St. Joseph
Catholic School

Psalm 82

R. Rise up, O God, bring judgment to the earth. 

Defend the lowly and the fatherless;
render justice to the afflicted and the destitute.
Rescue the lowly and the poor;
from the hand of the wicked deliver them. 

R. Rise up, O God, bring judgment to the earth. 

I said: “You are gods,
all of you sons of the Most High;
yet like men you shall die,
and fall like any prince.” 

R. Rise up, O God, bring judgment to the earth.

From the Principal

Dear Parents, Grandparents, and Friends,

Monday the school had a very moving ceremony for Veterans Day. Students were invited to bring their relatives and friends who were veterans to school for the occasion. Seventeen individuals representing each branch of the armed forces introduced themselves and indicated where and when they had served. Students witnessed and participated in an observance that included the singing of patriotic songs and the playing of taps. We thank Mrs. Gaines, Mrs. Lloyd, Mrs. Chiasson, and all who helped them to make the morning very special.

The students are looking forward to Grandparents’ Day this Friday. We will have a Prayer Service at 1:00 p.m. We ask grandparents assemble at the church. A schedule of events will be given to grandparents at the Prayer Service. Three photographers will be available for pictures. There will be a book fair. It is a hectic day, but it is simply an opportunity for the students to show their Grandparents where they spend a large part of their time.

Thanks for all those who were so generous with the Raffle for the Football tickets. The total profit for the raffle was $16,000.00. That money is being set aside for the renovation of the gymnasium. See the article below for a list of winners.

-- Dr. Gerard Toups
    Principal

Calendar-at-aGlance

Thursday, November 14
Field Trip - 7th Grade
Catching Fire Premier Party

Friday, November 15
Grandparents' Day
Spirit Dress

Monday, November 18-Friday, November 22
Book Fair
Library Closed

Wednesday, November 20
Mass @ 8:30 with Pilgrims & Indians
Bring bagged, boxed, or canned good for the local needy.
Crusaders Announced
Crusader Dad Shirt Order Deadline

Friday, November 22
Spirit Dress

Monday, November 25-Friday, November 29
Thanksgiving Holidays

And the Raffle Winner Is .....

And the winners of the Saints or LSU tickets are:
first place - Adam Guy (ticket sold by Barrett Whittington)
second place - Dianne Curry (ticket sold by Samantha Wisecarver). 

The students who sold the most tickets are as follows:
1st - Preston Davidson (185)...
2nd - Brody Bridges (176)
3rd - Slade Smith (169). 

In the picture is, from left, Slade Smith, Barret Whittington, Brody Bridges, and Preston Davidson.
Congratulations to all and many thanks to all who participated!

Midquarter - Wednesday, November 13

Today, Wednesday, November 13, is the mid point of the second quarter. 

Please check EDLINE for your child's grades.

If your child has a "D" or "F" in any subject at this time, they have a notice with them. This notice needs to be signed and returned to the teacher signifying you are aware of the grade.

Catching Fire Party - Thursday, November 14

Catching Fire Movie Release Party

SJS Library

Thursday, November 14 - 5:00-6:30 p.m.

SJS 6th-8th Grade Students and Faculty

To enter students must have passed the AR test for Book One.

Prizes for best themed costume will be awarded.

Themed dishes are welcome for sharing.

Grandparents' Day - Friday, November 15

On Friday, November 15, grandparents of students at St. Joseph are invited to visit campus
.
This event is open to all students in the school. If grandparents are unavailable for any reason, students are welcome to invite a Special Visitor (aunt, uncle, parent, godparent, special family friend, etc.) as a substitute.

It is not required that every student have a grandparent, special visitor at school that day.

If your student does have a grandparent/special visitor that day, the following procedure should be followed:

1. Grandparents/Special Visitors meet in church at 1:00. Guidelines for the day and handouts will be provided.
2. Grandparents/Special Visitors go to the classroom to pick up student(s) for the SJS visit.
3. ONE designated person (with photo ID) is to check out the student from the homeroom teacher. They are, at that point responsible, for the student.
4. The student and grandparent/special visitor may take part in the pictures, refreshments, book fair, school tour, etc.
5. The one designated person who checked out the student may either dismiss from school with that student or check them back in with the teacher for regular dismissal.
6. No student will be checked out to a person who has not been designated by the parent on the form sent home.

