A reminder that the 2009 Spirit Wear orders are due to the School Office on Wednesday September 30. If you need an order form, go to the school website http://www.stjosephdg.org/school/index.php.
Proceeds benefit the 8th grade dinner/dance and any extra proceeds will benefit St. Joseph School.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
REMINDER - Gift Wrap Orders Due Monday 9/28/2009
Gift Wrap orders are due tomorrow, Monday September 28, 2009. If you are not ordering via the Internet, remember to return the order form (all copies) and payment (checks made payable to St. Joseph Parent Forum) in the large, white envelope provided earlier with the catalogs.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Homecoming 2009 Wrap-up
Thank you to everyone who made St. Joseph's School 2009 Homecoming a huge success! From the pep rally to the 8th grade pizza party to the day of events at Montini, it was a fun weekend for all.
We would like to especially thank:
Mrs. Stasi - For agreeing to the Pep Rally during school hours on Friday.
Sharon Harte - Pep Rally/Volleyball Games reschedule to Montini
The Roth's - Hosting the 8th Grade Pizza Party at their house for the 2nd year in a row!
Maribeth Ruf - Spirit Wear Sales
And most importantly, a big THANK YOU to Mary Durkin who works tirelessly year after year in making SJS Homecoming Weekend the best event anywhere for both children and parents.
We would like to especially thank:
Mrs. Stasi - For agreeing to the Pep Rally during school hours on Friday.
Sharon Harte - Pep Rally/Volleyball Games reschedule to Montini
The Roth's - Hosting the 8th Grade Pizza Party at their house for the 2nd year in a row!
Maribeth Ruf - Spirit Wear Sales
And most importantly, a big THANK YOU to Mary Durkin who works tirelessly year after year in making SJS Homecoming Weekend the best event anywhere for both children and parents.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Volleyball Games Location Change for Sunday 9/20/2009
All scheduled SJS Home Volleyball games will played at Montini this Sunday, September 20, 2009 in honor of Homecoming. This will affect the following teams:
5B @ 1:30 p.m.
7A @ 2:30 p.m.
8B-2 @ 3:30 p.m.
A very special THANK YOU to Montini for the use of their gym!
GO CRUSADERS!
5B @ 1:30 p.m.
7A @ 2:30 p.m.
8B-2 @ 3:30 p.m.
A very special THANK YOU to Montini for the use of their gym!
GO CRUSADERS!
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Protecting God's Children
With so many activities this year, please be sure to have completed the Protecting God's Children Program and a Background Check* if you are planning to volunteer your time at St. Joseph's. This is a requirement set forth from the Diocese which St. Joe's enforces out of safety and concern for our children.
Here is the link to the information on the school website or contact the school office for more information.
http://www.stjosephdg.org/school/parent_volunteer.php
*If you are a "seasoned" St. Joe Parent who has already gone through the PGC Program, you may need to have a second background check performed as they are only good for a set amount of time. The School Office will contact you if you need to submit to a new background check.
Here is the link to the information on the school website or contact the school office for more information.
http://www.stjosephdg.org/school/parent_volunteer.php
*If you are a "seasoned" St. Joe Parent who has already gone through the PGC Program, you may need to have a second background check performed as they are only good for a set amount of time. The School Office will contact you if you need to submit to a new background check.
Monday, September 14, 2009
8th Grade Motto T-Shirts - Orders due 9/16/2009
The order form for the 8th Grade Motto T-Shirts was sent home in the Friday folder last week.
ORDERS ARE DUE BY WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 16, 2009.
The cost is $10 and the order form and payment (if check, payable to St. Joseph School) needs to be returned to Anne Ryan c/o Lauren Ryan Room 101 by Wednesday.
Monday, September 7, 2009
LAST CALL - Feed My Starving Children Attendees
Feed My Starving Children - Tuesday November 10
Anyone who did not sign up their 8th grader at the Meet and Greet will need to contact Terese Lamoureaux ASAP if their 8th grader would like to participate. We have 40 of 50 slots filled. If we do not get another 10 8th graders, we will fill the empty spots with some family members who have expressed interest.
Anyone who did not sign up their 8th grader at the Meet and Greet will need to contact Terese Lamoureaux ASAP if their 8th grader would like to participate. We have 40 of 50 slots filled. If we do not get another 10 8th graders, we will fill the empty spots with some family members who have expressed interest.
2009 SPIRIT WEAR ORDERS - 8th Grade Fundraiser
Information on this year's Spirit Wear Order, which is the major fundraiser* for the 8th Grade Class, was sent home last week and is available on-line through the SJS Website. Here is the link:
http://www.stjosephdg.org/school/spiritwear.php
Orders are due by September 3o, 2009.
*For those of you who missed the 8th Grade Parent Meeting after Meet and Greet last month, the 8th Grade Class traditionally sponsors various fundraisers through-out the year to offset the cost of the 8th Grade Dinner-Dance which is free to all students and their parents. In addition, at graduation, the class then makes a contribution to the school as a legacy to their years at St. Joe's. Previous gifts have included outdoor benches, crucifixes/religious statues, and most recently, carpeting and hallway improvements to the gym area.
http://www.stjosephdg.org/school/spiritwear.php
Orders are due by September 3o, 2009.
*For those of you who missed the 8th Grade Parent Meeting after Meet and Greet last month, the 8th Grade Class traditionally sponsors various fundraisers through-out the year to offset the cost of the 8th Grade Dinner-Dance which is free to all students and their parents. In addition, at graduation, the class then makes a contribution to the school as a legacy to their years at St. Joe's. Previous gifts have included outdoor benches, crucifixes/religious statues, and most recently, carpeting and hallway improvements to the gym area.
