K4 leads Mardi Gras with a bang! As always, our K4 students and teachers led the whole school in a splendid Mardi Gras parade in the school parking lot (finally, nice weather!) Check out these pictures of our Krewe members in their floats. Thanks to all those parents (and grandparents?) who created such masterpieces for us to admire, to the special guests who joined us (Bishop Michael Duca is pictured below, tossing beasds),and to our Middle School Mardi Gras Court for braving the chilly morning in their Mardi Gras best!
K4 not the only ones who celebrate Mardi Gras! Daisy Troop 125 celebrated the Mardi Gras season by making their own floats, and had the best time doing it!. They are displayed in the Library for all to see. They really are beautiful!
(More Information on Coach Way’s PE Webpage on Edline)
What is Jump Rope For Heart?
It is an American Heart Association event.
You jump rope and learn about your heart.
Kids are helped by the money you raise.
Why it is IMPORTANT?
Some kids have special hearts and need your help.
You can learn how your heart works and how to take care of it.
It feels great to help save lives!
How Can I Help?
Turn in your permission slip to jump and raise money.
Set a dollar goal and ask friends and family to help you reach it.
Have Fun!
Fundraising envelopes will be sent home the week of Feb 6th.
The PTO has set the dates for Teacher Appreciation Week. It will be the week of March 12th – 16th. You will be hearing from the room mothers regarding plans for the week.
Are you ready for a Totally Awesome Time at the the SJS Spring Fundraiser?
Pretty In Pink – An 80’s Prom
Saturday, April 14, 2012
St. Joseph Activity Center
St. Joseph Catholic School will be holding its annual spring fundraiser, “Pretty in Pink”, on Saturday, April 14, 2012, at the St. Joseph Activity Center. This festive event will feature delicious food, an auction filled with fabulous items, and great 80’s music for all partygoers. All proceeds will go towards building an outdoor fitness track & new desks for our elementary students. Ticket information will be sent home soon.
The success of this event is not possible without the support of our St. Joseph School families! You can help us by donating an item or service that can be used in our Auction.
If you or your family own a business, if you are talented or crafty, or if you would like to help us secure an item, then you can definitely help! Please contact Laura Batson trunzbat@yahoo.com . We are especially looking for the following items:
~Use of vacation homes, hunting trips or weekend getaways.
~Tickets to LSU, Louisiana Tech or any other college football or basketball games, and tickets to pro sporting events
~Gift cards to local restaurants and businesses.
~Dinners in homes, tickets to local events, gardening and home improvement items, and other special “experiences” that are unique to our families.
We hope that you will join us to Party Hardy & make this event a huge success. If you would like to have a Gnarly time in planning the event, please contact Mollie Robichaux at mollierobichaux@comcast.net or 347-4366.
The current school guidelines for outside recess are as follows: Recess is an integral part of the school day. Time spent outside affords children a break from the structure of the classroom. We want our students to be comfortable in the school setting. Students will go outside for recess when the temperature is 45 degrees or above. (Wind chill factors will be taken into consideration.) Teachers will monitor the “Feels Like” temperature at weather.com to determine whether recess will be inside or outside. Muddy or wet playground conditions will remain a factor to be considered when determining outside recess. Please make sure students are properly attired for outside recess. Due to time constraints on early dismissal and Mass days, recess may be inside. If you have further questions, please contact your child’s homeroom teacher.
Asbestos – containing building materials are located within St. Joseph Catholic School. In their present condition, they present no hazard to school occupants. An Asbestos Management Plan has been developed to prevent the asbestos from becoming a hazard, and you may find this document on file in the school office. The plan is available for inspection upon request and appointment.
IPM Program – St. Joseph Catholic School is now participating in the Louisiana Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program. Please contact the school office if your child is hypersensitive to standard pest control products.
Saturday, Feb. 25th, We will be serving lunch at the Shreveport Rescue Mission,11:45-12:45; permission slip required
Sunday, Feb. 26th, EDGE in the upper room: a new look on movies.
Saturday, March 3rd , WINTERJAM at Centurylink: admission is $10 at the door (we will get there early to get in line, and try to get a big group again!
Sunday, March 4th, EDGE in upper room/gym
Sunday, March 11th, in the gym
Sunday, March 18th, NO EDGE: serve at the St. Joseph Altar
Mark your calendars for the Diocesan Youth Rally: road trip to Ruston on April 14, 2012! Steve Angrisano is coming!
Also, more information coming soon about Theology of the Body for Middle Schoolers….
For information regarding the EDGE, contact youth@stjosephchurch.net or 318- 865-3581. Click here to learn more about events and activities in which the EDGE is involved!
http://www.stjosephchurch.net/youth.htm
Our vision is to provide a religious and academic education that prepares students to become responsible members of family, church, and community.