Grandparents' Day picture order forms were sent home last week.. If you would like for your child to take a picture with his/her grandparents, plese send payment with the order form with your child on Grandparents' Day to give to the photographer. These forms/money will NOT be collected by the teachers. Each student/grandparent will be responsible to give the photographer the order. This simple step will make the picture line go much faster. Thank you for your help.

No ASC - Friday, November 15

There will be no After School Care available on Grandparents' Day, Friday, November 15.

Book Fair - November 18-22

The St. Joseph/Scholastic Book Fair will be held Monday-Friday, November 18-22. 

Our bookfair has its own website. You or anyone else may order from the website if you can't make it to the fair. This is great for filling that Christmas list! The website also has shopping times and a contact link to our bookfair chairman. Check it out at  BOOKFAIR.

We're looking for parent volunteers to help set up and run the book fair. If you'd like to be a volunteer, please sign up on EDLINE. Please note .... we especially need help on Grandparents' Day. If you can possibly help out, we really appreciate it!

Thank you in advance for your help.

Crusader Dads Shirts - due Wednesday, November 20

Hey, Dads and Granddads! Show your school spirit!

Crusader Dads are offering shirts for purchase by any dad or granddad in the school.

The shirts will come in the t-shirt version as well as a polo style.

Shirts may be ordered on EDLINE until Wednesday, November 20.

Once shirts are ordered, please remit payment to the school. Make checks payable to St. Joseph School.

T-Shirts are Badger brand. (Shown)
Logo on front and back.
Prices Small-XL 15.50
2X-3X 18.50

Polo shirts are Badger brand. (Not shown)
Color-Navy
Logo on front.
Prices Small-XL 26.00
2X-3X 29.00

Thanksgiving Holidays - November 25-29

St. Joseph Catholic School will be closed Monday-Friday, November 25-29, in observance of Thanksgiving. We hope everyone has a blessed week off.

Father/Daughter Dance - Friday, December 13

It's Totally Awesome 80's at the annual Father/Daughter Dance.

The theme is 80's wear. An award will be given out for the best dressed couple!

All grades are invited.

All dads are welcome to come and enjoy a night out with their little girl(s).

There will be music, dancing, food, drinks, and pictures available.

Friday, December 13, from 7:00-9:30 p.m.

The early bird price is $20. This admits one dad and one daughter. It's only $5.00 extra for each additional dad or daughter.

At the door, the price increases to $30 per dad/daughter with an extra $5.00 for each additional dad/daughter.

We know special circumstances permit another male figure in the student's life. This may include grandfather, uncle, etc.

Sign up on EDLINE specifying the gir(s) who will be attending and who will be their escort. Sendyour check to the office.

2013-2014 Student Council Officers

2013-2014 SJS Student Council Officers: (from left)
Taylor Raiford, treasurer; Hannah Henderson, president; Jourdan Cheek, secretary; Olivia Maurer, vice president. 

Congratulations to these eighth grade students!

2013-2014 Student Council Members

Congratulations to our 2013-2014 SJS Student Council members. All students are in grades 5-8. 

Front row from left are Jude Dulski, Devin Schwaibold, and Landen Davis. 

Seated from left are Maria Guay, Camryn Ernst, Paige Bankston, Skylar Cheek, and MacKenzie Stewart. 

Standing from left are Ethan Mauterer, Deno Talbot, Brett Monistere, Taylor Raiford, Olivia Maurer, Hannah Henderson, Jourdan Cheek, Victoria Perrin, and Marlee Little.

WWII Museum

Kade Bleakley models his sailor hat from the submarine simulator enjoyed by the 8th grade students on their recent trip to the World War II Museum in New Orleans. 

More pictures of the field trip can be seen at Photo Albums at WWII MUSEUM.

STA 7th Grade Retreat

SJS 7th graders enjoyed a day off campus last week while attending a retreat given by St. Thomas Aquinas High School retreat team. To see more pictures, go to RETREAT.

Veterans' Day Ceremony

On this special day, we thank all of veterans who have served for our freedom. 

We also thank those who joined us this morning for our Veterans' Day Ceremony. 

To see more pictures of the ceremony, please visit VETERANS.

Parish News

Personnel
Fr. Paul A. McDuffie, Pastor
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