Newsletter (Archived): Newsletter 944 - Jan 4, 2012 - Jan 11, 2012 [Archive]
Psalm 98: 1, 7-8, 9
R. All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God.Sing to the LORD a new song,
for he has done wondrous deeds;
His right hand has won victory for him,
his holy arm.
R. All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God.
Let the sea and what fills it resound,
the world and those who dwell in it;
Let the rivers clap their hands,
the mountains shout with them for joy before the LORD.
R. All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God.
The LORD comes;
he comes to rule the earth;
He will rule the world with justice
and the peoples with equity.
R. All the ends of the earth have seen the saving power of God.
From the Principal
Dear Parents,It our hope and prayer that the New Year brings you peace and joy with God’s every blessing.
On behalf of Father John, Fr. Cayet, and the entire St. Joseph Staff, thank you for your kind remembrances at Christmas. Your generosity was most appreciated. All of us at St. Joseph feel blessed to have the privilege of serving this community. Your children are a gift to us everyday.
The most important date on the calendar for the school today is February 27, Open House for Parents of Prospective Students. Please continue to talk the school up in the community and refer new students to St. Joseph.
Enrollment increases have been very instrumental in giving us the resources to continue to improve the school. Now, as new parents tour the school, the renovated classrooms in the main building and the prospect of a two new classrooms in the new building offer new elements to the attractiveness of the school. Much work needs to be done but, with your help and support, we will continue to make St. Joseph a better place for the children to work, play and grow in the faith.
-- Dr. Gerard Toups
Principal
Calendar for the Week
Friday, January 6Mass @ 8:30 - All are invited to attend.
Adopt-a-Child Collection
Mother/Son Tailgate Party Tickets Due
Spirit Dress
Monday, January 9-13
National Vocations Awareness Week
LSU Day - Wear purple and gold with blue jeans ans school shoes! Geaux Tigers!
Wednesday, January 11
Report Cards
Advisory Council @ 6:30
Thursday, January 12
Penance Prayer Service Grades 6-7-8
Friday, January 13
Mass @ 8:30 - All are invited to attend.
Spirit Dress
Monday, January 16
School Holiday - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
See more plans for the year at CALENDAR
Prospective Parents' Names
Now's the time we ask parents of current St. Joseph students to suggest names of parents of prospective students so that we may send them invitations to our Open House on February 27.At the Open House, these parents of prospective students can tour the school, see classes in session, meet the faculty, and ask questions about all that St. Joseph has to offer their children.
It's very easy to send names so that the school can mail invitations. Just fill out the form sent home today or click on PARENTS OF PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS FORM, provide the needed information, and send the form to the school office.
We thank you for helping spread the word about St. Joseph School.
Mother/Son Tailgate Party
St. Joseph School will have a Mother/Son Tailgating Party on Friday, January 27, from 6-9 P.M. in the school gym.Dress will be tailgating attire. Wear your favorite NFL or college team's gear.
Food, drinks, inflatables, games, prizes, and a DJ will set the tailgating mood. A photographer to take pictures of the mother/son couples will also be available.
Tickets are $25 per couple and $5 for each additional child.
Please send in check by Friday, January 6, 2011. Memo Mother/Son party on check
Tickets sold at the door will be higher in price.
We would like to thank the following companies for their generous donations:
* J&J Inflatables for donating the inflatables
* Rapid Medical Weight Loss-donating the invitations
* Crescent Crowne.
Geaux Tigers!
In support of LSU's appearance in the BCS Championship game on Monday, January 9, students at St. Joseph may come to school that day wearing their purple and gold shirts with blue jeans, and school shoes and socks.
Geaux Tigers!
Box Tops for Education
Thank you for participating in the Box Tops for Education program!The December check from the General Mills Box Tops for Education program was $431.70! A huge thank-you is owed to all of the parents and students who have clipped, saved, and turned in to the school the BoxTops labels from General Mills products.
The next check will be issued in April. Let's keep saving and turning in those Box Tops labels!
Baseball News
The 2012 SJS Varisty Baseball Team has been announced. Congratulations to the following players:Billy Walch 7th
Chris Ballard 8th
Collin Dillon 8th
Duwayne Kyle 8th
Jacob Schmaltz 8th
Jarrett Jordan 8th
Jeb Kraft 8th
Johnathan Boudreaux 7th
Michael Alack 7th
Michael Dickson 6th
Reid Lambert 8th
Zachary Schwaibold 7th
The first practice will be held on Thursday January. 5, at 3:30 P.M. on Manchac Field at the park.
Bring your gear.
Title I Parent Center Parent Activities
Title I Parent Center Parent Activities 2012Call 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.
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
JUNIOR HIGH DANCEVenture Crew 703 is sponsoring a junior high dance at St. Albert Catholic Student Center on January 7, from 7-10 P.M. The dance is for students in sixth through eighth grades. Adequate adult supervision and clean music will be provided. The DJ is Christopher Hudspeth from Sound Waves DJ System.
The Venture Crew is a non-profit organization of youth ages 14-21. It is a branch of Boy Scouts and promotes the better development of youth into adults.
For further information, contact Christopher Hudspeth at C.T.Hudspeth@gmail.com or 225-294-8586. Information can also be had by contacting Laurie Jernigan at 225-294-2318.
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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