Newsletter (Archived): Newsletter 846 - Apr 29, 2009 - May 6, 2009 [Archive]
Ready, Set, Here We Go!
Eighth Grade students pause briefly for a group picture prior to boarding a charter bus for a week trip to sights in Alabama. Please see more information about the Eighth Grade Trip on their page in this website.Note - The Crusader Connection will be published only in an online version this week. Paper copies will resume next week. Thank you for your patience.
From the Principal
Dear Parents,As you know, the school will have two homeroom classrooms for grades kindergarten through four for the 2009-2010 school year. This will assure that the students receive additional attention since the numbers in each room will be reduced. The new classroom building for the pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and first grade will open in the fall. At present the school has 365 students registered for the next school year which represents a better than 21% growth over the past three years. As the school increases staff, the numbers of students must also increase if the school is to remain fiscally sound. As I have stated on numerous occasions, the best recruiters for the program are you, our parents. Again we ask that you encourage friends, relatives and neighbors to come and see the school. If you are pleased with what your children are receiving, spread the word. Let parents of prospective students who wish to visit the school know they will be welcomed. Tell them to call the school. Parents who express interest will tour the school, meet some of the staff, and receive pertinent information on the school and its excellent academic program. It seems to me that the school remains a mystery to many in our community who might appreciate what it has to offer their children and families. I am convinced there are many local families who would be willing to make the financial sacrifice required if they understood the benefits to their children.
—Dr. Gerard Toups
Calendar Events
Calendar for the WeekApril 27-May 1 - 8th Grade Trip to Alabama!
May 1 - Tuition/Loan Papers for 2009-2010 Due in School Financial Office
May 1 - Yearbook Orders Due
May 1 - Summer Reading Orders Due
May 2 - 10::00 First Communion
Tuition/Loan Reminder
Tuition for the 2009-2010 school year is due in the school finance office on May 1.Loan papers for financing tuition through First Guarantee Bank are also due in the school finance office on that date.
Parish Supporter - $3400 per student
Non Parish Supporter - $4050 per student
Preschool - $3800 per student
A $100 credit on tuition is allowed for families with two students enrolled.
A $200 credit on tuition is allowed for families with three students enrolled.
Questions can be directed to Terri Condon at 985-370-7370.
Kyle Tumulty (6th Grade) and Jourdan Cheek (3rd Grade)
End-of-the-Year Schedule
The following is the schedule for the last three days of school.The last three days of school for students are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, May 19, 20, and 21.
Tuesday and Wednesday will be full days for students.
Thursday will be a half day for students. We will dismiss at 11:30.
Lunch will be served and buses will run each day.
Changes will occur if Tangipahoa Parish School System announces changes in the bus schedules.
Summer
Spring Concert
St. Joseph School will hold its annual Spring Music Concert on Thursday, May 7, at 7:00 in the gym. Participating students need to be in the gym for 6:45. Dressy attire is requested. It is preferred that no jeans or tennis shoes be worn. Thank you!Summer Reading List
The summer reading list for 2009 was included with last week’s packet.For your convenience, the library will again offer the required books for sale directly through the school. Books will be distributed to the students before school dismisses for the summer.
Please mark your selections on the order form sent home last week and return the form with a check for the total purchase payable to St. Joseph School no later than May 1.
Yearbooks 2008-2009
The order form for yearbooks is included in today’s packet. The yearbook will be hardback, in color, and contains over 100 pages. Cost is $40. Deadline for ordering yearbooks is Friday, May 1.Accelerated Reader Dates
Fourth quarter deadlines for Accelerated Reader are as follows:
Wednesday, May 6 - 8th Grade
Wednesday, May 13 - 1st-7th Grades
Thank You!!
The school secretary, Mrs. Cory Pinion, and bookkeeper, Mrs. Terri Condon, would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to everyone for their generous outpouring of appreciation gifts last week in honor of their special day. Many, many thanks to those who remembered these special ladies and all they do for our students and faculty.Uniform Sale
SJS uniforms (skirts, pants, jackets, shorts, sweatshirts, and jumpers) will be collected during April and May for a recycle sale on May 21. Please label donations with your name. There will be a box in the gym for donations. Please contact Dawn Brown at 225-294-3339 or Krisit Wisecarver at 985-386-0104 with any questions.First Communion
First Communion will be celebrated on Sunday, May 2, at 10:00 a.m.Dress code and picture information has already been sent home. Please follow those directions carefully.
Golf Team
The NIAL Golf Tournament will be held on May 6th & 7th at Abita Springs Country Club. There are separate categories for boys and girls. 7th and 8th graders compete as one category. 6th grade and under competes in a separate category. This will likely be the only golf event for St. Joseph this year. For further information call Kathryn Poche @ 985-507-9686 or April Wehrs @ 985-320-5705.Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8.Home and School has traditionally offered ideas for a daily “theme” of possible ways to honor your child’s teacher. A flyer with the suggestions was sent home last week.
Home and School thanks you for joining with them to show appreciation for the teachers’ tremendous effort done on behalf our children all year.
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