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Eagle's Eye

July 27, 2023

Eagle's EyeJuly 27, 2023
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Mission Statement

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.

orientation

Our first Orientation is on Monday, August 7th beginning at 6pm in the Parish Center. This orientation is for parents of students:

  • New to the school in any grade level
  • Entering PreK 3
  • Entering VPK (Prek 4)
  • Entering Kindergarten

These meetings are for parents only. Children should not attend these orientation meetings. Thank you in advance for making other childcare arrangements for your child(ren).

New to SJCS? What's next?

Again, a big welcome to all of our new families at SJCS! We are happy to have you. We know that the transition to SJCS can be overwhelming. Please know that we are here to help.


New School Year Packets

Earlier this week, New School Year Packets became available, and we had our first uniform sale. For those of you who have already come by, you should have received your child's class assignment and car tags. Additionally, you should have completed an emergency card. If you haven't been by yet, no worries. You can come by anytime that the school office is open (Monday through Thursday from 9am until 3pm and on Fridays from 9am until noon).


Uniforms

Also, we have had our first uniform sale! If you weren't able to come to the sale, there are two more opportunities (see dates below). Uniforms can only be purchased at SJCS. If you have questions while making your selections, please don't hesitate to ask. We have New Uniforms being sold in the gym, and Used Uniforms are being sold in the Science Lab.


Orientation

All new families to SJCS are encouraged to attend our Orientation on Monday, August 7th at 6pm. We will begin in the parish center. These meetings will last an hour and a half or two hours. Children should not attend these meetings.


Open House for PreK through Grade 5

Make plans to bring your child to school on Tuesday, August 8th. Bring their school supplies and visit the classroom/teacher. Pop in anytime between 10am and Noon.


Middle School Boot Camp
All middle school students are required to attend Boot Camp on Tuesday, August 8th from 9am until noon. Students should be in full school uniform (regular uniform; doesn't have to be Mass) and bring their school supplies with them. This is a requirement for all middle school students.

Middle school boot camp - required

All students in grades 6 through 8 are required to attend Boot Camp on Tuesday, August 8th from 9am until noon. Middle school students should be dropped off between 8:45am and 9am using morning carline procedures. Students must be in full regular school uniform (not Mass uniform) and should bring school supplies. Parents should park their cars and pick their middle schooler up from the homeroom class at noon. This is mandatory for all middle school students!

Donations Needed

We are looking for donations of food items for hospitality during teacher meetings next week. If you are interested in making a donation, please check out the Sign Up Genius by clicking on the link below. Remember that parents earn one volunteer hour for every $10 spent on items requested from the school.


https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F4AA4AF2EABFC1-staff

Lunches

Maschio's returns for the coming school year as our lunch provider. The cost for a regular lunch will be $4.75 this school year.

Maschio's Food Allergy Management Program

If your child requires a special menu for food allergies or other food-related conditions, please fill out one of the following forms and submit it to the email address listed in the forms.


Food Allergy Management Program - English

Food Allergy Management Program - Spanish

Uniform Sales

Uniform Sales will be:


Tuesday, August 1 from 12pm-5pm

Saturday, August 5th from 9am-12pm


*Remember that all students in grades 4 through 8 will need to purchase a new Mass uniform. This is a full new uniform that has never been sold at SJCS before. Please make plans to bring your student with you during one of our uniform sale dates so that he/she can try on the uniform before purchase.

uniform questions answered

What color pants do boys in grades 4-8 wear on Mass days?

All boys in grades 4-8 should wear khaki pants from Sir Walter. When ordering online, please select flat front pants.


May boys in grades 4 and 5 wear khaki shorts?

No. While boys in fourth and fifth grade will wear khaki pants on Mass days, Khaki shorts are reserved for middle school students.


Are girls in grades 4-8 allowed to wear the old Mass skirt on days other than Mass days?

