April 3, 2009
St. Joseph School . . . A great place to grow

Don’t Forget! Tonight is The Parent Club Fish Fry!!!
The 2^nd Fish Fry has arrived! It is not too late to bring up your cabbage, desserts, etc. We can use all the foodstuffs you can spare. If you have not already done so; please tell a friend about the wonderful fish dinner we put on here in Josephville. Thank you in advance for all that you do for your child(ren)’s school. Times are from 4:30-7:30 pm tonight! We hope to see you there.

Stations of The Cross
The Stations of the Cross will be led by Deacon Harrison every Friday of Lent at 2:30.

Come and join us for a prayerful and reflective Lenten experience.

Easter Egg Hunt
The annual St. Joseph Easter Egg Hunt is tomorrow, Saturday, April 4^th (rain-or- shine). The hunt begins at 9:00 am and goes till the last egg has been found. Bring all the kids out for this memorable tradition!

Knights of the Altar: Date Change
The date of the next Knights of the Altar meeting has changed because the original date fell on Holy Thursday. All servers and their families are invited to gather on Saturday evening, April 4^th for dinner. The Knights will receive the privilege of leading the Parish Bonfire Rosary and will assist with the marshmallow roast afterwards.

Cardinal Dress Down Day
Opening Day is upon us. Wake up Cardinal Nation!!! Student Council is sponsoring a Cardinal Spirit Day on Monday, April 6th in honor of the “Boys of Summer”. The cost to dress down is .50 cents. All proceeds will go to Our Ladies Inn/Birthright. No shorts or hats please.

Construction News
The U shaped driveway in front of school will be closing permanently starting Wednesday, April 8^th. Please drop your children off in the a.m. at the parking lot school entrance.

Easter Break
Easter Break is just around the corner. There will be NO SCHOOL from April 9^th-17^th. School resumes on April 20^th.

Young Rembrandt’s Returns
Students grades K-5 will be happy to know that Young Rembrandt’s will once again be offering supplemental Art instruction on Tuesdays from April 21^st – May 12. This session will focus on the art of “cartooning”. If you misplaced the flyer sent home a few weeks ago, please contact the school office.

Spring Portraits
Spring portraits are scheduled for Thursday, April 23^rd. Lifetouch photographers will begin taking photos after the 8:00 am Mass. Students may dress UP on this day. Please, no shorts.

***Kindergarten & Pre-K Registration
In order to effectively plan for next year we would like to have our Kindergarten and Pre-K class numbers set as soon as possible. If you or someone you know is planning to send a child to our Early Childhood program next year, please call the school office for a registration packet. Thank you for your continued interest in St. Joseph School.

Parent Club Meeting
The spring Parent Club Meeting is on Wednesday, April 29^th starting at 7:00 pm. We hope to see you there!

Field Day
Please don’t forget, the date for Field Day has been changed to Friday, May 1^st. More information will be forthcoming as this event draws near.

First Communion
Attention 2^nd grade parents. First Communion for your child will be on Saturday, May 2^nd at 11:00 am. The Lifetouch photographer will begin taking pictures at 9:30 am. Please remember to get there early so you can get a good seat and get those Photos taken.

May Crowning/8^th Grade Graduation Group Photograph
May Crowning will be on Monday, May 4^th at approximately 8:35 am. Lifetouch will be here to take candid photos of May Crowning and the 8^th grade graduation group photograph.

2^nd graders are asked to wear their 1^st Communion outfit. 8^th grades are asked to dress up.

May Faculty Meeting
The May Faculty Meeting has been moved to Friday, May 8^th to accommodate Field Day. This is a 1:00 pm dismissal day.

Golf Tournament
The 11th Annual Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, June 13. This is a large fundraiser for our school. Each family is asked to please send in a gift that can be given out as an attendance prize. If you choose to send in cash, we would be happy to make the purchase. Thank you. ~ The Golf Committee

Basketball Uniforms
Please turn in your basketball uniforms to your coach. If you have any old uniforms, please return them to school. Thank you. ----Lisa Bampton

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (BAYOU SWAMP STYLE) 
Hey, kids, it’s that time of year again…..  Time to start thinking about Vacation Bible School !!!!   The 2009 program is called “Crocodile Dock – Where Fearless Kids Shine God’s Light”.  It is going to be sooooo much fun!!!!  Please make sure to talk to your parents about going to VBS.  Attached are Registration Forms and more info.  Please contact Pam Riggleman @639-6093, if you have any questions. 

