St. John Lutheran School-Merrill
SCHOOL HOURS

7:30 A.M. Doors open
7:55 A.M. Children allowed in hallways
8:05 A.M. Children in rooms
8:10 A.M. School begins
2:50 P.M. Dismissal of Grades K-8

11:00 A.M. – 12:10 P.M.
Lunch & Recess for Grades K-3

12:00 P.M. – 12:45 P.M.
Lunch & Recess for Grades 4-8
 

2008-2009
School Calendar

September 2 – First Day of School

4 – Orientation from 6:00-8:00 P.M.

19 – Camp Luther – All School (Grades K-8)

22 – Picture Day

September 25-October 6 Fall Book Fair

October 3 - Teacher In-service Day (No School)

30 & 31 - Teacher Convention (No School)

November 6 – First Quarter Ends (School in Session)

7 – Teacher In-service Day (No School)

26-28 – Thanksgiving Vacation

December 24 - January 4 – Christmas Vacation

January 22 – Second Quarter Ends (School in Session)

23 – Teacher In-service Day (No School)

February 27 – No School

March 1-6 – Lutheran Education Week

9 – No School (MAPS is in session though)

26 – Third Quarter Ends (School in Session)

27 – Teacher In-service Day (No School)

April 4-12 – Easter/Spring Break

May 2 – Eighth Grade Confirmation

25 – Memorial Day – No School

June 5 – Last Day of School

PRINCIPAL'S LETTER
St. John Lutheran School offers Lutheran Day School from
Preschool (3 & 4 year olds) through 8th grade.

Our Mission Statement is to “teach, train, and nurture
God’s Children”. Class size averages are at sixteen in
grades 1 through 8. The Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten
(4K) classes both have aides to ensure ratios of around
10 students to 1 staff member. One additional teacher
aide is provided to assist the primary grades and there
is one teacher English Art for the upper grades. Daily
religious instruction is held with a weekly chapel service
held each Wednesday morning.

St. John Lutheran School is an
excellent school where on a
daily basis, students develop
and maintain a close relation-
ship with God, their peers,
and teachers. Our dedicated
staff leads your child(ren)
in becoming all they can be.

At St. John we have high
academic standards and
high behavioral standards.
We have created a safe
learning environment where
students grow in faith and
knowledge.

Extra-curricular opportunities
include handbells, band, choir, volleyball, basketball, softball,
outdoor education, and field trips.

 The staff of St. John is honored as you continue to entrust
 us with the academic and spiritual development of your
 child. Please visit us and experience the commitment of
 St. John Lutheran Congregation and our professional staff.   
Todd Pehlke

The theme for the 2008-2009 school year is 
“Christ Be My Leader”.  When we hear those words, we immediately think of the hymn and the beautiful words
that were used.  Jesus is our leader, our shepherd, ever
watchful that we may never stray from Him.  With that
thought, remember the words from John 14:6 which state,
"I am the way, the truth, and the life.  No one comes to
the Father except through me."

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