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Principal's Message

Sr. Helen Sanchez, M.P.F.  

2/23/10

Sharing the season of Lent with our children brings us to the holiest time of the year when we reflect on God’s sacrificial love for all. The children received ashes on Wednesday, the 17th and then prayed Stations of the Cross on the following Friday. Some of the classes use the Church for the Station prayers and if anyone would like to join those classes, let us know and we’ll provide the times. Other classes use our school chapel because of convenience and its more intimate setting.
We look forward to celebrating our patron, St. Joseph, on his feast day of March 19th. Everyone is welcomed to attend our morning liturgy. The students will also enjoy the Italian tradition of a baked treat afterwards in the cafeteria during their respective lunches.

Next week there will be the standardized IOWA tests for grades 3 – 8. The best preparation for these tests is a good night’s rest each night of that week as well as a good breakfast. Students are not to try and study for them because the purpose is to show what skills have been mastered and which still need to be learned. Studying would only frustrate and tire the children and thus defeat the overall purpose and results of the tests. Attendance during these days is crucial in order to optimize performance in a quiet and calm environment rather than in a rushed “make-up” situation.

We have been able to arrange to have Rod Herrera from the diocesan Safe Environment Office come to speak at our PTA meeting on March 9th at 7:30 p.m. He provides valuable insight into what parents need to know in order to protect their children from what is present in current technological media. Everyone should come and hear the facts and see the presentation.
 

Thank you to all the parents who have helped with the Student Council Penny races for Lymphoma and Cancer patients. The children have been eager to help other children who suffer from these diseases. This is certainly a way that our children can fulfill the Lenten recommendation for almsgiving.

May your families experience the graces of this Church season of prayer and action.
 

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All volunteers must be Capped and fingerprinted!

Thursday, March 11, 2010, 7:00pm, St. Mary, Malaga, Shrine Room

Monday, March 22, 2010, 7:00pm, Our Lady Star of the Sea, Atlantic City, School Cafeteria

Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 7:00pm, Christ the King, Haddonfield, Lower Church
 

With norovirus outbreaks happening in long term care facilities, schools, and other residential facilities, it has come to our attention that people do not fully understand norovirus or how it spreads.

Norovirus, is the term used to describe a group of viruses that cause the “stomach flu” or gastroenteritis.

Below are general facts about Norovirus. The following are key points to remember regarding prevention:

Stay home for 24 hours after symptoms end. It is very important for individuals who have been infected with norovirus to stay home from all activities until 24 hours after symptoms end. This means no work, school, gym, church, or other social activities until symptom free for 24 hours. It is especially important that persons who are infected with norovirus do not prepare food while they have symptoms and for 3 days after they recover from their illness.

Norovirus is very contagious. Norovirus spreads very easily person to person. Norovirus spreads through the vomit or stool of infected persons. People become infected when eating food or drinking liquids that are contaminated with norovirus, touching surfaces or objects contaminated with norovirus, and then placing their hands in their mouth, and having direct contact with another person who is infected and showing symptoms.

Wash your hands!!! To protect yourself and others from norovirus, thoroughly your wash hands with soap and water, especially after using the bathroom; when changing diapers; and before preparing, serving or eating food. Waterless hand sanitizers should not be substituted for soap and water because they have been shown to be ineffective against norovirus.

Remember, norovirus is preventable. In summary, stay home when sick, thoroughly wash hands regularly throughout the day, and clean and disinfect contaminated surfaces immediately after an episode of illness by using a bleach-based household cleaner. Let’s work together to stop the spread of norovirus in our community.

What are Noroviruses?

Noroviruses are a group of viruses that cause the “stomach flu.” It commonly causes vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, and stomach cramping in individuals during the months of December through March. These symptoms usually last 1-2 days.

What are the symptoms of a norovirus?

The symptoms of norovirus illness usually include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and some stomach cramping. Sometimes people also have a low fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, and a sense of tiredness. The illness often begins right away, and the infected person may feel very sick. In most people the illness lasts for about 1 or 2 days. Additionally, children experience more vomiting than adults.

Are noroviruses contagious?

Noroviruses are very contagious and can spread easily from person to person. Both stool and vomit are infected. Special care should be taken with young children in diapers who may have diarrhea.

People infected with norovirus are contagious from the moment they begin feeling ill to at least 3 days after recovery. Some people may be contagious for as long as 2 weeks after recovery. Therefore, it is very important for people to use good hand washing and other hygienic practices after they have recently recovered from norovirus illness.

What treatment is available for people with norovirus infection?

Currently, there are no medications that work against norovirus and there is no vaccine to prevent infection. Norovirus infection cannot be treated with antibiotics. This is because antibiotics work to fight bacteria and not viruses.

Norovirus illness is usually short-term in healthy individuals. When people are ill with vomiting and diarrhea, they should drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. Dehydration in young children, the elderly, and the sick, can be common, and it is the most serious health problem that can result from norovirus infection. By drinking sports drinks, juice, or water, people can reduce their chance of becoming dehydrated.
How do people become infected with the norovirus?

Noroviruses are found in the stool or vomit of infected people. People can become infected with the virus in many ways, including:

Eating food or drinking liquids that are contaminated with norovirus.
Touching surfaces or objects contaminated with norovirus, and then placing their hand in their mouth.
Direct contact with another person who is infected and showing symptoms.
Persons working in day-care centers or nursing homes should pay special attention to children or residents who have norovirus illness. This virus is very contagious and can spread rapidly throughout such places.
Should you have further questions, feel free to contact me or for more information on norovirus and other communicable diseases, please visit the Health Department website at www.cshealth.org


 

Swine Flu

 As of 11-2-09

Atlantic County Department of Health has not received supplies of H1N1 vaccine. When supplies become available, distribution sites will be listed at

www.aclink.org

Here at St. Joseph's  we are committed to keeping our children safe and healthy.  Though we had a number of students out sick, we are pleased to see that attendance is improving and others are recuperating nicely.  Follow the link below to learn more about Swine Flu and what you and your family should be doing to stay safe!

Important Information about Swine Flu

-Important Dates-
 

FINAL DEADLINE to Apply for 2010-2011 TUITION ASSISTANCE is MARCH 1, 2010

Registration begins for incoming students for 2010-2011 on February 1, 2010

2^nd Marking Period Honor Roll

-Upcoming Events-

Monday, March 1^st – Friday, March 5^th

IOWA Testing for Grades 3 - 8

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

PTA Meeting 7:30 pm

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

12:00 Noon Dismissal

Faculty Meeting

Friday, March 19, 2010

St. Joseph Mass 10:00 am

Thursday, March 25, 2010

There will be classes for students on this day.

Friday, March 26, 2010

Acceptance Letters for New Students

Grades 1 – 8 Mailed

High School Closed

NO MONROE BUSES

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Holy Week Service

10:00 am at Church

12:00 Noon Dismissal

Easter Break Begins

End of Third Marking Period

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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