January 23, 2020

School News

SJS REGISTRATION INFORMATION Last week,a registration form for current Saint Joseph School students was sent home with each child.  Please complete and return the form with the Registration Fees before February 3, 2020. Open registration for new students begins on January 30, 2020. It is important to turn in your form and fees to secure your child’s spot. In the event that you did not receive this form from your child, please click the attached link. SJS Student Registration Form FUN DOME St. Joe's Roller Skating night is January 31st from 5 -7 pm at the Florence Fun Dome. This will be a great way to end Catholic Schools week!!!! This event is sponsored by our PTO. Click the link below for more information. Family Skate Night Flyer GIRLS ON THE RUN Girls on the Run is coming back to SJS for spring 2020! GOTR is a Self-esteem fitness program designed for pre-teen girls to discover the benefits of consistent physical exercise and good nutrition. Along the way they learn the advantages of positive peer support, learn to stand up for themselves in a healthy manner, improve their body image and prepare to participate in a 5K run/walk event.    This season is open to young ladies in the 3rd and 4th grade. Practices will begin the week of February 17, and will be held at SJS in the gym on Wednesdays 5-6:30 and Fridays 3:30-5. The season ends with the Cincinnati race held on May 9 @ 10 am.  Registration opens January 27 at 9 am and is open until February 6. To register for our program, use this link and choose one of the 2 “St Joe’s” sites.   https://www.gotrcincinnati.org/Program-Registration   Questions can be addressed to Beth Germann and/or Sarah Norris via ebgermann@yahoo.com or sarah.donohue.norris@gmail.com CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK 2020 Please click the link below for a list of activities that are planned for our Catholic Schools Week celebration January 26th to January 31st! Catholic Schools Week 2020

BINGO PRIZES WE NEED BINGO PRIZES (dollar store items, small gift cards, games, etc.) for our Catholic Schools Week BINGO on Friday, January 31st. Please drop off prizes in the school office. OPEN HOUSE SJS will have an Open House on Sunday, January 26 to kick off Catholic Schools Week! The Open House will be from 12:00 to 1:30 PM. This is for all current students and families ---Preschool through Grade 8. We also hope to see some new/prospective families visit SJS too. SJS BOOKFAIR SJS Book Fair will be returning for Catholic Schools week this month! More exciting details to follow soon! In preparation, Mrs. Schreiber is graciously asking for Dum Dum lollipops for the highly successful lollipop pull. For every bag that you donate, your child will be entered into a drawing for a $5 gift card to the Book Fair. Donations can be turned into the office at anytime prior to January 24. One bag = one child entry. Thank you In advance! BOYS VOLLEYBALL Any 3rd Grade through 8th Grade boy interested in playing this spring needs to sign up ASAP.  Please visit the SJSAAA website by February 7th if your son is interested in playing this spring (link is on the St. Joseph School website home page). Leagues will begin the first or second week in March. See the attached form for more information. 2020 BOYS SIGNUP LETTER DAY OF PRAYER AND PENANCE The Diocese of Covington will once again observe a day of Prayer and Penance for Life on Friday, January 24th. St. Joseph School will have a rosary prayer service in the church at 9:45 AM. You are welcome to join us this day! MAP TESTS For the last few weeks, all SJS students from Kindergarten to Grade 8 have been taking the winter session of the NWEA Map Test in the computer lab. Results of the tests will show the growth a student has made since the last test in the fall. Results will be sent home the first week in February.

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Congratulations to the SJS Middle School Governor's Cup Team on their amazing performance in the District Competition! Good luck next weekend at Regionals!

Parish News

CONFIRMATION Confirmation rehearsal is this Sunday, January 26, for Sponsor and Candidate from 2-3 PM in church. Confirmation ceremony is Monday, January 27 at 7 PM. Candidates need to be in Noll Hall by 6:20 PM.

MEN'S CRHP/WELCOME Please click the link below for more information about the Men's CRHP/Welcome retreat. 2020 Welcome Flyer SAVE THE DATE Vacation Bible Camp will be held June 15 -19 this summer.

