Category Archives: Saint John School

Students and parents are invited to our Open House on Tuesday, January 27 from 8:00 – 9:30am.  Take a tour, meet the faculty, and see what a Catholic Education at Saint John School is all about.

• Flexible drop- off for Early Childhood program
• A Community of shared values
• Public speaking program
• Early Childhood academic focused program including Handwriting Without Tears program
• Full-day Kindergarten featuring Guided Reading and Writer’s Workshop programs
• Foreign language Spanish classes
• Use of iPad cart of 20 tablets
• Average Student/Teacher ratio of 12:1

For more information, please visit our website at www.saintjohnschool.net, or by clicking the picture above.  Prospective families can also contact Judy Lewis to schedule a tour – Mrs. Lewis can be reached by email jlewis@saintjohnschool.net or by phone (781) 235-0300.

Fifth grade students at Saint John School in Wellesley recently created a mural inspired by Leonardo DaVinci’s “Last Supper” in the school’s first ever collaborative art project. Art teacher Robin Kilduff developed the framework for the 5′ x 10′ mural, which fifth grade students then worked within to bring the images to life. Mrs. Kilduff remarked, “Students were offered any medium, and they chose oil crayons to color each smaller section.” The students created a sense of continuity in their design of the piece by using the same colors for each smaller mural block. Cooperation and teamwork were as important to the result as the artistic detail of the design. Student Juliette Connors explained, “I liked how everyone had to work together to match pieces.” Once students finished assembling the mural, the majestic masterpiece became the centerpiece for St. John School’s annual Art Show. The school community was thrilled with the dramatic artwork, and the School Council framed the work to preserve it for years to come.

Nancy Glaeser, School Council President, noted that images of our Lord’s Last Supper with his Apostles are a traditional fixture of many Catholic family dining rooms, along with monastery and school refectories. “Our students now gather for meals alongside this beautiful visual reminder of our community’s mission and rich traditions,” said Mrs. Glaeser. The fifth grade’s impressive mural is on display in Philbin Hall, Saint John School’s common area. School principal Robert Arsenault noted that a fifth grade class art project is an annual artistic endeavor at Saint John’s. “We eagerly await the unveiling of the next project in the spring,” said Mr. Arsenault. Fifth graders Luke Orup and Catherine Butera reached the same conclusion after working collaboratively on the mural: “This was my favorite art project of the year.”

Enjoy a restful Christmas, and let the “Trees and Trimmings” crew from Saint John School pick up your tree and deliver it to the Wellesley RDF on Saturday, January 3rd for you!  Find all the details at:  Pick Up My Tree

Please Note: This service is available for Wellesley residents only.

This Sunday, November 30, is the First Sunday of Advent.  Advent wreaths will be available for purchase this  weekend  after the 7:30am, 9am, 11am and 5pm Masses, as well as at the 5pm Mass on  Saturday. No preorder necessary!

Please join us this Saturday, December 6 from 9am to 5pm for Saint John School’s annual holiday market, filled with everything you need for Christmas: freshly cut trees from Wilson Farm, custom decorated wreaths, boxwoods and roping, delicious homemade baked goods, a Toy Raffle with this year’s hottest toys, “Kids Corner Boutique” and a visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus! Red and White Poinsettias will be available at Trees & Trimmings this year. They are as lovely as ever, and no preorders needed.  Looking for a large tree this Christmas? (above our typically stocked 5-10′ trees) – Please contact outdoor Chair, Brian Loftus: loftusbjp@gmail.com for assistance in placing a special order from Wilson Farm for your space.

Our fresh and beautiful Advent Wreaths will be available for purchase on the first weekend of Advent. Saturday,  November 29th, after the 5:00 p.m. Mass and Sunday, November 30th, after the 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Masses. No preorder necessary!

One of Trees & Trimmings favorite traditions is Santa’s Bakeshop. Please consider contributing to this great tradition & fundraiser by baking any of the following: Christmas cut-out cookies, chocolate chip cookies, brownies, fudge,
peppermint bark and more. If you have questions, please contact Julie LaValle jdestino71@aol.com or Amy Baughman aebaughman@yahoo.com. Please drop off all treats at Philbin Hall on Friday, December 5! Thank you!

