St. Joseph eUpdate

Fully Present. April 21, 2022

Moving Along with Mrs. Maddox

Dear St. Joseph Families,

During the month of April our students are studying the Virtue of Temperance. Throughout the day, we are all given opportunities to grow in Temperance. I can’t think of a better place than school (the classroom, the playground, the cafeteria, even CYO athletics) for our students to learn how and when to make good decisions. The temperate person is not bound by their instincts or desires, they know how to use the right judgment to make good decisions about “little” things and “big” things.

Our school environment allows students to help grow in perseverance and gain sustainable coping skills that will help them later in life. All though it is so hard to watch our children struggle, we know and understand that failing is the best way to learn problem-solving skills. Temperance is a virtue that must be practiced, practiced, practiced …. but once the virtue is strengthened, a person can successfully develop right judgment. This helps us make “little” or “big” decisions, with clarity! The temperate person experiences freedom, joy, and peace in the pursuit of goodness. Wow! What parent doesn’t want that life for their child!!!

This week our First Graders renewed their Baptismal Promise, and our Second Graders participated in their Jesus Retreat in preparation for their First Holy Communion. As we all continue to practice the Virtue of Temperance, our teachers continually create daily moments of reverence and holiness within their classrooms to help bring our faith to life. What a special place we have to raise our children and care for each other.

Happy Easter! Alleluia, Christ has risen … FOR US!!!

With a Grateful Heart,

Jodie Maddox

Principal

Jag Jog - Time to Celebrate Our Success!!!!

Thank you to all of our parents, grandparents, sponsors, and students for making the 2022 Jag Jog fundraiser a HUGE SUCCESS!!!! You rocked it students! We raised approximately. $29,000 for our school! We can't wait to see the digital SMART boards and new robots in our classrooms. Thanks for all your continued support of our St. Joseph Community!

JAG JOG/Middle School Color Run-Monday, April 25

Our Middle School Color Run will take place this Monday, April 25th at 2:30PM. Middle school students may wear joggers or uniform shorts with their Jag Jog shirt that day. Parents are welcome to attend and watch the Jag Jog from the bleachers at 2:30. If there are any changes due to the weather, we will let you know as soon as possible! Pray for sunny skies and warm temps!

Catholic Parenting Newsletter- Holy Week and Easter

Field Day

Grades 1-5 Field Day will be Thursday, May 19th from 8:15-12:00. A sack lunch will be provided by our cafeteria staff. (In the case of rain, Field Day will be moved inside.) Please make sure your child comes to school with sunscreen already applied at home. (No sunscreen will be applied at school due to allergic reactions.) Your student will also need to bring a water bottle and wear appropriate clothing for the weather.

If you would like to volunteer at one of the 15 stations, please sign up below. The volunteer time will be from 7:30-12:15.

Thank you for your help in advance.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4CACAF2DA7FE3-stjoe1

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Used Uniform Donations

Donations of gently used uniforms would be greatly appreciated and can be labeled and dropped off at the school in preparation for the upcoming Used Uniform Sale May 18-19.

Thank you!

Memorials- Letter and Form

Memorial Mass and Memorial Book to Honor Our Deceased

Please click on the link below for Memorial Mass and Memorial Book information. This is a wonderful way to honor our deceased family members and friends in a very special way.

The deadline is Monday, May 2, by Noon.

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Plant Sale 2022-Volunteers Needed and Info for Picking up Plant Sale Orders

Please click on the link below for Plant Sale volunteer opportunities May 5 & 6. This is a great opportunity for students to earn service hours!

Also, please use the link below to select a time for picking up your Plant Sale Orders!

ALL PLANT SALE ORDERS MUST BE PICKED UP FRIDAY, MAY 6. If you are not available to pick up your order, please make arrangements for someone to get it for you. ANY ORDER NOT PICKED UP WILL BE PLACED OUTSIDE AFTER 6PM ON FRIDAY, MAY 6.

Questions? Contact Shannon Foley 913-302-8505

Thank you for supporting our annual Plant Sale!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a48a5a82ea75-plant

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Middle School Jag Tag Fun!!!

Thank you Middle School students for working hard to earn a Jag Tag! This spring students may wear jeans, joggers, or uniform shorts with the shirt of their choice when they earn a Jag Tag. If students come to school with other shorts on, parents will be called to bring uniform bottoms to school. Enjoy your Jag Tag!

April Lunch Menu

2nd Graders preparing for First Holy Communion

Staff Appreciation Week

May 2-6

We are so blessed at St. Joseph to have a wonderful and caring staff that truly goes out of their way to enhance our children’s education and spiritual lives.

In an effort to thank our staff for their tremendous efforts, we are celebrating our annual National Staff Appreciation Week (May 2-6) to recognize the work of our school’s staff. Here is a schedule for the week:

Marvelous Monday: Andy’s Frozen Custard for all staff!!

Terrific Tuesday: The Staff Appreciation Committee will provide an Old Shawnee Pizza and Salad lunch. Committee members will help by bringing in desserts and drinks.

We Appreciate You Wed.: Treats and goodies will be provided by the Staff Appreciation Committee for staff to enjoy throughout the entire day! Also, there will be some drawings for some cool stuff. A Sign Up Genius will go out to ALL parents!

Thankful Thursday: A Cinco de Mayo Thankful Thursday lunch provided by Kindergarten parents!!

Feel Good Friday: The Staff Appreciation Committee is hosting a Happy Hour for all staff members after school at Knights of Columbus Hall, including a taco and chip buffet from Al Chile Taco Shop!

If you have any other ways you would like to show your appreciation to the teachers, staff and administration, please feel free to do so! If your child/children want to take part in this celebration, he/she could write a personal thank you to his/her teacher, a specials teacher, and/or a special staff member or two!

Staff Appreciation Week is a time to reflect and be grateful for our school and the staff. Thank you for your participation in this week’s activities. If you have any questions, please email me.

Thank you!

Abbey Kurt

abbeykurt@gmail.com

Staff Appreciation SignUp for donations

End of Year Skating Party at Skate City!!!

Join us for a Beach Party themed End of Year Skating Party at Skate City on Wednesday, May 11th, from 6-8PM! What a fun way to end the school year!

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Tuition Assistance Now Available Through CEF

The Catholic Education Foundation provides scholarships to help families in need send their children to Catholic schools in the Archdiocese. Find your closest Catholic school at cefks.org/schools and contact your school to learn more about tuition assistance available for the 2022-23 school year.