THE SHINING KNIGHT NEWSLETTER
Volume 16, Issue 10
October 28, 2008
St. Joseph Catholic School
506 E. Marvin Ave., Waxahachie, TX 75165
Phone: 972-937-0956 FAX: 972-937-1742
E-Mail: stjswaxrtr@sbcglobal.net
School Website: http://www.stjswaxtx.org
Dear Parents,
The great event of Halloween is almost upon us. We will celebrate the event this Thursday. As far as costumes go, please do not send any real scary, bloody, offensive costumes to school. We want to be considerate of all ages in the school. If there are any doubts, call, or have your darling ask me about a costume.
The PreK darlings will have their parade at 10:30 on Thursday morning. They are so-o-o-o excited!! K - 8 will have their parade at 2:00 p.m. The students BRING their costumes, and change before the parade. Parents are more than welcome to come before the parade and help with the changing.
It would be nice if you could send a bag of candy with your darling for the parade.
Parent/Teacher conferences begin this Thursday evening. You should have received your scheduled time for your conference last week. Please call if it needs to be changed. PLEASE BE ON TIME FOR YOUR CONFERENCE TO PREVENT EVERYONE ELSE FROM BEING LATE.
Have a great week. Remember to pray as a family.
Ms. Volker
CiCi Pizza Night TONIGHT!
You don't have to cook tonight! Back by popular demand! SJS CiCi Pizza Night is scheduled for the last Tuesday of each month. If your family eats in or orders take-out, 10% of the cost will go to SJS. Plan to meet with other school families for a night out. It is important to mention that you are from SJS when paying for your meals. Each month, CiCi's will write a check to our school. If you have any questions, call Maribeth May at 972-937-7557.
Safe Environment Training
There will be Safe Environment training on Sunday, November 2, 2008, at Epiphany Mission in Italy. New Training begins at 10:30 a.m. If you need a photo ID, they will be done after training, around 11:30 or 12:00, and you must be current on your training to have your picture made for your ID. If you plan to attend, please contact the school office by Thursday, October 30th for more needed details and a packet.
Project Gabriel Baby Drive
Please send in your items for the baby drive that runs through Wednesday, October 29th. The Project Gabriel program also accepts "gently used" items. Please have your children drop off their items in the baskets outside their classrooms.
Halloween Parties - Kindergarten - 8th Grade
We will celebrate Halloween on Thursday, October 30th, as we have no school on the 31st. The room coordinators have been notified that the students may have a special dessert at lunchtime, dress in their costumes at 2:15 p.m., and trick-or-treat through the school and parish office. If parents want to send "goodies bags", they will be distributed at the close of the day. If anything is needed, your room coordinators will notify you. All parents are welcome to join us for trick-or-treating. If you have any questions, please call Maribeth May at 972-937-7557.
Peace Memorial Concert
Sat., Nov. 8th, 7:30 p.m., in the church --
This year, our November concert will feature a chamber orchestra assembled from the DFW area and guest conductor, Martin Bittick, from Jackson, Miss., the founder and retired conductor of the Mississippi Chorus. I am very excited for this opportunity for our choirs. I know our school choir will sing beautifully!
Rehearsals outside of regular Tuesday afternoons:
Monday, Nov. 3 - 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.. Music Room (PIZZA for dinner!)
Wed., Nov. 5 - 6 to 7:00 p.m., Music Room
Thurs., Nov. 6 - 6 to 7:00 p.m., Music Room
Sat., Nov. 8 - 3:00 to 5:30 p.m., Church - our ONLY REHEARSAL WITH THE ORCHESTRA. We will try to do the children's parts first so they can leave early. The children should be back at the church that evening by 7:00 p.m. in the Music Room.
Concert Dress: White shirts/blouses, black pants/skirts,
black socks/tights and shoes
Let me know if you have any questions.
Ms. Tallett, sjpmusicministry@sbcglobal.net, 972-937-0956
Seeds of Hope Dinner
Tuesday, November 11 - 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. - Waxahachie Civic Center
The dinner features entertainment by the St. Joseph School Choir and soloist, Kristin Tallett. The Master of Ceremonies will be Judge Chad Adams. The Keynote Speaker for the event will be U.S. Representative, Joe Barton. To reserve a place, call Mary Beth Felty at 972-938-3463. It’s free, but donations are appreciated!
Happy Birthday This Week to …
Katelyn E. October 29
Daniel N. November 1
Madeleine P. November 1
Molly and Katie Rose -
Words of Wisdom
Enjoy the little things,
for one day you may look back
and realize they were the big things.
-Robert Brault
The mission of St. Joseph Catholic School
is to promote the love of God and all creation
through a strong academic and safe environment
where Catholic faith and values permeate the day.