Bernie's Bark
11.23.2021
One Strong F.A.M.I.L.Y Initiative
Reintroducing the SJS commitment to the One Strong F.A.M.I.L.Y initiative, established by Mike Manhardt. F.A.M.I.L.Y is the acronym for Forget About Me, I Love You, and focuses on social campaigns that inspire everyday acts of love and kindness.

Mr. Manhardt was interviewed in the LA Times where he is quoted as saying about his
F.A.M.I.L.Y initiative, “It’s a way of life. It’s an attitude. Putting others before ourselves is
the very foundation of everything Jesus Christ taught us.” Manhardt emphasizes that the campaign isn’t solely for the religious. “You don’t have to be Catholic to care about people, to put others before ourselves, or to want to help those who are suffering.” Click HERE to read more.
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Share your love for SJS with friends, neighbors, and relatives!

Invite them to apply for the 2022-2023 school year and join our Saints family! We are grateful for our wonderful families who share their positive experiences!
Continue to spread the word!

  • Did you know that 89% of our applicants hear about St. Joseph Catholic School from word of mouth?

  • Did you know we currently have 24 staff members who have or had children attend SJS and are now working for the school?

  • Did you know that Ms. Bambino, our Music teacher, is an alum of SJS?

  • Did you know we have several parents who attended SJS and now have their own children attending our school?

  • Did you know we have a 93% retention rate - one of the highest in the diocese!

YOU made the right choice for your child!
No School

  • NO SCHOOL Nov. 24-26 (Thanksgiving Break)

  • School reopens Monday, Nov. 29
Nurse's Corner
95210 initiatives:
Limit screen time to 2 hours a day

Some research data: According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, kids ages 8-18 now spend, on average, a whopping 7.5 hours in front of a screen for entertainment each day, 4.5 of which are spent watching TV.

For more information on the effects of too much screen time and tips for limiting screen time, click HERE.
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