The Lion Line

Dear Parents,

Well, the cooler weather has been absolutely wonderful! I hope you too are enjoying this little change of season we are experiencing. With this cool weather comes the second semester of the school year which always seems to start to fly by so quickly. There is so much to look forward to this semester. As far as Lower School goes, our scholars appear to be happy at school! They too have some fun activities this semester, so be sure to stay updated on events, mainly through the Lion Line.

For Upper School, there is the planned 6th-grade Transitio hike on Cumberland Island, on February 24th. The calendar is full of fun and meaningful events, such as middle school and high school dances, our annual Father/Daughter dance, Grad Night, Prom, and so much more. As we get closer to graduation, I will update you on our planned events for our senior scholars. There is still much work to be done by our scholars to finish strong, especially for our seniors and the completion of their Senior Thesis for graduation. Please talk to your kids daily about school and encourage them in their work.

Finally, I want to thank Lions Council for putting on a beautiful Winter Dinner, on January 27th. Dr. Larry Arnn, President of Hillsdale College was our speaker, and the event sold out. Dr. Arnn was so impressed with our scholars, teachers, and parents. Thank you for being involved with our school. If you are not a member of the Lions Council, please visit Lionscouncil.org and join us as we strive to meet our goal of building intelligent, virtuous American citizens.

Lion Strong!

Mr. Johnson

SJCA is excited to announce that the Orange Park Campus is now offering 4th Grade for the 2023–2024 school year! If you or someone you know is interested in applying for 4th Grade, please spread the word that SchoolMint is now accepting applications!

Currently, only a limited number of spots are available for 1st through 3rd Grade. Kindergarten is full, but is accepting applications for the waitlist.

Please contact enrollment@stjca.org if you have any questions.

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Tune in weekly to hear directly from Headmaster Johnson on SJCA's podcast. He discusses a variety of timely topics with different stakeholders. Be sure to turn on notifications to listen each week on Spotify, Amazon, or Google Podcasts. This way, you will be alerted each time a new podcast is posted on Tuesdays. Listen to all of them by simply clicking here.

• March 1st- 11th Grade SAT Testing @ School (no sign-up free of charge and sponsored by FLDOE)
• March 3rd- Painting with Mr. Ross Night @ 6 p.m.
• March 4th- Rise Against Hunger Food Packing @ 7:45 a.m.- Noon
• March 6th- 3rd grade Field Trip to St. Augustine
• March 6th- Lions Council Meeting @ 6 p.m.
• March 9th- Community Information Night @ OP Library 6 p.m.
• March 10th- National Latin Exam @ 8:05 a.m.- 9:05 a.m.
• March 13th-17th- Spring Break (No School)
• March 15th- SJCA Rifle Team Fundraiser @ Moe's of Fleming Island 5 p.m.- 9 p.m.
• March 20th- Teacher Planning Day (No School)
• March 21st- Scholars Return to School
• March 24th- Report Cards on Synergy
• March 24th- Spirit Day for $2
• March 24th- Middle School Dance (6th-8th grade)
• March 25th- Father/Daughter Dance @ 7 p.m.
• March 27th-31st- Chick-fil-a Spirit Week
• March 27th- Go West! 4th grade Musical @ 6 p.m.
• March 30th- 1st grade field trip @ school
• March 31st- Fair Day (No School)
• April 3rd-14th- Spring Candy Gram Sale
• April 3rd- Lions Council Meeting @ 6 p.m.
• April 4th- Tiny Lions Cheer Clinic @ 3:30 p.m.
• April 6th- K-5th grade Easter Eggstravaganza! @ 3:30 p.m.
• April 7th- Good Friday, Student/Teacher Holiday (No School)
• April 15th- Sporting Clays Tournament @ 8 a.m.
• April 17th- Lemonade! Kindergarten Musical @ 6 p.m.
• April 21st- SJCA Shines! Talent Finals (Lower School) @ 6 p.m.
• April 22nd- Annual Classical Storybook Fun Run @ 3:30 p.m.
• April 27th- Year-End Band Concert @ 6 p.m.
• April 28th- SJCA Shines! Talent Finals (Upper School) @ 6 p.m.
• April 29th- Junior/Senior Prom at Winterbourne @ 7 p.m.

It's time to start collecting those pop tabs if you haven't already started!

The SJCA Interact Club needs your soda/pop tabs from aluminum cans. Please collect them, and bring them to your scholar's teacher. This fundraiser will run through May 5th, we will give the Lower School homeroom class and Upper School 7th period class with the most tabs collected (by weight) a pizza party.

​**Minimum amount for a class to win a pizza party is 10 lbs. of pop tabs.**

These will be delivered to the Ronald McDonald House in Jacksonville, and they will be recycled for cash to help provide housing for families visiting Jacksonville while their children receive medical care. Thank you for helping us do the good!

Megan Thomas and KJ Muenzmay were selected for their outstanding commitment to the safety patrol program. They both are shining, virtuous scholars and set phenomenal examples for lower-school scholars. KJ greets each scholar with a warm and welcoming greeting, and Megan is always early to her post and acts quickly to help any scholar in need.

