Virtual Parent Information Night 2020-2021

Please join us tonight for our Virtual Parent Information Night (PreK-8 families). You will access the virtual videos via our St. Joseph School Rosemount YouTube Channel under the Parent Information Night Playlist. We will provide updates on the first few weeks of school as well as an outline of our school strategic planning goals for the 2020-2021 school year. You will also have an opportunity to view videos from your child’s classroom teachers to learn about Seesaw and Google Classroom as well as the policies and procedures unique to each grade level.

After viewing the introduction video, we invite you to locate and watch the videos prepared by our amazing staff and teachers! For all families, please view the Volunteer/Events/Fundraising video. Next, for students in grades Preschool-5th grade, please locate your child’s homeroom teacher’s video by grade level. Finally, look for our K-5 specialist teachers’ videos--such as p.e., music, and Spanish.

For students in grades 6-7-8, please view all middle school teachers’ videos--Mr. Hale (Social Studies & Religion), Mrs. Sirek (English Language Arts), Mrs. Cummings (Math), Mr. Leach (P.E. & Science), Ms. Hidalgo (Spanish), and Mrs. Mansour (Music).

Feel free to email me at kelly.roche@stjosephcommunity.org or your child’s teachers with questions anytime!

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 24 (Day 1) 9:40AM All School Mass, grade 7 is planning 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) 9:40AM, All School Mass, grade 6 is planning Friday, October 2 (Day 1) Sunday, October 4 St. Joseph Church Harvestfest Sunday Funday See the flyer on page 10! 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) 9:40AM All School Mass, grade 5 is planning 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 Preschool and ESC Childcare available Monday, October 19 (Day 4) 8:20AM Mom’s in Prayer, Room 115 8:25AM Virtual Convocation Tuesday, October 20 (Day 5) Wednesday, October 21 (Day 6) Thursday, October 22 (Day 1) 9:40AM All School Mass, grade 4 is planning Friday, October 23 (Day 2)

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Wednesday, October 7

Thursday October 8

Friday, October 9

Playground 10:20am-11:40am

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D. Erb G. Lemlem

P. Germann OPEN

B. Holzinger B. Holzinger

J. Dirksen R. Atkins

Playground 11:40am-12:20pm

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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 K. Pylkas-Blue

K. Tanner M. Tanner

Playground 11:40am-12:20pm

C. Assah K. Johnson

J. McCullough OPEN

P. Germann P. Germann

R. Snyder. J. McCullough

K. Pylkas-Blue M. Blue

Did you know it’s National BoxTops Week? St. Joseph

School collects BoxTops for

Education, check out how their new

program can earn our school up to 50 bonus box tops this

week!

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.

Are you interested in being

a substitute teacher for St. Joseph School? We would

love to have you join us! There is a training session coming up on

October 5 & 6 that potential substitutes

must attend. Register at this link.

Hello Folks: My name is Michael Weir, I believe this is year 32-33 I have worked with St Joseph's School as a school counseling specialist. I work in 6 schools in 4 districts this year, which is normal for me. I travel to a different school each day of the work week, some days I get to two. St Joseph's has always been my Wednesday school, my favorite, of course. The schools are k-12, middle school and high school, several are Catholic schools. I have worked full time as a counselor since 1976, first at St Mary's Hospital then in a private practice. I work as a school counseling specialist for David Hoy and Associates, a family practice counseling clinic located in Golden Valley, Mn., they do have several satellite clinics in the metro area. We originally created the school counseling model as a non-profit in 1987. Later, in 2001 the non-profit agency closed and David Hoy and Associates absorbed the school coun-seling program. I have worked with the same counseling management team from the beginning of my school counseling experience. Please feel free to get in touch with me at St Joseph's School, I will get the message and return your call. I also have a school email account and am able to reach out through confidential video, audio or text if we are not able to make contact directly. Be well and good luck and health for the family during the remainder of this school year.

Do you have a passion for Catholic education? If yes, we invite you to apply to be a part of our St. Joseph School Advisory Committee! St. Joseph School is seeking dedicated individuals to serve our school community as an (SAC) School Advisory Committee member. Expertise and experience in marketing, strategic planning, and financial development are desired. The St. Joseph School (SAC) School Advisory Committee is an advisory committee that assists our school’s administration in developing and carrying out our school strategic plan. This committee was formerly our School Commission. School Strategic Plan Please complete the application form by September 28th, 2020. Applications will be reviewed by our pastor and school principal. The SAC meets one evening per month during the school year (in-person or virtual). School Advisory Committee Application

Home & School Association (HSA) News & Events

HSA zoom meeting: Our first Home & School Meeting is Monday, Sept 28 via Zoom. Find

the link here! Be sure to review the HSA bylaws beforehand as we will be voting on their approval. Come meet the new HSA

Leadership Committee, brainstorm ideas for a COVID-friendly events and connect! Bring

your tea, your wine, your dinner—all are welcome!

