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Class of 2018
St. John the Beloved School
Annual Report
2017- 2018
St. John the Beloved School
905 Milltown Rd. • Wilmington, DE 19808
www.sjbdel.org
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, COMMUNITY, SERVICE, WORSHIP!
To Jesus through Mary
Class of 2018
Our Mission
MISSION STATEMENT
The MISSION of St. John the Beloved School is to teach and model the Gospel of Jesus Christ, foster
academic excellence, and encourage service to others.
BELIEF STATEMENTS
1. We believe that Reverence, Respect and Responsibility are the foundations of our Catholic School.
2. We believe that the whole child will be developed spiritually, intellectually, physically and socially.
3. We believe that the academic and Catholic religious formation of our students is a shared
responsibility among the home, the school and the parish.
4. We believe that the diverse academic needs of students are met in a rich learning environment with a
challenging curriculum and dedicated teachers.
MIDDLE STATES
Accredited
NCEA Member
AMLE MEMBER
Class of 2018
.
Rev. Joseph J. Piekarski
Pastor
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September 2018
Dear Staff, Students, Families & Friends of Saint John the Beloved
School,
Like the familiar noun, Kindergarten, the German word of
“garden for the children,” Saint John the Beloved School is a
nurturing ground for God’s children. Over sixty years ago, the
Franciscan Sisters of Philadelphia established at St. John the
Beloved School, an environment where children in the primary
grades can learn and practice Catholic beliefs, advance to their
fullest potential in academia and be able to compete in a social
atmosphere.
This ministry, developed and nurtured by religious sisters,
faith-filled laity and committed staff, was and still is sponsored
by the parents, guardians and benefactors who, through tuition
and fund raising, support our school. Of course, the parishioners
of Saint John the Beloved Parish have and continue to financially
subsidize the mission of our parochial school. The enclosed data
is important to measure the well being of our school. Fortunately,
it is very healthy.
What makes our school unique is the fact that we blend quality
education with moral fidelity. More than the solid basics, Catholic
Education establishes a rootedness in Christ that is essential to
keep our children strong for the diversity that await them. Together,
we continue to plant good seeds in good soil for a good future.
May God bless your goodness.
Class of 2018
St. John the Beloved School Serving 4 year old Early Childhood through 8
th Grade
905 Milltown Rd. • Wilmington, DE 19808 • 302-998-5525 A Catholic school in the Franciscan Tradition. www.sjbdel.org
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September 2018
Dear Friends,
Remember that when you leave this earth, you can take with you
nothing that you have received – only what you have given: a full
heart, enriched by honest service, love, sacrifice and courage…St.
Francis of Assisi
Celebrating our 60th
Anniversary this past year with Mass and a tour
of our school left everyone excited for the future. It showcased how
far we have come and how we will continue to grow. St. John the
Beloved is already one of the largest parishes in the Diocese with
one of the largest schools. Being a Blue Ribbon School award
winner proves that we are an educational leader .
Recognizing that our school was founded by the Sisters of St.
Francis, we have embraced the teachings and work ethic of St.
Francis of Assisi. As he said in the quote above, honest service,
love, sacrifice, and courage have become the driving force in
surviving and thriving. Our school is parent-based with the
steadfastness needed to continue and succeed. Along with our
parents, parishioners support and encourage us to grow and educate
generations of children.
St. John the Beloved’s 60th Anniversary was a truly memorable
event. God has blessed us and this was a time to thank Him and
everyone for all of the wonderful things that have happened to our
school. Let us remember our blessings as we move forward to
another 60 years!
Yours in St. Francis,
Richard D. Hart
Principal
Class of 2018
CATHOLIC IDENTITY
Celebrated monthly liturgies
Prepared second grade for First
Communion
Celebrated First Reconciliation &
Communion
Spotlighted a student choir and band
for liturgies
Participated in the Faculty Retreat
Day
Created a retreat experience for our
sixth, seventh, and eighth grades
Instructed Kindergarten in prayer
assisted by their eighth grade buddies
Recited the Rosary in October and
May as a school community
Participated in the Stations of the Cross
during Lent
Eighth grade performed Living Stations
School community honored Mary by
participating in a traditional May
Crowning
Students participated in a monthly service
project that benefited various
Organizations
Franciscan Award at eighth grade
graduation
Peacemaker awards awarded each
trimester to those who model our
Franciscan Values
Continued support to Neighbors to
Nicaragua
Participated in Diocesan Pilgrimage
Outreach events for Gr. 6-8
CURRICULUM
Recognized as National Blue Ribbon
School 2016
Adopted the new Star Testing program
– 1st to 8
th grade
Instituted an in-depth memorization
program for multiplication in grades
three through five
Google Doc school
All updated Curriculum has online
component
1:1 Chromebooks 5th – 8
th grades
Chrome Book Carts grades 2-4
Additional iPads for preschool and
primary grades
Expanded Reading Assist
Employed Instructional Coach – Mrs.
