St. Joseph's School Parent Letter
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A Message from Principal Rickbeil
In this week’s video, Mr. Rickbeil goes into detail about two recent pieces of legislation that would have a major impact on private schools in Minnesota, including the Governor’s budget proposal to cut aid for nonpublic schools and a separate piece of legislation that would increase counseling services to nonpublic schools. For more information about aid for nonpublic school students, please see this one page flier from the Minnesota Catholic Conference, or see this page from the Minnesota Catholic Conference for information on how to reach out to your local elected officials. Thank you for your support!
Saint Patrick’s Day Festivities
On Monday, March 17, students are invited to add green to their uniform to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Students may add green hats, green socks, green accessories, or wear green shirts over or in place of their uniform shirts for the day. Students will wear the same uniform bottoms as normal. Additionally, we are pleased to welcome the Shamrock Irish Dance Studio back to campus for a performance for our student body at 10 AM.
Report Cards
Report cards went home with students in grades 1-8 on Tuesday, March 11th and kindergarten on Thursday, March 13. Please be certain to review and sign the parent signature page and return it to your child’s teacher. Thank you!
Lenton Service Project - Operation Rice Bowl
During Lent, we will be participating in Catholic Relief Services Operation Rice Bowl. students will receive a rice bowl this Friday, March 14 to keep at home. The alms given will be used to support CRS’s work and initiatives throughout the world. 25 percent of donations also stay in our archdiocese to support those facing hunger and poverty in our local community. We ask that students bring in donations to their homerooms on Friday mornings during Lent. We will count donations and keep the students up to date on their class’s generous giving.
St. Joseph’s School Book Fair
Mrs. Chamberlain is happy to share that we will be holding a book fair this spring. We will be working with Ignatius Books this year. Ignatius Book prides itself on carefully selecting books to ensure they are safe, inspiring and filled with faith and virtue. Book Fair Dates are May 16th -20th. A portion of the book sales will benefit the library to add new books. Look for more information coming soon as well as a signup genius for volunteer help. Preview Ignatius Books website here https://store.ignatiusbookfairs.com/.
School Mass Sunday - March 16
Please join us Sunday, March 16 for the 9:00 Mass for School Mass Sunday. We invite students to wear their school uniforms and find Father Luke, Mr. Rickbeil or Mrs. Lamusga for a ticket for a spirit wear pass (requires 2 tickets- 1 per mass) or a piece of candy. With donuts for dads happening next week at school, this Sunday we will not have donuts after Mass. If you would like to sign up to help on Sunday, March 16 or any future school Mass Sundays, please sign up at this Sign Up Genius.
Donuts with Dads: Two Opportunities This Year!
As our school continues to grow, it has become too challenging to have all of our dads come for Donuts with Dads on the same morning. As a result, we will celebrate Donuts with Dads on two days this year: Tuesday, March 18 and Wednesday, March 19. Please come to the day that works best for your schedule. We will be celebrating Mass for the feast of Saint Joseph at 9 AM on Wednesday, March 19 for any dads that want to stay and attend Mass with their child.
With a new model for this event, we are really counting on RSVP’s to have a good count for donuts. Please be sure you RSVP for the day that works best for you! Thank you!
RSVP for Wednesday, March 19th
We are in need of volunteers to make Donuts with Dads successful. If you would like to volunteer on either the Tuesday or Wednesday morning event, sign up here.
Shadow Stations
Our 8th graders did Shadow Stations today and our students in grades 5-8 attended. The 8th graders will be doing shadow stations again next Friday, March 21st at 2pm in the gym. We invite families to attend. Please plan to park in the front of the school and check in at the school office.
Our Kindergarten -4th grade will attend as well on March 21st.
Stations of the Cross will be on Friday, April 4th at 2pm for our K-8 students in the Church.
St. Joseph’s School Art Show April 4-6
We are very excited to announce our upcoming Art show April 4-6. Please watch for more details in the coming weeks. We are looking for volunteers to help with this great event! Please click here to learn more.
Middle School Musical Cinderella - Save the Date!
Save the date! St. Joseph's Middle School Musical will be held on April 10th & 11th performances will be at 1:30pm & 6:30pm. The performance will be held in our school gymnasium. Tickets will be going on sale on our school website next week.
Time to Order Yearbooks!
If you have not done so already, presales are open for the St. Joseph’s School Yearbook Order Your Yearbook Today! - St. Joseph's School. We only order a set number of yearbooks and don’t have many extras so you don’t want to miss your chance!
Gerten’s Spring Plant Fundraiser: Now Open!
The Gerten's Spring Plants Fundraiser is back! Get a jump on your spring planting and Mother's Day gifts and order your plants and gift cards today. 30% of all plant sales and 15% of gift card sales will go directly back to St. Joseph's School - so feel free to share with friends and family! Plants will be delivered to the school on Thursday, May 8 and must be picked up that day.
How to order:
Enter the Store ID for St. Joseph's School: 506.
All orders must be placed by Monday, Mar. 31 at 10 PM and quantities are limited on fundraiser items! Please order early to ensure availability. Items that are sold out will be removed from the website.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL ORDERS MUST BE PICKED UP FROM SCHOOL ON THURSDAY, MAY 8. Pick-ups will be available in the afternoon along with limited evening pick-ups.
Please contact Christina Mahady, Home & School Gertens Coordinator, with any questions.
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!
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
March 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
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
March 16
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 Date:
Friday, April 25 - 6:30pm
Please click here to view The Church of St. Joseph Website or view the Church Bulletin by clicking here.