St. Joseph Catholic School fosters a diverse community of disciples empowered through a rigorous and inclusive Catholic education rooted in Gospel values and service to others.

In today’s homily, Father Zach shared with us St. Rose of Lima’s story. He told us how she wanted to be a nun and her father didn’t approve because he wanted her to be safe and healthy. Finally, her father gave in and let her join the holy order. In the Gospel today, Jesus tells us how a landowner was generous to every worker and gave them their daily wage. The workers who had been there since the beginning were jealous of those who worked for an hour. The moral that I received from the story is the cure for envy is generosity.

Gabriela Lacen-Morales 8A

Today Father Zach talked about the story of the workers and a fair wage. There was a worker who worked all day and collected his usual wage and a worker who worked for an hour. They both received the same amount and the worker who worked all day got jealous because both got the same wage. You should be happy with what you get and not worry about what others get. Father Zach also talked about St. Rose of Lime. She was a happy woman because she knew God was always with her. People search for happiness their whole lives and it always slips away. They need to realize that God is their happiness and will never slip away.

Aidon Tran 8A

A very special thank you to the Moore Family for sponsoring our police officer this week for our school Mass. Family sponsors cover the $135 cost for our off duty Winter Haven Police Officer to be present on our campus during school Mass or other special events. The sponsoring family also receives 13.5 volunteer hours (as families earn 1 hour for every $10 when requested by the school). A special thank you to all families who have already scheduled a sponsorship of a police officer. If you are interested in sponsoring a police officer, please reach out to Ms. Summer at sdehaven@stjosephwhschool.org.

St. Joseph Catholic School welcomes four new teachers this year.

Ms. Tatiana Gandolff is the Math and Social Studies teacher in 4th grade. She has been a teacher for 16 years and has taught second, third, fourth, and fifth grade, as well as middle school and preschool. She is passionate about working with children to help them develop strong moral character qualities and strives to maintain a fun, welcoming environment in her classroom. She is new to Winter Haven and is looking forward serving the students and families in our community!

Mrs. Patty Becker is the middle school social studies teacher. She has been in education for over 30 years and has taught a variety of subjects across multiple grades including Middle School Language Arts and Social Studies. Mrs. Becker enjoys cooking, baking and spending time with her husband and three children in her free time.

Mrs. Jennifer Brown is teaching 3rd grade this year. She has been a teacher for 4 years and has taught 3rd grade. She has a daughter Skyler who attends Santa Fe High School.

Ms. Beth Main comes to SJCS with over 30 years teaching experience, many of which are in Gifted education. She will be teaching our Enrichment program this year for intermediate students. She enjoys those "a-ha" moments and watching kids take off when they learn something new.

We are so blessed to have these teachers join our staff.

St. Joseph Catholic Church is currently seeking an individual to fill the role of Director of Religious Education. To learn more and apply, please visit the Diocese of Orlando website of job postings. https://www.orlandodiocese.org/ministries-offices/human-resources/career-opportunities/

Thank you for your generous donations of School Supplies last week! We collected more than 12 boxes of school supplies. Our Sister Diocese in the Dominican Republic will be very happy to receive so many great supplies. Way to go, Eagles!

Cool weather will be here before we know it! Order your school approved outerwear today! Please use the order form above (there are copies available in the office). Payment is due at the time of the order.

We are already a third of the way there! As of this evening, we have raised $53.50 in Box Tops. All parents are encouraged to scan receipts (paper or digital) of purchases from stores such as Publix, Walmart, Target, Dollar Stores, etc. Every little bit helps! Once we earn $150, the whole school will earn a dress down day! Download the app and begin scanning today!

Parents are reminded that SJCS is closed on Friday, September 1st for Teacher Professional Development. School is also closed on Monday, September 4th for Labor Day!

This week, we celebrate those staff members who celebrate birthdays in the months of July and August. Our PTO will provide them with a special Panera lunch and sweet treat to commemorate their birthday. We wish the happiest of birthdays to:

JULY

Mrs. Arambarri - 7/1

Mrs. MacPhee - 7/3

Mrs. Blanton - 7/13

Ms. DeHaven - 7/21

Mrs. Harrison - 7/22

Mrs. Sunshine Brown - 7/23

AUGUST

Ms. Beth Brotherton - 8/5

Mrs. Magnole - 8/14

Mrs. Roberts - 8/15

Mrs. Jennifer Brown - 8/23

Mr. Flynn - 8/26

Mrs. Becker - 8/30

This section of the Eagle's Eye will remain in every edition of our newsletter. It will contain links to information that parents may need from time to time. When parents have questions, we urge you to check this section for possible links that could get you the information that you need.

• School Calendar
• Lunch Menus
• Maschio's Birthday Order Form
• Registering for a lunch account
• PikMyKid User Guide (English)
• PikMyKid User Guide (Spanish)
• Fingerprinting/Safe Environment Certification Instructions
• Fingerprinting/Safe Environment Certification
• Uniform Company
• Technology Responsible Use Policy for Students
• Parent Student Handbook
• Attendance Policy
• Accessing Facts Family Portal
• Family Portal Login
• Logging Service Hours: Parents and students can now enter and view their own service hours. You can use your app to view the hours, however, you have to use the web version to enter new hours. go to FACTS Family Portal. The district code is STJC-FL. Once logged in, click on the Family option in the menu on the left side. At the top of the screen, select the family member who will be adding the service hours. Click on the Add option on the right side of the screen in the Service Hours box. Fill out the information and click Save.

O Blessed Joseph, faithful guardian of my Redeemer, Jesus Christ, protector of Mary, the virgin Mother of God, I choose you this day to be my special patron and advocate and I firmly resolve to honor you all the days of my life. Therefore, I humbly ask you to receive me as your client, to instruct me in every doubt, to comfort me in every affliction, to obtain for me and for all the knowledge and love of the Heart of Jesus, and finally to defend and protect me at the hour of my death. Amen.

Principal: Mrs. Haas

Assistant Principal: Mr. Reilly

Assistant Principal: Mrs. Insua

Canonical Administrator: Fr. Tim LaBo

Superintendent: Mr. Fortier

Email: thaas@stjosephwhschool.org
Website: stjosephwhschool.org
Location: 535 Avenue M Northwest, Winter Haven, FL, USA
Phone: 863-293-3311