Ryan
Established weekly Activity Period
for Middle School
FACILITY ENHANCEMENTS
New Carpets Gr. 6-8
Painted all Gr. 6-8 classrooms
Replaced ceiling tiles in Gr. 6-8
MAINTENANCE
Stripped and waxed all floors
Area Carpets Cleaned
Highlights Accomplishments 2017 - 2018
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Class of 2018
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Raised over $11,900.00 for various
Charities including Penna Strong
Foundation, Red Nose Foundation,
Salvation Army & Catholic Relief
Services (Hurricane Relief)
Easter Baskets for Ministry of Caring
Raised money for Clean Water/SJB
Outreach
Memorial donations made to recently
deceased members of our school
family
Raised over $20,000.00 during
Walk-a-Thon..
STUDENT ACTIVITIES, ATHLETICS
EXTENDED CARE & SUMMER
SCHOOL
Hosted Art Fairs in January and April
Received first and/or second place by
several athletic teams in all sports
Fourth grade hosted Career Week
Annual Christmas concert K – 3rd
with school Choir.
Middle School trips for Character
Education/Leadership & Team-
Building
Band Recognition – Jazz Fest at U of
DE, Superior Performance at the
National Catholic Band Association
at Villanova
Soccer Shots
TECHNOLOGY
IPADS – ECP through 2nd
grade
Upgraded technology curriculum
School Messenger Broadcast System
Web-based curriculum for Math,
Science, Social Studies, Reading &
Vocabulary
Smart Boards in all classrooms
Gr. 5-8 One to One Chromebooks
Chromebook carts in Gr. 2-4
ACHIEVEMENTS & RECOGNITIONS
Received acceptances of all Graduates
into a High School of their choice
17 students received thirty
scholarships to various High Schools
Celebrated the life and retirement of
1 teacher – Mrs. Gerry McGivney
Eighteen 8th grade students received
U.S. President’s Award for
Educational Excellence
Honors Awards and Breakfast of
Champions
HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION/
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Finances the following after school
programs: Italian Club, Science
Explorers, Math Leagues, Science
Olympiads, It’s Academic, Jr. and Sr.
Chess Club, Soccer Shots, Discover
your Palette
Coordinates Recess Volunteers
Breakfast with Santa and Santa’s
Secret Workshop
Walk-a-Thon
Grade Level Socials
Father/Daughter Dance
Mother/Son Event
Family Night Bingo
Multiple Business Take-Overs
Family Movie Night
PARENT PARTNERSHIP
Special Persons Week
Coffee and Conversation with the
Principal
4th grade Career Week
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Class of 2018
Our History Celebrating over 50 years of Catholic Education
In 1953, after two years of searching for a desirable site, his Excellency Bishop E. J. Fitzmaurice and
Monsignor John J. Lynch decided to purchase a nine acre farm on Milltown Road, which included a nine room
house. Boundaries for the proposed parish were loosely drawn up and some 500 families began congregating at
the armory on Kirkwood Highway for Sunday service. Bishop Fitzmaurice appointed Rev. John J. Sheehy, the
founding pastor of the parish, to select a new name for the community, to organize a building program and to
establish various parish committees. During this time, a contract for the design of the school was confirmed.
Construction began in the summer of 1956 and in August 1957, seven Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia
moved into their new home and began preparations for students to enter their new school. On September 4, 1957,
Sister M. Eutropia, the grade school principal, along with four sisters and four lay teachers, opened the doors to
approximately 500 students. The school at this time was a nine classroom structure.
With time and the expansion of surrounding suburbia, St. John the Beloved’s much heralded school became
increasingly crowded. Enrollment increased from 500 in 1957 to 940 in 1963, requiring the scheduling of split
academic sessions, under the principalship of Sister Edward Augustine, OSF. To meet the demands of this
growth a new junior school was built and on September 6, 1964, it opened to provide much needed classroom
space.
