St. Joseph's School Parent Letter 11/4/22

PRINCIPAL NOTE 
Thank you to those of you who participated in the survey questions about PK and possible summer programming options.  There were 47 responses as of Tuesday.  Preschool options showed 16 families willing to participate in the half day programs and 15 in full day options.  There were 4 that showed an interest in before and after care for PK. 

The Summer programming had a significant number of responses with 20 families interested in summer childcare offered at St. Joe’s. Summer academics had 25 families interested, with sports camps a bit higher with 37 and 40 families interested in summer enrichment opportunities.   We will use this information to determine our next steps for the two opportunities mentioned in the survey and share more in the coming months.  

NO BUS TRANSPORTATION NOVEMBER 7TH & 8TH
As a reminder there will be no bus transportation on Monday, November 7 & Tuesday, November 8.  Parent Transportation is required.  District food service will still be provided.

GIVE DAY NOVEMBER 10 - ST. JOSEPH’S SCHOOL!
The school is holding our GIVE DAY on Thursday, November 10th.  The funds will be used to purchase Clevertouch boards to replace our aging Promethean technology and some other classroom needs.  Please share our message and consider making a donation to our  school on or before November 10th.  There are many other ways to donate - CLICK HERE to learn more and donate on our school website, you may also mail to or drop off a donation to either the parish or school office.  If you have any questions, please feel free to call the school office at 651.457.8550.

Thank you in advance for your generosity and continued support and prayers! 

VETERANS DAY CONCERT - GRADES 3-5 NOVEMBER 10 AT 6:30PM
St. Joseph School will have a Veterans Day Concert on Thursday, November 10th at 6:30pm in the Church.   A rehearsal of the concert will be held at 2:00p.m. for our K - 2 students.   Students in grades 3-5 under the direction of Mrs. Bowe, have been preparing songs for this concert, “Oh, I Love America”.  We would like to invite all family and friends to attend the concert as we honor and thank our veterans.  All service men and women are encouraged to wear their uniform.  We hope you are able to attend, but if not, we will be live streaming the evening concert. 

THE WEATHER IS CHANGING
As winter is fast approaching, it is important to start sending your children to school with sweatshirts, jackets, hats and gloves.  It can be very cool at the bus stops and on the playground.  

ADDITIONAL SECTION ADDED!  - YOUNG REMBRANDTS ART CLUB - HOLIDAY SESSION GRADES K-5 
Wow, our first session filled, but we have great news! There is another session available for the Young Rembrandts Art Club beginning Wednesday, November 16th and runs for 6 weeks.  This session is for students in grades K-5.  Please click here for registration information.

CHESS CLUB - HOLIDAY SESSION GRADES K-8
Registration is now open for the next session of Chess Club for students in grades K-8.  The holiday session begins on Friday, November 4th.  Please click here for registration information.

INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR 2023-24 
The 2023-24 enrollment season is upon us! Registration for current families begins on October 24. Information sessions will be offered for all parents of incoming students, ages PreK-8th grade. If you have a child at home you're planning to enroll soon, these events are for you! Join us to learn more about our curriculum, faith formation, and visit classrooms. Childcare will be available, but registration for child care will be required to be certain we have enough child care supervisors available https://stjosephwsp.org/info-session-registration Spread the word to friends! Information Sessions will be held in the school (Room 207) unless otherwise indicated. Dates and times are: 

January 17, 6:00pm
Preschool specific: January 20, 2:30pm (in the Preschool)

ART ROOM COLLECTION
Mrs. Lamusga is collecting a variety of items for future school art projects.  If you have any of the items listed below, please have your child drop them off to the Art room.

egg cartons, milk cartons, bottle caps, plastic bottles, cardboard (broken down), paper towel rolls and toilet paper rolls, packing bubbles, packing pillows, newspaper, Oui yogurt jars

ST. JOSEPH’S REVIVE NIGHTS
A night for all families and youth of the parish and school to come learn more about who Jesus is, how we can follow Him more closely, and encounter Jesus together through a time of Eucharistic adoration.  Please click here for dates and more information.  To view our Parish Bulletin please click here.

• Monday, November 7 - No Bus Transportation - Parent Transportation Required
• Tuesday, November 8 - No Bus Transportation - Parent Transportation Required
• Thursday, November 10 - Veterans Day Concert - Grades 3-5
• Friday, November 11 - Mass 9am
• Tuesday, November 15 - Picture Retake Day
• Friday, November 18 - Mass 9am
• Tuesday, November 22 - End of Tri 1; Out of Uniform Wear Fall Colors
• Wednesday, November 23 - 25 - No School Happy Thanksgiving
• Monday, November 28 - Begin Tri 2
• Friday, December 2 - Mass 9am