Activities and Athletics
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Activities at St. John's School
St. John's provides many extracurricular activities for students in Pre-K through 8th grade. We believe it is important to practice and demonstrate our special gifts and talents. We encourage participation in these activities and hope to partner with parents in the future to create new opportunities as well.
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Activites:
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BAND: Grades 4-8
Instructed by Mr. Wolf from Academy of Holy Angels
CHOIR: Grades 3-8
Instructed by Dr Newton (SJB Music Teacher) and Brenda Sevcik (SJB Director of Music) for Mass music accompaniment
CHESS: Grades K-8Instructed by Veronica Harrison from Wizards of Chess
FIRST LEGO LEAGUE (Challenge Division): Grades 4-8
Led by parents volunteers; Younger students could participate in Explorer division if a coach/lead was identified
SKI CLUB: Grade 3-8
Parent volunteer led; Students have the opportunity to ski or snowboard at Buck Hill for a discounted rate for 5 weeks January through Feb
GIRLS IN MOTION: Grades K-2
Led by parent volunteers in the springGIRLS ON THE RUN: Grades 3-5
Led by parent volunteers in the springHEART AND SOUL: Grades 6-8
Led by parent volunteers in the springAltar Serving at Mass: Grades 5-8
Interested students should let their homeroom teacher know they are interested in receiving training
Math Masters: Grades 6-8
Led by the middle school math teacher each spring
Soccer Clinic: Grades K-3
Instructed by I Got Skills; typically hosted in the fallVolleyball and Basketball Clinics: Grades K-3
Led by parent volunteers; typically four sessions
**Please note Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of America (Pack 3338) and Girls Scouts River Valley are led through their local chapter. Interested persons should contact their local chapter since there is not a direct partnership with St. John's at this time.
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SJB Athletics
St. John’s offers competitive sports through the South Side Youth Organization (SSYO). The SSYO is made up of 28 private schools around the Twin Cities metro area. Charger students in grades 4-8th are welcome to participate in the following: Sport Girls Boys Volleyball (Fall) X Soccer (Fall) X X Basketball (Winter) X X *Some students choose to play both for our school and with another youth team (Burnsville Athletic Club, Prior Lake Athletics for Youth, Prior Lake Soccer Club, etc). St. John’s athletics is dedicated to fostering a competitive spirit that emphasizes the need for teamwork, dedication, and school pride, along with respect for self, teammates, coaches, opponents, and officials. St. John’s students younger than 4th grade can participate in weekend clinic opportunities. This is meant to be an introduction to the sport. Fundamental skills are introduced in a fun and positive environment. Traditionally, there have been volleyball, basketball, and sport-sampler clinics (four sessions each) For more information on SJB athletics, contact the Admissions & Activities Coordinator, Ann Noonan, at [email protected] or by calling 952-890-6604 x 132. Visit the SSYO website for league information and directions to sporting events.
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