In its first 15 years of growth, St. John’s experienced many clergy changes; the second and third pastors
respectively were the Rev. Alex Gorski and the Rev. Monsignor John H. Dewson, and the third principal was
Sister M. Synesia, OSF. Later, in 1971, Sister M. Rita Thomas, OSF, assumed the principalship of the school and
introduced updated teaching methods in reading and mathematics. In 1974, the new church was built. The
fulfillment of a promise made to the parishioners since 1955 was realized on December 21, 1976 with the
dedication of the church. Shortly afterwards, in the spring of 1978 the Rev. Daniel W. Gerres became St. John’s
fifth pastor and in the fall, Sister Patricia Hutchison, OSF, assumed principalship of the school.
The school’s population continued to increase and once again in 1983, the need was recognized to enlarge the
school. With the help of Rev. Gerres and Sister Hutchison, and the aid of the parish council, plans to renovate the
existing junior and senior school were developed. Under these plans, an extension was to be built in the vacant
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areas between the two schools thus joining the educational buildings. The extension would house a new
library/media center, two small reading centers, a religious education center, the principal’s office and
multi-purpose office. The previous library would now become the much needed computer center. At the same
time, other facilities were remodeled and/or relocated. The new building was approved by both the Parish Council
and Bishop Mardaga. Construction began in the winter of 1983 and was completed by the fall of 1984 when
Sister Ursula Tisdall, OSF, assumed principalship of the junior and senior schools.
In 1985, the school’s Long Range Planning Committee was established to promote development of the school.
The goal of the committee was to provide for the future needs of the school in such areas as: budgeting,
maintenance, funding, public relations and development. In 1986, the Christian Formation committee was
established. The task of this committee was to promote and review educational policies and programs that
support total Catholic education. Another milestone was reached in 1987-88 with the completion of the Middle
States process for school certification. Both faculty and administration made this process a reality.
In the fall of 1987, the Rev. John Kavanaugh became our parish’s sixth pastor. In September 1988, Sister
Elizabeth Doyle, OSF assumed principalship of the junior and senior schools. In January 1989, the school was
granted full accreditation. A Development Committee was also formed in 1989 to meet the long-range
educational needs of St. John the Beloved so that the parish could continue to provide quality spiritual and
educational enrichment that would not be cost prohibitive for its parishioners.
Mrs. Joanne Capodanno became the principal in 1994. The 1998-99 school year brought more changes to the
school. The Eagles Club, an after-school extended day program, opened its doors in September 1998. The
process for the Middle States Certification was undertaken in the fall of 1998 and reaccreditation was given in the
spring of 1999. The computer lab was upgraded with new computers and a technology committee was formed.
The building was also wired to provide access to the Internet.
Rev. Charles Brown III was installed as the seventh pastor of St. John the Beloved Parish in the fall of 2005. Mr.
Richard Hart assumed principalship in 2008. St. John the Beloved School received its reaccreditation from the
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools during the 2008-09 school year.
2010 brought the expansion of our school with the addition of a separate building to house our new Early
Childhood and Kindergarten Programs. This also provided space for our new Art, Faculty, and Multi-purpose
meeting rooms. The Nurse’s Room, Music Classroom and the Teachers’ Work Room have also been renovated.
On January 30, 2010, Fr. Charlie Brown was bestowed with the Papal Honor of Chaplain to His Holiness and
became Monsignor Charles L. Brown III, V.F.
June 2012 found St. John the Beloved in a pastoral transition. Msgr. Charles Brown retired after 41 years of
service. He served 6 of those years here at St. John the Beloved. The Computer Lab was completely renovated –
including all computers and servers.
In June 2012, Reverend William Cocco was installed as eighth pastor of St. John the Beloved.
2013 brought 2 new priests to our parish, Fr. Etim and Fr. Brian Lewis.
The Rectory office moved to the Vianney house in 2014 and Fr. William Cocco was transferred to St. Edmond’s
Catholic Church in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware at the end of the school year. We welcomed Fr. Joseph Piekarski
as pastor at St. John the Beloved Parish in July of 2015.
The U. S. Department of Education awarded St. John the Beloved Catholic School with the 2016 National Blue
Ribbon. This award is given to the top 50 private schools in the nation who achieve and maintain high academic
levels in Reading and Math for 5 years.
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Programs & Services Living our Mission Beyond the Classroom
Extended Care – The Eagles Club
During the academic year St. John the Beloved’s The Eagles Club Extended Care Program is designed to meet the
needs of school families by offering after school care until 6:00 p.m. The program offers a nurturing environment
where children can be safely supervised while completing their homework, eating nutritious snacks, and enjoying age-
appropriate games and activities.
