PRINCIPAL NOTE
WOW! We have finished the first month of school already. I would appreciate it if you would participate in a one minute survey about how the first month of school went for your child(ren). Also, if your child had a great first month of school, send a nice email or note to their teacher(s) and let them know!
Parents should have received an email with login information to access Educate. If you did not receive the email or have difficulties accessing Educate, please contact Lori Bruce at lobruce@stjosephwsp.org.
REMINDER - NO STUDENT BUS TRANSPORTATION MONDAY, OCTOBER 3
Monday is a parent transportation only day as ISD 197 is not in session. Please be mindful that this will increase the drop off and pick up lines. Hot lunch will be available on Monday.
THANK YOU
Thank you to our many wonderful library volunteers for managing the classes and recommending new books for the shelves.
ST. FRANCIS PET BLESSING
Please join us on Tuesday, October 4th on the playground field to have your pets blessed. The event begins at 3:30 p.m. Please make certain your pets are on a leash or in a crate. Bring your own clean up bags to care for your pets needs. If you want to pick up your child from the event, please speak directly with your child’s teacher. Otherwise, teachers will take the children back toward door 13 after the pet blessing has finished.
SPIRIT WEAR MINI SALE - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4TH 3:00PM
St. Joe's Spirit Wear will once again be on sale next Tuesday, Oct. 4 in the church parking lot starting at 3:00 p.m. Most of the items will be in the smaller youth sizes, which sold out quickly at our last sale! If you requested an item that sold out at our September sale, you will receive an email this weekend regarding pick-up. New this year: Credit cards will now be accepted along with cash or check payments. Thank you to Angie Hanzal, Spirit Wear Coordinator, for facilitating this sale.
PARENT SESSION - Webinar Offered by CSCOE’s Peace of Mind Instructor Dr. Jules Nolan
"Psychological Wellness Begins at Home" — October 11, 7:00 p.m.
Our children are more stressed and anxious than any time in modern history. How we parent and manage emotions at home can protect our children and bolster their emotional resilience, or it can hinder development and make things worse. This session will focus on parenting strategies that promote healthy psychological development. The influences of technology, pressures of modern life, and common parenting mistakes will be discussed. Parents will learn concrete strategies to help their children thrive.
INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR 2023-24
The 2023-24 enrollment season is upon us! Registration for new students begins on October 24. Information sessions will be offered for all parents of incoming students, ages PreK-8th grade. If you have a child at home you're planning to enroll soon, these events are for you! Join us to learn more about our curriculum, faith formation, and visit classrooms. Childcare will be available, but registration for child care will be required to be certain we have enough child care supervisors available https://stjosephwsp.org/info-session-registration Spread the word to friends! Information Sessions will be held in the school (Room 207) unless otherwise indicated. Dates and times are:
October 10, 9:30am
October 10, 6:00pm
November 3, 6:00pm
January 17, 6:00pm
Preschool specific: January 20, 2:30pm (in the Preschool)
ST. JOSEPH’S SCHOOL LEGO ROBOTICS
We are pleased to be able to offer Lego Robotics at St. Joe’s. We plan to have two teams: 5th - 6th grade and 7th - 8th grade. Please click here to learn more and to sign up. Space is limited and registration will close once it is full.
RESPECT LIFE MONTH
October is Respect Life Month. Our school is having a Layette (baby item) Collection during this month. The collection will be Monday, October 10-18. Please consider donating Diapers size 4-6, Sleepers (12mo. - 2T), Onesies (12mo. - 2T), Baby Wipes, and Infant toys to benefit and support the work of Wakota-a Guiding Star Center in West St. Paul.
GERTENS POINSETTIA SALE - NOW OPEN!
The St. Joe's Home & School Association is pleased to announce the Gertens Poinsettia & Winter Greens Fundraiser! 30% of all plant sales and 15% of gift card sales will go directly back to St. Joseph's School - so feel free to share with friends and family! Plants will be delivered to the school on Thursday, Dec. 1 and must be picked up that day.
How to order:
All orders must be placed by Thursday, Oct. 20 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, DEC. 1. Pick-ups will be available in the afternoon and early evening.
Please contact Christina Mahady, Home & School President, with any questions.
ST. JOSEPH’S SCHOOL SINGLE PAGE CALENDAR
We have many exciting things happening this year! Please click here to view our single page school calendar. This may also be found under the “Parents” tab on the school website.
ST. JOSEPH’S REVIVE NIGHTS
A night for all families and youth of the parish and school to come learn more about who Jesus is, how we can follow Him more closely, and encounter Jesus together through a time of Eucharistic adoration. Please click here for dates and more information.
VIRTUS REQUIREMENTS BEFORE VOLUNTEERING
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.
Some existing accounts have been placed in an inactive mode if you have not volunteered recently. If that has happened and you are interested in becoming reactivated, or if you have any questions, please contact Lisa Wrobel liwrobel@stjosephwsp.org.