From the Headmaster, Fr. Timothy Backous From

March 2012
From the Headmaster, Fr. Timothy Backous
This is an ode to parents who spend 80% of their lives driving their children to
play practice, basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, cross country, track, Nordic
skiing, swimming, hockey, tennis, dance team, orchestra concerts, Knowledge
Bowl competitions— not to mention doctors’ appointments, sleep overs, fund
raisers and—dare I say it—outings for no other reason than just spending time
together. Being a school community that lives in the woods has its rewards. We
look out the window and see trees, lakes, woods and world famous
monumental architecture. Instead of noisy traffic, we hear the honking of geese
or the cries of loons. Our one four-way stop has its occasional backed up traffic but those
moments are few and far between. The payoff for all these privileges is that every time we plan
an event, it means you having to put more miles on your vehicle. For some of you, we are just a
stone’s throw but for others, it’s a chore to get here. And even though this winter has been
blessedly dry and uneventful, there have to be times when you’d prefer to be doing just about
anything else other than making your way to Collegeville for the second time in one day. To all
of you road warriors who make this sacrifice, we salute you! You share our commitment to the
co-curricular life of the school which is as important to students’ growth, development and
learning as the day to day classroom experience. The miles you put on your car will hopefully
pay off in your child’s ability to go the distance in life…knowing how to be that team member
who embraces discipline, training and human interaction as templates for life’s biggest
challenges because we rarely achieve anything in life without them. Let’s face it: parenting is
life’s noblest profession. The rewards are obvious but the extent of the sacrifice is rarely
affirmed in adequate ways. Please know that we appreciate the extra effort which allows your
children to fully immerse themselves in everything this academic community has to offer.
Perhaps you can think of each mile you drive as another investment in opportunity for your
children.
From the Acting Principal, Matt Reichert
Dear Parents,
It seems as if every week we tell ourselves, ―just get through next week and
everything will be easier.‖ But, once we get to next week our calendars are
more scheduled, our ―to-do‖ lists are longer, and our plates are heaped even
higher. The early advent of spring doesn’t help, either. Now our attention is
further divided by beautiful weather and sunny afternoons.
This is the time of year when we forget that we have a little more than two months of school left.
It feels like May, it is beginning to look like May, we want it to be May, therefore, it must be May.
It becomes easy to look past the projects, papers, and exams that await the next few weeks and
look to the lake, the summer trips, and even the excitement of a new school year.
So, as we welcome a new season and pick up steam as we charge toward the end of the year,
here are a few things to keep in mind. (It may be helpful to remind your students of these things,
too!)
1. Exams. Many of our advanced courses, including AP and IB, will have exams at the
end of April and in to the beginning of May. Check with your students to see what
their exam schedule is, and if there is anything they need to do to prepare.
Additionally, now is the time when we as faculty members to begin to plan our final
exams and final projects. We will post a schedule of the exams given in-house at
Prep on our website for your information.
2. Homework. It’s very easy to forego completing assignments in favor of enjoying an
unseasonably warm afternoon. Double-check with your students to make sure that
their work is in before they go out!
3. Events. We have lots of important celebrations and events coming up: Prom, Grand
Tour of Nations, awards nights, Commencement, etc. Make sure your calendars are
updated with times and locations. We need you all there in order to have a proper
celebration!
4. Safety. When I was in high school, this was the time of year that my friends and I
stayed out too late, drove too fast, and made decisions that were not best
characterized as ―wise.‖ Make sure to emphasize to your students your expectation –
and ours – of safety both in and out of school.
5. Communication. We rely heavily on your willingness to communicate your questions,
concerns, ideas, and thoughts. Especially as time becomes short, please make sure
that you are in good contact with us (and we’ll do our best to be in good contact with
you, too). Your opinions are important – I’d say critical – to us and our success;
please don’t hesitate to express them appropriately. We can’t help if we don’t know.
Let me take the last few lines to express my profound appreciation for the ability to work with
you and to teach your children. The commitment you show to them and to us is remarkable.
Thank you for all that you do for them, and all that you do for Prep.
Wishing you a most-blessed Easter Season,
Matt Reichert
Dress Code Reminder from Administration
We enjoy warm weather and look forward to pleasant spring weather as early as this week. We
also enjoy a productive, respectful, and safe learning environment. With this, students are
expected to use sound judgment when dressing for the weather. Please remember to cover legs
and shoulders. As we battle the elements together, we don't want to battle students. We are
mindful that current fashion trends (shorts, tops, sagging pants, etc.) may lead to over-exposure
that is unbecoming of a Prep School student, and we ask that you exercise caution and respect
as you prepare for a day of rigorous academics. Thank you in advance for conservative,
responsible and comfortable dress.
Like Saint John‘s Prep on Facebook
Throughout the year, we will post announcements and photos on our school’s Facebook page.
Click here to see new videos and photos. Be sure to ―like‖ Saint John’s Prep on Facebook to
receive notifications when new information is posted.
Mark your Calendars
Here’s a look at upcoming dates to mark on your calendars. This information can also be found
at www.sjprep.net under the Calendars/Academic section.
March 2012:
 Thursday, March 22—Late start (classes start at 9:26 am)
 March 23-25—Spring musical Beauty and the Beast, Paramount
 Friday, March 30—Junior retreat
April 2012:
 Monday, April 2—Instrumental solo/ensemble contest, 3:20-9:00 pm
 Tuesday, April 3—National Spanish exam
 Thursday, April 5-Monday, April 9—No school, Easter break for SJP/CSB/SJU
 Saturday, April 14--Prom
 Saturday, April 21—Night of Jazz at Fischer’s
 Friday, April 27—Spring day concert
 Sunday, April 29—Spring concert, 6:00 pm
May 2012:
 Friday, May 4—ACT registration deadline for 06/09 exam
 Saturday, May 5—Grand Tour of Nations
 Monday, May 7—CSB/SJU spring semester ends
 Wednesday-Friday, May 9-11—CSB/SJU finals
 Monday, May 14—Sixth grade/middle school concert, 7:00 pm
 Wednesday, May 16—Senior banquet and awards
 Thursday, May 17—Eucharist, Abbey Church, 9:24-10:22 am, all are welcome to attend
 Friday, May 18—Senior retreat
 Friday, May 18—Upper school awards
 Wednesday, May 23—SJP spring semester ends
 Wednesday, May 23—6th grade celebration night
 Thursday, May 24—Last day for 6th grade
 Thursday-Friday, May 24-25—Finals
 Thursday, May 24—Middle school awards
 Saturday, May 26—SJP graduation
Join ―Team Kenzie!‖
As senior Kenzie Cotty tackles her 2nd bout of cancer "Head-On," she is
planning a fundraiser to help find a cure for childhood cancer and help
those affected live long and healthy lives.
