Eagle's Eye
September 16, 2021
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
In the Gospel of Luke, it talked about how we should focus on helping ourselves first, and not pick out other people's imperfections. It stated that the boy was telling his brother that he had a stick in his eye while the boy himself had a beam in his. This is an example of what not to do, and to be a person who sees with the eyes of Jesus. - Peyton
Father Tim talked about how sight doesn't only come from your eyes and Father uses a baby kitten as an example that they also see through their heart. Father also talked about our personal fault and the brother with a wooden beam in his eye. Lastly, he also said be a person who sees through Jesus' eye. - Braidyn
In today's Homily, Father Tim talked about dealing with our problems before we judge other people. He talked about newborn kittens who are blind at first and need help finding their mother. He uses that scenario to talk about today's Gospel. If you see a splinter in someone's eye and have a wooden beam in your own, do not try to take the splinter in the other person's eye. First, you remove the beam in your eye then take out the splinter in the other person's eye. This means that you shouldn't judge people before judging yourself. First, figure out your problem then help the other person. - Aaliyah
Father Tim spoke about how you need to fix yourself before others. Do not judge people based on their faults because you are not perfect. Help yourself so it is easier to help others, like it is easier to help out a friend with the homework if you had done it first. Love ourselves then others. Try to see through the eyes of Jesus and focus on you before anyone else. -Nathaniel
read a thon prize day
We look forward to our Read A Thon Prize Day this Monday, September 20th. Winning classes will enjoy a movie and popcorn party. Many teachers will dress as characters from a book that has been changed into a movie. And, we will have our raffle drawing. Students who earned dress down passes will also receive their dress down pass from their homeroom teacher on Monday!
Cheerleading
Cheerleading will start Tuesday, September 21st.
Cheer for 6, 7, & 8th grade.
Schedule every Tues 4:30 - 5:30
The 1st and 3rd Friday of each month from 3:30 to 5:00 pm.
Girls interested in participating must complete an athletic form and pay $20 in the school office before attending practice.
Picture Retake Day
mass this weekend
2pm dismissal
conferences
checking grades
Fingerprints
Amazon Smile
face masks
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absences
- Families are asked to email the school at attendance@stjosephwhschool.org when a child is absent.
- Families can call the school office at 293-3311 and leave a message on the special voicemail dedicated to absences. Follow the prompts after calling the school office.
First Communion Information
Registration is open for those children seeking 1st Communion this year at St. Joseph Church.
- Church registration and a baptism certificate are required.
- If you are registered at another parish and wish your child to receive here you will need a letter of permission from your pastor.
- Registration deadline is Sept. 25th Fee is $25: no child will be turned away for lack of money. Speak to Becky Roach in the church office.
- First parent / child sacramental preparation meeting is Sept. 27th at 6:30 in the Parish Center.
volleyball and soccer
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