Issaquah and Snoqualmie E-News

January 14, 2010

 

PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR 2010/2011

We are currently registering preschoolers for the 2010/2011 school year. We invite all current and new preschool student families to register! The deadline for priority registration is Friday, January 22nd. Acceptances for new preschool students will be made by Friday, January 29th.

Registration Information

Our best source of new family referrals is YOU!  We consistently hear from new families that they heard about St. Joseph from an existing school family who spoke positively about their experience with our school.  As we move into the registration timeframe, we’d appreciate your support in spreading the word about St. Joseph School.  There are a few ways you can help:

• Share the school flyer that was sent home in last Thursday’s folder with potential families. Click here for more forms.

• Change your Facebook status to spread the word about St. Joseph’s. Make this     statement below your Facebook status once a week through February:                                                                                                                        Are you looking for a quality education experience for your K-8 children?  Check out St. Joseph School of Issaquah and Snoqualmie! Small class sizes, challenging academics, and a supportive, family oriented community. Information meeting dates and registration details available at http://www.sjsissaquah.org

• Here’s your chance to win a set of auctions tickets for November 13, 2010 at the Marriot Redmond Town Center.  For every prospective family you encourage to sign-up and attend an informational meeting and tour, we will enter your name in a drawing for a chance  to win a set of auction tickets. The prospective family will only be able to list one referral family when they sign in at a meeting, but recommend as many prospective families as you can to increase your chances to win. Any questions, please contact Ann Shikany at ashikany@sjsissaquah.org.

FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION FOR THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR:

Fulcrum foundation is now accepting applications for financial assistance for the 2010-2011 school year. You must follow the directions on their website for the application procedure. If your application is incomplete it will be returned and not reviewed. The deadline for applications is February 12, 2010.  You must complete the application online and turn in all appropriate forms directly to St. Joseph School.  Please put “To: Carol Willard Confidential”.  All forms will be mailed from St. Joseph School directly to the Fulcrum Foundation.  Their website is : http://fulcrumfoundation.org/tuition.

Financial Award letters will be sent out from Fulcrum on April 15, 2010. St. Joseph School award letters will be sent out the end of April 2010.

Please feel free to contact Carol Willard if you have questions. 425-888-9130 ext103 or cwillard@sjsissaquah.org.

Used Coat Collection for Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank

St. Joseph School and Parish are collecting gently used clean coats in children and adult sizes. Please help the needy keep warm this winter by sharing coats that your family has outgrown or no longer use. Check your closets and send them to school with your student. We will collect them through Friday, January 30th. We appreciate your generosity and warm heart!   

Attention All MQP Parishioners - Help Show our School Spirit

St. Joseph School and  St. Louise School have been invited to show their support for Catholic education at Mary, Queen of Peace Parish during the 9:00 am and 11:30 am masses on Sunday, January 24, 2010.  MQP would like to highlight the magnitude of participation in Catholic schools at their parish.  So if you will be attending either of the masses the students are asked to wear their formal uniform.  An added bonus, the Knights of Columbus will be serving a pancake breakfast and all are welcome. 

St. Joseph School will also have a table available to answer questions for potential new families.  If you would like to be an ambassador for our school please contact Ann Shikany at ashikany@sjsissaquah.org to sign-up. 

This event also includes a few community service opportunities for our students as well.  The Knights would like to have four 8th grade students to help in the kitchen and four additional students (any age) to help clear tables in the hall.  Please contact Ann Shikany at ashikany@sjsissaquah.org to sign-up.

Please note the students will also have the chance to wear their uniforms during our traditional Uniform and Sunday Mass Day during Catholic Schools Week.  CSW this year begins Sunday, January 31.  More details on Catholic Schools Week will be coming out soon.  THANKS for showing your support!

PRAYER REQUEST FOR ORPHANS IN HAITI

Annually St. Joseph School supports The Friends of Orphan program during Lent. The program has an orphanages in both Haiti & Dominican Republic.  With the recent earthquake on Tuesday, January 12th we are happy to report that there are no deaths to report in the program and few injuries. Our orphan friends ask for our prayers for all those who are suffering and for those who have died in the island nations of Haiti & Dominican Republic. May our Lord & Savior heal the suffering and welcome all who have passed on home!

Tent City 4 Dinner Request

The Community Church of Issaquah will be hosting again Tent City 4. Our school has received a request to help with a meal. February 26th has been chosen as our host night for dinner. If you would like to help build community and receive a blessing in helping our neighbors in need please email the Issaquah or Snoqualmie office at office@sjsissaquah.org (Issaquah campus) or snoqualmie@sjsissaquah.org (Snoqualmie campus). Let the school office know if you would like to participate by Friday, January 22nd. Thank you and bless all our families for their generous hearts!

 Bingo

Save the Date for St. Joseph Family Bingo Night!  Our 3rd annual Family Bingo Night will be held on Friday, February 5 from 7-9pm at Mary Queen of Peace.  Plan on a fun night of bingo, prizes and root beer floats!  More details will be coming in next week’s newsletter.

Volunteers are needed for Bingo Night!  We need both adult volunteers and 6-8th grade student volunteers. This is a great, fun way to get in your volunteer hours.  If you are interested in volunteering, please email Kelly Soligon  at ksoligon@hotmail.com. 

SpringFEST

SpingFEST is coming! (May or June).   SpringFEST, previously know as Barn Party, guarantees to be an exciting evening held again at the beautiful McCracken Party Barn.  Get ready to enjoy fun activities, entertainment, dancing and savory appetizers along with a light dinner.  Be sure to watch and/or participate in the ever-so popular St. Joe’s Idol singing contest!  This adult only event welcomes all SJS parents,  and parishioners.  More details to come.

Contact: cynthia@decorativemillworkproducts.com with any questions. 

Saint Joe’s Idol

ME ME ME ME MEEEE LA LA LA LAAAAAA…..

Warm up your vocal cords and get ready for ST. JOES IDOL 2010!

We’re going to rock the roof off with our ever so talented and exuberant friends. 

Can our reining champion, Fr. Bryan, be defeated?  Who will be honored with this year’s Idol Trophy?  Start thinking of who YOU will be nominating and voting for during the Saint Joe’s idol Contest at this year’s SpringFEST.  More details to follow.

Contact: cynthia@decorativemillworkproducts.com with any questions.

Safe Environment Class

St. Joseph Church will be hosting a Safe Environment Class for volunteers on Sunday, January 24th from 1:00 to 4:00 PM in McGirl Hall. All volunteers must have this training to work in the classroom, go on field trips... To register please go to the following link http://www.seattlearch.org/sep/.