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A Message from Mr. Hackenson
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Greetings!
It was great to see so many of our families at the Back-to-School Picnic! T
here was delicious food, lots of fun activities, and great fellowship! Thank you to the Home and School Association for organizing the event.
A couple of quick reminders...
We will also be utilizing SchoolCast, an auto-calling program, very soon. Log into your parent portal and make sure that your phone numbers and personal email addresses are up to date. Please contact
Ewa Mamro
if you do not have your login information.
Sincerely,
Principal
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A Note from Our Secretary
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As children settle in their school routine, we would like to remind you that parents are responsible for making sure that students adhere to the proper
dress code
. Parents will be called to bring a change of clothes if the student is not dressed appropriately.
Please mark the inside tag with the student’s name.
The uniform should be clean and pressed with all buttons attached and hems intact.
Shirttails are to be tucked in while a student is at school.
No cosmetics, lip gloss, colored Chapstick,
nail polish
, or artificial nails may be worn.
All students including Pre-K should enter the building through the side entrance and report to the school cafeteria. Parents should not drop kids off in their classrooms or cafeteria.
Punctuality is expected from all students. A STUDENT WHO ARRIVES AFTER 8:10 A.M. IS LATE AND MUST REPORT TO THE OFFICE FOR A TARDY SLIP BEFORE REPORTING TO HIS/HER HOMEROOM. Tardiness is recorded in the Tardy Log, which is a permanent legal document.
ALL parents entering the building after 2:30PM, MUST report to the office first. No parent should go into classrooms without notifying the office first.
Parking on Robinson St. is on the right side
ONLY
.
THERE IS
NO PARKING
IN THE SCHOOL PARKING LOT or in the emergency lane next to the side door BETWEEN 7:30 A.M. AND 3:00 P.M. except for the Employees of the School and Parish.
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Our fall fundraiser kicks-off on Monday, September 18th. At that time, each family will receive a fundraising packet. Sales will end on Friday, September 29th and daily drawings will begin on Monday, October 2nd. The calendar contains two months of awesome gift cards! A big thank you to our Gift Card Calendar Chairperson,
Jill Mello, for organizing the program! It's sure to be a success!
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Don't forget that we have an early release day on Wednesday, September 20th. Students will be released at 11 a.m. Aftercare is NOT available on that day. Please plan accordingly.
Click
HERE
for our full school calendar.
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Have fun and earn service hours! The families of St. Joseph School may earn service hours every Friday night at BINGO. Head down to the cafeteria between 4:30 p.m. & 6:45 p.m. to sell bingo cards. Or, you may also assist throughout the evening by selling food, verifying winners, and cleaning-up.
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125th Anniversary Celebration
Tickets Now on Sale!
All St. Joseph School families are encouraged to come together to celebrate this milestone! The 125th Celebration will take place on Sunday, October 15th. It will begin at 11 a.m. Mass, which will be celebrated by Bishop Robert McManus, followed by a special reception at the Auburn/Webster Lodge of Elks, 754 Southbridge Street, Auburn, MA.
Tickets are $35 for Adults and $10 for Children. The Adult Menu includes a family-style roast beef and turkey dinner. The Children's Menu is buffet style and will include hot dogs, children tenders, french fries, macaroni & cheese, and fruit punch. Complete the
ORDER FORM
and return to Beth Boudreau.
Please note that the order form that was sent home in the Thursday Family Folder had an incorrect amount for the children's meal. The Online
ORDER FORM
is correct.
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Record Your Service Hours!
All parents are reminded to please record their service hours in the school office. A daily sign-in sheet is available.
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Service Hour Opportunities
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Volunteers are still needed to help with several projects including organizing our supply closet. There are also opportunities to help in the cafeteria during lunch and outside during recess. In addition, we will need volunteers to help organize our weekly family folders. Finally, you may always volunteer at BINGO on Friday evenings from 4:30 to 6:30 in the school cafeteria.
Please note that in order to volunteer in the classrooms and chaperone field trips, you must complete a C.O.R.I. check, participate in a Safe Environment Workshop, and be familiar with the diocesan Code of Ministerial Conduct. You may download the C.O.R.I Form
HERE
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The soccer season is underway! Congratulations to the 4th & 5th Grade students who tried out for the JV Soccer Team. They start their season on Thursday, September 21st at St. Joe's of North Grosvenordale. The Varsity Team opens their season at home against All Saints on September 27th. Meanwhile, our Instructional Soccer Program for 3rd Grade students, as well as 4th and 5th Grade students who are not playing on the JV Soccer Team, meets every Wednesday afternoon from 3 p.m. to 5.p.m. at the George St. Field.
Click
HERE
for the Soccer Program Schedule.
Finally, S
occer Uniform Distribution
for the JV Soccer Team will take place tonight, September 14th at 5:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria.
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Golfers Needed!
This year’s 18th Annual Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, September 30th at the Dudley Hill Golf Club followed by our steak dinner at the Polish American Veterans Club.
The entrance fee is still just $100 per golfer which includes golf, cart, player gift and dinner. Dinner only tickets can be purchased for $20.
Tee, Table and Family/Alumni Sponsorships are also available ranging from $50 to $500. You may sign up to play or to be a sponsor
HERE
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It's Easy to Support St. Joseph School!
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St. Joseph School will participate in Box Tops for Education again this year. This is a great way to earn “free” money simply by
saving the little coupon found on products you are already purchasing. Each classroom will have a collection box for the children to deposit Box Tops in. We’ll be collecting them several times throughout the year. The first one is right around the corner! Which classroom will send in the most by Wednesday, October 25th? If your child would like to help you fill sheets, you may find them
HERE
. Please contact our Box Tops Coordintor,
Lisa Villa
, with questions.
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Earn Points When You Shop!
With our Tools for Schools program, you can earn points to help your school get needed equipment such as school supplies, musical instruments, and playground equipment – FREE! The 2017 program runs Aug. 13 through Dec. 30, 2017. Sign up today! Check to see if you're enrolled or sign-up online
HERE
. Or, complete this
FORM
and return it to the school. You may contact our coordinator,
Kathy Sirard
,
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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The
Home and School Association
(H.S.A.) will be taking orders for school sweatshirts at the Back to School Picnic through Friday, Sept. 22nd. The cost of a sweatshirt starts at $30. They come in black or charcoal grey and may also be personalized on the back with the students last name for an additional $5. They are available in youth and adult sizes. Sample sizes are available in the school office. Click
HERE
to download an order form. Checks should be made payable to St. Joseph School H.S.A. Please note that students are only allowed to wear the sweatshirts
during
school on Fridays.
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Mrs. Lefebvre and her Seventh Grade students organized a beautiful prayer service to reflect on the events of 9/11.
May God Bless America!
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Don't forget to follow us!
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SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL
47 Whitcomb Street
Webster, MA 01570
Phone: 508-943-0378
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