St. Joseph's School Parent Letter 4/28/22

April 28, 2022

 

Dear St. Joseph’s School Parents,

May is the month devoted to Mary, the Mother of God.   Prior to the beginning of our Mass on Friday, May 6, we will honor Mary with our annual May Crowning Ceremony.  In addition, our students and faculty will be including prayers to Mary in our prayer routines at school.  Examples include; the Rosary,

the Hail Mary, the Memorare, the Hail Holy Queen, and the Angelus.  Mary, Queen of Heaven, pray for us!

No School Friday, April 29
There is no school for students tomorrow, April 29.  Faculty and staff have a professional development day. 

During the Professional Development Day, faculty and staff will formally meet the new principal, Mrs. Ginger Vance.  She has also attended Tuesday’s School Advisory Council meeting and plans to attend the May,  Home & School meeting..  We are looking for other similar opportunities, and a time for the students and parents to meet Mrs. Vance as well.

Middle School Director
Our school has posted a new leadership position within our Middle School on the Archdiocese ArchCareers website; Middle School Director.  The new position will take direct responsibility for the leadership, curriculum, culture and staffing within the Middle School (grades 6-8); the individual will work under the direction of our new principal Ginger Vance.  Please continue to pray for the school and these critical decisions as we transition in leadership.

NWEA MAP Assessments
Our second through eighth grade students completed the MAP assessments.  Information regarding your child’s progress will be sent home at the end of the school year.

Tuition Agreements
Agreements for the 2022-23 school year will be sent out through TADS in the coming weeks.  For any families that have applied for financial assistance, please ensure you have submitted any required documentation.

Muffins with Moms - May 6
Moms and grandmas are invited with their children and grandchildren to attend a “Muffins with Moms” event.  This special event and recognition will be held on Friday, May 6 from 7:45-8:20 a.m. in the Great Room.  Muffins, coffee, and water will be served before school as we celebrate moms and grandmothers.   Please CLICK HERE to RSVP.  We look forward to celebrating and praying with the moms and grandmothers. 

Dads, we request your assistance in helping with this special event.  We need dads to help between 7:15 – 9:15 a.m. for set up and clean up for the event.  Please contact the school office or email Lisa Wrobel; liwrobel@stjosephwsp.org if you are available to volunteer.

Restaurant Night Famfare
Famfare Kitchen is partnering with us to give you a night off from cooking and support our school at the same time! 15% of all orders placed by our families for pick-up Tuesday, May 3 will be donated back to the school.

What it is: Famfare Kitchen is owned and operated by two Midwestern moms, they provide hot, homemade, family-style meals which serve 4-6 people. Meals include an entrée, salad, sides and/or bread, prepared fresh, delivered hot and ready to eat! Freezer meals are also available to order.

How it works: You can place your food orders by using our dedicated sign up link. On Tuesday, May 3 you can pick up your meals in the school parking lot by the Church entrance, between 3:45 p.m. and 4 p.m., go home and enjoy a hot meal without the mess or stress!

Give Back Night Date: Tuesday, May 3

On the Menu: Ina’s Lemon Fusilli with Spring Field Green Salad & Fresh Bread / Creamy alfredo-like sauce with hint of lemon served over pasta and topped with sliced all-white chicken breast, basil and fresh tomatoes with fresh bread

Order by: Monday, May 2

Pick up: In the school parking lot by the Church entrance, between 3:45 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Order here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050e44aeab29a3fa7-wgutierrez1

Questions? Please contact Christina Mahady, Home & School president.

St. Joseph’s School Carnival - Friday, May 6!
Planning is underway for Carnival to be held on Friday, May 6th, 2022 (during the school day). Carnival is a long-standing tradition at St. Joe’s and we are so excited to see it return this year!  If you have questions about Carnival volunteer opportunities or donations, please contact Alex Fitzer alexandra.fitzer@gmail.com or Jenny Wilson kamp0113@umn.edu.  

DONATIONS - we are in need of prizes for Carnival!  Please click here to sign up for a donation: Clearance sales are a great way to pick up carnival prizes of all kinds.  Prizes may be brought to the school office. (No used items please)   

VOLUNTEERS - WE NEED YOU!  Carnival is a wonderful experience for our students and it takes many helpers to make this event happen.  Please consider signing up for one or more of the volunteer opportunities for this event by clicking here.

We are looking for a few parents that would like to take the lead in the face painting and craft rooms during carnival - please look for those opportunities on the sign up genius.

