March 4, 2010
Dear Parents:
Have you purchased your tickets for the Fashion Show? This is an annual spring event and the profits will be given to the school. Many SJS families and parishioners enjoy this Sunday afternoon of social activity. Mrs. Gavel is the volunteer chairperson for the Fashion Show. Please consider joining us for an afternoon of fashion and fun. Do you need a bag to carry your groceries? St. Joseph School has shopping bags with the school logo that you can purchase. The bags are three dollars each or two for six dollars. If you are interested, you can send in a note with the money and we will send them home to you.
School Happenings:
The basketball season is officially over. The teams did very well and we are proud of their performances on and off the court. In the first playoff round, the teams won and advanced to the playoff games. These final games were played on Saturday at Immaculate.
We are now looking forward to the Sports Banquet where we will be honoring the basketball players and cheerleaders for an exciting season.
I want to thank all the coaches who volunteered their time and made this season successful. The boys varsity coaches were head coach Jeff Font and assistant coaches Chris Coyle, Dave Fredette and Tony Capanna. The girls varsity coaches were head coach John Fleming and assistant Dan Clarke. The JV boys coaches were head coach Jim Arconti and assistant coaches Jim Harron and Tim Bohling. The JV girls coaches were head coach Kurt Guth and assistant coaches Dave Russell and Matt Gallagher.
The coaches are looking forward to their game against the players on March 20th. Good Luck to all the participants!
Our cheerleaders received a medal and a trophy displayed at the school for their participation in the cheerleading expo. Thanks to the cheerleading coaches; Mrs. Font, Mrs. Guydan, Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Gavel.
Our second graders took their annual trip to the John Paul Nursing Home on Tuesday, March 2nd. This year the first graders joined them. This is always an experience that enriches the lives of the children as well as the people they visit. They bring entertainment and joy to the residents. This trip was postponed from last week due to the weather.
Looking Ahead:
There is an early dismissal day on Wednesday, March 10th. The dismissal is at 11:45 a.m. and there is no hot lunch provided.
**PLEASE REMEMBER: PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE FRONT SEMI-CIRCLE OF THE SCHOOL AFTER 2:30 ANY DAY OF THE SCHOOL WEEK. IF YOU PARK THERE PRIOR TO 2:30, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO MOVE YOUR CAR BY 2:30. THE SEMI-CIRCLE IS A FIRE LANE AS WELL AS THE DESIGNATED PARKING LOCATION RESERVED FOR PRE-K PARENTS ONLY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.
UNIFORMS AND SWEATSHIRTS: There are lots of jackets, sweatshirts, and sweaters in the back closet! If your child is missing an item, please feel free to come and sort through the lost and found - perhaps it's there! Also, remember to label your child's clothing so that we are able to return it to your child as soon as possible - before it ends up in the back closet.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
MORNING DROP OFF
Prior to 8:20, the drop off area/door will remain the same, but the children will be heading downstairs in the morning to wait, supervised in the hallway and/or library prior to class. If you drop off your child after 8:20, we ask that you use the semi-circle in front and drop off your child in front. We are going to try to preserve our new gym floor during the winter months! Thank you.
SCHOOL DELAYS AND CANCELATIONS
In the event of a school closing or a delayed opening, you can access information specific to Saint Joseph School on the Cancellations page of our website. You can also access this page from the left hand menu on this page and the Parents page. Please bookmark this page for easier access in the future.
We generally post any school closings or delays to the website AS SOON AS WE HEAR - which is very early in the morning - usually before 6:00AM.
For a 90 minute delay, school begins at 10:05 AM.
2010-2011 REGISTRATION
We sent home registration forms for next year. Please fill them out and have them back into the office as soon as possible, please. The deadline for re-registration is Catholic Schools Week - February 1st through the 5th. If you know for sure that you are not returning to SJS, please let us know sooner rather than later. Remember, if you REFER someone to our school who actually signs up, you will receive $500 off of your tuition ~ Just make sure the family that you are referring puts your name down at the top of their registration. As mentioned earlier, you can definitely get more than 1 referral.
IT’S TIME TO START BUILDING
OUR WINE CELLAR FOR THE
AUCTION
MAY 8TH
Last year the families donated over 100 bottles
Earn dress down passes for the children
Drop off bottles & collect passes in the office
(in order to ensure that our cellar is at its prime,
please keep whites no older than 2007
& reds no older than 2002)
BRAIDED BREAD
Butter Braid pastries are here! We are starting our latest fundraiser…
Butter Braid brand frozen pastry dough! It’s a quick and easy way to treat
your family, friends and relatives to a fresh, “homemade” out of the oven
pastry – in just minutes.
You can order this frozen butter braid pastry in 6 different flavors for
$11.00 each. Help us reach our goals and give yourself a wonderful treat
too!! They also make great gifts!
Thank you for your support!
We need all orders in by Monday, March 15th
Orders will be delivered on Tues., March 23rd.
Make checks payable to: Nancy Guydan.
ORDER FORM
Proceeds to benefit the SJS Sports Programs
Registration, Order Forms and Calendar
are available on our Track & Field page
CONGRATULATIONS to the
JV Girls Basketball Team
2010 LEAGUE CHAMPIONS!!!!!
Saint Joseph School 2009 – 2010
Basketball and Cheerleading Banquet
Sunday, March 14, 2010
2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Saint Joseph School Gym
Please RSVP no later than March 8th. RSVP Form
FINAL DAY TO ORDER
FRIDAY, MARCH 5
Daffodil Days is one of the American Cancer Society's oldest and most beloved fundraising programs. As the first flower of spring, the daffodil represents hope and renewal.
