Newsletter (Archived): Newsletter 901 - Dec 1, 2010 - Dec 8, 2010 [Archive]
Psalm 122
R. Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.I rejoiced because they said to me,
“We will go up to the house of the LORD.”
And now we have set foot
within your gates, O Jerusalem.
R. Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.
Jerusalem, built as a city
with compact unity.
To it the tribes go up,
the tribes of the LORD.
R. Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.
According to the decree for Israel,
to give thanks to the name of the LORD.
In it are set up judgment seats,
seats for the house of David.
R. Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem!
May those who love you prosper!
May peace be within your walls,
prosperity in your buildings.
R. Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.
Because of my brothers and friends
I will say, “Peace be within you!”
Because of the house of the LORD, our God,
I will pray for your good.
R. Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.
From the Principal
Dear Parents:I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving. The students returned to a BMX bicycle show and they seemed to very much enjoy the program. The magazine sale was very successful and the show was a reward for the effort made during the sale. Pictures are on the web.
We also thank you all and your parents for making our book fair a huge success. The funds raised at the Book Fair help us to replenish our library, pay for the prizes for Accelerated Reader, and keep our software updated.
Again, every week the web is updated with information and pictures. Please take a minute to go to the site www.sjscrusaders.org regularly for school information. Mrs. Little works hard to keep the site updated.
This is the time of year that we recognize those who serve us and we are asking each child for a donation for a gift for Father John. Father has had difficult time with his operation. He has returned to us and worked hard for the children. He says Mass for them and they always enjoy his messages. He arranges for reconciliation for the children on a regular basis. He oversees the school and supports our efforts to provide a faith filled experience for the children. We will be collecting for a gift over the next couple of weeks. Thank you for your generosity.
This is also the time of year that we ask parents to begin to recruit students for the school for next school year. Open House this year is scheduled for February 21st which is President’s Day. As parents you come into contact with other parents of children who have school age children as yourself. This often happens at Christmas time. You are our best recruiters. You have family, friends, and co-workers who have children starting school, who are moving into the area, or who are not happy with the education their children are receiving. Let them know about St. Joseph. Let us know about them.
Please send the names and addresses of parents who you think might be interested in sending their children to St. Joseph. We will simply invite them to the Open house. The prospective parents need not know how we received their names. Increasing school enrollment will allow us to provide a better education for all the students. Please use the attached form for that purpose.
-- Gerard Toups
Current Calendar
Thursday, December 2* Social Studies/Science Fairs
* Home & School Meeting @ 6:00 in the gym
* Candy Grams on Sale
* Donations for Father's Gift Accepted
* Santa Bear Donations Accepted
Friday, December 3
* Mass @ 8:30 - All are invited to attend.
* Adopt-a-Child Collection
* Spirit Dress
* Candy Grams on Sale
* Donations for Father's Gift Accepted
* Santa Bear Donations Accepted
Sunday, December 5
* Second Sunday of Advent
Monday, December 6
* St. Nicholas Day
* Candy Grams on Sale
* Donations for Father's Gift Accepted
* Santa Bear Donations Accepted
Tuesday, December 7
* Last Day for Candy Grams Sale
* Donations for Father's Gift Accepted
* Santa Bear Donations Accepted
Wednesday, December 8
* Feast of the Immaculate Conception - Mass @ 8:30 - All are invited to attend.
* Donations for Father's Gift Accepted
* Santa Bear Donations Accepted
Thursday, December 9
* Donations for Father's Gift Accepted
* Santa Bear Donations Accepted
Friday, December 10
* No School Mass
* Spirit Dress
* Donations for Father's Gift Accepted
* Santa Bear Donations Accepted - Last Day
Sunday, December 12
* Third Sunday of Advent
Monday, December 13
* Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe - Mass @ 8:30 - All are invited to attend.
* Donations for Father's Gift Accepted
Tuesday, December 14
* Donations for Father's Gift Accepted
Wednesday, December 15
* Exams - Grades 6-7-8 - Reading, Science
* Donations for Father's Gift Accepted
Thursday, December 16
* Exams - Grades 6-7-8 - English, Social Studies
* Donations for Father's Gift Accepted
Friday, December 17
* No School Mass
* Spirit Dress
* Accelerated Reader Deadline
* Donations for Father's Gift Accepted
Sunday, December 19
* Fourth Sunday of Advent
Monday, December 20
* Exams - Grades 6-7-8 - Math
* Christmas Hat Day - $1.00 donation to 4-H
* No Buses - All are carpool both morning and afternoon.
Tuesday, December 21
* Mass @ 8:30 with Live Nativity - All are invited to attend.
