1Volume 66| March 15, 2019
Saint Joseph Weekly
March 5, 2019
Fifth Grade holding up their blankets they made for the Alameda Midway Shelter.
Principal Newsletter
Dear Parents of Saint Joseph Students,

LET THE BIDDING BEGIN!  

The Boogie Shoes online portion of the auction has begun!  I hope to see you all login and start your shopping as we try to raise important funds for our students.  The money raised during the auction goes directly back to student learning, enrichment and well being. If you did not receive an email or text with your bidding invite click on the link and register to start bidding on free dress passes, class projects and unique prizes only available at the online auction.


Monday is a holiday in observance of Saint Joseph Day (March 19) our holy, patron saint.  Saint Joseph is the loving, human father of our Lord, Jesus. There are so many interesting facts about Saint Joseph.  Did you know that not once in the Bible does Saint Joseph utter a word. This silence of Saint Joseph is very eloquent.  His example can serve us well this Lenten season. We need to add some quiet in our lives.  If we are constantly bombarded by noises then it is impossible to hear the Word of God, the Holy Spirit that speaks to us in the gentle breeze of silence. May he be an example for us.

May God Bless Each of Us,

Dr. Marquita Yriarte
Principal


CHECK OUT THOSE BOOGIE SHOES!
Upcoming Events

  • Sat. March 16- Girls Basketball, 7:00 pm Drama Performance
  • Sun. March 17- 2:00pm Drama Performance
  • Mon. March 18- HOLIDAY
  • Tues. March 19- 2:15pm Stations of the Cross in the Learning Center
  • Wed. March 20- March birthdays free dress
  • Fri. March 22- 8:00am Liturgy

Log into the SJES Parent Porta l to view the SCHOOL CALENDAR!!!
What's Happening at SJES?
BOOGIE SHOES- PTG AUCTION
MARCH 30, 2019
ALAMEDA ELKS LODGE
5:00PM-11:00 PM
Get Your Tickets for Seussical the Musical- LAST THREE SHOWS!
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.
FACTS Management Fee Change
As you begin your 2019-20 registration please note one change from the FACTS Management Company. Yearly fees for the 2019-20 school year will be $45 instead of $43. This fee will be charged when you renew your account for the 2019-20 school year.
Bishop O' Dowd Summer Academy
Learning how to express thoughts and point of view is fundamental to success in any academic environment and in life. O'Dowd Summer Academy offers a rich selection of classes that hone your child's abilities to express themselves and to communicate in a wide variety of ways including  Creative Writing ,  Theater Camp ,  Drawing  and  Painting ,  Photography ,  Sketching , and  Reading the Write Way . 

Athletics is yet another form of expression. Pair academic and enrichment classes with an O'Dowd athletic camp to get a winning combination for your child to succeed both on and off the court! Check out our expanded
Royals Athletics
Girls Basketball Schedule

Saturday, March 16
6th Grade- 12:00pm vs. Corpus Christi at St. Elizabeth

GO ROYALS!
Our Family on the Block
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.