The Cavalier Connection - February 21, 2019 v.2

February 21, 2019

PTO PARENT PRESENTATION TONIGHT

Thursday, February 21

7- 8 pm in the FCC

Sarah Beal, PhD, is a developmental psychologist and researcher at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Her research is focused on adolescent experiences that shape development and social relationships in adolescence and early adulthood. Dr. Beal's presentation, "Transitions in Middle School: What to Expect from Your Developing Teen" will focus on development occurring in early adolescence, including changes to biology, cognition, and behavior, how those changes manifest in school and at-home behaviors, and some tips and tricks for managing normative challenges during this adolescent period. Please join us for this presentation.

SJS Special Parent Presentation

BOOK CHARACTER DAY

Next Friday, March 1st is "Book Character Day" at SJS. Students can dress like a character from their favorite book and also pay $1.00. All proceed will go the the SJS Library. No masks or make up will be permitted. Any props must fit in a backpack.

GIRLS UNIFORM POLICY

There has been some issues with our girls (grades 5-8) uniform policy recently. The SKORT may be no shorter than four inches above the knees. Please be sure your daughter is in proper SJS dress code.

BOX TOPS

Please don't forget Box Tops are due this week! The contest has been extended until Friday. Currently 1A is in the lead with 8A following close behind. The winning homeroom receives a treat from Ms. Zeck and extra recess.

Christian Outreach Chairperson Needed

The St. Joseph Parish Christian Outreach Committee is looking for a new chairperson. This person would organize Christian Outreach projects for the parish community which include the Thanksgiving Food Drive and the Haiti Project as well as coordinating the disbursement of funds to the various charities. There already is a very dedicated committee in place who can help with these projects. We are looking for someone with great energy and new ideas.

Please contact Laura Arlinghaus if you are interested.

adp621208@gmail.com

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SJS PARENTS

If your child is sick, going to be on vacation, leaving early , etc. , please E-mail the teacher and Lynn Horstkamp or leave a message in the school office.

Also, all students are to have a note to take medicine during the day, and that medicine needs to be kept in the school office. Students are not permitted to take medication (cold medicine, ibuprofen,etc.) on their own.

Principal Of The Day

Next Thursday, February 28th, Addy Eubanks from second grade will be our Principal of the Day. Her family bid on this at CAV CALL and they won! Addy would like all students and teachers to be out of uniform on this day.

FAT TUESDAY CELEBRATION

The annual parish Fat Tuesday Celebration will be held on Tuesday, March 5 ^th at 6:00 PM in Noll Hall. Join us for the Holy Name Society’s famous spaghetti and meatball dinner, children’s crafts, great desserts, and a Mardi Gras King/Queen crowning. Cost is $5.00 for Adults, $3.00 for children in grades 1-8, and free for kindergarten and younger.

Reservations can be made to Tina Klare at tklare@stjosephcsky.org or (859) 341-6609, ext. #4023.

SPRING ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS AT NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY

The Institute for Talent Development and Gifted Studies is excited to share our spring enrichment programs for gifted and talented youth in grades K-9. Please click on the links below or visit visit our website at: http://gifted.nku.edu

for more information and registration.

Philanthropy Academy Flyer

Writers Academy Flyer

Camp Innovation Brochure

REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE

Three cafeterias in our Diocesan elementary schools are in immediate need of paid part-time help. Holy Cross Elementary in Latonia has an opening for a food preparation and serving line worker Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Elementary in Bellevue has an opening for a food preparation and serving line worker Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and St. Augustine Elementary in Covington has an opening for a cashier, food preparation, and serving line worker Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. If you might be interested in one, two, or all three openings, or to indicate your interest in working in any of our cafeterias, contact Jacking Kaiser by email at jkaiser@covdio.org , or call her at 859/392-1536.

Aspire Higher

MATH COUNTS

Last weekend, our Math Counts Team finished 4th in regional competition. Congratulations to Keira, Caroline, Josh and Anthony! Thank you to the parents and coaches who supported the team!

SJS NEWS FLASH

Our 3rd Trimester Theme

We are concentrating on Spirituality!

SAVE THE DATE

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

SAVE THE DATE

Vacation Bible Camp - June 17-21.

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

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