Weekly Newsletter

January14,2018 FromthePrincipal’sDesk

MMIISSSSIIOONN SSTTAATTEEMMEENNTT Rooted in Catholic faith, and committed to academic excellence, St. Joseph Catholic School

develops personal responsibility, character, service, and leadership.

Step Up for Student Corporate Scholarship Renewals are Due Now

IMPORTANT! If you have a Step Up for Students Corporate Scholarship, all renewals are due to be completed now for the 2018-2019 school year. The Step Up for Students website is now accepting renewal applications for students currently receiving the scholarship. Renewal families will receive priority processing only until January 31, 2018. After that date, all renewals will be combined with new applications and will not have priority. Do not risk your scholarship by delaying your renewal.

New student applications will be available online in early February. More information can be found on the attached flyer or visit https://www.stepupforstudents.org/ (The attached information flyer is from 2017-2018. The flyer for 2018-2019 will be distributed when it becomes available) If you are planning to apply for next year, it is recommended that you register your email address on the Step Up for Students website as soon as possible, in order to receive all notifications.

Odyssey Meeting Update Because of Soccer practices, Odyssey meetings on January 17th and January 24th will be from 1:30 to 3:30 in Room 623. Students will be excused from their classes to attend these meetings.

The meetings will return to 3:00 – 5:00 on January 31st.

Epiphany

Footprints in the Sand 5K Fun Run/Walk Thank you to Mrs. Hussey and her committee as they plan for this family event. Information was sent home last week. Two additional documents are included with today’s newsletter. One document explains teams, registration, etc. The other form is a signup sheet that can be used by students to secure pledges for the event.

Two Team Leader meetings have been scheduled and you are invited to attend:

o January 17th at 6:00 pm o January 24th at 6:00 pm

Please contact Mrs. Hussey regarding available sponsorships, or if you have questions. Email: mhussey@sjsfl.org Telephone: 941-755-2611

PTO Update – Father Daughter Dance

Thank you to our parents who attend last week’s PTO meeting and shared their ideas regarding the Father-Daughter Mardi Gras Ball for this year. Our PTO officers would like to thank each person for their input. This year’s event will be organized by our PTO officers. Volunteer Signups will be posted in the near future, and assistance will be needed with decorating, serving, and cleanup. A Mardi Gras Ball flyer is attached.

School Mass

Wednesday, 8:00 am

School Uniforms – Needed for Eagles’ Nest Many of our students are growing! We are looking for gently used uniforms for the Eagles’ Nest.

If you have any uniforms your children have outgrown, please drop them off in the school office.

Weekly Activities – After School

Monday, January 15 No School – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Tuesday, January 16

• 3:00 – 5:00 Boys Soccer Practice • 3:00 – 3:45 Choir Practice (Grades 2 and up) • 3:45 – 4:15 Choir Practice for Saturday St. Joseph Church Mass

Wednesday, January 17

• 8:00 am School Mass • History Fair – Middle School – St. Joseph Room • Lunch outside – Rummage Sale Setup in Gym • 1:30 – 3:30 Odyssey of the Mind • 3:00 – 4:00 Beginning Guitar • 3:00 – 5:00 Girls Soccer Practice • 6:00 pm 5K Fun/Run Team Leader Meeting

Thursday, January 18

• Science Fair – Middle School – St. Joseph Room • Lunch outside – Rummage Sale Setup in Gym • 3:00 – 4:00 Intermediate Guitar • 3:00 – 5:00 Boys Soccer Practice • 3:00 – 4:00 Irish Dance

Friday, January 19

• Lunch outside – Rummage Sale Setup in Gym

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Saturday, February 3rd

6:30pm – 8:00pm Saint Joseph’s Parish Center

TICKETS

$10 PER PERSON IN ADVANCE ($15 PER PERSON AT THE DOOR)

Put on your party dress and dancing shoes and treat your Dad, Grandpa or family friend to a fun evening that includes…..

Great Music Mardi Gras Craft Photo Booth

Drinks and Snacks Dancing Candy Bar ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Student:________________________________________ Grade: _____________ Student:_________________________________________Grade:_____________ Student::_________________________________________Grade:_____________ Chaperone Name:_____________________________________________________ # Attending_________________ @ $10 each = $___________ Check #___________ Cash_______________ FACTS ______________

WEBSITE:http://bit.ly/5KSJCSWhen and Where? February 24th at Coquina Beach – Registration and check in begins at 7:30 am. Festivities begin at 8:00 am – The day includes the race, food, music, games, and the popular “Children’s Auction” with St. Joseph “dollars”.

How to Participate as a Team: Running, walking and fundraising as a team, is a great way to enjoy the 2018 Footprints in the Sand 5K Walk/Run with friends, family, parishioners, and coworkers. Forming a team encourages fun competition among the many groups that support our SJCS students! For classrooms, clubs, parishes, and businesses, this is a great way to show team spirit. Team members may host group fundraisers to generate additional donations. Teams may also recruit a sponsor and credit the funds to their team! Student team members may combine their individual “Champion” pledge forms. On race day, running/walking together can make the event even more enjoyable.

It’s easy to create or join a team! Simply register online. During registration you will be prompted to create a runner profile and you will have the option to join or create a team. Be creative and choose a team name and have fun!

