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Issaquah and Snoqualmie E-News

May 13, 2010

 

Annual Fund Is Due This Month

The Annual Fund is our second largest fundraiser and all contributions go towards our yearly operating budget.  Many thanks to all of you who have pledged and donated!  Your contributions are greatly appreciated!

Our goal is 100% participation. If you have not donated, please do so by May 31, 2010.  As noted in the Tuition and Fundraising Agreement, every family is asked to make a yearly contribution.  Please remember that every dollar counts.

Also, if your company provides a matching gift program, your contributions to the annual fund can be matched. Please contact you employer for more information. Matching gift programs play a huge role in making your contribution go even further.

If you have any questions, please contact either Ann Shikany at ashikany@sjsissaquah.org or Carol Willard at cwillard@sjsissaquah.org.

Yearbook Picture Deadline - Friday, May 14

Thank you to everyone who submitted photos for the yearbook! We’re still looking for some CYO TEAM photos for:

SOCCER:
Kindergarten coached by Meg Wilson and Rob Pitre
1st grade- coached by Kevin Pera and Joe Yellig
1st grade- coached by Lacey Curley and Joachim Rosario
ALL second grade teams
3rd grade girls – coached by Pat Glaze

BASKETBALL:
4th grade boys

VOLLEYBALL:
7 grade girls
5 grade girls

If you have an electronic copy of any of these teams, please send to tk9800@ihmail.com at the highest resolution. Photos need to be received by       May 14th to be included in the yearbook. Thank you.

Outreach for St. Martin de Porres Shelter - May 6 - May 21

We are collecting travel size personal hygiene products for the St. Martin de Porres men’s shelter in Seattle. The organization provides a safe and dignified shelter for homeless men age 50 and older.

Please bring in your individual sized soaps, cream, shampoo’s and other personal items to assist those in need! Thanks for supporting our community!

http://www.ccsww.org/site/PageServer?pagename=homeless_stmartin

Walk-a-thon News

A round of applause to our WAT co-chairs Malou Leonardo and Theresa Baker for a job well done.  A huge thank you to all of the wonderful parent volunteers who helped in so many ways.  Thank you to all the students, staff and parents who walked.   All your effort and energy was greatly appreciated.  All the students who walked in the WAT received a free dress pass.  This pass expires on Thursday, May 27 so please be sure to use your pass soon.

Please remember each family is required to procure at least $100 in donations.  This is stated in your registration contract.  Pledge donations are due Friday, May 21.

SpringFEST 

St. Joe’s Idol – LET THE VOTING BEGIN!

The nominees for your 2010 St. Joe’s Idol are:  Kathy Gehrig, Kristi Rigoni, Winston Rendall, Kim Borom, Mrs. Helena Baldasty, Fr. Bryan, Patrick Herriman, Adam and Jenny Bluett, Melissa Dinkle, Jennifer Gryniewicz, Mike and Colleen Lillie, Mrs. Melissa Myers, Marti Himes, Daver Tiryakioglou, Heather Carrion, Stephanie Mitchell, Kathleen Olsen and Michele McDiarmid.

Vote today by sending email to stjoesidol@gmail.com – the top winners  will perform at SpringFest 2010.  Type your vote’s name in the subject line and click send.  It’s that easy.  Read next week’s newsletter to see who will be performing!

SpringFEST - Saturday, May 22nd 6pm-10pm., McCracken Party Barn

28603 SE 204th  Maple Valley – suggested $10 donation at the door

Fr. Bryan and Kathy Gehrig sing Journey?  REALLY?  Will there be a fog machine?  Costumes?  You have to show up to find out!  Relax and have fun reconnecting with old friends and make NEW friends during this adult only event.  There will be DJ music, dinner, dancing and our very own St. Joe’s Idol singing contest!  Who’s going to take the stage and sing this year?   We are an amazing school filled with wonderful families, students and teachers.  We look forward to seeing you at SpringFest 2010!

2010 Hearts and Hands Auction 

2010 Hearts and Hands Auction Procurement has begun!  Win a gift certificate!  For every item you procure by June 7, 2010, you will be entered into our Spring Procurement Contest.  One of our school families is already working on procuring a marathon package – 4 runs for one year (Seattle Jingle Bell Run, Issaquah Salmon Days, Seafair Torchlight Run, and TBD). 

Beginning May 3, 2010 you will be able to drop off your procured items every Monday from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. in the lower parking lot of the Issaquah Campus.  Please contact your inventory chairs, Cynthia Uribe mcuribe425@msn.com and Sarah Poeschl sj_poeschl@hotmail.com with any questions. 

The Procurement Committee is still looking for volunteers.  This is a great way to fill your auction volunteer 5 hour commitment.  Please contact Kelly Soligon ksoligon@hotmail.com or Michele Simmons wdwminnie1@msn.com for more information. 

Our Auction website www.sjsissaquah.maestroweb.com contains all of the forms, info, and ideas necessary to help you successfully procure any item.  