How Can You Help?
1. Be a "Shavee!"--Get bald with Kenzie on Tuesday, March 20 at
approximately 9:00 am in the Weber Center. Kenzie will be shaving
heads for a $5.00 donation or more if you get others to sponsor you.
Shavees will receive a "Team Kenzie" gel band.
2. Have Long Hair?--Donate your ponytail to "Pantene's Beautiful
Lengths."
3. Purchase "Team Kenzie" Merchandise--T-shirts and two bracelet styles are available with
ALL proceeds going to further cancer research for children. T-shirts (S, M, L) are $10, gel bands
are $3, and bangle bracelets are $5.
4. Make a Donation--Checks payable and mail to "Team Kenzie" c/o Avon State Bank, PO Box
8, Avon, MN 56310.
For questions or additional information on this fundraiser, please contact Jackie Leedahl
(Kenzie's mom) at 320-290-0085. We appreciate your prayers, as well as your support to help
us fight about childhood cancer.
For Kenzie's story, visiting www.caringbridge.com and enter kenziecotty.
This fundraiser is being held in conjunction with Minneapolis Children's Hospital for St.
Baldrick's Foundation. All proceeds go to further cancer research for children. Learn more at
www.stbaldricks.org.
Annual Prep Blood Drive
The SJP Student Council will be having their annual blood drive on Friday, March 23 from 8:00
am to 1:00 pm in the Weber Center. If your student is 16 and donating blood, they need to turn
in a parental consent form to Lori by Wednesday, March 21. There are forms available in the
Main Office or online at the following link: http://www.redcrossblood.org/students/sixteen.
We are looking for food donations for the cantina. Juices, cookies, crackers, etc. will help those
who've donated blood recover. Please bring food items to the Weber Center Friday morning,
March 23.
If you have questions about donor eligibility, please click here or call the Donor Support Center
at 1-866-236-3276, ext. 3.
Parents—If you are interested in donating, please contact Hannah at [email protected].
Service Opportunity
What: Empty Bowls Soup Feed Benefit
When: Sunday, March 25 from 1:15-6:00 pm (2 shifts available within this time frame)
Where: Calvary Community Church, St. Cloud
In its 11th year in the St. Cloud area, Empty Bowls is a special community event held to build
awareness and develop support for fighting hunger in our community. The soup feed event
benefits the St. Cloud Area Crisis Nursery and Place of Hope. Volunteers are needed to act as
soup/bread servers, ticket takers, and floaters (wash trays, pick up garbage, greet guests). To
sign up, contact Kristi in Campus Ministry at [email protected].
Prep Students Participate in Service Event
Prep students Elias Beretta, senior, son of Dante and Jaimie Beretta of Melrose; Maren
Bettermann, senior, daughter of Kristen Bettermann of Waite Park; Karen Casillas, senior,
daughter of Manuela Gonzalez of Waite Park; Clare Culligan, junior, daughter of Robert and
Susan Culligan of Avon; Paola Gurza, freshmen, daughter of Guillermo Gurza and Bertha
Gonzalez Luna of Mexico; Brittney Krebsbach, junior, daughter of Jim and Jill Krebsbach of
Cold Spring; and Alivia Tacheny, sophomore, daughter of Greg and Rose Tacheny of Cold
Spring, participated as "Angels of the Hall" at a recent Catholic Men's Conference held at St.
John's University. This conference was offered with a bilingual translation for the first time. Our
SJP students provided hospitality and guidance for the Latino attendees.
Annual Lenten Food Drive
The Annual Lenten Food Drive has begun! There are three ways you can contribute:
Cash/Check - made payable to Food Drive, Student Accts., Quad 148, SJU; Non-perishable
Food Items (boxes can be found on each campus, including Prep); or Coborn's Ham Cards (or
receipts) - send to Ginger Delles, Quad 131, SJU. Food shelves in Avon and St. Cloud serve
approximately 350 families per month and rely on private donations like the OSB/CSB food
drive. Please help!
Operation Rice Bowl
SJP Peer Ministry will be collecting monetary donations during Lent for
Operation Rice Bowl. Operation Rice Bowl is Catholic Relief Services'
Lenten program that began in 1975 in the Diocese of Allentown,
Pennsylvania as an ecumenical response to the drought in the African
Sahel. For more than 35 years, CRS' Operation Rice Bowl has offered
Catholics in the United States a way to connect with our brothers and
sisters in need around the world through the traditional Lenten
practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Nearly 13,000 faith
communities across the United States participate in the program each
Lent to demonstrate solidarity with the poor around the world.
Seventy-five percent of CRS' Operation Rice Bowl donations come to Catholic Relief Services
to help fund development programs designed to increase food security around the world. These
projects focus on initiatives that bring clean water, small enterprise development, agricultural
expertise, educational opportunities, and HIV/AIDS and mother/child health programs to the
poor in more than 40 countries. Twenty-five percent of CRS' Operation Rice Bowl donations
support hunger.
Prep Commencement, Saturday, May 26, 2012
We invite you and your guests to the graduation ceremonies at Saint
John's Prep, which is scheduled for Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 10:00 am
in the Abbey Church. Preceding the ceremony, a continental breakfast
will be served for parents and guests from 8:30-9:30 am in the Great Hall.
After the ceremony, there will be a reception in the Great Hall.
If you plan on attending graduation, we would encourage you to make
overnight arrangements at the earliest possible time. A list of local hotels that are convenient to
Saint John's Prep can be found at www.granitecountry.com. Some space is also available at the
Abbey Guesthouse (www.abbeyguesthouse.org) on the Saint John's Campus.
From Br. Efrain Rosado OSB, Campus Ministry
The History of Benedictine Education continued.
The development and expansion of the clerical-external schools and the rise of
the universities in the late 12th century signified that the intellectual leadership
of the medieval world began to pass from the cloisters (Abbeys) to the towns.
The Benedictine monks, attracted by the new exterior academic life, began to
send some of their religious to these schools and established houses of studies
for them at the universities. The incorporation of monks to the external colleges gradually broke
down the spiritual barriers that existed between the two worlds: the monastery and the city. The
educational practices of Benedictine monasteries in the Middle Ages were originally designed to
support study in the cloister for the promotion and formation of new vocations; the learning was
focused on the topics concerned with sacred reading and liturgy: Scriptures and Church
Fathers. It was a program designed to increase the understanding of the doctrines of faith, and
so to lead to divine contemplation and monastic conversion. At the same time, monastic
schools, with their educative programs, provided literacy and an academic formation to their
own vocations and to some other pupils who were allowed in the cloister. And the external
schools, promoted and administered by Benedictine monastics, spread classical culture and
literature over many European towns and villages.
