Weekly Newsletter

October8,2017 FromthePrincipal’sDesk

ThankyoutoallwhoattendedtheBlessingofPetsonOctober4th

7th Grade Retreat

Our 7th grade students visited area service organizations and offered volunteer assistance while learning about the agencies that offer support for needy families in our area. Students visited Stillpoint, Turning Point, and our St. Joseph Food Pantry.

Box Tops for Education and Labels for Education Drawing!

Don’t forget to send in your BoxTops for a chance to win the Family Game Basket that is on display in the office. In addition, the top class will receive a pizza party! For every 10 Box Tops or Labels for Education that are turned in, your family will receive an entry for a chance to win. Please use the attached form to submit your entries. You will receive one entry for each sheet completed.

This year’s gift basket is compliments of Manatee Memorial Hospital and is over a $100 Value!

Any questions, Please email Carlee Colonneso at carleeac1976@tampabay.rr.com or call (941) 713-4592.

Otis Spunkmeyer Fundraiser for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

This is the last week for our Otis Spunkmeyer sale. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School is grateful for all of our support. Families have asked about online ordering for family and friends that live at a distance. Please see the attached directions. Students need to register for online sales first, then they will be able to send an order link to relatives. There are a wide variety of online items that are different than the catalog. These items do not need to be refrigerated and can be shipped directly to the customer.

NoSchoolforStudents–StaffDevelopmentDaysFriday,October13thandMonday,October16th

PreparationforSchoolRe-Accreditation

OurschoolisaccreditedbytheFloridaCatholicConferenceandtheNationalCouncilforPrivateSchools.Everysevenyears,SJCSparticipatesinare-accreditationprocess.Thisisawonderfulopportunityforustocelebrateoursuccessesandlooktothefuturetosetgoalsforcontinuedgrowth.

Aspartofthere-accreditation,ourparentswillbeinvitedtocompleteanonlinesurvey.Pleasewatchyouremailforthisimportantlink.Yourinputwillassistusaswelookatallaspectsofourschool’sspirituality,academics,community,andfacilities.

Parent-TeacherConferences–October19th&20th

ItishardtobelievethatOctober12thistheendofourfirstquarter!WewillbeschedulingParent-TeacherConferencesforThursday,October19thandFriday,October20th.Allparentsareaskedtosignuponlineathttp://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0d44a4a72daaff2-kindergartenPleasenote,thatthisisatabbedsignup,sopleaseselectyourchild’shomeroomfromthetabsatthetopofthescreen.OnOctober19th,schoolwilldismissatnoon.Aftercarewillbeavailableuntil6:00pm.TherearenoclassesonOctober20th.

MakeUpPictures&Retakes–Thursday,October12th

PictureretakesarescheduledforThursday,October12.Thefollowingstudentswillbephotographed:

• NewstudentswhohavecometoSJCSsinceourfirstpictureday• Studentswhowereabsent• Studentswhobringtheirpicturepacketandrequestaretake

Allstudentsbeingphotographedneedtoweartheirregularschooluniform(NoP.E.uniforms)

Safe Environment Classes – Required for all Volunteers Our next Safe Environment Classes will be on October 18th at 6:00 pm and October 21st at 9:00 am, at St. Joseph Catholic School. Please call the school office to register 941-755-2611, or you can email dklabik@sjsfl.org Thank you!

ThisWeek’sActivities Monday, October 9

• 2:15 pm JV Volleyball Playoff Games at 881 South River Road, Englewood, FL Students will leave school at 2:15 to arrive by game time at 4:00 pm. Students will need to have their own rides or arrange to carpool.

• 3:00 – 4:30 pm Runners Club • 3:00 – 3:45 pm Chorus (Grades 2 – 8) – Music Room • 3:45 – 4:30 pm Saturday Mass Choir – Music Room • 3:00 – 4:00 pm Garden Club • 3:00 – 4:00 pm Junior Legion of Mary

Tuesday, October 10 • 3:00 – 5:00 pm Boys and Girls Basketball Tryouts • 3:00 – 4:00 pm Tennis (Ages 10 and under) – Meet by the Athletic Center at 3:00 pm • 3:00 – 4:00 pm Intermediate Guitar

Wednesday, October 11

• 3:00 – 4:00 pm Beginning Guitar • 3:00 – 5:00 pm Odyssey of the Mind • 3:00 – 5:00 pm Cheer Practice

Thursday, October 12

• 3:00 – 4:00 pm Intermediate Guitar • 3:00 – 4:00 pm Irish Dance – St. Joseph Room • 3:00 – 4:00 pm Tennis (Ages 10 and under) – Meet by the Athletic Center at 3:00 pm • 3:00 – 5:00 pm Basketball Practice/Tryouts • 3:15 – 4:15 pm Little Pros Soccer (Grades 3 – 5)

Friday, October 13 No School for Students – Staff Development Day

HotLunch

WeregrettoinformyouthatNutritionKitchenwillbeclosingtheirdoorsandtheirlastdayofservicewillbeFriday,November10th.Wearegratefulforthelunchprogramtheyhaveprovidedourstudentsduringthepastfewyears.

