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OUR MISSION :

Our mission is to inspire and empower all learners to become the

person God intends by integrating Catholic Virtue, Prayer and

Service with 21st Century Learning.

SJS Saints News

January 25, 2018

Celebrate Catholic Schools Week at St. Joseph School!!

Click HERE for the

full schedule of Events.

We will be celebrating a nationwide Catholic Schools giving day. All are encouraged to give back

to their local Catholic School. This is a great way for our supporters and Alumni to give back!

Tuesday, January 30 at 8:00 a.m. CST -

Wednesday, January 31 8:00 a.m. CST

Help us start a VIRAL FACEBOOK CHALLENGE! We challenge each of you to give (in any amount…$5 would be a great start!) and then challenge

others to do the same! Share your giving challenge on your Facebook!

Follow us on Facebook next Tuesday to watch our faculty and teachers

start the viral challenge!

Our goal is to raise $40,000 for our school!

ONE DAY OF GIVING! Tuesday, January 30

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SJS Important News

Help us reach our goal of

raising $10,000 for our school!

100% of what you sell goes

towards your Fair Share!

IMPORTANT: St. Joseph School legally has

to return any unsold raffle tickets to

Catholic United Financial. Please return

these raffle tickets by February 28th.

SIGN UP HERE TO SELL RAFFLE TICKETS AFTER MASS!

It’s time to Re-Register for next year!

Registration Fees and Deadlines: Register before February 15 – Registration Fee of $150

per child ($300 max per family).

Register after February 15 – your registration fee is $200 per child

($400 max per family).

For more information about tuition/financial aid/scholarships, go to

our website at : https://school.stjosephwaconia.org/registration-

materials

Talent Show Run Through!

Thursday, February 1 @ 2 p.m.

Students should bring their props, etc.!

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Family

Bobsled Design Challenge

Join us on Generation Day...

for a Bobsled Design Challenge with your kids!

Friday, February 2

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

SJS Classrooms

Are your kids growing

out of their Uniforms?

Bring your CLEAN, GENTLY USED uniforms to the school office over the next 2

weeks and we will put together a Uniform Swap during parent conferences!

UNIFORM SWAP: February 13 & 15. (During Conferences)

Holy Family Catholic High School Winter

OPEN HOUSE

February 1, 6:30 pm Holy Family Catholic High School in Victoria invites families to attend our

Winter Open House on Thursday, February 1, at 6:30 p.m. Families will learn

more about Holy Family academics, arts, music, athletics, service and co-

curricular clubs and activities. Transportation options, scholarship offerings,

and tuition assistance information will also be presented. Visit

www.hfchs.org/RSVP to learn more.

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Click HERE to Register!

Fish Fry Help Needed!

The Knights of Columbus really need your help!

They have an aging group and they need more

hands to get involved to put on another year of

successful fish frys to benefit the St. Joe’s Community

and the surrounding community.

Sign up using links below

Feb 23

March 2

March 9

March 16

March 23

Get Involved! Click Links below to sign up.

Girls Classic Tourney Concessions - Saturday, January 27 Catholic Schools Week (Parent Volunteers) & Student Mass Servers - January 29-February 4 Boys Classic Tourney Concessions - Saturday, February 10 Sell Raffle Tickets after Masses (First Come First Serve) - Jan 20, 21, 27, 28, February 3 & 4. WINTERBLAST Parish Festival - February 16

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Congratulations to the St. Joe’s Math Team on an incredible 2017-2018 season. St. Joe’s had six students finish in the

Top 10 of 95 mathletes in the West Metro Division of the Minnesota Junior

High Math League. Congratulations to Joe Meath (2nd place), Luke

Sonnek (5th), Jack McCarty (9th), Aidan Chambundabongse, Grant Hayes,

Noah Bonick (tied for 10th), and all of the St. Joe’s mathletes on an out-

standing season. Overall, the team finished in second place in the division.

The 8th grade students anchored the squad this year, but their example of

dedication and hard work appears to be rubbing off on the younger stu-

dents. Several sixth and seventh graders contributed this season and ap-

pear ready to have a strong showing in the West Metro Division next

year. The St. Joe’s Math Team is led by St. Joseph math teacher Kristi Kla-

witter and Ridgewater College math instructor Michael Sieve.

Photograph taken by Dana Young of Forever Young Photography

The St. Joe’s

MATH TEAM

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Teacher Feature!

Mrs. Jill Good earned her Bachelor’s degree in el-

ementary education from The College of St. Bene-

dict. She later graduated with a Master of Arts degree

in Education from St. Mary’s University. More recently,

Jill completed a graduate level STEM teaching certifi-

cation from St. Catherine University. Mrs. Good has

been teaching at St. Joseph Catholic School since

2001. She considers it a privilege to be a part of her stu-

dent’s educational and spiritual journeys. Jill is a strong

believer in the deep and lasting value of Catholic edu-

cation.

It is clear to parents and students that Mrs. Good loves her job. She continual-

ly works to refine her craft and she is continually on the look out for new and

exciting ways to teach and learn. Jill’s classroom is filled with joy and rigor.

