Lent

As we move into this special time in our Church year, let us remember to reflect on the blessings in our lives as well as offer sacrifices and service during this Lenten season. Ash Wednesday services will be held on February 10th at 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 pm. Our school will host Stations of the Cross each Friday at 1:45 p.m. during Lent beginning on February 19th and concluding with our Living Stations of the Cross on Holy Thursday, March 24th. This event will take place in the gym at 8:30 a.m. We invite you to join us for these activities.

Mardi Gras Holidays

St Joseph will be closed all next week for the Mardi Gras hlidays. School will resume Monday, February 15th.

Crusader of the Month

St. Joseph recently recognized 5th grader, Brock Smith (standing) and 2nd grader, Sophie LaCroix (seated) as Crusaders of the Month for January. Both received a basket of goodies donated by Berrytown Produce and will soon see their picture on our new office lobby wall. Congratulations!

Beta Club

Congratulations to the newest Beta Club members who were recently inducted into the St Joseph Chapter. We are very proud of them. These students are: Hannah Habistritinger, Ali Foster, Hanna Bankston, Sophie Romano, Abigail LeSaicherre, Brayden Thompson, Ashton Vining, Josh McLain, Mason Richard, Case Johnson, Jake Berner, Cole Landry, and Matthew Pellittieri.

Open House

Open House for perspective students and their families will be held on Tuesday February 16th. We will hold two session where parents can tour the school. The first session will be held at 10 am and the second will be at 6 pm. If there is someone you would like us to send an invitation to about our open house, please contact the office. We would love to share our wonderful school with everyone.

Prospective Parents Invitation

Pictures

Absentee and retake for individuals as well as class pictures will be taken on Thursday February 4th.

Father Daughter Dance

The theme for this year's Father Daughter Dance is "The Sweetheart Dance" and will be held on Friday February 19th. Come dressed casual in jeans, red or pink shirts or in your fanciest attire. Cost is $25 a couple and $5 for each additional child. Food, snacks and drinks will be served and pictures will be available for purchse. All dad's can come enjoy a great night with their daughters and dance the night away. Please return the attached form and money to the office.

Father Daughter Dance

Fair Meeting

Our next fair meeting will be Monday February 15th. We will meet for 6pm in the library. This is the Monday that the kids are back in school from Mardi Gras break.

Valentine's Day

The 2016 St. Joseph Catholic School Student Council will begin our annual Valentine’s Day fundraiser for charity on January 25, 2016. This year, we are selling Valentine’s Day themed pencils and hearts. The heart with the pencil will cost a $1.00. The proceeds from the sale will go toward a charity in our area.

The heart and the pencil will be distributed to students on Monday, February 15, 2016, due to the Mardi Gras holiday being the week before.

Below is a flyer with more information and a copy of the order form.

Valentine's Day Letter
Valentine's Day Tickets

Spring Fair

A few documents went home last week in the Wednesday packet about the Spring Fair. These documents can be opened belowed as well as a picture of this years Spring Fair T-shirt. Don't forget, the Spring Fair is April 22nd, 23rd and 24th and it will be here before we know it!

Fair Tshirt
Sponsorship form
Tshirt order Form

Communication

It is imperative that we are able to contact all of our parents at any time in case of an emergency. Therefore, we encourage our parents to receive the “All-Call” on their cell phones as well as their home phones. An example of this would be in the event of sudden school closure or cancellation of events, programs, or activities.

Once your cell phone number is in our “All-Call” system, we then encourage parents to “opt-in” to the TEXT feature. This will allow you to receive important messages as well, should we have to contact ALL parents at one time. For more detail information see the attached form below.

School Communication

Looking Ahead

  • February 3rd (Wednesday) Midquarter Reports

  • February 4th (Thursday) Class pictures and retakes

  • February 8th-12th NO SCHOOL FOR MARDI GRAS HOLIDAYS

  • February 19th (Friday) Father/Daughter Dance

  • February 16th (Tuesday) Open House for new students. Tours at 10 am and 6pm

  • February 22nd (Monday) Registration begins for new students

  • February 23rd (Tuesday) 8th grade take cap and gown pictures

  • February 24th-26th Beta Club members attend State Convention

Photo Gallery

Several pictures have been added of our St Joseph students so be sure to check out our photo gallery. A lot of wonderful things are happening here at school! To view the pictures go to PHOTO GALLERY under the COMMUNITY TAB of the website. You can download and save/copy any pictures of your child. Pictures are added every week, keep checking!

Partners in Faith

The February issue of Partners in Faith is attached below for our SJS families to read. This is a great way for families to help their children grow in their Catholic Faith.

February



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