Newsletter (Archived): November 20th Newsletter - Nov 20, 2019 - Nov 28, 2019 [Archive]
UNBOUND COLLECTION THIS WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 4
For the 2019-2020 school year St. Joseph School will continue its long-standing tradition of supporting and serving those who need a hand-up. One way we do this is through the UNBOUND program. Each month students are asked to bring a donation to school on the specified collection date. Their contributions will be brought forward during the Offertory of the Mass and then forwarded to Unbound. The money that is collected goes to the care and support of the two children that we have chosen to help-Markus, age 14, from India and our new friend, Trey, age 3, from Costa Rica.
The following quote is from the Unbound website. You can learn more about the history of the organization, its goals and impact by going to unbound.org.
Unbound is an international nonprofit founded by lay Catholics grounded in the Gospel call to put the needs of the marginalized and vulnerable first.
We inspire confidence and offer opportunity and encouragement to children and families living on the margins of society. We create practical and trustworthy means for people to help others and nurture human connections that uplift us all.
Thanksgiving Break!
November 25-29 - Thanksgiving Break - Students return December 2nd!
Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving Break!
TITHING REMINDER!
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, 2019. Contributions made after December 31, 2019 will not count toward tithing for 2019 and tuition rates will not be adjusted for the next school year (2019-2020). Regular use of the Sunday envelope is necessary as a sign of financial support of the Church.
See 2019-2020 Parent Student Handbook pg.22
Illness Policy
During this season of illnesses, please remember that your child must be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school.
Fever: Medically, a person is not considered to have a significant fever until the temperature is above 100.4?F. Students who have a fever of 100.4° F or higher will be sent home. Students will be readmitted after they have been fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications, i.e., Tylenol, Motrin, and Advil. ( All policies for illnessess can be found in the Handbook)
Pelicans Ticket Orders
Pelicans Ticket Orders are ready for PICK UP in the school office.
Please pick up tickets between 7:15am - 3:15pm Wednesday, Thursday or Friday.
*Attention* We still have five tickets for sale. Please contact the office if you are interested.
STA mini cheer camp
STA is having a Mini Cheer Camp Saturday, December 7th, 9 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. ith the STA Commons.
Cost: $ 45.00 in advance - $55.00 at the door. This includes snacks, t-shirt and Pom poms. PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR OWN LUNCH!
PK-3 - 8th Grade!
If you are interested in your student attending this camp, please click on the link below for the registration form.
STA Cheer Camp
Uniform Shop Swap
We will offer another swap day on November 26th from 12:00 noon - 3:00 p.m. in the school gym.
It is time to shift to winter clothing. If you have gently used and outgrown uniforms, please consider sending them to school for our swap shop. You can send your uniforms any day next week or when you come to the swap shop. We have lots of boys uniform pants.
2019 - 2020 Soccer Schedule
Thursday Nov 21 @ PCA (Abita)
5:00 – Varsity Girls
6:30 - Varsity Boys
Wednesday December 4th @ Northlake Christian (Covington)
4:30 – JV Girls
5:30 - JV Boys
6:30 – Varsity Girls
7:30 – Varsity Boys
Monday December 9th vs OLL (HOME)
4:00- JV girls
THIS SCHEDULE CAN ALSO BE FOUND ON THE WEBSITE UNDER ATHLETICS - SOCCER
5:00- JV boys
6:00- Varsity Girls
7:30 – Varsity Boys
Monday January 6th vs Lake Castle (HOME)
5:00 – Varsity Girls
6:30 – Varsity Boys
Tuesday January 7th vs Lake Castle (HOME)
5:00 - JV Boys
6:00 - JV Girls
Wednesday January 15th @ Christ Episcopal (Madisonville)
4:00 – JV Girls
5:00 - JV boys
6:00 - Varsity Girls
7:30 - Varsity Boys
Wednesday January 22nd vs Holy Ghost (HOME)
4:00 - JV girls
5:00 - JV boys
6:00 - Varsity Girls
7:30- Varsity Boys
January 27-31 - NIAL Soccer Playoffs (at Christ Episcopal/ Northlake Christian)
Prayers to Know
Below is a link to a list of " Prayers by Heart". This list is of prayers that students should know by heart, separated by grade level. This list can also be found on the website. Go to - About SJS - Religion- Prayers by Heart.
Religion Prayers by HeartSunday Mass Readings
THE SOLEMNITY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE Nov. 24, 2019
“Let us go rejoicing to the house of the lord.” Ps. 122
2 SAMUEL 5:1-3; COLLOSIANS 1:12-20; Luke 23:35-43
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/112419.cfm
Upcoming Saints Feast Days:
November 21st-Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
November 22nd-Saint Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr (3rd Century)
Ask your child what he/she knows about these saints?
Looking Ahead!
November 25 - 29 - Thanksgiving Holiday
December 6 - St. Nicholas Day
December 7 - Beta District Day
December 10 - December Birthdays
December 17 - 19 - Exams 6 - 8 Grade
December 20 - 1/2 Day
December 20 - 2nd Quarter AR Deadline
December 20 - 2nd Quarter Ends
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