Dear Visitor,

Welcome to St. John the Evangelist school in Morrisville, Pennsylvania.  Our school is committed to academic excellence in the Catholic tradition.  we have a caring faculty and staff who assist our youth on their spiritual and academic journey. Through our program we endeavor to inspire our student to become life-long learners capable of providing ethical leadership to society.

Student School Hours: 8:20 AM to 2:50 PM for grades K-Full Day to 8;  Kindergarten Half Day. and 8:20AM to 11:30AM for Pre Kindergarten Full Day  8:45 AM  to 2:30PM Pre-Kindergarten Half Day 8:45 AM to 11:30 AM (On 12:00 PM. Dismissal Days, the K-Half Day will attend the morning session.) Teacher Supervision of the school yard in the morning begins at 8:10 AM. Students begin their day praying in the classroom.

Lunch Time: Grades Pre-K Kindergarten, 1, 2, & 3  11:30 A M. to 12:20 PM.;
Grades 4, 5: 12:20 PM to 12:40 PM.  Grades 6,7, & 8 12:40PM to 1:00PM


Kindergarten: A special letter regarding Kindergarten opening and procedures will be mailed to parents the week of August 19, 2006. This letter will include the parent/student class visitation appointment date and time. The appointments will be scheduled for Wednesday, or Thursday, If you did not purchase a mat for your Pre-K Full Day or K-Full Day student, you may do so during your appointment. The cost is $25.

C.A.R.E.S. (Before and After School) Program: Starting Date -Monday,  After school time: 2:50 to 6 PM; Checks payable: St. John's School.

Uniforms: Students in K through 8 are expected to wear the proper uniforms the first day of school. This includes the school shoes. Many parents have requested that the faculty and I really stress the dress code and we wish to comply. Please help your children to abide by the rules and regulations.

Absenteeism: Please report any absences by calling 295-0629 and leaving the message before 8:20 AM. Please continue to do this throughout the year. If the answering machine is recording a call, your call will switch to another line and continue to ring unanswered. If you wish to pick up your child's homework, please call the office before 9:00AM. An absent student must bring a written note to the teacher upon return.

Tardiness: Being late for school will be marked on the report card and on the permanent record of students. This is not a good record to have on file.

Address and Telephone Changes: Please notify the school office in writing of any changes. Be sure to send any change for an emergency number, too.

Students from Kindergarten to Grade 8 - Label all clothing worn to school--sweaters, jackets, hats, gloves, gym sweat shirts, uniform shirts, etc. as well as lunch boxes, and school bags. We have no place for storage of these items. They may have to be recycled if they are not claimed within a reasonable time.

Visitors to Building: We request that anyone coming to school use the far left door (Exit A). Please ring the doorbell and identify yourself. There is a buzzer entry system at this door. Please report to the school office at the top of the steps. All forgotten items (books, lunches, etc.) must be left in the school office--parents may not interrupt a class.

Communications: Each Wednesday a School Newsletter is sent home with the oldest child in each family or the child you designate (send note to office). Also, a Monthly Calendar is sent home with the oldest child by the first day of the month. If you have an item you would like published in the newsletter, please submit it to the school office. Consult the newsletter for calendar updates. Please be sure to check for the Newsletter each Wednesday. It is the lifeline of communication and contains school calendar and parish updates.

Liturgy: Students from grades K to 8 attend First Friday Mass throughout the year. Each month one class prepares the liturgy. Each Friday, one class attends Mass in the Chapel on a rotating schedule.

Buses: The 2007-2008 School Year Bus Schedules will NOT be published in the Bucks County Courier Copies of the schedules will be posted in the back of Church as soon as we get them. Kindergarten students will be notified when they come for their appointment. Please note, the Transportation Departments of your local School District accept only written requests for bus stop changes--phone calls are not acceptable. If you should change your address during the school year, notify St. John's School Office and we will notify the Transportation Department. It is a privilege to ride a bus. Disrespect and disorderly conduct will prevent a student from riding a bus. Please discuss this with your child.

COUNCIL ROCK TRANSPORTATION: Because the district only allows 5 early dismissal days, NO bussing home from school will be available for student from the Council Rock School District in 2003 on 2/14, 4/16 6/10, 6/11, 6/12, and 6/13 on early dismissal days.

NESHAMINY TRANSPORTATION: Because the district only allow 8 early dismissal days, NO bussing home from school will be available for students from the Neshaminy School District in 2003 on 6/11, and 6/12,and 6/13, 2003 on early dismissal days.

School Supplies: Your child will need a bookbag, labeled with name and grade. Each grade has its own requirement for supplies. Teachers will advise students.

Drop Off, Pick Up and Parking: I

Tuition: The first tuition payment for 2007-2008 school year is due July 15, 2008. Payments can be mailed to the St. John's Rectory, 752 Big Oak Road, or dropped off weekdays between 9:00 and 5:00 PM at the Rectory. Checks are to be made payable to St. John the Evangelist School.

Additional Information: In August, be sure to check the church bulletin for school updates. Over the summer, if you need to contact the school office, just leave a message on the answering machine. Your call will be returned. If we are working in the building, we cannot always reach the phone, so please use the answering machine. Thank you.

Although vacation is a time away from formal education we ask your cooperation in keeping your child's hard earned skills sharpened. Most of the teachers have sent home some material for educational enrichment over the summer months. It will be to your child's advantage to make use of these resources.

Please remind your children to say their prayers and make sure we see you in church. May you enjoy the summer vacation. God bless you and your family.