St. Joseph's School Parent Letter
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A Message from Principal Rickbeil
In this week’s video, Mr. Rickbeil talks about the virtue of courage and how courage is not limited to brief moments of heroism, but includes “staying the course” during normal adversity. Have a wonderful Spring break!
Spring Break March 24-28
Spring Break for St. Joseph’s school is March 24-28. We return back to school on Monday, March 31. Please enjoy this time with family and friends!
No District Bus - Monday, March 31 and Tuesday, April 1
ISD 197 is not in session on Monday, March 31 and Tuesday, April 1. There will be no district transportation. Please plan for parent transportation on both days. We will have district food service on both days.
Middle School Musical Cinderella - Tickets on Sale Now!
St. Joseph’s Middle School proudly presents Rogers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella onThursday and Friday, April 10th and 11th at 1:30pm and 6:30pm.
Tickets available online or at the door prior to the performances.
Adults - $10 Kids - $6
Enter at St. Joseph’s School Gymnasium, Door 11Lenten 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/.
Donuts with Dads - Thank you!
Thank you to the many Dads, Grandpas and Uncles that joined us for our Donuts with Dads events this week. Thank you to our Home & School Association for sponsoring this event and to our amazing parent volunteers for making this possible!
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.
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: Last Call!
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
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
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.