St. Joseph School has a limited number of 2019-2020 yearbooks to

sell! The price is $26 (cash or check). Please contact the office if

you are interested.

Wednesday, September 30 5-8pm

10% cash back on every order!

Rosemount Culver’s Restaurant: 14755 S. Robert Trail Limited café seating, drive thru orders encouraged!

Mention you’re with St. Joe’s!

You’ve seen the QR codes that we are using this year for

playground

volunteers and ESC pickup, check out

the one that we now have if you are dropping your K-8 student off late or

need to pick up early!

Playground volunteer code ESC pickup code

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USDA FREE SCHOOL LUNCH FOR ALL STUDENTS The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a short-term extension to its free meals program and will provide school meals at no cost to all students. The program will last until funding runs out or until December 31, 2020 whichever occurs sooner. We will announce when the program ends. Until then, all St. Joseph School students are eligible to receive free lunch every school day. El Departamento de Agricultura extiende el programa de comidas gratis para el comienzo del año escolar 2020-21. El Departamento de Agricultura de EE.UU. ha anunciado una ampliación a corto plazo de su programa de comidas gratuitas y proporcionará comidas escolares sin costo alguno a todos los estudiantes. El programa durará hasta que se agoten los fondos. Anunciaremos cuando el programa termine. Hasta entonces, todos los estudiantes del St. Joseph School son elegibles para recibir almuerzo gratis todos los días de escuela. Civil Rights Statement--This institution is an equal opportunity provider. In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, Fax: (202) 690-7442; or email: program.intake@usda.gov Civil Rights Statement-Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. De conformidad con la Ley Federal de Derechos Civiles y los reglamentos y políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los EE. UU. (USDA, por sus siglas en inglés), se prohíbe que el USDA, sus agencias, oficinas, empleados e instituciones que participan o administran programas del USDA discriminen sobre la base de raza, color, nacionalidad, sexo, discapacidad, edad, o en represalia o venganza por actividades previas de derechos civiles en algún programa o actividad realizados o financiados por el USDA. Las personas con discapacidades que necesiten medios alternativos para la comunicación de la información del programa (por ejemplo, sistema Braille, letras grandes, cintas de audio, lenguaje de señas americano, etc.), deben ponerse en contacto con la agencia (estatal o local) en la que solicitaron los beneficios. Las personas sordas, con dificultades de audición o discapacidades del habla pueden comunicarse con el USDA por medio del Federal Relay Service [Servicio Federal de Retransmisión] al (800) 877-8339. Además, la información del programa se puede proporcionar en otros idiomas. Para presentar una denuncia de discriminación, complete el Formulario de Denuncia de Discriminación del Programa del USDA, (AD-3027) que está disponible en línea en: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html y en cualquier oficina del USDA, o bien escriba una carta dirigida al USDA e incluya en la carta toda la información solicitada en el formulario. Para solicitar una copia del formulario de denuncia, llame al (866) 632-9992. Haga llegar su formulario lleno o carta al USDA por: Correo: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; fax: (202) 690-7442; correo electrónico: program.intake@usda.gov.

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 sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading I : Ezekiel 18:25-28 Turn from what is sinful to what is just and right.

• The belief that children are destined to bear the burden of their parent’s sins was popular in Ezekiel's time.

• God's people felt that the exile was unfair, that God was punishing them for the sins of their ancestors.

• In today's passage, Ezekiel points out; however, that each of us suffers for our own sins. Reading II : Philippians 2:1-11 Make my joy complete.

• The Letter to the Philippians presents Christ as the perfect example of obedience.

• Christ, through obedience, has shown God-likeness so completely that the name of God can be given to him.

• The model, then, that Paul held up for Christian behavior was the model of the obedient Son.

• Note that in this year, this same reading was read on the Feast of the Holy Cross. You may wish to use the short form this Sunday.

Gospel : Matthew 21:28-32 Many will enter the reign of God before you if you do not repent.

• In today's parable, Jesus compares two sons to two groups of people. The first group spoke piously but did nothing; the second group included sinners who eventually acted in faith and repentance.

• The sin of the virtuous might be their refusal to act, their refusal to believe.

• The repentance of the sinners revealed their belief and resulted in action

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

• To focus on how faith is lived in your family, brainstorm Christian actions and list them on a poster board. Place the poster in a prominent area of the house for all to see. Have the family place a sticker next to each action as they demonstrate it during the week.

• Each day for family prayer this week, pray the "Prayer of St. Francis."

• Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon. Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope. Where there is darkness, light. Where there is sadness, joy. Lord, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled, as to console; to be understood, as to understand; to be loved, as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

• Look through the newspaper this week to find stories about people who actively live their faith.

• Discuss a problem that is not being addressed that needs an immediate solution. This can be something at home or in the community. Talk about possible solutions. Pick out one thing that you can do this week. Decide on a time when you will do it together