SJW #15, December 10, 2009
Living the Gospel through Positive Behavior Supports-On Monday, November 30th, the students at St. Joseph Catholic School began the school-wide implementation of PBS. The students are living the Gospel by Respecting Ourselves, Respecting Others, and Respecting our Environment. During this prayer assembly, scripture was borrowed from 1 Peter 3: 8-12 of the New Testament.
Will the Kids Be Outside for Recess Tomorrow?
If the combined wind chill factor and air temperature is below zero, then the children will stay indoors. Anytime it is zero and above you can count on them going outside. It is absolutely critical that the students have appropriate winter weather clothes suitable for cold Iowa weather, middle school students included. Check out my blog for more details on outdoor recess.
Congratulations St. Joseph Alumni Students!
Colin O’Connor (Receiver, St. Joe's grad) was selected 4A 1st Team by the INA and 4A 2nd Team by the Register. The following Saints won their first wrestling match of the season; Braxton Chicchelly, Peter Ickes (St. Joe's grad.), David Ryberg & Josh McDonald. Peter also took second place at the Independence Tournament on Sat.
Major Faith to Perform Friday morning on KGAN CBS2!
The St. Joseph Catholic School 3-5 grade choir "Major Faith" will perform on Friday morning at 6:30 on KGAN CBS2. This performance is part of the station's drive-through toy drive for Toys for Tots. Our school participates in this toy drive annually in an effort to provide toys for children who may not otherwise receive them during this holiday season. We had our gift Mass on Tuesday during the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, but if you would still like to drop off your new toys to school, please feel free to do so.
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Band/Choir Concert for Tonight Postponed Until 12/17
School policy dictates to us that whenever school is cancelled, all other evening activities too must be cancelled. Therefore, our band and choir concert that was scheduled for tonight has been postponed until next Thursday. This will cause change in our previously scheduled concert for K-5. Please note these time adjustments:
Christmas Concert December 17th
PK-5 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Band and Choir from 7:30 to 8:30 PM (includes Middle School Choir, Major Faith Choir and all bands)
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