The school office will be closed from June 26 through July 13. Summer Office Hours: Tues., Wed., Thurs. 9:00am to 1:00pm. Now registering for Grades Pre-K3 through Grade 8! Register for 2020-21 academic year online. Please call the school office at 860-388-0849 with questions. 

Parent Education Workshop Series 2019/20

St. John School and Mother Elaine are announced a new Parent Education Workshop Series for 2018/19 year. We look forward to doing the same for the 2019/20 academic year. All programs are FREE to parents, will take place at St. John School and will be announced shortly. Advance registration is required. 

Parent Education Workshop Series 2018/19

Click here to register. Deadline: Friday prior to each seminar date.

 

  • Anxiety: The Monster Among Us                                          

Alicia Farrell, PHD                                      November 8, 2018 @ 6.30-8pm 

Location: St. John School Library

More children than ever seem to be struggling with anxiety. This parent workshop is designed to address why and what we can do about it. Many questions will be answered such as why are there more children struggling with anxiety than past generations, what is the difference between stress and anxiety, what is healthy vs. age appropriate anxiety, is anxiety genetic, environmental  or both, and what specific skills and techniques can you use to help your children become confident and courageous in the face of their anxiety. These topics and more will be discussed by Alicia Farrell, PHD and founder of Clearview Consulting.  

For more specific information on the program, visit aliciafarrellphd.com 

 

  • Education Investment Planning for K-12 & College               

Bill Tait, CFP®                                          February 26, 2019 @ 6.30-7.30pm (snow date 3/5)

Location: St. John School Library 

It is never too late to establish a financial plan for your child’s education. With the introduction of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, education planning is evolving and changing. Come along to discuss education planning, including the expanded role of 529 plans. There will be an opportunity for open discussion and Q&A at the end of the hour-long session.

 

 

  • Anxiety, Mood, and Behavior Disorders; the Healing Power of Nutrition      

Jackie Longworth, RDN, CDN.                  May 21, 2019 @ 6.30-7.30pm (note - this date has been rescheduled from March)

Location: St. John School Library 

This nutrition seminar will address the role of nutrition and lifestyle on your child's concentration, behavior, and mood at school. Come join this informative session to learn what recommendations can impact and help to promote brain health and improve poor attention, moodiness, depression, and anxiety.

See here for more information, resources and recipes.