WeeklyNewsletter–January20,2019 FromthePrincipal’sDesk

MISSION STATEMENT Rooted in Catholic faith, and committed to academic excellence, St. Joseph Catholic School develops

personal responsibility, character, service, and leadership

Monday, January 21 – NO SCHOOL – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day “Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?”

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Science Fair Congratulations to our Science Fair winners and to Mrs. Kowalski for her support and leadership with these students as they researched and prepared their projects. Overall High Point Achievement: Joseph Colonneso Behavioral Science 1st Place Alessandro Rincon 2nd Place Kaiyle Lacy 3rd Place Anthony Longo Chemistry 1st Place Joseph Colonneso 2nd Place (tie) Grace Widdifield Abigail Dunston-Wagner 3rd Place (tie) Ashline Saimprevil Abigail Gause Environmental Science 1st Place Alex Papale 2nd Place Isabel Estigarribia Health 1st Place Melissa Rettig Physics 1st Place Joshua Ogline

St. Joseph Catholic School

Students Who Met the Requirements to Advance to the Manatee County STEM Competition:

Joseph Colonneso Alessandro Rincon Kaiyle Lacy Anthony Longo Grace Widdifield Abigail Dunston-Wagner Alex Papale Isabel Estigarribia Melissa Rettig Joshua Ogline

Please see attached information regarding:

Aladdin Tryouts on Wednesday, January 23rd 3:00 – 4:30 pm Box Tops Contest – Drawing January 29th Father – Daughter Dance – February 16 Yearbook Sales

Thankyoutoourjudgeswhoreviewedourprojects,interviewed

ourstudents,andofferedconstructivesuggestionsforthe

nextlevelofcompetition.

Birthday Celebrations

Each month we celebrate the gift of life of our students who were born during that month. Parents of these students, in grades K – 8, are welcome to join us for lunch on our celebration day. Parents may bring lunch for themselves and their child. (Please do not bring treats or lunch for other classmates.) Younger siblings may join at the table if they eat during the same lunch period. Each student celebrating sits with their parent/s and receives a cupcake and a gift during lunch. June and July summer birthdays will be celebrated on separate days in May.

January 25 January Birthday Celebration February 22 February Birthday Celebration March 22 March Birthday Celebration April 5 April Birthday Celebrations May 1 May Birthday Celebrations May 10 June Birthday Celebrations – Summer Birthdays May 24 July Birthday Celebrations – Summer Birthdays

Parents attending the January birthday celebration need to signup at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/JanBirthday

New High Points Club Members Congratulations to our two newest High Points Club members who met their goal for this year! Kimberly Chambers – Grade 3A Geremy Avila – Grade 3B

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES Monday, January 21

• No School in Commemoration of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Tuesday, January 22 • 3:00 pm Intermediate Guitar • 4:00 pm Tennis Pro Academy at G.T. Bray Courts • 3:00 – 4:45 pm Soccer practice

Wednesday, January 23

• 8:30 – 11:00 am Open House for New Families • 3:00 – 4:00 pm Beginning Guitar • 3:00 – 4:30 pm Tryouts for Aladdin (Grades 5 – 8) – Music Room • 4:00 – 6:00 pm Open House for New Families

Thursday, January 24

• 8th Grade Retreat • 3:00 - 4:00 pm Irish Dance (Class is filled) • 3:00 – 4:15 pm Intermediate Guitar • 4:00 – 5:00 pm Tennis Pro Academy at G.T. Bray Courts • 3:00 – 4:45 pm Soccer practice

Friday, January 25

• Health Screening Day – Parish Center • 11:00 am January Birthday Lunch Celebration – Grades 5 – 8 • 11:45 am January Birthday Lunch Celebration – Grades K – 4 • 2:00 pm Student Council Meeting

From Coach Kolbe – Tennis Coach Needed:

We are looking for a tennis coach. Dates will be March 4- May 9. Practices will be 3:00 - 4:45 pm (usually 2-3 days a week.) 8 matches will be scheduled with other schools. We appreciate the support of our families in providing these programs for our children. Please contact Coach Kolbe at kkolbe@sjsfl.org for more information.

From Coach Kolbe – Assistant Soccer Coach Needed

Please contact Coach Kolbe at kkolbe@sjsfl.org for more information.

Second Quarter Principals’ Honor Roll (All A’s)

Second Quarter Honor Roll (All A’s & B’s)

St. Joseph Catholic School Hot Lunch Order

January 21 – January 25 (One order per student)

Student:

Homeroom:

Grade:

Monday 1/21 NO SCHOOL MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR DAY Tuesday, 1/22 Chicken Smackers $3.50 Biscuit Seasoned Broccoli Carrots with Dip Diced Peaches Milk and Juice Wednesday 1/23 Orange Chicken $3.50 Rice Green Beans Fresh Veggie Cup with Dip Mandarin Oranges Milk and Juice (50th Anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing) Thursday, 1/24 Corn Dogs (Rocket Dogs) $3.50 Curly Fries (Saturn Fries) Cucumber with Dip (Flying Saucers) Grapes & Starfruit (Asteroids & Stars) Milk and Juice (100th Day of School) Friday, 1/25 Pizza $3.50 Florida Tomatoes with Dip Baked Beans Fresh Sliced Apples Treat: 100th Day Celebration Treat Milk and Juice

TOTAL (Charge to FACTS)

Parent Signature:

Yearbooks are now on sale!

Dear Saint Joseph Families, Making new friends and making memories with old friends are important parts of the school year. Help your student keep the fun and memories alive for years to come with a yearbook! Books are $40 each. They can be charged to your Facts Account or you may send a check to the school office. Deadline to order is January 31st. _______________________________ ____________________________________________ Student Homeroom

I would like to order ___________books

Please charge my Facts Account_______________________________________

St. Joseph Catholic School Audition - Aladdin Audition Form

Production: ____Aladdin, Jr.___________ Audition Date: __January 23, 2019__

Are you willing to accept ANY role? ________ Role Preferences: ________________________

Name: ___________________________________________________________ (Last) (First) (Middle)

Grade: _______

Phone(s): ____________________________________________________________________ (Home) (Cell) Email Addresses: ______________________________________________________________

Are you able to insure reliable transportation to and from all rehearsals and performances? ______

List any training you have received in Acting, Voice, Dance, Instrumental Music, or other performance skills:

Please list any conflicts you may have that might prevent you from being at a rehearsal

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Parent/GuardianSignature:_________________________________________________

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