Middle Welcome Guide 2023

WELCOME →

BEFORE

THE FIRST DAY

This section explains a few key things you’ll need to know or do in advance, to help ensure that your child’s “big day” goes smoothly.

New Uniforms:

Lands’ End (www landsend com/school, 800 469 2222) is St John’s uniform provider You can create an account via My Account (the Preferred School Number for St John’s is: 900025305) Your account will filter out the correct uniform choices based on grade After July 1, Educational Outfitters will also be a uniform provider, more details to come Scan the QR code to view the uniform requirements in the family handbook (pg 32)

Used Uniforms:

Our Parents’ Association collects gently used uniforms throughout the year and offers them for sale online. Scan the QR code to the right to place your order.

Spirit Wear:

Every Friday students are permitted to wear SJE spirit wear in lieu of their uniforms. Some spirit wear can be found in the used uniform supply. Additional items can be purchased from Karyn Bersch Embroidery, scan the QR code to the right for the website.

SCHOOL UNIFORM SNACKS/LUNCH

Please be prepared to send a healthy snack and lunch with your child(ren) each day In lieu of packing a lunch, you have the option to pre-order and purchase a lunch through the school’s outside lunch program vendor, tampalunch.com. Use the code sjemiddle. Parents are not permitted to bring soft drinks, coffee drinks, or fast food to students. Food delivery services are not permitted on school property.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

As part of comprehensive tuition, St. John’s provides students the school supplies needed.

BEFORE

THE FIRST DAY

This section explains a few key things you’ll need to know or do in advance, to help ensure that your child’s “big day” goes smoothly.

BACKPACKS

Backpacks with wheels are not permitted, due to the nature of the stairs at Middle Division.

PLEASE LABEL ALL YOUR CHILD(REN)’S ITEMS: BACKPACKS, LUNCHBOXES, SWEATERS, WATER BOTTLES, UNIFORMS, ETC.

SUMMER READING

Students entering Grades 2-8 are required to read books from the summer reading list, as they will be discussed at the start of school in the fall. Your Division Head will provide summer reading lists before the summer break.

ATTEND THESE EVENTS

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL 101:

Monday, August 14, 8:30-9:30am

Lower Division Campus Parish Hall

For parents only

GRADES 6-8 NEW FAMILY ORIENTATION:

Monday, August 14, 5:30-6:30pm

For students and parents

GRADE 5 INFORMATION SESSION:

Tuesday, August 15, 1:30-2:30pm

For students and parents

REVIEW HANDBOOK

The family handbook is full of important information that should be able to answer any remaining questions you may have. Scan the QR code for access

REVIEW CALENDAR

The major dates for 2023-'24 have been published. The detailed calendar will be available in MySJE in July. Scan the QR code for the major dates.

CHECK OUT PAGE 5 FOR BEFORE SCHOOL ONLINE TASKS

THEFIRSTDAY

You’ve ordered hot lunches for the week, packed snacks, labeled their backpacks and made sure they’re dressed in their new uniforms. Here’s what you need to know when you ’ re driving to campus to drop them off for their first day, which is Wednesday, August 16.

HOURS, ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL

The guiding principles behind our parking and carline policies are safety, efficiency, and respect Accordingly, parents and other drivers are asked and expected to adhere to the established procedures. Parents should be respectful of other drivers and surrounding streets and driveways. Parking in or otherwise blocking private driveways and public streets are inappropriate behaviors.

7:30am Doors open

7:45am Homerooms open.

7:50am

If a child arrives after this time, parents should walk the child to the office and sign them in.

7:55am School begins

3:05-3:30pm Dismissal for drive-up and walk-up students.

3:30pm

After School Program (ASP) begins. Children not picked up by 3:30pm will be checked into ASP as “drop-ins,” and charged the daily rate, regardless of how long they stay.

6:00pm

ASP ends. Parents picking up children late from ASP will be charged $1 per minute, per child, for each minute late.

THEFIRSTDAY

You’ve ordered hot lunches for the week, packed snacks, labeled their backpacks and made sure they’re dressed in their new uniforms. Here’s what you need to know when you ’ re driving to campus to drop them off for their first day, which is Wednesday, August 16.