* Crusaders Announced
* Christmas Program @ 9:30
* Christmas Parties @ 10:30
* Dismissal @ 11:30
* No Buses - All are carpool both morning and afternoon.
Wednesday, December 22
* Hornets Game - Tyler Carollo sings!
Wednesday, December 22 - Sunday, January 2
* Christmas Holidays
Monday, January 3
* Classes Resume
* Second Quarter Ends
Cold Weather Clothing
Now that colder weather is upon us, we need to remind everyone what is acceptable uniform wear for St. Joseph students: Girls may wear navy leggings with white socks or white or navy tights with their regular uniforms.
Both boys and girls may wear a white long or short sleeved shirt with no writing under their regular uniform shirts.
All students may wear the SJS sweatshirt with or without the hood or the SJS heavier jacket or a solid white or navy blue cardigan sweater (no zippers). The sweatshirts and jackets are available at The Old School on Church Street in Hammond.
NO OTHER OUTERWEAR WILL BE ALLOWED TO BE WORN IN THE CLASSROOMS.
Santa Bear
Again this year we will be combining efforts with St. Joseph Parish, the Daily Star, and Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Department to provide Christmas toys for children in need.By combining our efforts, the Sheriff's Department can better check families and make sure that they are legitimate. Also, the Sheriff's Department will take care of deliveries.
Please bring toys UNWRAPPED to the school library by December 10. Toys that indicate violence will not be accepted. Please NO BUNS, BOW & ARROWS, ETC.
Make can Advent sacrifice by doing this for a child that is less fortunate.
Important Reminder
Don't forget the St. Joseph Home and School Association Meeting on Thursday, December 2, at 6:30 p.m. in the gym.
Candy Grams
This Christmas season, SJS Student Council is spreading holiday cheer to students and teachers by selling Candy Grams!Candy Grams are 25 cents each and will be on sale starting December 2 through December 7.
Candy Gram cards have been sent home. All sales need to be sent back with your card list, payment (cash or check made payable to St. Joseph School). These may be given to the homeroom teacher or sent to the office.
All proceeds will go toward a charitable holiday need in our community.
Thank you, and may you have a Blessed Holiday Season!
BMX Bike Show
Students at St. Joseph returned from the Thanksgiving holidays to a BMX bike show! They seemed to very much enjoy the program. The magazine sale was very successful, and the show was a reward for the effort made during the sale. Pictures are in Photo Albums.
Book Fair Update
Luc Campbell, left, and Hayden Broussard, both second grade students. check out selections at the book fair.
We thank all who helped and supported the book fair the week prior to Thanksgiving break. The fair was a huge success. The funds raised at the book fair help us to replenish our library, pay for the prizes for Accelerated Reader, and keep our software updated.
This year's fair netted $10, 747.24 in net sales, our biggest and best ever! Numbers are being crunched now to figure the library's share of the sales.
November Crusaders
Congratulations to our November Crusaders!
November Crusader of the Month - Olivia Maurer - fifth grade
November Mini Crusader of the Month - Grace Demars - second grade
Funds for Father
This is the time of year that we recognize those who serve us. We are asking each child for a donation for a gift for Father John.Father has had a difficult time with his operation. He has returned to us and worked hard for the children. He says Mass for them, and they always enjoy his messages. He arranges for reconiliation for the children on a regular basis. he oversees the school and supports our efforts to provide a faith-filled experience for the children.
We will be collecting for a gift over the next couple of weeks. We ask that all donations be sent in by Friday, December 17. We thank you for your generosity.
Open House for Parents of Prospective Students
We ask parents now to begin to recruit students for the school for next school year. Open House this year is scheduled for February 21, which is President's Day.
As parents, you come into contact with other parents who have school-aged children. This often happens at Christmastime. You are our best recruiters. You have family, friends, and co-workers who have children starting school, who are moving into the area, or who are not happy with the education their children are receiving. Let them know about St. Joseph. Let us know about them.
Please send the names and addresses of parents who you think might be interested in sending their children to St. Joseph. We will simply invite them to the Open House. The prospective parents need not know how we received their names. Increasing school enrollment will allow us to provide a better education for all the students. Please us the form sent home today for that purpose.
Thanksgiving Baskets - Thank You Note
To the Students of St. Joseph School -Thank you all for collecting can goods and the generous cash donation for our annual Thanksgiving baskets. Also, thanks to all of our teaachers who assisted in making this jappen. As a result of your combined efforts, 57 families received food this year so could also have a happy Thanksgiving.
