Dear St. Joseph School Families,

Our school year is off to a great start! Thank you, SJS families, for your diligence in utilizing the daily health

screening checklist—this is critical to keeping our school community healthy and continuing in-person learning.

Please see the updated version on page 2 and save this MDH document with important information. We are

grateful for your continued support, patience, and flexibility as we monitor and adjust processes and procedures

that benefit the health and safety of our students and staff. We encourage families to look at the most current

monthly calendar in each week’s Green Wave as changes occur

frequently.

Our St. Joseph School students are excelling at wearing masks, washing

hands frequently, and learning outdoors! GOD IS GOOD . . . ALL THE

TIME!

Morning Arrival and Afternoon Departure Update: Thank you for your

continued patience as we streamline our arrival and departure

procedures. Reminder: No buses on Wednesdays.

Morning Arrival: Students can begin entering the building at 7:55 a.m.

For morning car drop off, 4 cars can pull up at a time, which allows for a faster process. Thank you for using

caution and driving slowly as you exit the car line and proceed out of the parking lot. We have preschool

families dropping off at the church doors and St. Joe’s parishioners entering and crossing the lot for daily Mass at

this time. Our morning buses are now dropping off in the back of the building using the service road off of

Connemara. No cars may drop off in this zone—buses only.

Afternoon Departure: Early bus-students are dismissed at 2:05 (shuttle to Scott Highlands, Falcon Ridge, Valley

Middle, Dakota Hills, Blackhawk). Late bus-students are dismissed at 2:15 (shuttle to Rosemount Middle). Car

line dismissal begins at 2:20, and cars can pull up 4 at a time for loading. The students are doing a great job

listening for their car number and heading outside. Walkers and bike riders are dismissed at 2:20. ESC dismissal

is at 2:40. We are getting more efficient every day!

If you must drop off or pick up your child outside of the morning and afternoon carline times, you need to park in

the main parking lot, exit your vehicle, and walk across to the school sidewalk. There is a lot of traffic in the

morning and afternoon and students may not walk across the parking lot unattended. Thank you for your

cooperation!

Virtual Convocation:

Each Monday morning we come together as a school community for Convocation—this year we do this virtually!

During this time, we cover announcements, highlight the social justice teaching and “I can do all things through

Christ” focus for the month, celebrate student success stories, and recite our St. Joseph School Honor Pledge and

prayer to St. Joseph. Families can also watch from home via our St. Joseph School Rosemount Facebook account

or via our St. Joseph School YouTube Channel.

Sincerely,

Kelly Roche

Principal

COVID-19 Self-Screening Morning Checklist updated 9/14/2020

Your child MUST stay home if they have a least one symptom from this list:

• Fever (temperature 100.4°F or higher) no fever-reducing medications on board

• New cough, or a cough gets worse

• Difficulty or trouble breathing

• New loss of taste or smell

Your child MUST stay home if they have at least two symptoms from this list, even if no symptoms

from the first list above are present:

• Sore Throat

• Nausea/vomiting, diarrhea

• Chills

• Muscle pain

• Excessive fatigue

• New or severe headache

• New nasal congestion or runny nose

• Has your child, or anyone you have been in close contact with, been diagnosed with COVID-19,

AND/OR been placed on quarantine for possible contact with COVID-19? If you reply YES to any of the questions in the checklist, stay home, follow the school procedures for

calling in your sick child, and contact your healthcare provider.

When to Return to School after COVID-19

Saint Joseph School will follow the CDC’s guidelines for returning to school following COVID-19:

*Scenario #1: If a student has or likely has COVID-19 and is showing symptoms, they should not return to

school until:

• 24 hours with no fever and

• Respiratory symptoms have improved (e.g. cough, shortness of breath) and

• 10 days have passed since symptoms first appeared

*Scenario #2: If a student tested positive for COVID-19 but is NOT showing symptoms, they may not

return to school until:

• 10 days have passed since positive test

*Scenario #3: If a student starts showing symptoms after receiving a positive test result, they should then

follow the guidelines for Scenario #1

*Scenario #4: If a student has been in close contact with someone with COVID-19 (within 6 feet of him/

her for at least 15 minutes, had direct physical contact, shared eating or drinking utensils with, or came

into contact with respiratory droplets) the student should stay home for 14 days after exposure and will

be directed to contact their child’s primary healthcare provider.

