Dear Saint Joseph Elementary School parents,
Catholic Schools Week is coming very soon, January 27-February 1. We celebrate the value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to our church, our communities and our nation.
The benefits of a Catholic education are countless. There are several that stand out in my mind.
- Students obtain a spiritual view of the world. Catholic education not only teaches general education, but also balances education with deep spiritual immersion. A child will learn how to see the “footprints of God” in their daily lives. Our mission is to instill and set a “moral compasses” in our young people.
- Students develop a civic responsibility. Catholic education not only focuses responsibility in relation to the church, but also to the larger community. . Studies show that students from Catholic education rank highest in terms of participating in community and civic engagements. They have a sense of justice and responsibility beyond themselves.
- Students learn about Arts & Culture. Catholic education recognizes that modern society is also about being cultured. This is why Catholic education exposes students to Drama, Literature, Art and Music.
- Students receive rigorous academics. According to the U.S. Department of Education, Catholic school students consistently score higher on advanced achievement tests.
I invite all to our school Open House on Sunday, January 27. Join us as we celebrate Mass at 9:30 am. After Mass, join us for our school Open House. Students who attend Mass and Open House in uniform will receive free dress on Monday!
For families with siblings ready to enter Saint Joseph, do not forget to turn in your
applications
before February 1, the end of Catholic Schools Week.
God’s Blessing On Each of Us,
Dr. Marquita Yriarte
Principal, Saint Joseph Elementary School
