Newsletter (Archived): April 5th Newsletter - Apr 5, 2017 - Apr 13, 2017 [Archive]
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
CARPOOL NOTICE FOR THIS FRIDAY
NO ONE WILL BE ABLE TO GET TO CARPOOL VIA REGULAR ROUTES OFF OF MAIN STREET THIS FRIDAY DUE TO THE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL.
AFTER TALKING TO THE CHIEF OF POLICE, THE ONLY AVAILABLE ROUTE WILL BE TO FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS BELOW:
FROM HWY 22, YOU WILL TURN ONTO HWY 51 (BY THE NEW RACETRAC). GO PAST WALMART AND TURN RIGHT ONTO BARRINGER DRIVE (BY FLORIDA PARISHES BANK). CONTINUE ON BARRINGER UNTIL IT CURVES INTO N. 7TH ST. AND THEN TURN RIGHT ONTO W. CHESTNUT. YOU WILL THEN TURN LEFT ONTO N. 8TH STREET AND GET INTO THE CARPOOL LANE.
EXPECT DELAYS, BUT PLEASE BE COURTEOUS, PATIENT, AND SAFE.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND COOPERATION!!!
***YOU MAY WANT TO CONSIDER THIS ROUTE TOMORROW AS WELL DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL WILL BE OPENING AT 4PM THURSDAY FOR FAMILY NIGHT.
Early Dismissal
We will have early dismissal on Friday, April 7th due to the Strawberry Festival traffic. Dismissal will be at 11:15. We will have buses in the morning for students but NOT in the afternoon. Please make the necessary arrangements.
No After School Care
Rice Bowls
Dear Parents and Families,
Thank you for participating in CRS Rice Bowl this Lent.
We hope that this program provided an enriching Lenten experience for your family!
Please send your CRS Rice Bowls to school with your child next week:
Holy Week (Monday – Thursday)
Thank you for sharing your prayers and gifts with our brothers and sisters in need this Lent. Together, our school is making a difference in the lives of the poor.
Strawberry Fest Parking
We need volunteers to help with this fundraiser. Please use the link below to register for a shift. There are only a few shifts left. We do still need volunteers for Wednesday evening as well. This is a great fundraiser for our school and is coordinated by the Crusader Dads.
Moms and Dads can help with this event. All proceeds help our school!
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/20F094DAAAB2CA4FA7-strawberry
Living Stations of the Cross
Living Stations of the Cross will be held on Thursday, April 13th at 8:30 a.m. in the gym. All are welcomed to attend.
Nominations Needed
Mr. Jeff LeSaicherre will complete his term on our School Advisory Council this year. We want to thank Jeff for his service and contributions over the last term. Please email Mrs. Ragusa (dragusa@sjscrusaders.org) if you would like to nominate yourself or another parent for this position. We will accept nominations through April 7th. Voting will take place on RenWeb during the remainder of April.
Easter Holidays
St Joseph will be closed Friday, April 14th through Friday, April 21st for the Easter Holidays. We hope all of our St Joseph families have a peaceful and restful break.
Home and School Meeting
Our last meeting of the school year will be April 11th. Please mark your calendars! We are inviting summer camps in our area to set up tables with information at this meeting. Also, Mrs. Ragusa will deliver a presentation on the future dreams for growth and capital improvements at St. Joseph. We will serve jambalaya for dinner and students will watch a movie during the meeting. Students will not have homework.
Yearbooks
We have a few extra 2015-2016 yearbooks in the office. We will sell them on a first come first serve basis. Please call the office if you would like to purchase one.
Tution
Just a friendly reminder that the tuition deadline for the 2017-2018 school year is Friday, April 28th.
Confetti Eggs
Please send clean eggshells to school for the confetti egg booth.
How to clean eggshells:
1. Make a quarter sized hole at the top of the raw egg.
2. Pour out raw egg and rinse.
3. Place back in carton.
4. Drop off all egg cartons in the gym.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!!!
Be sure to write your name and class on the carton. Students will receive CRUSADER CASH for each carton.
Stuffed Animals
LOOKING FOR STUFFED ANIMALS
Our Spring Fair is in need of stuffed animals for the Prize Booth. Please send new or gently used and washed stuffed animals to the gym for the Spring Fair. Thank you for your support!
Coming Soon
- April 6th (Thursday) Cap & Gown Pictures
- April 7th (Friday) Early dismal---bus in the morning, no buses in the afternoon, no aftercare
- April 12th (Wednesday) NO MASS
- April 13th (Thursday) Living Stations
- April 14th - 21st EASTER HOLIDAYS
- April 23rd (Tuesday) 8th Grade Breakfast & Graduation
- April 25th (Tuesday) Mid Quarter
- April 28th (Friday) Tuition Due
- April 30th (Sunday) 1st Communion
- May 2nd (Tuesday) May Birthdays-free dress
- May 3rd (Wednesday) May Crowning at 9:15
- May 4th (Thursday) Crusader of the Month Luncheon
- May 5th-7th SJS SPRING FAIR
- May 9th (Tuesday) June Birthdays
- May 15th (Monday) 8th grade exams
- May 16th (Tuesday) 8th grade exams
- May 18th (Thursday) 8th grade exams and half day
- May 19th (Friday) prek closing program
- May 19th (Friday) 6th & 7th grade exams
- May 22nd (Monday) KInder closing program
- May 22nd (Monday) 6th & 7th grade exams
- May 23rd (Tuesday) 8th grade breakfast and graduation
- May 23rd (Tuesday) 6th & 7th grade exams
- May 25th (Thursday) Awards
- May 26th (Friday) Half day for students and last day
- May 29th (Monday) Memorial Day
Nun Run
Anyone interested in participating in the annual Nun Run please see the attached flyer below.
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