COVID-19 Attendance Guide for Parents and Families is a resource from the Minnesota Department of Health. Use this guide to understand when your child can attend school

during this pandemic.

Thursday, September 17 (Day 2) 9:40AM Opening of School Mass (students and staff only) Friday, September 18 (Day 3) School Pride Day! Wear green, gold, black and Monday, September 21 (Day 4) 8:20AM Mom’s in Prayer, Room 115 8:25AM Virtual Convocation Tuesday, September 22 (Day 5) Wednesday, September 23 (Day 6) Thursday, September 24 (Day 1) 9:40AM All School Mass 7:00PM VIRTUAL Parent Information Night Friday, September 25 (Day 2) School Pride Day Monday, September 28 (Day 3) 8:20AM Mom’s in Prayer, Room 115 8:25AM Virtual Convocation 6:30PM Virtual Home & School Meeting Tuesday, September 29 (Day 4) Wednesday, September 30 (Day 5) Thursday, October 1 (Day 6) Friday, October 2 (Day 1) Sunday, October 4 St. Joseph Church Harvestfest Sunday Funday See the flyer on page 8! Monday, October 5 (Day 2) 8:20AM Mom’s in Prayer, Room 115 8:25AM Virtual Convocation Tuesday, October 6 (Day 3) Wednesday, October 7 (Day 4) Thursday, October 8 (Day 5) Friday, October 9 (Day 6) NO MORNING BUSES ON THIS DAY! Monday, October 12 (Day 1) 8:20AM Mom’s in Prayer, Room 115 8:25AM Virtual Convocation Tuesday, October 13 (Day 2) Wednesday, October 14 (Day 3) School Picture Retake Day Thursday, October 15 and Friday, October 16 MEA Break

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Monday September 21

Tuesday, September 22

Wednesday, September 23

Thursday September 24

Friday, September 25

Playground 10:20am-11:40am

K. Tanner M. Tanner

D. Kendhammer R. Atkins

P. Germann G. Lemlem

K. Strong L. Johnson

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Playground 11:40am-12:20pm

N. Rooney OPEN

J. McCullough K. Pylkas-Blue

P. Germann L. Johnson

J. McCullough R. Snyder

M. Cletcher K. Pylkas-Blue

Each school day, with few exceptions, we need volunteers to help monitor recess on the playground. In this role, volunteers (family members of students K - 8) assist school staff with supervision and help to maintain a

safe environment for the school children to play. Students love it when family members come in and show interest in their school day! Please see the Sign-Up Genius site to volunteer!

Monday September 28

Tuesday September 29

Wednesday, September 30

Thursday October 1

Friday, October 2

Playground 10:20am-11:40am

K/M Tanner K. Johnson

D. Erb C. Majeski

P. Germann G. Lemlem

M. Corwin OPEN

K. Tanner M. Tanner

Playground 11:40am-12:20pm

C. Assah K. Johnson

J. McCullough OPEN

P. Germann P. Germann

J. McCullough OPEN

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Did you know that St. Joseph School has a wish list? We do! Check it out! It

changes frequently!

All School Mass To begin the school year, our All

School Mass for students in grades K-8 will be on Thursdays at 9:40 a.m. Students will sit with their

grade level class only (no buddies) and space out in the pews. This will be a separate Mass from the

daily 8:30 Mass that is open to the public. We LOVE welcoming our

school parents and family members to school Mass, but at

this time for the health and safety of our school community, we are keeping attendance limited to St. Joseph School students and staff

only. Thank you for your continued prayers and

support! Mrs. Roche, Principal

K—8 families! Having problems logging in to your

Educate account? Let us know! The temporary passwords that were

used for Welcome Back Packets have expired

and need to be reissued.

