A Message from Principal Rickbeil
It has been a busy week on campus, with playoff soccer and volleyball games, as well as a number of activities on campus this weekend. We are looking forward to seeing many families at 11 AM Mass this Sunday for School Mass Sunday and for the Trunk or Treat at 3 PM.
This week we have another alumni feature, as Mr. Reyes shares his experiences of attending St. Joseph’s School and working here as a PE teacher. Enjoy!
School Mass Sunday - This Sunday, October 27 at 11am Mass - Please Join Us!
Please join us this Sunday, October 27 is our second school Mass Sunday of the year at 11:00 AM. We invite students to wear their school uniforms and find Father Luke or Mrs. Lamusga for a ticket for a spirit wear pass (requires 2 tickets- 1 per mass) or a piece of candy. Donuts will be served in the great room following Mass. We are looking for students to read the readings, a family to bring up the gifts, and families to help us with hospitality after Mass. If this week is filled, there are weeks through the rest of the school year. If you would like to sign up to help with this Sunday or any future school Mass Sundays, please sign up at this Sign Up Genius.
Trunk or Treat - Please Join Us! Sunday, October 27th 3:00-4:30
Please join us this Sunday for our Truck or Treat Event! Thank you to our Home & School Association for hosting this event for our St. Joseph’s Community! Reminder, if you have a layette item for our October collection to support Respect Life Month, please bring it to Trunk or Treat!
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. Haire for coordinating this for our community.
Thursday, October 31 Last Day to Wear Shorts
The last day for students to wear uniform shorts is Thursday, October 31st. Beginning Friday, 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.
All Saints Day - Mass 2pm
Please join us for mass on Monday, November 1st at 2pm. We will open the school parking lot at 1:45pm so that parents can park in the back, join us for mass and be parked for afternoon pick up.
Grandparents Day - November 6
We look forward to celebrating our Grandparents and Special Friends on Wednesday, November 6. Not all Grandparents are available, and we know that there are many special family members or friends that play a big part in our children's lives. So, please do invite those Special Friends if that is what works best for your family.
This year we would like to invite grandparents and special friends to join us for a light lunch beginning at 12:30pm in the great room. After lunch we will invite students down to join their grandparents and special friends for a dessert and some special time together.
Following dessert, we invite grandparents and special friends to join their grandchildren for our all-school mass at 2:00pm.
Please click here for more information and to RSVP!
No District Busing November 4-5
ISD 197 is not in session November 4-5, therefore there will be no district busing. These are required parent transportation days. District food service will however still provide lunch on these days.
Christmas Concert Dates - Save the Dates!
Please be certain to have our Christmas Concert dates on your calendar! Please see the dates as follows. If you have any questions about the concerts, please contact the school office or Mrs. Broberg kabroberg@stjosephwsp.org
Thursday, December 12th at 6:30pm in the Church: Preschool - 3rd grade
Friday, December 13th at 4:00pm in the Gym: St. Joseph’s School Band
Friday, December 13th at 2:00pm in the Great Room: K-3 Senior Citizen Concert
Thursday, December 19th at 6:30pm in the Church: Grades 4-8
Mrs. Broberg is also looking for costumes. Please see the list below and contact her kabroberg@stjosephwsp.org with any questions. Thank you!
2 cows, 1 donkey, 2 sheep, 2 shepherds, 2 chickens, Mary, Joseph, 3 Kings, 1 camel and 1 innkeeper.
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!
Yearbook Sales Now Open
Presales are now open for the St. Joseph’s School Yearbook Order Your Yearbook Today! - St. Joseph's School.
School Website
We are in the process of updating our school website. It is likely that you will see changes to the website in a variety of phases. Thank you for your patience as we complete this project. Please contact the school office if you have any questions.
One Page School Calendar
Please click here to view the important dates for the 2024-2025 school year. Please be certain to review the upcoming concert dates!
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
November 6 & 8
December 4 & 18
January 8 & 22
February 5 & 19
March 5 & 19
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
October 30
November 20
January 29
February 26
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
November 17
December 15
January 19
February 16
March 16
April 27
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 Dates:
Friday, November 22– 6:30pm
Friday, February 21 – 6:30pm
Friday, April 25 - 6:30pm
Please click here to view The Church of St. Joseph Website or view the Church Bulletin by clicking here.