Newsletter (Archived): Newsletter 999 - Apr 24, 2013 - May 1, 2013 [Archive]
Psalm 67
R. O God, let all the nations praise you!May God have pity on us and bless us;
may he let his face shine upon us.
So may your way be known upon earth;
among all nations, your salvation.
R. O God, let all the nations praise you!
May the nations be glad and exult
because you rule the peoples in equity;
the nations on the earth you guide.
R. O God, let all the nations praise you!
May the peoples praise you, O God;
may all the peoples praise you!
May God bless us,
and may all the ends of the earth fear him!
R. O God, let all the nations praise you!
From the Principal
Dear Parents,Please know that the effort to insure the safety of the students continues. When we heard about the shooting yesterday, all gates leading into the campus were checked to make sure they were locked. Doors leading into the buildings were locked. Staff members were stationed in such a manner that all areas of the campus could be monitored. Later the school received a phone call from Chief Layrisson that the school was not in the area of concern. Staff continued to be watchful and students were monitored. Recesses were held in the gymnasium.
Congratulations to Emily Ransom! Emily took first place at state literary rally for English I among Division V schools. Emily competed as an eighth grader on a ninth grade level course. This is the second year in a row that SJS has had the state winner in Englsh I.
Four St. Joseph Alumni who attend Ponchatoula High School were inducted into the 2013 Exclusives Club. Seniors in high school who score 28 or higher on their ACT test are members of the club. Scott Felder plans to attend LSU, Lane Perriloux will attend University of Louisiana at Monroe, Taylor Ransom will attend Tulane and Luke Yoes will attend Southeastern. Taylor is also to be congratulated for being named Senior Student of the Year for the District. It makes members of the St. Joseph School staff proud to see our students have success at the secondary level.
-- Dr. Gerard Toups
Principal
Calendar for the Week
Wednesday, April 24Midquarter Reports
Friday, April 26
Mass @ 8:30 - All are invited to attend.
Spirit Dress
Track Pictures for Sub Elementary & Elementary Students
Monday, April 29
Track Pictures for Middle & Junior High
Tuesday, April 30
Athletic Banquet @ 7:00
Wednesday, May 1
Tuition for 2013-2014 Due to the Office
Loan Papers for 2013-2014 Due to the Office
May Birthdays
Thursday, May 2
June Birthdays
Friday, May 3
Mass @ 8:30 - All are invited to attend.
Adopt-a-Child Collection
Spirit Dress
May Crowning
Crusaders Luncheon
4th Quarter Accelerated Reader Deadline
Sock Hop
Monday, May 6
8th Grade Exams (Reading/Science)
Tuesday, May 7
8th Grade Exams (English/SS)
Wednesday, May 8
8th Grade Exams (Math)
Thursday, May 9
8th Grade Breakfast/Practice
Friday, May 10
Mass @ 8:30 - All are invited to attend.
Spirit Dress
Sunday, May 12
Mothers' Day
Monday, May 13
8th Grade Awards @ 10:00
Tuesday, May 14
8th Grade Promotion @ 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 16
6th & 7th Exams (Reading/Science)
PreK/K Picnic @ 11:00-1:00
Friday, May 17
Mass @ 8:30 - All are invited to attend.
Spirit Dress
Kindergarten Promotion @ 10:00
PreK Promotion @ 12:30
Monday, May 20
6th & 7th Exams (English/SS)
Tuesday, May 21
6th & 7th Exams (Math)
Wednesday, May 22
Field Day
Thursday, May 23
Mass @ 8:30 - All are invited to attend.
Awards Ceremony @ 9:30 in Gym
Fourth Quarter Ends
Last Day for Students
Catholic Identity Surveys - Tuesday, April 30
From our Superintendant of Catholic Schools, Diocese of Baton Rouge - Dr. Melanie Verges:In an effort to improve system practices and contribute to the data set for accreditation, the Diocese of Baton Rouge is conducting a Catholic Identity Defining Characteristics Survey of various stakeholders.
Much the same as with the academic surveys taken earlier this year, principals are asked to send survey links to respective stakeholders and reminders so that responses are received.
