Eagle's Eye
September 15, 2022
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.
Mass reflections
When God was giving the Israelites bread and shelter, they started to complain. Then God punished them with poisonous serpents. The Israelites told Moses to speak to God and so he did. God told Moses to build a bronze serpent and put it on a large stick the people can see and whoever has gotten bit by the serpent will live. What the Gospel was trying to tell us is we must be thankful for everything we have and not complain. - Audrey, 6th Grade
free flu shots - optional
From Health Hero:
In partnership with St. Joseph Catholic School, it is our pleasure to offer on-site flu vaccinations at your student’s school. Flu clinics will be offered at each school location during school hours. Health Hero Florida flu vaccination clinics are completely voluntary and are offered to ALL consented students, regardless of their insurance coverage.
Why get a flu vaccine?
The best way to minimize or avoid the spread of flu is to get an annual flu vaccination. Each year the vaccine protects against new strains, therefore, the vaccine should be administered annually.
Who is Health Hero Florida?
Health Hero is a school-based mass vaccinator with the sole focus on delivering safe, efficient vaccination programs in schools to raise immunization rates and lower student absenteeism. Our mission is to make immunizations available to every student, helping to stop diseases like the flu A and B in their tracks.
What type vaccines will be given?
IIV-4 injections will be available to all consented children who do not have any contra-indicators. All vaccines given are preservative-free, mercury-free, Thimerosal-free and administered by state-licensed nurses.
What do you need to do to participate?
If you wish for your child to participate, please COMPLETELY fill out and sign a consent form. These forms need to be returned to your child’s school by Friday 9/23/22 to secure a dose for your child.
For further information you can also visit our website at www.beahealthhero.com. We hope to see your child in clinic!
Thank You for sponsoring our police officer
sjcs concert choir
Students in 3-8th grade have the opportunity of joining Concert Choir. The SJCS Concert Choir performs at various community events during the school year including Carols in the Park, the Christmas program and singing the national anthem at the Rays, Bucs and Tropics games. During rehearsals, students will be developing many vocal concepts such as correct posture, resonance and technique. We will be singing a range of repertoire and work on two and three part harmony. All students interested will need to audition (even if they were in Concert Choir previously).
3rd Grade
Auditions: Monday, Sept. 26 at 3:00pm
Rehearsals: Mondays at 3:00-3:40pm beginning on Monday, October 3rd
4th and 5th grade
Auditions: Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 3:00pm
Rehearsals: Wednesdays at 3:00-3:40pm beginning on Wednesday, October 5th
Middle School
Auditions: Thursday, September 15 beginning at 7:15am
Rehearsals: Thursdays from 7:15-7:45am beginning on Thursday, September 22th
Students do not need to have anything prepared in advance for the audition. Elementary auditions will be in groups and Middle School auditions will be individual to determine parts/range. All students need to audition even if they were previously in Concert Choir. Please e-mail Mrs. James at vjames@stjosephwhschool.org if you have any questions. Thank you!
Thank you, Deputy Serrato
school store
Attendance Policy Reminder
2pm Dismissal
looking for all members of law enforcement
Parent Conferences - Save the Date
thank you, grade 7
Special Abilities Mass
Fr. Martin, working in partnership with Morning Star Catholic School is celebrating a Mass that's intended to be a place for children with special abilities to participate in a way that they can connect with the liturgy in a comforting environment for them and their families.
Any families who have children with special abilities are welcome. RSVP here to let them know who is attending: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/408705387817
Cheer Coach Needed
Resources
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.
St. Joseph Prayer
St. Joseph Catholic School
Principal: Mrs. Haas
Assistant Principal: Mr. Reilly
Assistant Principal: Mrs. Insua
Canonical Administrator: Fr. Tim LaBo
Superintendent: Mr. Fortier
Email: thaas@stjosephwhschool.org
Website: stjosephwhschool.org
Location: 535 Avenue M Northwest, Winter Haven, FL, USA
Phone: 863-293-3311