THE SHINING KNIGHT NEWSLETTER
Volume 15, Issue 21
February 5, 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,
I want to bring you up to date concerning the diocesan spelling bee. Brian B. was the winner of our school spelling bee, but became sick the day of the diocesan bee. The runner-up, Brittney F., represented our school, and did the best yet. Brittney went down on the 16th round out of 33 rounds. We are very proud of her, and thank her for her great effort.
Starting Tuesday of next week we will conduct the yearly eyes and hearing tests for the students. Notices will be sent home with those students who might need further testing.
Since tomorrow is Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent, the students will go to the 8:00 Mass. Each Friday during Lent we will have the Stations of the Cross at 2:15 in church. With Lent starting, this could be a very special time for more emphasis on family prayer.
Registration packets for next year are coming home today. It's hard to believe we are planning for next year already. This year is going so quickly. If you have any questions about it, please feel free to call.
Ms. Volker
Balloon-o-Gram Time!
Thank you to everyone who has volunteered for the Balloon-o-grams. We still need more volunteers for February 13th and 14th at 8:00 a.m. Call Daniel Martinez at 972-921-4656 if you can help. Hopefully, with lots of volunteers, we can knock this out quickly.
It is not too late to turn in Balloon-o-gram forms. There are plenty of extra forms in the Information Center across from the school office.
January Has Come to an End -
It's Time for Some Retail Therapy!
You are either being successful with your New Year's Resolutions
... or you have forgotten what they were.
Football season is over (way to go, Giants!)
... baseball hasn't begun.
It does not matter if the groundhog saw its shadow
... winter is not yet over.
You are going to get a tax rebate
... just in time to pay your taxes.
When the going gets tough, the tough go shopping!
** Plan a trip for Spring Break
** Snag some new spring clothes
** Get ready for spring gardening
** Buy an HDTV
You will find everything you need at St. Joseph's Online Mall!
So ... shop now! http://stjs.btvo.org
Wednesday Hot Lunch Change
Tomorrow's lunch will be changed to Fish Sticks for Ash Wednesday.
New Flag
Many thanks to Theresa Hill for our new American flag!
Grant Committee
The next Grant Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 21st, at 1:00 p.m. in the cafeteria.
Catholic Schools Week a Success!
Thank you, thank you, thank you - a big thank you to all who helped to make our Catholic Schools Week such a success: Ms. Volker, Father Guadagnoli, the CSW Committee - Mrs. Boykin, Mrs. Tidwell, Mrs. Sivinski, Mrs. Taylor and Sister Lucy, Mrs. Heather Dunn for supplying lunch for the faculty, our Art teachers, Mrs. Laura Mottla and Joyce Wright, our Career Day participants, Mr. Anthony Mottla, Dr. Jennifer McKean, Mr. Tom Bugg, Mrs. Belinda Barker, Mrs. Sandra Johanson, Mrs. Carol Ernst, Mr. James Speelman, Dr. Annemarie Toker, Dr. Laura Morgan, Mrs. Sharmyn Foitek, Ms. Anne Friske and Mr. Tanner Hartley. The Giving Tree coordinator, Mrs. Michelle Curry and Patriotic Day Coordinator, Mrs. Theresa Hill, our SJS alumni, Matthew Friske, Sean Monger, Andy Monk, J.T. Felty, Sarah Felty and Nikki Monk, Amanda Reyes, Clare Barlow, Eric Wright and Levi May. The SJS students really enjoyed the whole week. Thank you ... Maribeth May, SJS Development Director.
SIMS LIBRARY EVENTS
Make-It, Eat-It Valentine Cookies
Wednesday, February 6th, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Junior Teens, ages 11 - 12, will decorate and eat Valentine's cookies. Along with the cookies, Junior Teens will also make a fun craft. Bring a friend, and find out that you can have a good time at the library.
Happy Birthday this week to …
Rachael S. February 5
Dale M. February 6
Kyle P. February 6
Kyle S. February 11
Molly and Katie Rose
Words of Wisdom
There's a ripple effect
In all that we do.
What you do touches me.
What I do touches you.
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.