February 3, 2012

St. Joseph School… A great place to grow

Congratulations!

Congratulations to three of our VFW writing contest finalists! I am proud to announce that Christine   (1^st place), Katelynn (2^nd place) and Kelly (3^rd place) were honored for their work on the  “Patriots Pen” writing contest sponsored by the Wentzville VFW post. Each of the girls received a monetary award for their efforts. Bravo girls!!!

Open House/ Chili Supper/Re-registration

Tonight is the Open House/Chili supper from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.  Re-registration packets will be available for pick-up during this event. Thank you for picking them up this evening.  Please read the blue Finance Sheet enclosed in your packet as there are some increases for the 2012-2013 school year.  We ask you to return the re-registration form, along with your check for $100.00 registration fee per child, no later than Friday, February 17^th.

Confirmation Meeting

There will be a Confirmation Meeting for Grades 7/8 next Wednesday, February 8^th at 7:00 pm in the school cafeteria.

Conflict Resolution Presentation

Saundra Barker from Catholic Family Services has rescheduled her presentation at St. Joseph School for next Thursday, February 9th to speak to our children in grades 1-4. She will teach conflict resolution strategies to our children to help them solve disagreements in an appropriate manner and to help make our great school Bully-Free.

Faculty Meeting/ 1:00 pm Dismissal

The February faculty meeting is scheduled for next Friday (February, 10^th) due to Catholic Schools Week. This will be a 1:00 pm dismissal day.

2012 Read to Succeed

Reminder:  Read to Succeed  forms for grades K-6^th students should be turned into your child’s homeroom teacher no later than Friday, February 10^th.   K-6^th grade students must read 6 hours and complete a reading log to be eligible for Six Flags tickets.

School Improvement Orientation Meeting

There will be a School Improvement Meeting for all School Improvement Committee members on Thursday, February 16^th in the school building.

STUCO sponsored Trivia Night

The STUCO sponsored Trivia Night will be on Friday, February 17^th. This event is for students in grades 5-8 and runs from 6:00 – 9:00 pm.

Texas Hold ‘Em

The next Texas Hold ’Em, sponsored by the Playground Committee, will be held Saturday, February 18^th.  Registration begins at 6:00 p.m.  Doors close at 7:00 p.m.  $30.00 entry fee and one Re-buy @ $20.00.  Beverages and snacks will be provided.  Feel free to bring your own as well

4-H Bingo

4-H will hold a Bingo on Sunday, February 19^th at 1:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria.  All ages are welcome.  Bingo cards are $1.00 each. 

Presidents Day (Snow Day Option)

There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 20^th in observance of Presidents Day.

Mission Carnival

The annual St. Joseph Mission Carnival will be held on Tuesday, February 21st, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. This event is open to the St. Joseph Parish Community. All proceeds will go towards the Missions.

Tickets will go on sale on Monday, February 13^th.  Tickets are .25 cents each or 5 for $1.00.  Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Ash Wednesday

The prayerful season of Lent begins with the observance of Ash Wednesday on February 22nd.

Parent Club Fish Fry 02/24/12

The St. Joseph Parent Club will sponsor the first of their highly acclaimed Fish Fry’s on Friday, February 24^th from 5:00-7:30 pm. Come on out with the family and enjoy good company and some of the best fish around these parts.

**ATTENTION** 7^th & 8^th Grade Parents

There is a Confirmation Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 14^th to make up for the meeting that was cancelled on Wednesday, January 11^th.

Cafeteria Payment Reminder

Parents, please check your cafeteria balances on FastDirect or call the school office for your balance. Some families have not made any or only one payment since school started.  If you stay current, you will avoid having a large balance at the end of the year.  Turn in payments to the school office. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

May God bless you and your family,

January 27, 2012

St. Joseph School… A great place to grow

Attention:  Parents

The following parents have volunteered to help out during Catholic Schools’ week.  If you are unable to work, please contact JoAnn Schaefer (332-8674) or Renee Gorman (887-0856).  Thank you.

