THE SHINING KNIGHT NEWSLETTER
Volume 15, Issue 32
April 29, 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,..
It's hard to believe that this is the last newsletter for April, and May is just two days away. Where did it all go??
Thursday will be our May Crowning of Flowers for our Blessed Mother Mary. We will process into the church and present our flowers to the statue of Mary, and then proceed to the pews. The students are asked to bring a flower or flowers to present to Mary. May is the month in the church to celebrate Mary, the mother of Jesus. Come join us if you can.
Thus far, we have a total of 50 families not turning in even one sold ticket for the Dream Vacation. Hopefully, by Friday of this week we will be deluged with sold ticket money. It takes all of us to help out.
We want to congratulate some of our girls who participated in the Waxahachie Soccer Tournament this past weekend. The following girls of the Strikers team defeated Red Oak for 1st Place: Juliana J., Mica M., Annie C., Irene P. and Courtney M. Our under-10 girls on the Lady Stingers team who took 3rd Place are: Lexi W., Belle P. and Madison T. -- Way to go, girls!
Progress reports came out today. These are the last ones before the final report card. Please continue to push your darlings to do their best.
Hope to see many of you at the Dream Vacation.
Remember to take time to pray as a family.
Ms. Volker
St. Joseph Students in Lil' Abner!
Three of our own SJS students - Lora B., Marissa M. and Haley M. - will be featured in the cast of the Waxahachie Community Theatre production of
Lil' Abner at the Chatauqua Auditorium this weekend. Productions are Saturday, May 3rd at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 4th at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students at the door. Enjoy!
Destination Dream Vacation!
Destination Dream Vacation is right upon us. Our decorating committee chairpersons, Laura Mottla and Sandra Johanson, need your help with the set-up and decoration of the PFC.
Thursday, May 1st
9:00 a.m. - Lunchtime
Iron tablecloths (please bring irons and ironing boards)
Set up indoor tables and chairs
Hang lights in outside trees and columns
Prepare candles and flower pots for tables
Fill torches with kerosene
Decorate
Friday, May 2nd
8:00 a.m. - Final Touches
12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Parents needed for setting up outside tables
Decorate tables (tablecloths, flower pots, candles)
Hang outside lanterns
Set out tiki torches
Please remember to sign in when you come to volunteer. The class with the most volunteers for both days wins a pizza party. The class coming in second place wins an ice cream party. --- If you have any questions, contact Sandra Johanson at 972-921-4513.
Get Your Scout Show Tickets Now!
The annual Scout Show is Saturday, May 10th, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Dallas at Market Hall. Mrs. Tidwell has tickets for the Show on sale at $10 each. Some of the proceeds go to our own Cub Scout Pack #274. The tickets have two benefits: (1) They get you into the Scout Show on May 10th with all its games, displays and food which Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and Venture Scouts provide (a fire engine and police car are usually present) and (2) they provide many discounts that are good for a whole YEAR.
Don't miss this - it's a great outing for the whole family.
Hawaiian Shirt and Flip-Flop Day
We appreciate those who donated so generously to the American Heart Association: Those of you who did will be able to wear your brightest Hawaiian shirt and your coolest flip-flops to school. If you did not get a chance to donate to the American Heart Association, we will gladly accept a donation to our very own Tuition Assistance program, so that you may wear your awesome beach attire.
Monday is P.E. Day, so bring your tennis shoes for P.E.
Thanks again for your generous donations.
Smoothies are Back!
Sixth grade will sell Smoothies on Friday, May 2nd and Friday, May 9th. Place and pay for your order on Wednesday, April 30th and Wednesday, May 7th to ensure an adequate supply.
Great Gifts for Mom! - at http://stjs.btvo.org
Visit Zales for an extra 30% off (prices already reduced up to 70%!).
Cooking.com has up to $100 off on stand mixers.
See the reproduction of Jackie O's pearl necklace or Princess Di's Queen of
Hearts bracelets + 15% off + free shipping at The Franklin Mint.
Fresh, chocolate chip cookie gift baskets at MrsFields.com
Buy 15 tulips, get 15 free + vase + chocolates! – at 1-800-FLOWERS.COM.
FREE SHIPPING at Collectibles Today on Mother's Day jewelry.
The Body Shop - Buy ONE, get one HALF OFF.
Sizzling hot deals to Las Vegas through May 18th at Orbitz.
Happy Birthday this week to …
Taylor F. April 30
Julia R. April 30
Kaylee B. May 2
Alanna K. May 4
Maria T. May 4
Molly and Katie Rose -
Words of Wisdom
Nothing really sets
human nature free
but self-control.
-Paul Bottome
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.