Although the final goals of Medieval Benedictine education was the evangelization of peoples
and the promotion of religious vocations, the means that they used [grammar, literature, and
sciences] also provided a vast cultural heritage to many uneducated populations of Europe. The
Benedictine monastery with its schools [internal and external] disseminated the Catholic faith
and the classical culture during the Middle Ages in several countries, and made available
eternal salvation and spiritual conversion to many human souls.
The Benedictine Order came to America in the 19 th century, with the intention of serving the
large quantity of European immigrants in the fields of catechization, sacramental life, and
education. Initially the work of education involved the preservation and dissemination of the
European language and culture, and at the same time it required the proliferation of new
vocations and the propagation of the faith, following closely the practices of the medieval
monastic tradition.
Melk Update from Shannon Mergen
February was an exciting and short month for us, not only because it was one
day shorter than the average month, but because time flies when you’re
having fun. In February we visited Prague, Dresden, Berlin, Regensburg, and
Weimar during our eight-day long Semester Trip. Throughout February we
had visited Mauthausen Concentration Camp in Upper Austria with our
classmates, gotten our second tour of the Stift Abbey, and we had a day off
from school to practice skiing before ski-week in March. We enjoy getting
tours of Stift Abbey because we feel like it is going behind the scenes of our
school! The highlight of February for us would probably be KLOPA, which was a huge dress-up
party in the cellar of our school on a Monday night.
Everyone in the month of February got sick sometime or another. It started with Allyson at the
beginning of the month and ended with Jane. Despite the illnesses, we enjoyed every trip we
made. Berlin was the favorite city of Abbi Kremers who stated ―I liked the modern city with a
historical twist.‖
Liebe Grüβe aus Ӧsterreich—Abbi, Alli, Allyson, Jane, and Shannon
Allyson on ski/snowboard day.
Shannon and Allyson sightseeing in Dresden.
Seeing the remains of the Berlin Wall during semester break.
Voucher for Beauty and the Beast
In your student's mailbox or homeroom they received one voucher for the Spring Musical,
Beauty and the Beast. These vouchers are in lieu of a school performance, which no longer
occurs. It is our way of allowing our student body to see the musical free of charge. Please note:
these vouchers are only available to SJP students, faculty, and staff.
To utilize this voucher, call the Paramount box office at (320) 259-5463 and indicate you have a
student from the Prep School. They will then hold a ticket for you at Will Call. On the day of the
performance, you will be able to pick up the ticket IN EXCHANGE FOR THE VOUCHER. The
vouchers are accepted for any performance (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday).
If you have any questions, please call the Paramount box office at (320) 259-5463. Enjoy the
show! Thank you for supporting Saint John's Prep Theater
Beauty and the Beast Tickets
Step into the enchanted world of Broadway's modern classic,
Disney's Beauty and the Beast! Based on the Academy-Award
winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the
wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard
Ashman along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice.
You will be transported to the heart of provincial life in a lovely
French town. When Maurice becomes lost in the woods on the way
to the fair, he seeks shelter in an old castle, but the master of the
castle is a horrible beast that takes him captive. Maurice's
daughter, Belle, must then give up her freedom to save his life. Belle's taming of the unfortunate
Beast and his ultimate transformation back into a handsome prince enthralled Broadway
audiences for over 13 years.
Our guest director is Mr. Eric "Pogi" Sumangil, who returns to Prep after choreographing The
Music Man in 2001 as a senior at SJU. Since then he has gone on to become a professional
actor and playwright based in Minneapolis, performing with Mixed Blood Theater, Mu
Performing Arts, The Children's Theatre, The Guthrie Theater, The Ordway Center,
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, La Jolla Playhouse, and many more.
Three performances at the Paramount Theater
Friday and Saturday, March 23rd and 24th at 7:30 pm, Sunday, March 25th at 2:00 pm
Adults: $15, Seniors: $10, 18 & under: $10
Pre-Show Reception with ticket: $35 (Saturday only)
Tickets: 320-259-5463 or www.paramountarts.org
Don't miss out on the pre-show reception! It sells out every year! Appetizers and wine and great
company! Purchase tickets online at http://paramountarts.org/pages/OnStage. Click on "On
Stage" and then the Saturday night performance. When you add to cart, there is a drop down
menu that allows you to add pre-show reception. Or call (320) 259-5463.
St. Cloud Figuring Skating Club
The St. Cloud Figure Skating Club announces its 39 th annual ice show, ―Skate the Day Away‖ in
three performances at 1:30 pm and 7:00 pm on Saturday, March 24 th and 1:30 pm on Sunday,
March 25th at the Municipal Athletic Complex (MAC) at 5001 Veterans Drive, St. Cloud. Tickets
can be purchased from the skaters or at the show.
The following Prep students will perform:
Emily Jolkovsky, sophomore, daughter of Richard and Merryn Jolkovsky of St. Cloud
Gabrielle Martone, sophomore, daughter of Mark and Lisa Martone of St. Joseph
Emma Backes, freshmen, daughter of Bryan Backes and Karen Backes of St. Cloud
Annie Ellis, sixth grade, daughter of Walter and Trecia Ellis of St. Cloud
ACT/SAT Private Tutoring
An alum of SJP, Eugene Zheng, has offered to provide one-on-one tutoring for any students
interested. He will be home for spring break from March 16-24. He would work for a minimal
charge. He attends Dartmouth College and would be an excellent resource for a student who
wants some individual assistance in taking the test! Contact him directly at:
[email protected].
―Students Today, Leaders Forever‖
Prep sophomore students Grace Lee, daughter of HyungGoo Lee and SeugZoo Hwang,
Lindsay Zerfas, daughter of Vicki Ray of Sartell and Pat Zerfas of Elk River, and Oliva Roth,
daughter of Michael and Beth Roth of St. Cloud recently were on a service trip with a national
group called "Students Today, Leaders Forever." Grace, Lindsay, and Olivia joined forces with
forty area (mostly St. Cloud) students, traveling to Kansas City via Mankato, Des Moines, and
Chillicothe (IA), performing service wherever they went. Service projects included packaging
meals, redecorating the nation's oldest community theater, visiting a retirement center, and
volunteering in a ranch house.
Prep Student Wins Optimist International Essay Contest
Wynston Tacheny, freshmen, son of Greg and Rose Tacheny of Cold Spring,
was chosen as a third place winner for the Optimist International Essay
Contest. He will get a medal and a US Savings Bond. Please click here to read
the press release. Congrats!
