Dear St. John the Baptist Families,

WELCOME BACK!
Preparation for the beginning of the new school year brings excitement and anticipation.  Purchasing new uniforms, managing piles of school supplies, finding just the right school shoes,(some 2-3 sizes larger than last year!) reuniting with friends and choosing just the right lunch items are a part of the ritual that students and parents look forward to.

The faculty and staff have also been excitedly awaiting the arrival of the students.  The first week of summertime stories and seeing how much the children have grown are sure to be amongst the highlights.

In celebration of our faculty and staff returning to St. John the Baptist, we met as a school family for a retreat.  Fr. Bart, with the accompaniment of Fr. Michael Norkett guided us through our retreat with the faculty theme for the year of Dream Dreams.  We cooperatively discussed the dreams we have for the St. John the Baptist school community and how to foster the dreams that lie within each and every one of your children.  The faculty and staff left the retreat renewed, reenergized and enlightened about the opportunities that await us when we dream with infinite possibility.

After the retreats end, the next three days were focused upon the upcoming school year with regard to curriculum mapping, professional development and of course, preparing classrooms for the arrival the children.  We are pleased to open the new school year with a brighter facility that includes the installation of new windows, new laminate hardwood flooring in 5 classroom spaces, new landscaping and freshly painted spaces.

As a school community we strive for calmness, peace, love and that infinite wisdom be placed before us as we grow in change and faith.  This school year will sure to be one filled with the realization of many dreams as we embrace the Lord as our guide.

With Gratitude, Blessings and Dreams,
Dina Trombettas
Principal