St. John's Church School

Welcome to St. John’s Church School! Class sessions and worship are held on Sunday's  at 9:30 A.M.   There is NO Church School on the third Sunday of each month; we have a Family Eucharist held on those Sundays.  

Baby Care is provided for infants and toddlers by Bushra Khawaja, a paid experienced adult and mother, in two specially equipped rooms.  

Preschool, kindergarten and first grade students will meet in the Chapel for their first service of the year from 9:30-9:55 AM. The Chapel leaders will bring the children to their respective classrooms after the service for their classroom lessons from 10:00-10:35 AM. They will join their parents for Holy Communion during the Peace exchange in the service.  

Students in second grade through ninth grade will attend Church School from 9:30-10:35 AM. They will also join their parents for Holy Communion during the Peace exchange in the service.  

Parents of Church School children will meet with Fr. Julian Eibin in the Parish Hall on opening Sunday, 9:30-9:50 AM.  

Every child entering Church School needs to be registered each year. Forms for registration are on the St. John’s website at www.stjohnsramsey.org 

We are looking forward to an exciting church school year in which each family member is involved in the nurturing of our children in their Christian faith. 

 Faithfully,  

Lynda Hammond; LyndaHam@optonline.net  
Ruth Roshong; ruthroshong@verizon.net  

St. John’s Church School Coordinators  

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Living the Good News  -  2010-2011 Curriculum 

St. John’s is using an arts-enhanced, lectionary-based program as the Church School curriculum this year. Living the Good News is based on Biblical passages known as the “lectionary” for the three seasons of the church year: fall, winter and spring.  Engaging stories, songs, games and crafts have been designed to use with our inquisitive primary grades children. Class sessions help teachers guide the children in questioning, exploring and challenging through group play, activities, songs and prayers. Youth in the intermediate and middle grades will engage in examining broad concepts and themes as they explore their place in God’s diverse and challenging world. Class sessions help teachers communicate unconditional acceptance and how faith helps people weather problems, accept shortcomings and make wise choices.  

In addition to teacher and student print resources, Living the Good News provides a virtual library of downloadable content as PowerPoint slides, activities, articles, Bible background, poems, songs and artwork to support weekly class lessons. A monthly “Living IN-Formation” e-newsletter of Christian education resources is available for teacher tips, special offers and new product announcements.  

Our Church School journey this year will be one of Christian fellowship, worship and service.

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St. John’s Episcopal Church School Calendar 2011   

January  2 No Church School
 
January  9 Church School,  Fr. Julian visits Grades 2-3 Class (9:30 AM), “Souper Bowl” Outreach Project Begins

January  16 *Family Service: 10:00 AM with Choristers and Cherubs, No Church School

January  23 Church School

January 30  Church School, ”Souper Bowl” Collection Project Ends  


February  6 Church School, Heifer Project Begins

February 13 Church School, Fr. Julian visits Chapel Service (9:30 AM)

February  20 *Family Service: 10:00 AM with Choristers and Cherubs, No Church School

February  27 Church School, CS Staff Meeting: 11:20 AM  


March  6 Church School, Alleluia Banners Created (Hidden on Shrove Tuesday)
 
March  13 Church School

March  20 *Family Service: 10:00 AM with Choristers and Cherubs, No Church School

March 27 Church School  


April 3 Church School, Heifer Project Ends

April  10 Church School

April  17 *Palm Sunday, Family Service: 10:00 AM with Choristers and Cherubs, No Church School

April  24 Easter Sunday, No Church School  


May  1 Church School, Prepare Meal for St. Paul’s Shelter

May  8 Church School, Mother’s Day

May  15 *Family Service: 10:00 AM with Choristers and Cherubs,  No Church School

May  22 Church School; Church School Staff Meeting, 11:20am

May 29 No Church School, Memorial Day Vacation Schedule  


June  5 Church School

June  12 Church School

June  19 *Family Service: 10:00 AM with Choristers and Cherubs, No Church School, Church School Celebration, Ice Cream Sundae Party  



*26  Instructional Class Sessions ¨

*Family Service Sundays: Pre-School Teachers Available, if Needed.  Baby Care and Toddler Care Available  

*Child Care will also be available for the following occasions:

**St. John’s  Christmas Pageant ¨

**EMO  Information Sunday ¨

**Easter Services: 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM: April 4th ¨

**Easter Vigil Service: April 23rd  

*Cherub Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 4:30-5:00 PM  (Pre-K, K, and 1st grade) – Ruth Roshong and Renee Peters  

Chorister Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 PM (Grades 2-6) – Drew Kreismer  

New Members Welcome All Year