Newsletter (Archived): Newsletter 841 - Mar 18, 2009 - Mar 25, 2009 [Archive]
From the Principal
Dear Parents,This weekend is the Fair. All schedules are attached. All proceeds of the fair are used for the benefit of the students of St. Joseph School. The Fair Committee has been hard at work for months planning the extravaganza. I urge everyone to come out and support the fair which is our biggest fundraiser.
Sister Michaeline visited the school last Wednesday. The purpose of the visit was to evaluate the principal. She was very complimentary of the school, the behavior of the students, and the progress being made in enrollment and in the work being done to improve the facility. None of this would be possible without the parents who support the school and the parishioners who have been so generous.
Finally, the present enrollment for the 2009-2010 school year is 357. That is ten more students than are presently enrolled in the school. I want to thank all of you who have recommended the school to your friends, neighbors, and relatives. Almost every family who comes to the school has indicated they have spoken to a parent of a St. Joseph student and that is why they were enrolling in the school.
—Dr. Gerard Toups
Calendar Events
Calendar for the WeekMarch 18 - Report Cards
March 19 - Field Trip (7th)
March 19 - Reconciliation (4th)
March 19 - Math-a-Thon Money Due
March 19 - till 4:30 Cheerleader Tryouts
March 20 - 8:30 Mass
March 20 - Spirit Dress or Fair T-Shirts
March 20 - 1:55 Stations of the Cross (1st-8th)
March 20-21-22 - Spring Fair
March 24 - Field Trip (6th)
March 24-25-26 - Terra Nova Testing (8th)
March 25 - 6:00 First Communion Meeting
March 26 - Reconciliation (3rd)
March 27 - 8:30 Mass
After School Care
There will be no After School Care Friday, March 20, 2009, due to the Spring Fair.Spring Fair Work Schedule
The work schedule for this weekend is included with today’s packet. If you need to change your time, please contact Lori Kyle at 985-789-5079.
Thank you for your continued support of St. Joseph’s Spring Fair.
Silent Auction Baskets
A list of Silent Auction Basket themes is included with today’s packet. Thanks to everyone who has sent in items already. However, items are still needed for several baskets.
For the sake of convenience, items will continue to be accepted through the carpool line through tomorrow.
Please contact Kristy Wisecarver at 504-616-4717 with any questions.
Raffle Tickets
This is a reminder that raffle tickets for the fair are to be turned into the school office. Please package them in an envelope labeled with your child’s name and grade.
Confetti Eggs
March 16-20 is the last week to bring in eggshells. Please label your egg cartons with your child’s name and grade.
A popsicle party will be held for each student who brings in TWO cartons of eggshells.
Directions for cleaning the eggshells is included in today’s packet.
Backpack Check
Parents, if you purchased POP Tickets this week, please check your child’s backpack today. Everyone who has ordered this week should have had tickets sent home today. If tickets are missing, please contact Paula at 985-386-6421. Track and Field Results
The St. Joseph School Track and Field Teams participated in the FBJH STA Classic on March 11.The girls’ team placed 6th out of 16 school, and the boys placed 9th of 14 teams.
Our first place finishers are listed below.
Congratulations, Callie Fulmer!
Callie FulmerCongratulations to Callie Fulmer for her first place win in the high jump at the FBJH STA Classic on March 11.
Callie also placed third in the long jump as well as tenth in the 800 meter race.
Congratulations, Alex vonAlmen!
Alex vonAlmenCongratulations to Alex vonAlmen for her first place win in the triple jump at the FBJH STA Classic on March 11.
Alex also placed second in the long jump, fourth in the 100 meter race, and sixth in the 200 meter run.
Cheerleader Tryouts
Tryouts for 2009-2010 cheerleaders will be Thursday, March 19 in Mrs. Gaines’ classroom until 4:30.First Communion Meeting
There will be a mandatory orientation meeting for the parents of all students involved with First Communion on Wednesday, March 25, at 6:00 p.m. in the Day Chapel of St. Joseph Church.We look forward to seeing everyone there.
Wearing o' the Purple
Shelby Bagby, a Sixth Grade student at St. Joseph, is spearheading our annual Spring Benefit for the Epilepsy Foundation.She is asking that students each donate $1.00 in order to wear a purple shirt with their spirit dress on Thursday, March 26.
Shelby’s little brother has epilepsy and is asking for help from the student body.
Please support this good cause.
Come join us at our Wild West Spring Fest March 20-21-22!
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.
Come join the fun at the Wild West Spring Fest March 20-21-22!
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