St. Joseph
Catholic School

Fourth Grade Patriots

Fourth Grade students recently enjoyed a patriotic presentation by the Shiloh Homemakers.
The students then took advantage of a beautiful spring day to peruse materials left by the ladies.
See more pictures on the website. www.sjscrusaders.org.

From the Principal

Dear Parents, 

The Visiting Team from the diocese seemed impressed with the progress the school is making. We will receive a complete report from the diocese before the school year is out. 

I want to thank Jennifer Tallo and her assistants for coordinating the refreshments and the meals for the team. A significant amount of time and effort went into the preparations. Thanks to the members of the Advisory Board and the Home and School for the time they took out of their busy schedules to come and speak to the Team. 

Thanks to every member of the staff who spent time preparing the document, preparing for the visit in a multitude of ways, and generally being gracious to the team. 

Finally, thanks to your children who proved to be very polite and helpful as usual. The team was most impressed with their behavior and demeanor.

We are all happy to have this behind us. 

—Dr. Gerard Toups

School Shoes

Attention: 

At this time of the year we get notes from parents regarding shoes. Please know that the expectation is that the students remain in uniform until school is over. If an exception is allowed for one child, it must be made for all.

We look forward to seeing all students in the correct uniform shoes until summer break. 

G. T.

Calendar Events

Calendar for the Week
March 12 - Reconciliation (5th Grade)
March 12 - 7:00 Spring Fair Meeting—Library
March 13 - 8:30 Mass
March 13 - Spirit Dress or Fair T-Shirts
March 13 - 1:55 Stations of the Cross (Gr 1-8)
March 13 - Pay-One-Price & Fish Fry Advance Ticket Deadline
March 13 - 2:50-3:50 4-H Meeting
March 17 - Wearing o’ the Green
March 17 - Fourth Grade Field Trip
March 17 - Promotion Pictures (Gr 8)
March 17 - Advisory Council Ballots Due
March 17 - 3:00-4:30 Cheerleader Tryout Meeting
March 18 - Report Cards
March 18 - Eighth Grade Field Trip
March 18 - Sports Pictures - Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Track & Field

Important Cafeteria Notice

All students should be pre paid for their lunches in the school cafeteria. 

A negative balance should never be allowed. Late notices should be immediately addressed. 

Students whose accounts are not current should bring a lunch to school as they will no longer be allowed to eat the cafeteria lunch. 

Questions about balances and more information should be directed to Ms. Gwen Klein, Cafeteria Manager, at 985-386-8075.

Spring Has Sprung

Fourth Grade students recently enjoyed a patriotic presentation by the Shiloh Homemakers.
The students then took advantage of a beautiful spring day to peruse materials left by the ladies.
See more pictures on the website. www.sjscrusaders.org.

Spring Fair Meeting

The next meeting scheduled to finalize plans for the Spring Fair will be Thursday, March 12 @ 7:00 p.m. in the library. 

It’s not too late to get involved! Please attend and offer your help and ideas!

Pay-One-Price

An order form for Pay-One-Price ride bands for the Wild West Spring Fest on March 20-21-22 is included with today’s packet. 

Ride bands are $13.00 in advance. They will be $15.00 at the fair. 

Please complete the order form and return it with payment to school by Friday, March 13. Tickets will be sent home on Wednesday, March 18.

Fish Fry

SJS will be serving fish fry dinners through the car pool line starting at dismissal. 

The cost of a dinner is $7.00. If you would like to purchase advance tickets, an order form is included for your convenience. 

Please return the order form and payment by Friday, March 13.

St. Jude Math-a-Thon

Reminder: 

St. Jude Math-a-Thon pledge money is due by Thursday, March 19. 

Only checks will be accepted. 

Please make checks payable to St. Jude Research Hospital.

Backpack Check

Parents, if you already ordered Fish Fry Dinners or POP Tickets, please check your child’s backpack today. Everyone who has ordered so far should have had tickets sent home today. If tickets are missing, please contact Paula at 985-386-6421.

Spring Has Sprung

Fourth Grade students recently enjoyed a patriotic presentation by the Shiloh Homemakers.
The students then took advantage of a beautiful spring day to peruse materials left by the ladies.
See more pictures on the website. www.sjscrusaders.org.

SJS Cheerleader Tryouts

Any girls currently in Grades 4-7 who wants to be a 2009-2010 St. Joseph cheerleader must attend a mandatory tryout clinic on Tuesday, March 17. This will be held in the school gym from 3:00-4:30. Wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes. 

Tryouts will be Thursday, March 19 in Mrs. Gaines’ classroom until 4:30.

Fair Note

All who have volunteered to work a shift at the fair are asked to please show up ten minutes early. This will allow for staggering the changes to get a better flow of workers in and out of the booths.

Spring Has Sprung

Fourth Grade students recently enjoyed a patriotic presentation by the Shiloh Homemakers.
The students then took advantage of a beautiful spring day to peruse materials left by the ladies.
See more pictures on the website. www.sjscrusaders.org.

4-H Club Meeting

The SJS 4-H club will meet on Friday, March 13, from 2:50-3:50 in the Second Grade classroom.
Parent are to pick up children promptly at 3:50 on the carpool side of the building.

Spring Has Sprung

Fourth Grade students recently enjoyed a patriotic presentation by the Shiloh Homemakers.
The students then took advantage of a beautiful spring day to peruse materials left by the ladies.
See more pictures on the website. www.sjscrusaders.org.

Wearing o' the Green

The SJS Student Council will sponsor the annual Wearing o’ the Green on Tuesday, March 17, in honor of St. Patrick. 

To be included in this tradition, the Student Council is asking for a $1.00 donation for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Donations may be sent in an envelope to the office labeled with the child’s name and grade. Donations will also be accepted in the gym on the 13th, 16th, and 17th of March. 

The dress for Tuesday will be jeans, school shoes, and an appropriate shirt with green. 

Have a happy St. Paddy’s Day!

Advisory Council Ballot

A ballot to vote for new Advisory Council members is included with today’s packet. Please vote for three people you would like to have represent you on the Council and return the ballot to the office by Tuesday, March 17.

Spring Has Sprung

Fourth Grade students recently enjoyed a patriotic presentation by the Shiloh Homemakers.
The students then took advantage of a beautiful spring day to peruse materials left by the ladies.
See more pictures on the website. www.sjscrusaders.org.

St. Paul Quote of the Week

So we are ambassadors for Christ, as if God were appealing through us.

2Cor 5:20