God bless you and your families,

Dwight Elmore

St. Joseph School . . . A great place to grow
March 27, 2009

3^rd Quarter Grades
It is hard to believe that we are already 1 week into the 4^th quarter. All 3^rd quarter grades have been posted on FastDirect. Please let the office know if you are experiencing any difficulty viewing your child(ren)s grades. A paper copy has been sent home to any families still unsubscribed to FastDirect. We will have the 3^rd quarter Honors Ceremony at 10:30 am on Friday, April 3^rd.

Stations of The Cross
The Stations of the Cross will be led by Deacon Harrison every Friday of Lent at 2:30. Come and join us for a prayerful and reflective Lenten experience.

Lenten Food Drive
During Lent, grades 7-8 have been conducting a food drive to support the St. Vincent De Paul Society. Keep bringing those cans in!

Invention Convention
Congratulations to all participants of this year’s expo! We are excited to announce the winners of the inaugural St. Joseph School Invention Convention!

• Best in show: (grade 5) Kelly Heppermann, Amanda Orf and Michael Reynolds
• Best in show: (grades 6-8) Gabri Mennemeier, Bob Romine, Megan Rothermich and Austin Sanders

Great job kiddos! We are very proud of all of you. Come on down to the St. Joseph School Cafeteria over the weekend and take a look at the grades 5-8 Science projects. This display will be up until Monday, March 30^th

Anti-Bullying Program
Saundra Barker from Catholic Family Services will return to St. Joseph School to give follow-up presentations for our school wide anti-bullying effort. She will visit grades Pre-K – 4 on March 30^th in a continuing effort to teach our children appropriate conflict resolution techniques.

Out of the Building
I will be out of the building on Monday, March 30^th. Ms. Lassiter will be in the office to take care of any needs that may arise.

STUCO Meeting
Student Council will meet Wednesday, April 1^st after school starting at 3:15 pm.

Faculty Meeting/Early Dismissal
Friday, April 3^rd is Faculty Meeting Day with a 1:00 pm dismissal.

2^nd Lenten Fish Fry
Mark your calendars folks! The Parent Club will be having an encore performance of their very successful Fish Fry on Friday, April 3^rd from 4:30-7:30. In order to ensure that we have enough food, we are counting on every family to provide a dessert and cabbage/potatoes by Friday, April 3^rd. Come out and see for yourself why our Fish Fries are so well known in these parts!

Easter Egg Hunt
The annual St. Joseph Easter Egg Hunt will be on Saturday, April 4^th (rain-or- shine). The hunt begins at 9:00 am and goes till the last egg has been found. Bring all the kids out for this memorable tradition!

Knights of the Altar: Date Change
The date of the next Knights of the Altar meeting has changed because the original date fell on Holy Saturday. All servers and their families are invited to gather on Saturday evening, April 4^th for dinner. The Knights will receive the privilege of leading the Parish Bonfire Rosary and will assist with the marshmallow roast afterwards.

Easter Break
Easter Break is just around the corner. There will be NO SCHOOL from April 9^th-17^th. School resumes on April 20^th.

Young Rembrandt’s Returns
Students grades K-5 will be happy to know that Young Rembrandt’s will once again be offering supplemental Art instruction on Tuesdays from April 21^st – May 12. This session will focus on the art of “cartooning”. A flyer was sent home last Friday.

Altar Server Training
Fr. Huber will be training new servers after Easter. Many have inquired as to when this will occur. More information will come forth as it draws near.

Pre-K Registration
In order to effectively plan for next year we would like to have our Pre-K class numbers set as soon as possible. If you or someone you know is planning to send a child to our Pre-K program next year please call the school office for a registration packet. Thank you for your continued interest in St. Joseph School.

God bless you and your families,

Dwight Elmore

St. Joseph School . . . A great place to grow
March 20, 2009

Happy Spring
We are wishing everyone a great start to Spring! The days are longer, the weather is getting warmer, our construction project is back in full swing and we have a nice long Easter Break just around the corner. Things are looking up at St. Joseph’s. What a change from almost two weeks ago. It was impressive to see how quickly the construction guys were able to clean up the mess we experienced on March 8^th.

Pre-K Registration
We are currently accepting registration for new Pre-K and kindergarten children aged 3-5. Please call the school office for more information and to schedule an appointment. You will need a copy of your child's birth certificate when you register.

Jump-A-Thon Update
Congratulations to our awesome students! We were able to raise over $1,500.00 for the American Heart Association. A big THANKS to all of the parent volunteers. Your help was greatly appreciated. Our top money raiser was Lexi Talbot (Pre-K). Lexi and Karen Lewis (grade 5) will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a trip to Walt Disney World. Way to go, we are proud of you!

Stations of The Cross
The Stations of the Cross will be led by Deacon Harrison every Friday of Lent at 2:30. Come and join us for a prayerful and reflective Lenten experience.