Congrats Middle School Orchestra
Congratulations to the Middle School Orchestra for a successful performance at the MNSOTA
Middle Level Orchestra Festival in Monticello on Tuesday, February 21. MNSOTA is the
Minnesota String and Orchestra Teachers Association. The Orchestra performed three pieces:
Appalachian Suite, Mozart Minuet and Rondo, and the William Tell Overture, receiving an
"Excellent" rating! They then worked with a clinician for 30 minutes, and got to see three other
orchestras perform from around the state. They played beautifully and their behavior was
exemplary! An excellent endeavor all around! Congrats! Please click here to read the press
release.
Thank You from Mr. E and the Nordic Ski Team
Mr. Ellenbecker and the Nordic Ski Team would like to thank the Prep School
community for your support of the Polar Bear Plunge. Your generosity allowed
us to raise nearly $2,400 for Special Olympics Minnesota. Twelve members
of the team took the plunge on Saturday (February 18) afternoon at the 400
Club on Pleasant Lake - and what a pleasant day it was (for mid-February),
with sunny skies and light winds. A great experience was had by all involved!
Prep Student Competes in Math League
Senior Isaac Bohart, son of Andrew and Patty Bohart of Lincoln, NE
competed in the Minnesota State High School Math League Season
2011-12 on Monday, March 13 at South St. Paul High School. The
Math League is for MN high school students and has over 3,000
participants each year in 25 divisions divided up across the state from
about 175 schools. Saint John's Prep is in the Central Gopher division
which is the St. Cloud area and around the I-94 area.
Isaac attended a total of five math meets during the 2011-12 season.
He finished first in the Central Gopher division. Please click here to
read the press release.
Prep Students Win Drake Physics Contest
Congrats to seniors Isaac Bohart, son of
Andrew and Patty Bohart of Lincoln, NE and
Christian Gaetz, son of Rick and Rose
Gaetz of St. Joseph who finished 1st and
2nd, respectively, on the Drake Physics
Prize. As winner, Isaac is entitled to a full, 4year tuition scholarship to the Drake Physics
and Astronomy Department. Isaac is the first
winner in Saint John's Preparatory School
history. For 2nd place, Christian is now
eligible to apply for a second 4-year tuition
scholarship offered to a runner-up based on
the academic record of the student, high
school teacher and counselor
recommendations, and the results of interviews held in April. Please click here to read the press
release.
Prep Student Named Semi-Finalist
Congratulations to senior Christian Gaetz, son of Rick and Rose Gaetz of St.
Joseph, on being named a U.S. Physics Olympic Team Semi-finalist. This
places him as one of the top 400 physics students in the country, based on his
score on a qualifying exam. He will attempt to become a finalist by taking a 3
½ hour exam. Should he place in the top 20, he will travel to Maryland-College
Park where he will participate in a two-week Physics Camp and enter
international competition. Please click here to read the press release.
Prep Students Earn Top Scores in National German Exam
The 2012 American Association of Teachers German (AATG) Exam was taken
on January 18 by approximately 650 students in Minnesota and about 24,000
students nationwide. The test is given to Level II, III and IV students only.
Thirty-six Saint John’s Prep students entered the competition and 24 of them
scored in the 85th percentile or higher, which is considered excellent by AATG
standards. Overall, SJP placed 21 students in the top of all three levels (about
50) in the state of Minnesota.
Level II (280 students in MN took the test):
Name:
Percentile:
Hannah Moen, freshmen
99
Daughter of Michael and Kathleen Moen of Avon
Ranking in MN
2nd
Eleanna Melcher, freshmen
98
5th
Daughter of Joseph Melcher and Aspa Rigopoulou-Melcher of St. Cloud
Paul Becker, sophomore
95
Son of James and Carrie Becker of Red Wing, MN
11th
Luke Payne, freshmen
95
Son of Troy and Sandy Payne of Sartell
11th
Thomas Skahen, freshmen
95
Son of Sean and Jennifer Skahen of St. Joseph
11th
Yue (Tracy) Ju, junior
94
Daughter of Xiaoti Ju and Xiaohong Hu of China
17th
Evan Morrison, sophomore
88
Son of Phil and Michelle Morrison of Sartell
26th
Max Abdella, freshmen
85
Son of Todd Abdella and Mary Jo Leighton of St. Cloud
33rd
Taylor McFarling, freshmen
85
Daughter of Eric and Lynn McFarling of St. Cloud
33rd
Level III (210 students in MN took the test):
Kelsey McFarling, senior
96
Daughter of Eric and Lynn McFarling of St. Cloud
1st
Robin Swingley, senior
93
Son of Catherine Petters of St. Joseph
11th
Andre Estevez, sophomore
91
Son of Joe Estevez and Ellen Estevez of St. Joseph
12th
Diego Borgert, senior
91
Son of Dan Borgert and Elizabeth Valencia-Borgert of St. Cloud
12th
Sarah Hartz-Martin, sophomore
87
Daughter of David Hartz and Marina Martin of Cold Spring
21st
Anna Meyer, sophomore
81
Daughter of Joe and Susan Meyer of St. Joseph
33rd
Level IV (140 students in MN took the test):
Isaac Bohart, senior
99
Son of Andrew and Patty Bohart of Lincoln, NE
2nd
Kazmer Schmanski, senior
99
Son of Tom and Kristen Schmanski of Brookings, SD
2nd
Tyler Strowbridge, senior
99
Son of Craig and Kathy Strowbridge of Cottage Grove
2nd
Matthew Ebaugh, senior
96
Son of David Ebaugh and Vickie Dennis-Ebaugh of Avon
8th
Alaina Bergen, junior
95
Daughter of Joe and Kelli Bergen of Cold Spring
10th
Maria Sebas, junior
93
Daughter of John Sebas and Mary Sebas of Sartell
14th
Elizabeth Larson, junior
93
Daughter of Keith Larson and Deb Stumvoll of St. Joseph
14th
Caz Novak, junior
91
Son of Michael and Trish Novak of St. Cloud
16th
Zoe Novak, junior
89
Daughter of Michael and Trish Novak of St. Cloud
22nd
Andrew Math, junior
80
Son of Thomas and Kristen Math of Sartell
38th
Knowledge Bowl Team Results
Congrats to the knowledge bowl team! They started off with 1st and 3rd in the
Prairie Conference Knowledge Bowl Tournament. It was SJP's 6 th consecutive
Prairie Conference Championship. The 1 st place team was Sam Schrup,
Thomas Walz, Brenden Wichman, Riley Schumacher and Joe Roberts.
The 3rd place team was Thomas Skahen, Alivia Tacheny, Hannah Moen,
Leela Cofell and Steph Haeg.
