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St. John School Teacher Profiles: Meet Mrs. Helen Walsh, Kindergarten (K5A)

1.  Can you tell us a little about your background and how long have you been a teacher at St. John School? I was born and raised in Charlestown, MA, the oldest of five siblings.  I attended Saint Francis de Sales Grammar School and Boston Latin School for grades 7-12.  I graduated from UMASS / Amherst Read More…

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DePasquale Ventures Bricco Dinner Benefiting St. John School a Huge Success

Award-winning restaurateur, Frank DePasquale hosted a fundraiser on Tuesday, January 14th on behalf of St. John School at his famed Bricco restaurant.  The first annual event was attended by many North End friends, parents and supporters of the school. 100% of the proceeds raised at the dinner were generously donated to the St. John School Read More…

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St. John School Immersive Education Scratch Club Hosts Hour of Code

It’s not every day that a nationwide campaign is kicked is off by the President of the United States, with Google replacing its logo in support, with a workshop in every Apple retail store in America, with support from Ashton Kutcher to Shakira to Chris Bosh. It turns out computer science is a lot more Read More…

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St. John School Teacher Profiles: Meet Ms. Meghan Warner, Kindergarten (K5)

1. Can you tell us a little about your background and how long have you been a teacher at St. John School? I grew up outside of Buffalo, NY and attended college at Mercyhurst University in Erie, PA where I studied Elementary and Special education. I moved to Boston to participate in a post-graduate service Read More…

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St. John School Students Perform in Annual Christmas Concert

St. John School held their Annual Christmas Concert on Thursday, December 5th in front of a packed Sacred Heart Church audience. The K3 through Grade 8 students performed the annual holiday event with traditional Christmas songs as well as a few performance numbers. Much to the delight of the audience, the repertoire performed this year Read More…

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St. John School Students Celebrate First Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving came a couple of days early at St. John School. On Tuesday, November 26th, the First and Second graders at St. John School celebrated Thanksgiving enjoying a delicious traditional feast after having learned about the holiday and its traditions. Faculty and parents helped serve a Thanksgiving lunch of turkey, potatoes, vegetables, stuffing, corn bread, Read More…

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St. John School Food Drive To Benefit The Pine Street Inn

This Thanksgiving, St. John School is supporting the efforts of the Pine Street Inn through a Thanksgiving food drive. Ms. Margaret Betts and Mr. Ben Dewart are organizing on behalf of the school to help stock the Pine Street Inn’s pantry. The drive will last through November 27. The Pine Street Inn is in need Read More…

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St. John School’s Enriching After School Program Offers Many Options

When the academic day draws to a close, activities in the after school program at St. John’s School launch into full swing. Children are guided in an enriching program that focuses on extracurricular activities that address the needs and interests of the whole child. “We are having a great year in the after school program” Read More…

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St. John School Teacher Profiles: Meet Julia Daley, Preschool-K3

1. Can you tell us a little about your background and how long have you been a teacher at St. John School? I am one of four children from upstate NY. I earned my bachelor’s degree from Skidmore College in Education & Music; and my master’s degree from the State University at Albany in Reading Read More…

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St. John School Students Hold Student Council Elections

Just like Boston’s highly anticipated mayoral race, SJS’s Middle School elected their new Student Council for the 2013-2014 school year. There was a busy week of campaigning, creating campaign posters and speeches. The results are in!  We are proud to announce the winners of the St. John School student council election are: President – Richard Read More…