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Our mission is to create a faith-centered community that educates and inspires students to reach their God-given potential.
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A Note from the Principal
It was nice to see so many parents at Mass yesterday. All parents, Catholic or not, are always welcome to join us for school Masses. I appreciated Fr. John's suggestion to all of us that we let a simple, "God loves me," be our prayer throughout Lent. I sure hope that your daughters and sons have many reminders of that each day. Part of the Examen, the prayer that our students participate in almost every day, is being aware of God in all parts of the day. Hopefully, in praying the Examen, our students are aware of God's love for them.
I'm looking forward to next week. Starting Wednesday evening and lasting through the day Thursday, we are hosting a gathering of heads of school, principals and pastors from Jesuit parishes schools across the country. We'll discuss what it means to be grade schools in Jesuit parishes and how that makes us unique amongst Catholic grade schools. This group gathered for the first time last year in Washington, DC. St. Joseph is a leader in this initiative which serves our interest in more intentionally incorporating Ignatian spirituality and identity in our school.
Enjoy the weekend,
Patrick
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Heroic Leadership: An Evening with Chris Lowney
March 9, 2017 from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Auditorium
Teacher, parents, and friends of St. Joseph are invited to attend our guest speaker,
Chris Lowney, as he discusses his book Heroic Leadership and the life of Pope Francis. Drawing on Chris's unique background as a one-time Jesuit seminarian who later served as a Managing Director of JP Morgan & Co, Heroic Leadership paints a refreshing new vision of who leaders are and how they live.
St. Joseph School has purchased copies of the book Heroic Leadership for this session. If you would like a complimentary copy, please stop by the advancement office.
Free childcare for current St. Joseph students will be provided through the BASEP office. Please include the number of children attending BASEP.
Desserts and refreshments will be served.
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For current St. Joseph School families, all new families or families adding siblings, enrollment contracts for the 2017/2018 school year will be
emailed through FACTS on 3/17/17
. If you have any questions regarding applications for new families or new siblings, please contact Barbara Steinhauser at 206-329-3260 x 243. If you have any questions regarding re-enrollment of existing students, please contact the Business Office at x 222.
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St. Joseph Parent Association Board (PAB) Needs You!
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Join the PAB in our mission of supporting and enriching our school community. Contributing your ideas, experiences and talents is key to our success, not to mention a great way to earn your volunteer hours!
So come join the fun!
Send the materials listed below to pab@stjosephsea.org by March 24th.
Please include a brief personal & professional bio, previous volunteer experience and grade(s) of student(s).
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Congratulations to our Spelling Bee Winners!
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1st-3rd grade: Champion: Calla F.; Runner-Up: Patrick M.
4th & 5th grade: Champion: Eleanor S.; Runner-Up: Kara C.
6th-8th grade: Champion: Sarah M.; Runner-Up: Tess M.
Sarah will represent St. Joe's in the local bee on March 19th!
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Announcements
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Lunchroom cashier needed
Cashier needed in the lunchroom, 5 days per week from 10:45-1:00 p.m. Contact Patrick Fennessy with interest.
2nd annual Math Carnival,
Thursday, March 2, 2017 from
5:30 - 7:30 pm in the Social Hall
Grades K-5 come explore math with your children! Play games, make guesses, collect data. Learn games that help make math easy and fun for your family.
Estimation, fractions,
measurement, geometry as well as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
EARN PRIZES!! Drop in for a few minutes or stay the whole time.
St. Joseph Parish Ceili
Saturday, March 11th at
6pm
This is truly an event for all ages, so gather your entire family, don your green, and join us for an evening of fun with the Parish Clan. Doors Open at 6pm - enjoy a traditional Irish buffet of corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, soda bread and rolls; listen to live traditional Irish music by "Mooncoyne" and watch Irish dancing by "Tara Academy of Irish Dance".
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Due to pass closures the ski bus
has been moved to Friday, March 4.
There are no refunds as the bus is still going up and was not cancelled. No need to revise paperwork. Email Clancy Small
if you can not make it so we know who is supposed to be on the bus.
French Club is starting
next week!
Through active learning and creative play, Véronique Proietto, a native of France, will take her students into the heart of the French language and culture. Each week, a different topic is introduced through fun activities and games that engage children to learn not only the language, but also cultural aspects about France: French food; French impressionists, Monsieur Eiffel and his famous tower, French medieval castles, etc. Email
Lisa Mansoori to register.
- Grades: K-5
- Tuesdays 2:00 to 3:00
- Dates: 3/7 to 6/6
(no class 4/11 and 4/18)
- Registration fees: $165
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Annual St. Joseph Girl Scout Cookie Troops Sale!
