posted Sep 1, 2011, 11:41 AM by fr.irenei@stjohnsacademysf.org
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This year, the St. John of San Francisco Orthodox Academy begins its school year with 'Week One': an orientation of the first week of school around the life of our community, getting to know fellow students, teachers and staff, and coming to feel a part of this unique environment. A series of special activities will orient students to our theme for the 2011-2012 school year: "'A Light that Shines': Serving God, the Church & our Fellow Man," and preparing them for a wonderful year ahead. The following is the schedule for the first week of school at St. John's this year: Tuesday, 6th September 2011 - 8.00 Office will open for parent registration / check-in; will also be open for this purpose after the Moleben.
- 8.10 Moleben for the start of the school year (Parents and families are invited to stay and participate in this service of prayer)
- 8.40 Welcome from Principal—‘What it means to be a St John’s Student’
- 9.00 Getting to know your homeroom
- 9.45 Group A: Cathedral Tour + School Tour / Boundaries, etc.; Group B: All-teacher introductions
- 10.05 (Swap above)
- 10.20 Snack
- 10.30 Learning the school prayers
- 11.00 Introduction to the House Program / Meeting Your Houses
- 12.00 Lunch
- CLASSES AFTER LUNCH
Wednesday - 8.10 Homeroom
- 8.20 Prayers
- 8.40 Dean’s Welcome / Learning the ESLR’s
- 9.15 School Rules & Tickets Overview, leading into House Constitutions & Officer Elections
- 10.30 Snack
- 10.45 Etiquette, School Spirit, Community Building
- 11.30 Making Church Life Part of School & Home Life
- 12.00 Lunch
- CLASSES AFTER LUNCH
Thursday - 8.10 Homeroom
- 8.20 Prayers
- CLASSES UNTIL LUNCH
- 12.00 Lunch
- 12.40 Walk to Park
- 1.00 House Games in Park
- 3.15 Conclude School Day
Friday
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