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Blessings of 2011

January 9, 2012 by Steve Harrison

The end of one year and the start of another often signals a time for reflection and planning.  It’s a time to celebrate what we accomplished in 2011 and to ratchet-up our hopes for 2012. 

What Is the St. John's Experience?

October 6, 2011 by Steve Harrison



Summer Book Suggestions

June 3, 2011 by Steve Harrison

While I have not posted many book reviews this year, I did want to post a list of some old and new favorites for your summer reading.  I hope you enjoy these as much as I have.

Preparing Students for Life Beyond SJPDS

February 7, 2011 by Steve Harrison

I love to have someone ask, “How (and/or how well) do you prepare students for life beyond St.

Maryland Family Magazine Award

February 1, 2011 by Steve Harrison

St. John’s Parish Day School is proud to have received recognition from Maryland Family Magazine as the READERS' CHOICE TOP Early Childhood Program in Howard County for 2010.

A New Christmas Reading Tradition

December 16, 2010 by Steve Harrison

A New Christmas Reading Tradition

I recently read a column in the Washington Post about a “homegrown campaign” celebrating the importance of reading in our childre

Two Important Ideas for Children

October 11, 2010 by Steve Harrison

When it comes to childrearing tips, we often look for the BIG CONCEPTS that supposedly will be life changers for our children – things like classical music for in-utero babies or the latest/greatest reading programs for 2-year-olds – when in fact, it is truly the smaller, simpler things that can make a difference and that we can affect more readily.  I wish to pass on two of these simpler points that have come to my attention recently.

New St. John’s Logo

September 8, 2010 by Steve Harrison

St. John’s Parish Day School is proud to introduce our new logo!

Work began last school year developing a new logo which better represents our entire St.

Excitement or Anxiety?

September 8, 2010 by Steve Harrison

Are you excited? Walking through the door of the school or the individual classroom on the first day of school should be an exciting action.

SJPDS Annual Report to SJEC Parish

May 6, 2010 by Steve Harrison

In scripture, St.

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