12/12/25 PA Meeting

PA Updates

  • CSW and Spirit Lunch committee work underway. Spirit Lunch on Jan 30; we are using a space theme this year to tie in with “A Wrinkle in Time” play. Grab n’ go decoration kits available to take home on Tuesday, Dec 16 in Parish Hall before pickup (see SUG). If you have star projectors and space-themed decorations we can borrow, email us. Interested in joining the committee? Reach out to Parent_Association@st-johnschool.org. 
  • Feedback on Intermediate Grand Day: Event went well overall, but some parents were disappointed they couldn’t attend due to timing. Next year, more advance notice will be given to plan ahead.
  • Opportunity to sing at Mass: 4th and 5th graders invited to sing at Christmas Eve mass at 4 pm (info in Newsview).
  • Thank you! Big thank you to everyone supporting our community—volunteering from classroom, Grand Day, and Back-to-School BBQ is appreciated.

Volunteer Recruitment

  • New volunteer page in the works—Lauren would like to share for feedback before publishing.
  • More info to come in January.

Hospitality

  • Cards and baked cookies are great options for staff gifts.
  • Check staff list before gifting—some teachers may not drink wine/alcohol.

Auction Updates

  • No personal wine or liquor donations unless directly from manufacturer.Liquor Control Board: newly enforced rule—wine must be donated by manufacturer or purchased by school. If you want to donate wine, please donate money so school can purchase it.
  • Cash donations: not reallocated to class package, but donated to overall fund.
  • Company matches: check if your company matches donations.
  • Class Packages: deadline is today; lots of great ideas already. If your class is struggling, reach out to Ainslie and Courtney.
  • Sponsorships: thanks to all who have sponsored! Still accepting traditional and in-kind sponsorships (liquor, wine are great examples).

CLOW (Jean)

  • Need volunteers for Sunday masses at 10:30.
  • Ratio needs to be upheld; more assistance needed.
  • Help with set-up, reading, spreading the word.
  • Reach out to terrenceandjean@gmail.com. 

ParentMap

  • Previous ParentEd session: “Raising Future-Ready Kids: What Every Parent Should Know About AI” with Sal Kahn. Key takeaways and recording available on the PA website.
  • No session for December; talks will resume in January. 

Admin Updates

  • Holiday mass schedule: 4 pm Christmas Eve (older students invited to participate with Mrs. Villanueva). Doors open at 3 pm.
  • St. Ben/St. Al also have Christmas Eve mass at 4 pm.
  • Christmas Day: 9 am Mass with Brass ensemble.
  • January calendar update: State of the School, target tuition for 2026–2027. Dates scheduled for Tuesday, Jan 20 and Thursday, Jan 22.
  • Projected first day of school for 2026–2027: Wednesday, Sept 2. Supplies drop-off and open house that Monday/Tuesday.

Questions?