St. Joseph's School Parent Letter

A Message from Principal Rickbeil
In this week’s video, Mr. Rickbeil reflects on the children’s book Stone Soup, offering it as a reminder of what we do every day in Catholic education.

St. Joseph’s School Give Day -THANK YOU!
Thank you to all of our donors who helped us reach our $60,000 goal.  We have currently surpassed $65,000 and are still receiving donations.  Please enjoy this message of thanks from all of us.

Trunk or Treat Save the Date:  Sunday, October 29
Join us for the St. Joseph Catholic Church & School Trunk or Treat! Sunday, October 29 from 2:30-4:00 p.m. in the School Parking Lot.   Thank you for the many candy donations and to all of the trunks participating.  

Remember: Please ensure that all costumes and decorations are fun rather than scary, and celebrate goodness and virtue rather than glamorizing evil. Saint costumes are encouraged!

This is a free, safe, family-friendly event open to all families in our St. Joseph’s community.  Thank you to our Home & School Association for coordinating this great event!

Spirit Wear Pre-Sales
Spirit Wear pre-orders were sent home this week with students. If you chose to pick up your order in the office, please stop by at your convenience to do so. Any questions regarding an order please contact jaguarspiritwear@gmail.com.  We've restocked our shelves and will be re-opening the store next week. 

The Jaguar Spot will be open to shop on Thursday, Nov 2nd from 2:30-3:30. The Jaguar Spot is located next to the gym.  Stay tuned for an additional presale soon including sweatpants and a few other items for holiday. 

Respect Life MonthThank you!
Thank you for supporting Respect Life Month and the work of Wakota-a Guiding Star Center in West St. Paul.  We are grateful for your donations.

St. Joseph’s School Ofrenda Display
St. Joseph’s will be participating in CSCOE’s Ofrenda Contest in celebration of Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) for the Feast of All Souls.  Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) for the feast of All Souls.  Dia De Los Muertos is a great opportunity to remember and pray for all the members of the body of Christ.  Thank you for the many beautiful pictures and items that have been provided for our Ofrenda, it is beautiful.  Thank you Mrs. Lamusga and Ms. Petrangelo for coordinating this for our community.

Tuesday, October 31 Last Day to Wear Shorts
The last day for students to wear uniform shorts is Tuesday, October 31st.  Beginning Wednesday, November 1st students will be wearing uniform pants.  

Orange and Black Day of October 31
Tuesday October 31 students may come to school wearing orange and black in observation of Halloween. We ask that students observe the same dress code rules in place for our Spirit wear days.  Students who do not wish to wear orange and black may wear their school uniform.

Spirit Wear Day - Friday November 3
Friday, November 3  is a spirit wear day.  Students are asked to wear their Jaguar spirit wear.  If your child does not wish to participate in spirit wear, they should wear their school uniform.  Students must follow the spiritwear dress code expectations.  Since October 31 is the last day to wear shorts, students will not wear shorts on spirit days until the spring.

Spiritwear dress expectations:

• St. Joseph’s spiritwear Shirt
• St. Joseph’s spiritwear pants, loose fit athletic pants, or  jeans (no rips or holes)

November 8 – Veterans Day Concert 10am & 6:30pm and Grandparent Mass 8:45am
We invite all of our Grandparents to join us for our Grandparent Mass Celebration on November 8th at 8:45am.  Students are welcome to sit with their Grandparents at Mass, so please help to coordinate that with your student/grandparents.  We invite all of our Grandparents to stay for our Veterans Day Concert in the Church following Mass.  Students in Grades 3-5 will perform 10am in the church. 

Grades 3-5 will also perform November 8^th at 6:30pm in the church.

Parent Transportation Required - November 6 & 7
ISD 197 is not in session November 6 & 7.  Therefore parent transportation to and from school is required.  We will have district food service provided. 

Teach Catholic Video Features Middle School Teacher Katie Erickson
A week ago, the Archdiocese released this video of Middle School English teacher Katie Erickson speaking about why she chose to become a teacher in a Catholic school.  Filmed this past Spring here at Saint Joseph’s, it says a number of wonderful things about our school and working in Catholic education in general, and will be used in the future to recruit teachers to work in schools across the Archdiocese.  Congratulations to Ms. Erickson for all of her work in our school and her work with this video!

St. Joseph’s Home and School Association   
Recess Helpers Wanted!  Click HERE to sign up.  Lunchroom Helper Wanted! 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.

• Tuesday, October 31 - Wear Orange and Black - & Last Day to Wear Shorts
• Wednesday, November 1 - All Saints Mass 8:45am
• Friday, November 3 - Spirit Wear Day
• Monday, November 6 - No District Transportation - Parent Transportation Required
• Tuesday, November 7 - No District Transportation - Parent Transportation Required
• Wednesday, November 8 - Grandparent Mass 8:45am
• Wednesday, November 8 - Veterans Day Concert Gr. 3-5 - Church 10am & 6:30pm