COMMUNITY NEWS

THE VILLA HILLS LONGHORNS For the 2020 baseball & softball season, the Villa Hills Longhorns Athletic Association will again be offering youth “instructional” baseball – with both “tee ball” and “coach pitch” available.  Additionally, softball is also being added. Please click the link below to see the Longhorns flyer for more details or visit the their website at: http://www.villahillslonghorns.com/ Longhorns Baseball & Softball - 2020 SOCIAL MEDIA INFORMATION NIGHT Please see the attached flyer from Sr. Elizabeth Ann regarding a social media informational speaker/event they are hosting. You are invited to attend as it is free and open to the public. If you have questions please see the contact information on the flyer or reach out to Sr. Elizabeth Ann.  Social Media Flyer

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Parish Office Secretary    St. Augustine Parish in Covington, Kentucky ( www.staugustines.net ) is seeking to identify qualified, actively practicing Roman Catholic candidates for the part-time (Monday – Friday; 9:00AM – 1:00PM) position of Parish Office Secretary. The responsibilities of this position will include management of the parish calendar and the database of 375 families, sacramental record keeping, tracking of Mass offerings, editing the bulletin, word processing, and telephones. Interested candidates can send a letter of interest, simple resume including references with email addresses, and compensation history to Stephen Koplyay @   skoplyay@covdio.org .   VHSC SPRING SOCCER SEASON VHSC 2019-2020 Spring Registration is now open!  Registration will be closing January 31st.  You can register now at: http://vhscky.kysoccerlive.net/ ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER VOCATION RETREAT Save the Date 4th Annual – Called to Love Vocation Discernment Retreat 6th grade through College aged young women - February 15, 2020 Doors open at 7:45 am – 6:00 pm. All Saints Church Hall - Walton, Kentucky / Exit 171 on South I-75 This event is a wonderful occasion to meet several religious communities in one location. Throughout the day there are spiritual conferences given by the Sisters, games, music, a Holy Hour at our convent home followed with a tour of our Motherhouse, small group visit sessions at the sister’s tables, goody bags, and plenty of food. Register online at www.ssjw.org. There is a $10.00 fee at the door. Questions? Contact Sister Patricia Jean at sjwvocations@gmail.com See FLYER To The Left!

SJS NEWS FLASH

SJS REWARD PROGRAMS Please support St. Joseph parish and school through the following programs. Click the link below to see a list of the SJS reward programs for 2019.  SJS Reward Programs ------------------------------------------------------------- UPCOMING DATES Newsletter Calendar January 23rd through January 31st! January 23 - Drama Club 2 - 4:30 PM January 23 - Elementary Academic Team vs. River Ridge - Home January 24 - Day of Prayer & Penance January 24 - Drama Club 2 - 4:30 PM January 25 - PTO Father/Daughter "Sock Hop" 7 - 9 PM January 26 - January 31 - Catholic Schools Week January 26 - Catholic School Week Open House - 12 noon - 1:30 PM January 26 - Library Book Fair - 12 noon - 1:30 PM January 26 - Confirmation Rehearsal - 2:00 PM January 27 - Spirit Day January 27 - Library Book Fair January 27 - Drama Club 2- 4:30 PM January 27 - Middle School Academic Team 4:30 - 6:00 PM January 27 - Math Counts 6:30 - 8:00 PM January 27 - Confirmation 7:00 PM January 28 - Community Day January 28 - JYC 2 - 3:15 PM January 28 - Elementary Academic Team 5 -7 PM January 28 - Harmon's Barbecue Night January 29 - SJS Family Day January 29 - Library Book Fair January 29 - Art Club 2-3 PM January 30 - Teacher Appreciation Day January 30 - Library Book Fair January 30 - Drama Club - 2 - 4:30 PM January 30 - New Student Registration 7-8 PM January 31 - Student Appreciation Day January 31 - No Classes for Preschool 4 January 31 - 11:00 AM Dismissal WITH Buses January 31 - NO After School Program

Cafeteria Volunteers January, 2020

K1 Kindergarten students are busy working on beginning letter sounds. These 7th Grade students are playing a game to prepare for their Religion exam.

K2 Kindergarten students are having fun learning about ones and tens in math class. Mrs. Torres makes studying for exams challenging and fun!

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