To the American Cancer Society, the daffodil symbolizes the hope we all share for a future where cancer no longer threatens those we love.
St. Joseph School is proud to sponsor the Daffodil Days Campaign. Please complete the order form below and return it to the office by Thursday, March 4, 2010.
Any question, contact Gail Archer.
Bouquet (10 stems) - $10 each
A bouquet consists of 10 fresh-cut daffodils. A vase is not included.
Potted daffodil bulbs - $15 each
Three multi-stem bulbs in a pot.
Bear and a Bunch - $25 each
Celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Boyds® by Enesco® bear created especially for the American Cancer Society Daffodil Days! Birthdays R. Hope is a 10-inch-tall oatmeal-colored bear holding a cupcake with the message “Celebrating Hope." You can give Birthdays R. Hope a home with a suggested contribution of $25, which includes 10 fresh-cut daffodils.
Gift of Hope - Start at $25
The Gift of Hope is a bouquet of 10 fresh-cut daffodils delivered anonymously to cancer patients at local hospitals, treatment centers, nursing homes, and health care facilities.
Bear Hugs for Hope - Start at $25
Provide daffodil bears to children impacted by cancer, with donations funding American Cancer Society programs.
ATTENTION
ALTAR SERVERS
All current altar servers: please attend at least one of the following
sessions on altar server training. We will be instituting some new
customs.
Anybody interested in becoming a new altar server (you must be in 4th
grade or older), please attend as many of the following training sessions
as you possibly can. Also please have at least one of your parents attend
one of the sessions.
All sessions in the church. All sessions last 1 hour.
Fri. March 5, 6pm
Sat. March 6, 9am
Tues. March 9, 7pm
Interested in donating but don’t know what to do?
Here are some wonderful ideas for events or items that can be very successful in raising monies for the school. Several families may go in together to host an event. These events can be held at your home, at the home of the highest bidder or delivered. The host determines the number of guests they want to invite. It’s a great way to have some fun.
♦ Donate a time share of vacation home for a week/ weekend
♦ Offer up your services (ex: lessons, sport clinic, handyman, landscape)
♦ Tea Party: 6 little girls enjoy tea sandwiches, juice, and dessert
♦ Treat of the Month: A tasty desert delivered to your door each month
♦ Tickets to a sporting event or play
♦ Gift certificates
♦ A round of golf for 4 at your club
♦ Dinner: You decide on a theme/meal for 6-8 guests
♦ Champagne Brunch: Quiches, fruit platter, and mimosas
♦ Game Night: Cocktails, appetizers and a few different games
Do you have any other ideas? Any takers?
Contact Robin Powell by email 
or phone 203-775-4266 or
Julie Lewis by email or phone 203-775-0569 with any questions.
ODYSSEY OF THE MIND AFTER-SCHOOL CLUB
For students in grades 3, 4 and 5
Tuesdays: March 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6 and 13.
Information and Sign-up Form
SJS REUSABLE BAGS
on sale
$3.00 each or 2/$5.00.
Limited quantities available.
Please send money to the school office or
stop by the office to purchase yours today.
HSA Bulletin Board
Your H.S.A. commitment forms are due in the office. The payment forms and options are available here. A full explanation is available on our HSA page. If you have not signed up for either Option A, or Option B to make your HSA contribution, please do so as soon as possible. If you are not sure about whether you have turned in your forms, please contact Greg Woods (email ). When sending in forms, please make sure the envelope is marked "office" or "Greg Woods". THANK YOU!
REMINDER: THE H.S.A. contribution is a required monetary commitment for ALL SJS families. It is not voluntary.
SJS SCRIP
SCRIP is still underway! Don’t forget to use SCRIP to purchase gift cards for all your every day household purchases and earn money towards your family contribution obligation or towards next years tuition.
This just in…….New to SCRIP!
One of our own St. Joseph Family’s Banquet Facility, Anthony’s Lake Club, will now be offered through SCRIP.
At a 6% return you can earn funds for the school and towards your family SCRIP account when ordering gift certificates that will be offered in $50, $100 or $500 increments. Enjoy the delicious catered food at a home event or plan your next big celebration at the elegant banquet facility located in Danbury, CT.
For more information on Anthony’s Lake Club visit their website:
www.alc-catering.com
Look for the new link on the SCRIP site for Anthony’s Lake Club to purchase Gift Certificates.
Easy steps to join:
• Go to https://www.shopwithscrip.com/getstarted/register.aspx
• Click on 'MY ACCOUNT'
• Enter required information- SJS enrollment code is 65LCLD722LL12
• Set up a Presto Pay account which needs to be validated (this can take 2-3 business days to complete)
Questions: email the SJS SCRIP team .
Orders are usually cleared at 10am each Friday morning
for the following weeks distribution.
Simple Ways to Earn for Our School
at NO COST TO YOU!!!
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See the Giving page for details
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The eighth grade clothing drive fund raiser was very successful! Thank you to all the families who participated. We wanted to let you know that we will continue to collect unwanted, gently used clothing, blankets, towels, coats, and other items over the winter. Simply bag them up and drop them off at the school. We will store them here until we schedule the truck in the spring.