The Winter Dinner is a once-a-year celebration recognizing the success of SJCA and helps attendees better understand our unique impact on k-12 education. Over 150 like-minded individuals engaged in meaningful conversation while enjoying a delicious meal at the Academy’s Third Annual event held on Friday, January 27, 2023. It was an evening of toasting the Academy’s success and continued growth, networking with local and state leaders, peers, and the bright minds of SJCA’s faculty, staff, and administration. The event served as an opportunity to support the development of intelligent, virtuous American citizens and as a forum for building long-lasting relationships.

LAST CHANCE! Purchase your 2022-2023 SJCA Yearbook today!

www.buytheyearbook.com

Available for Sale February 27 - March 3, 2023

Scholars may purchase during scheduled PE class from Mrs. Patterson.

$5 per pair

Cash or Check (made out to SJCA) Accepted

Your High School scholar is welcome to join us for a food-packing event to benefit those less fortunate. Rise Against Hunger is a non-profit that works to end world hunger.

Rise Against Hunger Food Packing Event​​

Saturday, March 4th, 2023

SJCA Cafeteria

7:45 a.m.-Noon

Sponsored by SJCA Interact Club

​***Volunteer Hours Opportunities - Please see Mrs. Livesay or Mrs. McGinn​​ for available volunteer slots. ***

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Moe's Fleming Island Location

1544 County Rd 220

Orange Park, FL 32003

Friday, March 24, 2023

3:30 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.

SJCA Cafeteria

Tickets: $5

Pizza/drink pre-orders March 1-10 during lunch (see form below)

Casual Dress Code, but MUST adhere to spirit day guidelines.

Saturday, March 25, 2023

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

SJCA Cafeteria

Tickets: $25 per family (payable by cash or check made out to SJCA) - please submit payments to homeroom teacher or Ms. Cosme.

Sponsored by NHS

ATTENTION: Parents of incoming 7th-grade students….

Florida LAW requires that all students get a Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap) vaccination prior to entering 7th-grade. Students are not able to return without it.

If your child does not have a primary physician, NO COST vaccinations are available through the Florida Department of Health - Clay County’s Immunization Services at the Bear Run Clinic, 3229 Bear Run Boulevard in Orange Park, 32065.

The clinic is open Monday - Friday

8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

An appointment is required. Please call 904-529-2800

to schedule your appointment.

A parent or legal guardian MUST accompany the children.

Please bring your child’s current immunization records with you.

After your child receives the vaccine, be sure to obtain and request the

REQUIRED certified DH Form 680, to take to your child’s school.

Meetings: Tuesdays (School Days Only)

Time: Dismissal - 4:15 p.m.

Location: Mrs. McCue's Room, Room 221

Scholars, teachers, parents, and grandparents are needed to volunteer to be a part of the needle arts teaching team. Participants will be introduced to knitting, crocheting, and cross-stitching.

If you are skilled in knitting, crocheting, or cross-stitching, and are interested in volunteering to teach these arts, please contact Mrs. McCue at kathryn.mccue@stjca.org. Please note, a background check is required for all adult volunteers.

There will be a supply list handed out at the first meeting. Space is limited, please reserve your scholar's space now!

Practices: Mondays (School Days Only)

Time: 2:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Location: SJCA PE Field

Please bring your glove, bat, and Helmet (if you have one), cleats are optional. Please bring a snack, water, or Gatorade to practice.

Join us as music, theatre, and history collide while our fourth-grade scholars present the story of the westward expansion.

Monday, March 27, 2023

6:00 p.m.

SJCA Cafetorium

(Doors open for free general admission at 5:30 p.m.)

Join us as our youngest Lions demonstrate the knowledge, virtue, and love of the beautiful they have gained this year in a musical culmination of their study of poetry and literature!

Monday, April 17, 2023

6:00 p.m.

SJCA Cafetorium

(Doors open for free general admission at 5:30 p.m.)

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

The event is on campus immediately following dismissal. Please send scholars with athletic attire, water, and sneakers.

Register and pay with the QR code below.

When registering, please include the scholar’s name, grade, and t-shirt size.

Registration ENDS 3/17/2023

Three-Day Camp:

Fridays (4/14, 4/21, & 4/28)

3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

$75 Registration Fee

(Fee includes t-shirt)

Register and pay with the QR code below.

When registering, please include the scholar’s name, grade, and t-shirt size.

Registration ENDS 3/20/2023

Participants will enjoy fun games and skill-building drills coached by high school coaches and players!

Our Roaring Lions cheer squad, yet again, HIT ZERO and came in first place. This was at East Coast Championships in Jacksonville.

The Community Partners Committee hosted its first “Coffee & Conversation” event on Friday, February 10th! The occasion provided important networking opportunities and a chance for SJCA to show appreciation to our dedicated community partners for their sponsorship.

The enjoyable morning was a resounding success and participants provided positive feedback requesting quarterly meetups. Look for the next “Coffee & Conversation” event in upcoming editions of the Lion Line!

For information on participating in future Community Partners events, please contact sponsorships.lioncouncil@stjca.org.

On Monday, April 3, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., the Lions Council will be voting on elected officers to serve on the Executive Committee for the next school year (2023-2024). In accordance with the bylaws and standing rules, a quorum is required, and the election will be decided by a majority vote of those members present.

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 at 6:00 p.m.!

Learn the true. Do the good. Love the beautiful.

Email: info@stjca.org
Website: www.stjca.org
Location: 114 Canova Road, Fleming Island, FL 32003
Phone: (904)-458-8240
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stjca