Yes. If girls in grades 4-8 would like to wear the old Mass skirt on non-Mass days, that is acceptable. *Remember that the skirt must be no shorter than 3 inches above the bend in the back of the knee. The Mass skirt should only be worn with white polo (not blue, red or grey). The new Mass skirt must be worn on Mass days.


Are hoodies acceptable?

We are phasing out the hoodies. If you previously purchased a hoodie, your child may wear it on Non Mass days, when the high temperature is below 80 degrees outside. We are not selling hoodies moving forward. Further, hoodies will not be acceptable in future school years.


When can my child wear a Booster shirt?
Booster shirts may be worn with PE shorts on PE days. They can also be worn on dress down days, of course.


Are we still honoring Throwback Thursday?

No. Booster shirts may be worn with PE shorts on PE days. Booster shirts are no longer acceptable on Thursdays with uniform bottoms.


Can my child's black shoe on Mass day have a white sole?

No, all students must be in a solid black shoe on Mass days. Laces must also be black.


What hair accessories may my daughter wear?

Hair accessories (headbands, bows, ponytail holders, etc.) must match the uniform. Therefore, colors such as white, blue, and grey are acceptable.


What is the rule for haircuts for my child?

Hair for boys and girls must be natural color; it may not have highlights or be dyed. Boys' hair must be above the eyebrow and collar. Further, boys may not have mohawks or any designs shaved into their heads.

When can I purchase uniforms for cool weather?

We will have additional uniform sale dates later in the Fall, before the cool weather hits. Also, you can always order uniform items online from Sir Walter directly.


Do I need to purchase a Mass uniform for my child if he/she has PE on Mass days?

Yes. All students in Kindergarten through Grade 8 must be in Mass uniforms on Mass days (Wednesdays). If your child has PE on Wednesdays, your child's homeroom teacher will guide you in what works best for that particular age group.


Do parents have to wear something specific when going on field trips with the class?

Yes. While it was encouraged last year, it will be enforced this year. All parents going on a field trip with the class must wear a SJCS shirt. You can purchase a polo shirt from Sir Walter or our Booster club has a variety of tshirt options.

Uniform Sale Volunteers

Want to get ahead on your service hour commitment for the 2023-2024 school year? SJCS parents are required to complete 20 hours of service to the school each academic year. Our Fall Uniform Sales are a great way to log some hours before the school year even starts. If you are interested in volunteering at any of the Fall Uniform Sales (see dates above), please reach out to Ms. Summer at sdehaven@stjosephwhschool.org or call 293-3311 to let us know that we can count on you.

School office closed

The school office will close on Thursday, August 3rd at 11am so that office staff can attend orientation. The office will reopen on Friday, August 4th.

Scholarships

If you still do not have an Award ID# for your state funded scholarship, we encourage you to keep checking. Additionally, if you applied before July 1st, we urge you to make a phone call to follow up about your application. We recognize that families have been on hold for hours when trying to reach the scholarship companies. However, those with the patience to wait on hold have learned that something was wrong with their application, it's been rectified, and they've received the award. This is an example where perseverance pays off.


If you haven't received your Award ID# and aren't sure what to do, call the school office and let us help you! We want all families to receive these scholarship dollars. From our experience so far, everyone is receiving the award until the funds run out.

Fingerprint Process for volunteers

Please remember that there are many times throughout the school year, where parents choosing to come on campus must be fingerprint cleared through the Diocese of Orlando. This includes volunteering at special events or chaperoning field trips. The fall is always such a busy time for the diocesan fingerprint office, and clearance can take weeks depending on circumstances. If you are a new parent to SJCS, or your fingerprints have expired, we urge you to consider taking care of this requirement now!


The steps for being fingerprint cleared are as follows:

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Resources

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
  • Registering for a lunch account
  • PikMyKid User Guide (English)
  • PikMyKid User Guide (Spanish)
  • Fingerprinting/Safe Environment Certification Instructions
  • Fingerprinting/Safe Environment Certification
  • Uniform Company
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St. Joseph Prayer

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.
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St. Joseph Catholic School

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

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