Next up for the team was the Holdingford Invitational. SJP teams took 1st in
Varsity and 1 and 3rd in JV. The 1st place Varsity team was Christian Gaetz, Brenden
Wichman, Hank Dudley and Emiliana Cofell. The 1st place JV team welcomed newcomer
(and 8th grader) Sam Rogers to the high school ranks. They had their strongest meet yet with
him participating, leading JV from start to finish. The team was Alivia Tacheny, Robbie Hare,
Thomas Skahen and Sam Rogers. The 3rd place JV team was Leela Cofell, Steph Haeg,
Alex Mayer and Becky O'Neil.
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The SJP teams then took 1st in Varsity and 1st in JV at Technical High School in St Cloud. There
were 72 teams in attendance. The 1 st place Varsity team was Isaac Bohart, Christian Gaetz,
Brenden Wichman, Emiliana Cofell and Hannah Friedrich. The 1st place JV team had their
strongest meet yet, leading JV from start to finish and holding their own with several top varsity
teams. The team was Steph Haeg, Alivia Tacheny, Robbie Hare, Tom Skahen and Sam
Rogers.
On the Friday before spring break, the JV teams took to the Class B Tournament at the St.
Cloud School of Business. SJP entered four teams of eager participants. We finished 1st and 2nd
in the 9th/10th grade A division and 2nd in the 11th/12th grade A division. This marks the end of a
very successful year for these teams.
The Monday after break, our two varsity teams competed at the Sub-Regional Tournament at
Celebration Lutheran Church in Sartell. Both teams qualified for Regionals by finishing in the top
6. Team One finished in first overall by a staggering amount, leading the meet from start to
finish. Team One is made up of Christian Gaetz, Brenden Wichman, Emiliana Cofell, and
Hank Dudley. (Isaac Bohart is also on team one, but was not present because he was at a
state math league meet.) Team Two finished in fourth place and spent most of the meet in room
one competing against their own school-mates. Team Two was the youngest team at subregionals, with an 8th grader (Sam Rogers), a 9th grader (Tom Skahen) and three 10th graders
(Alivia Tacheny, Robbie Hare, and Steph Haeg). These two teams will now head back to
Celebration on Tuesday, March 20 to compete in Regionals where only the top two teams will
move on.
Congrats Prep Senior Athletes!
Claire Arnold, daughter of John and Margaret Arnold of Kimball, and Evan Jenkins, son of
John and Carol Jenkins of Buffalo, Wyoming, received their AAA medals (Academics, Arts, and
Athletics; awarded by the Minnesota State High School League).
Tarik Hujdurovic, son of Emir and Rusveta Hujdurovic of Bosnia-Herzegovina, beat the SJP
boys' basketball school record (last set by John Ellis '84) with 389 assists.
Levi Johnson, son of Phil and Kathy Johnson of Avon, reached his 1,000th career point in
basketball and was named Prairie Conference Athlete of the Week.
Nordic Ski Team
The Nordic ski team participated in the area Junior High Nordic Ski
championships at Riverside Park in St. Cloud. Thirteen skiers in grades seven
through nine participated representing Prep. In the girls' grades eight and nine,
Sydney Lo placed 15th and Nycole Wenner placed 17th. In the boys' grade
eight and nine, John Meyer placed 19th, Justin Terhaar placed 17th, Nick
Haeg placed 15th, Conor Sittauer placed 14th, Cole Robak placed 13th,
Wynston Tacheny placed 8th, and Owen Johnson placed 4th. In the boys'
grades six and seven, Nathan Broman and Finn Jacobson-Schulte placed
somewhere in the top 20 (not exactly sure), Alex Holt finished 12th, and Max Seymour, in very
dramatic fashion, finished 7 th. Max was in second place coming down the final hill, which
featured a treacherously icy left turn at the bottom. Max took a nasty fall and broke his left
binding, which forced him to finish the last 100 meters or so scooting on one ski. Five skiers
managed to pass Max during that final stretch, but he deserves a lot of credit for the way he did
not give up on the race.
Grand Tour of Nations
What it‘s all about...
Purpose
Grab your passport! Grand Tour is a fundraising event extraordinaire!
It’s making a comeback after a hiatus for a few years. It has a fun, rich
history that goes way back.
Date & Time
Please save the date! Your tour begins May 5 th!
5:30 pm Social, Wine Tasting & International Market
6:30 pm Dinner & Auction
8:00 pm Live Entertainment—Revolution 5
Tickets:
$50/person
$400 table of 8
Market Items
You can help make the market a travel experience! Do you travel? Pick something up on your
next trip just for this special market. Or, donate your interesting like new trinkets, artifacts and
treasures from around the world. Together we can create a market that takes you to a new
place.
Social & Dinner
Your ticket includes appetizers and a delicious sit down dinner. Come and mingle
while you shop the market. Enjoy wine tasting. Then relax with a fun, family style
dinner but save room for the dessert buffet!
Auction
The live auction includes one-of-a-kind items you can only get at Saint
John’s!
The Fund-A-Need auction tackles one big deal in 15 short minutes!
Buy a piece of
the SJP
activity bus!
Entertainment
Come and see our students as they showcase their unique talents from cultures around the
world. After dinner, stay for the sounds of the Beatles tribute band, Revolution 5.
Contact Us:
For event sponsorship & market donations: Marti Jacobs 320.363.3112 or [email protected]
For tickets or tables: Marty Ritter 320.363.3112 or [email protected]
News from the Middle School
Submitted by Mr. Robert Ellenbecker, Ms. Kelly Fitch, and Mr. Dan Stark
On February 17th, the middle school attended one of the fine arts performances
at St. Ben’s called Spirit of Uganda. It was an outstanding presentation of
music and dance from Ugandan performers directly affected by the conflict
there. This performance also fits with our upcoming disciplinary unit of Africa.
We have now served two Lenten lunches in the middle school! Every Friday in
Lent, the teachers and students come together to prepare a vegetarian meal
for the middle school to share. So far we have had soups and bread and also
vegetarian burritos and sopapillas (to reflect our current unit of Latin America).
Congratulations to Max Seymour, who has now qualified for the state
geography meet! Max started out as SJP’s winner, and then took a written test
to determine if he qualified for State. He will be representing SJP on March 30th
at St. Cloud State. Good luck to Max!
Chris Miller, SJP alum, recently spoke to the Social Studies classes about his
experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in Guyana. Students were interested in
his time there as a teacher, and of course, this fit into our interdisciplinary unit
of Latin America.
Academics—current continent of study: Latin America, and very soon, Africa!
In English, we are currently writing our critical analysis papers on I, Rigoberta Menchu.