St. Joseph School has a Lost & Found! Located in the office, we already have items

that need to find their way back home!

Please be sure to label your student’s items WITH A NAME & LAST INITIAL! This

ensures that they will get home!

Home & School Association (HSA) News & Events

Mark your calendar! Culver’s Night will be on

September 30 from 5p-8p at the Rosemount

location!

Are you interested in joining the

HSA Leadership Committee? This group leads

our school Home & School Association, planning the

school’s annual events. This is a great way to get to know other

parents and contribute to the events of our

school. Committee meets monthly and commitments can

be by Trimester or school year. Our first meeting is Tuesday, September 22,

4:30pm in Room 101. Please enter through the Church doors and wear your mask. All are welcome! Questions? Check out the position description or

email Sheila Swift.

Have you seen the QR codes that we are using this year for playground

volunteers and ESC pickup?

ESC Code

Playground

For Playground volunteers, volunteers

will scan the code upon arrival which will allow them to enter the time

that they arrive to volunteer for their shift.

For ESC pickup, families will sign the code when you arrived to pick up your child, you will fill out the time that you sign your child out and

your ESC fee for the day will be based on this time.

Sunday Funday

PORK CHOPS & TAILGATE BINGO St. Joseph Church & School Parking Lot

11:30AM-2:00PM

SUNDAY OCTOBER 4TH *Preorder Pork chop lunch tickets online (by Credit card)

In person pre-order beginning 9/12 either after Mass or at the Parish Office (Cash or check only.)

Click here https://bit.ly/2QHHvRK to order online

**Deadline to purchase lunch online is 10/2 @ Noon

**$5 Pork chop only or $10 Pork Chop meal includes: one Porkchop, carrot sticks, chips, dessert, bottle water &

one free BINGO card. Additional BINGO cards are $5 each

*Don’t forget to pick up your Raffle Tickets. Deadline to turn in your tickets is 10/3 @ 6pm

This years proceeds will go towards Campus Safety and Security

Would you like to volunteer with Tailgate Bingo? Please go to

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F44AEAB22A5FC1-sunday4

Stjfestival.org

Sunday Readings and Backgrounds

Twenty fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading I : Isaiah 55:6-9 Seek the Lord while he may be found.

• In the reading from Isaiah, God’s justice is measured by the demands of mercy.

• The prophet tells God’s people in exile that a return to their land is possible.

• Only in faith would the people be able to seek the Lord and turn from their evil ways. Reading II : Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a To me, life means Christ.

• The Letter to the Philippians was written when Paul was imprisoned.

• In today’s passage, Paul asks the Philippians to imitate Christ.

• Even in prison Paul was willing to continue working in the vineyard, knowing that his reward would be far greater than he could imagine.

Gospel : Matthew 20:1-16a The parable of the vineyard.

• Throughout the Gospel of Matthew, the author gives new interpretations to Jewish laws.

• Today’s parable shows the power and generosity of God, along with the need for human willingness.

• Jesus’ parable teaches that God is merciful to all

Activities of the Week Choose one of the following activities as a way to further reflect on the Sunday readings:

• To help your family celebrate the Generosity of God, before grace at meals, join hands and thank God for the ways in which God has entered and become part of your life. Thank God for the individual blessings each one has received and for the family blessings.

• As a game, count your family blessings. Sit in a circle and take turns naming one blessing you have from God. For an additional challenge, use the alphabet; begin with a gift that begins with “A,” then “B,” and so forth. See how long you can keep going.

• Practice generosity in your family. Take time to name and celebrate the gifts of each person in the family. What are ways we can encourage one another to develop our gifts?

• Sometimes people become jealous of the gifts of others. Talk about ways of handling feelings of jealousy. Have an open discussion about fairness in the family. Plan a family outing and spend the time enjoying one another’s company.

Information for the Family page is taken from the Lifelong Catechesis page of Our Sunday Visitor.