To the editor:
Before Catholic Schools Week, we, the eighth graders, and the seventh graders were asked to reflect on what makes Catholic education such a “gift”. We at St. John the Baptist Catholic School believe:
• Our school is like a family where everyone cares about each other.
• I value the teachings of our faith.
• I love our school because it taught me about love, compassion, and friendship. It teaches me to follow the Cross.
• I love the staff here because they are the most amazing role models and love each and every one of us!
• All of our supportive teachers guide us through the school year with faith.
• I love knowing everyone here and how the teachers care so much about us, and if something’s wrong, they’re always there to talk to.
• I’ve been here since kindergarten, and all through my years here, I have really grown a bond with all my teachers — they are like my second family.
• I love that we can learn about Jesus and go to church!
• I love the caring teachers, our community, how we help our community, and how we go t0 Mass together as a school.
• We get to talk about God and our faith without getting disrespected for it.
• My favorite thing is the small classes and being able to talk to the teachers one-on-one.
• I feel so lucky to be here at this school. The teachers teach us so well!
We thank our parents for having chosen to send us to a Catholic school. It is a gift we really appreciate!
Sincerely,
St. John the Baptist Catholic School, Jefferson, Class of 2019