A Message from Mr. Hackenson
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Dear Parents,
Thank you to all the parents and students who attended the All Souls Mass, Sports Mass, and Home and School Association General Meeting. It was great to see such commitment to our school and Catholic Identity.
Please remember to check your child(ren)'s Thursday folder for our weekly newsletter. With the holiday season upon us, there will be a lot of great activities and volunteer opportunities. We don't want you to miss out on the fun and fellowship!
Finally, good luck to our basketball teams and cheerleaders as they begin preparing for the winter athletic season. Go Eagles!
Sincerely,
Principal
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Report Cards: Nov. 9th
The first quarter ended Friday, November 3rd. Students in Kindergarten as well as Grades 1 through 8 will receive their report cards today, Thursday, November 9th.
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No School:
Friday, November 10th
Please remember to thank a veteran for their service!
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Picture Retakes: Nov. 15th
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Casson Foster Photography will be here on Wednesday, November 15th for individual retakes. Students should wear their SUNDAY BEST. Please refer to the
Out of Uniform Policy
with any questions regarding what is and isn't allowed. A good rule of thumb: If you think you shouldn't wear it, DON'T! Parents will be called to bring a change of clothes for any student that does not comply with the
Out of Uniform Policy
.
THIS IS NOT A DRESS DOWN DAY!
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Early Release & Parent Teacher Conferences: November 16th
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We have an early release day on Thursday, November 16th. Students will be dismissed at 11 a.m. Aftercare WILL NOT be available. Bus service WILL BE provided as usual. Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place throughout the afternoon and evening. A sign-up sheet for the the conferences is included in this week's Family Folder. You may also download a copy
HERE.
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The school will be closed on November 22nd, 23rd, and 24th for Thanksgiving. Enjoy your time with family and friends!
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St. Joseph Women's Club Event:
Glitter & Glitz - A Holiday Marketplace
THIS SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 12TH
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The St. Joseph Women's Club will be hosting it's Annual Fundraiser at noon this coming Sunday, November 12th at the Point Breeze Restaurant in Webster. There will be over 30 vendors to assist you with your holiday shopping!
This fundraiser directly benefits the students and faculty of the school, because the Club provides funds for class trips, scholarships, the library, and monetary donations for supplies. Last year, The Women's Club purchased our new laminating equipment, donated $2,500, paid for the 8
th
grade class trip and contributed to busing for field trips. They really need the support of our community to continue to do that!
Please view the event flyer
HERE
AND CALL FOR TICKETS.
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The Winter Athletic Season kicked-off this past week. The practice schedule is posted on the school
CALENDAR
and may also be found
HERE
.
For this Friday, November 10th, there will be NO Varsity Girls Basketball or Varsity Cheer Practices.
Eaglets and Varsity Boys WILL practice in their regular time slots.
Uniform Distribution will take place on Tuesday, November 14th at 6 p.m.
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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.
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St. Joseph Women's Club: Felician Sisters Donation Days
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The annual donation days for the Felician Sisters of our school, sponsored by the St. Joseph Women's Club, will be held on Monday, November 13th through Friday, November 17th. Students may bring in a monetary donation or a gift card to local merchants. This special day is our way to say "thank you" to the Sisters who have faithfully served our school and parish over the years. Please click
HERE
for additional suggestions and instructions.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Service Hour Opportunities
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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
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Support St. Joseph School!
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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.
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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.
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Sign-ups are now underway for students in Grades 1-5 to participate in the next session of Tennis Club. They will meet on Thursdays from 2:15 p.m to 3:15 p.m. in the gym. The cost is $55. Please click
HERE
to view dates and download the registration form.
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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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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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