Dear Parents,

Congratulations to our girls' and boys' basketball teams for a great season. I want to say a special thank you to the basketball coaches this year, Penni Cremen and Hoag Husted for the girls, and Kim Perez and Ben Perez for the boys. They gave and sacrificed their time and efforts for our kids, and they did it all as volunteers. This is especially commendable in that three out of the four do not have children in the upper grades.

This Friday and next Monday, we have faculty in-service days. On Friday, we will be working on reviewing and revising our Social Studies Curriculum. This is a part of our ongoing curriculum review and revision process to keep our curriculum up to date and effective. The staff will also be going through some emergency preparedness training on Friday afternoon. On Monday, the teachers will be traveling to Tracy to go to a leadership training in-service.

1. Country Fair: This year's Country Fair will be held on Saturday, May 5th. Our co-chairmen are Anita Regan and Danielle Irwin. Please contact either Anita Regan at 257.2929 or Danielle Irwin at 259.6186 to ask how you can help! We need every parents help in making this fun day a success. When you are asked to help please say YES! Attached to the Blue note is the Country Fair Letter and Donation Form.
2. Important APT Meeting: APT meeting will be Tuesday, March 27th at 6:30 pm in the library. We will be discussing Country Fair and proposed by-law changes. Your input is necessary and important!
3. Honor Roll Correction: Last week we inadvertently left off Lexie Martin from the 7th grade "B" honor roll.
4. PALS: The PALS billing for Jan-Feb have all been mailed. Please be sure to have payment in full paid no later than Friday, March 30th. A $25.00 late fee will be imposed to those accounts left unpaid.
5. Comprehensive Fees: The comprehensive fees for this coming school year will be $350.00 per student in grades K-8 and $175.00 per student in preschool. Kindergarten (2007-2008) will be due no later than Monday, April 16th. Grades 1-8 and existing 4 year old preschool will be due on June 1st.
6. Napa High School: Napa High School will be hosting a Student/Parent Information Night and Curriculum Faire on Wednesday, March 28th at 6:30 pm in Messner Gym at Napa High School. This evening will provide you the opportunity to meet with staff, students and parents representing the entire Napa High School community. It is the perfect opportunity for you to learn more about Napa High School and its programs. Both Napa High School and Vintage High School will be here at St. John's in the next few weeks to help your children register for next year's classes.
7. Yearbook: This is the final call for pictures to be used in this year's yearbook. If you have pictures for LEST, field trips, basketball, or anything else you think is appropriate, please turn them into the school office no later than Wednesday, March 28th.
8. Easter Craft for Kids: Mrs. Kusel will be teaching an Easter craft class for kids on Monday, April 2nd from 3:10-5pm in the 8th grade classroom for children in grades K-8. The cost is $20. Sign up by using the attached flyer. To see a sample of the project stop by the school office. Please make checks out to Jill Kusel. Any questions see Mrs. Kusel.
9. Candle Making Class: Don't miss your chance to join Amy Hebert for four weeks of candle making class. Space is limited, so sign-up soon. April 6th will be the last day to register for the class. Grades K-3 will have class every Monday (3pm-4pm)-April 16, 23, 30 & May 7. Grades 4-8 will have class every Tuesday (3pm-4pm)-April 17, 24, May 1, May 8. The cost is $65 per student and includes all materials. Please make checks out to Amy Hebert. Classes will take place at the St. John's Snack Shack on the north end of the campus. Please sign up in the school office.
10. Jr. High Writing Events: Students in the seventh and eighth grades have the opportunity to participate in three writing contests in the third trimester. The contests will be held in our library and the compositions will be typed on the school's computers. Students can participate in as many of the contests as they wish.

    Tuesday, April 17th		Essay
    Tuesday, April 24th		Poetry
    Tuesday, May 1st		Creative Writing

    
    For each contest, students will compose their work from 6:00 to 7:15. Three judges will then score the students' work from 7:15 to 8:15. From 8:15 to 8:30, all of the participants will be recognized for their work and a plaque will be awarded to the student receiving the highest score. Students should let Mr. Kusel know of their intent to participate as soon as possible.
11. Attention 7th grade parents: Help needed! 8th grade graduation is just around the corner. Graduation is Wednesday, June 6th at 7:00 pm. It is customary that the 7th grade parents put on the reception following the ceremony so that the 8th grade parents can enjoy being with their student(s) and family. We are in the planning stages and need your help. Please contact Rena Panis at 363-9458 or email her at panis_r@yahoo.com or Christi Jeffery at 252-7664 or email her at napacj5@sbcglobal.net to find out how you can help.
12. 7/8 Basketball: Congratulations to the boys' and girls' 7/8 basketball teams. This past weekend they participated in the Justin-Siena Dan Clark Tournament. The boys finished 3rd with Mark Wangeman and Dominic Hjerpe being named to the All-Tournament team. The girls finished in 1st place. Hailey Breakwell was named MVP with Caroline Zaia and Lauren Cardey being selected for the All-Tournament team. This completes their season. A very special thank you to the coaches, Penni Cremen, Hoag Husted, Kim Perez and Ben Perez, as well as all of our parent volunteers. It was a great season!
13. Vacation Bible School: VBS is still in the early planning stages but we do have a date, June 18th through June 22nd. Set these dates aside on your calendars and get ready for a very exciting week. If you would like to help or need more information please contact Ken or Michele Arnold at 226-8354.
14. Attention 8th grade students going to Napa High: Interested in trying out for the National Champion NHS Spiritleaders for next year's team? If you are currently in 8th grade, you are eligible to try-out. No cheer or dance experience required, just a positive attitude and a GPA of 2.5 and above. Please pick up the information packet in your school office.
15. The Scoop From Scrip: Anyone and everyone can purchase SCRIP and help support APT. We have over 50 vendors which you may purchase gift cards in the School Office. St. John's purchases the gift cards at a discount then sells the cards at face value. The difference is the profit which APT makes. It's as simple as that! Only 5 weeks left to meet your Scrip Tuition Commitment for those who participated. Please come into the school office to make sure you are close to meeting yours. May 1st will begin the new Scrip year. Start early, meet your commitment, and earn more for St. John ’s.
16. From the Minister to Youth and Children:
    
    7th and 8th Grade Ministry: Don't forget that Confirmation meets next Thursday, March 29th. We meet in the gym from 6:30-8:30 pm. Please make every effort to be in attendance as we only have 2 more Learning Events for this year. If you have any questions, please contact your Adult Guide.