The surveys will be open through April 30.
Survey Links:
Parent & Community Survey: http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/5204522.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. Please let us know if you have any questions or if we can be of further assistance.
Blessings,
Dr. Mel
2013-2014 Tuition - Wednesday, May 1
The deadline is coming up soon!Tuition for the 2013-2014 school year is due to the school office on Wednesday, May 1. The technology fee is also due at this time.
Loan papers for tuition (including the technology fee) are also due to the school office on Wednesday, May 1.
May Birthdays - Wednesday, May 1
All students at St. Joseph who have a birthday in May may come out of uniform on Wednesday, May 1. This is the only day students with May birthdays may come out of uniform. There is no make-up day. Out of uniform guidelines can be found on the WEBSITE.
June Birthdays - Thursday, May 2
All students at St. Joseph who have a birthday in June may come out of uniform on Thursday, May 2. This is the only day students with June birthdays may come out of uniform. There is no make-up day. Out of uniform guidelines can be found on the WEBSITE.
Sock Hop - Friday, May 3
Mark your calendars! The final sock hop of the year will be held in the gym on Friday, May 3. This is for students in 5th-8th grades.
Look for details to follow next week.
Accelerated Reader Deadline - Friday, May 3
The last day to take Accelerated Reader tests for all students in all grades is Friday, May 3.The library will be closed after this date.
Other important library dates to remember are as follows:
Last day for AR tests Friday, May 3
8th grade books due Monday, May 6
1st-7th grade books due Friday, May 10
Library Book Round-up
The library will be closing soon for the year, and that means that all library books will need to be returned. It’s time to go on a hunt and round-up those missing books! Search under the bed, in your closet, in your cubby, and in your desk. We understand if you are still reading for AR, but if you aren’t please return the books that you no longer need.
If library books are not returned by the end of the year, they will be considered lost and a fee will be assessed.
Library Dates to Remember:
Last day for AR tests Friday, May 3
8th grade books due Monday, May 6
1st-7th grade books due Friday, May 10.
Congratulations to our Crusaders!
Congratulations to our April Crusaders!Kennedy Martin, 7th grade, is our Crusader.
Billy Anderson, 3rd grade, is our Mini Crusader.
Way to go, St. Joseph Crusaders!
Teacher Appreciation Week - May 6-10
Teacher Appreciation WeekMonday, May 6th: Sweets for teachers' lounge provided by PreK - 4th grade.
Soft Drinks for teachers' lounge provided by 5th grade.
Tuesday, May 7th: "Classroom Supply Day"
This day is themed for students to bring their teacher miscellaneous supplies used in the classroom (Ex.: paper clips, staples, post-its, highlighters, tape, dry erase supplies, etc....)
Wednesday, May 8th: Home and School will provide lunch for the teachers.
Thursday, May 9th: Breakfast items for the teachers' lounge provided by 6th and 7th grade. Set up by 7:15am.
Friday, May 10th: Students may bring a teacher appreciation gift to their teachers.
May Crowning
Congratulations to Blair Atkins, Christina Ernst, and Claireanne Johnson. They have been chosen to crown Mary duirng our annual May Crowning at Mass on Friday, May 3.The girl chosen to crown Mary will be announced at a later date. The other two girls will act as honor guard.
Cafeteria News
The cafeteria wants to remind parents of the following important deadlines:Last day to accept checks in the cafeteria: May 3
Payments to cafeteria must be cash or money order after this date.
Deadline for refund request forms to the cafeteria: May 17
Last day for online payments: May 31
Please contact Mrs. Gwen Klein, cafeteria manager, with questions: 985-386-8075.
Track Pictures
Track Students
**Track pictures for Sub Elementary and Elementary groups will be taken THIS FRIDAY, April 26th, after mass.
** Track pictures for Middle School and Jr. High groups will be taken MONDAY morning, April 29th.
The order forms and details are being sent home today in the Wednesday packet.
Please be sure to read through them carefully.
Because this is such a HUGE group of students at one time,
we have to stay on a schedule and need total cooperation.
