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A Message from Mr. Hackenson

Dear Parents, In the past couple of weeks we were able to replace and upgrade five Promethean Boards as well as computers in our computer lab. All was possible thanks to the funds available from your fundraising efforts. On behalf of all St. Joseph School teachers, staff and administration I would like to wish you and your families a very Happy Thanksgiving! Lastly, I would like to apologize for the wrong date I scheduled the School Cast call! Technology can be a great thing when we know how to use it - clearly, I am still learning! Sincerely, Michael Hackenson M.Ed. Principal

Thanksgiving Food Drive

Once again, St. Joseph School is conducting a Thanksgiving Food Drive to make food baskets for needy families. Students are asked to bring their donations to school on Monday, November 20th. Each grade has been assigned a specific non-perishable food item for the baskets. Please click HERE for the complete list.  We thank you in advance for your generosity toward the less fortunate.

REMINDERS

Thanksgiving The school will be closed on November 22nd, 23rd, and 24th for Thanksgiving. Enjoy your time with family and friends!

Athletic Program Update

The practice schedule is posted on the school CALENDAR and may also be found HERE .

Tennis Club Tennis session advertised in last week's newsletter has been cancelled. Any payments sent to the office will be returned to students. Tennis lessons will resume after Christmas.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

December 3rd: Advent Wreath Ceremony Join our 7th Grade Class at 9:30 a.m. for Family Mass. We will celebrate the beginning of Advent by building an Advent Wreath.

December 9th: Installation of Children of Mary & Annual Tree Lighting  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. You will also have the opportunity to enjoy a cup of hot chocolate while you visit our Santa Shop. December 10th: "A Play in a Manger" & 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. Watch for more details.

December 17th: 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.

Holiday Schedule 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

Service Hour Opportunities

We 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 Thanksgiving Feast on November 21st as well as 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. Plus, volunteers are needed to help staff the Santa Shop during the school day from December 11th through December 14th, and assist with our Letters to Santa program. Pleases watch for more information. Text Link

Support St. Joseph School!

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 . We will be running the SCRIP Gift Card Program throughout the Christmas Season. Please click HERE for the Flyer outlining the program or visit shopwithscrip.com . Please click HERE for this week's order form, which is due on Monday, November 13th. 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.

Magazine Drive St. Joseph Schoo l kicked-off its Annual Magazine Drive this week. All students are receiving their sales packets with the family folder today. Proceeds from the magazine drive will be used to help defray the cost of busing for field trips. The magazine drive runs through Monday, November 20th. It IS NOT part of the Fair Share Program . Please contact Mr. Skrocki with any questions.

Sr. Donata's Beautiful Voice! Thank you Sr. Gaudia & Sr. Donata for visiting with our students and joining us at All Souls Mass.

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