Athletics • Choir • Student Council • Band
All our children have the opportunity to participate in a variety of sports programs through CYM (Catholic Youth
Ministry): girl’s volleyball, basketball, cheerleading, soccer, softball, track and cross country; boy’s football,
basketball, soccer, wrestling, cross country, track, and baseball. This year several teams placed either first or
second in their division. Athletics had a great year! St. John the Beloved also offers instrumental band and a
student Choir. Student Council is made up of students from all grades under the supervision of mentors Mrs.
Sharon Magee and Mrs. Diwanna Walus. They host several events including Open Houses, Middle States visits,
and the school Spirit Assembly. The Student Council prepares and presents our daily televised morning
announcements. They raised over $11,900.00 for various charities this year.
Kitchen and Lunch Service
Aramark offers lunch service to our families. On a daily basis, students have the option of purchasing nutritious
complete meals at lunch. The menu changes monthly and families can view the menu a month in advance.
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The Eagles Club
Student Council Officers
Flag Football
Class of 2018
SJB BENEFACTORS
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Soaring Eagles $1,000 +
Anonymous
BLACK & GOLD CLUB $500 - $999
M/M Scott Denbow
M/M R. Mac Lennan
EAGLE’S NEST $150 - $499
Mr. Stephen Camoirano
Dr./M Michael Guarino
M/M J. Jelenek
M/M D. Murray
M/M S. Oldiges
Ms. M. Kathleen Phillips-Giles
M/M M. A. Stimmel
FRIENDS OF ST. JOHN’S $1 - $150
M/M C. Allen
M/M J. F. Allen
M/M Gary Anderson
M/M M. Antonio
M/M Anthony Arcaro
M/M Robert Armstrong
Dr. B Aungst
M/M R. Badillo
M/M Paul Bailor
M/M Keith Baker
M/M Anthony Battisto
M/M Robert Battisto
M/M Dominic Berlingieri
M/M Michael Berry
Mr. F. J. Berry
M/M Fred Bogucki
M/M G. Boniface
M/M Robert Bors
Ms. Denise Boyle
M/M James Brady
M/M Richard Britt
Mrs. LuAnne Broccoli
M/M William Brown
M/M Clifford Buchan
M/M M. Buckery
M/M Robert Burns
M/M B. Bushong
M/M J. Butler
M/M R. Caldwell
M/M Roger Campbell
Mr. Francis Caputo
Mrs. L. Caulklins
Mrs. C. Chalfant
M/M Chancey
M/M T. Chapman
M/M S. Coen
M/M C. Cohill
M/M D. Connolly
Mr. James Connor
M/M Raymond Cook
M/M L. Correale
Dr. Cecil Coutinho
M/M E. Coyle
M/M S. Cristello
M/M T. T. Crkvenac
M/M John D’Souza
M/M M. Darby
M/M Larry Davis
M/M Christopher Devlin
M/M Thomas Devlin
Mrs. Margaret Donlan
M/M R. Donofrio
Ms. P. Donovan
M/M K. Dove
Mrs. E. Dudzinski
M/M Edwin Eilola
M/M John Ewasko
Mrs. M. A. Farraye
M/M Claude Faulkner
Miss Barara Faupel
M/M David Feick
M/M S. Fisher
M/M G. Fleming
M/M W. Flowers
Mrs. R. Forese
M/M James Forester
M/M M. Foy
M/M John Franklin
M/M V. Fritton
M/M B. Gabel
M/M Philip Gamgort
M/M D. Gazia
Gittens/Scantleburg
Mrs. E. Goode
Miss Carolyn Gray
Mrs. C. Grindel
M/M Anthony Gruszczynski
M/M S. Guariano
M/M E. Halton
Mrs. L. Hand
M/M R. F. Handlin
M/M T. Harach
Mr. Richard D. Hart
M/M B. Hawthorne
M/M Thomas Henaghan
M/M Frank Herkes
M/M Lawrence Hewes
M/M D. Hohman
M/M S. Hwang
M/M Paul Jann
M/M J. Jeker
M/M Emerson Johns
M/M P Johnston
M/M T. Kamenitzer
M/M M. Kavanagh
M/M P. Kennedy
Class of 2018
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M/M Joseph Knotts
Ms. L. Kohl
M/M James Kohler
M/M Edward Kowalski
M/M Gary Kozielski
M/M F. J. Kurzeknabe
M/M Michael Laukaitis
M/M G. Lawville
Mr. Matthew Lennon
Ms. A. Levonevskaya
M/M Edward Logue
M/M Dominic Maida, Jr.