God Bless,
Deacon Larry
Seventh Grade Donation
The seventh grade class and Fall Fest Queen Mrs. Dufreche pose with Deacon Larry as they present a check for $415 to the St. Vincent de Paul Society.The seventh graders held a service project fundraiser in conjunction with the school's Fall Fest in October where students voted (with 50 cent ballots) for their Fall Fest Royalty. All the proceeds to present to the Society for local community use.
No Buses
St. Joseph School will have class on Monday and Tuesday, December 20 and 21.No buses will run on these days.
All students will be carpool both morning and afternoon. Carpool will run on both sides of the building.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation and patience as we get the students to school and home in a quick and safe manner.
Accelerated Reader Deadline
The Accelerated Reader deadline for the second quarter is Friday, December 17.Parents are reminded that if tests are taken after school, the library closes at 2:50. Please be mindful of this time constraint.
Students taking tests after school should have read the book PRIOR to entering the library.
Only students are allowed in the computer lab area.
Tuesday, December 21
Tuesday, December 21, is the last day of school before the Christmas Holidays.The schedule for this day will run as follows:
* No buses - All students are carpool both morning and at dismissal.
* 8:30 - Mass with Live Nativity - All are invited.
* 9:30 - Christmas Program in the gym - All are invited.
* 10:30 - Christmas parties in the classrooms.
* 11:30 - Dismissal
* No After School Care
* Second Quarter Ends.
Christmas Hat Day
The SJS 4-H Club has declared Monday, December 20, Christmas Hat Day!
For the donation of $1.00, students may wear Santa hats, reindeer antlers, or other Christmas headgear on that date.
Please bring donations for the wearing of the hats on that date.
Christmas Holidays
Christmas Holidays begin with 11:30 dismissal on Tuesday, December 21. Classes will resume on Monday, January 3. St. Joseph School wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year.
Partners in Education
WINN DIXIEWinn-Dixie would like to remind parents and others who have the new Fuelperks! card to re-link them to the organization's UPC barcodes. This will ensure that the school is credited with the right donation in the future.
You can visit the local Winn-Dixie store to convert to the new card or visit www.winn-dixie.com/fuelperks for more information.
TARGET
St. Joseph School just received a check of over $200 from Target thanks to parents and supporters who have signed up for their Take Charge of Education Program.
These donations are accumulated when supporters of the school make purchases using the REDcard. Target donates up to 1% of these purchases to eligible schools designated by the shopper. Each September, checks are distributed to the schools.
You can help support St. Joseph School through Target by following the steps below:
Here's how to participate:
Apply and get approved for a REDcard®.
Enroll in Take Charge of Education and designate a K-12 school.
Start shopping with your REDcard®.
Donations to Schools
We'll track purchases made by participating REDcard® holders, then send a no-strings-attached donation check directly to the school principal.
Checks are distributed once a year. If the total of accumulated donations is less than $25, the amount carries over to the next payment period. You can track your school's progress at Target.com/tcoe.
Community News
CAMP CHRISTMASThe Springfield High School Beta Club will hold a Camp Christmas for children ages 4-12 on Saturday, December 4, from 6:00-10:00 p.m. in the Springfield Elementary Gym.
This is a drop-off program designed for parents to take care of last minute Christmas shopping or have a night out without the kids.
The $25 pre-sale fee includes pizza, cookies, and cocoa as well as arts and crafts, oranment decoration, story telling with Mrs. Claus, Christmas movie time, cookie decorating, and Christmas caroling. Two large inflatables will add to the children's enjoyment.
Children will be monitored at all times. Every station will have multiple "elves" working along with adult supervisors to ensure safety.
Forms for enrolling in Camp Christmas are availalbe in the school office.
More information is available by contacting Misti Sibley, SHS Beta Club Sponsor, at 225-294-3256 or Misti.Sibley@lpsb.org.
PROJECT HALO
Help Xpressions Salon & Spa give back what chemo takes away. Every donation of $5.00 or more toward the purchase of wigs for chemo patients will receive a free Power Dose Treatment valued at $20 in appreciation for your support of Project HALO (Helping Alleviate Life's Obstacles).
For more information, please contact Xpressions Salon & Spa at 101 West Pine Street, Ponchatoula, or 985-370-0007.
St. Joseph Parish
PersonnelRev. John Dominic Sims, O.P. - Pastor
Larry J. Melcanon - Deacon
Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil Mass - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Mass - 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 5:00 p.m.
Contact Information
Address - 255 North 8th Street (P.O. Box 368), Ponchatoula, LA 70454
Phone - 985.386.3749
Website - www.stjosephsonline.com
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