St. Joseph Regional Elementary School
133 N. Third Street Hammonton, NJ 08037  

609-704-2400   Fax: 609-561-4940

www.stjosephprek8.org

                                                        


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Principal's Message

Sr. Helen Sanchez, M.P.F.  

6/24/10

Thank you to all teachers, staff, PTA Board and Room Parents who have helped this transition year be such a successful one. We have shared faith, learning and fun. God bless you!


To our students and their families, I offer special thanks for your constant cooperation and support. Know you are remembered in my daily prayers. May God bless your families with a relaxing and holy summer where you discover God’s goodness each day. Going to church and praying during the summer re-enforces what we profess each day here in our school’s Catholic environment.


As you may have heard, the diocese has required its schools to be more financially feasible. After a budget meeting this week with the diocesan executive director of schools and the diocesan accountant, I am unfortunately obligated to constrict staff. In order to maintain double classes with fewer students, I have had to sadly let go of staff and teacher aides who have given exemplary service during their years here. At a time when public school districts and government agencies are also forced to face economic realities, we must do no less, even though it is painful. Saying “thank you” to those we have let go cannot express our appreciation for their contribution to our school’s efforts on behalf of the children.


Parents MUST print out report cards from ChurchWerks before June 30th because the diocesan technologists will be blocking the site as they work on the entire diocesan schools database over the summer. Students who had a “D” final average in a subject should get 10 hours of tutoring over the summer so as to be better prepared for next year’s work. Students with an “F” average would need 30 hours of tutoring. We have a few teachers who are qualified for such a service. You may call the school office for phone numbers or email Mrs. Pasquarelli (dpasquarelli@stjosephprek8.org) or  Mrs. Kramer (dkramer@stjosephprek8.org) or Mrs. Morganti (auggiedog1@comcast.net) or Mrs. Howard (mhoward@stjosephprek8.org).


Please participate in the PTA's summer activities: helping out at the funnel cake stand during the Mt/ Carmel feast, July baseball game at the Camden stadium, August swim night in Hammonton. Details will arrive by email or be on the school website. Supporting these activities unites our families and supports our school!


Please be sure to have students complete their summer work in Math, Reading and Writing. It is easily accessed by going to the link for Summer Work. All work should be completed before returning in September so as to be prepared for the new challenges of the coming year.


God’s choicest blessings on everyone!
 

6/15/10

Heartiest congratulations to our Eighth graders and their families! No child succeeds without tremendous support from loved ones. Thank you for all you have done on a daily basis. Your cooperation was always appreciated. A special thank you to the eighth grade homeroom teachers, Mrs. Hofbauer and Mrs. Pasquarelli , who prepared the students for their Graduation last night.


Thank you to the many parents who assisted during the recent field trips and lake days. The children enjoyed and learned much about themselves and their world. God bless you for your generous service to our school. Deadline for purchase orders and receipts from Room Parents is Friday June 18th.


Congratulations to Joel Frederico upon winning the essay contest sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.


Congratulations to our new PTA Board members. We look forward to many exciting events and projects for next year. We will also be initiating our new Lay Board next year. These are members of our civic and school community who have a special historic connection to our school because they are graduates or former teachers and/or parishioners who want to assist in St. Joseph School’s development.

 
If all goes well with the diocesan school data system (Churchwerks), parents should be able to see grades and report cards by June 23rd. There have been problems with its automatic calculations lately and thus grades were blocked since they were inaccurate. Teachers are currently finalizing grades for the year. Students with a final grade of a D or F will be required to get summer tutoring so as to be ready for the upcoming school year.


Summer work will soon be posted on the school website indicating which books need to be read and projects or reports are to be completed. There will also be worksheets to print out for practice in math and language arts skills. Finally, there will be units assigned in the learning.com program which the students have used since January. Hopefully, doing these assignments during the summer will keep students’ skills sharp. If there are problems accessing computers during the summer, please contact Sr. Helen for scheduling use of school computers.


Bids have been received for the pointing work to be done on the exterior of the school building as well as the painting in the gym. If all proceeds as hoped, we will be doing repairs as soon as the school term is completed. If anyone is available to help with some of the work to be done in the school this summer, please contact Sr. Helen. We can use all kinds of skills: painting, electrical etc.

 

Congratulations to our 7th and 8th grade girls’ softball team for their sportsmanship and championship! A special thank you to both coaches and assistants who helped both teams.
Congratulations to our kindergarten and pre-k students upon completion of their studies this year. They have been a joy each day!


Special congratulations to our new PTA Board which has already met and is eager to get organized plans for next year. Look for news on the school website during the summer!


