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Hello,
As I reported in the October 5th Newsletter, so we may continue our goal of providing in-person learning for our students, St. Joseph School has been approved to offer an extra layer of protection to prevent the spread of COVID-19: an in-school COVID-19 testing program. The program will have two components: Symptomatic Testing for students who show symptoms of COVID-19 at school and Test and Stay for students who may have been exposed while in school but are not showing symptoms. Each of these is a quick, non-invasive nasal swab that is collected under the supervision of our school nurse. Unlike COVID-19 tests of the past, these are not uncomfortable and easy for students to do themselves. Please refer to the October 5th Newsletter or the consent form for testing details. You may also contact our nurse, Leah Belanger, at nurse@sjs-webster.com with questions.
Consent forms were distributed at school today. You may click HERE to download a copy.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL PARENTS MUST RETURN A CONSENT FORM WHEHTER OR NOT YOU WANT YOUR CHILD TO PARTICIPATE.
There is no charge for participating. It is our hope that these measures will work together to keep our school safe and your student in school.
Also included in this newsletter are the following topics:
- An Important Reminder from our Nurse
- Athletic Program updates including Basketball and Cheer Registration Deadlines
- Audition News for our Christmas Production
- Home and School Association Activities
- Service Hour Opportunity Details
- Update on the NJHS Community Service Project
- Important Dates
Please remember that tomorrow (Friday, October 8th) we have an early release. Students will be dismissed at 11:00 am. We will not offer the Aftercare/Extended School Day Program. However, BUSES ARE AVAILABLE.
In addition, we do not have school on Monday (October 11th) due to the Columbus Day holiday. So, please use the long weekend to relax and enjoy time with your family. Be safe!
Beth Boudreau
Principal
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A Note from the School Nurse |
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Please take advantage of the long weekend to clean and disinfect anything that travels back & forth to school, such as lunch boxes, rest mats, and back packs. This is allergy season and cleaning and disinfecting these items will help to reduce the "sniffles" in the school.
Please contact Leah Belanger at
Thank you for your assistance!
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CONGRATULATIONS SJS SOCCER!
Congratulations to the SJS Soccer Team for their first win of the season! They defeated All Saints Academy 2-0 on Tuesday! Their next game is Wednesday, September 13th at 2:45 pm. They will host St. Peter Central Catholic at Berthold Field located on Westwood Road in Webster.
Go Eagles!
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LAST CALL FOR BASKETBALL AND CHEER REGISTRATION!
If your child is interested in participating in our winter sports program, please register them by Monday, October 11th. See below for more details. Our basketball and cheer teams participate in the Route 395 League. Athletic Directors from our league will be meeting next week to finalize a winter schedule based on registrations received prior to their meeting. Please don't delay!
Basketball
We offer the following programs for the Basketball Season, which will start mid-November.
- Intramural (3rd & 4th grades)
- JV Girls (5th and 6th grades)
- Varsity Girls (7th and 8th grades)
- JV Boys (5th and 6th grades)
- Varsity Boys (7th and 8th grades)
Family Portal - login, click on WebForms and click on the 2021-22 Sports Sign-Up
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FEES
*The fee for each sport is $25, which can be billed directly through FACTS. We will also accept a check made payable to "Saint Joseph School Athletics"
Thank you
Joey Boudreau
Athletic Director
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SJS Christmas Production Auditions |
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AUDITIONS
Students in Grades 5 - 8 are encouraged to audition for the upcoming production of Glory to God in the Lowest. Auditions will take place on Wednesday, October 13th from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm on the stage. Please prepare a small portion of your favorite Christmas song. Rehearsals will be on Wednesdays from 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm.
What are we looking for?
Students in Grades 5 - 8. Only 13 cast members will be chosen. Most roles are male or female. Actors must be present at all rehearsals to sing, memorize lines, and learn choreography. COVID safety guidelines will be in place.
Interested? Click HERE to download an Audition Slip and get it to Ms. Bailey! If you have questions, email Ms. Bailey at kbailey@sjs-webster.com.
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Home and School Association News |
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JUST ADDED!
October's H.S.A. $2.00
Dress Down Day!
Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall
A Dress Down Day for all!
Wednesday, October 20th
Proceeds will go to future events and activities sponsored by the Home and School Association (H.S.A.)
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ONLY TWO WEEKENDS LEFT TO SUPPORT THE HSA!
Make a Scarecrow, Make a Difference Event
Bemis Farms Nursery, Spencer, MA
Looking for a fun family event, well we have an idea for you! Make a scarecrow with your family at Bemis Farms Nursery in Spencer, MA.
Throughout the following weekends:
10/9-10/11 and 10/16-10/17
from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
$25 if you preregister and $35 at the door. Click HERE to see more information.
$10 from each scarecrow is donated to the H.S.A.
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TRUNK OR TREAT
Sunday, October 24th
Have fun!
Earn Service Hours!
If you would like to host a Trunk, check your child's folder for a sign-up form or click HERE. Please return to the school office once completed. Signing-up is very important so spacing and a layout can be planned.
Thank you for your cooperation!
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SAVE THE DATE:
Paint Night for Parents (21+ Event)
November 11th @ 6:30 pm in the Parish Center
Tickets will be $40.00
Watch for more information in future newsletters.
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SERVICE HOUR OPPORTUNITY
On Saturday, October 23rd at 8:00 am - 10:00 am, volunteers are needed to set-up the gymnasium for a large event taking place that evening: The Bartlett High School Hall of Fame Induction. We are very excited to be hosting the event because our benefactor, Richard Nowak, was their first inductee. So, please help us make this event a success!
Volunteers will be asked to cover the gym floor with our protective carpets as well as set-up tables and chairs.
Please email bboudreau@sjs-webster.com if you are interested in volunteering and earning service hours. Include "Service Hours" in the subject.
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YOUR HELP IS STILL NEEDED!
NJHS Eagles Chapter - Community Service Project
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The Sleeping Bag Ministry at the United Church of Christ needs our help. The ladies have made over 200 sleeping bags for the homeless that need Health Kits to go with the bags.
The Eagles Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society is helping collect supplies for the health kids and has extended its collection period to Wednesday, October 13th because the following items are still needed:
- Toothbrushes
- Hand towels
- Shampoo
- Winter Gloves
- Men's Ties - every sleeping bag needs 2 ties to hold the bags together when rolled up.
Thank you for your generosity.
NJHS members will package the kits and deliver them to the United Church of Christ.
We are most grateful for your donations to help the homeless.
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Important Dates:
October 8th - Early Release (11:00 am)
October 11th - No School - Columbus Day
October 13th - Fatima Devotion following 7:00 Mass in the
October 20th - H.S.A. $2.00 Dress Down Day
October 23rd - Service Hour Opportunity - 8:00 am Event Set-up
*****DATE CHANGE - October 25th & 26th - School Photos
Reminder: You may subscribe to our school calendars on your phone, tablet or computer/laptop. We will have separate calendars for general school events, clubs, and sports . So, subscribe to one or all! Visit our WEBSITE for directions!
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SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL
47 Whitcomb Street
Webster, MA 01570
Phone: 508-943-0378
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