St. Joseph
Catholic School

Psalm 89

R. For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.

The favors of the LORD I will sing forever;
through all generations my mouth shall proclaim your faithfulness.
For you have said, "My kindness is established forever";
in heaven you have confirmed your faithfulness.

R. For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.

The heavens proclaim your wonders, O LORD,
and your faithfulness, in the assembly of the holy ones.
For who in the skies can rank with the LORD?
Who is like the LORD among the sons of God?

R. For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.

Blessed the people who know the joyful shout;
in the light of your countenance, O LORD, they walk.
At your name they rejoice all the day,
and through your justice they are exalted.

R. For ever I will sing the goodness of the Lord.

Calendar for the Week

Wednesday, April 25
Midquarter
Secretaries' Day
Spirit Dress for Festival Workers' Students

Thursday, April 26
Home & School Meeting @ 6:30

Friday, April 27
Mass @ 8:30
Spirit Dress
April Crusaders Announced 

Tuesday, May 1
Tuition/Loan Papers Due in School Office
Athletic Awards 6:00

Wednesday, May 2
Advisory Council 6:30

Thursday, May 3
Summer Reading Orders Due

Friday, May 5
Mass @ 8:30 - All are invited to attend.
May Crowning
Adopt-a-Child Collection
Crusaders Luncheon
Spirit Dress
Accelerated Reader Deadline

Monday - Friday, May 7-11
Teacher Appreciation Week

Monday, May 7
Eighth Grade Exams - Reading, Science

Tuesday, May 8
Eighth Grade Exams - English, Social Studies

Wednesday, May 9
Eighth Grade Exams - Math

Thursday, May 10
Eighth Grade Breakfast/Promotion Practice

Friday, May 11
Mass @ 8:30
Spirit Dress

Sunday, May 13
Mothers' Day

Monday, May 14
Eighth Grade Awards @ 10:00

Tuesday, May 15
Exams - Grades 6 & 7 - Reading, Science
Eighth Grade Promotion @ 7:00

Thursday, May 17
Exams - Grades 6 & 7 - English, Social Studies
PreK/K Picnic @ 11:00-1:00

Friday, May 18
Exams - Grades 6 & 7 - Math
Spirit Dress
PreK Promotion @ 10:00
Kindergarten Promotion @ 12:30

Monday, May 21
Field Day

Tuesday, May 22
Mass @ 8:30 - All are invited to attend.
Awards Ceremony - Following Mass
Fourth Quarter Ends
Last Day for Students

See more plans for the year at CALENDAR

Accelerated Reader

Accelerated Reader pictures have been updated as of Monday, April 23. Michael Alack is in the 100 Points Club. To see all of our excellent readers and the members of the various A/R Points Club, visit our PHOTO ALBUMS.

Fourth Quarter deadline, and deadline for the year, is Friday, May 4.

Athletic Awards

The annual Athletic Awards given by St. Joseph School will be held in the gym on Tuesday, May 1, at 6:00.

Congratulations to all of our wonderful athletes!

Field Tripping

Many rumors and misconceptions regarding field trips this year have been circulating among parents. 

Field trips were cancelled by our diocesan insurance company due to contract wording regarding coverage between certain entities. 

There was nothing St. Joseph School could have done to hurry along negotiations among these various parties. 

Finally, after many conversations throughout the year with the insurance company, we're very glad to announce that a favoriable resolution has recently been reached. Field trips will resume next year as normal.

Home and School Meeting

The last meeting of the St. Joseph School Home and School Association will be held on Thursday, April 26, at 6:30 p.m. in the gym.

Results from the recent election of officers for the next school year will be announced.

There will also be a drawing for $100 among those present. The perfect attendance drawing will also be held.

All are invited and encouraged to attend.

Math-a-Thon

Congratulations to the students who have earned Math-a-Thon t-shirts. The shirts will be distributed next Wednesday, May 2. Students wear their t-shirts with spirit dress on Friday, May 4.

Squid, Anyone?

