In my eyes, I think the homily was about putting others first or making the right choice. When Father said his homily, I felt good. The homily was very important and you should put others first. Jesus also had to make a decision either to heal a man or leave him alone, but Jesus healed him. For this, he was going to be put to death. Korra R.

Father Tim taught me Jesus had a choice just like Father Tim. Jesus could help the man with the withered hand, or not. Father Tim could be someone’s friend or not. They both did the right thing. God wants us to do the right thing just like Jesus. Max B

Today, Father Tim taught me that we should always change our hearts and make the decision to do good. No matter what the cost you always do it. Do you choose right or walk away with others? Aiden N.

St. Joseph Catholic School

Tuition and Fees

2023-2024

Registration Fee:
$350 per student entering PreK 3, and Kindergarten through Grade 8
secures your child’s spot at SJCS. To be paid upon acceptance.

Curriculum Fee:
$350 per student entering PreK 3, and Kindergarten through Grade 8
(Can be paid up front or rolled into monthly tuition bill.)

Tuition:
PreK 3 Year Olds: $4,000 for 7:30am until 11:50am
VPK Wrap Around $3,150 for full day PreK 11:50am-3:30pm
Kindergarten through Grade 8: $8,250 7:30am-3:30pm

Afterschool Care:
$4.50 per hour per child

Before School Care:
$2.50 per family per day if dropped off before 7:30am

Lunch:
To be determined by vendor.
For the 2022-2023 school year, the cost is $4.25 for lunch, including a drink

Uniforms:
Varies depending on family choice. Must be purchased through our vendor, Sir Walter. Anticipated cost is $225 per year, if purchasing new uniforms. Some used uniforms are also available at a discounted rate.

Graduation Fee:
$125 per eighth grade student

It's time to secure your child's spot at St. Joseph Catholic School for the coming 2023-2024 school year! All current families should have received a link on Monday, January 9th to reregister. There are two steps to confirm that your child will be returning in the Fall:

1. Using the link provided, complete the online application. This must be done by Friday, January 27th at 3pm.

2. Watch for the registration fee of $250 per child to be scheduled for payment via FACTs on January 27th. This will automatically be charged to your FACTs account with scheduled payment for 1/27. If you do not intend to return, or need to request a payment plan to cover the registration fee, please email Mrs. Brown at sbrown@stjosephwhschool.org and expect an email reply. We can only confirm that your email was received if you receive a reply from Mrs. Brown.

• To be considered "in good standing," all families must contribute (and log) 20 volunteer hours in Renweb. Only those students whose parents have contributed the full 20 hours will be accepted. Those parents who still need to contribute their hours may be placed on provisional acceptance pending the completion of the 20 volunteer hours. Please remember that volunteer hours are an expectation of all families of students at SJCS.

If you know of anyone considering SJCS for their child next year, please encourage them to apply beginning on Monday. Applications will be considered on a first come, first served basis.

*April 13 and 14 will be a full, regular school day.

*School will dismiss at 2pm on Wednesday, April 19. Parent Teacher Conferences will be held from 2:30pm-6pm.

*School will dismiss at 2pm on Thursday, April 20. Parent Teacher Conferences will be held from 2:30pm-3:30pm.

It's a great time. All ages are welcome! You don't want to miss it!

When Jesus heard that John had been arrested,
he withdrew to Galilee.
He left Nazareth and went to live in Capernaum by the sea,
in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali,
that what had been said through Isaiah the prophet
might be fulfilled:
Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali,
the way to the sea, beyond the Jordan,
Galilee of the Gentiles,
the people who sit in darkness have seen a great light,
on those dwelling in a land overshadowed by death
light has arisen.
From that time on, Jesus began to preach and say,
“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”

As he was walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers,
Simon who is called Peter, and his brother Andrew,
casting a net into the sea; they were fishermen.
He said to them,
“Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
At once they left their nets and followed him.
He walked along from there and saw two other brothers,
James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John.
They were in a boat, with their father Zebedee, mending their nets.
He called them, and immediately they left their boat and their father
and followed him.
He went around all of Galilee,
teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom,
and curing every disease and illness among the people.

-Mt 14:12-23

This section of the Eagle's Eye will remain in every edition of our newsletter. It will contain links to information that parents may need from time to time. When parents have questions, we urge you to check this section for possible links that could get you the information that you need.

• School Calendar: https://stjosephwhschool.org/wp-content/uploads/calendar-for-parents.pdf
• Parent-Student Handbook: https://stjosephwhschool.org/wp-content/uploads/St.-Joseph-Parent-Student-Handbook-2022-202-Repaired.pdf
• Menus: https://stjosephwhschool.nutrislice.com/
• Registering for a Lunch Account: https://www.payschoolscentral.com/
• PikMyKid User Guide: https://stjosephwhschool.org/wp-content/uploads/1-_Parent-App-User-Guide_English_2021.pdf
• Fingerprinting/Safe Environment Certification Instructions: https://stjosephwhschool.org/wp-content/uploads/SEC-with-Code.pdf
• Fingerprinting/Safe Environment Certification: https://www.orlandodiocese.org/safe-environment/english/
• Uniform Company: https://store.sirwalteruniforms.com/schools/st-josephs-winter-haven.html
• FACTS Family Portal Login: https://logins2.renweb.com/logins/ParentsWeb-Login.aspx
• FACTS Family Portal Instructions: https://stjosephwhschool.org/wp-content/uploads/FACTS_Family_Portal_Parent_Access_Instructions.pdf
• Logging Service Hours: Parents and students can now enter and view their own service hours. You can use your app to view the hours, however, you have to use the web version to enter new hours. go https://logins2.renweb.com/logins/parentsweb-login.aspx The district code is STJC-FL. Once logged in, click on the Family option in the menu on the left side. At the top of the screen, select the family member who will be adding the service hours. Click on the Add option on the right side of the screen in the Service Hours box. Fill out the information and click Save.