Eighth Grade Trip
The eighth grade class has chosen this week to be away for their class trip.The students are touring through parts of Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee.
A day-by-day pictoral of the trip can be found on this site at
EIGHTH GRADE TRIP.DAY 1
EIGHTH GRADE TRIP DAY 2 (part 1)
EIGHTH GRADE TRIP DAY 2 (part 2)
EIGHTH GRADE TRIP DAY 3.
Please join with us as we ask God's blessiing on them as they travel.
Community News
CAMP KATERIRegister your child @ www.rosaryvillela.com for Camp Kateri!
$450 Overnight or $295 day camp.
Join Camp Kateri this summer for swimming, fishing, canoeing, arts and crafts, talent shows, campfires, singing, and 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.
Mi5Ke RUN/WALK
Proceeds benfit the Mike Darouse St. Thomas Aquinas High School Scholarship Fund and the Esophageal Cancer Action Network
Scheduled for Saturday, May 11 - Start Time 9:00 a.m. @ Cate Square
Registration/Check in - 8:00 a.m.
$25/person for pre-registration
$20/person for senior citizens and any military members
$30/person for all day of race
Register at www.Mi5ke.com.
For more information, please contact 985-974-4419 or shirleydarouse@att.net.
OAK KNOLL COUNTRY CLUB
Summer Memberships -
Looking for a healthy and fun alternative for your family this summer? Oak Knoll Country Club is offering a special summer family membership jut for you! Available from Memorial Day through Labor Day (May 25 - September 2).
Enjoy unlimited swimming, tennis, and golf for the entire fmaily for only $300 (cart fee additional).
Pool memberships also available for only $150 per family.
Discounted rates for pool parties are also available to summer members.
Tennis and golf camps as well as golf lessons are also offered.
Contact Michele at mfirmin@oakknollcountryclub.com or call the office at 985-345-2387 extension 1 for further details.
HOOPSTER BASKETBALL CAMP
June 17-20 @ 9:00-noon
for girls ages 5-10 and boys ages 5-10
St. Joseph Gym
Cost before June 3 is $65. Cost after June 3 is $75.
Each camper will receive a camp t-shirt and basketball.
For additional information, please contact Kristi Gill @ 985-507-4778.
Registration forms are available in the school office.
SUMMER ENRICHMENT READING PROGRAM ONLINE PROGRAMS
for grades K-4th
Phonics, long-word decoding, fluency, comprehension, love of reading
Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
For more information or to register, please call 1-800-964-9974.
DAY CAMP TANGI 2013
A special summer pgoram has beend esigned to continue Girl Scouting throughout the year. Girls Scout Day Camp means adventure, exploration, and fond memories for the girls and volunteers alike. Camp offers girls an opportunity to develop their full individual potential through value-based programs which will include arts and crats, games, songs, camping skills, and water fun. Junior and above will have the option of overnight camping on Wednesday. Your daughter will not want to miss this great opportunity.
July 8-12 @ 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Girl Scout Camp Whispering Pines, Independence
for all girls entering K through 12th grade. Girls are welcome to register with a friend. Girls who are not a registered Girl Scout must register as a Girl Scout at the time of Day Camp Registration.
Cost is $50 per registered Girl Scouts or $62 per NON-Girls Scouts (includes $12 registration fee).
For more information, please contact Katherine Mott @ 985-386-2478 or Rachel Cowell @ 985-507-7819.
Registration forms are in the office.
SOUTHEASTERN CAMP DISCOVERY
Enrichment for academically gifted/advanced students.
for students in grades 1-6 (2012-2013 school year)
Students must be enrolled in a gifted program or be recommended by a teacher.
Monday-Thursday, 8:30-12:30 June 10-27
Southeastern Louisiana University Laboratory School
$175 per child or $160 per child if registereing multiple children from the same household.
Capacity is 15 students per grade level for 60 students total - first come, first serve policy.
For additional information or applications, please contact Dr. Susan Zimlich @ susan.zimlich@selu.edu or 985-549-5083.
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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