Newsletter (Archived): Newsletter 992 - Feb 27, 2013 - Mar 6, 2013 [Archive]
Psalm 31
R. Save me, O Lord, in your kindness.You will free me from the snare they set for me,
for you are my refuge.
Into your hands I commend my spirit;
you will redeem me, O LORD, O faithful God.
R. Save me, O Lord, in your kindness.
I hear the whispers of the crowd, that frighten me from every side,
as they consult together against me, plotting to take my life.
R. Save me, O Lord, in your kindness.
But my trust is in you, O LORD;
I say, “You are my God.”
In your hands is my destiny; rescue me
from the clutches of my enemies and my persecutors.
R. Save me, O Lord, in your kindness.
From the Principal
Dear Parents:The Fair is coming up quickly. Please check the Website for details. This is an important event for the fulfillment of upcoming capital improvements for the school of the school. Please know that the cooperation of every parent is most important. We cannot solely rely on the good prayers of Father Cayet for the weather, so let us all add our intentions. The weather forecast until the beginning of the fair is beautiful, so the fair grounds should dry out and be in great shape. Thank you in advance for all your work. Know that every dollar raised will be spent carefully for the benefit of your children.
As we enter the second week of Lent, we invite you the services on Friday. Mass is at 8:30 and the Way of the Cross at 1:45.
The junior high student went to the Hawk Challenge last weekend. The participants and the winners are listed below. The students enjoyed the experience and had significant success. The competition was fierce and our students enjoyed the experience.
-- Dr. Gerard Toups
Principal
Calendar for the Week
Thursday, February 28First Grade Field Trip
Friday, March 1
Mass @ 8;30 - All are invited to attend.
Spirit Dress (Spring Fair T-Shirts okay)
Adopt-a-Child Collection
Stations of the Cross @ 1:45 - All are invited to attend.
Raffle Tickets Due (to be eligible for prizes)
Pay-One-Price Orders & Money Due (see Edline)
Donations for the Silent Auction Due
Saturday, March 2
Mini Cheer Clinic
Monday, March 4
Field Trip (7th Grade)
Wednesday, March 6
Circles of Care Classes
March Birthdays
Advisory Council Meeting @ 6:30
Thursday, March 7
Reconciliation (5th Grade)
Accelerated Reader Deadline
Friday, March 8
Mass @ 8:30 - All are invited to attend.
Spirit Dress (Spring Fair T-Shirts okay)
Early Dismissal - 11:30
Spring Fair
Saturday, March 9
Spring Fair
Sunday, March 10
Spring Fair
Due Friday, March 1
Spring Fair raffle tickets are due Friday, March 1, if you wish to qualify for prizes for the most sold. We will still accept raffle tickes after this date.Weekend-long ride band orders and money are due Friday, March 1. Orders should be placed through EDLINE. Ride bands are available after this date, but not at the discounted price.
Items for the silent auction are due by Friday, March 1. These can be brought to the office or collected through the carpool line each morning. Class basket themes are listed under the FAIR TAB on this website.
Circles of Care Classes - Wednesday, March 6
The Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People requires that all children enrolled in Catholic Schools receive Safe Environment training. The Diocese of Baton Rouge will provide such training for grades K-12 utilizing the program, Circles of Care.The Circles of Care lesson for your child's grade level is schedule on Wednesday, March 6. Parents have the right to opt their children out of receiving Safe Environment training. If you choose not to have your child participate in the training, it is required that you sign and submit THIS FORM to the office by Monday, March 4. We only need this form is you do not want your child to participate in the safety lesson.
It is the responsibility of the parents/guardians to ensure that school personnel are in receipt of this form.
The Circles of Care lesson plan for your child's grade level may be reviewed at www.diobrocyp.org.
March Birthdays - Wednesday, March 6
All students at St. Joseph who have a birthday in March may come out of uniform on Wednesday, March 6. This is the only day students with March birthdays may come out of uniform. There is no make-up day. Out of uniform guidelines can be found on the WEBSITE.
Accelerated Reader Deadline - Thursday, March 7
The deadline for third quarter Accelerated Reader is Thursday, March 7.Early Dismissal - Friday, March 8
We will have an 11:30 a.m. dismissal on Friday, March 8, so that workers may put the finishing touches on the fair.Buses will run before school, but there will be no buses at 11:30. Everyone will be carpool. There will be no after school care on that date.
We apologize for the inconvenience. We'll see you all at the Spring Fair!
Lenten Rice Bowls
Help make a difference in the lives of millions of people around the world suffering from poverty and hunger by participating in Catholic Relief Services' Lenten program, CRS Rice Bowl. CRS works on our behalf to care for the poorest in our world and to end global poverty. Visit www.crsricebowl.org to watch videos, find fun activities and learn more about the difference your prayers, fasting, and almsgiving make in the lives of our brothers and sisters in need.
Your Rice Bowl was sent home last week. To ensure that your donations will be put to use as soon as possible, please return your Rice Bowl to school the week of March 18th, or you may count the money in your Rice Bowl and make a check payable to St. Joseph School. Write "CRS Rice Bowl" in the memo line of the check.
