St. Joseph's School Parent Letter
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A Message from Principal Rickbeil
Thank you to everyone for your generosity on Give Day! Through your donations, we were able to raise nearly $50,000 to help our growing school. We look forward to continued growth in our future, and are thankful for your help partnering with us.
In this week’s video, Lori Bruce talks about her experiences as a teacher and a student in our final Alumni Feature. Have a wonderful weekend!
End of Trimester 1
Today is the last day of our first trimester. Teachers are working to finalize grades for students. Report cards will go home with students on Monday, December 9th.
Thanksgiving Break
Next week will be a short week. Students will be in session on Monday & Tuesday only. We hope that you all have a wonderful long Thanksgiving break with your families.
Parent Day of Reflection: Friday, December 6
On Friday, December 6, we are offering an Advent Day of Recollection for Parents. This will be a time for parents to receive a presentation that speaks to their hearts, to share meals together, and to pray together. Our goal is to leave parents rested, refreshed, and encouraged to carry out their tremendous work of raising children for eternal life. The Day of reflection begins conveniently after drop-off at 8:30 a.m.
Food Drive - Extended Through November 26!
St. Joseph’s Middle School House Council is sponsoring a canned goods / non perishable food collection to support the work of Neighbors, Inc. Our collection will run through Tuesday, November 26. Please consider helping people in need of food in our area by donating food items during the collection. Thank you for your generosity. Middle School students will be out collecting during morning drop off.
School Mass Sunday - November 24th at 9am - Updated Time!
Please join us this Sunday, November 24 for School Mass Sunday. Please click here for the updated flier. We have heard from many families that 9am is a better time, so we have made that change. We invite students to wear their school uniforms and find Father Luke or Mr. Rickbeil for a ticket for a spirit wear pass (requires 2 tickets- 1 per mass) or a piece of candy. Donuts will be served in the great room following Mass. We are looking for students to read the readings, a family to bring up the gifts, and families to help us with hospitality after Mass. If this week is filled, there are weeks through the rest of the school year. If you would like to sign up to help with this Sunday or any future school Mass Sundays, please sign up at this Sign Up Genius.
Christmas Concert Dates - Save the Dates!
Please be certain to have our Christmas Concert dates on your calendar! Please see the dates as follows. If you have any questions about the concerts, please contact the school office or Mrs. Broberg kabroberg@stjosephwsp.org
Thursday, December 12th at 6:30pm in the Church: Preschool - 3rd grade
Friday, December 13th at 4:00pm in the Gym: St. Joseph’s School Band
Friday, December 13th at 2:00pm in the Great Room: K-3 Senior Citizen Concert
Thursday, December 19th at 6:30pm in the Church: Grades 4-8
Middle School Musical - Cinderella!
We are very pleased to announce that we will be having our middle school musical again this year. The dates for the musical performance will be April 10th & 11th. We are in the early stages of planning, please watch for more information in the coming weeks. Thank you Mrs. Zumwalde and school staff for making this possible for our students!
Home & School Association
Our Home & School Association works hard to help us coordinate volunteers. Below you will find 2 SUG to help coordinate volunteers for recess helpers and lunchroom helpers! Thank you all so much for coordinating this for our school!
Yearbook Sales Now Open
Presales are now open for the St. Joseph’s School Yearbook Order Your Yearbook Today! - St. Joseph's School.
School Website
We are in the process of updating our school website. It is likely that you will see changes to the website in a variety of phases. Thank you for your patience as we complete this project. Please contact the school office if you have any questions.
One Page School Calendar
Please click here to view the important dates for the 2024-2025 school year. Please be certain to review the upcoming concert dates!
Middle School Youth Group
Calling all 6th – 8th graders! St. Joseph Middle School Youth Group meets twice a month for ALIVE Nights – at time for games, fellowship, formation, and prayer. Maybe you are wanting even more time with your friends after Alive Nights. If so, stay for Mass at 5:30pm and dinner at 6pm! Learn more about middle school youth group by clicking here!
Event Dates:
Wednesdays at 4pm
December 4 & 18
January 8 & 22
February 5 & 19
March 5 & 19
April 2 & 16
May 7 & 21
REVIVE
St. Joseph Church and School is once again hosting monthly Revive Nights for our entire community. Revive is our way of participating in the Eucharistic Revival. It includes adoration, music, prayer, and reflection. Please click here to learn more about REVIVE!
Event Dates:
Wednesdays at 6:30pm
January 29
February 26
March 26
April 23
May 28
June 18
EMMAUS
The Handmaids of the Heart of Jesus will be hosting a monthly Emmaus event at St. Joseph. It will include a time of recreation, a holy hour (with childcare), and a shared meal and you will still be home by bedtime! Please mark the dates, invite others to come along and join us!
Event Dates:
Sundays from 3:00-6:00pm
December 15
January 19
February 16
March 16
April 27
May 18
SIPPING WITH THE SAINTS
Join us as we learn more about some saints and feast of the church and explore some beers, wines, and cocktails to enjoy in their honor. Our aim is to bring the book Drinking with the Saints to life and to grow in fellowship. Open to adults ages 21 & up. Register by clicking here.
Event Dates:
Friday, November 22– 6:30pm
Friday, February 21 – 6:30pm
Friday, April 25 - 6:30pm
Please click here to view The Church of St. Joseph Website or view the Church Bulletin by clicking here.