Mr. Joseph Maier
Mr. Frank Maiorano
M/M J. Malloy
M/M A. Manganiello
M/M W. Marino
Mrs. Tammy Markey
M/M Henry Markiewicz
Ms. Zanaida Martinez
Dr. Sarah Marvian
Ms. T. Masella
M/M K. McBride
Mr. W. McCord
M/M F. J. McDonough
Mr. J. McGorry
M/M C. Mealey
M/M David Mennard
Mr. T. Milowicki
Ms. J. Minchini
M/M D. Moore
M/M R. Moore
Ms. P. A. Moriello
Mr. W. J. Mousley
Mr. R. Myers
M/M J. Nacchia
M/M Michael Newell
Dr. John Nicoll
Mrs. Etta O’Connor
Ms. C. O’Connor
M/M M. Oleck
M/M T. Oliver
M/M Joseph Palese
Mr. D. Palese & LaBarge
Ms. S. Panico
M/M D. Paoli
M/M J. Pennisi
Mrs. J. Person
M/M D. Peters
M/M F. Dale Phillippe
M/M J. Piacentine
M/M Richard Piekarski
M/M M. P. Plouffe
M/M M. Porter
M/M R. Protas
Mrs. Dalton Pyle
M/M James Quattro
M/M Stephen Quindlen
M/M D. Quinn
M/M John Raniszewski
Mrs. M. A. Rapposelli
M/M Mario Renai
M/M J. Rich
M/M John Roberts
Mrs. D. Roberts
M/M D. Roberts
M/M Gary Roser
M/M F. G. Rossell
Ms. J. Rowan
M/M Alfred Rubini
M/M F. W. Sadowski
M/M M. Samson
M/M P. Saponaro
Dr. Francis Sarro
Ms. L. Sarro
Mrs. Charles Saunders
M/M James Sayers
Mr. Andrew Saypack
Mr. David Schiavello
M/M H. J. Schneider
Mr. Henry Scubelek
Ms. Sharon Simon
M/M J. Sklodowski
M/M M. Smith
M/M M. Solomon
Mrs. I. Squire
M/M E. St. Amand
M/M Ronald R. Staib
M/M Tarcisio Stella
M/M E. Stephenson
Mr. G. F. Strusowski
M/M T. Sullivan
M/M Edward Swarter
M/M S. Szczepanek
M/M R. Szewczyk
M/M Royall Thompson
M/M Ed Thompson
M/M J. Tierney
M/M R. Toto
Miss Carol Vautrin
Mrs. Helen Vible
M/M Robert Wagner
Ms. Mary Wallace
Ms. J. Walls
M/M William Wanex
Ms. L. Watkins
Ms. Patricia Weaverling
M/M M. Welsh
M/M Cecil Whitfield
M/M Paul Wilkinson
M/M D. Williams
Ms. Margie Willmann
Mr. Frank Wolf
M/M Stephen Ziejewski
Class of 2018
Graduates
Instruments of Peace Class of 2018
St. John the Beloved School sent off sixty-three
graduates of the Class of 2018. Our graduates
apply to and attend a variety of Catholic & Public
High Schools throughout Wilmington. All of our
graduates achieved entrance into a high school of
their choice and have truly emerged to exceed all
expectations. Forty-nine or 77%, of our graduates
are attending Catholic school while fourteen, or
23%, are attending public or charter high schools.
17 of our graduates achieved a total of thirty
High School scholarships.
Eighteen of our graduates received the Presidential
Award for Educational Excellence.
Number of
Graduates
Catholic High Schools
20 St. Mark’s High School
13 Salesianum School
6 Padua Academy
2 Archmere Academy
7 St. Elizabeth High School
1 Blessed Trinity, GA
Number of Graduates Public /Charter High Schools
4 Delaware Military Academy
3 Charter School of Wilmington
2 Tower Hill
1 John Dickinson High School
1 Newark Charter
1 Red Lion Christian Academy
1 Tatnall School
1 Warren Technical, NJ
Number of
Scholarship/
Grant
Winners
Scholarship/High School
12 St. Mark’s High School
5 Salesianum
5 St. Elizabeth High School
3 Archmere Academy
3 Padua Academy
1 Tatnall
1 Ursuline
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GRADUATE PROFILE Graduates exhibit a strong foundation in the Catholic faith that is based on a deepening relationship
with Jesus.