The Procurement Committee is still looking for volunteers.  This is a great way to fill your auction volunteer 5 hour commitment.  Please contact Kelly Soligon ksoligon@hotmail.com or Michele Simmons wdwminnie1@msn.com for more information. 

Financial  Sponsorship of the 2010 Hearts and Hands Auction

If you as an individual or through your personal business wish to sponsor the auction, please fill out the agreement form and return it to Jennifer Gryniewicz! In addition,  if you know of any businesses in the area that might be interested in sponsoring our school auction while getting some great advertising benefits in exchange, please pass this information along to them.  You can also contact Jennifer Gryniewicz j.gryniewicz@comcast.net or Terry Rendall terryleas@msn.com with business names and we will follow up!

Stranger Danger  Assembly in Snoqualmie

The students at the Snqoualmie Campus learned valuable information at the assembly last Friday.  Thank you Sensei Ken Watrous for this informative presentation.

May Fitness Calendar

The last Fitness Calendar of the year is now available! For those students that are participating in Mrs. Hughes fitness challenge please click here for the form.

Volunteer Hours

Volunteer hours for families are due by May 15, 2010. Click here for the Volunteer Form.

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

St James Cathedral Choir Camp

St. James Cathedral is offering a summer camp "Schola Contorum Choir Camp" for grades 4-8 the week of August 9th. For more information please click here.

Seattle Preparatory Summer Basketball Campus

This is an opportunity for your child to receive instruction and have fun with the coaches and players of the tradition rich Seattle Preparatory School basketball program. Please click here for the flyer.

Bishop Blanchet Summer Camps

Please click here for Bishop Blanchet High School Summer Sport Camp information sheet.


CYO

Fall Soccer Sign Ups

        Registration deadline: May 30, 2010.

Online registration is now open for St. Joseph's/MQP/OLOS Fall CYO Soccer 2010.  Please click on the following link  for St. Joseph CYO Fall Soccer 2010 Registration.  Once the online registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation with further registration and payment instructions.  Each player will be assigned a "Dashboard" that will include coach, practice and schedule information.  If you have any questions, please contact our Soccer Coordinator- Don Graves at don.graves@oracle.com or Andrea and Mario Padilla at mtpadilla@comcast.net


HIGH 5'S

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

First Communion Weekend

Saturday & Sunday, May 15th & 16th after all Masses except 8:15 AM

RCIA/C: Interested in Becoming Catholic?

Monday, May 17th, contact Claire or Phyllis for time and place: Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults and Children (RCIA/C). This is the starting date for a new Inquiry group. If you are interested in joining the Catholic Church this meeting is for you! For more information please contact Claire Salois (425) 413-2524 or Phyllis Johnson (425) 392-8497. Interested in learning more about RCIA/C?

Adult Education: State of Low Income Housing in our Diocese

Monday, May 17th at 7:00 PM in McGirl Hall. Low income housing is particularly relevant here in Issaquah with the development of several new low income housing options in areas where many within our parish live.

Adult Enrichment: State of Low Income Housing   


Monday, May 17th, 7:00 PM in McGirl Hall: John Hickman, CFO of Catholic Housing Services, will present, “State of Low Income Housing: Seattle Archdiocesan Housing Authority.” Rooted in the Gospel message of hope, our Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services care for some of the most vulnerable among us:  low-income individuals, families, seniors, and people with special physical and mental needs. Take some time to find out how this happens--see how St. Joseph parish is part of this ministry!

Knights of Columbus LUAU!

Come join in the family fun on Saturday, May 22nd at 6:00 PM in McGirl Hall. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to enjoy your favorite Hawaiian food and drink. Music provided by members of The Seattle Ukulele Players! There will be fun games & prizes for the kids! Proceeds will go to support our Seminarians. Tickets on sale after the Sunday morning Masses; Adults: $25, Families: $45.

Parish Food Drive - Ongoing

Food donations may be left in the Church, downstairs next to the elevators.


FORMS AND FLIERS

Forms and fliers referenced in today’s E-News.

Bishop Blanchet Summer Camps

Seattle Prep Basketball Camp

Soccer Registration due by May 30th

Soccer Head Injury Waiver due by May 30th

Schola Contorum Choir Camp

Volunteer Time Sheet

Need a form not listed here? Check the Forms page for a more complete list.


UPCOMING DATES

     Friday, May 14.........................Pizza Day

     Friday, May 14.........................9:00 am Mass - Issaquah

     Friday, May 14.........................1:45 pm Mass - Snoqualmie at OLOS

     Thursday, May 20....................6:30 pm Art and Science Fair - Snoqualmie

     Friday, May 21.........................Pizza Day

     Saturday, May 22.....................6:00 pm - 10:00 pm SpringFest

     Tuesday, May 25......................6:30 pm Spring Concert at MQP

     Friday, May 28.........................Pizza Day

     Friday, May 28.........................9:00 am Mass - Issaquah

     Friday, May 28.........................1:45 pm Mass - Snoqualmie at OLOS

     Monday, May 31......................No School - Memorial Day

 WEEKLY DATES

    Fridays in Issaquah….................8:15 am Chess Club

 

 

 

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