Students engage in many inquiry -based activities that lead to deep learn-

ing. In the spring of 2017, Mrs. Good was honored with a Fox 9 Top Teacher

Award.

Children will come to better know, love, and serve the Lord with Mrs. Good

through prayer and service. Mrs. Good’s own children are St. Joseph School

students and alum.

SJS Important News

PENNY WARS AND

CHUPA CHUPS! Next week, each homeroom class will be participating in Penny

Wars to win a class pizza party! Penny Wars will run from 7:45 a.m.

- 7:55 a.m. daily.

Chupa Chups (suckers) will be for sale for .50 cents.

LIMIT 10 daily. All money donated goes towards H2O for Life.

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#goSJSSaints Photos of the week!

Try it at

home!!

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ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS AND FAMILIES! SJS Parents and students will be leading the masses on

February 3rd & 4th in support of Catholic Schools week.

Each family should contribute.

SIGN UP HERE

REMINDER FOR

SCHOOL LUNCH

To add $ to your lunch account,

pay at the school office or online

through PayPal (3% fee).

Need to check your balance? Login to

your parent portal.

Parents/Guardians of 8th grade stu-

dents who will be entering Waconia

High School next fall are invited to

an informational meet-

ing in the high school au-

ditorium on Monday, January 29 from 6:30 to

7:30 p.m.

SJS Important News

Camp Invention!

Are you signed up? Sign Up before March 23 for a

$25 registration discount.

Camp runs from June 11-15.

Register and learn more HERE.

Alden is our 1st camper!!

Congrats to our Winners!

Brenna B. 1st Place Winner!

Finalists: Andrew K., Joe T.

Three SJS students completed at

the Holy Family Catholic High

School against 21 others students

from 7 different schools.

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A snip-it from our Alumni Spotlight Dan Philp ‘99 “This letter has been an interesting exercise in reflection and has helped crystallize my appreciation for the won-derful instruction and experiences I had during my time at St. Joe’s. When I was asked to write an update for the newsletter, I was given a list of questions to answer. While working my way through the list I had great diffi-culty sorting through my memories. It wasn’t until I start-ed at the beginning and intentionally worked my way for-ward through each year that I was able to gain perspec-tive. If I think back on the personal foundation St. Joe’s helped create, I have a difficult time pointing to specific formative events. The best I can do in this case is draw out three consistent themes that were pre-sent in my memories of each year - Service, Community, and Curiosity. These themes have shaped my life in a positive way and for that I am grateful.”

Read more of our Alumni Newsletter HERE.

SJS Important News

MIDDLE SCHOOL HEALTH FAIR

NEEDED: Health Fair Presenters

When: February 22nd from 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.

Who: Our 6th-8th graders

Where: Notre Dame Academy

We are looking for presenters for this event and it would require a presenta-

tion on a health related topic. There are 3 – 25 minute sessions. You can pre-

sent for 1 or all 3 sessions depending on your availability.

THIS EVENT ROCKS!! You will want to be part of THIS!!!!

PERMISSION SLIP DUE FEB 15. DOWNLOAD THE PERMISSION SLIP.

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2017-2018

Preschool Calendar Preschool Corner!

Miss Angie Hilgers

Upcoming Dates:

Jan. 29-Feb. 2: Catholic Schools Week

Feb. 1: PreK-8 Open House/Preview Night

Feb. 12-13: Valentines Day Parties

Altar Server

Schedule Completed for

the remainder of the

school year. View

HERE

Valentine's Boxes: Please bring in an empty Kleenex, shoe box, cereal box for your

child's Valentine's Box by Friday, February 2. Please cover the box with tinfoil or Valen-

tine-colored wrapping paper and label your child's box as well. The Dollar store is a

great place to purchase Valentine colored wrapping paper. We will be decorating

them the week of February 5-9.

Registration is Open for 2018/2019 School Year and Summer WOW! Click

HERE to register or for more information.

PRE-K through Grade 8

SCHOOL PREVIEW NIGHT

featuring...

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1 6:00 pm - Dinner

6:30 pm - Classroom visits/tour 7:00 pm - Mad Science presentation

on Air Power

COME FOR DINNER, STAY FOR THE SHOW!! Current SJS Families invited!

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February 2018 Weekend Mass Schedule: Saturdays - 5:15 PM, Sundays 8:30 and 10:30 AM

Reconciliation Saturdays at 4:30 PM in St. Paul Room at Church

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Staff vs. 8th Grade

Volleyball Game

1:30 pm Gym

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Cribbage Club Me-

dia Center 3 pm

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Talent Show Run

through 2 p.m.

6/7 GBB v

St. Johns/Corcoran

(A)

4 pm

8BBB vs St. Johns/

Corcoran (A) 5 pm

2

Parent Drive Day

Feast of the Presen-

tation-Candlemas

Bobsled Challenge

Generation Day Mass

Science Fair/Lunch

Talent Show

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Pro Life

Rosary,

Church

9 am

4

SUPER

BOWL!

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K-2 Buddy Day

6/7 GBB V LP (H)

4 pm

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SJS Mass (Gr. 4) 8:15

am

Cribbage Club Me-

dia Center 3 pm

Parent Speaker

(Anthony Mielke) on

Marriage

6 p.m.