Lenten Food Drive
During Lent, grades 7-8 have been conducting a food drive to support the St. Vincent De Paul Society. Brother Andrew was able to drop off over 120 cans last weekend. Great job kiddos and keep bringing those cans in!

End of the 3^rd Quarter
The 3^rd quarter ends today, March 20^th. Grades will be posted on FastDirect on March 27^th.

Invention Convention
Grades 5-8 will participate in an “Invention Convention” on Wednesday, March 25^th to showcase their skills in Science. The expo begins at 7:00 pm and all are invited. Hope to see you there!

Out of the Building
I will be out of the building on Monday, March 30^th. Ms. Lassiter will be in the office to take care of any needs that may arise.

Anti-Bullying Program
Saundra Barker from Catholic Family Services will return to St. Joseph School to give follow-up presentations for our school wide anti-bullying effort. She will visit grades 5-8 on March 25^th and grades Pre-K – 4 on March 30^th in a continuing effort to teach our children appropriate conflict resolution techniques.

Easter Egg Hunt
The annual St. Joseph Easter Egg Hunt will be on Saturday, April 4^th (rain-or- shine). The hunt begins at 9:00 am and goes till the last egg has been found. Bring all the kids out for this memorable tradition!

Faculty Meeting/Early Dismissal
Friday, April 3^rd is Faculty Meeting Day with a 1:00 pm dismissal.

2^nd Lenten Fish Fry
Mark your calendars folks! The Parent Club will be having an encore performance of their very successful Fish Fry on Friday, April 3^rd from 4:30-7:30. In order to ensure that we have enough food, we are counting on every family to provide cabbage/potatoes by Thursday, April 2nd and dessert by Friday, April 3^rd. Come out and see for yourself why our Fish Fries are so well known in these parts!

Easter Break
Easter Break is just around the corner. There will be NO SCHOOL from April 9^th-17^th. School resumes on April 20^th.

Young Rembrandt’s Returns
Students in grades K-5 will be happy to know that Young Rembrandt’s will once again be offering supplemental Art instruction on Tuesdays from April 21^st – May 12. This session will focus on the art of “cartooning”. A flyer will be coming home soon.

"Spring" Into Trivia
Holy Rosary School in Warrenton invites our parish families to attend their adult Trivia night on Saturday, April 18th at 7:00 p.m. in the activity center. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Cost is $100.00 per table (8-10 players). For more information contact the Holy Rosary School office at 636-456-3698, ext. 230.

Altar Server Training
Fr. Huber will be training new servers after Easter. Many have inquired as to when this will occur. More information will come forth as it draws near.

God bless you and your families,

Dwight Elmore

St. Joseph School . . . A great place to grow
March 13, 2009

The Re-build Begins
It’s true that the winds of change in Josephville were already in motion, but seriously… As you all probably know, our construction was dealt a significant blow during recent high winds. We are very blessed in knowing that the men building the school are all safe. I see they are now back out working hard to clean up the mess and getting ready to rebuild what was taken away. As far as a timeline for opening the new school, we don’t believe this will have a major effect on when we plan on starting school next year.

Pre-K Registration
We are currently accepting registration for new Pre-K children ages 3 and 4. Please call the school office for more information.

Registration Fees
The 2009-2010 registration fee of $100.00 per child is due on March 15th. All other fees are due by May 15th. If you have any questions please call Trish at (636)332-6676.

Stations of The Cross
The Stations of the Cross will be led by Deacon Harrison every Friday of Lent at 2:30. Come and join us for a prayerful and reflective Lenten experience.

Lenten Food Drive
During Lent, grades 7-8 are conducting a food drive to support the St. Vincent de Paul Society. All students are encouraged to bring in one canned good per week.

Third Grade Coalition
Third grade parents are asked to attend a Third Grade Elementary Presentation during the month of March. These meetings are required by the Archdiocese of St. Louis. There will be a meeting at Immaculate Conception in Dardenne on March 19. Please RSVP to school indicating which session you plan on attending.

Feast Of St. Joseph
March 19^th is the Feast of St. Joseph. We would like to invite all school families to send in any small statues/icons of St. Joseph by March 17^th so that we can begin preparing the St. Joseph’s Altar. Deacon Fielding Harrison will bless the altar after Mass on March 19^th.

End of the 3^rd Quarter
The 3^rd quarter ends on March 20^th. Grades will be posted on FastDirect on March 27^th.

Invention Convention
Grades 5-8 will participate in an “Invention Convention” on Wednesday, March 25^th to showcase their skills in Science. A note from Brother Andrew to the parents was sent home sometime ago.

Anti-Bullying Program
Saundra Barker from Catholic Family Services will return to St. Joseph School to give follow-up presentations for our school wide anti-bullying effort. She will visit grades 5-8 on March 25^th and grades Pre-K – 4 on March 30^th in an effort to teach our children appropriate conflict resolution techniques.

