A Message from Mr. Hackenson
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Dear Parents,
It's hard to believe we are closing the 3rd quarter and entering into the last quarter of the school year. Report cards will be issued for third quarter on April 13th. Report cards will be available
ONLY
to those students whose accounts are up to date. Please make every effort to balance your accounts.
Also, graduation dates have been set as follows:
PreK - June 5th at 5:30 p.m.
Kindergarten - June 6th at 5:30 p.m.
Grade 8 - June 9th at 4:00 p.m. Mass.
Again, all accounts must be up to date in order to participate in graduation ceremonies.
The Superintendent of the Worcester Diocese Schools is developing a strategic plan to make Catholic Schools the best place to be. Parent feedback is a very important part of the plan. Please participate in the Parent/Guardian Survey. Click
HERE
to access the survey.
Finally, I hope you have a wonderful Easter with family and friends.
Sincerely,
Principal
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The Forty Days of Lent: Return to the Lord Your God
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Holy Week
March 29th at 7:00 p.m. - Holy Thursday Mass & Procession
All students who are participating in the Holy Thursday Mass or Easter Lily Procession should arrive at the Basilica at 6:30.
Please meet at the main entrance.
March 30th at 3 p.m. - Good Friday and Veneration of the Cross
March 31st at 7:30 p.m. - Easter Vigil
April 1st at 9:30 a.m. - Easter Sunday Family Mass
All Choir members are asked to attend the Family Mass.
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Holy Thursday Mass & Procession
March 29th - Meet at 6:30 p.m.
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The Children of Mary will serve as line leaders and wear robes, capes, and medals. Students will assemble in the back of the church no later than 6:30 p.m. Girls wear white/pastel dresses or Sunday best. Boys wear a shirt, tie, and dress pants. No jeans or sneakers are to be worn.
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March 30th
Good Friday - No School
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Although we do not have school on Good Friday, all students and their families are reminded that Good Friday is a day of fast and abstinence which means only one full meatless meal and two light meals may be taken.
In addition, please join us at 3:00 p.m for the Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion: Adoration of the Holy Cross and distribution of Communion. At 6:30 p.m. there will be traditional prayer services at the Holy Sepulchre with Novena to Divine Mercy. Meditations will be in English and led by the Sacred Heart Society. At 7:30 p.m., reflection and adoration will be in the Polish language.
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Holy Saturday and the Blessing of Food
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Blessing of Food/Święconka
- All St. Joseph School families are invited to participate in the traditional blessing of food which will take place on Holy Saturday in the school cafeteria every half-hour from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon and from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. The blessing of the food is one of the most enduring and beloved Polish traditions. To read more about this beautiful tradition, please click
HERE
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Children will also get to enjoy baby chicks and a rabbit!
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Important Dates to Remember
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Report Cards & Early Release April 13th
Please be sure to have all accounts up to date so that your child(ren) will receive their report card.
Also, students will be dismissed at 11:00 a.m.
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Warm Weather Uniforms: April 2nd
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Students may begin wearing their warm weather uniforms on Monday, April 2nd.
Per the Parent/Student Handbook:
DURING WARM WEATHER, SWEATERS, SWEATSHIRTS, JACKETS, AND/OR FLEECE ARE NOT WORN IN THE CLASSROOM;
STUDENTS WILL BE ASKED TO REMOVE THEM.
Please refer to the uniform requirements below.
All students who are not in compliance with the dress code
will be asked to call home for appropriate clothing.
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Casson-Foster Photographers will be at the school on Tuesday, April 3rd for spring photos. Students who are absent on the 3rd, as well as our Prek-3 day students, may have their pictures taken on Wednesday, April 4th.
Students should wear their Sunday Best for individual photos. Please follow the school dress code. Students not in accordance with the out of uniform policy will be asked to call home for appropriate clothing. The dress code can be found
HERE
in the school's handbook.
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2018 Yearbooks: Submit Your Order!
Orders are due by April 6th.
Please click
HERE
for an order form.s
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The school will be closed from
April 16th through April 20th
for Spring Break.
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National Jr. Honor Society
Easter Basket Raffle - WINNERS
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Thank you for supporting the Eagles Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society.
The students raised $288.
Congratulations to the winners:
Movie Night Basket - Dominic Duby, Grade 5
Art Supplies Basket - Jillian Edwards, Grade 6
Boys Sports Basket - Benjamin Duval, Grade 8
Happy Easter Basket - Bella Kicilinski, PreK-5
Girls Hair Care Basket - Seth Boudreau, Gr. 8
Teacher Supplies - Remonda Mankarios, Gr. 7
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LAST CHANCE:
8th Grade Boston Celtic Ticket Raffle
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Support Operation Graduation
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The winner of this raffle will receive two tickets to the
Boston Celtics vs. Chicago Bulls
Friday, April 6, 2018 7:30 pm
Estimated Value $130
To be drawn on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at St. Joseph School at 2:00 pm. The winner will be notified by phone and must pick-up the tickets
at the school between 8:00 am and 2:30 pm.
DONATION: $10 per ticket
Only 200 tickets to be sold
Click
HERE
for a ticket order form.
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Home and School Association News
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Tickets on Sale Now: April 28th is Auction & Comedy Night!
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The Home and School Association will be hosting its annual auction on April 28th. The event will be held at the Riverside Knights Banquet Hall, 1017 Riverside Drive, North Grosvenordale, CT. Dinner will be boneless, stuffed chicken breast with vegetable, potato and gravy. Comedy entertainment will be provided.
Doors open at 5:00 p.m. for appetizers, cash bar, and auction preview.
Tickets are $35 per person.
Click
HERE
for an order form.
Thank you for supporting our ENTERTAINMENT BOOK Sales!
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Classroom Auction Baskets
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As our Annual Auction approaches, each classroom will be responsible for a themed basket. The themes are listed below. Please consider making a donation to support the auction. Your H.S.A. representative will be reaching out to you with more details. All donations can be dropped-off in the school office. Please include your child's name and grade. Thank you!
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Basket Themes
PreK 3 & 4: Baking
PreK-5: Date Night
Kindergarten: Tailgate Party
First Grade: Campfire
Second Grade: Pool Party
Third Grade: Wine
Fourth Grade: Lottery
Fifth Grade: Night-Out at the Theater
Sixth Grade: Family Game Night
Seventh Grade: Ice Cream
Eighth Grade: Dinner on Us
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Home & School Association Board Meeting: April 3rd
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All parents and guardians of St. Joseph School children are invited to attend Home & School Association Board Meetings. Meetings are held in the Teachers Room on the first floor of the school at 6:30 on the first Tuesday of the month.
Your ideas and participation are always welcome!
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The Sports Banquet will be held on Saturday, April 21st from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the PACC, 37 Harris Street, Webster, MA.
Congratulations to all of our athletic teams for their outstanding seasons!
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The 45th Annual St. Joseph Polish Festival
June 15th, 16th, and 17th
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A Festival meeting for all SJS families will be scheduled in early May. Please watch your email for more information. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss staffing requirements for the three day event. Food & drink will be served!
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
The Corn Hole tournament was a huge success last year! Sign-up now to be part of the fun. Click
HERE
for a registration form. Please spread the word!
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SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL
47 Whitcomb Street
Webster, MA 01570
Phone: 508-943-0378
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