Newsletter (Archived): September 27th Newsletter - Sep 27, 2017 - Oct 4, 2017 [Archive]
Grandparents Day
Grandparent's Day Permission Form
SJS Grandparent's Day is this Friday, September 29th, beginning at 10:00 in the gym.
One designated person ( with photo I.D.) is to check out the student from the homeroom teacher. They are at this point responsible for the student(s).
No student will be checked out to a person who has not been designated by the parent on the form below.
This form is due to the homeroom teacher tomorrow, September 28,2017.
NO AFTER SCHOOL CARE THIS FRIDAY!!
Dinner , Dance & Auction
St. Joseph Dinner, Dance & Auction proudly presents: Throwback to Prom!
October 21, 2017
Check our our Flash Sale! Flyers went home today. Deadline for sale is this Friday, September 29th
Circles of Care
Circles of Care-Parents
It is required each year that the schools and churches of the Diocese offer parents information pertaining to creating safe environments for children. The Diocese provides these flyers for parents to review. The information on the flyer is set by the Office of Child and Youth Protection and changes each year.
Please click the link below to review the 2017/2018 Parent flyers that are listed under “Family Nights”
(Justice, Hope, Charity, Temperance, Prudence, Fortitude)
http://diobr.org/ministries/administrative-services/child-and-youth-protection
Circles of Care-Students
It is required by the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People that all children enrolled in Catholic Schools and Parishes receive Safe Environment training. The Diocese of Baton Rouge provides such training called Circles of Care. This lesson will be taught to our PreK-5th grade students on Thursday, October 12, 2017.
The 6th – 8th graders will have their lesson October 9th, 10th, or 12th depending on their exam schedule. These lessons will be taught by their Religion teacher.
Parents may review their child’s lesson plan that will be taught in the classroom prior to this date by going to http://diobr.org/ministries/administrative-services/child-and-youth-protection then click on the lesson pertaining to your child’s grade level listed under Curriculum.
IF you DO NOT want your child to receive this lesson, please click below and read, complete, and return the 2017/2018 OPT OUT FORM to the school office in a marked envelope to the attention of Cory Pinion NO LATER THAN Friday, October 5, 2017.
Student Council Fundraiser
Childhood Cancer and Leukemia Awareness Month
Leukemia is the most common cancer in children and teens, accounting for almost 1 out of 3 cancers. To show our support for Childhod Cancer Awareness Month, students will be able to donate $1 (or more) and wear jeans with a colored shirt on Thursday, October 5, 2017. The colors associated with Childhood Cancer and Leukemia are gold and orange. However, there are many other cancers with their own colors of support. The money raised will go to Perry's Posse, a non-profit organization who will give financial, spiritual, and emotional support to children who are active cancer patients in the River Parishes. The organization began after Mrs. Ernst and Mrs. Curtis' brother, Perry, died of Leukemia in January 2014. Since then, the group has supported patients around Louisiana and the United States as well.
Home & School Book Fair Night
H&S Meeting – October 12th – Book Fair Family Night – Dinner at 6pm
Please RSVP - See Form Below
Word of The Week
Our word of the week is Courtesy.
Bible verse: "Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others." Philippians 2:4
Faith is our virtue/ word of focus for the month
Tithing
PLEASE FILL OUT THE INFORMATION ON THE FORM BELOW AND RETURN TO SCHOOL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Tithing
If the parent is a registered, financially supporting member of St. Joseph Catholic Parish, a tuition benefit is available to that parent. To qualify for tuition as a financially supporting parishioner, a family’s weekly contribution to St. Joseph Church should be a minimum of $8.00/week ($416 annually). These contributions are to be made in full by December 31, 2017. Contributions made after December 31, 2017 will not count toward tithing for 2017 and tuition rates will not be adjusted for the next school year (2018-2019). Regular use of the Sunday envelope is necessary as a sign of financial support of the Church.
(2017-2018 Handbook, p. 21)
Looking Ahead
September 29th - Grandparents Day
October 4th - Living Rosary
October 6th - NO SCHOOL Professional Development Day for Teachers
October 9th PreK - 2nd Conferences
October 9th, 10th & 12th - 6-8 Exams
October 9th- 13th - Book Fair
October 12th - Home and School meeting and Family Night at the Book Fair!
October 14th - Public Square Rosary
October 16th - Half Day 11:15 a.m. dismissall NO BUSES!
October 18th - Report Cards
October 27th - Fall Fest
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