“Angel of the Waters” a signed, framed print by former Saint John parishioner E. Joseph Fontaine, will be our showcase raffle item this year. Tickets will be available after select Masses later this month and at Trees & Trimmings  on Saturday December 6 until 4:00 p.m. Please contact Christina McCormick at chmcc94@gmail.com with questions.

Questions about Trees & Trimmings or for volunteer opportunities, please contact Marie Carroll at carroll.marie@yahoo.com or Tricia Parmele at tricia.parmele@verizon.net

Please join our Open House on Tuesday, October 7th – two sessions are offered:
Morning: 8:00 – 9:30am
Evening: 6:30 – 8:00pm
Take a tour, meet the faculty, and see what a Catholic Education at Saint John School is all about.

• Flexible drop- off for Early Childhood program
• A Community of shared values
• Public speaking program
• Early Childhood academic focused program including Handwriting Without Tears program
• Full-day Kindergarten featuring Guided Reading and Writer’s Workshop programs
• Foreign language Spanish classes
• Use of iPad cart of 20 tablets
• Average Student/Teacher ratio of 12:1

For more information, please visit our website at www.saintjohnschool.net, or by clicking the picture above.  Prospective families can also contact Judy Lewis to schedule a tour – Mrs. Lewis can be reached by email jlewis@saintjohnschool.net or by phone (781) 235-0300.

As our 50th Anniversary nears in 2015, we are celebrating several summer improvements to Saint John School. The school has launched an exciting new website!  This new site provides up to date information for prospective families as well as for the existing school community. The site now includes more colorful photography of our community in action, along with news and event listings and content which provide a glimpse into the many highlights of Saint John School. The new password protected Community Section hosts classroom pages where students and parents can find, the classroom newsletter, important study guides and learning tools as well as links to download forms. You can find the website at www.saintjohnschool.net, or by clicking the picture above.  Other exciting improvements enjoyed by our school community include:

• All corridors & administrative offices freshly painted and floors re-tiled
• School library painted
• Multiple glass encased bulletin boards installed to showcase student work on both floors
• News & events bulletin boards inside and outside main entrance to school
• Updated security system with new main entrance doors
• A framed/encased mural project inspired by ‘The Last Supper’ hand painted by last year’s Grade 5 students

These are exciting enhancements that we look forward to sharing with returning families, students and parishioners! Prospective families should contact Judy Lewis to schedule a tour or attend our upcoming Open House on Tuesday, October 7th from 8:00-9:30am or 6:30-8:00pm. Mrs. Lewis can be reached by email jlewis@saintjohnschool.net or by phone (781) 235-0300.

As students and families enjoy the summer vacation months, be sure to visit the Wellesley Free Library for summer reading and to view the exciting art exhibit of Saint John School student works. “Dinner with the Masters,” an exhibit located in the new book section, features several dinner place settings inspired by the works of artists such as Pollock, Albers, Riley, O’Keefe, Mondrian, Escher and Vasarely. Appearing in the cases in the Children’s section are exhibits titled ‘Klee Cats”, “The Groom’s Arrival“ and “Portrait of a Man,” all inspired by artist Paul Klee. The wavy wall in the Children’s section shows “Dancers”, a reflection of the color and movement shown in Keith Haring’s work along with our final exhibit which highlights the artistic technique of paper folding. Be sure to see our exhibits full of masterpieces!

As the school year begins to wind down, we wish to congratulate our students who have recently received acceptances to continue their middle school studies at the following schools:
Catholic Memorial • Rivers • Dana Hall • St. Sebastian • Mount Alvernia • Ursuline • Monsignor Haddad • Xavarian •Montrose • Wellesley Middle School • Mount Alvernia • Weston Middle School • Newton Country Day
Know someone interested in learning more about Saint John School? Students and parents will be hosting donuts on June 1st after the 9:00a.m. Mass. Come learn more about our Pre-school — Grade 6 academic programs and wonderful community!