Newsletter (Archived): Newsletter 1000 - May 1, 2013 - May 8, 2013 [Archive]
Psalm 122
R. Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.I rejoiced because they said to me,
“We will go up to the house of the LORD.”
And now we have set foot
within your gates, O Jerusalem.
R. Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.
Jerusalem, built as a city
with compact unity.
To it the tribes go up,
the tribes of the LORD.
R. Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.
According to the decree for Israel,
to give thanks to the name of the LORD.
In it are set up judgment seats,
seats for the house of David.
R. Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.
Calendar for the Week
Wednesday, May 1Tuition 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)
Math-a-Thon T-Shirts w/Spirit Dress
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
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.
A/R 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.
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.
Congratulations, McKenzie!
Congratulations to McKenzie Stewart, fourth grader at SJS! Her beautiful art poster took third place in the state DOTD aviation art contest. We are proud of McKenzie!
Math-a-Thon Shirts - Wedneday, May 8
Math-a-Thon t-shirts were sent home today.
Students who earned a Math-a-Thon t-shirt may wear them to school with spirit dress on Wednesday, May 8.
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.
Home & School Officers
Congratulations to our 2013-2014 Home & School Association officers!Our parents and teachers have elected the following to the indicated posts:
president - Kimberly Thibodeaux
vice president - Jerod Breaux
treasurer - Crystal Smith
recording secretary - Shelley Ernst
corresponding secretary - Abby Anderson
historian - Sean Benoit
parliamentarian - Kevin Raiford.
We wish to thank everyone who ran for offices.
We'd also like to thank our outgoing officers for a job well done and welcome our incoming officers. We look forward to a great new school year.
Library Book Roundup
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.
Summer Reading 2013
In order to simplify our program for Summer Reading, a few changes have been made.Students going into grades 2-8 will no longer be given specific titles to read. Instead, a point requirement will be made. This will allow students to read more of the books that interest them.
These students will be graded by the amount of AR points that they obtain out of the amount that is required. As an added bonus, any points obtained that exceed the Summer Reading requirement will be added to the first quarter!
Students (grades 2-8) may read whatever book they choose as long as:
* it meets grade level requirements, and
* the student has never taken a test on the book before.
Students in grade 1 will be given specific titles to read because they are not familiar with the AR program yet.
Reading requirements and summer testing dates can be found on this website under the LIBRARY TAB.
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.
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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.
PHS LADY WAVE VOLLEYBALL CAMP
July 16-19 @ Ponchatoula Recreation Park Gym
Ages 8-14
7:30-11:00
Cost is $60. This includes a camp t-shirt.
Registration forms are in the SJS office.
More information can be obtained from Lauren Long at 985-634-3938.
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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