Graduates practice the values of Reverence, Respect and Responsibility to inform choices
in their lives and continue to model Franciscan values in order to lead a moral life.
Graduates continue to be sensitive to others in need and to participate in service-related
opportunities locally and globally.
Graduates recognize the privilege and value of their education; they utilize their skills to lead
and to collaborate with others.
Graduates continue to participate in the supportive and caring community at St. John the Beloved
in order to grow and to benefit from its strength.
Graduates become examples of Christian leaders who are confident and who have the courage
to “think out of the box”.
Graduates embrace our school’s proud tradition of helping others. The Class of 2018 established a
strong bond with first-graders at Wilmington’s Shortlidge Academy. A fall and spring visit enable
both groups of students to engage in academic and socialization activities. The students wrote to
each other between visits, and eight-graders presented their young friends with books and classroom
supplies on their last vist to Shortlidge.
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CLASS OF 2018
Class of 2018
School Administration
August 31, 2018
St. John the Beloved School maintains a system of internal controls over financial reporting to provide
reasonable assurance that assets are safeguarded and transactions are executed in accordance with the
Diocesan policy.
Rev. Joseph Piekarski Richard D. Hart
Pastor, St. John the Beloved Principal, St. John the Beloved School
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Administration
6%
Operation of
Facility
6%
Fixed Charges
20%
Student
Services
8%
Capital
Expenses
1%
Personnel/
Instruction
59%
St. John the Beloved School
Financial Statements
Revenues
Expenses
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St. John the Beloved School
Financial Statements
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August 30, 2018
General Information
St. John the Beloved School is a private non-profit elementary catholic school providing Pre-school through eighth grade
elementary education. In addition to providing an elementary education, St. John the Beloved also provides an Extended
Care program and collaborates with catholic youth organization and various organizations for seasonal athletic events and
sponsors various fundraising events. St. John the Beloved School is affiliated with St. John the Beloved Parish and operates
under the control of the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington. St. John the Beloved School is accredited from the Middle States
Association of Schools and Colleges.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Fund Classification
The financial statements have been prepared using a single set of self-balancing accounts. Funds collected under restriction
are segregated from those funds with no restrictions. The fiscal year begins on July 1st and ends June 30.
School Equipment & Improvements
School equipment and property improvements are stated at cost.
Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications were made to conform to the Diocesan Financial Guidelines in preparing the 2010 financial
statements. Accordingly, report classifications may vary with those in the annual School Financial Report submitted to the
diocese.
School Equipment and Improvements
School Equipment and property improvements are stated at cost:
2018 2017 School Equipment $ 4,830 $ 5,816
Technology 20,337 29,696 Property Improvements 26,582 50,687
Total $ 51,749 $ 86,199
Statement of changes in the Restricted Fund Balance
Donor
Donation
Restricted for:
Balance
at
June
2017
Restricted
Donations
collected
Released
from
Restriction
Earnings
Balance
at
June 2018
Development Fund
Academic/Capital
Improvement
$ 344,860
$ 49,980
$ 0
$ 9,194
$ 404,034
St. John the Beloved Development Annual Fund
The Annual Fund was established in 1989 with the idea of raising approximately one million dollars to be kept in an
endowment fund. The goal of the fund is to sustain and improve the school. The funds are raised through the generosity of
parents, parishioners, and alumni. The fund is an interest-bearing one that will not decrease in value, is tax deductible and is
administered by the school and parish only. We are happy to report that at the completion of our 2017-18 Campaign, 222
pledges were received with a total collection of $ 4,432.00 . Company matching gifts were a part of this total. Thank you to
everyone who participated. May God bless you for your generous spirit!
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St. John the Beloved School
Financial Statements
Class of 2018
2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
571 569 555
#
Children 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18
1 6,446.00 6,516.00 6,648.00
2 10,901.00 11,727.00 11,964.00
3 13,838.00 15,636.00 15,948.00
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Partners in our Mission
Fun & Fitness Walk-A-Thon
The Home and School Association along with the Education Committee hosts this event. This will be our 5th
Walk-A-Thon. The purpose of this event is to raise funds for the educational needs of the teachers at St. John the
Beloved School, as well as to build awareness among student about the importance of health and fitness
Menu for Success You’re invited! Coffee Conversations with the Principal are scheduled for November 14
th at 7:45, 1:00 & 6:00
and February 20th at 7:45, 1:00 & 6:00. This is an open forum to discuss issues that will further the education and
well being of our students.
