Juice or a cold drink from Starbucks. But first, stop by and pick up your Scrip. Jamba Juice scrip is available in $25 denominations and Starbucks in $10 & $25. For that ice cream fix, we have Baskin Robbins in $2 denominations.
    
    If lunch out sounds good, stop by and pick up Scrip for Monticello Deli, Vallergas or how about lunch on the patio at Zins Valley.
    
    For all your spring home improvements, remember Home Depot and Orchard Supply/Sears.
13. From the Minister to Youth and Children:
    
    General Announcement: Coming to Napa on Sunday, June 5th, is the "Light the Fire" Tour. Five Christian Rock bands will be performing at the Napa Valley Expo starting at 4 pm. The bands that are scheduled to perform are: Skillet, Kutless, The OC Supertones, Roper and Number One Gun. The cost is $10 for advanced sales and $13 at the gate. Tickets are being sold at all of the branches of the Vintage Bank. For more information, got to the web site at: www.lightthefirenapa.org
    
    7th and 8th Graders: We meet tonight, May 20th for "A Night at the Movies." Join us as from 7-9 pm in the gym as we watch either "The Incredibles" or "Napoleon Dynamite." There will also be free snacks and drinks, so bring your friends and come on down for a fun evening at the movies! See you next Friday!
    
    If you are planning on coming with us to the Church Careers Event, just a reminder that we meet this Sunday, May 22nd, at 2:30 pm in the parking lot. We should be back around 9 pm and don't forget some money for pizza. Any questions, call Steve at 255-7451.