Basketball Try-outs
Basketball Try-out dates and times have been published:
All students signed up for basketball must attend the evaluation for their grade.
Any student unable to attend their evaluation will be placed on the B team.
Teams are made by dividing the best evaluated athletes on A team. Then the remaining athletes are slotted for the B team. If there are 2 B teams, the athletes will be divided up equally per B team.
8th Grade BOYS - Saturday September 12 from 2:15 - 3:45 p.m.
8th Grade GIRLS - Saturday September 19 from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
All students signed up for basketball must attend the evaluation for their grade.
Any student unable to attend their evaluation will be placed on the B team.
Teams are made by dividing the best evaluated athletes on A team. Then the remaining athletes are slotted for the B team. If there are 2 B teams, the athletes will be divided up equally per B team.
DGN & DGS/District 99 Registration & Pre-Entrance Test
All 8th Graders should have received the Community High School District 99 (DGN and DGS) Enrollment packet which was sent home last week via school.
The packet contained important information on the registration process and form (blue-DGS or purple-DGN) which must be returned to its respective high school by September 18, 2009. In addition, the packet also contained information on the Pre-Entrance Test scheduled for Saturday September 26 from 7:45 a.m. to approximately 11:45 a.m. at Downers Grove South (for both schools.)
Even if you are planning on sending your child to a private school at this time, considering registering with District 99. First, the Pre-Entrance Test is good testing practice and it will have your child in place to go to District 99 if you choose to go with the public high school after all. (It is only September you know. Next year is a long ways away (relatively speaking of course!))
The packet contained important information on the registration process and form (blue-DGS or purple-DGN) which must be returned to its respective high school by September 18, 2009. In addition, the packet also contained information on the Pre-Entrance Test scheduled for Saturday September 26 from 7:45 a.m. to approximately 11:45 a.m. at Downers Grove South (for both schools.)
Even if you are planning on sending your child to a private school at this time, considering registering with District 99. First, the Pre-Entrance Test is good testing practice and it will have your child in place to go to District 99 if you choose to go with the public high school after all. (It is only September you know. Next year is a long ways away (relatively speaking of course!))
8th Grade Confirmation Meeting - 9/30/2009
Grade 8 Parent & Student Confirmation Meeting
WHEN: Wednesday, September 30
TIME: 7-8:30 pm in the Church
WHEN: Wednesday, September 30
TIME: 7-8:30 pm in the Church
7th & 8th Grade Halloween Party
7th & 8th Grade Halloween Party
Who: 7th and 8th Grade Classes
Where: Orchard Brook Clubhouse
When: Saturday, October 31st
Time: 7 pm to 10 pm
Price: $10.00 includes pizza and beverage
R.S.V.P. with payment: Theresa Lucas co: Karoline Rm#201
Special Note: This is a lock in, once in, your child may not leave until a designated parent picks them up.
The 7th Grade Moms have come up with the idea of having a Halloween party for the 7th & 8th grade SJS classes on Halloween night. We have reserved the Orchard Brook clubhouse and have arranged for Fr. Matt to join us in the festivities with swing dance lessons! We will however, need everyones' help for the following activities.
**Music (put together a play list of great music on an ipod, approx. 2 hours worth of music, repeats ok)
**Games (fun activities such as apple bobbing)
**Haunted House (the girls locker room is available for a funfreaky haunted house - spaghetti guts, fake chain saws, anything you can think of)
**Decorations (streamers, pumpkins, etc.)
**Set up (setting up tables and chairs, electric cords for stereo, etc.)
**Tear Down (putting it all away!)
**Parent Chaperones
We can assign these tasks to teams (i.e. 7th Grade Girls Volleyball B team takes set up) to make it easy but it would be best if each team volunteered for something that they would like to do.
We need an 8th grade contact person and a 7th grade contact person.
For more information, please contact Theresa Lucas at (630)728-9915 or via the web at tlucas3649@gmail.com
Who: 7th and 8th Grade Classes
Where: Orchard Brook Clubhouse
When: Saturday, October 31st
Time: 7 pm to 10 pm
Price: $10.00 includes pizza and beverage
R.S.V.P. with payment: Theresa Lucas co: Karoline Rm#201
Special Note: This is a lock in, once in, your child may not leave until a designated parent picks them up.
The 7th Grade Moms have come up with the idea of having a Halloween party for the 7th & 8th grade SJS classes on Halloween night. We have reserved the Orchard Brook clubhouse and have arranged for Fr. Matt to join us in the festivities with swing dance lessons! We will however, need everyones' help for the following activities.
**Music (put together a play list of great music on an ipod, approx. 2 hours worth of music, repeats ok)
**Games (fun activities such as apple bobbing)
**Haunted House (the girls locker room is available for a funfreaky haunted house - spaghetti guts, fake chain saws, anything you can think of)
**Decorations (streamers, pumpkins, etc.)
**Set up (setting up tables and chairs, electric cords for stereo, etc.)
**Tear Down (putting it all away!)
**Parent Chaperones
We can assign these tasks to teams (i.e. 7th Grade Girls Volleyball B team takes set up) to make it easy but it would be best if each team volunteered for something that they would like to do.
We need an 8th grade contact person and a 7th grade contact person.
For more information, please contact Theresa Lucas at (630)728-9915 or via the web at tlucas3649@gmail.com
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