THE SHINING KNIGHT NEWSLETTER
Volume 15, Issue 35
May 20, 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,..
A great thank you to all of you who were able to come out last Friday and help in any way with our Field Day. Thanks to Mrs. Sivinski, the teachers and all of you, it was a tremendous success. The Lord helped us with a gorgeous day, also.
This year we tried to have electives once a week for grades 4 - 6. As a whole,
I think they were successful. Aside from myself and the trash drums, I want to thank Mrs. Freisner who offered Yoga and Study Hall, Ms. Elliott/Mrs. Friske who offered Basic Sewing and Crochet, Ms. Tallett offered Band, Mr. Tallett offered Guitar, Jeff Dunn offered Tae Kwon Do, Sam Miller offered Drawing, and Mrs. Tidwell offered Weaving and Map & Compass. Each of these electives gave an added boost to the curriculum and to their Wednesday afternoon. Thank all of you for giving extra time to our darlings. Hopefully, we'll be able to offer some electives next year.
This Thursday is our Spring Program and Art Show. The Program starts at 7:00 p.m. Come early to save a seat (bring your chairs), and view all the great art work the students have done throughout the year under the guidance of Laura Mottla and Joyce Wright who have done a super job teaching art each Monday to our darlings.
ALL FEES, TUITION, AFTER CARE, ETC. MUST BE PAID BEFORE REPORT CARDS ARE GIVEN TO THE STUDENTS. SOME DATED REGISTRATION FEES HAVE NOT BEEN PAID. ANY RETURNED CHECKS FROM THIS DATE THROUGH THE SUMMER WILL HAVE A RETURNED CHECK FEE OF $50.00.
Hopefully, we'll see you all here Thursday night to see your darlings perform.
Are you praying as a family each day/evening?
Ms. Volker
Yearbook Signing Thursday
Yearbook signing will take place this Thursday. We have 13 yearbooks left for first-come, first-served at the price of $30.00 each. We thank Mary Monk for doing a great job putting it all together. It takes most of the year staying on top of events, groups, activities, etc. to gather the variety of pictures from everyone. Thanks, Mary, for another great yearbook.
Outstanding Band Students!
This past Saturday, some of our band students competed in the Ellis County Solo & Ensemble Competition for middle school students, hosted by Waxahachie Junior High. All our students received Division I ratings (the highest). Andrea M. earned a I+ rating, a special distinction for an outstanding performance. Congratulations to the following students:
Andrea M., trumpet solo I +
Annie C., trumpet solo I
Irene P., trumpet solo I
Katie S./Marissa M., flute duet I
Alanna K. and Bridget K., flute duet I
Lora B., Brian B., Hunter G., Mica M., and
Tyson M., Bryson P., percussion ensemble I
SJS Field Day 2008
What a beautiful day we were blessed with for Field Day. A huge thank you goes out to all the hard-working, fun-loving parents and teachers who came out to help make it a success. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
All the kids were winners; they really showed their Olympic sportsmanship.
Our Medal Winners for the 2008 St. Joseph Olympic Games were:
Gold Silver Bronze
3K Alejandro C. Alayna P. Kyle P.
4K Freddy B. Elizabeth S. Kaylee B.
K Brian Z. Eric S. Taylor G.
1st Maddison H. Savannah M. Kate C.
2nd Maricela G. Colten P. Christian M.
3rd Joseph B. Kyle M. Jacob H.
4th Meredith C. Kaitlyn B. Allison M.
5th Lexye M. Kaitlyn W. Katie B.
6th Mica M. Bridget K. Sellena R.
7/8 Katie S. Michael F. Wyatt K.
Thanks again for a successful Field Day. I am looking forward to next year.
Becky Sivinski
Playground Help
Many, many thanks to Mr. Kenneth Littles (Mrs. Diane Hood's Dad) and Catholic Life Insurance Branch 155 for donating a load of playground mulch and timbers to make our play yard much safer. God bless them for thinking of us and sharing. Also, for all the people who helped spread it - Mr. Littles, Mr. Hood, Mr. Martinez, Mr. Garcia, Mrs. Terrie Huskins, Diane Hood, Nancy Speelman, Mindy Taylor, the Martinez Family, Ms. Volker, Sr. Lucy, Patrick, Kyle, Michael, Hunter, Devyn, Samantha G. and all the students and parents who came and helped after school. God bless each of you.
Rosary Beads
Our heartfelt thanks to Marie Beck and Mary Doskocil for coming with all the materials and with generous hearts to show and to help our 4th through 8th graders make Rosary beads. It was a spiritual and loving endeavor. God bless you.
Happy Birthday this week to …
Marissa M. May 20
Zachary M. May 22
Colten P. May 24
Charlie P. May 26
John W. May 26
Molly and Katie Rose -
Words of Wisdom
Knowing is not enough:
we must apply.
Willing is not enough;
we must do.
- Goethe
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.