St. Joseph's School Parent Letter

A Message from Principal Rickbeil
In this week’s video, Mr. Rickbeil talks about the importance of sleep- especially as the school year presses on into the busiest time of the school year.  He also mentions some of the ways that technology use interrupts and disrupts our sleep.   Have a great weekend!

Important Financial Aid / Scholarship Deadline- Today! 
Financial Aid and Aim Higher Scholarship deadline is today - February 23, 2024.  Please note that you are required to apply each year for both financial aid and the Aim Higher Scholarship.  Please do not miss these deadlines.  The Scholarships Section of the Aim Higher Foundation website also provides resources for you, including deadlines, links to TADS, flyers in Spanish and English, an extensive FAQ list, and more.  

Gala Donation and Volunteer Sign Up
The St. Joseph’s Gala will be held on Saturday, April 6th, 2024 at the Omni Hotel.  Please mark your calendars with this important date change.  If you have access to any unique experiences, travel or VRBO’s - please contact our Gala chair Katie Sullivan.

If you are interested in volunteering for this great event, please click here.  Our Gala team is looking for donations.  Please click here to view these opportunities.

Father Daughter Dance
The Father Daughter Dance will be the evening of Saturday March 2nd. Please click here to register.  This is a very fun a memorable event hosted by our parish and school.  This also means that this is a very busy event and last year they hit capacity, so it is very important to get registered. We also have  volunteer opportunities for the event..  They are looking for volunteers to help setting up the day of, serving and cleaning during the dance and cleaning up after is very appreciated.

Spirit Wear Online Store and Pop-Up Sale
The STJ Spirit Wear Online Store is re-stocked with inventory.  Orders will be picked within 2-3 days & be sent home with a student/child or left in the school office for pick up.  Click here to visit our online store.

Pop-up Sale - The Jaguar Spot will be open Thursday Feb 29th from 2:30-3:20pm for in person shopping.  

Email jaguarspiritwear@gmail.com for any questions concerning Spirit Wear.

Handmaids of the Heart of Jesus Donation Drive 
Please click here to help us show our support and gratitude to the Handmaids of the Heart of Jesus this Lenten season as they continue to support our students in the classroom and our school/parish in a variety of ways. Thank you in advance for any donations you can provide, and thank you also for the generosity you have shown in the previous donation drives this year. The sisters continue to express their gratitude for our wonderful St. Joe's community.

2nd Trimester Report Cards
Parents will be able to view 2nd Trimester report cards in Educate on Saturday, March 9th.  A parent signature sheet will go home with students on Friday, March 9th.  Please login to your Educate account and review your child’s report card and complete the signature page and return it to your child’s teacher by Friday, March 15th.  If you have any issues logging in to your Educate account, please contact Lori Bruce lobruce@stjosephwsp.org.

St. Joseph’s School Summer Camp - Coming Soon!
We are so excited to have our summer camp coming back again this year.  We will have a variety of options for students to choose from.  Please watch for that full list and registration early next week.  We apologize for the delay.  

Yearbook Preorder - Now Open!
The St. Joseph’s School Yearbook Preorder is now open.  Yearbooks are pre- ordered online and will be arriving and distributed to students the last week of school.  Please click here to pre- order your yearbook, school ID code is 1075424 .  We do recommend pre-ordering your yearbook as we will only have a limited number of yearbooks available for purchase.

Gerten's Spring Plant Fundraiser: SALE STARTS MONDAY!
The St. Joe's Home & School Association is pleased to announce the return of the Gerten's Spring Plant Fundraiser! Starting Monday, Feb. 12, place your order online and 30% of all plant sales and 15% of gift card sales will go directly back to St. Joseph's School. Feel free to share with friends and family!

How to order:

1. Go to www.gertensfundraising.com
2. Enter the Store ID for St. Joseph's School: 506. 

All orders must be placed by Thursday, March 28 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 9. Like last spring, you will be asked to schedule a pick-up time. Sign-up for pick-up slots will be available in April. Please watch for more information.

Please contact Christina Mahady, Home & School Fundraising Coordinator, with any questions. 

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.

• Wednesday, February 28 - Mass 8:45am
• Friday, March 1 - End of Trimester 2 - Spirit Wear Day!
• Saturday, March 2 - Father Daughter Dance Parish/School
• Monday, March 4 - Beginning of Trimester 3
• Wednesday, March 6 - Mass 8:45am