Newsletter (Archived): Newsletter 926 - Aug 17, 2011 - Aug 24, 2011 [Archive]
Psalm 21:2-3,4-5,6-7
R. Lord, in your strength the king is glad.O LORD, in your strength the king is glad;
in your victory how greatly he rejoices!
You have granted him his heart's desire;
you refused not the wish of his lips.
R. Lord, in your strength the king is glad.
For you welcomed him with goodly blessings,
you placed on his head a crown of pure gold.
He asked life of you: you gave him
length of days forever and ever.
R. Lord, in your strength the king is glad.
Great is his glory in your victory;
majesty and splendor you conferred upon him.
You made him a blessing forever,
you gladdened him with the joy of your face.
R. Lord, in your strength the king is glad.
From the Principal
Dear Parents: The school year started in a very smooth manner. We had a very satisfying meeting with the pre-k and kindergarten parents last week. Tuesday night, the first through fourth grade teachers met with parents to orient them to the new school year. On Thursday, the Back-to-School Night for the upper grades will be follow the first Home and School Meeting at 6:30. We expect to see everyone at the first meeting.
It is most important that all the students begin the school year in a manner that will assure their success, so please check on your children to see that they have everything they need and that they are preparing themselves each evening for the next school day. One day builds on another, and each new school year offers a new beginning.
I bring the following to everyone’s attention because at times this becomes an issue with some students. State law is very specific in terms of the time number of days students must be in school, the number of days school must be in session, the length of the school day, and the length of time students are to spend in each subject. I ask again that parents be very attentive to school attendance. Plan vacations when school is not in session. Do not keep students home for minor complaints.
For those of you who shop at Winn-Dixie, we thank you for registering your cards in the name of the school. St. Joseph received $1800.00 (the maximum) for each of the last two quarters. We should all be grateful to Winn-Dixie for their Community Pals Program.
-- Gerard Toups, Ph.D.
Principal
Calendar for the Week
Thursday, August 18Entire PreK/K classes first day
Home & School Meeting @ 6:30 in the gym
Back-to-School Night Grades 5-8 after H&S Meeting
Friday, August 19
Mass @ 8:30 - All are invited to attend.
Spirit Dress
Wednesday, August 24
Magaine Sale Kick-Off
Friday, August 26
Mass @ 8:30 - All are invited to attned.
Spirit Dress
See more plans for the year at Calendar
Home & School Message
The St. Joseph School Home and School Association would like to welcome all students back to school.We remind all parents that the first Home and School meeting is Thursday, August 18, in the gym. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.
We will be voting on an Amendment to our by-laws. We look forward to see everyone at the meeting.
John Falcon, President
St. Joseph Home & School Association
Back-to-School Night
Teachers in Grades 5-8 will hold their annual Back-to-School Night on Thursday, August 18, beginning after the Home and School Association Meeting.At this event parents will have the opportunity visit the classrooms, meet the teachers, and learn about plans and expectations for the upcoming year.
This is an event for adults only. Our teachers are looking forward to meeting the parents of their students.
Edline Made Easy
Edline is up and running. Activation codes for parents of new students, as well as parents of returning students whose accounts were not previously activated, have been sent home today.Parents of students in grades Kindergarten and PreK will receive codes next Wednesday.
The site is user-friendly, but for anyone needing a little more detail to the instructions, the following has been developed:
• Go to www.sjscrusaders.org
• Click on the Edline link
• Type username and password ….. after account has been activated, the first page is the school’s webpage
• Pass mouse over MY CLASSES AND SHORTCUTS to see your children
• Click one of your children’s names; their classes will appear
• Click a subject to see; the webpage for that class will appear
• Under the heading NEWS, click the item you want to read
• Under the heading CALENDAR, click the item you want to read
• Click CALENDAR, and you will see the events of the class for the month
CALENDAR
Under the CALENDAR on the school’s webpage will be everything that is happening in the school. You can click on it and see the whole month.
• On school home page
• Click MY CONTENT
• COMBINE CALENDAR – this will show the school information as well as your children’s upcoming events for their classes for the month
TO CHECK GRADES
• After you select a child to view
• Click MY CONTENT
• Click PRIVATE REPORTS
• Click the subject you want to view; click VIEW
OR
• After you select a child to view
• Click the subject you want to check
• Click CURRENT GRADES (to the right of the screen)
New Library Website
Check out the brand new St. Joseph School library website! The site allows a visitor to search for a book in the school library and learn all kinds of information about the book as well as interesting links to other book-friendly places.The website still has information being added daily. Be sure to visit to learn more about the SJS library!
SJS Library
Asbestos Letter
August 17, 2011Dear Parents,
In compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency’s Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) and Louisiana Administrative Code Volume II, Air Quality Division Title 33, Chapter 27, Asbestos Containing Materials in Schools and Public Building Regulation, the St. Joseph School administration wishes to notify you of the following:
This letter represents the annual notification regarding asbestos containing
materials in the school. All friable asbestos has been removed in strict compliance
with the above-mentioned regulations. Periodic surveillance and other preventive
measures are ongoing. These actions have all been documented and have been
placed into the Asbestos Management Plan.
