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A Message from Mr. Hackenson
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G
reetings!
October is National Bullying Prevention Month and St. Joseph School will be participating in the
Stomp out Bullying
Campaign! Throughout the month of October, our School Councelor, Ms. Miller, will be going over a wide-range of lessons on bullying. To kick-off the campaign, on Monday, October 2nd we will GO BLUE! ALL Students are encouraged to wear their favorite blue shirt for Bullying Prevention. To read more about the Stomp out Bullying Campaign, please click
HERE
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In addition, all families are encouraged to attend Family Mass this coming Sunday, October 1st at 9:30 a.m. Members of the Home and School Association will be taking their Oath of Fidelity.
All students who attend Mass will be treated to a pancake breakfast on Monday morning, October 2nd.
Finally, please remember that tickets to the 125th Anniversary Celebration are now on sale. I hope all of our families - past & present - will come together to celebrate this milestone.
Sincerely,
Principal
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Fall Fundraiser:
Sales Due Sept. 29th
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To ensure that all of your entries are in for the first drawing on October 1
st
, you
MUST
return your Gift Card Calendar stubs and donations to the school by the end of the day TOMORROW – September 29, 2017. Remember, sell 25 calendars and your fundraising obligation for 2017-2018 is fulfilled. Contact our Gift Card Calendar Chairperson,
Jill Mello
, with questions. Click
HERE
for more calendars.
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If you are
NOT
participating in the
Fair Share Program
by selling Gift Card Calendars and choose to make a tax-deductible, monetary donation to
The Fund for St. Joseph School
to fulfill your fundraising obligation, please select the giving level you feel most comfortable with and return your commitment form to the school. You may make a single payment
NOW
, pay in two installments (
NOW
& March 2018
), or schedule monthly payments. Checks should be made payable to St. Joseph School.
Please click
HERE
for a commitment form. You may also pay by credit card and schedule monthly payments at
donate.sjs-webster.com
.
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A Note from the Secretary
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A quick reminder to all parents - especially those with children in our PreK through K grades - starting next week, October 2, please drop your children off at the side door and refrain from walking your child to their classroom. If your child needs help getting to their classroom, our upper grade students are available to help little ones.
With the flu season quickly approaching we ask all parents to please refer to
student handbook for student safety guidelines.
BEFORE BEING ALLOWED TO RETURN TO SCHOOL, STUDENTS MUST BE FEVER FREE FOR A FULL 24 HOURS
FROM THE TIME OF DISMISSAL
WITHOUT THE AID OF MEDICATION.
Students who are sent home during the school day with a fever are not allowed to return to school the next day, as this would not allow for the 24 hour protection of the entire school community. Parents/Guardians who send their child to school
BEFORE the full 24 hour period has passed WILL BE
CALLED TO PICK UP THE STUDENT.
Lastly, our cafeteria staff is asking for
donations of pot holders and griddles
.
If you are willing and able to donate those items, please bring them to the school office.
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Auditions for Christmas Production
The Drama Program will be holding auditions for their Christmas production on Wednesday, October 4th at 2:30 in the Choir Room. Students in Grades 5-8 who are interested in a role should attend. You may find a cast list with descriptions
HERE
.
Text Link
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Students joining Math Club will meet with Sr. Mary Ann to practice math problems for the
Math Olympiad
monthly tests from October through May. Students learn various skills to solve challenging problems and realize that there is more than one way to solve the same problem. Math Club practice also improves skills for Terra Nova standardized testing. The Math Club Schedule is now posted. You will find the dates on the school
CALENDAR
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Choir rehearsals will begin on Thursday, October 5th at 2:30 p.m. All students in Grades 2 and up are invited to participate. Students who plan on singing at the 125th Anniversary Mass are asked to attend.
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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.
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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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100th Anniversary of Fatima Celebration
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Presented by 1230 AM and 970 AM Emmanuel Radio, all St. Joseph School families are invited to attend the 100th Anniversary of Fatima Celebration on Friday, October 13th 2017 from 2:30-6:30 p.m. at Assumption College in Worcester, MA. Included in the program will be children's activities and the movie presentation, "The Miracle of Fatima." This is a wonderful family event!
Please click
HERE
for more information or call
508-767-1230
to reserve your FREE movie seat!
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This coming week, the JV Soccer Team has a home game on Tuesday, October 3rd vs. St. Joe's of North Grosvenordale. Also, the JV and Varsity squads play at home vs. All Saints on Thursday, October 5th. Both teams have started the soccer season off with wins! Keep up the great teamwork and awesome displays of sportsmanship!
Also, the Instructional Soccer Program resumes on Wednesday, October 4th. Click
HERE
for the full Soccer Program Schedule.
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Donations Still Needed!
This year’s 18th Annual Tournament is this Saturday, September 30th at the Dudley Hill Golf Club followed by a steak dinner at the Polish American Veterans Club.
Thank you to all who registered to golf!
Limited dinner tickets are still available. They are $20 each. Please contact
Craig Holmberg
, Athletic Director,
if you 'd like to attend the dinner.
The Athletic Program is still asking sports families to please consider donating an item or items to their raffle. Recommendations include $10 or $25 gift cards, and bottles of wine or beer. If you're donating an item or items please send them into the school with a note that says "Golf Tournament" or give your donation to Mrs Recko.
In addition, if an employer, family member or friend would like to be a sponsor in your child's name (Min $100) you will be credited a player fee. Click
HERE
to be a sponsor. Tee, Table and Family/Alumni Sponsorships are also available ranging from $50 to $500. You may sign up to be a sponsor
HERE
.
Remember, the Annual Golf Tournament is the primary funding source for the SJS Athletic Program.
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Registration for tennis lessons through Worcester County After School Tennis is now open. The primary focus is on basic stroke production. The goal is to make the game of tennis fun and challenging for all students. Click
HERE
for the registration form and contact information.
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Mark Your Calendars:
TRUNK OR TREAT
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On Sunday, October 29th from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. the Home and School Association will host it's Annual Trunk or Treat. Help make it a success by volunteering to decorate your vehicle's trunk and bringing candy to hand out to our SJS "Trunk or Treaters." Click
HERE
for the registration form. Email
Kareen Powaza
or
Tara Edwards
with questions.
Text Link
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SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL
47 Whitcomb Street
Webster, MA 01570
Phone: 508-943-0378
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