FRIDAY AFTERNOON!

We WILL NOT have afternoon buses on Friday, 11/18

Have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

St. Joseph School will be closed November 21 - 25 for Thanksgiving Holidays!

Christmas Bingo

Save the Date and entry information: "Crusaders Cozy Christmas!" Let’s share the warmth of the season with the local nursing home residents by donating blankets and cozy non-slip socks. Only one item will be asked for admission per family.

Carpool Route Instructions

Carpool Route Instructions
***Please practice buckling and unbuckling with your child to avoid delays.

***Please refrain from using your cell phones while in carpool.

Please become familiar with the routes.

Once you enter the church parking lot from 8th St., form a double line.

NO ONE SHOULD LINE UP ON THE SIDE STREETS off of 8th St.

  • The double line in the church parking lot will be for both morning and afternoon carpool.
  • Cars will merge into a single line at Hickory as you exit church parking lot for morning carpool.
  • Cars will continue the double line at Hickory as you exit church parking lot for afternoon carpool.
    You should be in the left lane if you are picking up students in 3rd – 8th grade.
    You should be in the right lane if you are picking up students in Pre-K4 – 2nd grade and their siblings.
    ***Please note the colored arrows on the map.

There is a 4 way stop on the corners of 7th St. and Hickory.

Parents picking up students behind the gym should follow one of the
following paths when you get to the corner of 7th St and Hickory:

  • Turn right IF you will be turning right onto Hwy 22(Pine St.)
  • Go straight to 6th St and turn right onto 6th St IF you will be turning left onto Hwy 22(Pine St) OR you may turn left at any of the stop signs IF you are headed in that direction.
  • Parents picking up students on 8th St. will proceed to the traffic light at 8th St. and Hwy. 22(Pine St.).

Please continue to follow the designated route and rules even when school personnel are not present.

Your cooperation is most appreciated as the safety of our students is our primary goal.

***See maps for visual details.***

Carpool Route Instructions
***Please practice buckling and unbuckling with your child to avoid delays.

***Please refrain from using your cell phones while in carpool.

Please become familiar with the routes

Once you enter the church parking lot from 8th St., form a double line.

NO ONE SHOULD LINE UP ON THE SIDE STREETS off of 8th St.

  • The double line in the church parking lot will be for both morning and afternoon carpool.
  • Cars will merge into a single line at Hickory as you exit church parking lot for morning carpool.
  • Cars will continue the double line at Hickory as you exit church parking lot for afternoon carpool.
    You should be in the left lane if you are picking up students in 3rd – 8th grade.
    You should be in the right lane if you are picking up students in Pre-K4 – 2nd grade and their siblings.
    ***Please note the colored arrows on the map.

There is a 4 way stop on the corners of 7th St. and Hickory.

Parents picking up students behind the gym should follow one of the
following paths when you get to the corner of 7th St and Hickory:

  • Turn right IF you will be turning right onto Hwy 22(Pine St.)
  • Go straight to 6th St and turn right onto 6th St IF you will be turning left onto Hwy 22(Pine St) OR you may turn left at any of the stop signs IF you are headed in that direction.
  • Parents picking up students on 8th St. will proceed to the traffic light at 8th St. and Hwy. 22(Pine St.).

Please continue to follow the designated route and rules even when school personnel are not present.

Your cooperation is most appreciated as the safety of our students is our primary goal.

***See maps for visual details.***

Afternoon Carpool Route.pdf
Morning Carpool Route.pdf

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Confetti Eggs

Please save your empty eggshells when you do your holiday cooking and baking!

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.

Our word of the week is Gratitude.

“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Looking Ahead!


November 21-25 - Thanksgiving Holidays - School Closed
December 13 - December BIrthdays
December 16 , 19 & 20 - Exams - 6th - 8th
December 21 - Half Day - Christmas Program



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