Easter Egg Hunt
The annual St. Joseph Easter Egg Hunt will be on Saturday, April 4^th (rain-or- shine). The hunt begins at 9:00 am till the last egg has been found. Bring all the kids out for this memorable tradition!

Easter Break
Easter Break begins on April 9th (Holy Thursday) and ends on April 19th. No School from April 9th-19th. School resumes on April 20th.

2^nd Lenten Fish Fry
Mark your calendars folks! The Parent Club will be having an encore performance of their very successful Fish Fry on Friday, April 3^rd from 4:30-7:30. In order to ensure that we have enough food we are counting on every family to provide cabbage/potatoes by Thursday, April 2nd and dessert by Friday, April 3rd. Come out and see for yourself why our Fish Fries are so well known in these parts!

Altar Server Training
Fr. Huber will be training new servers after Easter. Many have inquired as to when this will occur. More information will come forth as it draws near.

God bless you and your families,

Dwight Elmore

St. Joseph School . . . A great place to grow
March 6, 2009

Spring Is In The Air
Spring is just around the corner. The weather is becoming milder and I have noticed the daffodils are beginning to bloom! With the milder temperatures can come severe weather. With this in mind, our school conducted its first Tornado Drill on February 20^th. We will conduct a follow up drill in early March. Information from The Department of Health and Senior Services will be sent home regarding emergency preparedness. The days are about to become longer with the beginning of Daylight Savings Time. Please don’t forget to turn your clocks ahead 1 hour on the evening of March 7^th.

Stations of The Cross
The Stations of the Cross will be led by Deacon Harrison every Friday of Lent at 2:30. Come and join us for a prayerful and reflective Lenten experience.

4H Club Bingo!!!
The 4H Club will sponsor a Bingo on Sunday, March 8^th in the School Cafeteria. Bingo cards are just $1.00 each. Snacks and refreshments will be available. Come on out for a good time while supporting a great cause!

Josephville Athletic Association Fundraiser
From March 8^th-12^th St. Joe’s Athletic Association is holding a fundraiser sponsored by Pizza Pro Wentzville. A flyer/coupon accompanying this letter can be used when purchasing the pizza, buffet or carry out. Our Athletic Association will get 15% of the net sales generated by this promotion.

Lenten Food Drive
During Lent, grades 7-8 are conducting a food drive to support the St. Vincent de Paul Society. All students are encouraged to bring in one canned good per week.

Third Grade Coalition
Third grade parents are asked to attend a Third Grade Elementary Presentation during the month of March. These meetings are required by the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Some possible convenient locations include St. Paul (March 10) and Immaculate Conception in Dardenne (March 19). Please RSVP to school indicating which session you plan on attending.

Safe Touch Program
The Archdiocesan mandated Safe Touch program will be offered on March 10^th, 2009. Have you turned in your Safe Touch permission form? Mrs. Romine will provide age appropriate information to children grades K-8 which teach concepts of safe touch vs. inappropriate touch. A letter explaining the program was sent home several weeks ago.

First Communion Meeting
Attention all 2^nd grade parents! Mark your calendars. There is a First Communion Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 11^th at 6pm.

Feast Of St. Joseph
March 19^th is the Feast of St. Joseph. We would like to invite all school families to send in any small statues/icons of St. Joseph by March 17^th so that we can begin preparing the St. Joseph’s Altar. Deacon Fielding Harrison will bless the altar after Mass on March 19^th.

End of the 3^rd Quarter
The 3^rd quarter ends on March 20^th. Grades will be posted on FastDirect on March 27^th.

Invention Convention
Grades 5-8 will participate in an “Invention Convention” on Wednesday, March 25^th to showcase their skills in Science. A note from Brother Andrew to the parents was sent home a few weeks ago.

Anti-Bullying Program
Saundra Barker from Catholic Family Services will return to St. Joseph School to give follow-up presentations for our school wide anti-bullying effort. She will visit grades 5-8 on March 25^th and grades Pre-K – 4 on March 30^th in an effort to teach our children appropriate conflict resolution techniques.

2^nd Lenten Fish Fry
Mark your calendars folks! The Parent Club will be having an encore performance of their very successful Fish Fry on Friday, April 3^rd from 4:30-7:30. In order to ensure that we have enough food we are counting on every family to provide a dessert and cabbage/potatoes by Friday, April 3^rd. Come out and see for yourself why our Fish Fries are so well known in these parts!

Altar Server Training
Fr. Huber will be training new servers after Easter. Many have inquired as to when this will occur. More information will come forth as it draws near.

God bless you and your families,

Dwight Elmore