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.

Beginning tomorrow, Friday, October 13th, the flow will morning carline will change! The only way to enter the parish center parking lot will be from Hwy 17. Parents will not be able to enter the parking lot from Unity Way! The North Unity Way gate will be closed for morning carline.

A very special thank you to the Jones family for sponsoring the police officer at Mass this week. 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.

Please remember that school is closed this Monday, October 16th for Teacher Professional Development. We hope you enjoy the long weekend with your family.

Thank you to all who attended the PTO meeting earlier this week, or a subsequent meeting on Wednesday or Thursday. If you attended one of the PTO meetings, don't forget to give yourself 2 volunteer hours. Also, all students whose parents attended a PTO Meeting, or came in to watch the video, may dress down tomorrow.

If you didn't attend the meeting, or haven't been in to watch the video, watch for communication from Mrs. Haas.

We have almost reached our goal! Do you scan your receipts for St. Joseph? If not, we need your help! You can earn money for our school at no cost to you! And, when we reach $150, Mrs. Haas will give the whole school a dress down day! It's simple. Download the Boxtops app and start scanning your receipts every time you shop at Publix, Walmart, Dollar Stores, etc. If everyone helps, the money will add up. During the month of September, only 24 parents scanned receipts; can you imagine how much money we would earn if we had more participation?!?!

Earlier this week, St. Joseph Catholic School has raised $122.60! We are less than $30 from our goal. If you aren't already scanning, please do so! This is free money and goes right to PTO and benefits our students and teachers.

Our Student Service Council is excited to launch our School Store! The School Store will be open from 7:30am-7:50am on Mondays and Fridays in the downstairs hallway. Students may purchase school supplies on their way to class.

All students are invited to attend the 4:30pm Mass this Saturday, October 14th. Come to Mass in your Mass uniforms and see Mrs. Insua after Mass for a dress down pass.

Our church is holding a training for students interested in becoming altar servers. The training will be Saturday, October 21st at 10am in the church. Call the church office if you have any questions.

Picture retakes are scheduled for Wednesday, October 18th. These retakes are specifically for students in the following circumstances:

• Students who are new to our school, or were absent on our original Picture Day.
• Students who were not in complete Mass uniform on our original picture day. Perhaps your child was waiting on a tie or a Mass dress shirt.
• Students who purchased pictures, but for some reason the parent isn't happy with the picture ( in this case, be sure to return your package of pictures).

SJCS students will join millions of students around the world in a National Day of Praying the Rosary on Wednesday, October 18th. Our school community will come together in the church for a Living Rosary. Parents are invited to join us.

Fall Fest is just a little less than a month away! HOW WILD! Fall Fest is our largest attended events of the school year! You will not want to wait in line to purchase tickets for food, games, or raffles. Get your tickets now by clicking on the QR code below. Options include:

• Wristband for $30. The wristband will give your child unlimited use of games or inflatables. This does not include purchasing food or bakery items. Wristbands will be $35 on the day of the Fall Fest.
• Class Basket Tickets $1 each. Classes will create raffle baskets. Buy your chances for $1.
• Food and Game Tickets $1 each. We only use tickets the day of the Fall Fest. We will have a table where you can purchase tickets the day of the event, but you are encouraged to preorder some to avoid waiting in line.
• 50/50 tickets are $1 each and can be prepurchased.
• Egg Rolls! There are a limited number of egg rolls being sold. We will run out. A dozen egg rolls cost $18. Order your egg rolls today! Thank you to the Vietnamese community for donating these scrumptious egg rolls!
• Finally, we are looking for sponsors to help offset the cost of the inflatables and other rentals. if you are interested, you can donate using the QR code.
• Use the QR code below to order tickets or use the link below: https://sjcswh.ejoinme.org/fallfest2023

Our SJCS PTO Poinsettia Sale is back! These gorgeous poinsettias come straight from the grower and are available by presale only. We know it's early to be thinking of Christmas poinsettias, but order yours today! These make great gifts! They are beautiful and better than what you can buy in stores. You won't be disappointed.

To order online: https://sjcswh.ejoinme.org/Poinsettia

Deadline to order is October 23rd.

Poinsettias will be available for pick up on campus on Tuesday, November 28th. Please reach out to Mrs. Burns at missyburns14@gmail.com with questions or to help out.

Mr. Art is beginning an afterschool art class for middle school students. If students are interested, they need to see Mr. Art to get a registration form. The cost is free. Art class will meet on Tuesday afternoons from 3 - 4:30pm.

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