From the Principal's Desk...
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Holiday Greetings,
As the Holiday season comes upon us, life brings us many challenges and this is the time to give thanks, celebrate and enjoy the most giving season of all. Let us all begin the season with excitement and enthusiasm while remembering the great gift of love for all.
In school, we ran "soft lock-down" on November 28th at 9:10AM. This drill prepares all students and staff in case of emergency to keep all students in the classroom and out of hallway and bathrooms. We explained to students the need for classroom doors to be closed in case of an electrical wire or light that may have fallen and that we want to keep students safe. Another scenario would be if a person is seriously injured or needs medical attention so it could be addressed without interruption. In the future, we will be running a complete lock-down for the school.
I wish to encourage participation of parents and students in the four Sundays of Advent. Even though different grade levels will be asked to participate, we would like to invite all to participate and be a part of the advent season. As a reminder first Sunday of Advent is December 2 with students performing wreath ceremony. Second Sunday of Advent is December 8, Saturday at 4:00PM Mass with installation of new members of Children of Mary and Tree Lighting ceremony. Third Sunday of Advent is December is 16, Sunday at 9:30AM where children can bring baby Jesus to be blessed and fourth Sunday of Advent is December 23AM Mass where children will carry straw for the Manger.
All are welcome to attend and participate.
Principal
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St Joseph School Athletics
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PEP RALLY:
Red & White Day - Friday November 30th
St. Joseph School students will recognize its athletes on Friday, November 30th during the Annual Pep Rally. ALL students may wear a red, white, or red & white shirt to school to show their school spirit. School uniform bottoms must be worn. (Gym pant for Pre-k thru Grade 3 and khaki pant, jumper or grey skirt Grade 4 thru 8)
Athletes - Pep Rally Attire
All athletes should wear their school uniform bottoms and a red, white, or red & white shirt to school.
Soccer players
will be given a soccer jersey to wear over their shirt for introductuions.*
JV and Varsity Basketball players
should wear their basketball jerseys over their shirt.
Intramural players
can wear last year's basketball t-shirt if they have them. Otherwise just a red and white shirt will do.
*If a student plays both soccer and basketball, they will need to change from your soccer jersey to your basketball jersey.*
Cheerleaders
will change into their cheer uniform before the pep rally.
BASKETBALL SEASON: Kick-off Game - Sunday, Dec. 2nd
Our basketball players will kick-off their season at HOME on Sunday, December 2nd against Trinity Catholic Academy. JV Girst at 1:00pm, JV Boys at 2:00pm, Varisty Girls at 3:00pm, and Varsity Boys at 4:00pm. Go Eagles!
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Annual Student Council Coat Drive
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During the season of Advent, the Student Council will once again be conducting a coat, hat, scarf, and glove drive in conjunction with the Webster Police Department. These items will be brought by the Police Department to the Webster Food Share for distribution. All sizes, from infant to adult, are accepted. Articles of clothing should be clean and wearable. Winter coats, hats, scarf and gloves may be dropped off at school during the morning drop off beginning Tuesday, December 3rd and ending December 19th. Members of the Student Council will be outside to collect your contributions. Thank you!
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Santa's Mailbox has Arrived!
Click
HERE
for a template so your student can send a letter to Santa.
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Kindergarten Pajama Drive
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Please read below to find out how you can help Mrs. Durant's Kindergarten Class help others.
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Good Luck to our LEGO Robotics Team! They will be competing on Saturday, December 1st at WPI. Go Eagles!
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Christmas Pageant Excitement!
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Christmas is right around the corner!! Here is what you need to know...
The show will take place in our new Daniel and Catherine Ivascyn Performing Arts Center on Sunday, December 16th at 2:00.
Call times are as follows:
Drama Club: 1:00
All students: 1:30
Dress code:
Students are to dress in “Christmas Best”. Please, no hats, overly ornate headbands, etc… Most classes made a head piece.
Girls:
Holiday dress, skirt/ sweater combination. Flat shoes.
Boys:
Dress pants with shirt, tie, or sweater combination.
ALL SJS students are expected to attend. They have been working hard in music class to entertain you this holiday season. Wait until you see what they can do!
Cost: $5 - Children and students are free.
Please return the following
FORM
to confirm your attendance.
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Migration Mass 2019 - Plans Underway
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January 27th:
9:30 a.m. 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
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Join the 7th Grade Class at 9:30 AM Mass for the Annual Wreath Ceremony
December 2nd
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Holy Day of Obligation, Installation of Children of Mary and Christmas Tree Lighting
December 8th
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The H.S.A. Santa Shop Opens for Business
December 8th-13th
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Second Quarter Progress Reports
December 14th
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All students and families are asked to attend
December 16th - 2:00PM
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Don't forget to follow us!
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SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL
47 Whitcomb Street
Webster, MA 01570
Phone: 508-943-0378
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