The Girl Scout troops will be selling cookies the weeks of March 6th-16th. Please come out and support our troops! We will be selling cookies near the prayer garden after school the following days:
Mon., March 6: 2nd grade troop
Tues., March 7: 3rd grade troop
Mon., March 13: 3rd grade troop
Tues., March 14: 3rd grade troop
Wed., March 15: 6th grade troop
Thurs., March 16: 2nd grade troop
Back by popular demand are Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Trefoils, Savannah Smiles (Lemon), and Do Si Do cookies. In addition our gluten free cookie -Toffee (gluten free) is back. Girl Scouts also has a new cookie - S'Mores. Each box is $5.00.
The 7th/8th grade exploratory drama class presents
'The Wizard of Oz'
Evening performances are scheduled for March 16 and 17 at 7:00 pm in the St. Joseph Auditorium.
Tickets will be sold at the door.
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Advancement Announcements
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Mid year commitment letters have been mailed.
This will give you a chance to be able to see how current you are in your school commitments. Any questions, please
contact Jaymie Mills
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Save the Date: Saddle Up! St. Joseph Rodeo Weekend November 3rd & 4th, 2017
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Reminders
- Sign-up for the Amazon Smile Program, a percentage of your purchase goes to our school
- Purchase Spirit Gear: duffel bags, umbrellas, scarves, socks and more.
New - St. Joseph Spirit Sport Shorts - $25
Get your blue and white St. Joe's sport shorts with our St. Joseph logo on the leg! Order a pair or two for you and your child to wear during a school sporting event or on a free dress day! These shorts go great with team jersey's! The shorts are unisex, great quality, and come in five sizes (youth small, medium, large and x-large, adult small and medium). Sample sizes in advancement. Note: these shorts are not required for any sport.
Order online today!
- Pick-up SCRIP cards each morning at 9 am in the lobby. Click for more information.
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Group Auction Parties
Below is a list of the upcoming auction parties. If you did not get the opportunity to get into one of the special group parties, you can still sign up. Email Cristina Murphy.
Barre3 Private Class for 24 - Friday, March 5th, $25/person
Barre 3 Private Class for 22, with the one and only Datza! Sunday, March 5th from 12-1 p.m. $25/person at the Capitol Hill Barre 3 studio (1404 12th Ave) Please note** we have a few spots to fill if you want to bring a friend**. We're currently at 18 with a max of 22 who can attend. If this is your first time to Barre 3, please come 15 minutes early!
Texas Hold'em Tournament for 60 - Saturday, April 1st, $160/person
You know when to hold'em and we know when to fold'em. Don't miss the annual St. Joseph Texas Hold'em Tournament on Saturday, April 1st. A fun-filled event will be held at the Waite's home in Madison Park. This will be an unforgettable night of cards, cocktails and friendly competition. Winnings will be divided four ways: amongst the top three finishers and St. Joseph School. Poker instructions will be provided, along with delicious food and beverages. Reserve your seat for this one night only, 60 persons total, with a $40 buy in at the door.
Lacrosse Clinic, May 2017 date TBD, $30/person
Lacrosse Clinic for 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th graders at a Washington Park. Date in May to be determined. Pagliacci Pizza after the clinic is finished
Football Clinic, May 21st, $30/child
Football clinic for grades 4th, 5th and 6th grade on Sunday, May 21st. Two St. Joe's Dads: Reilly Schanno and Gary Schmidt. This clinic will be held at the Seattle Tennis Club and will include one hour of instruction and one hour of a game. Snacks after!
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Counselors Corner
Here is what's happening in the counseling program this month!
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K
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1st
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2nd
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3rd
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4th
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5th
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6th
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7th & 8th
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Teasing
v. Joking
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Learning
dip/cliques
Snack & Chat
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Joining Groups/ Dealing with being left out
Snack & Chat
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Handling teasing/ Kelso's Choices Review
Snack & Chat
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Leadership Lab
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Ups and Downs of Friendship
Indoor
Game
Day W/F
Lunch & Recess
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Digital Citizenship/ Gender harassment
Indoor Game
Day W/F
Lunch & Recess
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Advisory
Indoor Game
Day W
Lunch
& Recess
7/8 Peer Mediation
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PARENT EDUCATION IN AND AROUND SEATTLE
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Overcoming Time Blindness to Strengthen Long-Term Planning Skills w/Dr. Cindy Dupuy - Thursday, March 16th from 7-8:30. Executive Functioning Speaker Series presented by Aspiring Youth. For parents and professionals. Location will be at Ryther. Click to RSVP. FREE.
