Volume 52 | November 17, 2018
Saint Joseph Weekly
November 17, 2018
Several of our 6th grade students assembling over 100 hygiene kits for the Larkin Street Youth Services, a non-profit in San Francisco's Tenderloin that provides food, temporary housing and job training and re-entry services for homeless youth. 
SLE of the Week : Saint Joseph students are intelligent communicators. They express their ideas through spoken and written word.
Principal Newsletter
Dear Saint Joseph Elementary School Parents,

As I write this message, the school building is so quiet as we had to cancel school due to the air quality.  The silence makes me realize, this place is nothing without the students.

And, so, on the eve of Thanksgiving week and with a heavy heart because of these tragic fires that have affected so many, including our own community, I realize how grateful I am for our Saint Joseph family.  

I am thankful for the amazing faculty and staff who love each of our students unconditionally, just as Jesus taught us.  I am thankful for the never ending support from parents who help to make our school and community so very unique. For our Basilica and high school brothers and sisters who add love and kinship in our school.  And finally, and mostly, for the students, your children, who bring life, love and faith everyday.

I wish a Happy Thanksgiving to all.  Please stay safe and healthy throughout the holiday.  I, for one, will be very happy when these hallways are again bursting with learning, laughter and students.  See you all on November 26!

God’s Blessing on Each of Us,

Dr. Marquita Yriarte
Fr. George and our parish brothers and sisters laying out the elementary school student intentions and prayers on the tomb of Mother Teresa of Calcutta.
Upcoming Events

  • Nov 19-23: Thanksgiving Holiday- NO SCHOOL
  • Mon, Nov. 26- Spirit Week- Pajama Day, Drama Practice begins 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
  • Tues, Nov 27- Sprit Week- Wacky Tack Day, 5th Grade Field Trip, Palace Hotel Choir Performance
  • Wed. Nov. 28- Spirit Week- Class Colors Day, 1:30 pm student/staff volleyball game
  • Thurs. Nov. 29- Spirit Week- Twin/Group Day
  • Fri. Nov. 30- Spirit Week- Sports Day, 8:00am Liturgy , 5th Grade Field Trip

Click here for school calendar.
What's Happening at SJES?
Shop with Gift Cards
Christmas is around the corner. Do all your Christmas shopping with gift cards from our Shop with Scrip program.

Using gift cards is fundraising while you shop! Proceeds come back to SJES to help offset tuition costs.

Send your orders to cvanderveer@csdo.org. Most orders will be filled within the week!

STUDENT COUNCIL EVENTS
Spirit Week- November 26 - 30
PTG NEWS
Last Chance! Final Weeks
Sales Due November 29
ALL GAMES HAVE BEEN CANCELED THIS WEEKEND DUE TO THE AIR QUALITY

Girls Volleyball Schedule
Saturday, November 17
4th Grade: 10:00am vs. Corpus Christi @ St. Theresa
7th Grade: 5:00pm vs. Madeleine- Yellow @ St. Elizabeth

Boys Basketball Schedule

Friday, November 16
6th Grade: 6:00pm vs. St. Leo @ St. Leo

Saturday, November 17
3rd Grade: 10:00am vs. Corpus Christi @ St. Elizabeth
5th Grade: 11:00am vs. St. Elizabeth @St. Leo
8th Grade: 2:00pm vs. St. Elizabeth @ St. Patrick

Sunday, November 18
3rd Grade: 12:00pm vs. Madeleine @ St. Joseph
4th Grade: 1:00pm vs. Madeleine @ St. Joseph
5th Grade: 2:00pm vs. SPN-Green @ St. Joseph
6th Grade: 3:00pm vs. Madeleine @ St. Joseph
7th Grade: 4:00pm vs. Corpus Christi @ St. Joseph
8th Grade: 5:00pm vs SLOT @ St. Joseph


GO ROYALS!
Order Your Royal Wear
The sports seasons are underway. Order your "Royal Wear" and show your Royal Pride. Parents wear the shirts in the stands! Kids wear them to and from your games!

Fill out forms and turn them into the school. Orders will be filled within the week.
Get Your Shopping Done Early
The 6th grade class is selling Silhouette Necklaces for their auction project and would like to offer them to the entire school. The necklaces will be available to order for a special “Christmas Preview” from November 13th - 28th. Get your orders in now to receive your items before the Christmas Break! 
The necklaces and keychains make great gifts for parents, relatives, and even BFFs!!  Silhouette items will also be available at auction time for purchase. To order please contact Marci Stewart at  mstewartdesign@comcast.net  or drop your order form at the front desk ASAP. Happy Holidays!
Our Family on the Block
Basilica Newsletter
Each week the Basilica puts out an informative newsletter of all the latest news and events happening at the Basilica. Don't miss out!
SJND Weekly Newsletter
SJND 2nd Annual Reindeer Run
Join us on Saturday, December 8th for the second 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.
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.