January 31, 2019
GIRLS ON
THE RUN

Girls on the Run is returning to SJS for spring 2019. This season is open to young ladies in the 3rd and 4th grade. Practices will begin the week of February 18, and will be held at SJS in the gym on Wednesday’s 5-6:30 and Fridays 2-3:30. The season ends with the Cincinnati race held on May 11.

Registration opens January 28 at 9 am and is open until February 6. To register for our program, use this link and choose the “St Joe’s” site,


Questions can be addressed to Beth Germann at

ST. JOSEPH PARISH SURVEY

In conjunction with our parish stewardship efforts, we would like for you to take a few moments to fill out the following survey in the link below regarding St. Joseph Parish. The intention is to understand what the parish can do to improve the community, parish life and attendance at Mass. We would love for all adult members of the parish to fill this out. Feel free to forward on to any family members or friends who may not have received this invite. Again our goal is to understand so that we
can improve. Thank you for your time and honesty. If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Julane Becker at


VILLA HILLS LONGHORNS BASEBALL REGISTRATION

The Villa Hills Longhorns are once again offering a fun, affordable baseball experience for our local kids. Registration for Spring/Summer ’19 Tee Ball & “Coach Pitch” leagues are now open thru February 28 th . Get your son/daughter registered today!

For more detailed information, click on the following link:


BOYS VOLLEYBALL
SIGN-UPS

Any 3rd Grade through 8th grade boy interested in playing volleyball this spring needs to sign up ASAP.   Please click the link below for more information.

PARISH YOUTH CHOIR

All junior high and high school students are invited to join a parish youth choir to sing once per month at a weekend Mass. Practices will be held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month from 6:00 - 6:45 in church.
NDA INVITES GIRLS TO GIRL UP DAY
(GRADES 4-8)

Attention all girls in grades 4-8!  
Notre Dame Academy's Girl Up Club is presenting NDA GIRL UP DAY! On March 9, 2019, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., NDA invites girls in grades 4-8 to come to NDA to learn about our Girl Up Club, confidence, leadership skills and how to develop strong bonds and relationships with other girls. All proceeds will be donated to the United Nations Foundation’s Girl Up campaign. Students registered by February 22 will receive a free t-shirt! Register online here:

CAVALIER CALL
BID & BUY FROM HOME

Can't attend Cavalier Call this year but still want to be a part of the action? If you can't attend Cavalier Call on Saturday, you can still bid from the comfort of your home. Click the link below for more information!


CAREER DAY
A parent brought up the idea of having a career day at SJS where students learn about many different careers. Is there a group of people that would be interested in organizing this for our students in grades K-8? if you are interested, please E-mail Ms. Zeck.
STUDENT 2019-2020
REGISTRATION FORM

Please remember to complete and return the registration form with the fees before February 3, 2019.   Open registration for new students starts today, so please turn in your forms and fees now to secure your child's spot. In the event that you did not receive this form from your child, please see the attached link.

NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION

Please click the link below for a PDF of what you will need to bring this evening (J anuary 31st from 7:00 to 8:00 PM.) You will come to the school office to register your new student. We look forward to meeting you.

NKU BASKETBALL
KENTON COUNTY NIGHT

Please click the link below for information about Kenton County Night from Northern Kentucky University.

MEN'S WELCOME WEEKEND

The Men's Welcome Weekend will be held on February 23rd and 24th, 2019. All men are welcome to attend. The theme is: There Is More To Life! Please click the links below for more information and the registration form.


THE WIZARD of OZ

The Curtain Call Cavaliers proudly present: The Wizard of Oz. Come and enjoy this year’s performance by the Saint Joseph Curtain Call Cavaliers.
 Performance dates and times are as follows:

    Friday, February 8
 “Meet the Cast” at 6:15 pm with appetizers -
performance at 7:00 pm
Tickets $8 for adults & $6 for students

·          Saturday, February 9
Matinee at 1 pm. 
Tickets $7 for adults and $5 for students.

Both performances will take place at the Notre Dame Academy Fine Arts Center. The ticket order form is attached to this newsletter. Checks should be made payable to “St. Joe’s CCC.” The ticket order form was also sent home with students Wednesday.

