This annual themed party is hosted right here at SJB each spring is a fun and casual evening out in support of our school. Past themes have included Saturday Night Live, the ‘80s, Prince, Mardi Gras, Grease and Casino Night. Silent auction, games, raffles, drinks, dinner and dancing round out the night!
Do you want to know more? Are you willing to join the committee? Reach out to our Director of Events, Claire Kenny.
Our annual Guardian Angel Gala is a chance to get dressed up and head out for an evening of drinks, great food and dancing, all in support of our amazing school! Guests will enjoy an evening of community featuring a live auction, delicious food, and great fun. Our Gala is typically held at an amazing off-site venue.
Do you want to know more? Are you willing to join the committee? Reach out to our Director of Events, Claire Kenny.
This annual family friendly event is held each year in September or October. The Fall Fest Committee transforms the school’s lawn into a magical fest for all families to enjoy. Some of the activities include pumpkin bowling, face painting, a football toss, giant slide and a bounce house. Beer, wine and great food are served throughout the day.
Do you want to know more? Are you willing to join the committee? Reach out to our Director of Events, Claire Kenny.
St. John Berchmans School follows strict protocols and mitigation measures for in-person learning. We continue to follow the CDC’s recommendations, along with recommendations from the Chicago Department of Health. The list below includes some of the protocols that are in place this school year.
Masks: All of our students, teachers and staff are required to wear masks at all times – both indoors and outdoors – with the exception of when they are eating lunch or a snack. Acceptable masks include multi layered cloth masks, surgical masks, and KN95 masks.
Social Distancing: Students desks and workspaces are spaced out to achieve at least 3 foot distancing in all possible scenarios. At lunch, students are spaced as close to the 6 food distancing mark as possible.
Sanitizing: Students sanitize their hands upon entry to their classrooms, and are encouraged to wash hands or sanitize them throughout the day. Classrooms and facilities are cleaned daily.
Vaccinations: 98% of our school staff is fully vaccinated. 66% of our eligible K-8 students have submitted documentation that they have received one or both of their vaccinations.
COVID Positive Cases and Close Contacts: SJB follows the most current CDC guidelines for isolation and quarantine for both positive cases and close contacts. All cases are documented locally as well as with the Archdiocese of Chicago COVID task force. Families are notified if a positive case has been reported in their class.
Remote Learning: In the event that we pivot to remote learning for a single classroom or schoolwide, SJB is prepared to distribute devices and launch e-learning immediately. We are prepared with enough devices to distribute to every student and our teachers have selected and have access to web-based learning platforms – Zoom for PK – 8th grades, SeeSaw for Pk-5th grades and Google Classrooms for 6th-8th grades – to which they can transition within 24 hours of any shutdowns.
COVID Task Force: SJB has assembled a team of parents, including physicians, medical professionals, facilities managers, and local business owners who work directly with the school administration to adjust protocols, answer questions and develop additional safety measures if necessary.
If you have questions about any of our COVID protocols, please contact our principal, Peggy Roketenetz, or our Director of Operations, Louis Russo.
Dear Prospective Families,
We are thrilled you want to learn more about St. John Berchmans School. Our administrative team is happy to have the opportunity to share with you an overview of our approach to providing the Logan Square community with an academically challenging environment, a diverse learning atmosphere, and faith-focused teaching. We achieve this through our four pillars of academic success: Learn, Grow, Share, and Believe.
Learn. In an environment that values excellence in scholarship, St. John Berchmans students learn in independent, meaningful and challenging ways.
Grow. With a solid foundation in the core curriculum, through unique opportunities designed to develop and discover individual gifts and talents, St. John Berchmans students engage in fine arts, athletics, technology and S.T.E.M. in expressive and innovative ways.
Share. As members of a community dedicated to fostering a diverse campus where teachers, staff and parents lead by example, SJB students embrace Chicago’s diversity by celebrating their own culture and sharing their gifts with others.
Believe. With a deep understanding of their faith, the teachings of Jesus Christ, and inspired by faculty and staff, St. John Berchmans students pray, study and act generously, respectfully and thoughtfully.
Additionally, one of the most amazing parts of St. John Berchmans School is our commitment to community. The admissions process is more than an application – it’s about getting to know our prospective students and their families. It’s about discovering each student’s ability to excel academically, socially and emotionally, whether they are 3 years old or 13 years old. It’s about helping our parents cultivate their “village” at all stages of childhood parenting.
Finding a school that is the best fit for your child and family is an important decision. SJB’s admissions department is here for you. If you have any questions or concerns throughout the process, please feel free to contact us.
Sincerely,
Janet Harrison, Director of Admissions