We are also grateful to the outgoing PTA Board members who served so generously. The PTA will need help staffing the funnel cake stand for the Mt. Carmel feast here in Hammonton in July. This year 50% of the profits will go to the school instead of last year’s 25%. These monies will provide funds for the painting being done in the gym this summer. Anyone wishing to help with the funnel cakes should contact Frank Zuber or Bill Lambertino.

Finally as our pre-k and kindergarten children complete their programs with their “little” ceremony this week, we look forward to their return in the fall.


 


 

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Nurses' Note

Dear Parent(s) or Guardian(s):

The State of New Jersey recently mandated additional immunization requirements for children entering any child care, preschool, or pre-kindergarten program.  Effective January 7, 2008 The following vaccines are required.

For Children entering or attending any child care, preschool, or pre-kindergarten:

2 doses of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) if the child is between 2-11 months of age

1 dose of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) on or after the 1st birthday

1 dose influenza vaccine given each year between September 1st and December 31st

These are in addition to the previously mandated vaccines of 4 doses of Dtap (Diptheria, Tetnus, and acellular Pertussis), 3 doses of Polio, 1 dose MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella), 1 dose of Varicella and 4 doses of Hib (hemophilus influenza) vaccine.  All vaccines need to contain one dose received after the child's 1st birthday, except Polio.

For children entering the sixth grade, born on or after January 1, 1997:

1 dose of meningococcal vaccine

1 dose of Tdap (Tetnus, Diptheria, and acellular Pertussis)

We are informing you of the new requirements, at this time, so that you may review your child's health record with his or her health care provider as soon as possible. Pleas take action now to ensure that your child or children receive the necessary immunizations before the start of school in September, in order to be in compliance with the state law.

To avoid exclusion from school, written verification of immunizations, with the full date(s) of administration, must be presented from the practitioner's office to the school health office by September 1.

As notice to parents of guardians of children entering Kindergarten or first grade for the first time, there  are no new recomandations. However, a practitioner's note must still be presented showing the child has received 1 Dtap, 1 Polio, 1 MMR booster after the 4th birthday, as well as the varicella vaccine and the completion of the Hepatitus B vaccine series.

If there are any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the school nurse.  Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Sincerely,

Anne Callens

School Nurse

 

CAP Sessions

All volunteers must be Capped and fingerprinted!

CAP Phase 1

 

CAP Phase 2

Bullying Prevention
 

No Phase 2 CAP sessions for May or June

 

To attend one of these classes, please call the CAP registration line in the Office of Safe Environment for Children, Youth and Adults at 856-583-6165 to register. Please call at least five days before the session you would like to attend.

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Summer Work

Please click the link above the find your summer assignments.

 

See the Riversharks on July 30th and raise money for our school!

Click here for more info

 

Congratulations to the newly elected PTA board members!

 

Vice-Presidents: Bill Lambertino and

                            Albert Rehmann
Corresponding Secretary: Alice Hutchison
Recording Secretary: Jennifer Grasso
Treasurer: Mario DeAntonellis



PRESCHOOL SUMMER CAMP

St. Joseph Preschool is offering a 3-week Summer Camp for 3, 4, and 5 year olds, from August 2nd – August 20th, 2010. We are offering a 2, 3, or 5-day program from 8:30 am – 12:00 pm. Our teachers plan to incorporate Religion, Crafts, Games, Special Themed Days, Painting, Songs and Fingerplays, Science Experiments, etc.

The prices for this program are as follows:
5 days – $75.00 per week
3 days – $50.00 per week
2 days - $40.00 per week

You may choose which days your child attends the program. If you are interested in your child attending this program, please contact Mrs. Barbara Romano at 609-704-2400 ext. 106. Thank you.
 

 

Turn your trash into our treasure!

 

St. Joseph Regional Elementary School is recycling and would like your help. We are recycling used cell phones, empty laser, fax, copier, and inkjet cartridges as well as, laptops, Palm Pilots, iPods, video games, GPS Systems, DVD’s and digital cameras for two reasons. First, we are trying to preserve our environment by keeping these harmful items out of landfills, and secondly, to raise funds for our school/organization.

The recyclable items that are collected are returned to Cartridges for Kids® (CFK). St. Joseph Regional Elementary School is among more than 12,500 non-profit organizations nationwide that are helping the environment by recycling.

How can you help? You can turn your “trash into our treasure” and feel good about helping the environment all at the same time. Most people have used cell phones to dispose of and almost everyone uses cartridges, either at home or at work. They come from fax machines, copiers and printers. By donating these used items you can assist St. Joseph Regional Elementary School with earning much needed funds.

These items can be dropped off at the school office.

For more information, visit www.cartridgesforkids.com or call toll free at 800-420-0235.

 

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Have a wonderful, safe and blessed summer!

 

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