Newsletter - February 14th, 2023

Thursday, February 14th, 2023

St. Joseph Families,

Being a part of Catholic Schools Week this month brought together the components that make St. Joseph School such an amazing place. The staff and students participated and led so many activities with enthusiasm and cooperation, including a “Be the Light” parade with each class creating a float and ending with an amazing all school talent show! We are grateful to the parents who expressed appreciation for the school in a variety of different ways. Finally, we give thanks to the parish community for their continued the support and compassion for our school community. On behalf of the staff, I would like to express our sincerest gratitude for all that make St. Joseph such a special place! We will be planning more celebratory days in the near future to highlight our school community.

This time of the year the school begins the process of planning for the remainder of the year as well as making preparations for the 2023-24 school year. It is important that we provide communication on our plans and reach out to families to ensure that there are opportunities to participate in the planning process. You are invited to an All School Principal-Parent Gathering On Tuesday, February 21st at 6:30 in the school hall. We will provide an agenda in next week’s newsletter that will include information on our curriculum, plans for the 2023-24 school year as well as how we can increase the effectiveness of school communication. If there is a need for us to provide Zoom capabilities please let the office know through email.

Finally, as The Lenten Season nears, the staff will be planning activities to make this year a meaningful one for our students, such as a living Rosary, a live Stations of the Cross and service projects. Suggestions and input are welcomed from our school families. Please feel free to contact me if you have any ideas for our school.

Mr. Multhauf

The enrollment period for The School Choice Program

for 2023/24 school year is now open. All families are encouraged to review the information as requirements may have changed.

Please CLICK HERE for the application and guidelines for the

2023-2024 Private School Choice Programs in Wisconsin

Be aware of Phishing E-mails and text messages!

Our parishioners are continuing to received fraudulent e-mails and texts messages from Fr. Adam asking to purchase gift cards.

Please know the Fr. Adam will never ask for our parishioners to purchase items for him, especially through these methods. If you received these messages, please report them to https://wifusion.widoj.gov/

CLICK HERE to Print the February School Calendar

Lunch Duty Volunteers

Friday, Feb. 10th - No School

Monday, Feb. 13th - Nikki Claas

Tuesday, Feb. 14th - Heather Nosbusch

Wednesday, Feb. 15th - El Sangalang

Thursday, Feb. 16th - Jodi Sandoval

Friday,. Feb. 17th - Beth Moody

ALL FAMILIES are required to Complete SIX Volunteer Days

CLICK HERE to Sign up on SIGNUP Genius

Thank you!

CLICK HERE to Print the MARCH Hot Lunch Menu & Order Form

MARCH Hot Lunch Orders are DUE by February 21st

If you need a printed copy, they are available outside the school office.

Who’s got talent? We do! Our gifted performers shared their talents and showed us the results of practice, hard work, and perseverance. Congratulations on a job well done, everyone!

CLICK HERE to Watch the SJS AMAZING TALENT SHOW!

CONGRATULATIONS to the 1st Place Winners

of the Indian Community School Forensics Meet!!!!

Way to go everyone!

Thank you to EVERYONE who supported this year's

Scholastic Book Fair!

We had RECORD SALES, and earned OVER $2,000 to spend in 'Scholastic Dollars' to purchase books and other necessary items for our school library.

We sincerely appreciate all your support!

St. Joseph Families,

This year, our families will soar to new heights with our Heart Hero Dragons! They will take our students on an AMAZING adventure around the globe to learn about heart and brain health, meet kids with special hearts, and raise funds for the health of all hearts. Our students will feel good by doing good, knowing they made a difference for kids just like them!

Join us and the KHC Heart Heroes by clicking on the link below:

http://www2.heart.org/goto/StJosephSchoolWauwatosaWI

Please refer to this ELECTRONIC ENVELOPE to learn more about our heart heroes, how to register and Finn’s life-saving mission.

We have some BONUS incentives for our students this year...

Classroom Registration Goals: When 75% of a class registers the classroom teacher will earn a $25 Amazon Gift Card.

Classroom Finn’s Mission Goal: If 3 or more students in a class complete Finn’s mission – the classroom teacher will earn $25.

Student Complete Finn's Mission: Receive a limited edition “Finn’s Lifesaver Keychain”

Student $50 Raised: Receive a Mystery Gift – is it a heart hero or golden egg???

BONUS: Get the Golden Egg and you will have a chance to win a virtual party with Finn!

Raise $150: Receive a limited edition Heart Hero “Frankie”

Thank you for being part of the Kids Heart Challenge, supporting our school and the American Heart Association. Together, we are lighting the torch of hope and making a difference.

Ms. Minster