St. Joseph's School Parent Letter

A Message from Principal Rickbeil
Please view this video, reflecting on last Sunday’s Gospel and a few words about the principle of subsidiarity and its importance in a Catholic school.  Enjoy!

Oktoberfest - Thank you!
Thank you to the many families for joining us at our Oktoberfest Celebration! Thank you to the many dedicated volunteers, both school and parish who made this awesome event happen!  Please click here to see a fun video of our great day!

Curriculum Nights at St. Joseph’s School!
Thank you to the many parents who attended our  K - 5 event on Tuesday. It is an honor partnering with you in educating our students.

Lifetouch Picture Retake Day - Monday, September 18
School picture retake day is scheduled for Monday, September 18.  This will be an out-of-uniform day for students that are having their pictures retaken or taken for the first time.  Please click here to order your pictures.

St. Joseph’s Preschool
A few reminders for our preschool parents regarding pick up time.  Our Terrific 3’s and PreK 4’s are dismissed at 11:00am.  Parents, please be here to pick up your child at 11:00am.  Our PreK Full Day and PreK 4 /5’s are dismissed at 3:00pm.  Parents please be present to pick up your preschool child at 3:00pm. If you have a  K-8 student they will come out to you at the 3:10pm dismissal time.  Thank you!

Picture retake day is Monday.  Preschool 3’s, if you did not have your child’s pictures taken during the open house event in August, if you are able, please go to the Great Room between 8:30am-11:45am on Monday to have your child’s pictures taken.  PreK 4 /5’s please bring your child to the great room prior to preschool start time to have their pictures taken as the timeslot is very limited and we don’t want to miss anyone!  Please follow the Lifetouch link above to order.  Thank you!

First Sacrament and Confirmation Parent - Required Meetings
First Sacrament Parent Meeting, Tuesday, September 19 at 7 pm in the Church. Parents who are interested in First Reconciliation and First Communion for their 2nd-grade children are required to attend this informational meeting   Fr. Marquard, our new Pastor, will be speaking about the importance of these sacraments and your role as parents in this process. Important dates and information will be given out that evening. 

Confirmation Parent Meeting, Wednesday, September 20 at 7 pm in the Church. All parents who are interested in Confirmation for their 8th-11th grade child are required to attend this information meeting. Fr. Marquard, our new Pastor, will be speaking about the importance of this sacrament and your role as parents in this process. Important dates and information will be given out that evening. 

St. Joseph’s Home and School Association   
Recess Helpers Wanted! Want to volunteer, but running short on time? Sign up to be a recess helper! In just 20 minutes, you'll get to enjoy some fresh air and give our amazing staff a little extra support. Have a little more time? Sign up for more than one slot! Have a grandparent who wants to volunteer? Anyone who has completed their VIRTUS Training is welcome, so feel free to share with other family members, too. Click HERE to sign up.

Lunchroom Helper Lunch is a busy time at St. Joe's and volunteering to be a lunchroom helper is a quick and easy way to support our staff and help our students focus on what lunch time is REALLY for - eating! Have a grandparent who wants to volunteer? Anyone who has completed their VIRTUS Training is welcome. Click HERE to sign up.

If you are a new volunteer and have never completed your Virtus Training, please click here and follow the instructions.

If you are an existing volunteer and need to update your account (updates are required every 3 years), please click here for instructions.  

Please click here to view The Church of St. Joseph Website or view the Church Bulletin by clicking here.

• Monday, September 18 - Picture Retake Day
• Tuesday, September 19 - First Sacrament Parent Meeting 7pm- Church
• Wednesday, September 20- Confirmation Parent Meeting 7pm- Church
• Wednesday, September 20 - Mass 8:45am
• Wednesday, September 27 - Mass 8:45am
• Saturday, September 30 - Mother Son Event Parish/School
• Monday, October 2 - No ISD 197 Bus Transportation - Parent Transportation Required