St. Joseph
Catholic School

Psalm 148

R. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. 

Praise the LORD from the heavens;
praise him in the heights.
Praise him, all you his angels;
praise him, all you his hosts. 

R. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. 

Let the kings of the earth and all peoples,
the princes and all the judges of the earth,
Young men too, and maidens,
old men and boys. 

R. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. 

Praise the name of the LORD,
for his name alone is exalted;
His majesty is above earth and heaven. 

R. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. 

He has lifted up the horn of his people;
Be this his praise from all his faithful ones,
from the children of Israel, the people close to him.
Alleluia. 

R. Heaven and earth are full of your glory.

Calendar for the Week

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 
Shorts/Capris and Spirit Shirts - You may wear any socks and tennis you wish.

Thursday, May 23
Mass @ 8:30 - All are invited to attend.
Awards Ceremony @ 9:30 in Gym
Fourth Quarter Ends
Last Day for Students

Athletes of the Year

Congratulations to our Athletes of the Year - Lydia Pevey and Johnathan Boudreaux! Way to go, Crusaders!

St. Joseph School would like to thank  Mr. David Atkins and Mr. Dennis Pevey for cooking the crawfish pasta for the Sports Award Ceremony last week. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. 

We would also like to thank all of the coaches who have given so much of their time to coach our teams this past year. 

A special thank you goes to Coach Larry Bleakley who has coached boys basketball for several years and Mrs. Jerri Pevey who has coached Cross Country and Track for the past few years. We appreciate your skills and dedication that you have shared with the students of St. Joseph Catholic School. We will miss you both!

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.

END OF THE YEAR REFUND REQUEST

Duke State Recognition

Congratulations to these five 7th Grade Duke Tip honorees. Pictured here in front of the A. A. Fredericks Auditorium on the campus of Northwestern State University of Louisiana after receiving their medals are left to right: Abby Anderson, Olivia Maurer, Kaylon Willoughby, Brennan Currier, and Joseph Pellettieri.

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:

1st-7th grade books due Friday, May 10.

May Crowning

Christina Ernst, Clairanne Johnson, and Blair Atkins prepare to crown Our Lady during Mass on May 3.

Clairanne crowned as Christina and Blair acted as Honor Guard. The second grade girls in their white First Communion dresses led the procession and each presented Our Lady with a white rose.

See all the pictures of the May Crowning at http://sjscrusaders.org/photo-albums/324.html.

Summer Reading

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.

Yearbooks 2012-2013

Now's the time to order those yearbooks for the closing year 2012-2013.

Yearbooks are much like last year's with over 100 full-color pages with lots and lots of pictures. 

The cost of the yearbook is $40. The order form is on EDLINE. The money should be sent to the office in a marked envelope. Yearbooks will be delivered shortly after school starts in August. 

Community News

ST. JOSEPH VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
June 10-14
Registration is open May 13-June 7 at http://stjosephsonline.com/vacation-bible-school.html.


CAMP KATERI

Register 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.


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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. 



STA COACH ERROL GAUFF'S BASKETBALL CAMP

Tuesday-Friday, May 28-31          8:30-noon

boys & girls ages 6-10                  $90

For more information contact Coach Gauff at 985-542-7662 or egauff@stafalcons.org.



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.



FUTURE LEADERS YOUTH PROGRAM

This summer, WBLBCYC will be launching its first summer youth program entitled "Future Leaders Youth Program". Future Leaders Youth Program will provide a variety of educational, physical fitness, and recreational activities for boys and girls from the ages of 5-14 years old. Our teachers are local and certified, and they will be assisted by college students who are seeking degrees in Education. Our porgram will include classes in reading, math, computer lab, arts & cracts, and physical education. 

Location: Michael J. Kenney Center 
601 West Coleman Avenue
Hammond, LA 70403

May 28-July 26
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Contact:
April Simmons @ 985-634-1625
Darryl Smith @ 985-277-5902
wblbcommunityyouthcenter@yahoo.com

Parish News

Personnel
Fr. 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  

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
June 10-14
Registration is open May 13-June 7 at http://stjosephsonline.com/vacation-bible-school.html.