Brave Saint's Bulletin
St. Joseph's Catholic School Newsletter - 10/5/2023
Important Upcoming Dates:
October 6 - Wine and Wisdom with Father Osorio (6:30pm)
October 6 - There WILL BE school on Friday, October 6th - this is not a faculty workday
October 13 - Fun Run
October 16 - Signs of Suicide Parent Night 3:30 PM (Room 109)
October 17 - SJPA (3:15 pm) Board Meeting (5:00 pm)
October 20 - End of First Quarter - Noon Dismissal
October 23-25 - Red Ribbon Week
October 27 - Trunk or Treat
November 4 - St. Joseph's Uncorked
Next week is Bishop Kelly homecoming AND the Fun Run!
Thursday, Oct 12- Students and Staff are encouraged to dress in Black and Gold spirit wear that day. St Joe's Alumni will be here to lead our kids in the "Ooo Ahh BK chant" before we enter the school in the morning.
Friday, Oct 13- Fun Run Day! Students may wear athletic wear (no leggings). Please remain modest and school appropriate. Be ready to run and have fun!
Wine & Wisdom with Father Osorio
Screening Update
Dear Parents and Guardians,
The hearing, speech, and vision screenings are now complete at St. Joe’s. No news is good
news. If you did not hear from us, then your child is not needing a referral post screening.
Please feel free to contact your school nurse with any questions or concerns.
Thank you,
Janelle Carr, RN
Sabrina Fuchs, RN
(208) 342-4909
Mark your calendars! Stay tuned for details on volunteering!
St. Joe’s Fun Run is Next Week
Volunteer
The St. Joe’s Fun Run – presented by Parilla Grill and Bandanna Running and Walking is next week on Friday, Oct. 13! Donation packets are still being accepted, but we cannot guarantee raffle tickets. Students should come dressed in their Fun Run shirt (distributed next week) and will be allowed to wear athletic shorts all day long.
Need volunteer hours? Join us during Fun Run week or at the event! Sign up to volunteer.Thank You Sponsors
The St. Joe’s Fun Run is thankful to have the support of so many community members. Thank you to the following:
Parilla Grill, Bandanna Running and Walking, Red Aspen, and the Chalfant family!
We couldn't do it without you!
Schedule
The Fun Run isn’t just for our students. Parents and siblings — you are welcome too! Come and participate with your student(s) or cheer them on! Can’t make it all day? Here’s the scoop!
4th and 5th grade: 11:35 a.m.
Kindergarten and first grade: 12:15 p.m.
2nd and 3rd grade: 12:45 p.m.
6th and 7th grade: 1:37 p.m.
8th grade: 2:05 p.m.
Flu Shot Clinic - October 19th
School Picture Retakes
Picture retakes are not at the school. Parker Portraits holds open studio days for retakes and for those that missed picture day.
Parker Portrait Open Studio Days
2620 W Bannock St, Boise
November 15th & 17th from 9 am to 4 pm
No appointments - just walk in
Submit pictures to the yearbook!
Do you have pictures from field trips, events like the Fall Carnival, sporting events or fun times with classmates? We want to feature them in the yearbook, send them to yearbook@stjoes.com!
-subject line should be the grade and teacher
-included with the picture (in the body) please include the students first and last name
Safe Environment
In order to volunteer in ANY capacity, you must have taken the Safe Environment Face to Face Workshop. This is an in person training that you only take one time. This training includes a background check (good for 5 years). You must renew your SEW annually, online via CMG Connect.
Upcoming SEW Face to Face Workshop: Classes usually get less frequent after the fall!
October 26th at 6 pm at St. Marks
To RSVP (this is required) for an in person Face to Face workshops, please following these instructions:
Go to CMG Connect and create an account
go to "Live Events" (dashboard on the left)
Select "Open Events"
Select the training you are wanting to attend
Enroll in class
You can also attend an in person class if offered somewhere else in the valley. Just let the instructor know that you are with St. Joseph's Catholic school.
Questions? please email mooneyk@stjoes.com
Volunteer
Logging hours: Volunteer hours are logged via your FACTS Family Portal. When in your Family Portal, click on Family and Family Home. All hours submitted will be verified by the school.
This weeks FAQ's
When will all school Mass be?
Mass will be Wednesdays at 8:30 am at St. John's Cathedral, please join us!
Can I still buy Raise Right gift cards to support the school?
Yes! Fill out an order form or buy online!
Where can I log my volunteer hours?
You can log them on your FACTS family portal!
St. Joe's
Website: stjoes.com
Location: 825 West Fort Street, Boise, ID, USA
Phone: 2083424909
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StJoesBoise/