Weekly Newsletter

February26,2017 FromthePrincipal’sDesk

Rice Bowl App

As part of our Lenten tradition, St. Joseph Catholic School supports the Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl program. Each family receives a Rice Bowl that may be used to remember those who are less fortunate.

For more information, please visit the CRS website. Cardinal Timothy Dolan has prepared a wonderful video defining “What is Lent?” http://www.crsricebowl.org/about/how-to-practice-lent

You can also download the Rice Bowl App for daily reflections and a new way to look at Lent. http://www.crsricebowl.org/about/app

Ash Wednesday begins March 1st Join us for 8:00 am Mass

Lent is a wonderful time for families to share and focus on deepening their relationship with Jesus as well as sharing their faith with those around them. Our lives are busy, but don’t forget to take time to help your child prepare for this beautiful season rooted in prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.

Check the end of our newsletter for a Lenten calendar, information on Holy Heroes Lenten Adventure, 10 Ideas for Lent, and Ash Wednesday. Make this a special time for your family as we prepare for Easter!

Manatee County Science Fair Winners

Last week our students did very well during the awards ceremony for the Manatee County Science Fair.

Olivia Zeppi received a 1st place for Behavioral & Social Sciences.

Colin Heina received a 3rd place for Animal Sciences.

Arianna Longo received a 3rd place for Behavioral & Social Sciences.

Alina Chacko received a 3rd place for Biomedical & Health Sciences.

Carson Winters received a 3rd place for Chemistry.

Coral Bell received a 3rd place for Plant Sciences.

It was Olivia Zeppi’s night to shine, as she also received a Broadcom Masters Award and was chosen to represent Manatee County at the State Science Fair!

Congratulations to these students and to Mrs. Kowalski who guided them through their projects this year! 30% of our 7th grade class received awards at the Regional Science Fair!

Science in Kindergarten

Our Kindergarten students learned to state a hypothesis, conduct their process-observations, and record and share their conclusions! Learning about dental health was certainly fun!

VPK Shared “If President I Would…” Safety Patrol Offers Outstanding Service Each Day

K of C Regional Free Throw Contest

Congratulations to Veronica McMahon, who received second place for her age division, and to Lane Kolbe who received first place, in the regional Knights of Columbus free throw contest. Lane Kolbe will advance to the State Competition!

Mark Your Calendar for Special Events March 6 – 16 ITBS Testing (Grades 2 – 8) March 13 9:00 am Mass with Bishop March 18 Hawaiian Polynesian Luau 5:00 – 8:00 pm - Parish Center March 19 Paul Todd Concert – 6:30 pm – Parish Center March 25 Latino Fest – 5:00 pm – Parish Center April 1 5K Run/Walk at Coquina Beach – 8:00 am April 28 Spaghetti Dinner – A Night in Venice – 6:00 pm May 6 Father-Daughter Dance (Save your Easter dress!) TBD Mother-Son Event

Hot Lunch

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Monday3:00PM3:00PM Violin Class3:15PM JuniorLegionofMary3:15PM GardenClub

Tuesday3:00–3:45PM Choir–GradesK–83:15PM Grade7MathHelp–Mrs.

OwensWednesday

8:00AM3:00PM

Schoo lMass–AshWednesday

Thursday3:00PM WillyWonkaPractice3:00–4:00PM3:00PM Grade8MathHelp–Mrs.

Owens

FridaySPIRITDAY–PIZZALUNCH3:00–5:00PM OdysseyoftheMind

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SPORTS ACTIVITIES

Monday: Nothing

Tuesday: Away game vs. Sky Venice – Boys & Girls. There will be a bus there and back. The bus will need to leave by 2:20. (All team members meet by the office)

Wednesday: 3:00 – 5:00 pm Boys soccer practice (if they made playoffs)

Thursday: Boys quarter final game (if they made playoffs)

Friday: Nothing

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SpringPicturesMarch2,2017DressUpDay

Studentsdonothavetowearuniforms,butdoneedtofollowoutofuniformdresscode.Thedresscodecanbefoundintheschoolhandbookwhichisontheschool

websiteatwww.sjsfl.org.

TipsforSchoolPictureDay

1. Help your child pick out clothes and colors that look good on them. After all, your child is the star of the photo—not their shirt, so avoid slogans, logos, and big patterns. Make sure to check your flyer to see sample poses for your Picture Day. Some poses may show pants or skirts, so plan the complete outfit.

2. Glasses are okay! Lifetouch photographers know all the tricks to reduce glare.

3. Any hairstyle works for Picture Day. Schedule haircuts a few weeks ahead of time to allow hair to grow back a little, or you can go for a fresh-cut look.

4. Keep kids relaxed and ready to be themselves. Smiles can look fake if they’re practiced ahead of time. Remember, smiles are like french fries—they’re better when they’re fresh.

5. Don’t worry about “perfect”! That hair that always sticks up or a missing tooth shows your child just as they are right now—and you’ll enjoy looking back on that for years to come. On Picture Day, teachers and volunteers will help straighten collars and check posture.

Hawaiian Polynesian Luau

Date: March 18, 2017 • 5 – 8 pmLocation: St. Joseph Catholic Church Parish Center

3000 26th Street West, Bradenton, FL

Sponsored by the St. Joseph’s Knights of Columbus Council 5604

Profits will go to St. Joseph’s 8th Grade Sea Camp Marine Study Program

Presale tickets: Adults: $20 • Kids 8-14: $8 Tickets at the door: $25 for adults

For tickets please contact James Vanderhorst (941)-243-6995

Tickets in Church & School offices

www.beautifulseiofpolynesia.com

presented by the Beautiful Sei of Polynesia

Featuring some special guests

Come and taste the delicious cuisine of Polynesia, and let the Beautiful Sei of Polynesia take you on

a tour to the South Pacific Islands!

Here’s what you get for FREE:Daily Lenten ActivitiesYou’ll receive regular emails linking you to daily activities

Fun video & audio selectionsView and listen online to an array of Holy Heroes media

Activity DownloadsPrint out & enjoy coloring pages, word searches,crossword puzzles, mazes, and more!

Fun quizzes and much more!

Optional Lenten Adventure Products*Activity Books 1 and 2, “Lenten Roadmap to Easter” posters, and much more are also available for purchase with bonus material. Make this your best Lent ever!*No purchase necessary to participate in Lenten Adventure

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