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St. John School Students Celebrate First Thanksgiving with Luncheon

Last week our 1st and 2nd Grade students at St. John School celebrated Thanksgiving enjoying a delicious traditional feast after having learned about the holiday and its traditions. Our teachers, parents and even some grandparents, helped serve a traditional Thanksgiving lunch of turkey, potatoes, vegetables, stuffing, corn bread, cranberry sauce, and of course, apple pie, to the students Read More…

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St. John School Honor Choir Performs at Annual Trellis Lighting

St. John School’s Honor Choir, in partnership with NEMPAC, joined the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, Mayor Marty Walsh, Miss Massachusetts and Santa Claus for the Annual Trellis Lighting Monday night. The students sang three songs for the overflowing crowd.

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St. John School Fall Open House

St. John School is hosting a Fall Open House on Thursday, November 20th from 9:00 – 10:00 am. We are accepting registrations for the 2015/2016 school year for Grades K3-8. We invite you to join us for an informative session to learn more about our school. You will have an opportunity to meet our faculty Read More…

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St. John School Hosts Annual Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day

On Thursday, October 30, over 200 grandparents and special friends joined us at St. John School for our annual Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day. It was a great opportunity for St. John School to invite our families to come in and spend a few hours to see our school through the eyes of our students Read More…

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St. John School Students Inducted to 5th Class of Peter S. Lynch Scholars by the Catholic Schools Foundation

At a Mass followed by a breakfast reception at Our Lady Help of Christians Parish in Newton, Cardinal Séan O’Malley of the Archdiocese of Boston inducted the fifth class of Peter Lynch (PL) Scholars. Mattea del Peschio and Maggie Gohlmann from St. John School, Boston were two of approximately 173 students from across the Greater Read More…

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St. John School Embraces Revolutionary Educational Technologies and Expands Immersive Education Program

Steeped in history and tradition, and located at the very site of the American Revolution, St. John School is today leading the charge in a new revolution. A revolution in education. In 2013 St. John School began to offer students access to Immersive Education. One year later the school has expanded its Immersive Education after-school Read More…

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St. John School Teacher Profile: Meet Jill Avallone, K5B Teacher

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 lovely New Hampshire. I received my Masters of Education in NH, and came down to Boston for my Teaching Internship at the Eliot School. Immediately following the internship, Read More…

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St. John School Teacher Profile: Meet Jennifer Berman, Grade 1B Teacher

Can you tell us a little about your background and how long have you been a teacher at St. John School? This is my first year at St. John School and my fourth year as a teacher.  I am originally from Boston, went to college in Connecticut where I received a degree in Psychology and a Read More…

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St. John School Summer Camp Program Was Lots of Fun and a Huge Success!

St. John School Summer Camp is a 5 week program in its 2nd year. Ages from 3.5 to 6. Campers experience yoga, meditation, daily exercise, weekly field trips, weekly swimming lesson, camp crafts and more. Camp Director and Counselor, Lisa Santarpio says “We have had another great camp year. The kids are busy everyday doing Read More…

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St. John School Teacher Profiles: Meet Ms. Jessica Nagle, K3B

Can you tell us a little about your background and how long have you been a teacher at St. John School? I grew up in South Boston and attended Colby-Sawyer College in New London, NH where I studied Child Development with Early Childhood Education Certification. Last year was my first year at SJS as the Read More…