Eagle's Eye

July 28, 2022

Mission Statement

Mission Statement

St. Joseph Catholic School fosters a diverse community of disciples empowered through a rigorous and inclusive Catholic education rooted in Gospel values and service to others.

Mission Statement

uniform shortage

We are in communication with our uniform provider, Sir Walter, and understand that there is a shortage of uniforms as we get set to start the school year. While we understand the challenges that this supply shortage is causing, we will maintain uniform guidelines as best that we are able.


  • We urge all families to shop the used uniform store to try to find all pieces of the school uniform for their child.
  • Returning families, we need your help! Please consider donating any uniforms that you don't need to the used uniform store. We are in great need of stock for our families.
  • In the event that families are not able to purchase school polos, we will allow students to wear a PE uniform shirt with uniform bottoms while awaiting delivery - only if polos have been ordered through Sir Walter.

parent orientation

There will be a series of Orientation Meetings for parents over the course of the next few weeks. It is very important that all parents attend the Orientation meeting that relates to their child(ren). These meetings are critical as we begin the year together. These meetings are for adults only; please do not bring children. Please read below carefully and make plans to attend Parent Orientation:


Thursday, August 4: Orientation at 6pm for:

  • all NEW parents of students at SJCS in grades 1-8 will meet in Mrs. Blanton's classroom on the second floor.
  • parents of students in PreK 3 will meet in the PreK 3 classroom.
  • parents of students in VPK will meet in the Parish Center (cafeteria).
  • parents of students in kindergarten will meet in their homeroom classrooms.

*We will have staff and volunteers available to direct you as well as signs.


Tuesday, August 16: Orientation at 5:30pm for parents of any students interested in playing a sport at SJCS this year in the Parish Center.


Tuesday, August 16: Orientation at 6pm for parents of students in grades 5-8. It is very important that parents arrive on time. Parents will be starting in their child's homeroom and moving from class to class to hear from all of their child's teachers.


Wednesday, August 24: Parent Orientation for Grades 1-4 at 6pm. Parents will report directly to their child's homeroom class.

tears and cheers reception

Your SJCS PTO invites YOU to our Tears and Cheers Reception on Friday, August 12 at 8am in the Parish Center! Whether you are celebrating that we are back to school or need to commiserate that the lazy days of summer are over (and that your baby is a year older), join us! This is a great opportunity to meet other parents, and we sincerely hope you will make plans to be there!

important dates

Aug. 2: Uniform Sale from 12pm-5pm. New in the Gym. Used in the library.

Aug 4: Orientation at 6pm for all PreK, Kindergarten, and new families (NO CHILDREN, PLEASE)

Aug 6: Final Uniform Sale before school starts. 9am until 1pm.

Aug. 9: Middle School Boot Camp. Mandatory 9am-12pm. Wear uniforms and bring school supplies.

Aug. 9: Orientation for PreK through Grade 5 from 10am-12pm. Children are invited. Bring school supplies.

Aug. 10: First Day of School

request from your pto

Your PTO Board is requesting all parents to complete this brief online form. This will help us to identify ways that you wish to be involved and earn service hours for the coming school year. Please take a few moments to complete this form as soon as possible. We appreciate your feedback.


https://forms.gle/t3AVaBLbdRMic4K29

new school year packets

Wow! It was so great to see SO MANY of you on Tuesday! 230 families came by the school in the five hour window to pick up car tags and receive class assignments for the coming year. Thanks for your patience! If you haven't been by the school office to pick up your car tag and receive your student's class assignment, please do so as soon as possible. You can come anytime that the school office is open.
Summer Office Hours:

Monday through Thursday: 9am until 3pm

Friday: 9am until 12pm

*We will be closed on Wednesday, August 3rd for all staff to attend training.

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New Lunch Vendor

We are pleased to introduce our new lunch vendor, Maschio's! Please see the letters below for information and how to register.
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Registration for lunch program

The letter below shows how to register for your lunch account with Payschools.


Please note: We are using this service for lunch fees only. All other fees will continue being processed using FACTS.

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Allergy Management Program for Lunch

Maschio's provides a very specific management program for those students who suffer with life-threatening food allergies, Celiac disease, diabetes, etc. If your child has such medical needs, please see their information below and reach out to the school office to request the form that you need to have a medical professional complete. This only pertains to those students with dietary needs.
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from the st. joseph youth ministry office

Come out to St. Joseph’s Middle School Youth Ministry in Family Life Room 3. There is a pool table, foosball, air hockey, and other fun wacky games. Come Make friends, share some laughs, and draw closer to Jesus.

This upcoming Kick-off, August 19th, will be a cardboard battle to be remembered! You will not only build your own set of (cardboard) armor, you will also face off against each other in battle. Will your armor stand up to the test?!

Come join us as we reveal the new annual theme for youth ministry, and delve into this seasons curriculum called the Artist! In the Artist, we’ll tackle questions like: Who is God? Can we even know if God is real? What proof is there that God exists? What does this mean for my life?Journey with us as we navigate these questions and more!


Ministry Events:

August 19th: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM in Family Life Center room 3, Fall Kick-Off

September 2: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM in Family Life Center Room 3

Sept. 16: 5:30PM – 7:30 PM in the Family Life Center Room 3


Do you want to get reminders and the full calendar for Middle School Youth Ministry?

Here’s how you can:

1. Download the Band app from the app store onto your phone.

2. Sign-up with your phone number, and set a password.

3. please follow the link below to be added to the Middle School Ministry group.

https://band.us/n/a9af764cI2f5E

PikMyKid

Our school uses the app PikMyKid for dismissal. All parents must register and use this app when picking up their children in afternoon carline. Please see the instructions below to download the app and register. You can also view this guide by clicking here: https://stjosephwhschool.org/wp-content/uploads/1-_Parent-App-User-Guide_English_2021.pdf
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St. Joseph Prayer

St. Joseph Prayer

O Blessed Joseph, faithful guardian of my Redeemer, Jesus Christ, protector of Mary, the virgin Mother of God, I choose you this day to be my special patron and advocate and I firmly resolve to honor you all the days of my life. Therefore, I humbly ask you to receive me as your client, to instruct me in every doubt, to comfort me in every affliction, to obtain for me and for all the knowledge and love of the Heart of Jesus, and finally to defend and protect me at the hour of my death. Amen.
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St. Joseph Catholic School

St. Joseph Catholic School

St. Joseph Catholic School

Principal: Mrs. Haas

Assistant Principal: Mr. Reilly

Assistant Principal: Mrs. Insua

Canonical Administrator: Fr. Tim LaBo

Superintendent: Mr. Fortier

535 Avenue M Northwest, Winter Haven, FL, USA thaas@stjosephwhschool.org 863-293-3311 stjosephwhschool.org