- Pressure to Succeed and Toxic Stress with Dr. Laura Kastner - Monday, March 20th, 7:00-8:30 PM. Mercer Island High School Performing Arts Center. Click here for more information. ($10)
- Wise Minded Parenting Videos with Dr. Laura Kastner- Free videos.
- Keep Calm-7-day email mini course- Melissa Benaroya, FREE at ChildproofParenting.com.
- Parent Toolkit-An amazing resource for parents is called Parent Toolkit, Pre-K-12th Grade.
As always there is a wealth of information and resources for parents on my
Weebly webpage. Click here to access K-8th grade developmental sheets, program information, community resources and parenting education.
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Ex Libris: Lines from the Library
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Overdue Books Reminder: The end of trimester 2 is approaching. Please be sure to return all library books to the library before the end of the trimester.
The library is introducing a bookmark event!
Here is how it works:
- The theme of the bookmark is "People for Others." Any interpretation of this theme is welcome!
- Children will be given one bookmark only. They should make a draft on another sheet of paper and/or draw in pencil on the bookmark and then color it in later.
- If a child is interested in participating, he or she may pick up a template from the library during school hours. This is not a mandatory event.
- Students will not be given school time to work on the bookmarks. It is meant to be an at-home activity.
- Please turn in the completed bookmarks any time before St. Patrick's Day, Friday, March 17th. Only bookmarks on the template will be accepted.
- All submitted bookmarks will have color copies made and be available in the school library throughout the rest of this year.
Thank you to all who choose to participate! Have fun!
Please email or call Merry or Jean in the library with any questions.
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Parish Announcements
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Welcome the Stranger:
St. Joseph Response to
the Refugee Crisis
Thursday, March 2nd at 7pm
in the Parish Center
Thanks to Mr. Patrick Fennessy on behalf of the school, we are making plans to host refugees in the school owned house directly across the street for the next
6 months.
Fr. John convened a Task Force last year and they have decided to partner with International Rescue Committee.
Nicky Smith Executive Director of IRC will be our guest speaker. There will be an opportunity to sign-up to help furnish the house and support the families living there.
Contact Deacon Steve at 206-965-1646 for more information.
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St. Joseph Women's Ministry invites you to
On Saturday, March 4 from 9 am to 12:30 pm in the Parish Center. Bring a friend and join our vibrant group of women for continental breakfast and time for reflection.
Four women of different generations from our community will share how they've experienced the theme in their lives, followed by small group discussion and reflection. Questions? Email Deacon Steve or Denise Cassidy.
This event is free! All are welcome!
Agape Trip 2017
Agape Service project is a one week long service immersion trip for current 5th-8th graders. It is held in Whatcom County and organized through Western Washington University's Newman Center.
This year's trip will begin Sunday, July 30th and end Friday afternoon, August 4th.
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Nine Days of Grace: Novena 2017 Building Bridges,
Building Hope
Join Fr. Pat Kelly, S.J., Lisa Dennison, and Kent Hickey, presenters Wednesday, March 8 - Thursday, March 16, 2017
Weekdays: 12:30 pm at Chapel of St. Ignatius, Seattle University or 7:00 pm at St. Joseph Church, Seattle, Saturday: 1:00 pm at St. Joseph Church, Sunday: 1:00 pm at Chapel of St. Ignatius.
Are you longing to restore your relationships with God and others, and renew hope? Come experience for yourself the surprising graces of "Building Bridges, Building Hope," a unique nine-day Lenten retreat in the midst of daily life!
Free with offering. Join us for one, some or all of the days at either location; or make the retreat online. Click for more information or call (206) 329-4824.
Sponsored by the Ignatian Spirituality Center, Seattle.
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The 2nd Annual St. Vincent de Paul
ZUMBA NIGHT OUT
& Wine Fundraiser
Join Melanie Skinner (Zumba instructor &
former Pacific Northwest ballerina) on Friday, March 3 from 6-7:30 pm at the Mt. Baker Community Club House. Event followed by
wine and cheese.
Workout Attire Suggested. Contact Donna Whitford with questions.
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Seattle Prep Drama sails the high seas as we present the madcap musical comedy, Anything Goes.
Join our award-winning drama program and the cast of 45 Seattle Prep students as we bring to life the whimsical 1930's musical, Anything Goes. The performances run February 24-March 5. Showtimes are Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm, Sundays at 2pm.
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Submissions for the FLASH! are due by Tuesday at 2 p.m. each week.
Contact kconnally@stjosephsea.org with questions or short blurbs for submission.
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