Volume 60| February 1, 2019
Saint Joseph Weekly
February 1, 2019

Principal Newsletter
Dear Saint Joseph Elementary School Parents,

What a week it has been! The students have been so busy with all their activities and have displayed amazing learning!

As Catholic Schools Week closes, I wanted to share with you one more image that speaks volumes of the benefits of a Catholic education.

We appreciate your support of Catholic education as we guide your children to "Learn, Serve, Lead and Succeed."

God's Blessing on Each of Us,

Dr. Marquita Yriarte

Upcoming Events

  • Sat. Feb 1- Boys Basketball Games
  • Tues. Feb. 5- PTG Assembly for the students 1:00pm
  • Wed. Feb 6- New student testing 2:00pm
  • Fri. Feb 7- Liturgy 8:00am


Log into the SJES Parent Porta l to view the SCHOOL CALENDAR!!!
What's Happening at SJES?
Super Kids
Congratulations to our Super Kids!

TK/K- Kiara Chinnavaso
First Grade- Sara Salcedo
Second Grade- Alayna Prudencio
Third Grade- Amelia Mnich
Fourth Grade- Violet Vitarelli
Fifth Grade- Julia Macaulay
Sixth Grade- Lily Perez
Sixth Grade- Madison Padilla-Bolaños
Sixth Grade- Ralph Concepcion
Seventh Grade- Ethan Gonzalez
Eighth Grade- Michael Glann
Grandparents/Special Friends Day
Thanks for coming to the annual Grandparents/Special Friends Day. The students all sang songs from the Sound of Music while our Student Council put on an amazing rap about each grade! See you next year!
Bishop O' Dowd Summer Academy
Register your child for a full day to get the full O'Dowd experience or sample what O'Dowd has to offer through a half day selection. Dragon Community Time is included in both. With three or more classes in our Middle School program, lunch is on us!
The NEW SJES Website- Please Read
SJES has launched the new website! Within the website there is now a parent portal that houses all important SJES internal information like: the school calendar , classroom sites , commonly used forms! Please see the attached document to learn how to log into the parent portal. Click on the upper right hand tab on the main website that reads : PARENTS. Then click on Beehively Login. Follow the below directions:
Saint Joseph Cub Scout Pack 8
The Cub Scouts of Pack 8 will be having their open house February 4th at 7:00 pm at the Parish Center, 1119 Lafayette street (across the street from the school).  

Please join them in a ice cream social and get all the information you need for joining the pack. Any questions contact Kristy Gray at  kristygray2006@yahoo.com . 
Eighth Grade Families:
Bay Scholars Applications Due Feb. 4
A reminder that all applications for Bay Scholars are due by February 4 to Bay Scholars. Please look at their website for details.

Click here for applications.
Click here for recommendation form.
PTG NEWS
February 19- PTG General Meeting
All parents welcome!
BOOGIE SHOES- Annual Auction
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!
Boogie Bucks Donation Contest
Congratulations to the 6TH GRADE for coming in first place for the Boogie Bucks Contest this week.

One more week to bring in your donations!

The class who also brings in the most ticket sales for auction attendance will get Bonus Boogie Bucks!

In second place this week: a tie for 8th grade and 3rd grade.

In third place: 2nd grade

Not sure what to donate? Contact your room parents or participate in a class donation!
PTG Scholarship Winners
Congratulations to our PTG Scholarship winners. These students have won one months tuition for their hard work!

5th Grade: Kate Springer-Sullivan for Art
6th Grade: Natalie Wright for Service
Royals Athletics
Boys Basketball Schedule

Saturday, February 1
5th Grade: 9:00am vs. SPN at St. Elizabeth
7th Grade: 1:00pm vs. St. Leo at St. Leo
8th Grade: 2:00pm vs. St. Leo at St. Leo

GO ROYALS!
Our Family on the Block
SJND Weekly Newsletter
Parent To Do List:
  • Order your Scrip Gift Cards
  • Collect and turn in BoxTops
  • Order your Royal Wear
Frequently Used Links:
St. Joseph Elementary School
510 522 4456
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.