Dear St. Joe’s Parents,
One of the greatest skills that students can learn as they grow is the ability to listen. As adults we have learned over the years that the most important part of communication is not talking but paying close attention to what someone else is saying.. How often have you heard the phrase that “God gave us 2 ears and 1mouth for a reason? Getting our children to listen when they are at times so excited to speak is a real challenge. Some questions to ask to determine if you are instilling good listening skills in your child are:
-Do you try to give your child your undivided attention when she’s talking? If you’re busy, say “I’d love to talk to you about this after I cook dinner.”
-Are you patient when you listen? Sometimes, it may take a while for your child to actually say what she wants to say.
-Do you avoid interrupting your child when she is talking and ask her not to interrupt you?
-Do you “listen” to your child’s behavior? A child who is acting up can often be communicating a need.
-Do you avoid chiming in with the “right” answer? Instead, listen as she thinks through what to do.
The question is…did you answer “yes” to most or all of these questions? I guess the advice to all of us is to work on where we fall short!
The Parent Institute
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Sincerely,
Dr. Joe Barnes
Interim Head of School
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Saint Joseph School Gala and Auction |
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Online Bidding is open to ALL!
on the top right-hand corner click "GET STARTED"
Share the link with family and friends!
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Save the Date
Father-Daughter Movie Night
Saturday, May 21st
More info to come!
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2022 Saint Joe's Buzz Off Team |
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The Saint Joe’s One Mission Buzz Off Team is open to registration and now is the time to join!
One Mission has received an anonymous donation of $1,000. With this donation, they will be launching a contest for all teams from 3/18 12:00AM ET - 3/27 11:59PM ET. The Team Captain that gets the most Team Members to register for the Buzz Off during this contest period will get $1,000 added to their team fundraising page which will be split amongst all members. If we have a tie, the quickest to get members signed up will be the winner. The winner will be notified via email by noon on 3/28 and the donation will be added to your team page by the end of that business day.
During this contest period, new team members can use code SAVE10 to receive $10 OFF registration.
Click here to join the 2022 St Joe’s Buzz Off Team.
If you would like additional information or have questions about the Buzz Off please contact Joanie Shea, obrienshea52@gmail.com or 617-513-7886,
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Join the Parish Lenten Retreat: March 27 - 29
Join your fellow parishioners at St. Joseph Parish’s Lenten Retreat, the evenings of March 27, 28 and 29. The theme of this year’s retreat is “Return to Me with Your Whole Heart.”
This year’s retreat will be led by Mother Olga of the Sacred Heart. Mother Olga is a gifted speaker who lived through four wars in the Middle East before coming to America in 2001. She is the founder and mother servant of Daughters of Mary of Nazareth, and has dedicated her life to serving students, prisoners, homeless, elderly, handicapped and poor individuals.
The retreat schedule is as follows:
- Sunday, March 27, 5:00 pm – Mass, followed by Adoration and Confession
- Monday, March 28, 7:00 pm – Reflection from Mother Olga
- Tuesday, March 29, 7:00 pm – Reflection from Mother Olga
The retreat is free and open to all, regardless of faith. No registration is needed. You may attend all three nights, or just one or two nights.
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Saint Joseph Parish Lenten Schedule |
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- Please fill out the Financial Income survey webform on your FACTS family portal. This needs to be complete and submitted by April 16th.
- Parent Teacher conferences for PS-Grade 1 are on April 1st. Pick a Time is open.
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March/April Calendar Dates |
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- Saturday, March 26th - Saint Joe's Gala and Auction
- Thursday, March 31st - MS Student Council Officers Meeting
- Thursday, March 31st - Prayer and Pick Up 1B
- Friday, April 1st - 9:00 am All School Mass
- Friday, April 1st - No School for Preschool, PreK and Kindergarten
- Friday, April 1st - Parent Teacher Conferences Preschool - Grade 1
- Wednesday, April 6th - Half Day
- Thursday, April 7th - Prayer and Pick Up 1C
- Friday, April 8th - Mass 9:00 am Grades 5 and 6
- Monday, April 11th - First Communion Rehearsal
- Tuesday, April 12th - First Communion Rehearsal
- Tuesday, April 12th - All Reps Student Council Meeting
- Wednesday, April 13th - First Communion Rehearsal
- Thursday, April 14th - Prayer and Pick Up K1
- Thursday, April 14th - Middle School Stations of the Cross 1:30 pm
- Friday, April 15th - No School, Good Friday
- Sunday, April 17th - Easter Sunday
- Monday, April 25th - Classes Resume
- Tuesday, April 26th - First Communion Rehearsal
- Wednesday, April 27th - First Communion Rehearsal
- Thursday, April 28th - First Communion Rehearsal
- Thursday, April 28th - Prayer and Pick Up K2
- Thursday, April 28th - MS Student Council Officers Meeting
- Thursday, April 28th - Middle School Musical - Godspell
- Friday, April 29th - Mass 9:00 am Grade 4
- Friday, April 29th - Middle School Musical - Godspell
- Saturday, April 30th - Sunday, May 1st - First Communion Weekend
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The 5th grade went to help out their teammates in PK decorate and get excited about being on the Blue team!
It was extra special that there were some siblings as teammates!
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Our Middle School was ready to rock for today's activities! |
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