St. Joseph eUpdate
Hearts Aflame For the Love of Christ
Moving Along with Mrs. Maddox
Dear Friends in Christ,
This year our school theme is "Hearts Aflame For the Love of Christ." St. Catherine of Siena said, "Be who God meant for you to be and you will set the world on fire." What an awesome message for all of us to hear. At St. Joseph, our primary focus is not just helping students expand their minds in reading, math, and science, but we want each child to know the truth of the Gospel. We want to help students understand their life has purposely been authored by God to do incredible things. Our Mission is to help students Live, Learn, and Model Christ every day. Congratulations to Mrs. O'Toole and Mrs. Lorang, our new STREAM Academy is a huge hit!!! Each day I stop by our MakerSpace I get more and more excited about the creativity of our kids all inspired by our very own teachers.
Enrollment for the 2020-2021 school year for all new families is officially open!!! If you know of a family interested in attending St. Joseph, please encourage them to contact me (jmaddox@stjoeshawnee.org) to schedule a tour and see our amazing teachers and students in action. On March 3rd, 2020 we will offer a "Take A Look Tuesday". Interested families can come tour our building, hear from other parents, and I will be available to answer questions. We have such an enthusiastic fun community, don't forget to share news about our fantastic school with other families.
Thank you for all you do for our faculty, the BBQ today was a hit, and so yummy! St. Joe parents are the best!!!
With a Grateful Heart,
Jodie Maddox, Principal
2020-2021 Enrollment-Tomorrow, Friday, February 21, 2020 is Deadline for Early Bird Discount!
Enrollment for the 2020-2021 school year is officially open. Click here for the 2020-2021 Enrollment and Tuition Contract. The enrollment process starts with filling out the attached form and returning it with your registration fee before 2/21/20. The second step in the process is online registration, which will begin (for those families who have paid their registration fees) after 2/21/20. An email will be sent to you with step by step instructions.
Families who have not registered by February 21st will not be able to access their Educonnect account after 2/21/20. If you are unable to pay your registration fee by February 21st, please contact Vicky Cole in our Business Office, she is eager to help. Registration is the most important thing we do to help us prepare for the upcoming school year.
Upcoming Events
Bishop Miege Pizza Party for Junior High Students
Feb. 21st
Click here for more information
Papa John's Pizza Night
Feb. 27th!
Order online or pick up and use these coupons
Parish Mission
March 1-3, 7pm, Church
Come for a three night Parish Mission on Christian DNA- Friendship with God, Friendship with others, and Invitation. All Are Welcome! 45 minutes each night! Great way to start Lent off as a family!
St. Joseph Table
March 1st- Pasta Italian Dinner served at 11am
All donations go to those in need from our parish!
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Father/ Daughter Dance-"Boots-N-Bling"
Friday, March 6th! Order tickets by next Friday, February 28!
Click here for more information and flyer
Mother/ Son Event
Save the Date for April 23rd at Incredible Pizza (former Power Play)
Tickets, gift cards and coupons will be available starting March 1-10th
8th Grade Scholarship Opportunities
Nurse's Notes
We have seen a marked increase this week in diagnosed cases of Influenza in all grade levels. As a reminder, symptoms of influenza can include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, fatigue and occasionally vomiting and diarrhea (more common in children than adults).
Please continue to report diagnosed cases of influenza and Strep to the school nurse. Remind your children to cover their coughs, use good handwashing techniques, and keep hands away from eyes, nose and mouth to help prevent the spread of illness.
Donna Lowther BSN, RN
St. Joseph School Nurse
913-631-7730 ext. 4526
Calendar of Events
Feb. 21
DEADLINE for Enrollment
New Family Enrollment begins
GRACE Assembly
Feb. 24
First Lego League
Feb. 26 Ash Wednesday
All School Mass (7th)
Student Leadership Team, 3:25-3:50pm
Feb. 27th
Mad Science
Papa John's Night
Feb. 28th
PTO Father Daughter Dance form due
Spirit Day
Living Stations (8th grade)- 6-7pm
March 1
St. Joseph Table
Happy Birthday Mrs. Maddox!!!
Parish Mission- 7pm
March 2
Parish Mission- 7pm
March 3
Parish Mission- 7pm
For the full school calendar, please click HERE
Contact Us
Email: school@stjoeshawnee.org
Website: https://stjoeshawnee.eduk12.net
Location: 11505 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS, USA
Phone: (913) 631-7730
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stjosephschoolshawnee/