Students are learning the step-by-step process of academic writing. The due date for this paper
is Friday, March 23rd. After the paper, we will move into our new geographical unit, Africa. We
will begin by reading some mythology, and then our first official unit will be African short stories.
There are a total of nine short stories and they are insightful, clever, and of high literary
distinction! Best of all, though, they reflect some of the major issues and themes of Africa:
nature, Apartheid, and tradition.
Science has been plowing through chapter six, learning all about the differences between
compounds and mixtures, naming compounds and writing chemical symbols, balancing reaction
statements – all kinds of interesting (and sometimes tricky) stuff! Soon we will be learning about
radioactive elements.
In Math, we just finished Pi season and in the recitation contest Finn Jacobson-Schulte
established a new record of 210 digits. Amelia Broman was in 2nd place with 204. Meanwhile,
in the Pre-Algebra class we are solving equations and will be graphing them as well this
chapter. Graph paper will come in handy. Algebra is in the thick of quadratics with the famous
formula soon to descend on the scene. Finally, Algebra 2 students are working with logarithmic
expressions and equations.
Social Studies classes are finishing up our studies of South America with final group
presentations next week. The best part about this assignment however will be Foods Day on
Thursday, March 22nd. Each group will be bringing unique dishes from Latin American regions.
The week before Easter we will be moving on…to Africa!
Upcoming Dates
The end of the school year will be here before we know it! Here are two dates to keep in mind:
first, students will have their ―Year End‖ party/dance on Friday, May 18th here in the Weber
Center of SJP. Then on Thursday, May 24th, the middle school has their last day of school.
This also means it is Finals Day. The evening of May 24th we also have an Awards Night
planned. Put it on your calendars now!
News from the Sixth Grade
Submitted by Mary Anderson, Sixth Grade Instructor
March is the month of mountains in sixth grade. Most of our curriculum areas
are connected in some way to this topic. In Language Arts we are reading the
book, The Banner in the Sky by James Ramsey Ullman. This Newberry honor
book is about a young boy who attempts to climb a fictional mountain in
Switzerland. The book is set in the year 1865. After finishing the book, the sixth
graders will continue to work on writing a five paragraph theme by writing about
a mountain experience in their own lives.
In science class, we are learning about how glaciers carved the land. After glaciers, we will be
studying the theory of plate tectonics. This will culminate in a hands-on plate tectonics activity
involving frosting, graham crackers, and fruit roll ups. Last year’s Discovery Day students can’t
wait for this event to happen!
In social studies class, the students are busy mapping all of the world’s mountain ranges,
deserts, seas, rivers, and rainforests. When completed, they will be creating a website on a
mountain range, desert, or rainforest. They’ll also be reading a book about the climbing of
Mount Everest.
The Ten Commandments and the Beautitudes both delivered on mountains will be the topic of
our theology class. These value systems will be the last that we explore before creating our own
value systems at the end of the year.
This will be a great month in sixth grade!
Don’t forget to check out our pictures on the photo page of our website at
www.sjp6.weebly.com.
Residential Life Update
Submitted by Hendrickson, Director of Residential Life
A big THANK YOU to the families that volunteered to host students during
Spring Break! Your continued generosity extended to students living far from
home is always appreciated by those students and I am equally grateful for
your hospitality – Thank You! There is a greater need for host families during
the upcoming Easter break (note below).
Easter Break:
The residence halls are closed to students during Easter Break. The dorms close at 5:30PM on
Wednesday, April 5th and reopen at 3:00PM on Monday, April 9 th. Resident students‘ parents
or legal guardians are requested to confirm their son and/or daughters Easter Break plan
with the Director of Residential Life, Brett Hendrickson ([email protected]).
Host Family Request:
A trip to Chicago, Illinois has been finalized over the Easter break for a group of resident
students. However, there are several students that have requested a host family. If you are able
to host one or more students over Easter Break, please contact me at [email protected]
or 320-363-3354.
For the second year in a row, we travelled to Southern California for Spring Break. The 21
students that participated on the school trip had a great time relaxing in our beach side home
and spending time with their peers playing football and relaxing on the beach, barbecuing,
shopping, dining, and sightseeing around Los Angeles and San Diego. The weather was perfect
and everyone had a great time.
Prep’s Theatre Department presents the musical Beauty and the Beast at the Paramount
Theatre in downtown Saint Cloud March 23rd -25th. On Friday, March 23rd Saint Michael and
Emmaus Hall will close at 6:00PM for students to enjoy their peer’s performance. A bus will be
provided to transport students to/from the Paramount Theatre.
Important Dates:
March 23rd: Residence Halls closed (6:00PM – 9:30PM) for Prep’s performance of Beauty and
the Beast.
April 4th – 9th: Residence Halls closed for Easter Break.
May 26th: Residence Halls closed at 2:00PM for summer break.
August 20th, 2012: Residence Halls open for all new and returning students.
Visine Students with Vision Scholarship Program
The first annual VISINE® STUDENTS WITH VISION™ Scholarship Program is offering onetime $5,000 scholarships to students who have demonstrated a clear vision or goal for their
future. High school seniors and current college students with a minimum GPA of 2.8 may submit
an online application beginning February 15, 2012. The deadline to apply is April 16, 2012.
VISINE® STUDENTS WITH VISION™ Scholarship Program recipients are selected based on
academic achievement, school and community involvement, financial need, and demonstrated
vision or goal.
For additional program information and to apply for this scholarship, please click here.
Financial Aid Application
The financial aid application for the upcoming 2012-2013 academic year is now updated and
available on our website. Click here to access. Applications will be reviewed, in the order
received, starting mid-March. Please contact Jennine Klosterman directly at 320-363-2351 if
you have any questions regarding the financial aid application or scholarships.
An Innovative School for Motivated Students
We are pleased to share a summary of our new marketing campaign to promote Saint John's
Prep, specifically in the local community. This year, our campaign features our current students
in a variety of newspaper ads, billboards, Facebook ads, and more. In addition, we are pleased
to have radio ads, featuring the voices of Chris Schellinger (current parent and alum, '87) and
Tamrit Grewal (sophomore). Next to word-of-mouth advertising, these are the most effective
means to get our message out to the greater community. Thanks again for helping us spread
the word about Saint John's Prep. Please click here to view!
Financial Aid Update
Submitted by Jennine Klosterman, Director of Admissions/Fin. Aid Coordinator
Saint John's Prep offers two types of financial aid/scholarships; Need-Based
and Merit-Based. (See descriptions below.) These are available to students
entering 9th-12th grade who are U.S. citizens. All applications are available to
download from our website or can be obtained by contacting the Admission
Office at 320-363-3321.
