May 23, 2019
School News
SUMMER READING INFORMATION

Please click the link below for information on the 2019 required summer reading lists. Please see the school website (home page) for grades 6, 7, and 8 projects.

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS

SJS summer office hours are limited. Office hours are 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Monday through Friday. Please call the school office 859- 578-2742 to check and make sure the office is open.
SUMMER TUTORING

The following teachers will be turtoring this summer. If you are in need of a summer tutor, please contact one of them as soon as possible.

Emily Elsbernd
Grades K-5
Tuesday & Thursday


Marisa Bezold
Grades K-3 - Reading
Grades K-2 - Math
Tuesday & Thursday


Laura Schneider
Grades 5-8 Math
Contact Mrs. Schneider for days and times.
P.T.O. REQUEST

PTO is looking for a Treasurer and President Elect for the 2019-2020 school year. Please see attached flyer and prayerfully reflect whether you'd like to give of your time to help support PTO.   

2019-2020 SCHOOL CALENDARS

Please click the links below to view or print the SJS school calendars for the
2019-2020 school year.




SUMMER VACATION BULLETIN CONTEST

Attend Mass while your away and bring home a church bulletin. 
Return the bulletin to the parish office with your names on them to Deacon Henry's attention and we will have some fun prizes when school starts back. 
Have a safe and blessed summer break! Deacon Henry 
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

SJS Café is looking for 2-3 part time people to work in the cafeteria for the next school year.
The position would be to help set up, serve, and cleanup for lunch and the hours would be from 10-1 Monday -Friday. If interested, please contact Amy Borchers at sjscrescentsprings@gmail .com
MATH SUMMER SOLUTIONS

Summer math workbooks went home with students on Monday. If you are new to SJS, (grades 1-8) you can pick up your copy in the school office.
GYM UNIFORM
SPIRIT SHOP

Be on the lookout for a gym uniform Spirit Shop that will be open sometime during the month of June.

Aspire Higher mmmmmmmmmm




SJS 4th graders enjoyed learning about our government on their field trip to Frankfort, Kentucky.
Parish News
CHRISTIAN OUTREACH
CORNER

May 25 th  8:15 – 12 pm
  Isaiah House
Outreach
at St. Elizabeth - Covington

Isaiah House partners with Master Provisions to provide produce, bread and drinks that are distributed at the outreach to people in need. Volunteers set-up/break-down tables, hand out groceries, carry groceries for guests, direct parking, etc. 
Children over 7 must be accompanied by an adult. 
Interested, please sign up  here  (so St. Joseph Parish can meet up)

St. Joseph Parish Day of Serving

Parishioners are invited to help clean, sort and organize items at Be Concerned. Volunteers are encouraged to attend the 9:30 A.M. Mass for a special blessing, then we will drive to Be Concerned. Please click the link below for more information.

ST. JOE'S FRIENDS IN FAITH BAR-BECUE

Please click the link below for information about the upcoming Friends In Faith Bar-Becue.

VACATION BIBLE CAMP

 Vacation Bible Camp is at maximum capacity. Those who registered by the deadline should have received a confirmation letter with details via the youngest child on Monday. Those on the waiting list should have been contacted by phone. Volunteers should receive instructions in the mail this week. 
Questions can be directed to Tina Klare at:


GIFT CARDS & COUPONS

We are excited to again be partnering with Marco’s Pizza, Oriental Wok and Skyline Chili for “SJS NIGHT”; this is a fundraiser that supports the projects of St. Joseph’s School. 
Please remember to order your gift certificates for Oriental Wok and Skyline from our Gift Card Program. Marco’s Pizza has a coupon on the bulletin – pick up your copy at Mass.


Community News
SERRA CLUB

“The Serra Club for Vocations, Northern Kentucky, is currently selling ticket vouchers to the Florence Freedom doubleheader on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. Honorary first pitchers for the June 5 games include Michelle Blevins, a Postulant with the Sisters of Notre Dame, Rev. Mark Keene, pastor of St. Agnes Parish, and Barry Henry, a Serra Club member who is scheduled to be Ordained to the Diaconate on May 4, 2019. Ticket vouchers are $10, and can be purchased through the Diocesan Stewardship Office or from individual Serra Club members. To purchase your tickets, please call Mike Murray at (859) 392-1500 or email Mike at  [email protected] . Thank you in advance for your support!”  

XAVIER UNIVERSITY INNOVATION CREATIVITY EXPLORATION

This is a fun and exciting math camp for middle school girls. Please click the link below for a flyer with more information.


2019 CROSS THE BRIDGE FOR LIFE!

Join us on Sunday, June 2 for a family friendly, peaceful walk across the Purple People Bridge! Festivities begin at 1:00pm, program begins at 2:00pm. There will be music by Easter Rising, FREE face painting, FREE t-shirts, food for purchase and displays from life affirming agencies from Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati area. The event is located in Newport, behind Newport on the Levee along the beautiful Ohio River. We hope to see you on June 2! Get updates and information on CTB website at  www.crossthebridgeforlife.org
and on facebook at


STU RIDDLE NKU
SOCCER CAMP

Thank you for your interest in the Stu Riddle NKU Soccer Camp at the Villa Hills Soccer Fields. As you know the camp will be held between 
8.30-11.30am  between the dates of  6/3-6/6 . To ensure your child has an excellent camp experience we are going to put a limit how many children we allow to sign up.
We currently have 8 spaces remaining - if you are still or you know anyone who is interested and is yet to sign up, please let them know the situation so they don't miss out! Registrations are still open at the following website: www.SRSoccerCamps.com

Please connect if you have any questions at this stage.


SJS NEWS FLASH

  • SJS REWARD PROGRAMS

Please support St. Joseph parish and school through the following programs. Click the link below to see a list of the SJS reward programs for 2018.  SJS Reward Programs

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UPCOMING DATES

Have a safe and relaxing summer!

Note: All future dates & times are posted on Sycamore) 
Cafeteria Volunteers
(see you in August)


Thank you to our graduating 8th graders for their class gift--a GAGA pit!
6th Graders taking a break on Olympic Day.
Our school STUCO president at the ribbon cutting ceremony
3rd Graders enjoyed Olympic Day !
Aspire Higher.