St. John's Home & School Association

Welcome to the 2002-2003 school year from St. John's Home & School Association officers. We are eager to begin the new school year! We have come up with a theme for the school this year: "Come Grow With Us." We have many new officers this year, and along with new officers come new ideas. We are very excited to share them with you, so please mark your calendars and plan on attending the Home & School Association meetings. Participation will be one of the keys to our theme being a success!

The Home & School Association is the equivalent to a PTA at other schools. We are all volunteers serving one or two year terms to assist the students, teachers, staff and families at St. John's. The board members meet monthly throughout the school year. There are four general meetings that all parents are strongly encouraged to attend.

2002-2003 Officers
Presidents: Michelle Drahota (327-0158) and Becky Kramer (464-1618)
Vice President: Julia Lantz (489-0103)
Secretary: Denise Scott  (466-6417)
Treasurers: Dan & Genny Albrecht (466-3652)
Volunteer Coordinators: Joyce Policy (464-8280) and Delynn Ellis (467-1086)

Please feel free to call any of the above officers with any questions or concerns you might have.

Pre-School Program
Contact Sue Waldren for more information.

NU Days
NU Days are non-uniform days. The students are allowed to wear street clothes that comply with the guidelines in the Student Handbook. There is not any correlation with Nebraska University or Husker apparel on this day. However, as we are all Husker fans at some level, Husker apparel within the guidelines is acceptable.

Drop-off and Pick-up lines
Supervision of students at St. John's will begin at 7:45 a.m. Students may arrive at school at this time and will remain outside near the East doors until 7:55 a.m. In case of inclement weather, students will move to the entrance inside the east doors. At 7:55, students will enter the building and proceed to their classrooms. Students should go straight to their homeroom/classroom. Attendance is taken at 8:00 a.m. If a student is walking a younger child to the classroom on a regular basis, please let the teachers know. Students will be counted tardy if they are not in the room by 8:05 a.m.

No passing is allowed at either drop-off or pick-up to ensure student safety. If you wish to walk in with your student, you are asked to park in the lot east of the school. There are two separate after school pick-up lines: one for single child pick-up in front of the church and one for multiple children pick-up by the gym and social hall entrances. Please remember to pull your car completely forward in either line to facilitate quicker pick-up of all the children.

Are Volunteers Needed at the School?
YES! Lunchroom volunteers are needed to work from 11:10-12:30 to assist the kids by opening milk cartons, clearing trays, and wiping down tables. Please call Julia Lantz (489-0103) if you are able to help in the lunchroom.

Room parents are needed for each classroom. The room parents' main responsibility is to plan and host each of the three holiday parties for their class. We need volunteers for various other jobs including snow removal, general grounds work, and school cleanings. Our volunteer coordinators are Joyce Policy (464-8280) and Delynn Ellis (467-1086). Any time and talents you have to share with us are greatly appreciated!