1/10/2019 Newsletter

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From the Principal's Desk...

Dear parents,

Let me remind all parents, students and athletes that if you are not in attendance at school, you are not eligible to participate in practice/game that day. Any students absent on Friday are not eligible to participate in games and/or practices during the weekend.

Please take extra care when driving into the parking lot before, during or after school. We are presently constructing a gate to eliminate traffic particularly when students are at recess, lunch and dismissal. The slope of the driveway can be slippery so please drive with care.

Finally, please forward your contact information for phone and email. The most recent necessary communication discovered that not all recorded information is correct. Please access Headmaster and make sure the information is up to date. If there are any issues, please let us know.

Thank you for your continued cooperation.

Sincerely,

Michael Hackenson M.Ed.

Principal

Application for Tuition Assistance Deadline: February 15th

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.

St Joseph School Athletics

Upcoming Games:

Friday, January 11th : Our teams travel to Southbridge to take-out Trinity Catholic Academy. 11 Pine Street, Southbridge, MA. JV Girls @ 5:30 pm, JV Boys @ 6:30 pm, Varsity Girls @ 7:30 pm, and Varsity Boys @ 8:30 pm.

Saturday, January 12th at 9:00 am : Our 2-1 Intramural Team takes on Trinity Catholic Academy at Home.

Sunday, January 13th : At St. Joseph, N. Grosvenordale, 785 Riverside Drive North Grosvenordale, CT. JV Boys tip-off at 1:00 pm and the JV Girls play the N. Grosvenordale co-ed team at 2:00 pm.

Spread the Word:

Catholic Schools Week Open House Dates

Once again, St. Joseph School will host two Open House events during Catholic Schools Week. The dates are Sunday, January 27th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm AND Wednesday, January 30th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Watch for more details including information regarding the Winter Book Fair, an incredible Art Show, and the Annual Spaghetti Dinner. Please invite friends and family to our Open Houses to experience St. Joseph School. Click HERE to review details regarding our Referral Program.

Migration Mass 2019 - Please Register

January 27th:

9:30 am 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

Home and School Association News

The H.S.A. is looking for volunteers to help set up the Scholastic Book Fair on Saturday, January 26th. The Book Fair will be in the new gym this year! Set up time is 12:00-2:00 pm. In addition, help is needed on Sunday, January 27th to staff the Book Fair after the Migration Mass, as well as during the open house scheduled for Wednesday night, January 30th. Volunteers are also needed to run the Book Fair during school hours.

Please click HERE for a sign-up sheet and return it ASAP!

In addition, please click HERE for a Scholastic Wish List and information on Scholastic Digital Payment Option

The H.S.A. is in need of desserts from around the world for Sunday, January 27th after Migration Mass. Tables will be set up in the parish center. Please prepare a brief description about your dessert. Please click HERE for a sign-up sheet.

The Annual Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner will be held on Wednesday, January 30th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the school cafeteria. In addition to the Book Fair that night, the H.S.A. needs volunteers to sell dinner tickets at the door, and assist with set-up and clean-up. Please click HERE for the ticket order form and return it to the school. Purchasing your tickets in advance is recommended. Contact hsa@sjs-webster.com if you are available to volunteer.

Railers Catholic Schools Night Event - Saturday, January 26th

Game starts at 7pm and tickets are $20/pp. Each ticket sold comes with a catholic schools night Railers t-shirt for the first 1000 tickets sold. Upper level tickets are $15/pp. Schools are divided into groups based on size; small schools 100-150 students, medium schools 151-250 and large schools 251+ students. We would fit into the medium school. Top selling schools from each group will win a chance for a Railers player to come to their school and a chance to be invited to high five the players before puck drop. Bishop McManus is scheduled to drop the puck at the Jan 26th game.

Website to order tickets is www.railershc.com/catholicschools

Get your orders in early so you can be sure to get a free T-shirt!

Any school who sells 200+ tickets for the season will get the Railers inflatable for a spring or fall event of their choice! T

Winter-Whiteout Dance

When: Feb 9th at the PACC (Harris Street Webster)

Start Time: 6:30pm -10:30pm

Theme: ALL WHITE

The H.S.A. is looking for a decorating committee for the dance. Anyone who is interested is welcome to meet at the school Thursday, January 17th @6:30pm.

Ideas: all white cake table, candy table and centerpieces