COVID-19 UPDATES
School Status
St. John's Main Office will reopen on Monday, May 11, 2020, from 9:00AM to 3:00PM. Face masks required upon entering the campus. We are closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and taking the necessary precautions to ensure the health and safety of our students, employees, parents and visitors. We will be continuing to educate our students through distance learning.
Important updates will be communicated to the St. John's community via email, but we recommend to check this page frequently for updates.
Important updates will be communicated to the St. John's community via email, but we recommend to check this page frequently for updates.
Community Communications
May 7, 2020
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Dear St. John’s Parents:
First, thank you for your support of our teachers during this Teacher Appreciation Week—and for all the weeks throughout the school year, both in class and online.
As we have waited and watched and followed the guidelines given by our government and health leaders, it has become clearly apparent that we will not be returning to our classrooms this quarter. We will complete our school year online, with the last official day of classes being Friday, June 5.
I appreciate the input that we have received from you. We know that having your children working at home has created a great deal of upheaval in your households. We also understand from your conversations that you have come to realize the hard work that teachers are putting in to make sure our curriculum is delivered.
We must ask for your continued support in helping insure that students “attend” their scheduled classes and complete and submit assignments. As usual, you may follow their progress on Blackbaud, and (most importantly) contact teachers if you have questions or comments.
On Monday, May 11, in alignment with government guidelines, we will open the school office with limited hours (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM). We will employ some protocols to insure safety. Entry will be limited in number to one visitor for each office area, and all visitors must wear face masks. If you wish to meet with one of us particularly, please email or call ahead so that we can be expecting you. You may still drop your enrollment contracts and payments by check in the front drop box if you wish. You can also make account payments on line—call the Business Office for guidelines or email erenales@stjohnsguam.com.
Since we have extended our registration deadline and the deadline for applying for financial aid for next year (May 30), the letters of award for approved financial aid will not go out until the beginning of June. Please call or email me if you have particular concerns in regard to your application.
Happy Mothers’ Day to all of you very special Mothers of Knights!
Sincerely,
Pat Bennett
Head of School
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Dear St. John’s Parents:
First, thank you for your support of our teachers during this Teacher Appreciation Week—and for all the weeks throughout the school year, both in class and online.
As we have waited and watched and followed the guidelines given by our government and health leaders, it has become clearly apparent that we will not be returning to our classrooms this quarter. We will complete our school year online, with the last official day of classes being Friday, June 5.
I appreciate the input that we have received from you. We know that having your children working at home has created a great deal of upheaval in your households. We also understand from your conversations that you have come to realize the hard work that teachers are putting in to make sure our curriculum is delivered.
We must ask for your continued support in helping insure that students “attend” their scheduled classes and complete and submit assignments. As usual, you may follow their progress on Blackbaud, and (most importantly) contact teachers if you have questions or comments.
On Monday, May 11, in alignment with government guidelines, we will open the school office with limited hours (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM). We will employ some protocols to insure safety. Entry will be limited in number to one visitor for each office area, and all visitors must wear face masks. If you wish to meet with one of us particularly, please email or call ahead so that we can be expecting you. You may still drop your enrollment contracts and payments by check in the front drop box if you wish. You can also make account payments on line—call the Business Office for guidelines or email erenales@stjohnsguam.com.
Since we have extended our registration deadline and the deadline for applying for financial aid for next year (May 30), the letters of award for approved financial aid will not go out until the beginning of June. Please call or email me if you have particular concerns in regard to your application.
Happy Mothers’ Day to all of you very special Mothers of Knights!
Sincerely,
Pat Bennett
Head of School
Yearbook Pick-up
Please adhere to the schedule below for picking up yearbooks on Wednesday, May 13, in front of the main office:
Last names from A through C – 9:00 to 10:00 AM
D through J – 10:00 to 11:00
K and L – 11:00 to 12:00
M through R –12:00 to 1:00
S through Z –1:00 to 2:00
SOME GUIDELINES FOR PICK-UP OF YEARBOOKS
Please send one person from each family to pick up books.
Please line up six feet apart for the pick-up table.
Please leave campus immediately after picking up book(s).
Face Masks are required on campus.
We must emphasize, there can be no loitering and socializing at this time.
Note: If you are unable to come at your scheduled time on Wednesday, please make arrangements with the business office (646-8080) to pick up books at a later date.
Last names from A through C – 9:00 to 10:00 AM
D through J – 10:00 to 11:00
K and L – 11:00 to 12:00
M through R –12:00 to 1:00
S through Z –1:00 to 2:00
SOME GUIDELINES FOR PICK-UP OF YEARBOOKS
Please send one person from each family to pick up books.
Please line up six feet apart for the pick-up table.
Please leave campus immediately after picking up book(s).
Face Masks are required on campus.
We must emphasize, there can be no loitering and socializing at this time.
Note: If you are unable to come at your scheduled time on Wednesday, please make arrangements with the business office (646-8080) to pick up books at a later date.
Events & Activities
Events and activities impacted by the campus closure include:
- Athletic games & practices - Cancelled
- Extra-curricular / co-curricular activities - Cancelled
- Performing Arts - Cancelled
- 8th Grade Promotional Ceremony - Cancelled
- Kindergarten Graduation - Cancelled
- Headmaster's Dinner - Cancelled
- Senior Graduation - Postponed
Summer Knights Program
St. John's Summer Knights Program will be online this year. Please click here for more information.
Payments
To maintain social distancing and to add another option to make payments while the campus remains closed during the coronavirus pandemic, a payment drop box has been installed at the main office. This box is for payments by check only; no cash please. Please indicate your child’s name on the check’s memo. The drop box is conveniently located on the right window, next to the main office entrance.
Online payment is also available through PayPal. If you choose to opt for this method, kindly email any of the business office personnel:
Online payment is also available through PayPal. If you choose to opt for this method, kindly email any of the business office personnel:
- Priscilla Adriano - padriano@stjohnsguam.com
- Pamella Valencia - pvalencia@stjohnsguam.com
- Edna Renales - erenales@stjohnsguam.com