Honor Assemblies
The Breakfast of Champions and the Honors Luncheon are celebrated at the conclusion of the first and second
trimesters.
Family Time Father/Daughter Dance, Mother/Son Event, Family Night Bingo and Family Movie Night are just some of the fun
activities for our families.
Visit our website at www.sjbdel.org to access our calendar and newsletters or please call us at 302-998-5525 ext.
200 for more information.
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Home & School Association/
Enhancement Association St. John the Beloved’s Home and School Association & Enhancement Association
The goals of Saint John the Beloved’s Home and School Association and Education Committee are the following:
to support the Catholic education of all children of SJB
to promote shared educational responsibilities of parents and teachers
to organize the varied talents of parishioners and others in the community
to contribute to the school financially as appropriate.
The 2017-18 Home and School Board
members are:
Fr. Joseph Piekarski, Pastor
Mr. Richard Hart, Principal
Jennifer Robart, Co-President
Kristina Santora, Co-President
Tina Nolte, Vice-President
Liana Ayotte, Secretary
Maria Garber, Treasurer
One Home Room Representative
from each class
Both Boards oversee various activities each year and raise funds to support these activities. These activities
include: Coordination of Recess Duty Volunteers, Various Faculty Appreciation Activities, New Family and
Kindergarten Picnic, Spirit Wear, Student Themed Contests, Spirit Rally, 8th Grade versus Faculty Volleyball
Game, Breakfast of Champions, Breakfast with Santa, Santa's Secret Workshop, Chess Club, Science Olympiad,
Math League, Bricks for Kidz, Cooking’s Cool, Summer Reading Books,Co-Sponsor of The Wild and Wacky
Walk-a-Thon, After School Programs, Bid-a-Mania and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk.
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Dream It…Believe It…Achieve It…
DigiGirlz
Digi-Girlz The Year of Multiples – Twins and Triplets
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Students Achieving Excellence
All students in grades Kindergarten through eighth participate in yearly nationally normed academic testing. Prior to this school year, our students completed week-long Terra Nova Testing. The results from the 2017 Terra Nova are listed on the next page.
Our annual testing program is currently in transition as the Diocese of Wilmington has initiated use of Renaissance Flow 360. This is a comprehensive assessment and instruction program for students in Kindergarten through eighth grade. Through periodic assessment – four times per year (September, December, March and May) we acquire data about each student’s levels of performance in the academic areas of Math and Reading Comprehension. Each assessment is administered electronically and takes less than 45 minutes per subject. Parents receive individual reports each time their child is tested.
The advantages of Star assessments include:
Speed and Simplicity: Star Early Literacy, Star Reading and Star Math are efficient and easy to use, which
helps teachers to quickly identify and eliminate any gaps in foundational math or literacy skills for their
students. We obtain more accurate information to guide instruction.
Versatility: Teachers use the Star assessments to screen students in all tiers of instruction four times per
year, as well as set and manage learning goals, monitor progress in an intervention framework and
personalize instruction for students. This more accurately documents student growth and progress.
Reliability and Validity: Research proves the Star computer tests yield reliable, valid results. Independent
groups, including the National Center on Intensive Intervention and the National Center on Response to
Intervention highly rate these assessments as effective, scientifically based screening and progress
monitoring tools.
Instructional Support: Renaissance’s learning progressions for reading and math align to diocesan and state
standards. This ensures that students are learning the skills they need to succeed in high school, college and
future careers. Foundational skills are presented in teachable order so teachers can easily detect any gaps
some students may have. Embedded educational resources provide opportunities for deeper study,
enrichment and continued growth for advanced students who consistently exceed grade-level benchmarks.
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National Percentile Scale
National Norm – 50th
percentile
1 5 1 0 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 95 99 average range
These test results were compiled from March 2017. (+/- shows points above national average for SJB students.)
GRADE READ
CMPS.
LANG.
CMPS.
MATH
CMPS.