Remember that all school volunteers must be virtus trained, if you have not completed the training, click here to begin. 

https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/. 

A Few Carnival details:  Carnival Packets went home this week, sharing details along with an order form to purchase tickets.  Carnival is held during the school day.  Students will have a normal school day until 11:30.  At 11:30 students are treated to a pizza lunch in their classrooms.  Students are dismissed to “Carnival” at 12:00pm.  Carnival runs in the school building from 12 - 3pm.  At 3pm students will return to their classroom until dismissal at 3:40.  If a parent would like to take their child home when Carnival ends, they may do so by signing them out in the school office. 

Please note:  Students in grades Kindergarten and 1st grade must be accompanied by an adult.  Students in grades K & 1 will need to be picked up from their classrooms at 12pm and accompanied through Carnival.

Middle School students are invited to stay after school for an after carnival party.  Please ask your student about their permission slip.

Thank you to our Alex Fitzer and Jenny Wilson along with our Home & School Association and many parent volunteers for making this day possible for our students!   

K- 2 Concert - May 17
Our K - 2 Spring Concert will be held Tuesday, May 17 at 6:30pm at St. Joseph Church.  We look forward to our students wearing their “spring dress attire” and sharing their special songs lead by Mrs. Bowe.   Our K-2 students will also be performing for our seniors on Friday, May 13th at 2pm in the great room. 

Principal Wesely Celebration - Sunday, May 22nd 12-2pm
Please join us for a recognition celebration for Principal Greg Wesely on Sunday, May 22nd following the 11am mass in the great room.  

Artsonia - Art in Bloom!
Thanks to Mrs. Lamusga, St. Joe's artists have been bringing the springtime inside with their beautiful artwork. Want to share a bit of springtime? With Mother's Day and Father's Day approaching, remember that you can purchase mugs, t-shirts, jewelry and more with your student's artwork on it via Artsonia! Simply login to your child's account, select their artwork and what product you'd like it featured on, and Artsonia will donate 20% of the purchase price back to the St. Joe's Art Department. Artsonia offers gifts that give back!  Thank you to all the volunteers that help upload pictures of artwork and to all our art fans!

Nominate St. Joseph's School Teachers for a KTIS High Five!
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2-6 and 98.5 KTIS is looking for those who always go above and beyond, who are selfless and always put others first, or who always take a sincere interest in their students.  We sure think the teachers at St. Joe's fit that description!  Here's a chance to share how much you appreciate them - nominate them for a KTIS High Five!  Those selected will receive commemorative High Five coffee mugs, gift cards, and other treats with your note of kindness enclosed.  Just fill out the form on the KTIS website before May 2 to nominate them. Thank you to all our amazing teachers and Go Jaguars!

A Note from The School Nurse
We have rapid covid tests available to our students. If you would like to utilize one, please contact Amy Milosch ammilosch@stjosephwsp.org.    Please continue to be attentive to your children's health and stay at home when you are sick.  

Church of St. Joseph Food Packing Event
The Church of St. Joseph is sponsoring another food packing event at Feed My Starving Children. Bring your family and friends and join us to pack meals at FMSC’s Eagan location on Monday, May 2, from 5 to 6:30 pm.  Adults and children ages 5 and up are welcome to participate. You MUST register ahead of time with Sara Rogers, and you must have an adult attending with children. We currently have 15 spots still open, so register now!

Important Links
2022-2023 Important Dates Calendar
March & April Recess Supervision
March & April Lunchroom Helpers
Home & School Association Information
May Lunch Menu
Church of St. Joseph
St. Joseph Church Bulletin

April / May  Look Ahead

• Friday, April 29 - No School for Preschool - Parent Teacher Conference, No School Kindergarten-grade 8 students - Professional Development
• Friday May 6 - Muffins with Moms, Mass 9am, Carnival
• Thursday, May 12 - Gertens Pick up
• Friday, May 13 - K-2 Afternoon Senior Citizen Concert 2pm Great Room
• Tuesday, May 17 - K - 2 Spring Concert 6:30pm Church

INTERIM ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
Greg Wesely (Principal); grwesely@stjosephwsp.org
Patrick Menke (Advisor); patrick.menke@churchofstjoseph.org
Lisa Wrobel (School Operations); liwrobel@stjosephwsp.org
Lori Bruce (Interim Dean of Students); lobruce@stjosephwsp.org
Sandy Knudson (Preschool Coordinator); saknudson@stjosephwsp.org