St. Joseph's School Parent Letter

A Message from Principal Rickbeil
In this week’s video Mr. Rickbeil briefly considers playing a guitar solo for everyone, and discusses how school aims to make students well-rounded, while acknowledging  it is not reasonable to be an expert in every subject in life.  Have a great weekend!

Please join us for the 2024 St. Joseph's Gala! Saturday, April 6
The St. Joseph’s Gala will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at the Omni Viking Lakes Hotel. Please join us for this amazing event celebrating 75 years of St. Joseph's Catholic School! Check your email for the invitation or simply click here to register. (Please note: RSVPing via the Paperless Post invitation does NOT automatically register you for the event. Please click on the link to complete your registration.)

Already have a group of ten? Make sure to purchase a table instead of individual tickets and save $100 for your group! Going with a smaller group and just want to make sure you're seated together? Simply contact us with your seating request.

We are still accepting donations! Please click here to view our silent auction donation opportunities. If you have access to any unique experiences, travel or VRBO’s - please contact Katie Sullivan, Gala Chair.

Not sure about attending, but still want to support Gala? Consider volunteering! Please click here to sign up.

Father Daughter Dance - Saturday Night!
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.

Girls Basketball Championship Playoffs 
Please join us in supporting our girls basketball teams.  Currently our girls 5th grade team will play Sunday, March 3rd at 4:30pm at Maternity of Mary.  Our girls 7th grade basketball team is  in the semi-final game tonight at 5:15pm at Maternity of Mary and if they win tonight they will play on Sunday at 7:30pm at Maternity of Mary.  Great Job Girls!!!

Spring Sports Registration Now Open
St. Joseph's School Spring Sports Sign-Ups are now open for students in grades 5-8.  We are offering Baseball, Softball and Track for boys and girls in grades 5-8.  Please click here to learn more and to register.  Registration closes March 15th.

End of the Day Pick Up
We are noticing with the nice weather that families are wanting to stay to visit during the end of the day pick-up.  We want to encourage our community to socialize and have children play and have fun.  We only ask that families wait until the parking lot has cleared to provide a safer environment.  It has been challenging to keep the pick-up area safe with children running around.  Thank you!

St. Joseph’s School Summer Camp - Preview
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 click here to view the summer programing that will be available. Our registration link will open on Monday.  Please watch for that link!

After Hour Kid Power Summer Care Camp 
We are excited to offer the 2nd year of Kid Power summer care. Registration is $50 per child, or $75 for two or more students. * Students currently in School Age care Registration are free.

We offer full time, two, three, or four days a week * We do not offer one day* Hours are 7am-5pm during the weeks June 10th - August 5th (closed the week of July 4th).  Please click here to register!

Rates: 5 days - $225; 4 days - $180; 3 days- $135; 2 days - $100 
Tuition Fees are based on your scheduled days for the summer.
Fees will not be reduced for child’s absence.
WE DO NOT OFFER HALF DAY RATES.

Venmo: @afterhourkidpower
Any questions please contact: Terri Kayoum
651-329-4341 (text, call, or leave a voicemail).

Extreme Faith Camp
Extreme Faith Camp  is open to current 5-8th graders for the week of July 22-26 in Trego, Wi. See link for more details.  Register with a $75 deposit below! Space is limited so reserve your spot today.  Click here to register.

Irish Dancers at St. Joseph’s - March 15
We are excited to welcome the Shamrock Irish Dance School again this year on March 15th at 10:30am.  They will be at our school to perform for our students.  We have a few of our very own St. Joseph’s students that will be in the program.

Spirit Wear Online Store 
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. 

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.

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
The St. Joe's Home & School Association is pleased to announce the return of the Gerten's Spring Plant Fundraiser! 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.

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

• Saturday, March 2 - Father Daughter Dance Parish/School
• Monday, March 4 - Beginning of Trimester 3
• Wednesday, March 6 - Mass 8:45am
• Wednesday, March 13 - Mass 8:45am
• Tuesday, March 19 - Feast of St. Joseph Mass 8:45am; Donuts with Dads 7:45am
• Wednesday, March 20 - Mass 8:45am
• Friday, March 22 - Parent Transportation Required - No Bus
• Monday, March 25 - March 29 - No School Spring Break
• Sunday, March 31 - Easter 
• Monday, April 1 - No School Easter Monday
• Wednesday, April 3 - Mass 8:45am
• Friday, April 5 - Spirit Wear Day
• Saturday, April 6 - Gala