St. Joseph Consolidated School SJCS News Volume 8 Issue 20 February 5, 2015 925 South Second Street Hamilton, OH 45011 No School Reminder Phone: 513-863-8758 Fax: 513-863-5772 A reminder to SJCS families that there is no school on 2/13/15 E-mail: [email protected] due to a Teacher In Service and on Monday, 2/16/15 for President’s Web page: www.sjcshamilton.org Day PSAS Forms Financial Aid If families are filling out a PSAS (Private School Aid Service) Form the following applies: Everyone can fill out a PSAS form. If you are applying for financial assistance from St. Joseph, or St. Aloysius, you need to be active members. (This means attending mass and using your collection envelopes) in order to qualify. You can call the office or send Theresa an email at [email protected] today to request a form It is your responsibility to fill out the form and mail it to PSAS before March 15, 2015. There is a processing fee of $30 due with the application If you have filled out the form for another school (ie Badin or other high school) please inform Janet so she is aware that you have filled out the form and expects your results from PSAS. 2015-2016 School Registration Families received information regarding registration for the 2015-2016 school. Please be sure to read over everything carefully and return the completed form immediately to ensure proper registration for the next school year. This is the first step in securing your children’s place in classes for next year. Enrollment numbers help us to set our tuition costs for the next school year. You do not need to include the $50 registration fee until Enrollment Agreements are sent home in March. Important Dates to Remember 2/7/15– Father Daughter Dance/St. Joseph Parish Confirmation Retreat 2/12/15-All School Mass 8:00 a.m./Rite of Enrollment./SJCS Board of Education Meeting 2/13/15- No School Teacher In Service 2/15/15-Donut Sunday-St. Joseph Parish 2/16/15-No School President’s Day 2/18/15-All School Mass 8:00 a.m./Ash Wednesday 2/19/15-2/21/15– Market Day Pick up 2/26/15-All School Mass 8:00 a.m./Spotlight Breakfast Grade 3/2nd Grade Book sale/PTO meeting 7:00 p.m. 3/4/15 -Blue Jay Booster Meeting 3/5/15- All School Mass 8:00 a.m./Confirmation at St. Aloysius 3/6/15-Fine Arts Fair/end of 2nd Trimester 3/9/15-IOWA Testing Begins 3/12/15-All School Mass 8:00 a.m./Report Cards home/SJCS Board of Education Meeting 3/14/15-Mother son Bowling Event 3/19/15-All School Mass 8:00 a.m. 3/21/15-Market Day Pick up/St. Joseph Day Dinner 3/26/15-All School Mass 8:00 a.m./Spotlight Breakfast Grade 2/PTO Board meeting 7:00 p.m. 3/27/15-2015-16 Kindergarten Assessment FROM THE PRINCIPAL Speechless Well, what can I say, I was completely caught off guard by that incredible surprise last Friday. I had my head bowed in prayer, oblivious to my surroundings (I really need to pay better attention), and here comes the mayor… I am not one for long speeches, but that one left me completely speechless. I am extremely flattered and grateful for the recognition and all of the effort that went into making that surprise happen. Somehow it doesn’t seem right to be rewarded for doing something that you love to do, working with people you love to work with. The mayor said in giving me the recognition that there is such a positive buzz around town about St. Joe’s. That is great to hear. If I, as principal, have contributed in some small way to that positive buzz, I happily and proudly accept that recognition. But I know there is a whole community here that has played, and continues to play, a major role creating and maintaining that buzz. When we warmly welcome new families; when we greet one another with smiles and handshakes; when we go out of our way to make sure no one is excluded or left standing alone, ever; when we resolve our conflicts and differences with kindness, caring, and understanding; when we resist the temptation to gossip; we contribute to the positive buzz that says, “That St. Joe’s is a great community.” It is a great community, and I am delighted to be part of it. When January 30 rolls around again, let’s celebrate “community spirit day” and keep the buzz going. IOWA Testing Information During the weeks of March 9, March 16 and March 23 students in grades 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 will be taking the IOWA and Cognitive Tests. The results of these tests are very important for our school in several areas. Testing will take place Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 