Emily Ransom and Adam Coffey are studying the finer points of dissecting squid as part of their seventh grade science class.

All of our budding biologists can be seen in PHOTO ALBUMS.

Summer Reading

Summer Reading instructions, lists, and order blanks were sent home with students in each grade, Kindergarten through Seventh.

Please pay close attention to the instructions as they have changes from years past. 

The school offers to order the books for parents as a courtesy. If you would like to place an order, please fill out the order blank and return to the school office with payment.

Orders are due Thursday, May 3.

If additional instructions, lists, or order blanks, please check on the options below.

LETTER FOR STUDENTS GOING TO GRADES 6-7-8

BOOK CHOICES FOR STUDENTS GOING TO GRADES 6-7-8


LETTER FOR STUDENTS GOING TO GRADES 4-5

BOOK CHOICES FOR STUDENTS GOING TO GRADES 4-5


LETTER FOR STUDENTS GOING TO GRADE 3

BOOK CHOICES FOR STUDENTS GOING TO GRADE 3


LETTER AND CHOICES FOR STUDENTS GOING TO GRADES 1-2

Tuition/Loan Papers

Reminder: Tuition and/or loan papers are due in the school office on Tuesday, May 1.

The Advisory Council has approved the following fees and tuition for the 2012-2013 school year: 

Registration:
Registration is $200 per student - If a student is accepted into St. Joseph School, the registration fee is non-refundable.

Tuition: 
Tuition for Grades Kindergarten through Eighth is $4350 per student.

Families who are registered at St. Joseph Parish and tithe at least $416 per year to that parish receive a tution discount of $650 per student. ($3700).

Tuition for PreKindergarten is $4100 per student. There is no parish discount for PreK.

A $100 credit on tuition will be allowed for parents with two students enrolled.

A $200 credit on tuition will be allowed for parents with three students enrolled.

All fees (except registration) have been consolidated into the tuition.

Community News

HOOPSTERS BASKETBALL CAMP

The annual Hoopsters Basketball Camp will be held at St. Joseph Gym from 9:00-noon on June 11-14. The camp is offered for boys and girls ages 5-10. Cost of the camp is $55. Each camper will receive a camp t-shirt and a basketball. Refreshments will be sold throughout the week.

For more information, please contact Kristi Gill at 985-507-4778.

Registration is due June 1. Registrations received after this date will cost $65. Enrollment is limited. The registration form can be downloaded at HOOPSTERS CAMP.



FOOTBALL TRYOUTS

Football tryouts for Ponchatoula Junior High School will be held on May 9, from 3:45-5:30 at the Ponchatoula Junior High football field. Tryouts are for 5th, 6th, and 7th graders only. You do not need a physical to tryout. You must live at Ponchatoula school district address. Please contact head coach Brett Chatelain at 985-215-9930 for more information. 


LADY WAVE VOLLEYBALL TEAM

The Lady Wave Volleyball Team will be having tryouts for the 2012-2013 season on May 14 - 16. High school girls, 9th through 11th grades, will be trying out from 3:00-4:30. 

Incoming freshmen, 8th graders now, will try out from 4:30-6:00 on Monday, May 14, and (if needed) on Wednesday, May 16, from 3:15-4:45.

Please contact Coach Long or Coach Amerson with any questions.



MAGAZINE PREMIERE EVENT

LA Model & Talent Management would like to cordially invite you, your family and friends to our Magazine Premiere Event on Sunday, April 29th at 2pm at the Ponchatoula Community Center. We are proudly launching two new magazines; Better Parenting Magazine and LA Model & Fashion Magazine. This is a free family event and is open to everyone which includes plenty of delicious food, lots of great door prizes and a live Magic Show by Dr. Magic.

Parish News

Personnel
Rev. John Dominic Sims, O.P. - Pastor
Rev. Cayet Mangiaracina, O.P. - Parochial Vicar
Rev. J.D. Logan, O.P. - In Residence
Larry J. Melancon - Deacon

Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil Mass - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Mass - 8:00 a.m., 11:00 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