KnightsofColumbusRegionalSoccerChallenge

Saturday,October28that9:00am

DuetoHurricaneIrma,theKnightsofColumbusRegionalSoccerChallengewillnotbeheldinNaplesthisyear.ThecompetitionisscheduledforSaturday,October28that9:00amandwillbeheldontheSt.JosephSoccerFields.Wehaveseveralstudentswhoqualifiedforthislevelofcompetition,sowewishthemwell.

GoblinGatheringatGTBray–October13th

ManateeCountyParksandNaturalResourcesDepartmentiscelebratingits15thAnnualGoblinGatheringatG.T.BrayPark.Thisyear’seventwillbeheldinconjunctionwithNationalNightOut,whichisaprogramtostrengthenneighborhoodspiritandcreatepolice-communitypartnershipstomakeourcommunityasafeplacetolive.

Date:October13,2017-October13,2017

Time:6:30PM-9:30PM

Location:G.T.BrayPark

Bring the family out and join in the costume contest, face painting, wagon rides, bounce houses, and inflatable slides. A $5 wristband is sold for children to participate in activities. Parental participation is free. In addition to the above, several local businesses will be participating by passing out “treats & sweets” to participants, providing a safe alternative for children to trick-or-treat. For additional information (941) 742-5923.

Volunteer Help Needed at Goblin Gathering at G.T. Bray – October 13th

We are seeking volunteers to participate in this community event and share information regarding St. Joseph Catholic School and our Carnival. We need parent volunteers to set up, assist with a table activity, and to pass out treats.

Volunteers Needed: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Location: G.T. Bray Park

Signup Genius for Volunteering: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0d44a4a72daaff2-goblin1

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP!

Carnival Bingo Donations Needed The carnival committee is seeking donations to be used for prizes for Bingo. Suggested prizes such as gift cards to local businesses, gift baskets, etc. are greatly appreciated. Donations can be turned into the school office. If you or someone you know has a local business, we appreciate your help in reaching out to them. If you are unable to make calls or go to business, but have a suggestion of someone we can contact please email to Valerie.longo@gmail.com.

Thank you so much for your assistance!

BeforeSchoolCare

Studentswhoarriveoncampusbefore7:30amneedtobedroppedoffintheNorthParkingLotandgodirectlytoBeforeSchoolCare.TheSouthGateopensat7:35amwhenwehavestaffpresenttomakesurestudentsexitthecarssafely.Studentsmaythenwaitbythefrontofficeuntilthe7:45ambellringsforstudentstoreporttoclasses.Parentswhoaccompanystudentsontothecampusinthemorningareaskedtomakesurethatthestudentsdonotrunaroundandremainquietwhilewaitingforclassroomdoorstoopenat7:45.

STEPUPFORSTUDENTSSCHOLARSHIPS

StepUpforStudentshasannouncedanewapplicationsystemforfamiliestouseforthe2018-2019schoolyear.Hopefully,thisonewillbeeasiertonavigate.Thisyeartheapplicationseasonwillbegininalittlelessthanamonth.Pleasestartpreparingyourdocumentationtohaveitreadyforrenewals.

Ifyouknowsomeonewhoisplanningtoapplyforascholarshipfornextyear,pleasehavethemvisithttps://www.stepupforstudents.org/logins/income-based-scholarship-login/Directthemtochoose“NewFamily”andentertheiremailaddress.Theywillreceiveamessageassoonastheapplicationprocessbegins.

STEPUPFORSTUDENTSPARENTADVOCATES

StepUpforStudentswillbehostinganonlinewebinaronThursday,October12,from6:00–7:30pm.Interestedparentsareinvitedtoparticipatetobecomecertifiedparentadvocates.ParentAdvocateswillbeinvitedtospeakonbehalfofthecorporatescholarshipprogram,testifyatcommitteehearings,andassistFloridafamilieswiththescholarshipprogram.

