Volume 13| December 1, 2017

St. Joseph Weekly December 1, 2017

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Principal's Letter

Dear Families of Saint Joseph Elementary School, We have much to celebrate at Saint Joseph Elementary. Today, we honored our middle school students with first and second honors for the first trimester. We celebrate their academic success. Certainly these students reflect a love of learning, critical thinking and creativity. This week at our Science Boot Camp, students were fully engaged in their research and write-up of their science project. More of our Student Learning Expectations were evident in their use of a variety of study skills and resources as well as their engagement of self assessment. Each week as we celebrate a SUPER KID from each grade, it is clearly evident that these children strive to know Jesus and make Him known, as well as are further developing their understanding of treating others as they would want to be treated. This Wednesday, December 6, we will be hosting an OPEN HOUSE/INFORMATION NIGHT for potential kindergarteners. We welcome all families and we encourage you to invite other potential families. Our students make each and every one of us on the St. Joseph Faculty and Staff incredibly proud. God’s Blessings on Each of Us, Dr. Marquita Yriarte Principal

Upcoming Events Sat. Dec 2- Volleyball and Basketball Games Sun. Dec 3- Volleyball games Mon. Dec 4- Science Fair 1:00-3:00pm in the Learning Center Tues. Dec 5- 7th Grade Field Trip Wed. Dec 6- Kindergarten Information Night- 6:30pm

What's Happening at SJES?

SUPER KIDS Congratulations to all our SUPER KIDS this week! Kindergarten: Kai Fukuda 1st Grade: Sofia Gomez 2nd Grade: Helen Wajler 3rd Grade: Savannah Gray 4th Grade: Camila Rocha 5th Grade: Hailey Bui LAST CHANCE... This is your last chance to purchase your yearbook at the early bird pricing of $30.00. Click on the yearbook image to purchase your book online. Yearbooks are to be pre-purchased before the year end distribution. Pricing will increase after Christmas.

Middle School 1st Trimester Honors

Congratulations to all our middle schoolers who were awarded 1st and 2nd Honors for the first trimester. Honor Roll is given to students who exemplify high scholastic achievement, good conduct, and serious effort.

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

Mathletics Awards Mathletics is a captivating online math learning space providing students with all the tools they need to be successful learners, both in the classroom and beyond. It is used in all our classes. Today, awards were given to children in the 5th through 8th grade for their consistent participation with the program.

Science Fair Boot Camp Week

The middle school classes have been busy all week with Science Fair Boot Camp. Students suspended their core classes for the week to work on their models, experiments and reports. Come to the Science Fair on Monday from 1:00-3:00pm in the Learning Center to see all the amazing projects our middle schoolers have produced! 

Kindergarten Information Night SJES Kindergarten Information Night is on Wednesday, December 6 at 6:30pm in the Learning Center. Tell friends and family who have students who will be 5 years of age by September 1st. We will have a school wide Open House on January 28, 2018 at 10:30 am for all other grades! Families are invited to celebrate mass at 9:30 am as we celebrate the beginning of Catholic Schools Week. More information to come after the holidays with a schedule of fun activities for our current students and our families interested in SJES. For more information about Open House or Admissions for 2018-19 school year contact Carla VanDerveer at cvanderveer@ccsdo.org or at 510 995 9415.

Shop with Scrip this Christmas

Do all your holiday shopping with gift cards! Shop for all your Christmas gifts with gift cards. Buy the gift cards from SJES and then use the to purchase gifts. We have Target, Walmart, Toys R Us, Old Navy/Gap- and so much more! You can give gift cards as gifts too! Download your order form here . For our SJES teachers and staff, we have our SJES gift cards . Buy a $5, $10 or $25 SJES card. Give it as a gift and then the receiver can come and redeem it for the gift card of their choice! It the gift that lets them choose!

Schedules for the Weekend Girls Volleyball for Friday, Dec. 1 8th Grade Red: 8:00pm at St. Anthony Gym vs. St. Anthony Girls Volleyball Games for Saturday, Dec. 2 4th Grade: 3:00pm at St. Elizabeth Gym vs. Corpus Christi 6th Grade: 5:00pm at St. Elizabeth Gym vs. Corpus Christi 8th Grade Blue: 7:00pm at St. Elizabeth Gym vs. St. Elizabeth Boys Basketball Games for Saturday, Dec 2 3rd Grade: 9:00am at St. Joseph Gym vs. Madeleine 4th Grade: 10:00am at St. Joseph Gym vs. SPN 5th Grade: 11:00am at St. Joseph Gym vs. Madeleine 6th Grad e: 12:00pm at St. Joseph Gym vs. Madeleine 7th Grade: 1:00pm at St. Joseph Gym vs. SPN Girls Volleyball Games for Sunday, Dec. 3 5th Grade: 1:00pm at St. Joseph Gym vs. Madeleine 7th Grade: 4:00pm at St. Joseph Gym vs. SPN 8th Grade Red: 5:00pm at St. Joseph Gym vs. St. Joseph- Blue

ROYALS ATHLETICS HAVE A BUSY SCHEDULE THIS WEEK! Boys come support the girls in your class. Girls come support the boys! For our younger students, come support your faith family members and cheer them on! Don't forget to purchase your Royal Wear to use at the games! Come support the Royals!

Starlight Movies in the Park- Friday, December 1

Free to all - load up the blankets and enjoy a classic Christmas move this Friday, December 1. Pre-show festivities begin at 5:45pm. Movie presentation begins at 7:15pm. Sponsored by Alameda Park and Recreation Department.

News on the Block

SJND REINDEER RUN Join us on Saturday, December 2 for the first ever Reindeer Run presented by SJND! Take part in a 5k (3.1 mile) race along the beautiful Crab Cove path in Alameda and enjoy fun for the whole family, including photos with Santa and music by SJND musicians. The day kicks off at 7:00 a.m. at Crab Cove, located at 1231 McKay Ave in Alameda, for check-in and shirt distribution, with the 5k race beginning at 8:30 a.m. Winners from each division, male and female, will be recognized in an award ceremony at 9:30 a.m. To register online with a credit card, please click the link below (closes November 30). Participants are also welcome to register in person via cash or check (checks payable to SJND Reindeer Run). All proceeds benefit SJND and the Alameda Food Bank.

Parent To Do List: Buy your Yearbook Order your Scrip Gift Cards Collect and turn in BoxTops Order your Royal Wear

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St. Joseph Elementary School Mission Statement Serving Alameda and neighboring cities since 1881, St. Joseph Elementary School embraces the principles of learning, loving and living God's word as Jesus taught us. We are dedicated to educating and nurturing the whole child by offering a time-honored and challenging Catholic education. Inspired by the teachings of the Catholic Church and driven by the spirit of effective collaboration, we join together as a diverse community to know Jesus and to make Him known.