1Volume 64| March 1, 2019
Saint Joseph Weekly
March 8, 2019
Happy Birthday, Father George
Principal Newsletter
Dear Parents of Saint Joseph Students,


We had our student production of “Seussical the Musical” today. Wow! I promise you that you are in for a treat!!!! I am so proud of all of the students who have worked so hard to put on this show.  A big thank you to Mrs. Dominguez for her tireless effort, patience and guidance to put on a production with over 40 students ranging from 5 years to 14 years.

We spent a good amount of the week talking about the three pillars of Lent: almsgiving, fasting and prayer.  The students really are getting a grasp of what these pillars mean and how they can practice them during these forty days.

Lent is also a time for us to examine our conscience and mend the relationships that we may have broken.  It is a time for us to look inside ourselves and take ownership for the things we have done wrong. It is much easier to blame someone else as opposed to taking the time to self reflect and take responsibility for our own actions. It is like the saying, “When you point the finger at someone, there are always three fingers pointing back at yourself.”  When relationships suffer we need to examine what was our part in the breakdown. We can only change ourselves. So, what can you do to make better yourself this Lenten season?

Thank you for another week of great learning.

God’s Blessing on Each of Us,


Dr. Marquita Yriarte


CHECK OUT THOSE BOOGIE SHOES!
Upcoming Events

  • Sat. March 9- Girls Basketball, 7:00 Drama Performance
  • Sun. March 10- 9:30 am Sacramental PGirls Basketball, 2:00 Drama Performance
  • Tues. March 12- WCEA Visit
  • Wed. March 13- PTG Hot Lunch
  • Fri. March 15- Student Holiday- Teacher in Service, 7:00pm Drama Production

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- Jane Allison
1st grade- Dante Wallace
3rd grade- Thalia Rocha
4th grade- Sophia Canella
6th grade- Anne Obuchi
7th grade- Emily Holley
8th grade- Teo Salgues
6th Grade
Second Trimester
Second Honors
Samantha Mercado & Carrie Truong. Missing from the picture: Lexi Roben
7th Grade
Second Trimester
First and Second Honors
Back from left to right: James Alexander, Arianna Trammel, Joy Chang, Anthony Garcia, Alexis Dollar, Jack Kenney, Ethan Gonzalez, Jack Hume, Miranda Massie, Kayden Paydo, Max Olsen, Lexi Olsen, and Marion Williams
8th Grade
Second Trimester
First and Second Honors
(Back from left to right: Olivia Baltutis, Camille Dawson, Zachary Hoover, Alana D'Cruz, Isabelly Duarte, Bella Estramonte, Christian Grunt, Dane Grunt, Mia Holley, Senna Garcia, Bradon Pazin, Nicholas Pirrotta, Matthew Tarvin, Vincent Tran, Sydney Tamor, Chase VanDerveer, and Owen Youngquist. Missing from the picture: Silvia Puga
Second Grade Service Learning
The second grade class is collecting supplies for animals (food, toys, treats, towels, blankets) as part of their service learning project for the year.

In service to the homeless, the second grade is helping our homeless animal population in the Alameda community.

Please bring your items to the second grade classroom!
Talent Show
The annual talent show will take place on April 5. Please sign up and give to Mrs. Gauntt in the 5th grade classroom.

Click here to download a sign up sheet.
PTG HOT LUNCH MENU CHANGE- Please note that the PTG Hot Lunch on Wednesday will now be pizza with carrots/celery and ranch instead of buttered noodles. Thank you!
BOOGIE SHOES- PTG AUCTION
MARCH 30, 2019
ALAMEDA ELKS LODGE
5:00PM-11:00 PM
Financial Assistance- Final Date to Apply is March 15
Financial assistance applications for FACE and Saint Joseph Aid are due on March 15. Click on the link to make an account and apply.

Financial assistance MUST be applied for annually.
Get Your Tickets for Seussical the Musical
Royals Athletics
Girls Basketball Schedule

Saturday, March 9
6th Grade- 1:00pm vs. Corpus Christi at St. Theresa

Sunday, March 3
3rd Grade- 12:00pm vs. SPN at St. Patrick Gym
4th/5th Grade- 1:00pm vs. SPN at St. Joseph Gym
6th Grade- 2:00pm vs. St. Elizabeth at St. Joseph Gym



GO ROYALS!
Our Family on the Block
Family Mass- March 10
St. Joseph's next Family Mass is on Sunday March 10 at 9:30am. These Masses allow families to be more actively involved in the Mass. The Children's Choir sings, and children (and their parents) serve as greeters, proclaim the readings, etc. Maybe this is the time for YOUR family to get involved! Please contact Anne Marie at  afourre@sjbalameda.org  if your family would like to read, greet or help in other ways. Information about the monthly Family Mass is available here .  (Future Family Masses are Easter, Mothers Day and Fathers Day; you can sign up now to help with any of them.)
SJND Weekly Newsletter
All parents are invited to attend Parent Ed Night "Understanding Marijuana and Vaping for Parents" on Tuesday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m. in Notre Dame Hall.

We  will discuss 1) the physiological impacts of marijuana including specifics on the teenage brain, 2) today's marijuana forms and potencies (it's different from when we were teenagers), and 3) how to help your family navigate the increase in access to pot, and decreased perception of harm that comes with recreational legalization. 
 
Our speaker, Debbie Berndt is an East Bay parent who has been working with neurologists, psychologists, prevention specialists and law enforcement to understand the drug and has been writing about marijuana since 2015. She’s been focused specifically on parent education since early 2017 when she realized that  parents – on the front line of youth drug use – understood very little about 21 st  century marijuana and how things change after legalization.   Debbie also serves as the Chairman of the ADAPT Coalition (Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Team) in Lamorinda. She has a straightforward, fact-based approach to the topic. 
Parent To Do List:
  • Order your Scrip Gift Cards
  • Collect and turn in BoxTops
  • Order your Royal Wear
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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.