·         Teacher Appreciation Day (February 2nd) Needed from 10:45 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. to supervise children during lunch/recess.

Christy Blair, Christy Popp, Deanna Hoffman, Tonia Kersting, Tonya Hawkins, Jim Woerther, Tina Mulnix.

·         Chili Supper (February 3^rd) Needed from 4:45 to 7:00 p.m. to serve food and clean up

Joe or Tonia Kersting, Jill Burkemper, Kristina Cyr, Amanda Childs, Dennis Klein, Michelle Lewis, Karen Wheadon, Rachel Martin, Linda or Larry Bean, Deanna or Wayne Hoffman. 

Congratulations

Congratulations to two of our young artists! St. Joseph School sponsored a “design a Catholic Schools Week bookmark” contest. Congratulations to Grace, the winner in grades 4-6 and Kelly in grades 7-8. A copy of the bookmark design will be distributed to the students during Catholic Schools Week. Grace and Kelly will receive a copy of the book of their choice from Scholastic Reader. Great job you two!

REAP Team Presentation

There will be a Chastity Awareness presentation for grades 7/8. The presentation will be held in the cafeteria next Monday, January 30^th at 7:00 pm. The presenters are members of the highly acclaimed REAP Team.

STUCO Penny Wars

Student Council is sponsoring a Penny Wars during the week of January 30^th to February 3^rd.  Bring in pennies, coins or cash.  Put your pennies in your grade’s bucket and your silver coins or cash in other grades’ buckets to cancel out theirs.  Whichever class has the most pennies at the end, WINS!

Catholic Schools Week

Catholic Schools Week will be from Jan. 30^th – Feb. 3^rd. Please see the list below for all the activities planned for this exciting week of celebrating our Catholic Identity!

• 01/30/12 Vocations Day (8:30-10:00) & Spelling Bee (1:45-2:45)
• 01/31/12 Student Appreciation Day
• 02/01/12 Community Day/Wall of Fame after 8:00 am Liturgy
• 02/02/12 Teacher Appreciation Day
• 02/03/12 Open House/ Chili Supper 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Big G Box Top Contest

Reminder:  This is the last week to bring in the Big G box tops.  Contest ends Friday, February 3. 

Re-registration

Re-registration packets will be available for pick-up on Friday, February 3^rd, during the Open House/Chili supper from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.   Please read the blue Finance Sheet enclosed in your packet as there are some increases for the 2012-2013 school year.  We ask that the re-registration form be returned (along with your check for $100.00 registration fee per child) no later than Friday, February 17^th.

Confirmation Meeting

There will be a Confirmation Meeting for Grades 7/8 on Wednesday, February 8^th at 7:00 pm in the school cafeteria.

Conflict Resolution Presentation

Saundra Barker from Catholic Family Services has rescheduled her presentation at St. Joseph School for Thursday, February 9th to speak to our children in grades 1-4. She will teach conflict resolution strategies to our children to help them solve disagreements in an appropriate manner and to help make our great school Bully-Free.

Faculty Meeting/ 1:00 pm Dismissal

The February faculty meeting is scheduled for the 2^nd Friday in February (February, 10^th) due to Catholic Schools Week. This will be a 1:00 pm dismissal day.

2012 Read to Succeed

We will offer the Read to Succeed program again this year for free Six Flags tickets.  K-6^th grade students must read 6 hours and complete a reading log to be eligible.  Forms should be turned into your child’s homeroom teacher no later than Friday, February 10^th.

STUCO Trivia Night

Student Council is sponsoring a Trivia Night for Grades 5-8 on Friday, February 17^th from 6:00-9:00 p.m.  Please see the attached flyer for more information.

4-H Bingo

4-H will hold a Bingo on Sunday, February 19^th at 1:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria.  All ages are welcome.  Bingo cards are $1.00 each. 

**ATTENTION** 7^th & 8^th Grade Parents

The Confirmation Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, January 11^th has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 14^th.

May God bless you and your family,

Mr. Dwight Elmore, Principal