Iowa
Testing
Iowa Testing is April 19 - 22. Please remember to send a healthy
snack with your child and make sure they are well rested.
TUITION AND TMS
FOR APRIL 2010
Tuition Management Systems is located in Warwick, Rhode Island where
there has been a flooding disaster. You may have experienced a
minor delay in your check processing as they have a tremendous
backlog as they get back on their feet. Rest assured everything
will be back to normal in the next few days. Your checks will be
deposited and your automatic check withdrawals will be taken out in
the next few days. Their online system is back up and their call
centers are now available for calls. If you have further questions
regarding your tuition for April please feel free to contact me at
cwillard@sjsissaquah.org. Thank you. Carol Willard
PRINCIPAL FOR THE
DAY
On Wednesday, April 14, the “reigns” of St. Joseph School were
handed over to Renee D., Principal for the Day at the Issaquah
Campus. Renee discharged her duties exceptionally, granting extra
recess, calling a “disco” free dress day, cancelling science for fun
and games, to name a just a few of her directives. She was escorted
her lunch restaurant choice, Taco Time, with Mrs. Johnston and Mrs.
Olund. She visited all of the Issaquah classrooms, with her school
badge and whistle, enjoying the opportunity to visit and take
suggestions for the day! Watch for pictures of this big day in the
upcoming yearbook. Well done Renee.
Science Boards
Science Display Boards are for sale at the Snoqualmie Campus for
$3.00.
Walk-a-thon News
Thank you to all the students who sent
in an entry for the logo contest! We have so many wonderful artists
at our school. The WAT co-chairs selected Sarah S. in Mrs. Myers
class and Colleen S. in Mr. Eberhardt’s class. Congratualtions!
Start making your pledge lists. Pledge
forms will be coming home in the April 22 Thursday envelope. Each
family is required to procure at least $100 in donations. This is
stated in your registration contract. Pledges are due Friday, May
21.
Please remember the WAT is held as two
separate events. K – 1st grade will have their WAT on Wednesday,
May 5 on the Issaquah playground lot. Grades 2 - 8 will have their
WAT on Thursday, May 6 on the Snoqualmie campus. Bus service will
be provided for Grades 2 - 3 to arrive prior to the start of the WAT.
Parents, please plan on picking up your
2nd – 8th grade students on the Snoqualmie campus after the WAT.
Students will be dismissed at 3:00 pm. The after school bus from
Snoqualmie to Issaquah will only be available to students signed up
for after care.
Students will have free dress on the day
their grade participates in the WAT. Please watch the weather and
pray for sunshine!
We are also in need of large coolers and
portable canopies. If you have either to loan, please contact our
WAT co-chairs.
If you would like to volunteer, we have
lots of opportunities. Please contact our chairs Theresa Baker at
Theresa@BakerIG.com
or Malou Leonardo at
bcleonardo@msn.com.
Mariners Night
Mark your calendars for St. Joseph School Friends & Family
Night at Safeco Field on Friday, May 7th. The Seattle Mariners will
be playing the Los Angeles Angels. Check out the attached flyer for
ticket details. Click
here for the flyer. If you have questions, please
contact our parent coordinators, Michael Senger at
Michael.senger@hubinternational.com
or Gavin Skok at
gskok@Riddellwilliams.com.
Yearbook Photos
WANTED: Photos for the yearbook. Pictures of class field trips,
parties, CYO, special events—masses, concerts, etc. are needed for
the yearbook. Please submit on a CD to either office. Pictures
need to be at least 300 dpi. Thank you!
Shape Up Across Washington
Shape Up Across Washington
is now in full swing. Mileage Logs went home before spring break and
we are already half way through the month. A reminder that this
is required PE homework for the month of April. There is no Fitness
Calendar as we are doing Shape Up instead. Directions are on the
Mileage Logs and questions may be address to Jane Hughes. At the end
of the month parents should sign anywhere on the calendar to
validate your student’s work and send it back to school. Thank you
for supporting this journey. Jane Hughes
Lenten Collection
Students and parents thank you for the generous donations you made
to NPH. Your contributions make a great impact on the lives of the
children. This year we collected $1,600.
SpringFEST
SpringFEST - Saturday, May 22nd 6pm-11pm
Secure a babysitter and bring a friend. SpringFEST, previously know
as Barn Party, guarantees to be an exciting evening held again at
the beautiful McCracken Party Barn. Get ready to enjoy an evening
of entertainment, DJ music, dancing, savory appetizers and 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, parishioners, and friends. Contact
cynthia@decorativemillworkproducts.com
with any questions.
WANTED: SpringFEST Volunteers
We are looking for a few good hands to set up Friday, May 21st ,
breakdown/clean up Saturday night, May 22nd. Also, calling all
photo enthusiasts. We need you and your camera to take pictures
throughout the evening. Contact
cynthia@decorativemillworkproducts.com
for additional SpringFest volunteer opportunities.
SJS Idol Nominees
This week’s nominees are: Kathy Gehrig, Kristi Rigoni, Winston
Rendall and Mrs. Baldasty. Nominations are accepted until May
7th. Hurry! Get started and go to
stjoesidol@gmail.com. Type your nominees name(s) in the
subject line and click send. It’s that easy. Be sure to read next
week’s newsletter to view the new nominees.