SCIENCE SOCIAL
STUDIES
SPELLING TOTAL
SCORE
2ND SCORED
ANTICIPATED
DIOCESE
80 (+30)
78
81
N/A
69 (+19)
74
79
83 (+33)
67
78
72 (+22)
70
81
67 (+17)
68
74
73 (+23)
78
79
3RD SCORED
ANTICIPATED
DIOCESE
81 (+31)
84
81
79 (+29)
80
80
69 (+19)
77
76
76 (+26)
74
80
84 (+34)
77
79
75 (+25)
69
70
80 (+30)
82
79
** 4TH SCORED
ANTICIPATED
DIOCESE
84 (+34)
79
83
82 (+32)
79
81
79 (+29)
77
73
84 (+34)
74
76
80 (+30)
74
80
68 (+18)
67
70
84 (+34)
81
82
5TH SCORED
ANTICIPATED
DIOCESE
88 (+38)
88
84
84 (+34)
86
82
92 (+42)
87
82
81 (+31)
79
76
82 (+32)
82
77
70 (+20)
75
71
87 (+87)
87
82
6TH SCORED
ANTICIPATED
DIOCESE
87 (+37)
86
84
86 (+36)
84
83
85 (+35)
83
77
87 (+37)
78
76
86 (+36)
78
77
83 (+33)
73
74
89 (+39)
87
83
**7TH SCORED
ANTICIPATED
DIOCESE
90 (+40)
91
81
92 (+42)
89
88
91 (+41)
90
85
83 (+33)
88
75
88 (+38)
87
81
84 (+34)
76
78
93 (+43)
91
87
8TH SCORED
ANTICIPATED
DIOCESE
90 (+40)
86
87
93 (+43)
85
87
88 (+38)
86
84
87 (+37)
77
77
85 (+35)
80
79
81 (+31)
77
79
91 (+41)
87
87
** TerraNova with InView Common Core (Common Core is only Language Arts and Math)
A difference is considered meaningful when the difference between scores is seven or more NCE units.
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The academic program is strengthened by our implementation of the following:
Academic Intervention and Support: The staff and administration continually review academic standards and
student performance in order to develop and to implement policies and practices that enhance academic
outcomes. By looking at the task of engaging and motivating students in a meaningful way; developing
pedagogy that incorporates 21st Century learning skills, teachers incorporate differentiated instruction, varied
assessment and the integration of technology into every lesson.
In order to insure student academic development on all levels, a tiered approach to that goal was initiated over
the past three years. Generally, St. John the Beloved School enjoys above average performance on
standardized tests. We face the daily challenge to “have all the boats rise”. The establishment of an academic
support team (2015) insures the identification of students who are struggling academically. The identification
process is data driven through the use of screening assessments to determine the level of intervention needed.
This year, all students in grades K-5 were screened for competencies in word decoding, reading fluency and
comprehension. Students who scored below benchmark are eligible to participate in a Reading Assist tutoring
program. This program offers support for basic phonemic skill development, decoding skills and
comprehension. Students will meet with a trained mentor three times weekly for the length of the program. A
second level of intervention using this same approach will be for students who need specific skill
reinforcement in Reading. These students will receive individual instruction that is targeted to their weaker
Reading skills. The coordinator of this support program will guarantee a continuity of instruction for students
receiving either level of intervention. There will be regular periodic progress monitoring of students while in
the program.
An instructional coach is working with our teachers to implement reasonable accommodations for our students
who have received psycho-educational testing. The school counselor, instructional coach, and the Reading
Assist coordinator function as an Academic Intervention Team providing guidance; establishing appropriate
accommodations and interventions for the students who need academic support.
Continuous Development of Science Fusion: This is a state-of-the-art science program designed for building
inquiry, STEM, and optimized for learning in the classroom, at home, on a laptop, a tablet, or using a science
textbook. The digital curriculum, virtual labs and hands-on activities, and write-in science textbook develops
important critical thinking skills that prepare students for success in future science courses and in the workplace.
Instructional Grouping 5th
– 8th
grades: By academic apititude: accelerated or average.
Continually reviewing and enhancing our text book series: Over the last four years we have upgraded:
Social Studies, Grammar, Delaware History, Science, Reading, Vocabulary and Spanish. Presently all texts
book series have been upgraded. This year, the faculty and staff reviewed a number of potential new math
series for the school. A new math program started 2015-16.
St. John the Beloved School achieved reaccreditation with distinction in November 2015 from the Middle States
Association of Colleges and Schools; our graduates are accepted to the high school of their choice. The academic
program is further enhanced through Spanish Language for all grades and a selection of electives that includes music,
math league and science olympiad. A developmental curriculum of study skills and social skills is coordinated by the
school counselor.
St. John the Beloved School attainded National Blue Ribbon status in November 2016.
“Start by doing what’s necessary, then what’s possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” ~St. Francis of Assisi
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