Weekly Newsletter February 26, 2017 From the Principal s Desk Ash Wednesday begins March 1 st Join us for 8:00 am Mass Lent is a wonderful time for families to share and focus on deepening their relationship with Jesus as well as sharing their faith with those around them. Our lives are busy, but don t forget to take time to help your child prepare for this beautiful season rooted in prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Check the end of our newsletter for a Lenten calendar, information on Holy Heroes Lenten Adventure, 10 Ideas for Lent, and Ash Wednesday. Make this a special time for your family as we prepare for Easter! Rice Bowl App As part of our Lenten tradition, St. Joseph Catholic School supports the Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl program. Each family receives a Rice Bowl that may be used to remember those who are less fortunate. For more information, please visit the CRS website. Cardinal Timothy Dolan has prepared a wonderful video defining What is Lent? http://www.crsricebowl.org/about/how-to-practice-lent You can also download the Rice Bowl App for daily reflections and a new way to look at Lent. http://www.crsricebowl.org/about/app
Manatee County Science Fair Winners Last week our students did very well during the awards ceremony for the Manatee County Science Fair. Olivia Zeppi received a 1st place for Behavioral & Social Sciences. Colin Heina received a 3rd place for Animal Sciences. Arianna Longo received a 3rd place for Behavioral & Social Sciences. Alina Chacko received a 3rd place for Biomedical & Health Sciences. Carson Winters received a 3rd place for Chemistry. Coral Bell received a 3rd place for Plant Sciences. It was Olivia Zeppi s night to shine, as she also received a Broadcom Masters Award and was chosen to represent Manatee County at the State Science Fair! Congratulations to these students and to Mrs. Kowalski who guided them through their projects this year! 30% of our 7 th grade class received awards at the Regional Science Fair!
Science in Kindergarten Our Kindergarten students learned to state a hypothesis, conduct their process-observations, and record and share their conclusions! Learning about dental health was certainly fun!
VPK Shared If President I Would Safety Patrol Offers Outstanding Service Each Day K of C Regional Free Throw Contest Congratulations to Veronica McMahon, who received second place for her age division, and to Lane Kolbe who received first place, in the regional Knights of Columbus free throw contest. Lane Kolbe will advance to the State Competition!
Mark Your Calendar for Special Events March 6 16 ITBS Testing (Grades 2 8) March 13 9:00 am Mass with Bishop March 18 Hawaiian Polynesian Luau 5:00 8:00 pm - Parish Center March 19 Paul Todd Concert 6:30 pm Parish Center March 25 Latino Fest 5:00 pm Parish Center April 1 5K Run/Walk at Coquina Beach 8:00 am April 28 Spaghetti Dinner A Night in Venice 6:00 pm May 6 Father-Daughter Dance (Save your Easter dress!) TBD Mother-Son Event Monday: Nothing SPORTS ACTIVITIES Tuesday: Away game vs. Sky Venice Boys & Girls. There will be a bus there and back. The bus will need to leave by 2:20. (All team members meet by the office) Wednesday: 3:00 5:00 pm Boys soccer practice (if they made playoffs) Thursday: Boys quarter final game (if they made playoffs) Friday: Nothing SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Monday 3:00 PM GUITAR CANCELED 3:00 PM Violin Class 3:15 PM Junior Legion of Mary 3:15 PM Garden Club Tuesday 3:00 3:45 PM Choir Grades K 8 3:15 PM Grade 7 Math Help Mrs. Owens Wednesday 8:00 AM Schoo l Mass Ash Wednesday 3:00 PM GUITAR CANCELED Thursday 3:00 PM Willy Wonka Practice 3:00 4:00 PM GUITAR CANCELED 3:00 PM Grade 8 Math Help Mrs. Owens Friday SPIRIT DAY PIZZA LUNCH 3:00 5:00 PM Odyssey of the Mind (State Teams Only) Hot Lunch
Spring Pictures March 2, 2017 Dress Up Day Students do not have to wear uniforms, but do need to follow out of uniform dress code. The dress code can be found in the school handbook which is on the school website at www.sjsfl.org. Tips for School Picture Day 1. Help your child pick out clothes and colors that look good on them. After all, your child is the star of the photo not their shirt, so avoid slogans, logos, and big patterns. Make sure to check your flyer to see sample poses for your Picture Day. Some poses may show pants or skirts, so plan the complete outfit. 2. Glasses are okay! Lifetouch photographers know all the tricks to reduce glare. 3. Any hairstyle works for Picture Day. Schedule haircuts a few weeks ahead of time to allow hair to grow back a little, or you can go for a fresh-cut look. 4. Keep kids relaxed and ready to be themselves. Smiles can look fake if they re practiced ahead of time. Remember, smiles are like french fries they re better when they re fresh. 5. Don t worry about perfect! That hair that always sticks up or a missing tooth shows your child just as they are right now and you ll enjoy looking back on that for years to come. On Picture Day, teachers and volunteers will help straighten collars and check posture.
Hawaiian Polynesian Luau presented by the Beautiful Sei of Polynesia Featuring some special guests Come and taste the delicious cuisine of Polynesia, and let the Beautiful Sei of Polynesia take you on a tour to the South Pacific Islands! Date: March 18, 2017 5 8 pm Location: St. Joseph Catholic Church Parish Center 3000 26th Street West, Bradenton, FL Sponsored by the St. Joseph s Knights of Columbus Council 5604 Profits will go to St. Joseph s 8th Grade Sea Camp Marine Study Program Presale tickets: Adults: $20 Kids 8-14: $8 Tickets at the door: $25 for adults For tickets please contact James Vanderhorst (941)-243-6995 Tickets in Church & School offices www.beautifulseiofpolynesia.com
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