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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
A ll 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.
Upcoming
Events
Have a wonderful, safe and blessed summer!
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