In case you missed it:

View our back to school newsletter (& last weeks newsletter) for important information like our handbook, dress code policy, pick up & drop off guide, before/after school care & more!

Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Sept. 14th

“There is no greater love than to lift high the cross with Jesus. Eternal joy will be ours. Amen.” —Sister Laurita Kelly

All School Mass

Wednesday, September 16th

Mass Planned By: 7th Grade

Thursday, Sept. 10th: Mandatory Parent Night @ 6 PM in the Church

Friday, Sept 11th: Spiritwear

Monday, Sept 14th: Business as usual

Tuesday, Sept 15th: Out of Uniform Day (must have a pass)

Wednesday, Sept 16th: All School Mass, Guitar & Ukulele Club

Thursday, Sept 17th: Business as usual

Monthly School Calendar

View our live, updated calendar for the most current information. Click on the event to see important information such as location, contact person, and more!

To view: FACTS Family Portal > Menu > Calendar

Back to School Parent Night

Parent night is tonight, September 10th at 6 PM in the Church. There will be childcare available in the school cafeteria beginning at 5:30 PM. Families must RSVP.

Please contact Principal VanVreede or view the FACTS Family Portal for more information.

View the flyer here!

Before & After School Care

St. Joseph is partnering with the YMCA to provide you & your family convneient & consistent before & after school care.

This program is run through the YMCA and held on-site at St. Joseph School! Before Care is offered from 6:30 AM - 8:00 AM. After School Care is offered from 3:10 PM - 6:00 PM.

Pre-registration is required and due by Monday at noon one full week in advance!

All questions should be directed toward Christine (CSalerno@gwcymca.org).

Important Reminders

About Attendance

Please see the attached FAQ for detailed information.

To ensure absences are recorded correcly, families are required to contact the front office and their child's teacher(s). Email is strongly preferred.

If entering after 8:05 AM, all students must stop in the front office for a pass.

Please include child's first AND last name AND grade.

Front Office

Reminder

The Front Office receives a variety of forms for different programs and departments each week. To ensure forms are delivered to the correct person in a timely manner, please include the name of the staff member, coach, or department the form should be directed to when dropping it off.

Welcome to FACTS!

In case you missed our back to school newsletter, please review the FAQ for information & resources regarding FACTS Family Portal & Tuition Management.

Hot Lunch

Hot lunch will be ordered online this year! The ordering process will remain the same, with families ordering meals in advance for the following month.

Please see the step-by-step guide below. We encourage families to review the instructions before placing their first order.

Orders for October are due September 22nd.



No late orders will be accepted.

Lunch Duty Volunteers

Thursday, Sept 10th: Sheila L.

Friday, Sept 11th: Janel H.

Monday, Sept 14th: Laticia R.

Tuesday, Sept 15th: Shatoria B.

Wednesday, Sept 16th: Annie O.

Thursday, Sept 17th: Jeni B.

Friday, Sept 18th: Janel H.

Thank you to all those who have been signed up for lunch duty.

We need parents/grandparents who haven't completed their 6 volunteer days to sign-up for open dates.

Family & Staff Directory

To get to Family & Staff Directory go to FACTS Family Portal login > Menu > Directory

FACTS Family Portal

Biergarten

The countdown is on! Join us for the SJS Biergarten on Saturday, September 19th. Following 4 PM Mass, enjoy an evening of music, games, and a Meat Raffle, family activities, and so much more! We hope to see you there!

View the flyer or FACTS Calendar to learn more!

Firstfruits

Fall Kick-Off

Women of St. Joe’s mark your calendars! We are kicking off our second year of Firstfruits on Monday, September 14 from 6:30-8:00pm in the St Joseph Room of the Parish Center with our facilitator Jacque Kelnhofer.  

To register, please contact Nikki in the Parish Office

at 414-771-4626.

For questions contact Mary MacGillis at macmablum@yahoo.com or 414-378-8334

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

'PUNT, PASS, & KICK' COMPETITION

Join the Knights of Columbus - Council 3702, for their Punt, Pass & Kick competition on Sunday, September 20th. View the flyer for more details and sign-up link.

View Flyer Here!

Elmbrook Rotary Family Fun Feast

Join the Elmbrook community for the Family Fun Feast on September 13th from 11 AM - 7 PM. There will be a bounce house, food, drink carnival games, and more!

Learn more here!

Pancake Breakfast

You are invited to the Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, September 27th to support children served by the Holy Family Children's Home in Kenya.

View the flyer here!

Fall Into Fashion

Catholic Memorial invites families to its annual fashion show on November 8th featuring CMH seniors and their moms. View the flyer for more information & to register today.

View the flyer here!