Need-Based Scholarships
Due to a limited financial aid budget, families are encouraged to submit the financial aid
application as early as possible. To apply for the Need-Based Scholarships, families should
complete our financial aid application and submit it, along with a signed copy of your 2011
Federal Tax Return and W-2’s. Information should be mailed to the Financial Aid Office at the
school. Our Financial Aid Committee will review the information and notify you of a financial aid
offer. Applications will begin to be processed on March 15 th and in the order received. If you
have any questions, please contact me and I will guide you through the process. I can be
reached at 320-363-2351 or [email protected].
Please note: Every financial aid award includes an optional Work Study award. The Work Study
is an opportunity for students to contribute to their tuition by working at the school. Day students
may work at the school during the summer months, school vacations and during the school day.
Resident students usually work after school. Students typically do not work more than five hours
per week during the school year.
Merit-Based Scholarships Available – Deadline May 1st
Saint John’s Prep offers three Merit-Based Scholarships for students in the Upper School
(grades 9-12) level. We also offer one Merit-Based Scholarship for students in grades 6-8. (See
below.) Applicants should complete the application, which includes a one page essay describing
how the student’s work ethic and behavior exemplify the Benedictine Values, as well as the
student’s commitment to continued academic success and service to others. See below for a
description of each of our Merit-Based Scholarships. Application forms are available online or
from the Admission Office.
1. Multiple $1,000 Headmaster Scholarships are awarded each year to a limited number
of students who demonstrate strong academic, leadership and character qualities. This
scholarship automatically renews; meaning once awarded, it will continue through the
recipient’s senior year, assuming the student remains in good standing. Priority will be
given to students entering 9th grade.
2. The $600 Froehle Science Scholarship is awarded for one year to an Upper School
student with a demonstrated interest in science. Priority will be given to students
entering 9th grade.
3. The $1,000 Niebauer Theatre Scholarship is awarded for one year to an Upper School
student with a demonstrated interest in theatre. Priority will be given to students entering
9th grade.
Saint John‘s Boys Choir Scholarship - Saint John's Prep is a long-time supporter of the
Saint John's Boys' Choir. We are pleased to offer this exclusive scholarship to current members
of the Boys' Choir who will be in Grades 6-8 in the 2012-13 school year. This $750 scholarship
automatically renews each year, when entering grades 6-8, provided the recipient continues to
demonstrate academic success, good character and leadership qualities. To apply for this
award, students must submit the scholarship application by May 1st.
For more information about the above-mentioned scholarships, please contact Jennine
Klosterman at 320-363-2351 or [email protected].
Expanding Bus Service
This has been a very exciting year with the addition of the bus service along I-94, which goes as
far west as Sauk Centre. The number of students riding far exceeded our expectations. Based
on the success of this route and the high number of families interested in transportation, going
in the opposite direction, we will be adding a new bus service going EAST on I-94, as far as
Monticello, beginning Fall 2012.
This initiative will bring an added convenience for our current and new families who live in, or
near the cities of St. Augusta, Clearwater and Monticello. In order to not make the bus ride too
long for students, the bus would pick up students at designated pick-up/drop-off points in each
city. The cost will be $3 per day, which will be billed on a monthly basis.
The pick-up/drop-off locations and times will be finalized by mid-summer. If you are interested in
this new route, please contact Jennine at 320-363-2351 or [email protected].
With the addition of this new bus route, Saint John’s Prep now offers busing through the St.
Cloud area (with links from Sartell), from the Cold Spring area, along I-94 going WEST towards
Sauk Centre and along I-94 going EAST towards Monticello. Getting to Saint Johns’ Prep has
never been easier! Please help us spread the word to other families.
Counseling/College Placement Update
Submitted by Mary Jo Leighton, Director of Counseling/College Placement
As the college decisions will be coming in this month I found this article written
by Patrick J. O'Connor, Ph.D. on how to talk to students after a decision on
their college application comes in not in their favor.
The Best Advice When Colleges Say No
School counselors know the real March Madness begins next week, when some of the nation’s
most selective colleges release their admissions decisions. As a pre-game warm-up, let’s stick
with the facts we’ll need to comfort the Class of 2012.
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Most selective colleges are reporting a huge increase in the number of applications.
This increase is due in part to more American students applying to college, and colleges
seeking out more students from overseas.
Since this also happened last year, many colleges enrolled too many students last fall.
They’ll have to make up for that, so many colleges will be admitting fewer students this
year…
and wait-listing more students. This increase means fewer students will be admitted from
the wait list come May—and if they are admitted, financial aid will be scarce.
If none of that does any good, then just say this: 850.
No, this is not the high score on some new version of the SAT, and while it may indeed be the
number of times Charlie Sheen appeared on TV last week, that (happily) has nothing to do with
college, 850 is the number of valedictorians rejected last year from one of America’s most
prestigious colleges. These students represented the best in their high schools; they did
everything they were ―supposed‖ to do—and yet, they didn’t even get to the wait list.
Once you share this with your students, ask them how these 850 students felt when they were
rejected. Sooner or later, the right answer will come forward—―They probably felt like they put in
all of that time and effort for nothing.‖
And there is the teachable moment.
It had to be hard to be turned down by a school they loved—but did all of that preparation really
lead to nothing? Given everything these students had learned, the many ways they had grown,
and how they overcame adversity and embraced creativity in making Plans B, C, and Q, did
they really get nothing out of it?
If so, they have every right to be unhappy, but not with the college. They should be unhappy for
letting the sun rise and set 1307 times from the first day of 9th grade to the day the college said
no, never once appreciating all that each of those days had to offer in and of themselves.
They should hang their heads a little to realize, just now, the difference they’ve made to their
classmates, their teammates, and the people they served in the soup kitchen.
And if they look back with a little regret on the many times they blew off a compliment from a
parent or a teacher because the goal of college wasn’t realized just yet, that’s more than OK.
They now know it was at that moment that the goal of fully living each day was conquered with a
flourish—and understanding that will make each day all the richer at the wonderful college that
had the good sense (and room) to take them.
It isn’t easy to watch wonderful students work through the dismay and disappointment college
decisions can bring, but if we remember the most important part of our work has nothing to do
with who gets in and everything to do with who gets it, the disappointment will fade faster than
the memory of the teams we had in last year’s NCAA pool, and students can move forward with
a better sense of who they are, and what really matters. Now that’s college counseling.
Prep Wish List
There is hope in dreams, imagination, and in the courage of those who wish to make those
dreams a reality.—Jonas Salk
Our faculty and staff have several wishes to help make Prep the best experience possible for
our students! If you can help make a wish come true, please contact Brenda Brown in the
Advancement Office at [email protected] or 320-363-2098. Thank you for your support of
SJP!
