SJES Weekly Newsletter- January 19, 2018

Volume 18| January 19, 2018

Saint Joseph Weekly

January 19, 2018

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Weekly SLE (Student Learning Expectation) :

Saint Joseph students are honorable students of God.

They try to know Jesus and to make Him known.

Principal's Letter

Dear Families of Saint Joseph Elementary,

As I mentioned in my New Year’s resolutions newsletter, one of my key promises was to work on communication and become a better listener. I mentioned that I would be sending out a survey to all parents. I am really hoping for 100% parent participation as I want to listen to what you have to say. Please take the time to answer the questions and advise comments. I will be using the surveys to guide us in our planning for the 2018-19 school year. As an incentive to complete the survey, all families who turn in their survey will receive a free dress pass for each of their students. Please have the surveys completed by February 3, 2018.

I thank you for your continued partnership. The success of our students only happens when parents and the school can work together.

God’s Blessing on Each of Us,

Dr. Marquita Yriarte

Principal

P.S. You will receive an invitation via email to complete the survey or you may click the button .

Take the Survey

Upcoming Events

Fri. Jan 19- Basketball Games
Sat. Jan 20- Basketball Games
Sun. Jan. 21- Volleyball Games
Fri. Jan. 26- 12:00 Dismissal (Extended Care is Open)

What's Happening at SJES?

SUPER KIDS

Congratulations to all our SUPER KIDS this week!

2nd Grade: Tristan Gutierrez

3rd Grade: Alfred Joyee

4th Grade: Kate Springer-Sullivan

5th Grade: Ariane Mendez

6th Grade: Joy Chang

7th Grade: Senna Garcia

OPEN HOUSE

All families are invited to our Open House on January 28, 2018. Come celebrate mass at 9:30am and then come to the school at 10:30am for Open House. Students are asked to wear their uniforms.

Classrooms will be open to display projects and classwork done by the students.

Don't forget to invite all who are interested in learning about St. Joseph for the 2018-2019 school year!

GRANDPARENTS/SPECIAL FRIEND DAY

Electronic invitations were sent out this past week to parents inviting grandparents and special family or friends to our annual Grandparents/Special Friend Day on Friday, February 2.

St. Joseph Elementary School would like to invite all grandparents or significant family members or friends to attend a special day with their students at school. Mass will start at 8:00 A.M. followed by by Town Hall and time in the classroom. Dismissal is at 12:00 Noon.

Please RSVP for your child's grandparents or special friends by clicking on the RSVP and filling in the information

RSVP

CAREER DAY

Calling all parents, family or family friends! We are looking for several parents, family members or family friends who would be willing share information about their professions to the students on Career Day: Thursday, February 1 from 8:20am - 9:30am. A speaker would give a 10 minute presentation to the students in three different grouping.

For more information or to offer your talents, please contact Ms. Betts at cbetts@csdo.org.

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If you have not already, it is time to register for Girls Basketball, Boys Sand Volleyball and Track and Field. Please register ASAP!

Sports Sc hedules for the Weekend

Boys Basketball for Friday, January 19

3rd Grade; 5:00PM at St. Anthony Gym vs. Madeleine

4th Grade: 7:00pm at St. Theresa Gym vs. St. Theresa

Boys Basketball for Saturday, January 20

5th Grade: 11:00am at St. Theresa vs. Corpus Christi

6th Grade: 12:00pm at St. Leo vs. SPN

Girls Volleyball for Sunday, January 21

4th Grade: 1:00pm at St. Joseph Gym vs. Madeleine

5th Grade: 2:00pm at St. Joseph Gym vs. SPN

6th Grade: 3:00pm at St. Joseph Gym vs. SPN

7th Grade: 12:00pm at Alameda Point Gym vs. SPN

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK

JANUARY 28-FEBRUARY 3

Sponsored by National Catholic Educational Association, Catholic Schools Week is an annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States.

This year’s theme is Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed.

We, at Saint Joseph, are excited to announce our week itinerary for Catholic Schools Week!

Sunday, January 28- 9:30 a.m. All School Mass

10:30am - 12:00pm - Open House (Students, remember to sign in at your class

room so you can have free dress on Monday.)

Monday, January 29- Student Service Day: Celebrating Our Community

The students will participate in a Faith Family activity making thank you cards for organization in our community. For those students who signed in at Open House, Free Dress day!

Tuesday, January 30- Student Appreciation Day: Celebrating Our Students

Pizza lunch for all students from Dr. Yriarte and the teachers! Enjoy a day with extra recess and who knows, maybe no homework!

Wednesday, January 31- Visitor's Day

Families considering SJES for 2018-19 school year are welcome to come tour the school and visit classes from 8:30am-11:00am.

Thursday, February 1- Celebrating Vocations

Career Day- 8:20am-9:30am. If you are interested in being a presenter, please contact Ms. Betts at cbetts@csdo.org.

Friday, February 2- Grandparent's Day

Fun activities and performances for Grandparents and Special Family/Friends. Please make sure to RSVP for your loved on!

**SAINT JOSEPH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ANNUAL BOOK FAIR**

All week long; January 28-February 2

PTG News

DINE AND DONATE NIGHT AT LOLA'S CHICKEN SHACK

Come on out for another fun night at Lola's Chicken Shack on Park Street.

Take the family out to eat while donating to SJES!

News on the Block

Family Mass Sunday

January 14 at 9:30am

All are invited to celebrate mass at the Parish Family Mass on Sunday at 9:30 am.

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Parent To Do List:

Buy your Yearbook
Order your Scrip Gift Cards
Collect and turn in BoxTops
Order your Royal Wear

Frequently Used Links:

St. Joseph Elementary School

510 522 4456

www.stjosephalameda.org

St. Joseph Elementary School Mission Statement

Serving Alameda and neighboring cities since 1881, St. Joseph Elementary School embraces the principles of learning, loving and living God's word as Jesus taught us. We are dedicated to educating and nurturing the whole child by offering a time-honored and challenging Catholic education. Inspired by the teachings of the Catholic Church and driven by the spirit of effective collaboration, we join together as a diverse community to know Jesus and to make Him known.