Volume 59| January 25, 2019
Saint Joseph Weekly
January 25, 2019

Principal Newsletter
Dear Saint Joseph Elementary School Parents,

Happy Catholic Schools Week!

Catholic Schools Week is our time to celebrate our mission: "To educate children in the Catholic faith and nurture their minds, bodies, and souls, inspiring them to live the Gospel of Jesus Christ, achieve their highest academic and creative potential, and actively serve and enrich the community."

We have so many exciting things planned for the week. Please see below for the schedule:

Monday- Service Day: We will make thank you cards for our community members such as Alameda Fire Fighters, the Coast Guard and the Alameda Animal Shelter, to name a few.
( Those students who came to Open House in uniform will receive free dress.)

Tuesday- Student Appreciation Day Free dress day! Students will have extra recess and teachers will have a special surprise for their class.

Wednesday- Visitor's Day People interested in touring the school while class is in session can come visit between 8:30 am and 11:00 am.

Thursday- Staff Appreciation Day A day to honor our school staff

Friday- Grandparent's Day Grandparents or special friends are invited to come celebrate Mass with us at 8:00am. After Mass join us for Town Hall and a special performance.

ALL WEEK LONG WE WILL BE HAVING THE BOOK FAIR IN THE LEARNING CENTER!

I look forward to celebrating with you all in our one Mission!

God’s Blessing On Each of Us,

Dr. Marquita Yriarte
Principal, Saint Joseph Elementary School
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Upcoming Events

  • Sat. Jan 26- Boys Basketball Games
  • Sun. Jan 27- 9:30 am Catholic Schools Week Mass, 10:30am Open House, Girls Volleyball Games
  • Mon. Jan. 28- CSW Service Day, Free Dress for Students who attended Mass and Open House in uniform
  • Tues. Jan. 29- CSW Student Appreciation Day- Free Dress
  • Wed. Jan 30- CSW Visitor's Day. 8:30 am - 11:00 am
  • Thurs. Jan 31- CSW Staff Appreciation Day
  • Fri. Feb 1- CSW Grandparents Day, Minimum Day (12:00 pm dismissal) NO EXTENDED CARE


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- Elliot Marr
First Grade- Patrick Lammersen
Second Grade- Luna Goshu
Third Grade- Malkia McKinney
Fourth Grade- Marifher Cardenas
Sixth Grade- Angelina Huerta
Sixth Grade- Hector Salcedo
Seventh Grade- Ruby Coronado-Toscano
Eighth Grade- Nicholas Pirrotta
Eighth Grade- Camille Dawson
BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR- OBEY TRAFFIC LAWS
We have received several complaints from neighbors regarding cars not following traffic laws during pick up. Please remember that you cannot remain idle at a STOP sign waiting to turn right/left or go straight on the corner of Lafayette and San Jose. You must go through the STOP sign and circle around. Also, please be respectful of neighbors driveways and street wweeping days. Do not block driveways when dropping off or picking up, even if for just a couple of minutes. Do not park on streets during street sweeping hours. The street sweepers will not be able to clean up the streets in front of our neighbors homes. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION!
The NEW SJES Website- Please Read
SJES has launched the new website! Within the website there is now a parent portal that houses all important SJES internal information like: the school calendar , classroom sites , commonly used forms! Please see the attached document to learn how to log into the parent portal. Click on the upper right hand tab on the main website that reads : PARENTS. Then click on Beehively Login. Follow the below directions:
Saint Joseph Cub Scout Pack 8
The Cub Scouts of Pack 8 will be having their open house February 4th at 7:00 pm at the Parish Center, 1119 Lafayette street (across the street from the school).  

Please join them in a ice cream social and get all the information you need for joining the pack. Any questions contact Kristy Gray at  kristygray2006@yahoo.com . 
Eighth Grade Families:
Bay Scholars Applications Due Feb. 4
A reminder that all applications for Bay Scholars are due by February 4 to Bay Scholars. Please look at their website for details.

Click here for applications.
Click here for recommendation form.
Student Council News
PTG NEWS
Thank you to our families who have donated so far!

Boogie Buck Contest Standings as of January 25

1st Place: Eighth Grade
2nd Place: Third Grade
3rd Place: Second Grade
4th Place: Sixth Grade

Please help to keep those donations coming in! All the funds raised at the auction go back to the students!

The Auction Funds:
  • Field Trips
  • Chess Club
  • Monthly Enrichment Assemblies
  • and so much more!


CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A DONATION REGISTRATION SHEET.
Become an Auction Sponsor!
Do you know a business who could like to be an auction sponsor? Maybe your family would like to be a sponsor? See details below:
Royals Athletics
Boys Basketball Schedule

Saturday, January 26
4th Grade: 10:00am vs. Corpus Christi at St. Elizabeth
7th Grade: 5:00pm vs. St. Theresa at Alameda Point

Girls Volleyball Schedule

Saturday, January 26
4th Grade: 10:00 am vs. SPN at Alameda Point

Sunday, January 27
4th Grade: 12:00pm vs. Corpus Christi at St. Joseph
5th Grade: 2:00pm vs. Corpus Christi at St. Joseph
6th Grade: 4:00pm vs. Corpus Christi at St. Joseph
7th Grade: 5:00pm vs. Corpus Christi at St. Joseph

GO ROYALS!
Girls Basketball
Girls CYO Basketball season is approaching and I would like to get a reminder out to the 4th-8th grade parents regarding signing up their daughters for the upcoming season. Please forward the information below to grades 4-8;
 
Girl's CYO Basketball season is approaching. You can sign up your daughter for basketball at the following link,
http://stjosephalameda.sportssignup.com/site/. The sports sign up link can also be found on the SJES Athletics page on the school website along with other CYO sports information.  https://stjosephalameda.org/student-life/atheltics .

Practices will begin in mid February. League play will begin the second week of March. 
Any parent that is interested in coaching this season can contact Athletic Director, Alberto Garcia. ae_garcia@hotmail.com. 
Parents with questions regarding CYO basketball should contact Alberto as well.
Our Family on the Block
SJND Weekly Newsletter
Parent To Do List:
  • Order your Scrip Gift Cards
  • Collect and turn in BoxTops
  • Order your Royal Wear
Frequently Used Links:
St. Joseph Elementary School
510 522 4456
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.