Welcome to St. Joseph Home and School

“HELPING EACH STAR SHINE”

 

 

 

            

 

“Love cannot remain by itself – it has no meaning.  Love has to be put into action, and that action is service.”

                                                                          -  Mother Teresa

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

2011-2012 CALENDAR

 

August               8 New Parent Orientation Night, 7pm
  9 Student Orientation
  9 Welcome Back Coffee for Parents
  10 First Day of Classes, K-8
  17 Extended Board Meeting, 6:30pm; Cody Center
  22 First Day of School, Pre-K
     
September       1 Home & School Mtg. & Open House, 6:45pm
  5 Labor Day - No School
  7 Early Release – Noon; No Pre-K
  9 Progress Reports Go Home
  16 Welcome Back BINGO
     
October            5 Early Release – Noon; No Pre-K
  7 End of Quarter
  8 Craft Show
  10 Teacher Planning Day – No School
  6-19 Scholastic Book Fair
  14 Parent-Teacher Conferences – Report Cards Issued; No School
  21 Jr. High Dance
  23 Fall Festival
  24-28 Health Awareness Week
     
November        2 Early Release - Noon; No Pre-K
  10 Progress Reports Go Home
  11 Diocesan In-Service Day – No School
  23 12:00 Dismissal; No Pre-K
  24-25 Thanksgiving Holiday - No School
     
December        1 First Reconciliation, 7:00 p.m. Main Church
  9 Barnes & Noble Book Fair
  16 End of Quarter–No Pre-K;
12:00 Dismissal (K-8) - Christmas Holiday Begins
  17-Jan 2 Christmas Holiday
     
January 2 Teacher Planning Day - No School
  3 Classes Resume
  6 Report Cards Go Home
  ? Extended Board Meeting, 6:30pm; Cody Center
  16 Martin Luther King Holiday - No School
  19 Academic Fair and Home & School Mtg. 7pm
  30-5 Catholic Schools Week
     
February 1 Early Release - Noon; No Pre-K
  5 Progress Reports Go Home
  5 Safety Patrol BINGO Night
    Confirmation
  17 No School
20 Presidents’ Day - No School
  24 Jr. High Dance
     
March 2 Diocesan In-Service Day – No School
  5-9 ITBS Testing Week, Grades 2-8
  7 Early Release - Noon; No Pre-K
  9 End of Quarter
  10 Starry Night Auction
  12 Teacher Planning Day – No School
  16 Report Cards Go Home
     
April 4 Field Day
  5-13 Easter Break
  16 Classes Resume
  ? Extended Board Meeting, 6:30pm; Cody Center
  20 Progress Reports Go Home
     
May 2 Early Release - Noon; No Pre-K
  3 Home & School Meeting, 7pm
  4 Barnes & Noble Book Fair (tentative)
  5 First Holy Communion 10am; Main Church
  11-14 No School
  18 Jr. High Dance
  28 Memorial Day - No School
  29 8th Grade Banquet
  30 Pre-K Last Day
     
June 1 Last Day of School (Grades K-8) - Noon Dismissal
    8th Grade Graduation - 7:00 p.m. Main Church

 

 

HOW CAN YOU HELP THE HSA?

 

Volunteer, Volunteer, Volunteer!

Time, Talent or Treasure Accepted!

 

CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: 

 

Craft Show

Hospitality

School Pride

Vision Screening

Art Room

Health Awareness Week

Catholic Schools Week

 

 

2011-2012 MEMBERS OF THE HSA

 