Thanks in advance for your generous support.
February Crusaders
Congratulations to our February Crusaders!Rebekah Bass (7th Grade)
Jacob Dupont (K)
Congratulations to our Hawk Challengers!
Many congratulations to our students who participated in the Hawk Challenge at Hannon High School this past Saturday.Winners were:
7th Grade Math - 2nd place - Olivia Maurer
7th Grade Math - 3rd place - Joseph Pellitieri
8th Grade Math - 2nd place - Christina Ernst
7th Grade Science - 2nd place - Brennan Currier
6th Grade Social Studies - 1st place - Thomas Casey
6th Grade Social Studies - 2nd place - Vaughn Bell
7th Grade Social Studies - 2nd place - Alex Wisecarver
6th Grade English - 2nd place - Leigh Henderson
6th Grade English - 3rd place - Chase Mack
8th Grade English - 1st place - Emily Ransom
Other competitors were:
6th Grade - Sara Lavastida, Brett Monistee, Justin Hutches, Leigh Henderson, Vaughn Bell, Paige Bankston
7th Grade - Rebekah Bass, Hnnah Henderson, Gavrielle Gremillion
8th Grade - Lydia Pevey, Alyssa Henderson, Ian Waller, Dawson Pinion, Clairanne Johnson, Amy Fresina.
21 Balloons
Caroline Casey shows her project based on the novel, "The 21 Balloons". See all of the fifth grade projects at 21 BALLOONS.
Fifth Grade Field Trip
Fifth grade girls are ready for flight ... at the Stennis Space Center on February 25. See all of the field trip photos at FIELD TRIP.
Spring Fair - Volunteers
Dear Room Moms,Each class has been assigned a shift to cover. Everyone in your class will be asked to work the same shift. We tried this for the first time last year, and had great success. It was the first time we had complete shift coverage for the entire weekend. Below you will find a schedule of when your class will be responsible to work.
Friday 5:00pm – 8:00pm 3A & 3B
Friday 7:50pm – 11:00pm 7th & 8th
Saturday 9:30am – 1:00pm 5A & 5B
Saturday 12:50pm – 4:00pm PreK A & KA
Saturday 3:50pm – 7:00pm 4A, 4B & KB
Saturday 6:50pm – 10:30pm 6A , 6B & PreK B
Sunday 10:30am – 2:pm 1A & 1B
Sunday 1:50pm – 5:30pm 2A & 2B
-This schedule takes into account the younger grades having performances on Saturday. No parent will be asked to work a shift while their child is performing on stage.
-If any of your parents have more than one student, they may choose which child’s shift they will work.
-Please try to sign up as many as you can. There are plenty of things that need to be accomplished during each shift. The more people we have, the better.
Spring Fair - Stuffed Animals
We are asking for any old , but still in great condition, stuffed animals to be donated to the Spring Fair Prize Booth.Stuffed animal donations can be brought to the office starting immediately.
Thank you so much for your efforts!
Spring Fair - Confetti Eggs
St. Joseph School is now taking donations of eggshells to be used in the confetti egg booth.To easily clean eggs:
1. Poke a hole in the top of the egg with a knife.
2. Peel a small amount of the top of the shell (about the size of a nickel).
3. Pour out the egg.
4. Rinse well and air dry.
Please bring your eggshells to school. Mrs. Casey will collect them during morning assembly. Do not give them to the office or your homeroom teacher. Label your carton with your name and grade.
Each student who brings in two cartons of eggshells will receive a popsicle.
Community News
2013 PONCHATOULA YOUTH BASEBALL/SOFTBALL REGISTRATIONJanuary 26th - March 2nd
Walk-in Registration
Saturdays February 9th, 16th & 23rd
March 2nd
9am to 12pm at the Recreation Park Gym on Hoover Road
Forms may also be dropped off at the PARD gym during the week from 9am-3pm.
Forms received after March 2nd & through March 6th will be assessed a late fee.
Registration forms received after March 6th will be placed on a waiting list (first come, first serve) and if a spot becomes available, parents will be contacted.
Checks will be returned to those we were unable to place.
More information on registration, coaching, & sponsors can be found online at www.PARD1.com
For questions or comments please contact
Kim Coates
Athletic Coordinator
Ponchatoula Area Recreation District #1
19030 Ponchatoula Park Drive
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(985) 370-7273
(985) 370-7270 (fax)
CAMP KATERI
Register your child @ www.rosaryvillela.com for Camp Kateri!
$450 Overnight or $295 day camp.
Join Cqmp Kateri this summer for swimming, fishing, canoeing, arts and crafts, talent shows, campfires, singing, amd much, much more!
Camp Sessions are June 23-28 and July 14-19.
Camp is open to ages 7-13.
More information is available by contacting 225-294-5039.
Parish News
PersonnelFr. Cayet Mangiaracina, O.P. - Parochial Vicar and Administrator
Fr. David K. Seid, O.P, - In Residence
Larry J. Melancon - Deacon
Mike Agnello - Deacon
Dr. M.J. "Dutch" Schanzbach - 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
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