April Activity
Calendar
Click here for the April Activity Calendar.
April Extended
Day Calendar
Click here
for the April Extended Day Calendar.
Newsletter Blurbs
Please submit all newsletter blurbs to
snoqualmie@sjsissaquah.org
by Tuesday at noon. If they are submitted after Tuesday
they will be included in the following week's E-News.
Archived Newsletters
You will find archived Newsletters on the left hand corner of
the E-News page.
SUMMER CAMP
OPPORTUNITIES
CYO Camps
CYO still has scholarship money
available for this summer. CYO would like everyone to be able
to attend camp that wants to regardless of their financial
situation. Summer Camp flyers were sent home a month ago. To
inquire about scholarships please contact CYO Outdoor Ministries
at 206-903-4625.
Bishop Blanchet Summer Camps
Please
click here for Bishop
Blanchet High School Summer Sport Camp information sheet.
CYO
Volleyball Playoffs
St. Joseph 7th grade girls will play Holy Family Seattle on
Saturday, April 17 starting at noon at St. George gym.
HIGH 5'S
Guinness Book of Records
Congratulations to
Joseph B. and Alex K., both 4th graders, for helping
set a Guinness Book of World Record. Together Alex
and Joseph were 2 of 392 people who set the record
for the most string instruments playing the same
song at the same time under one roof! They will have
the honor of having their names written in the
Guinness Book of Records 2011. Way to go.....you
rock!!!!!
If a child has a success
to share, please
submit a blurb to Christine Vollen at
snoqualmie@sjsissaquah.org
to be published.
VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES
and
INFORMATION
Volunteer
Please contact
lisa.scott@scottholdings.net
for more information and opportunities.
Remember, you are required
to fulfill a total of 45 hours by May 15, with 5 hours
devoted to the auction.
CHURCH
Volunteer Appreciation
Dinner
You are on the most
wanted list
to help celebrate the sharing of your gifts as a
church volunteer. Bring your family and come kick up
your heels and join in the fun and games! Friday,
April 16th in McGirl Hall from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Tent City 4 Update
Save the date for “View from the Tent: Thoughts from
a Homeless Man.” This dramatic monologue is
Saturday, April 17th at 7:00 PM at Mary Queen of
Peace, Sammamish. Tickets are $10 adult, $5
student/senior (Brown Paper Tickets online or at the
door). All proceeds go to TC4.
Mandatory Altar Server
Training
There will be a
mandatory Altar Server training for all current and
new altar servers
on Sunday, April 18th at 1:15 to 2:15 PM OR
Thursday, April 22nd at 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Please make
every effort to attend one of these two mandatory
meetings as there will be new procedures introduced!
Please RSVP to Jennifer Gryniewicz at
j.gryniewicz@comcast.net
or (425) 441-8209 with the date you plan to attend.
Confirmation Mass
Come help celebrate the
Sacrament of Confirmation with Bishop Tyson and
welcome the fully initiated members of our
community. The Confirmation Mass will be on Monday,
April 19th at 7:00 PM in the church, followed by a
cake reception. All are encouraged to attend to give
a warm welcome to our fully initiated members as
well as Bishop Tyson!
First Communion
MONDAY APRIL 19th or
SATURDAY APRIL 24th
This is a friendly
reminder that the next follow-up session for you
and your child will be held on (YOUR
CHOICE), Monday, April 19th at 6:30 p.m. or
Saturday, April 24th at 9:00 a.m. in McGirl Hall.
Please bring your child, packet, and books. We will
also discuss the preparation details for
Rehearsal/Photo Shoot Day and First Communion
Masses. MAHALO (THANKS) FOR YOUR COMMITMENT and
ENJOY A WONDERFUL HAPPY EASTER! –Marge Barnette
Parish Food Drive -
Ongoing
Canned food. Baby food.
Staples like flour, sugar and cooking oil. Peanut
butter and bread for kids’ lunches. Pasta. Chili.
Salt. Anything. The soup you don’t have room for.
The vegetables that were on sale. The cereal your
baby doesn’t like. If it’s good food—unopened and
unexpired—the Issaquah Food Bank really needs it.
Families in crisis means pets in crisis—and a
desperate need for pet food, too. Don’t let your
neighbors go hungry tonight. Please give what you
can. Food donations may be left in the Church,
downstairs next to the elevators.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
ABOUT ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH SEE OUR WEB PAGE:
www.sjcissaquah.org
FORMS AND
FLIERS
Forms and fliers referenced in
today’s E-News.
April Extended Day Calendar
April Activity Calendar
Bishop Blanchet Summer Camps
Need a form not listed here? Check
the
Forms page for a more complete list.
UPCOMING
DATES
Friday, April 16.......................Pizza
Day
Monday, April 19-22................Iowa
Testing
Friday, April 23.......................9:00
am Mass Issaquah
Friday, April 23.......................1:45
pm Mass Snoqualmie at OLOS
Friday, April 23.......................Pizza
Day
Friday, April 30.......................Pizza
Day
WEEKLY
DATES
Fridays in Issaquah…........8:15
am Chess Club
