Newsletter (Archived): Mar 3, 2021 - Mar 11, 2021 [Archive]
Lenten Service Project
Jean days next week are Monday March 8, and Thursday March 11
This Lenten Season we are partnering with Faith Sharing Ministries for a school-wide service project. Through this organization, we will connect with another St. Joseph School family in India. Our goal is to send a donation from our SJS family to their SJS family to help with their facility repairs and improvements.Students may dress in school jeans, any SJS tshirt, and any tennis shoes for a $2 donation or more.
March Birthdays
We will celebrate March birthdays on Tuesday, March 9th.
Please check the handbook for birthday dress guidelines.
No School for Pre-K - 2nd
Monday, March 15th - Parent Teacher Conferences for Pre-k - 2nd -No school for those students.
Spring Pictures
Tuesday, March 16 - Spring Pictures/Cap and Gown Pictures
Order forms went home today!
News From Mrs. Dunham
Counselor’s Corner
March resources will focus on Time Management and Organizational Skills . Here are some resources to help you and your family learn more about how to promote and practice these skills in your busy, everyday lives . Any questions, concerns, or topic requests, please email Mrs. Dunham.
Resources
Age by Age Guide to Teach Time Management
https://www.scholastic.com/parents/family-life/parent-child/teach-kids-to-manage-time.html
Managing Time
https://www.additudemag.com/time-management-skills-organization-help-adhd/
Organizational Skills
https://childmind.org/topics/concerns/organizational-skills/
Apps
Responsibility
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/7-apps-to-help-your-kid-be-more-responsible
Time Management
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/lists/top-time-management-apps
Children’s Books on Self-Management
https://childrenslibrarylady.com/books-self-management/
formed.org Catholic Resources for your Family
Building Better Families Series
Episode 1: Orderliness
https://watch.formed.org/building-better-families/season:1/videos/episode-1-orderliness
Our word of the week is Moderation
Bible Verse:
“Don’t compare yourself with others. Just look at your own work to see if you have done anything to be proud of. You must each accept the responsibilities that are yours.” Galatians 6:4-5
Third Sunday of Lent
March 7 , 2021
“LORD, YOU HAVE THE WORDS OF EVERLASTING LIFE.” PS 19
HTTPS://BIBLE.USCCB.ORG/BIBLE/READINGS/030721-YEARB.CFM
For resources for your Lenten journey, see:
https://www.loyolapress.com/catholic-resources/liturgical-year/lent/
Looking Ahead
March 8 - Lenten Service Project jean day.
March 9 - March Birthdays
March 10 - NO BUSES
March 10-12- Exams - 6-8
March 15 - 3rd quarter ends
March 15 - Pre-K - 2nd Parent/Teacher Conferences
March 16 - Spring Pictures
March 17 - Report Cards
April 2 - 9 - Easter Holidays
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