A Message from Mr. Hackenson
Welcome Back to School!

Here are a few reminders and updates to help your school year get off to a great start. Please convey our procedures to all persons allowed to pick-up and drop-off your children.

Also, please note that the school office will be closed on Friday, September 1st. We will not have power because National Grid will be on-site addressing the electrical concerns associated with the installation of the gymnasium roof panels.


Sincerely,

Principal
Dress Code, School Hours, Drop-off and Pick-up

Warm weather uniforms are worn from the first day of school through October 31st and from April 1st through the last day of school. During warm weather, sweaters, sweatshirts, jackets, and/or fleece are not worn in the classroom; students will be asked to remove them. Please review the Dress Code HERE .

Parents are responsible for making sure that students adhere to the Dress Code . Parents will be called to bring a change of clothes if the student is not dressed appropriately.

To minimize loss, ALL items must be clearly marked with the student’s name. Please mark the inside tag.

School hours for students in Grades Pre-K through 8 begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 2:20 p.m. Students not in their homeroom at 8:10 a.m. are considered tardy and should report to the school office for a late slip.
The school doors are opened for students at 7:00 AM. Students arriving at that time will go to the Morning-Care Room until they are dismissed to the Cafeteria at 7:45 AM.

Prayer/Morning announcements begin at 8:10 a.m. Prayer and afternoon announcements begin at 2:20 p.m. Dismissal immediately follows. Please check the School Website Calendar (primary source), and/or Parent Portal for early dismissal dates.
(7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.)
Parents who drive children to school must drop them off at the side door of the school. Please enter the school yard through the Lincoln Street gate and proceed to the side entrance.
  • Students exit on passenger's side of vehicle.
  • Drivers may not leave car.
  • Students should stay in vehicle until side entrance is reached.
(2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.)
Parents/guardians must meet children outside the school building . Kindergarten - Grade 8 students are dismissed through the side door (school entrance facing the church) at 2:20 p.m. Pre-K students are dismissed through the back door on the Lincoln Street side of the school (entrance facing the playground) at 2:15 p.m.

FOR THE SAFETY OF THE STUDENTS, NO VEHICLES MAY ENTER THE SCHOOL LOT FROM EITHER LINCOLN STREET OR WHITCOMB STREET AFTER 2:00 P.M.
A Note from Our Secretary...
In order to better organize and update our school records, we ask all families to return the following forms that your child will receive on the first day of school. Please review the Parent/Student Handbook with your child(ren) and sign the forms. In addition, the forms may be found at the end of the Parent/Student Handbook. You may also download the forms below or find them on our website. Some forms are child specific and need to be completed for each child attending school.

  1. Acknowledgement of Receipt
  2. Medical Release Form
  3. Student/Parent Computer Agreement
  4. Image Use Agreement
  5. Baptismal/First Communion/First Reconciliation Records
  6. Emergency Contact Card (Found in the School Office)

Return these forms to the school office ASAP to ensure that we have current and active phone numbers to reach you in the case of an emergency.
Please complete one for each child, even if you sent one in last year.

Finally, if you did not return a signed tuition contract, please return it to the school office as well. You may find a copy HERE .
Email Sylwia Kohut with questions.
School Lunch - Menu & Price Increase
A home-made, hot lunch is available to all of our students. Or, students may order peanut butter & jelly sandwiches. Please log into the Headmaster Portal to view the menu. While in the Headmaster Portal , you may also pre-order and pre-pay for lunches.

Due to our participation in the Free & Reduced Lunch Program and the increase in the cost of food, the price of a school lunch has increased to $3.25. The price for "doubles" and milk remains the same: $1.50 for Doubles and $0.50 for Milk.
Please contact  Ewa Mamro  if you do not have your login information.
All families who were certified by the State of Massachusetts for the Free or Reduced Lunch have been notified by mail and email. If you have not received such notification but believe your child may qualify for free or reduced lunch, please complete the F amily Application . Refer to the FAQ's with questions, click HERE for our cafeteria information or contact the Business Manager .
St. Joseph School offers a fall co-ed soccer program, winter basketball and cheering, and spring volleyball! If you are new to SJS and are interested in having your child participate in any of these programs, please use the link below to register.

NOTE: The deadline to register for fall soccer is Thursday, August 31st.
Gymnasium Update
Work on the gymnasium will resume on September 1st. National Grid will be on-site addressing the electrical concerns associated with the installation of the roof panels.
Important Dates to Remember
All upcoming activities, events and special Masses are posted on our school WEBSITE. Here are a few important dates to remember:
 
  • Grade 1-8 Orientation for Parents - Tues., Aug 29th at 6:30PM
  • Grade 1-8 First Day of School - Wed., Aug 30th
  • PreK 2,3,5 and Kindergarten Orientation for Parents - Wed., Aug 30th at 6:30PM
  • PreK 5 Day Program & Kindergarten - First Day of School - Thurs., August 31st
  • No School - September 1st and 4th (Labor Day)
  • PreK Tues-Thurs Program First Day of School - Tues., Sept. 5th
  • PreK Mon-Wed-Fri Program First Day of School - Wed., Sept. 6th
  • Family Mass - Sept. 10th at 9:30 a.m. St. Joseph Basilica
  • Back-to-School Picnic - September 10th at Noon (See invite below)

All parent orientations will take place in the cafeteria. All parents are strongly encouraged to attend the orientations, even if you're not new to SJS. Teachers always have updated and important information to communicate to parents.
Coming to the Back-to-School Picnic?
LOCATION
200 Sportsman Club - 184 Sutton Road, Webster, MA

DATE AND TIME
09/10/17 12:00pm - 09/10/17 3:00pm

A great way to reunite with classmates or make new friends! Hot dogs and hamburgers will be served as well as fun activities for everyone!
I'll be there!
Maybe
I can't make it
Membership in the Home and School Association (H.S.A.) consists of ALL fathers, mothers, and guardians of St. Joseph School students as well as members of the faculty. The H.S.A. works to support the school through educational activities, religious and social functions, and fund-raising endeavors.

The Home and School Association Board meets on the first Tuesday evening of each month and is comprised of members who have volunteered to serve in a consultative capacity to the school administration. A slate of volunteers is sought from the general membership of the H.S.A. for members whose terms have expired or are vacant for each grade level – Pre-K through Grade 8. Click HERE for more information.

The H.S.A. Board currently has several vacancies: One parent representative is needed for each class listed below:

  • Pre-K (3 Year Old: 2-Day Program)
  • Pre-K (3 Year Old: 3-Day Program)
  • Pre-K (4 Year Old: 5-Day Program - Ms. Dodge)
  • Grade 4 (Sr. Jeanne)
  • Grade 4 (Ms. Phelps)
  • Grade 7
  • Grade 8
If you're interested in being part of the H.S.A. Board, please contact
Beth Boudreau with questions.
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SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL

47 Whitcomb Street
Webster, MA 01570
Phone: 508-943-0378