
The Lion Line
Orange Park Campus | Volume 1 Issue 1 - August 2023
A Letter from the Headmaster
Dear SJCA-OP Lion Parents,
I am truly honored to have the opportunity to lead SJCA-OP. As we prepare to start this incredible journey, whether you have a KG or a 5th-grade scholar, we are looking forward to an exciting year of new experiences. Parents are the initial and primary teachers of their children, we look forward to walking alongside you in this mission. We are excited to provide this content-rich, Classical curriculum to educate the mind of your students. We will teach and model our school virtues to help form a virtuous character in our scholars as well. We are grateful you have chosen St. Johns Classical Academy-OP for your children. I encourage you to look for opportunities to get involved and learn more about Classical education. This will be a year of Growth, Grace, and Grit for all involved.
Sincerely,
Headmaster Anthony "Tony" Bradley
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Looking Ahead
- 08/24/2023 Board of Directors Meeting 6 p.m. @ FI Campus
- 08/25/2023 Spirit Day $2
- 09/01/2023 College Colors Day $2
- 09/04 Labor Day, No School
- 09/04- 09/08 Substitute Appreciation Week!
- 09/11 Lion's Council Meeting @ FI Campus 6 p.m.
- 09/12 Dr. Leonard Sax Event for Parents @ FI Campus Cafeteria 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- 09/14/2023 Red, White, and Blue Day $2
- 09/18 - 09/22 Chick-Fil-A (Eagle Harbor) Spirit Week Mention SJCA When Ordering!
- 09/28 Board of Directors Meeting @ FI Campus Cafeteria @ 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
- 09/29 Spirit Day ($2)
Uniform Guidelines
We are pleased to welcome you to the inaugural year of our new campus in Orange Park! We understand this process is new for all of our scholars and families. Please know there may be a delay in receiving uniforms. Therefore, a grace period will be in effect until Labor Day.
Your scholar will need an everyday uniform, a formal uniform, and a PE uniform by this deadline. If the grace period is needed, they should wear clothing similar in color/style to the uniform. To ensure timely delivery, please order uniforms upon acceptance. All scholars are expected to be in full uniform beginning Tuesday, September 5th.
ATTENTION PARENTS!
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August Lunch Menu
Thank You YMCA PrYme Time!
Thank You KidsPark Fleming Island!
Thank You O2B Kids Fleming Island!
Important Health Room Notes
Flu Shot Consents due September 1
Flu Shot Clinic September 7
Opt-out of Health screening forms due September 22
Health Screenings for Grades KG, 1st, 3rd September 28th & 29th
3rd Grade - 5th Grade Choir
SJCA - OP Campus is beginning an after-school choir that will meet once a week. This opportunity is offered to scholars in grades 3rd – 5th.
Scholars interested in joining should know they can expect a welcoming, exciting, and enjoyable learning environment that fosters personal and musical growth- regardless of musical ability- through singing, dancing, and public speaking. Song selections represent a wide range of genres, style periods, and cultures, and may include foreign languages. Repertoire supports the SJCA curriculum while also offering scholars a chance to challenge themselves and explore beyond what is covered in their music classes.
If your scholar is interested, please email Mr. Garand at james.garand@stjca.org
Lions Council Meeting Notice
Monday, September 11, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m. LOCATION: FLEMING ISLAND CAMPUS
Regardless of your interests, talents, or time limitations, there is a position for you on the Lions Council. Annual membership is very affordable at $15 per parent/guardian or $25 for a family. Learn about the benefits of membership and join the Lions Council today at https://lionscouncil.org/join-lions-council/.
As a reminder, meetings are open to all SJCA family members, guardians, and staff—you don’t need to be a member to attend! We hope you will join us in the Cafeteria of St. Johns Classical Academy FI Campus at 6:00 p.m.!
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Email: info@stjca.org
Website: www.stjca.org
Location: 1324 Kingsley Avenue, Orange Park, FL, USA
Phone: (904) 637-4325
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