From the Principal's Desk...
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Seasons Greetings,
It is certainly the time of giving! We have been blessed with a very generous donation so we can purchase additional Chromebooks and iPads. Therefore, we are in need of technology support. With that said, Mr. Skrocki will be returning on January 2, 2019. He will be providing this support as well as assuming the position of Dean of Students full time. Mr. Grupposo will remain science teacher for the remainder of the school year. We look forward to Mr. Skrocki's return!
Congratulations to our students for their wonderful Christmas Pageant. We're looking forward to the Drama Club's spring musical, Disney's "
High School Musical
."
On behalf of St. Joseph School's administration, teachers, and staff, we wish all a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.
Principal
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Friday, December 21st
Uniforms and Early Release Information
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UNIFORMS & FRIDAY MASS
: On Friday, December 21st, students will gather together for a Christmas Mass at 8:30am. Please join us in the Basilica. In addition, students are required to wear their
FORMAL UNIFORMS to school on Friday, December 21st.
EARLY RELEASE & BUSES:
Students will be released at 11:00 am on Friday, December 21st. Lunches and After Care are NOT available.
Busing is available, including the Boys & Girls Club bus
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Sunday, December 23th
Fourth Sunday of Advent
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This coming Sunday, December 23rd, please join us at 9:30 am for Family Mass. Sr. Jeanne's 4th Grade students as well as Ms. Dodge's Pre-K students will be leading us in the Liturgy of the Word as well as the Prayer of the Faithful. All students in attendance will receives hay for their nativity.
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Christmas Family Mass:
December 25th at 9:30 am
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All St. Joseph School Families and members of the St. Joseph School Choir are asked to attend Mass at 9:30 am Christmas morning to celebrate the birth of our Savior.
Merry Christmas!
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Application for Tuition Assistance Deadline:
February 15th
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St. Joseph School parents may begin applying for Diocesan Tuition Assistance. The deadline to submit a verified financial aid application through FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment is on or before February 15, 2018. Please click
HERE
to apply.
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St. Joseph School is proud to announce that we are the recipients of two grants from the Webster Cultural Council. We have been awarded $1,000 to support the upcoming spring production of Disney's "
High School Musical
". In addition, we have been awarded $400 for our Art Program and its upcoming study of "Art through Literature."
We are also excited to announce that following our incredible Christmas Pageant, the Ivascyn Family has generously donated an additional $100,000 for our Performing Arts Center. Thank you to the Ivascyn Family for your continued support of our Fine Arts Program.
St. Joseph School has been truly blessed this holiday season!
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St Joseph School Athletics
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Upcoming Games
Good luck to the St. Joseph School Varsity Boys Basketball Team who will be competing in the Venerini Academy Holiday Tournament. Go Eagles! Regular games resume on Saturday, January 5th at home. JV Boys, Varsity Girls, and Varsity Boys will take-on St. Patrick. Tip-off is at 1:00 pm.
Christmas Break "Shoot Around" with Mr. Grupposo
All Intramural, JV, and Varsity Basketball players are invited to participate in a "shoot-around" with Coach Grupposo on December 27th, 29th, and 31st from 10:00 to 11:00 am.
Holiday Practice Schedule
Wednesday, December 26th - 5:00 - 6:30 pm JV Boys & Girls
Thursday, December 27th - 11:00 - 12:30 pm Varsity Girls
Cheer practice will resume January 2nd
8th Grade Athlete Recognition & Rose Ceremony
We will be holding our Annual Rose Ceremony and recognizing our 8th Grade athletes on Saturday, January 26th when we take on Trinity Catholic Academy. Mark your calendars! Recognition will take place prior to the
Varsity Boys game at 4:00 pm.
Donation to Athletic Program
The St. Joseph School Athletics Program would like to thank Dr. John Kalinowski for his generous donation. On Wednesday, December 19th, Dr. Kalinowski presented a check for $1,000 to the program.
Thank you for your generosity and continued support!
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Annual Student Council Coat Drive
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The St. Joseph School Student Council would like to thank you for your generous support of their Annual Coat Drive. On Wednesday, December 19th, they presented Deputy Chief Shaw of the Webster Police Department with 64 coats, 29 hats, 19 pairs of gloves, 5 scarves, and 1 pair of snow pants!
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Home and School Association News
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The H.S.A. would like to thank everyone who donated baked goods at the Christmas Pageant.
We appreciate your continued support and wish you a very Merry Christmas!
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Congratulations FIRST LEGO League Robotics Team
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On Saturday, December 15
th
, the St. Joseph School FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Robotics Teams competed at the Massachusetts (West) State Championship, also known as
Robonautica
, at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Over 470 teams competed in FIRST LEGO League robotics competitions in Massachusetts this season. 72 of the top teams competed at WPI this past Saturday. This year’s challenge theme was
Into Orbit
. Therefore, in addition to competing with an autonomous robot that teams designed and programmed to solve missions, teams had to identify a real-world problem that exists during long-term space travel. The ultimate goal is to design an innovative solution that adds value to society.
The SJS team, also known as the
Metallic Meteorites
was named the Most Inspirational Team. This First Place Award celebrates a team that is empowered by their FLL experience and displays extraordinary enthusiasm and spirit at LEGO events and in the community. During the presentation, the Master of Ceremonies stated, “This team recognized each other’s strengths and sought out areas for improvement. Despite being a large team, they worked together to make sure everyone had a voice and input. Their dedication and enthusiasm helped feed not only their own learning, but helped feed their own community, too.”
Congratulations to the team for applying the FIRST LEGO League Core Values at the competition and at school, as well as being recognized for the positive influence you have on others while serving the community. The team’s discussion with judges of the time they spend at the local food pantry, assisting young athletes with developing their skills, and running clothing and food drives, certainly made an impression. It is a testament to the
Foundation for Life
they receive at St. Joseph School.
Team members include 5
th
Grade Student: Paul Mankarios, 6
th
Grade Students: Dale Boudreau, William Colebourn, and Lauren Gingo, 7th Grade Students: Tessa McCabe, Noalani Perez, and Dominic Pigeon, and, 8
th
Grade Students: Patrick Mahlert, Remonda Mankarios, and Olivia Montione. Team alternate: Zane Ferri, Grade 6
The team is sponsored by Leonard Montione and Nordic Shield Plastics, Oxford, MA. They are coached by Beth & Joey Boudreau and Mariusz Macko.
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Migration Mass 2019 - Plans Underway
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January 27th:
9:30 a.m. Migration Mass & Celebration of Diversity
Each year, St. Joseph School celebrates National Migration Week, which is sponsored by the U. S. Catholic Conference of Bishops. Your child(ren) represent(s) various cultures and we would like to celebrate this diversity!
Our students are asked to dress in a costume representing their heritage and participate in our procession. In addition, they may bring their country’s flag, banner, insignia, or any other symbol of your faith and culture to display.
So that can confirm that we have a flag representing your family's heritage or purchase one if we do not, click
HERE
for a registration form.
This is always an incredible event, so please mark your calendar! Following Migration Mass, we will hold our Annual Open House.
ALL STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE ASKED TO ATTEND
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The H.S.A. will be holding a Special Persons event on Saturday, February 9th. All students and their "special persons" are invited to attend. Please watch for more details.
Think White!
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SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL
47 Whitcomb Street
Webster, MA 01570
Phone: 508-943-0378
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