Florida’slegislativesessionstartsinJanuary.Lawmakersaremeetingrightnowtodiscusswhichprogramsgrowandwhichprogramsgo–helpStepUpforStudentsgrowandservemorechildrennextyear.

Signupforthiswebinaratthefollowinglinkonyourlaptopormobiledevice:

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3363795682178119938

Preschool Students Celebrated St. Francis’ Love for Animals

REGISTER FOR EASY ONLINE ORDERING

From Your Computer, Tablet Or Mobile Phone1 Go to: www.PerryCampbell.com

2 Click: Seller Registration CLICK HERE

3 Click: Register as a New Seller

4 Enter your 4 DIGIT SCHOOL ID (found at the top of this page) and follow the online instructions to complete.

Write Your 5 DIGIT STUDENT ID Here:

____ ____ ____ ____ ____ (Assigned online during the registration process)

5 You will receive an email to forward to family and friends, so they can support your fundraising effort.

6 Also direct people to www.PerryCampbell.com Share your 4 Digit ID & 5 Digit Student ID so they may support your fundraising effort.

CONVENIENT CREDIT CARD ORDERING

Credit Cards Are Accepted With Online Orders1 Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express are all Accepted online.

2 Orders ship directly to each customer.

3 Click: Register as a New Seller

4 Invite Family and Friends across the country to support this fundraiser by shopping online.

5 Students earn prize credits for all online sales. friends, so they can support your fundraising effort.

TRACK YOUR ONLINE SALES

Wondering How Many Online Sales You Have?1 Go to www.PerryCampbell.com and Log In your Seller Account

2 Enter your Student ID & Password then click Track Your Sales

REGISTER WITH YOUR 4 DIGIT SCHOOL ID:

941-751-6300 • InfoOtisSpunkmeyer@gmail.com • PerryCampbell.com

SHOP &SUPPORTSHOP &SUPPORT

ORDER ONLINEORDER ONLINESHOP & SUPPORT

SHOP ONLINE: PerryCampbell.comSUPPORT: Your School or Organization

The Flying Eagle

Runners’ Club Who: K through 8th grade

What: We are a runners’ club open to all age levels. We will meet once a week and run/walk around a ¼ mile track. Each lap will be counted. As each participant

reaches goals, awards will be given! Where: The back soccer field

When: Every Monday, 3:00-4:30pm Why: Fun and Fitness

Cost: $20 (Beginning October 9)

Please contact Ashley Thompson for more questions.

athompson@sjsfl.org

Student Name: _____________________________________Grade:______________________

Parent Signature:_______________________________________________________________

Calling All Runners 

Save the Date  Saint Joseph Halloween Bash 2017 

Friday, October 27th 3:30-5:30pm 

Sponsoring this event is  

 

Calling all families, we need your help!  Donations of 2 liters, or 12 packs of soda needed 

Cookies Cupcakes 

Other baked goods for cake walk  

You will receive 30 minutes of volunteer hours for every $10 spent or items equivalent to $10.   

 

To volunteer, please sign up at: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/30E0D44A4A72DAAFF2-halloween1 

 

Face painters, bounce house operators, game leaders, salon staff, cake walk extraordinaire, help setting up, help tearing down.  

This year if you help tear down and clean up we will offer you double hours during that time.  

 

 Contact Ashley Thompson for more information  

At Athompson@sjsfl.org  

Games

KID ZONE

FOR OUR SMALL GUESTS!

FAMILY FUN!

Discounted Pre-Sale Ride Wristbands

PURCHASE at SJScarnival .org

Rides

November 9-12Thurs 5-10pm

Fri & Sat 3-11pmSun 3-8pm

BINGOFRI, SAT & SUN

4-6:30PM

3100 26th Street West, BradentonFor Complete Schedule: sjscarnival.org 941-755-2611 • Carnival@sjsfl.org

Music

Thursday, Nov. 9th Rides, Games & Food ...............................5-10pm

“Honoring Our Heroes” Special Events throughout the weekend

Friday, Nov. 10th Rides, Games & Food ...............................3-11pm Bingo ...................................................4-6:30pm Live Entertainment featuring:

The Actual Bank Robbers Band

Saturday, Nov. 11th Rides, Games & Food ...............................3-11pm Spaghetti Dinner .......................................5-7pm Bingo ...................................................4-6:30pm Live Entertainment featuring:

The Hatley Band

Sunday, Nov. 12th Rides, Games & Food ................................3-8pm Bingo ...................................................4-6:30pm Live Entertainment