April 30, 2015

Panther Newsletter

April 30 , 2015 edition

“The word of the Lord endureth for ever.”

-1 Peter 1:25

Help us who are finite to believe in the inspired word that speaks to us of Thee. Help us to place our lives in Thy hands.

FATHER/DAUGHTER DANCE

The PTO Father-

Daughter Dance

will be held this Saturday, from 6-9 pm in Fr. Rivers’

Hall. The cost for tickets is $15 for the Adult and $5 for each young lady. Come out in support of our princess for a “Night in the Stars”

PARENT ACADEMY

St. Joseph Catholic School

& Leadership Scholar are

proud to announce the 1^st

graduating class of the Parent Academy for the 2015 spring graduating class including parents from St. Joseph, St. Francis Seraph and St. Peter Clavier School for Boys. The graduation ceremony will take place May 3rd at The College of Mt. St. Joseph at 2:30pm.

EDCHOICE VOUCHERS ARE IN!!! PLEASE STOP IN THE OFFICE WITH MRS. BASKIN TO SIGN ASAP!!

YEAR BOOKS

We are selling school yearbooks for $12. They will be available May 8^th. Should you wish to order one for your child, please send in the payment in cash, check or money order to St. Joseph Catholic School. There are a limited number of year books available, therefore, you need to get your order and payment in as soon as possible.

Presents the

1^st annual Mother and Son

Sweetheart Dance

Mothers, Grandmothers, Aunts or Anyone with a special young gentleman is invited to spend a semi- formal evening full of music, dancing, dinner and photos!

Saturday May 9, 2015

6:00 P.M.–9 P.M. , St. Joseph (Fr. Rivers’ Hall)

$10 Adult Female/$5 young gentleman

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

Congratulations on our First Holy Communicants: TayShawn Tolbert (3^rd), Syrharia Montgomery (2^nd), Kassidy Walton (2^nd) and Germya Montgomery (4^th).

BAPTISM

We would like to welcome Germya and Syharia Montgomery to the Catholic Church and members of St. Joseph. They were baptized today at our All-School Mass. We wish them the best in their journey with our Lord, Jesus Christ!

PARENT POWER

There are many ways you can support your scholar’s learning and school. Here are a few ideas:

1. Spend a few minutes every evening looking over handouts your scholar brings home. Fill out forms to return the next day.

2. Tell your scholar’s teacher if you can help them out at school or home.

3. Make sure teachers know you appreciate their efforts. From time to time, send a thank-you note or an email.

4. Contact your scholar’s teacher immediately if you see a problem. Working together will help your scholar succeed.

5. Attend conferences, parent meetings, and school events regularly.

SCHOOLBELLES

The 2015 uniform guide has been released. One for each family was included in previous Thursday folders. Please review this for items for the next school year. Included on the guide is a coupon that can be used at Schoolbelles when purchasing before a certain date. NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY TO GET A DISCOUNT!!!! If there are any questions about what can and cannot be worn, please refer to the Student Handbook or call the school office. The Uniform Policy will remain the same as this year.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

MAY

2^nd: Father-Daughter Dance, 6-9 pm

5^th: Homework Club, 4:15-5:30pm

7^th: Homework Club, 4:15-5:30pm

9^th: Mother-Son Prom, 6-9 pm

12^th: Homework Club, 4:15-5:30pm

13^th: Spring Fine Arts Concert, 2pm

14^th: Homework Club, 4:15-5:30pm

20^th: Pre-K Graduation and Breakfast/Last Day

22^nd: Talent Showcase

24^th: 8^th Grade Graduation Ceremony, 11am Mass

25^th: Memorial Day- NO SCHOOL

29^th: Last Day for scholars

COMMUNITY NEWS …

VOLLEYBALL CAMP

Saint Ursula Academy’s Volleyball Camp will be held June 8, 9 and 10 at Saint Ursula Academy. We will hold two sessions this year to facilitate the younger students, as well as the older students. Students entering grades three through six in 2015 will go from 9:00-12:00. Students entering grades seven through nine in 2015 will go from 12:30-3:30. The cost of $110.00 includes a t-shirt. For more information, visit their website, www.saintursula.org .

THE HIT MEN

The Greater Cincinnati Performing Arts Society will present the Hit Men which features former stars of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons at the McAuley Performing Arts Center Saturday May 9 at 7:30 PM. For tickets and information go to www.gcparts.org or call 513-570-0652 . When you purchase a ticket, you can designate $5 from each ticket to go to the Catholic elementary school of your choice. The ESAP Foundation will match all donations for a $10 per ticket total contribution!

FAMILY SOLUTIONS

Family Solutions is a non-profit behavioral healthcare service that understands the various behavioral challenges many of us face. They serve children and adolescents throughout the community who face difficult challenges in life. For more information or for an appointment call 513.389.1067.