on Thursdays. There will be make up testing on Fridays. During this time we are asking parents to ensure students are getting plenty of rest at night and please, make sure students receive a good breakfast. Students should arrive to school on time, and we are asking parents to keep students home from school only if they have a fever or are vomiting. If you have any appointments scheduled during the school day in this time period, we are asking if parents can reschedule and attend appointments only if absolutely necessary. If it is definitely necessary for students to miss school, they will be required to make up all testing. Please contact the office with any questions regarding this information. Ash Wednesday Services On Wednesday 2/18/15 St. Joseph School will celebrate 8:00 a.m. Mass with Fr. Bill Dorrmann and the students will receive ashes. The students will not attend Mass on Thursday. Due to the switch in schedule we are flip flopping Wednesday for Thursday. So on Wednesday 2/18/15 we will follow a Thursday schedule so grade 5, 6, 7 & 8 will have Art and K, 1, 2 & 3 will have Library. On Thursday 2/19/15 we will follow the Wednesday schedule and all grades will have gym class. AR Point Club Green Eggs & Ham Advancement February 2015 The following students have advanced to a higher point club for their reading efforts during the month of January. Congrats to all! By Dr. Suess Kindergarten Olivia Tenore Fourth Grade Annie Middendorf Lainey Brossart Annie Zboril Caleb Jackson Mackenzie Meadows First Grade Annabelle Payne Preston Bartel Ryan Ray Brooklyn Frech Joey Slusser Eight Grade Sixth Grade Jake Biddinger Jenny Blackburn Logan Fitzwater Connor Kurtz Grace Meehan Cody Smith Second Grade Andrew Baker Asher Cook Garrett Dunaway Fifth Grade Bella Williams Marissa Collier Seventh Grade Caroline Middendorf Angela Hoskins Jillian Palomino Madison Meadows Kylie Spade Joe Meehan Third Grade Ashley Waggoner Rose Smith Mia Harding Zach Wagner Abby Wenzel Sam VonHagen Halle Klaiber Tyler Verdin Emily Burley Katlyn Clemons Katie Conrad Jordan Grabel Sydney Harrison Corey Hoskins Anthony Hunt Ben Kurtz Gretta Price Michael Dennison Mike Meehan Landyn Menke Todd Blackburn Joseph Roell Open House Yard Signs Please return any SJCS Open House yard signs to school or to church. We try to reuse these signs each year so any help gathering them back to school is appreciated. CSW Thanks!!!! Second Grade's raffle made over $500.00...thanks to everyone who supported the raffle. A big thanks to all the families that sent in items for CSW's outreach project. We were able to put together 9 boxes and given to St. Joseph's neighbors. They were so 2nd grade is once again holding their annual used book sale. thankful to receive them. It will be held Thursday, February 26 . We are in need of donations. Please send any of the following gently used items to the school office: DVD’s, computer software, books, and videos. 2 Grade Book Sale nd Ill Student Information If you child is ill and will not be attending school, please call the office to inform us of their absence by 9:00 a.m. You may leave a message for the office on the voice mail 513-863-8758 at any time day or night. We are required by the State of Ohio to confirm attendance each day. If they have a fever or other contagious symptoms please inform the office when you call in. Keep your sick child out of school at least 24 hours after there is no longer fever, without the use of a fever reducing medicine, or has other symptoms (hacking cough, headaches, upset stomach, major congestion/drainage). Please, if your child does not feel well enough to participate in class do not send them to school. 365 LOTTO WINNERS 365 Lotto winners for the week of 1/26/15 are: $40 winners Pam & Paul Macke, Guillermo Ortiz, Jake Harrison, Nancy Roether, Debra Bowles & Anne Pavely. $100 winner Joy Sherrick Lunch Menu Monday 2/9/15-Popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes w/gravy, triple chocolate muffins, applesauce and milk. Tuesday 2/10/15-Chicken & noodles, green beans, cornbread, peaches and milk. Wednesday 2/11/15-Lasagna roll ups w/spaghetti sauce, garlic roll, salad, pears and milk. Thursday 2/12/15-Cheese coneys, baked beans, fruit,Valentine Day cake and milk. Friday 2/13/15-No School Weekend Servers 5:15 p.m. Mass-Saturday 2-7-15-Joe Harding & Jake Waggoner 9:00 a.m. Mass– Sunday 2-8-15– Connaughton Family 11:30 a.m. Mass– Sunday 2-8-15-Luke Enderle & Peyton Turner