CARLINE

Drive east down Platt St. and turn left onto S. Parker Street (the street between Zudar’s and Publix)

Turn left onto the brick alley (behind Zudar’s) and follow the alley into the front parking lot. Please do not cut across the parking lot to join the car line

Parents who prefer to walk up to pick up their child should turn left at the Plant-Platt intersection, and then immediately turn right onto Cardy Street to park in the parking lot behind the gym

Arriving children should be ready to exit the vehicle immediately, from the passenger door only Departing children should enter the car on the passenger side, as well.

Please do not have book bags or other school items in the trunk.

DISMISSAL PROCEDURE

Parents should use the PikMyKid app to announce arrival on campus for pick up.

Parents in the carline should push “ announce ” on the app when approaching the announce sign in the alley.

Parents using walk-up should change the pick-up mode on the app to “walk-up” before 2:30pm and push “ announce ” on the app after parking in the gym parking lot.

Parents and those delegated to pick up should know the student’s PikMyKid number.

Dismissal Changes: If a child has a medical appointment before dismissal, parents must sign the child out in the office Parents bringing students late for school should park only in the visitor spaces in front of the School, and walk their child into the School office Parents coming to School for business or visits should park in the visitor spaces in front of the School or in the St John’s parking lot behind the gym

CAMPUSMAP

FIRST FLOOR

SECOND FLOOR

CAMPUSMAP

THIRD FLOOR

GET CONNECTED

From getting your child’s grades to the latest school news and information about parent socials, we offer a variety of channels to help you stay connected to your new St. John’s family. You can explore many of these sites after July 17!

MYSJE & SJE TAMPA APP (PARENT PORTAL)

Starting July 15, new families will have access to MySJE, our parent portal, where you can find many helpful resources, directories, handbooks, as well as links to important sites like MyBackPack and Magnus Health (see below) You can access MySJE by going to www stjohnseagless org and clicking “MySJE” and logging in with the same log in information that you use for My BackPack

We encourage you to download the SJE Tampa app from your app store This gives you quicker access to MySJE and frequently used pages like the calendar, directory, Eagle's Wings and more

MYBACKPACK

My BackPack is the student information system used to access your child’s academic progress, report cards, and update your contact information

You can access MyBackPack by logging into MySJE or through the app Typically, your username is your last name plus the first two letters of your first name

EAGLE'S WINGS

Weekly email on Thursday afternoons that is your one-stop-shop for important information for the week from the school, Division Heads, and Parents' Association The email is very short, with links that take you to more information Please take the time to review it!

An online software solution for collecting, managing, and securely storing student health information. You can upload your child’s health records to this site. You can access Magnus Health by logging into MySJE or through the app

Please complete all required health forms in your account (available after 7/17) prior to the first day of school

MAGNUS HEALTH SOCIAL MEDIA

@eaglessje on Instagram and Facebook

Our social media accounts are used to highlight the SJE experience in and outside of the classroom; connect with our School community; to share important School updates, educational resources and experiences; and network with the School community and beyond.

GET INVOLVED

The St. John's Community is truly a family! There are so many ways you can get involved, from volunteer opportunities to parent socials and more.

VOLUNTEERING

Volunteerism is the heartbeat of the St. John’s community, and a cornerstone of philanthropy within the independent school experience. Parents, grandparents, alumni, and community partners model our school’s core values of citizenship and diligence, and provide the support and service we need to provide a superior educational experience within a nurturing Christian environment. SJE volunteers, especially parent volunteers, collaborate and partner with school administration and faculty to promote a healthy parent partnership experience and engage their peers in school life in the most meaningful way possible

PARENTS' ASSOCIATION

All parents and guardians with children enrolled at the School are automatically members of the Parents’ Association and are encouraged to participate. The PA supports the mission and strategic goals of the School, encouraging parent involvement by promoting community among SJE families All levels of participation are welcomed and encouraged

PARENTS' NIGHT

Parents’ Night is held early in the fall each year The aim is to enable our teachers to share with parent-specific course content and class activities We look forward to this opportunity to meet with all of our parents and strongly encourage full attendance. This event is for parents only.

DADS' CLUB

The Dads' Club is a school-based, volunteer-driven service organization open to all fathers or guardians of current St John’s students The Dads’ Club provides fathers/guardians the opportunity to engage with one another and be involved in their children’s school experience, contributing their time, talent, and resources to support St. John's.

GRANDPARENTS & GRAND FRIENDS DAY

Grandparents and 'grand friends' are valued members of our SJE community and enhance our students’ lives and experiences. Grandparents & Grand Friends Day is held each year and provides an opportunity for grandparents and their grandchildren to spend time together with classroom visits, hands-on activities, and more.