THE SHINING KNIGHT NEWSLETTER
Volume 15, Issue 17
January 8, 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,
On behalf of the school families and staff, I want to congratulate the McLeod family for their new addition on New Year's Eve. Her name is Stephanie. Mrs. Lambert also became a grandma on Dec. 26, 2007. Her son, Brian, and Chelsea have a little boy named Austin James.
All PreK-4 parents are needed for a very important meeting this Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the classroom. The meeting deals with the Phonics program that is taught throughout the school. Because it starts in PreK-4, it is imperative the you be there in order to correctly follow up with the program at home. This is a MANDATORY MEETING FOR PreK-4 PARENTS. Any new parents in the primary grades are welcome to attend, since this deals with learning to read.
If you attended Mass here this past weekend, you probably heard how serious Father is about the Safe Environment Program in our parish. Obviously, this includes the school. I thank all who have participated and finished the program for now. Surprisingly, we have several parents who have not started or finished the program. Anyone who is at the school in ANY capacity absolutely needs to do this. We have to clear everyone - all parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc. IF YOU RECEIVED A RED FLYER (TRAINING TIMES) IN THIS NEWSLETTER WITH YOUR NAME ON IT, YOU NEED TO ATTEND ONE OF THE SESSIONS. We are down to the wire on this.
Hopefully, you have received your SAT results from your darling (grades 1 - 8). Some have asked how the school compares to other schools. The diocese does not rank nor compare scores of one school to another. I have never been in a Catholic school where there is a comparison or ranking, nor do I wish to be. That's one of the blessings of being in a Catholic school.
I am very proud of our scores, because the teachers and staff work very hard to teach the students all they can, and then some. Our curriculum is strong and challenging. Again, if you have any questions about your darling's scores, don't hesitate to call.
HELP!! We are in great need of help on Pizza Fridays. Please see the article below. It doesn't take long, and it goes quickly.
Catholic Schools Week begins on Sunday, January 27th - please mark your calendars. We will have an all-school Mass at 10:30 on Sunday. More information will be coming about the Mass and activities for the week. We try to make it a very special week for the students.
Ms. Volker
WINTER OPEN HOUSE at BISHOP DUNNE
Bishop Dunne Catholic School will be hosting their Winter Open House
program on Thursday evening, January 17th, from 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Bishop Dunne is an exemplary-rated college prep school offering daily bus transportation throughout the metroplex. All interested families are encouraged to come out and see how Bishop Dunne's academic program helps us prepare and send 100% of our students to college. Scholarships and Financial Aid are available. Please feel free to visit www.bdhs.org, or call Richard Mullin at 214-339-6561 to learn more.
Bluebonnet Books
The 2008 election for the Texas Bluebonnet Awards is close at hand. We will be having early balloting Jan. 21 - 25, 2008. The poll will close on Monday, Jan. 28th, so we can tally our ballots, and submit the totals to the Texas Library Association. Please keep reading. The twenty titles for the 2009 election have been selected. My Christmas wish list included these books, and the library now has five of these titles. I will be asking for the remaining titles using the Catholic Schools Week Giving Tree. – Mrs. Tidwell
Pizza Help Needed!
Help is needed Fridays to serve pizza to the kids from 11:15 to 12:00 noon. We really need a few parents to volunteer for this, AND this goes to your nandatory volunteer hours. Please contact Danielle Martinez at 972-921-4656.
Catholic Schools Week
Mark your calendars for the Annual Catholic Schools Week that begins on Sunday, January 27, 2008. Many festivities are being planned for our students. Please check next week's newsletter for a complete schedule.
College Career Day, 2008
Thank you to the parents that responded for our Career Day. There is still time to sign up. The Career Day is scheduled for Wednesday, January 30th, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the school library. If interested, please call Maribeth May at 972-937-7557, or e-mail maribethmay@hotmail.com.
Grant Committee Meeting
The Grant Committee will meet this Thursday, January 10, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.
Need Some Extra Grace?
Sign up for a two-week period to take home the Pilgrim Virgin Mary statue. It is wonderful for your daily family prayers, rosaries and devotionals. At the end of the two weeks, bring it back for another family to enjoy. Call Mary Doskocil at 972-435-3043 to schedule your time.
Happy Birthday this week to …
Major M. January 11
Colt F. January 14
Jake F. January 14
Sean J. January 14
Molly and Katie Rose
Words of Wisdom
I t takes as much energy to wish
As it does to plan.
- Eleanor Roosevelt
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.