You may view a copy of the Management Plan by contacting the school office. You may speak to the school principal. If you have any questions, please feel free to come to the school office to discuss them.
Sincerely,
Gerard Toups, Ph.D.
Principal
Cub Scouts
St. Joseph's Cub Scout Pack 186 will have their annual roundup meeting on Monday, August 29, at 6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria.This program is for boys in Grades 1-5 who are interested in becoming cub scouts.
More information can be obtained by contacting Chris Delatte @ 225-572-8117 or at cdelatte@excelusa.com.
Title I Parent Center Parent Activities
Title I Parent Center Parent Activities2011-2012
Call 985-429-9043 for additional information.
Note:
Individual consultations are given daily to parents seeking guidance in improving their children’s academic skills.
Call 985-429-9043 for more information. Limited seating in computer lab sessions.
September 9 9:00 – 11:00
Beginner Basic Windows - Part 1
Technology Dept. Lab
Technology Resource Teacher
Hammond Jr. High
September 16 9:00 – 11:00
Beginner Basic Windows- Part 2
Technology Dept. Lab
Technology Resource Teacher
Hammond Jr. High
September 23 9:00 – 11:00
Intermediate Windows Part 1 – Jump Drives
Technology Dept. Lab
Technology Resource Teacher & Scanners
Hammond Jr. High
October 7 9:00 – 11:00
Intermediate Windows Part 2 - Cameras, CDs
Technology Dept. Lab
Technology Resource Teacher
October 14 9:00 – 11:00
Internet Basics – Part 1
Technology Dept. Lab
Technology Resource Teacher
October 21 9:00 – 11:00
INTRODUCTION TO TANGI SCHOOLS WEB SITE
Technology Dept. Lab
Learn to Use Parent Command Center
Learn to Use Parent Resources
Hammond Jr. High
Technology Resource Teacher
October 28 9:00 – 11:00
Harcourt Math and Reading Resources
Tech. Dept. Lab
Hammond Jr. High
Technology Resource Teacher
November 4 9:00 – 10:00
Helping the Troubled Reader
Hammond Parent Center
Resource Teacher
November 11 9:00 – 10:30
Parenting the Child With ADHD
Hammond Parent Center
Families Helping Families
December 9 9:00 – 11:00
Internet Basics Part 2 – Cut, Copy & Paste
Technology Dept. Lab
Technology Resource Teacher
Hammond Jr. High
December 16 9:00 – 11:00
Technology Dept. Lab
Technology Resource Teacher
Hammond Jr. High
January 6 9:00 – 11:00
Basic Word, Part 1
Technology Dept. Lab
Technology Resource Teacher
Hammond Jr. High
January 13 9:00 – 11:00
Basic Word , Part 2
Technology Dept. Lab
Technology Resource Teache
Hammond Jr. High
January 20 9:00 – 11:00
Computer Fun with Photos Using Word, Part 1
Technology Dept. Lab
Technology Resource Teacher
Hammond Jr. High
January 27 9:00 – 11:00
Computer Fun with Photos Using Word, Part 2
Technology Dept. Lab
Technology Resource Teacher
Hammond Jr. High
February 3 9:00 – 11:00
Introduction to Excel
Technology Dept. Lab
Technology Resource Teacher
Hammond Jr. High
February 10 9:00 – 11:00
Excel Basics
Technology Dept. Lab
Technology Resource Teacher
Hammond Jr. High
February 17 9:00 – 11:00
Introduction to PowerPoint
Technology Dept. Lab
Technology Resource Teacher
Hammond Jr. High
February 24 9:00 – 11:00
PowerPoint Basics
Technology Dept. Lab
Technology Resource Teacher
Hammond Jr. High
March 2 9:00 – 11:00
Introduction to Publisher
Technology Dept. Lab
Technology Resource Teacher
Hammond Jr. High
March 9 9:00 – 11:00
Publisher Basics
Technology Dept. Lab
Technology Resource Teacher
Hammond Jr. High
May & June Summer Workbooks PreK to K through Gr. 7 to 8
Note:
Individual consultations are given daily to parents seeking guidance in improving their children’s academic skills.
Call 985-429-9043 for more information. Limited seating in computer lab sessions.
Community News
LITTLE CONFERENCE FOOTBALL/CHEERLEADERSRegistration for Ponchatoula Little ConFerence Football/Cheerleaders:
Saturday, August 20
and
Saturday, August 27
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
499 S 4th Street in Ponchatoula
Cheerleaders: age 5 - 13
Football: age 6 - 13
All children must register in person for fittings.
More information is available in the school office.
Parish News
PersonnelRev. John Dominic Sims, O.P. - Pastor
Rev. Cayet Mangiaracina, O.P. - Parochial Vicar
Rev. J.D. Logan, O.P. - In Residence
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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