THE SHINING KNIGHT NEWSLETTER
Volume 15, Issue 33
May 6, 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,..
There have been so many compliments pertaining to the Dream Vacation last Friday night. It was an outstanding night !! The weather was perfect, the food delicious, the crowd very friendly and excited, the music appealing, and the artistic flair in the presentation of the whole evening was the talk of the town. Everybody who worked on the organization and presentation for the Dream Vacation really outdid themselves this year. WOW !!!
Our only difficulty was in not having enough parents stay and help to clean up. It would have gone so much faster. Those who did stay could have been home before 2:00 a.m. Thank you also to those who took charge of the babysitting for the evening. The darlings had a good ole time.
There were a few items left from the babysitting -- a blue comforter, a Webkin and games for a Nintendo DS.
We received a check yesterday for $346 from the Box Tops that have been turned in. Keep them coming, especially over the summer. Also, don't forget to keep saving the soup labels.
May 16th is our Field Day. Many volunteers are needed. Call the school, or get in touch with Mrs. Sivinski if you can help in any way.
Be sure to mark your calendars for May 22nd, our annual Spring Program and Art Exhibit.
Have a great week. Remember to pray as a family during these busy times.
Thank you for every little and big thing you do for this school.
Ms. Volker
Dream Vacation Winners!
... Now announcing!
The Chandler Family - First Place
... selling 44 tickets and winning a waiver of the book fees for the 2008-2009 school year for their two SJS students.
The Beaudoin Family and the Buford Family - Second Place
... a tie, with each family selling 16 tickets, they each win $100 worth of Scrip.
The Sivinski Family - Third Place
... selling 13 tickets, they win a Gala Night Out to Chili's and a movie.
Congratulations to all!
To top it all off, for the first time ever, our $5,000 Dream Vacation Winner was actually IN ATTENDANCE at the dinner ... DEE RIEPE.
SJS Kindergarten Now Famous!
Our 5K Kindergarten is now in the Scholastic Books (Classroom Care) Hall of Fame for reading 100 books as a class for Earth Day. We were motivated to save 100 acres of Rain Forest by Earth Day (in only two weeks!), and we did it! Look us up! We're listed under Terri Hartley at Scholastic.com
Battle of the Ages
Sims Library Junior Teens, ages 11 - 12, are inviting Adults, ages 60+, to participate in the Battle of the Ages on Wednesday, May 7th, from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. The adults and Junior Teens will be pitted against each other as they play chess, checkers, dominoes and other board games. This is a great opportunity for these two generations to connect with each other. Adults interested in participating, please call Connie at 972-937-2671 for more information.
Happy Birthday this week to …
Samantha G. May 7
Kailie P. May 8
Molly and Katie Rose -
Words of Wisdom
When you are in a hole,
stop digging.
- Ian McIver
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.