At St. Joseph School we pray together, play together and we work together to create a special school. Your child's education, from pre-school thru 8th grade, is priority number one at St. Joseph! In the hallways of St. Joseph School you will hear the excitement of children learning, you will witness the spiritual moments of prayer and you will feel the family atmosphere that permeates our school. We nurture the Mind, Body and Spirit of all our students! We possess a staff that cultivates the talent in your child, a staff that inspires your child to dream, and a staff that will prepare your child for the adventures of high school and life!
News & Announcements
Preschool Registration & Open House Dec. 7th: SJS Preschool is currently enrolling 3 year old and 4 year old preschool students to start January 3, 2011. Half day and full day openings available. Stop by the school, meet the teachers and staff, and tour the new facilities.
School Year Theme: "Go Light Your World!" A new banner will be a reminder to us and a fun way to track the different ways we light our world this year. Candles are added for the service and kindness shown to others.
Pennies From Heaven: Advent begins on Sunday, November 28th. Advent marks the beginning of the SJS Pennies from Heaven service project. Donations will be collected throughout the weeks during Advent to benefit our sister parish, St. Francis Xavier Church in Akil Samedi, Haiti. Donations are used to support their school, provide lunches suppliesfor students, emergency medical transportation for the area, and many other services. Donations will be collected throughout the weeks of Advent. Donations may be sent to St. Joseph School or St. Joseph Parish office. Every penny counts to help the people who live in this poverty striken area.
Christmas "Variety Show": Students in grades kindergarten through 5th grade will perform in the annual Christmas production on Thursday, December 17, at 7:00 p.m.
Upcoming School Liturgy Schedule:
Tuesday, 11/23/2010 at 9:30 a.m.,Grandparents Day Liturgy
Tuesday, 12/08/2010 at 930 a.m., Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Thursday,01/14/2010 at 11:00 a.m., 4th Grade Liturgy & Lunch
Parents, grandparents, family and special friends are invited to the class liturgies. Please plan to attend this special ligurgy with your child, followed by lunch in the cafeteria.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of St. Joseph School, as an integral part of St. Joseph Parish, is to provide an environment of academic excellence for all students based on Catholic values and traditions. St. Joseph School is committed to help the students develop the spiritual, intellectual, physical and emotional skills needed to become responsible citizens and lifelong learners.
