Pop
QuizMultiple choice quiz: Choose the one correct answer from among those below: What is the SAB?
A. S.A.B
stands for Spinach, Asparagus and Broccoli a school devoted to the celebration
of organic cuisine located in downtown Bethesda.
B. S.A.B refers to the Society of Advanced Biometrics, a member organization
promoting quality biometrics with headquarters located on M street near
the Foggy Bottom metro station.
C. SAB is what you feel when you receive a $75 citation for traveling
23 miles per hour on Sligo Creek Road while your children are screaming,
“Go, Mom, Go.”
D. SAB is St. John’s School Advisory Board.
If you answered D, you are correct. Read below to learn more.
| Parish
Mission Statement “What we have seen and heard we proclaim in turn to you, so that you may share life with us.” 1John 1:13 As part of the universal Church and the Archdiocese of Washington, we the people of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Community strive to become a community of faith. Out of fidelity to God’s call to us in Baptism, we accept with humility our role as disciples of Jesus Christ by following His commandments. We pray as individuals and together under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and participate in the sacraments, which inspire us to teach, build community, and serve one another. We recognize our individual and community responsibility to live the beatitudes. Therefore, we seek to imitate the mercy and justice of Christ by humbly sharing with those in need in our family, our neighborhood, our community, and our world. We work toward the unity of all Christians as we witness the wisdom, beauty, and power of the word of God as revealed in Sacred Scripture. During our life on this earth, we proclaim the Good News to all we meet by our love, word, and example. Through the power of the Holy Spirit we seek: “Only
to do the right and love goodness, and to walk humbly with your
God.” Micah 6:8 |
The School Advisory Board, or SAB, advises and assists Sr. Kathleen (principal) and Monsignor Knestout (pastor) in the decisions pertaining to the St. John the Evangelist School in the following capacities:
- Planning includes goal-setting for the school in light of the Parish Mission Statement and the long-range planning for the future of the school.
- Formulation of policies for the school.
- Financing – providing advice on the budget, tuition, policies and planning for the long-term stability of the school.
- Evaluation of the overall programs of the school in light of the established goals. The Board shall also undertake regular evaluation of its effectiveness in accomplishing its work.
The SAB offers this assistance but in no way binds the principal or the pastor to any one decision or course of action.
The SAB is comprised of school parents, parish representatives, and faculty, in addition to Sr. Kathleen and Monsignor Knestout. The SAB holds monthly meetings during the school year as well as occasional committee meetings to address specific areas of concern.
The SAB reports out to the Parish Advisory Council as well as to the Home and School Association. Representatives from the HSA sit on the SAB (former, current and future HSA presidents). Soon, each month’s SAB minutes will be sent to school families by email.
The SAB members welcome comments, suggestions and offers of help from the committed and energetic parents of St. John’s School. SAB members include: Monsignor Knestout, Sr. Kathleen, Monica Bradford (secretary), Pete Caffes, Kate Campion (president), Kelly Curtis, Theresa Deere, Sr. Daniel Mary, Allan Jimenez, Bill Leahy, Marian McClellan, Lynn Muldoon, Tom Rogers (vice president), and Kathy Whalen. A faculty representative also attends the monthly meetings.
A copy of
the SAB Constitution is available in the school library.
