WELCOME TO OUR NEW SCHOOL COUNSELOR

We are very happy and excited to announce that we will have a new SJS counselor this year! Her name is Mrs.Sharon Raaker and she will be here at our school on Wednesdays and Fridays. Mrs. Raaker will be at parent night this evening, stop by school and meet her after the church presentation.

Welcome, Mrs. Raaker!

NEW ACADEMIC

SUPPORT ROLES

Mrs. Stidham -

Barton

ALP MENTOR

Mrs. Endicott -

Academic Support Grades   4-8

ALP MANAGER

Mrs. Kanter -

Barton

ALP ASSISTANT MANAGER Academic support 

Mrs. Heideman-

Grades 1, 2,3 Reading Resource and academic support

OUT OF UNIFORM DAY FOR SEMINARIANS

We will have a out of uniform day for students and staff on August 30th. It will cost $1.00 to be out of uniform and the proceeds will be donated to our seminarians.

VIRTUS TRAINING

This safe environment program for children has been mandated by the Bishop of the United States for all employees and volunteers who in any way deal with children in Catholic Schools; therefore if you have not attended a Virtus presentation, or are not current on your monthly bulletins, you cannot volunteer; this includes volunteering in the cafeteria, on the playground or as a field trip chaperone. If you would like to register to attend a Virtus session, please go to the website at www.virtus.org.

PARENT ORIENTATION

We will begin at 7:00 PM with a short prayer, then I will introduce our guest speaker, Joe Markiewicz. (a nationally known speaker and youth development trainer). Joe will introduce our "I Am More" initiative and discuss important information to make sure our children are successful.

After Joe speaks, I will introduce our faculty and staff. Then it will be time for you to head to school to meet with your child's teacher. We will have two twenty minute sessions. I would encourage you to come and hear Joe speak. This is a very special program that our PTO and St. Elizabeth have designed for us. I want you to hear more about our "I Am More" theme for the year.

See you on Thursday!

We would like to thank all of our dedicated festival workers for another successful "End of Summer Celebration". We truly appreciate your time and hard work!

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We would also like to thank the church ladies for the "Back To School" sign that was displayed on our campus for our faculty, staff, students, and parents on our first day of school. THANKS!!!!

PLAY LIKE A CHAMPION

The Diocese of Covington partnered with the "PLAY LIKE A CHAMPION TODAY" educational series. This is a national coach and parent education program designed specifically to elevate the culture of Catholic school - sponsored sports. The Diocese started this program last year and asked that all 4th grade parents attend a one hour session if your child plays a sport at their school. Since we did not participate last year, I am asking both 4th and 5th grade parents to attend this year. The parent one hour session will be held on September 16th from 7 - 8 PM in Noll Hall. One parent from each 4th and 5th grade sport family should plan to attend. You can register by going to  www.virtusonline.org and logging in to your Virtus account. Then click on the live training link on the left. Be sure to find St. Joseph School and register. If you have attended the coaches' training, you do not need to attend the parent session. If you are unable to sign up on Virtus, Ms. Zeck will be at the door that evening to sign each parent in. More information will be coming home with the 4th and 5th grade students later in the Diocesan flyer.

Mrs. Dirr (aka Aunt Monica)

and Harper