On Tuesday, February 1^st, Bishop Rice will celebrate an 8:00 a.m. Vocations Mass at St. Joseph Church. Afterwards, Bishop Rice along with Sr. Linda Marking will speak to the children about religious vocations.

Parent Club News

·         All pizza orders were due today.  If you had wanted to place an order and did not get your  form in on time, please call Tonya at 636-332-1121.  All of the pizza orders will be filled and available for pick-up on the evening of the Chili Supper, February 4^th.

·         We still need 3 volunteers for Teacher Appreciation Day on Thursday, February 3^rd. We will need you to help supervise children from 11:00 am until approximately 12:15 pm.  If you are available to help us out, please call Sara Orf at 636-327-4634.

·         The Chili Supper will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. We are asking every family to bring two desserts for the chili supper.  Workers should report for duty no later than 4:30 p.m.  We can always use additional help.  If you are available, please volunteer.

·         Uniform Exchange --- We will have tables set out with used uniforms.  If your child/children have outgrown their present uniform or you need another uniform, now is the time to look over our supply.

Catholic Schools Week- We Are Alive in Christ

Catholic Schools Week will run from January 30^th-February 4^th.  The kids are excited to celebrate our commitment to Catholic education at St. Joseph School.  The schedule of events includes:

• 01/31  (Monday)      Student Appreciation Day/Spelling Bee
• 02/01  (Tuesday)     Vocations Day/Guest Speakers/Academic Bowl @ ICD for 8th
• 02/02  (Wednesday) Community Day/Wall of Fame/Donut Social
• 02/03  (Thursday)   Teacher Appreciation Day/ Parent Club Sponsored Luncheon
• 02/04  (Friday)        Open House/Chili Supper , 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Attention 8^th Grade Parents

We are in need of an 8^th grade parent who is willing to drive/chaperone 8^th graders to ICD for the Academic Bowl on February 1^st from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm. If you are available to help with this event please call the school office at (636) 332-5672. The St. Louis Archdiocese requires proof of insurance for any volunteer drivers.

Re-registration for the 2011-12 School Year

Re-registration packets for next school year will soon be available.  We need this information to help us plan for the next school year.  Grade placements, combinations, use of rooms, and textbook purchases are some of the considerations. The Finance Board met in January and the decision was made to increase the stewardship donation $1.00 per child per week.  All other finances and fees will remain the same.  Listed below are important dates concerning re-registration.

02/04/11        A table will be set up at the Open House/Chili supper.  Please stop by and pick

up your family re-registration packet.

02/08/11        Re-registration packets will be sent home to parents who were unable to pick up their

 packet at the Open House/Chili supper

02/10/11        All re-registration forms are due

03/03/11       Re-registration fee of $100.00 per child is due

05/17/11        All remaining fees are due

Faculty Meeting/1:00 p.m. Dismissal

The February Faculty Meeting will be on Friday, February 11^th, due to Catholic Schools Week. This will be a 1:00 pm dismissal day.

Dental Hygiene Month

February is Dental Hygiene Month. In an effort to promote proper dental hygiene we have scheduled a presentation by a local area dentist. On Thursday, February 17^th, Dr. Jennifer Plessner D.D.S. will be teaching our students how to brush & floss properly along with information outlining how food choices can affect our dental health. All are welcome to attend.

Presidents Day/NO SCHOOL (Snow Day Option)

Presidents Day is on Monday, February 21^st. As of this writing we will have NO SCHOOL on this date.    

Missions Presentation

On Friday, February 25^th, Monsignor Blood will be giving a presentation that will outline the Church’s effort to support the Missions.  The meeting will begin at 1:30 pm in the school cafeteria. All are welcome to attend.

May God Bless you and your family,