A Message from Mr. Hackenson
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Dear Parents,
We have a very busy week ahead! Please make sure to read through for important days and times as you prepare for your holiday season. We wouldn't want you or your children to miss any of our activities.
First and foremost, we are asking all children to participate in 4p.m. Mass this Saturday. Children will be asked to carry a blue candle to the Altar. Children of Mary will be inducted during that Mass as well. Following the Mass, the tree lighting will take place followed by hot chocolate and cookies as well as visit from St. Nicholas.
Congratulations to our LEGO Robotics Teams for their accomplishments at the Worcester Qualifier at WPI this past weekend. One of our teams received the Judge’s Award and a Golden Ticket to the State Tournament. They also had the second highest robot competition score.
Finally, congratulations to St. Joseph School basketball teams:
Intramural and Girls Varsity Teams had their first victories this past Saturday.
Sincerely,
Principal
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December 8th:
Holy Day of Obligation
Immaculate Conception
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St. Joseph School students in Grades 1 through 8 will be attending Mass on Friday, December 8th. Gym uniforms may be worn.
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December 9th: Second Sunday of Advent
Installation of Children of Mary & Annual Tree Lighting
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Join the St. Joseph Community at 4:00 p.m. vigil for the installation of the Children of Mary. Following Mass, we will hold our Annual Christmas Tree Lighting that will include a special visit from St. Nicholas. Photo opportunities will be available! You will also have the opportunity to enjoy a cup of hot chocolate while you visit our Santa Shoppe.
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December 10th:
"A Play in a Manger"
& The Annual Christmas Pageant
Join our Drama Club for their holiday presentation of "
A Play in a Manger.
" The performance will be followed by our Annual Christmas Pageant. All St. Joseph Students participate. Tickets are on sale now in the school office. Remember, arrival times are as follows:
- Actors in the Drama Club Only - 1:00 p.m. in full hair and make-up. (No earlier)
- Pre-K & Kindergarten - Arrive at intermission at 2:30 p.m. or if your child would like to see the first half of the show, they are to sit with you in the audience until intermission. Report to the Band Room at intermission.
- Students in Grade 1 through 8 - 1:30 p.m. Report to your teacher in the auditorium.
PLEASE NOTE: THE REHEARSAL SCHEDULED AT BARTLETT HIGH SCHOOL ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8TH FROM 2:30 TO 5:00 IS FOR THE
CAST OF "A PLAY IN A MANGER"
ONLY
. BUSING TO REHEARSAL WILL BE PROVIDED.PLEASE PICK-UP AT 5:00.
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December 17th:
Third Sunday of Advent
Bambinelli Sunday
Blessing the Christ Child
Our children prepare for Jesus by bringing the Christ Child from their Nativity to 9:30 a.m. Mass for a special blessing. They will also receive straw for their creche.
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December 21st: Christmas Feast
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The menu item for Thursday, December 21st will be ham and mashed potatoes. Although the students will be gathering together to at lunch to celebrate together, this will be a regular (paid) lunch. Please be sure to order your child's lunch as you normally do or send a meal from home if they do not like ham.
Monsignor Czarnecki will be treating the school to a special Christmas dessert! Thank you, Monsignor!
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December 25th:
Christmas Family Mass & Holy Day of Obligation
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Please join the St. Joseph Community at 9:30 a.m. Family Mass as we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Holiday Schedule: Enjoy Your Christmas Vacation
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December 22nd:
Early Dismissal for Christmas Break
(No aftercare or buses)
December 24th:
4th Sunday of Advent
December 25th:
Christmas Day - Holy Day of Obligation
January 1st
: Mary, Mother of God - Holy Day of Obligation
January 2nd:
Classes Resume
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First Sunday of Advent - Prayer Service
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Sr. Jeanne's 4th Grade students led the first prayer service of this
Advent Season. They did an incredible job!
Click on the photo below or
HERE
to watch the video.
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It's Busy at Santa's Mailbox !
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Letters to Santa must be returned by Friday, December 8th so they have plenty of time to make their way to the North Pole and back. All letters sent to Santa using this
TEMPLATE
will receive a personalized response.
The Home and School Association needs volunteers to assist with responses on Thursday, December 14th at 6:30. Please email the
HSA
if you can help.
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Once again, the Home and School Association will be sponsoring a Santa Shoppe for our students. It will be open for business following the Tree Lighting on December 9th. In addition, with the support of parents, it will open next Monday - Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please remember, without parent volunteers, we cannot provide this service.
Younger students are encouraged to complete a shopping list with their parents. Having a list makes it easier for volunteers and teachers to assist them. Please click
HERE
for a list. Thank you!
The HSA would like to thank Jessica Recko and Audrey Lopez
for all their hard work organizing the shoppe.
