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Principal's Letter
Catholic Schools - Dividends For Life
Morals, Discipline, Knowledge, Faith
August 30, 2010
We may have exhibited a little stress as the school year began . . .
Prayer for the Stressful Day
May He support us all the day long,
till the shades lengthen, and the evening comes,
and the busy world is hushed,
and the fever of life is over and our work is done!
Then in His mercy may He give us a safe lodging,
and a holy rest, and peace at the last.
John Henry Newman (1801-1890)
Thank You
To the school community for all the smiles, hugs, words of encouragement, and kindnesses shown during the first week of school. They were truly appreciated.
To PTG for their hospitality on the opening day of school.
To the faculty and staff for the wonderful job of making their classrooms inviting and cheerful.
EBlast
An EBlast was sent out last Thursday with reminders and requests for the upcoming week. Please take the time to check your email, if you have not done so recently. During the year, we will send out
additional information using this format, if we can’t get it into the Monday envelope on time or if we need parents to help out on special projects. * If you are not receiving them, please let us know so we can update your email address.
Partners In Faith
This week you will find our “Partners in Faith” newsletter. This informational newsletter comes to you once a month and has some great ideas to support “our” children in their faith journey. Take particular note of the section lower the stress of a new school year. There are some helpful hints about setting up routines, creating a quiet workspace, and not overloading your child with too many activities. Using your manners, under the section Parent Talk, will go along way in making people feel appreciated, valued, and recognized. It only takes a moment to smile and use those “please and thank yous.”
Community Connection
Last week you received an order form for Community Connection gift cards. Remember - not sure what to get that good friend, relative or co-worker for a special occasion. Why not consider a gift card? You can’t go wrong! Shopping will be a breeze, and at the same time you’ll be helping out our students. The school will receive a percentage from each card purchased. Look over the sheet and dollar amounts you can choose from. Ordering is easy. Fill out the form with the number of cards you would like. Return your order in the family envelope or to the office with your payment. Please make the check payable to “St. Joseph School.”
Safe Environment
There is a Safe Environment training on September 7 at 7:00 PM in the church. Be sure to attend, if this is a requirement you need to fulfill. Other locations are listed in the church bulletin, if you cannot come on this particular evening. Please note that if you are going to be around or students at any time, you are required to take this training. It is also offered on line at www.shieldthevulnerable.org . At the end of the on line training, you will need to print out the certificate of completion and return it to the school office for our files. If you took the training in the past two years and we have your information, you will not have to update your certification until next year.
Traffic
Please be extremely careful that you are not crossing the street or parking lot without being acknowledged by a faculty or staff member who is “on duty.” We do not want anyone to get hurt because they are not being observant of the cars coming and going. * Please DO NOT use the Parish Center parking lot while dropping off or picking up your students. You, certainly, can go through the morning and after school lines on campus or use the City Lot by the school or the Post Office Lot. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.
Monday Envelope
If you are in need of a separate Monday envelope mailing or pick up, please let Mrs. Winter know. Even if you have let her know in the past, we are starting our list anew this year.
Due Dates
On 9/21, the signed Parent Student Handbook page is due . . . see online handbook page 91
Along with that, the Student Agreement page needs to be signed and returned . . . see online handbook page 92
Picture Day
Picture day is coming up on September 9 – we need two parent volunteers to lend a hand. Please call the office and let Mrs. Winter know if you can help us out.
Yard Duty Person Needed
We need someone to fill a Wednesday yard duty slot from 12:00 – 1:00 PM. It is a paid position and the person would need to come on a consistent basis OR two people could alternate weeks, if that would be easier. Please call the office, if you are interested. The position starts NOW!
Calendar:
August 30 Gift Sales info. coming home in the envelope . . . starting date begins with the kick off at Morning Assembly on Wednesday, September 1. This fundraiser runs through Thursday, September 23. Remember, supporting our fundraisers means trying to keep tuition down!
August 31 Back-to-School Night for Grades K-5 beginning at 6:45 PM . . . a more detailed explanation of the evening went home in the Eblast.
September 1 Back-to-School Night for Grades 6-8 beginning at 6:45 PM . . . again, see the Eblast for more details.
Kick off for Gift Wrap at Morning Assembly
September 3 Minimum Day, dismissal at noon
September 6 Labor Day holiday
September 7 Safe Environment training @ 7:00 PM in the church
September 8 Back-to-School Mass @ 9:00 AM sponsored by the Middle School
PTG meeting @ 6:30 PM
CYO basketball sign ups @ 8:00 PM in the gym
September 9 School Picture Day . . . children are to be in complete uniform. This is not a “free dress” event.
School Board @ 6:45 PM in the Eighth Grade classroom
September 11 Diocesan-wide School Board training
Altar Server training for Grades 4-8 from 9:00 – 11:30 AM at the church
September 12 Buddy Breakfast from 9:30 – 11:00 AM in the gym
Have a great week,
Mrs. Arlene Marseille
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