Art Department
 Epson Stylus Pro 7890 (24‖) approx. $3,000
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Epson Stylus Pro 9800 (44‖) approx. $5,000
Athletics
 Baseball practice pants (roughly $10 per player, estimated total around $450) received,
thank you!
 11 custom frames for jersey display
 A small storage building/pavilion/rest area for the Tower Field (est. $4,000-8,000)
 Flag poles for the tower & lake fields ($70-$150 each)
 Track & Field and Cross Country:
o New set of starting Blocks (10 at about $164.00 each)
o Starting gun received, thank you!
o New Travel Tent - Preferably a 12’x14’ quick set up with three sides - $300-$400
received, thank you!
o Race clock – 5 digit LED single sided w/6‖ digits, $1,595
o 4-5 practice hurdles, $106/each
o 8-lane timer with printer - $610 (Ultrac L10 Multi-lane Timer)
Classrooms
 LCD ceiling mounted projector each classroom
 Wireless Internet in each classroom
 Laptops for each teacher
 Room darkening shades/blinds
English Department
 Book sets for World Literature (10 each):
o Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder received, thank you!
o The Late Homecomer: A Hmong Family Memoir (ISBN: 9781566892087)
o The Iliad by Homer--Robert Fagles translation received, thank you!
 Cork strip for basement hallway (rooms 101-104) to allow for hanging art work, student
work, and overall beautification.
World Language Department
 Smart boards in every WL classroom (3 needed)
 Spanish/German and Chinese educational DVS and/or VHS as well as movies (used or
new)
 Maps for class-room instruction
 Rosetta World Language Programs for Spanish, German and Chinese
 World Language Dictionaries
 Digital flash cards for the WL
 Document camera (two)
Math Department
 A teacher/learner slate (Mobi) - $450
(Provides a device for teachers to be mobile while instructing and for students to interact
with problems.)
Middle School
 One or two ping pong tables (about $150 each) received one, thank you!
 Gift card to Barnes and Noble to update the young-adult fiction offerings for students
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21 iPads for the 6th grade
Classroom set of good, age-appropriate dictionaries (for 6th grade)
A set of the Newberry library (for 6th grade)
A few good-quality globes (for 6th grade)
Field trip & bus fees(for 6th grade)
A stipend to purchase videos about literature, social studies, science & theology (for 6th
grade)
Various math manipulatives, including puzzles and tangrams (for 6th grade)
Good, new utensils: chef’s knives, graters, trivets, hot pot holders, oven mitts, cooling
racks
Fish, pumps, filters, gravel for our empty, donated 90 gallon aquarium and stand
Music Department
 A stereo system; component based system (high quality, like a Pioneer or Yamaha), with
a CD player, turntable, and tuner
Residential Program
 Digital Camera
 Desk Lamps (8) – full Spectrum light received, thank you!
 Cookware – pots & pans received, thank you!
 Electric can opener received, thank you!
 Flatware (forks, spoons, knives) received, thank you!
 Oven
 Couches (2) solid color received, thank you!
 Large wall map of world and USA received, thank you!
Science Department
 Classroom set of Student Response Devices from Qwizdom, approx. $2,995 received,
thank you!
 A few new general microscopes received, thank you!
 40 large tomato cages for the garden
Technology Department
 Laptops for 5 faculty members in English and Science Departments (approximately
$900/each)
 AV Mixer/Recorder for Live Streaming (approximately $5,000)
 42‖ or larger flat screen TV (new or used) for video conferencing and Skype interviews
 Wireless internet in each classroom wing and the Weber Center ($900 per access point)
 Digital SLR Cameras for Digital Photography class ($750/each)
 8 desktop computers for Digital Photography lab ($1,000/each)
Theatre Department
 Risers for audience/new semi-permanent seating with 6-configuration
 New flat panel monitors for light and sound board
 More batteries for cordless drills
 A large supply of lumber
 A large supply of paint
 More headsets
 New, wireless microphones (2-3)
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A part-time semi-professional costumer received, thank you!
New tech booth above control central
Intelligent lighting
Label for Learning Points
Have you heard the latest and greatest news about Food Club Labels? You no longer have to
cut or tear the UPC (bar code beginning 036...) from your item(s) label/box/container/etc.
Coborn's has kindly provided the points you have earned at the bottom of your receipt! Please
remember to hang on to that little piece of paper, showing "LABELS FOR LEARNING" points,
and turn them into Lori in the Main office. This is one of the many ways money is earned for
SJP! If you have any questions, please contact your school Food Club Label-Kemps Milk CapsBox Tops coordinator, Shaana, at 320-266-1498. Thanks!
Shop & Help Prep Earn Free Stuff
If you have a Target Guest Card, please visit their website and register
SJP’s code number (9258) and we will automatically receive a percentage of
your purchases. The most recent Target donation to Saint John’s Prep was
in August 2011 for $2,364.57 and we have 67 REDcard holders who have
designated SJP. It’s an easy way to give to Prep, if you have a Target card.
Click here to enroll your card today!
http://sites.target.com/site/en/corporate/page.jsp?contentId=PRD03-005174
Help Prep earn free stuff such as computers, books, art supplies, and more by dropping off the
following labels, etc. with Lori in the Main Office.
Now you can help Prep by simply enjoying the great taste of
Kemps®. Buy your favorite Kemps dairy products, with specially
marked caps or proof-of-purchase symbols, bring them to school,
and earn money for the things our school needs. Each stickered
milk cap or proof-of-purchase symbol is worth 5¢, which we can turn
into computers, books, art supplies — you name it!
Labels for Education
For more than 37 years, Labels for Education has been awarding free
educational equipment to schools in exchange for proofs of purchase
from the Campbell family of brands. It’s a fun, easy program where
students, families and members of the community work together for a common goal. Simply clip
and earn free stuff for Prep!
Step 1: Clip
Clip and save UPCs and beverage caps from participating products. Check out the complete list
here.
Step 2: Give
Give the UPCs and beverage caps to Lori in the Main Office—when the whole school
participates, the points really add up!
Step 3: Earn FREE Stuff for Your School!
Step 4: Keep Connecting & Collecting
Labels for Learning
Step 1: Purchase Food Club, Top Care, Paws, & Full Circle items
and receive Labels for Learning points on your receipt.
Step 2: Drop the receipt points in the Main Office.
Step 3: Cash Wise will redeem them for money that goes to our
school
2011– 2012 Academic Calendar
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Parent/Teacher Conferences
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May ‗12
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24-25 SJP Finals
26 SJP Graduation
28 Memorial Day