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Thursday afternoon rehearsals from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. will continue as scheduled. All members of the choir should plan on attending. Choir members are also needed to perform at the upcoming Advent Masses and the 9:30 a.m. Family Mass on Christmas Day. (Dates are as follows: 12/9-tree lighting, 12/17, and 12/25).
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The winter athletic season kick-offed this past Saturday against Trinity Catholic Academy. Congratulations to our Intramural and Girls Varsity Teams for their victories!
Our Intramural team takes on St. James at 9:00 a.m. this coming Saturday at the St. Louis Gym, 48 Negus Street, Webster. Additional intramural practices have been scheduled on Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday practices will remain the same. The Thursday intramural practices will take place at 1 Stop Basketball, 24A Town Forest Road, Webster, MA 01570.
Please note that in the past our varsity teams have played in the Bartlett Holiday Tournament, but this year they will play in the Venerini School Christmas Tournament instead. Mark your calendars! The tournament dates are December 27th through December 29th.
Finally, the concession stand schedule has been set. Please click
HERE
for the schedule. Practice and games schedules are posted on the school
CALENDAR.
Click
HERE
for a printable version of the game schedule. Click
HERE
for a printable version of the practice schedule.
Photo: Coach Al, Coach Yolanda, and Coach John work with the
Intramural Teams during a time-out.
GO EAGLES!
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Congratulations to our LEGO Robotics Teams for their accomplishments at the Worcester Qualifier at WPI this past weekend. Team Riptide for received the Judge’s Award and a Golden Ticket to the State Tournament. They also had the second highest robot competition score. In addition, very proud of the Hydrobeasts, who were awarded the Research Award. Finally, congratulations to the Water Wizards for a great effort. Very proud of all of you!
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Student Council Coat Drive
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The St. Joseph School Student Council Coat Drive continues until December 15th.______. The coat drive is in conjunction with the Webster Police Department. Donations of new hats, scarves, gloves, and mittens are also welcome. All donations will be distributed through the Webster Dudley Food Share. Please leave your donation with a Student Council member at morning drop-off. Thank you!
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Service Hour Opportunities
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We STILL have immediate needs for volunteers to help organize the uniform store, clean the teachers' lounge, and assist with serving our pre-school students lunch on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 11 a.m. In addition, we need assistance prepping and serving the Christmas Feast on December 21st. If you're available to volunteer, please contact our School Secretary,
Mrs. Kohut
.
The Home and School Association also needs volunteers to donate baked goods for the
Christmas Pageant
on December 10th, as well as staff the raffle and food sales tables. Donations of
home-made
baked goods are eligible for service hours. Please, wrap for individual sale.
Plus, volunteers are needed to help staff the Santa Shop during the school day from December 11th through December 14th. Parents are asked to help staff the
Santa Shoppe
from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please come and help at a time that is convenient to you. We cannot open the Santa Shoppe for the students if we do not have volunteers.
Finally, we need assistance on Thursday, December 14th at 6:30 p.m. to write responses to the
Letters to Santa.
Please email the
HSA
if you can help.
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Support St. Joseph School!
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The second Boxtops for Education collection is underway. Our goal for this year is $1,000, and we have already earned $200 so far. Thank you!
To help meet our goal, there will be a contest to see which classroom can bring in the most Boxtops by the end of February. With the holidays, there will be lots of good cooking, baking and eating – and plenty of Boxtops to gather. Ask family members, friends and even co-workers to check packages and save their Boxtops for you. Then attach them to a
COLLECTION SHEET
or send them in envelopes or baggies. Have your child put them in the specially marked boxes in their classrooms.
The Boxtops will be counted and the classroom who brings in the most will receive a special treat. Thank you for supporting this challenge. It is an easy way to earn “free” money for St. Joseph School, and your participation is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, contact
Lisa Villa.
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SCRIP fundraising is a no-selling program that allows our families to raise money while they shop. Scrip is just another way to pay for everyday purchases using gift cards in place of cash, checks, and credit cards. The SCRIP Gift Card program is part of the St. Joseph School
Fair Share Program
and the profit from SCRIP Gift Card purchases will be applied to your
SJS Fundraising obligation
. The
FINAL
SCRIP Gift Card order for this Christmas Season is due this Monday, December 11th. Please click
HERE
for this week's order form. Click
HERE
for the Flyer outlining the program or visit
shopwithscrip.com
. New this year, there will be a $2 charge per an order to cover the cost of shipping. Please email the
H.S.A
. with questions.
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When you shop at Amazon Smile, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to St. Joseph School. Be sure to click on the link
HERE
when you shop. You will also find the link on the bottom of our
W
ebpage
. For more information, click
HERE
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SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL
47 Whitcomb Street
Webster, MA 01570
Phone: 508-943-0378
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