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GBB v Zion/Mayer (A)

4 pm

8BBB v Zion/Mayer

(A) 5 pm

Parent Association

Meeting 7 pm Holy

Family Conference

room

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All Pro Dad Meeting 7

am (Church/Media

Center)

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Pro Life

Rosary,

Church

9 am

SJS Boys

Classic

Basketball

Tourney

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6/7 GBB v Chapel Hill

(H) 4:30 p.m.

7BBB v Chapel Hill (H)

5:30 p.m.

8BBB v Trinity (H)

6:30 p.m.

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Conferences

3:30 - 7:30 p.m.

7BBB v Emanuel (A)

4 p.m.

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Ash Wednesday

8:15 a.m. SJS Mass

12 p.m. Mass

5:15 p.m Mass

7 p.m. Mass

8BBB v Chapel Hill

(H) 4 p.m.

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Conferences

3:30 - 7:30 p.m.

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WINTERBLAST

Fish Fry (evening)

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Church Bulletin Previous Newsletters

SJS Important News

February

LUNCH MENU

Safety Patrol: Grant H., Grant M., Carter Y.

Safety Patrol: Walter D., Amanda S., Keenan O.

Safety Patrol: Finn O., Jace J, Kaihley B.

St. Joseph Catholic School | 41 East 1st Street, Waconia, MN 55387 | schooloffice@stjosephwaconia.org | 952-442-4500

Summer Saints

Register your child for the 2018 Summer Saints Program!

School-Age Child Care

for current St. Joseph School Grade K-5 Students.

Full Time/Part time/Drop in Flexible Schedule.

Monday, June 11th - Friday, August 17th (CLOSED 4th of July)

Hours of Operation: 6:45 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Must register by May 11

For cost and registration information and to see a sample daily schedule,

please refer to the back.

St. Joseph Catholic School | 41 East 1st Street, Waconia, MN 55387 | schooloffice@stjosephwaconia.org | 952-442-4500

Have fun with friends all summer long!

Summer Saints is designed to provide families a safe,

supervised and recreational environment for their chil-

dren while having a great time during the summer. A

flexible daily schedule will allow for creativity, yet

enough structure for all students to thrive all summer

long. Participants will automatically be part of sum-

mer programming and camps offered at St. Joe’s,

special events planned by staff, as well as weekly

field trips to the Waconia library and much more.

Key Program Components: Recreation, Socialization,

Independence, Faith & Cooperation

Home lunches will need to be brought daily.

A light breakfast, milk for lunch, and an afternoon

snack will be provided daily.

Summer Saints

Cost:

Full-time (5 days/week) $155/week

Daily Drop in Rate $ 36/day

*Rates include a light breakfast, milk, and afternoon

snack daily and any field trips transportation costs.

Registration Fee: A non-refundable registration

deposit of $75/family. The registration fee will be in-

voiced to your TADS billing account or check pay-

ment to the school office. The registration fee must

be received in order to reserve your place.

Days can vary each week and you will be billed ac-

cording to the days you choose. Additional days can

be added if there is space in the program.

To Register:

school.stjosephwaconia.org/summer-offerings > Click on the Registration Link.

Last day to register is May 11, 2018

Registration is open to all current (2017-2018 School Year) St. Joseph School Grades K-5 students

Sample Daily Schedule: 6:45-8:00 Drop Off/Welcome/Quiet play/Choice time 8:00-8:30 Breakfast 8:30-9:30 Grade Level Reading/Math Activities 9:30-10:30 Large Motor Activity—gym, outside—structured/planned play 10:30-11:30 Craft/Theme of week Activity 11:30-12:15 Prayer/Lunch/Clean-up 12:15-1:00 Free time/Choice Activity 1:00-2:00 C-STEM Activity 2:00-2:30 Snack/Clean up 2:30-3:00 Study Island/Web-based activity 3:00-3:30 Music and Movement 3:30-4:30 Large Motor Activity— outside if possible 4:30-6:00 Quiet in the room play, board games, reading, etc until pick up by parent

Winter

FEB 16

Blast!

Friday

2018

4-10 pm (Free Admission!)

Come warm up with a

Fish Fry, Bingo and Beer!!

St. Joseph Education Center

41 East First Street, Waconia MN

Adult $11 | Child $5 ($50 Max per family) Children 5 and Under are FREE

ALL YOU CAN EAT!

Fish, Potato (Baked or Au Gratin), Potato Salad,

Cole Slaw, Roll, Dessert & Beverage.

Children’s Menu Options too! Take out Available.

4:00 - 7:30 pm Fish Fry | 6:00 pm Bingo

8:00 pm Super Bingo | 9:00 pm Raffle Drawing

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

John & Lynn

Zupan

Norm & Ann

Hoffman

Emery & Karen

Koenig

GRAND PRIZE Cash Raffle of $2,500! 2nd Prize $1,000, 3rd Prize $500, 4th Prize 4X$250

Super Bingo Cash Prize of $500!

Join us for a fun game of Heads or Tails too!

St. Joseph Catholic Community presents...