OFFICER/COMMITTEE NAME E-MAIL ADDRESS HOME PHONE
President Christy Loberger coloberger@comcast.net  470-3988
Vice-President Cheryl Moody mdmiv@bellsouth.net 262-2182
Treasurer Debbie Strauch debstrauch@gmail.com 268-6853
Secretary Trish Mackin mackinfamily@bellsouth.net 262-0203
Academic Fair Christy Loberger coloberger@comcast.net  470-3988
Accelerated Reading Jennifer Jakubowski jleighjak@bellsouth.net  260-7540
Ambassador Program Alicia Wood lovealwayssaav@yahoo.com 262-4183
Art Department Jessica Rossello jessicarossello@aol.com 260-9583
Auction Committee Beth Meyer bethmeyer320@aol.com 327-6409
Booster Club Amy McGuire jna1284@comcast.net 880-3438
Catholic Schools Week Andrea Spadafora als1754@aol.com 260-9132
Catholic Schools Week Pam McMillan pamnjoe@comcast.net 737-5246
Craft Show Jennie Stipe sjstipe@bellsouth.net 880-0188
Eucharistic Adoration Lori Rowland rowland6@comcast.net 260-8969
Eucharistic Adoration Cat Guernick catherineguernick@yahoo.com 260-1764
Health Awareness Julie Saleeba buginjax@aol.com 292-4557
Health Awareness Lori Rowland rowland6@comcast.net 260-8969 
Homeroom Moms Karlene Reiley karlene.reilly@comcast.net 287-8235
Hospitality Donna Porterfield porter_field711@yahoo.com 880-9815
Junior High Dances Sabrina Hollingsworth sabrina@artofdancejax.com 880-4200
Labels for Education Mariel Silvano marielsilvano@hotmail.com 619-0257
Library Sue Kelley skelley921@yahoo.com 268-4726
Lunch Ticket Sales Jennifer Hobensack jennifer@hobensack.com 886-7406
Lunchroom Helpers Monique Malzahn mcmalzahn@comcast.net 262-0895
Parental Communication Melissa Terbrueggen melissa@terbrureggen.com 288-8393
Parental Education OPEN    
Public Relations Elizabeth Webb gatorwebbs@bellsouth.net 886-2872
Science Department OPEN    
School Kits Cynthia Sowers ecssowers@att.net 260-9261
School Pride Deanna Steuart deamalo@aol.com  292-1888
Scrip Amy Intorcia aintorcia@comcast.net 619-5785
Scrip Stephanie Thompson jsmjthompson@bellsouth.net 287-4044
Used Uniform Sales Amy Hutchins am4pm@yahoo.com 260-1555
Used Uniform Sales Deborah Jokisch dkjokisch@yahoo.com 739-2303
Volunteer Committee OPEN    
Website Clara Hagadorn chagadorn@comcast.net 262-1156
     

 

 MEETING MINUTES

 

May 5, 2011
April 15, 2011
January 20, 2011
September 2, 2010
April 29, 2010
January 28, 2010
January 8, 2010
September 3, 2009
August 21, 2009

 

 

PURPOSE OF HSA

 

The purpose of the Home and School Association (HSA) is to coordinate the volunteer efforts for the good of the children and the school.  It also provides extra activities not covered by school fees.

 

FAQ

 

1.  What does the $65.00 dues per family pay for?

 

Field Day

Academic Fair

Hospitality at Events

Eucharistic Adoration

Parent Education Events

Library/Reading Incentive

Catholic Schools Week Events

Assignment Pads for 2nd-8th Grade Students

Health Awareness Screenings and Activities

8th Grade Catholic High School Scholarships

Annual Teacher Classroom Enhancement Gifts

School Pride Improvements/Maintenance of School Grounds

Bibles (incoming 4th graders or new students 5th-8th grades)

 

2.  What fundraisers does HSA put on?

 

$65.00 per family dues (Due September 2009)

Fall Craft Show (October 10, 2009)

Magazine and Gift Sales (Starts August 28, 2009)

 

3.  Who is the HSA?

 

Every parent is considered a general member of the Home & School Association.  Executive Board consists of President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.  The full board includes the chairs of each volunteer committee.  

 

4.  When does the HSA meet?

 

There are three general school meetings per year.  They are usually held in September, January and April or May and always include delicious food and drinks.  The executive board meets 4 to 5 times per year.  The full board meets three times per year. 

 

5.  Why should I come to the HSA general meetings?

 

It is a chance to meet other wonderful parents, to give input, be supportive to your school and be a role model for your children.  You will be the first to receive updates on school issues and events.

 

QUESTIONS, SUGGESTIONS OR COMMENTS

 

Please let us know how we are doing. 

 

REQUIRED HSA FORM

 

Pre-Approval/Reimbursement

(Obtain form from Trish Hassert)

 

HSA AND SCHOOL BUSINESS SPONSORS

 

SUPPORT THE BUSINESSES THAT SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL:

 

Al’s Pizza -  That’s right!  This year we are serving Al’s Pizza every Friday in the cafeteria.  Don’t miss out! 

Office Depot – Link your purchases to our school - #70113078 

Target – Link your red card purchases to our school