😷🤒🤢Illness Policy & Update

Over the past week we have seen an increase in staff and student absenteeism due to illness, with majority having flu-like symptoms. Flu symptoms can include: fever, cough, sore throat, runny/stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headache, fatigue, diarrhea and vomiting. 

 To help prevent the spread, we are advising families to keep students home if they are not feeling well. Those with flu-like symptoms should remain at home until at least 24 hours after they no longer have a fever or signs of a fever without the use of fever-reducing medicine.  

 If you plan to keep your child home please email the office and your child's homeroom teacher as soon as possible. All absences must be reported no later than 8:00 AM. 

👍🏻BIG Thanks from Grade 2

WOW!!! Second Grade made $910.00 at our raffle last week. Thanks to all of you for your generosity and support...it wouldn't have been successful without you!.

Used Book Sale is our next fundraiser on March 6th. Please send in all your unused books and ask your neighbors and family members. It's a great way to recycle books for a good cause

🐱🐶 SOC Loves Animals

Please help SOC by sending in any old towels or blankets that you no longer need.  PLEASE CLEAN THEM FIRST!  Ripped or torn items are acceptable. They will be used in the animal kennels.  Collections will take place until February 28th.  Questions – email Meredith at [email protected].  Thank you!

📚23-24 Yearbooks Remaining

There are a limited number of 2023-2024 School Yearbooks left for purchase.  If you wish to purchase one, please send $25 (cash or check) to the office in an envelope marked yearbook. 

📆Days off Reminder

Just a reminder there is no school Monday 2/17/25

🍔PTO Dine to Donate Night

The PTO has the following Dine to Donate Night planned for St. Joseph families

😊Texas Roadhouse West Side SJCS Dine to Donate Monday 2/24/2025.

👩🏻‍🏫MASH closet

Help us stock the snack cabinet for our teachers and staff! This little pick me up and way for them to easily grab a quick bite or drink is very helpful and appreciated by the staff. 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094FAEAE2CA2FD0-51124159-mash#/

⛪Safe Parish Update

With Valentine parties coming up fast I was reviewing our SafeParish systems. I noticed that there are MANY individuals that are not current with their Safe parish account.  A new training was added in January and needs to be completed ASAP.  All SafeParish users should log into their account and check the status.  If you click on My Account,  you can view items that need completed.

Remember when you create  an account you must complete all parts of the background check to be approved to volunteer.

1. Original online training
2. Background check through Selection.com (there is a $25 charge)
3. View quarterly trainings and complete them to stay current

 Please complete any updates ASAP.  Until this is completed you are unable to volunteer or work with youth at the school or parish.  Please contact me if you have any questions or need any assistance. 

👩🏽‍🧑🏻‍🏾Students of the Month for January

We are so excited to recognize our Students of the Month for January. One student from each grade level will be nominated by teachers every month and recognized on the morning announcements. Students were called to Mrs. Schappacher’s office for a certificate, out of uniform pass, and a prize from the treasure chest. We are so proud of our Blue Jays for making such a positive impact on the school year