BOX TOPS

The Box Tops sweepstakes ends Jan 31, you still have time to vote! 

Make sure to type in the correct zip code (41017) to find St Joseph School on Lorraine Court.
Homerooms have until February 19th to turn in Box Tops for a chance to win a treat and EXTRA recess! 
Thank you for your support!
EVERYBODY COUNTS

The POINT in Covington is discontinuing the Everybody Counts program. We worked with them to provide this program to our students in grades K-8. Our students learned about specific disabilities and the value of all people. St. Joseph School would like to create a similar program to present to our students next school year. Are there a group of interested adults who would be willing to work together to create this program? If interested, please E-mail Ms. Zeck.
Aspire Higher





Congratulations to the
8th graders who were confirmed this week!






We are proud of Maya Tully who won the Elks Free Throw Contest in Cynthiana, Kentucky! Maya moves on to the state portion of the contest, which will be held in Frankfort, Kentucky.
Congratulations Maya!

SJS NEWS FLASH

  • SAVE THE DATE

Grandparents Day will be held on April 10th, 2019! More information will be coming at a later date.

  • VIRTUS TRAINING

This safe environment program for children has been mandated by the Bishop of the United States for all employees and volunteers who in any way deal with children in Catholic Schools: therefore if you have not attended a Virtus presentation, then you cannot volunteer - this includes volunteering in the cafeteria, on the playground or as a field trip chaperone. If you would like to register to attend a Virtus session, please go the the website at www.virtus.org. The password is "TRUST".

  • SJS REWARD PROGRAMS

Please support St. Joseph parish and school through the following programs. Click the link below to see a list of the SJS reward programs for 2018.  SJS Reward Programs

-------------------------------------------------------------

UPCOMING DATES

  • February 1 - Student Appreciation Day - 11:00 AM Dismissal with Buses
  • February 2 - Cavalier Call 7:00 PM
  • February 4 - Art Club 2-3 PM
  • February 4 - Drama Club 2-5:30 PM
  • February 4 - Grade 6 Academic Team 3:30 - 5 PM
  • February 4 - Grades 7 & 8 Academic Team 4:15 - 6:15 PM
  • February 5 - JYC 2 - 3:15 PM
  • February 5 - Drama Club 2 - 5:30 PM
  • February 5 - Math Counts 6:30 - 8 PM
  • February 6 - STUCO 2-3 PM
  • February 6 - Drama Club 2-7 PM
  • February 6 - Elementary Academic Team 5 - 6:30 PM
  • February 7 - Drama Club 2 - 5:30 PM
  • February 7 - NO Preschool 3 Class
  • February 8 - NO Preschool 4 Class
  • February 8 - "Wizard of Oz" 7:00 PM Performance
  • February 9 - "Wizard of Oz" 1:00 PM Perormance
  • February 11 - Art Club 2-3 PM
  • February 11 - Grade 6 Academic Team 3:30 -5 PM
  • February 11 - Grades 6 & 7 Academic Team 4:15 - 6:15 PM
  • February 12 - JYC 2 - 3:15 PM
  • February 12 - Math Counts 6:30 - 8:00 PM
  • February 13 - CFA Grades 7 & 8 2:00 - 2:45 PM
  • February 13 - Quilt Club 2-4 PM
  • February 13 - Elementary Academic Team 5 - 6:30 PM
  • February 14 - Oriental Wok
  • February 18 - NO SCHOOL - President's Day
  • February 19 - End of Second Trimester
  • February 19 - Grade 3 Field Trip
  • February 19 - JYC 2 - 3:15 PM
  • February 19 - Math Counts 6:30 - 8:00 PM
  • February 19 - Skyline Night

Note: All future dates & times are posted on Sycamore) 
‌
Cafeteria Volunteers

During music class with
Ms. Kenyon, the 5th graders learned to play the recorder.

The students enjoyed playing KAHOOT in Spanish Class with Senora Walsh.
During P.E. Class with
Mrs. Henn, the students enjoyed learning a new game.
Congratulations to our 8th graders for winning the Catholic Schools Week volleyball game against the teachers.
Aspire Higher.
St. Joseph School
(859) 578-2742
Connect with us