Can I run as an individual? Of course! We would like everyone to participate and individuals are welcome to join this fun event in support of SJCS. 3 Ways to Make a Donation:

1) Sponsorship – Become a sponsor and receive recognition on the day of the event. Contact Maria Hussey at mhussey@sjsfl.org or call 941-755-2611 for more information.

2) Donate as a team member or donate to a team online. 3) Support a student runner: Sign up to sponsor an SJCS student that you know and want to support when they

share their official “Champion” form with you. What are Champion Pledges? Each SJCS student has the opportunity to share a “Champion” pledge sheet and collect individual donations as sponsors. Top students will receive a monetary prize and be entered into a drawing for a gift card. What are “St. Joseph Dollars”? Students enjoy receiving St. Joseph Dollars (no monetary value) on the days leading up to the event. St. Joseph Dollars are awarded for acts of kindness, courtesy, team spirit, meeting goals, etc. On the day of the Footprints in the Sand 5K Walk/Run, a special Children’s Auction is held and students may exchange their “dollars” for special prizes.

Please visit the website for more information!

Footprints in the Sand 5K Walk/Run

St. Joseph Catholic School February 24th – Coquina Beach

PLEDGESPONSORNAME ADDRESS PHONE AMOUNT PAIDBY(CHECK/CASH)

Bringyourpledge$$onorbeforeeventdaytobeeligibleforprizes!ChampionPledgeForm

I want to be a champion, and will be running, jogging, or walking for St. Joseph Catholic School during the Footprints in the Sand 5K Walk/Run. 100% of the funds raised will be used to support my school. By sponsoring me, you will be contributing to St. Joseph Catholic School where leaders have been educated for over 60 years! You will also enter me in the running for a cash prize for the most pledges received and a free drawing for a gift certificate! Your donation is tax deductible. Receipts will be sent for amounts over $250.00, for lesser amounts, your cancelled check is your receipt.

Please make checks payable to St. Joseph Catholic School.

Footprints in the Sand 5K Walk/Run

St. Joseph Catholic School February 24th – Coquina Beach

PLEDGESPONSORNAME ADDRESS PHONE AMOUNT PAIDBY(CHECK/CASH)

TOTALRECEIVED

Florida Tax Credit Scholarship

INCOME-BASED

Parents can customize the education of their PreK-12 children with certain special needs. Annual awards average $10,000 and can go

toward a combination of approved options including, but not limited to:

Gardiner ScholarshipSPECIAL NEEDS

Every child deserves a chance to succeed. Some may need something special.

Lower-income families can choose between two K–12 scholarships for the 2017–18 school year:

Step Up For Students is a nonprofit that helps administer the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) and the Gardiner Scholarship. These scholarships empower families to customize their children’s education.

TW O s c h o l a rs h i p s f o r

F lo ri d a s c h o o l c h i l d re n

StepUp4Students@StepUp4Students

Scholarship Hotline: 877.735.7837

Texting: Message and data rates may apply. Receive up to 1 msg/week. Text STOP to 51555 to stop. Text HELP to 51555 for help. Terms: www.StepUpForStudents.org/text As of July 2017

$ $ $ $

FTC Questions? EMAIL: INFO@sufs.org

FTC Updates: TEXT “STEPUP” to 51555

REQUIREMENTSREQUIREMENTS

PARTICIPATING PRIVATE

SCHOOLS OR HOME

EDUCATION

CURRICULUM TECHNOLOGYTHERAPISTS &

SPECIALISTS

COLLEGE SAVINGS ACCOUNT OR

APPROVED POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTION

TOTAL GROSS MONTHLY INCOME LIMIT FOR FULL SCHOLARSHIPSAdd $697 for each additional member

Until student graduates high school or turns 21.

Until student graduates high school, turns 22, or returns to public school.

# OF PEOPLE IN HOUSEHOLD

OR, IF A MEMBER OF THE HOUSEHOLD RECEIVESTOTAL GROSS MONTHLY INCOME LIMIT FOR PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPSDependent on availablility. Lower-income families are served first.

STUDENTS NEEDOR, IF A HOUSEHOLD’S

INCOME QUALIFIES FOR FREE OR REDUCED-PRICE LUNCH

FORMAL DIAGNOSIS

• Anaphylaxis• Autism Spectrum

Disorder • Cerebral Palsy• Deaf• Down syndrome • Dual sensory impaired• Hospital or homebound

• “High-risk” 3-, 4-, and 5-year olds

• Intellectual disability (severe cognitive impairment)

• Muscular Dystrophy• Phelan-McDermid

syndrome

Gardiner Questions? EMAIL: gardiner@sufs.org

Gardiner Updates: TEXT “Gardiner” to 51555

Current Individual Education Plan from a school district

OR

Formal diagnosis from a licensed physician or psychologist

AGE ELIGIBILITY on or before Sept.1

AGE ELIGIBILITY on or before Sept.1

FOR TRANSPORTATION TO AN OUT-OF-DISTRICT PUBLIC SCHOOL

FOR PRIVATE SCHOOL TUITION AND FEES

*Amounts may increase for the 2018-19 school year

A or B

5

• Prader-Willi syndrome

• Rare disease or condition

• Spina bifida• Traumatic brain

injured• Visually impaired• Williams syndrome

IEP

3 or 4

6

To apply for a scholarship, visit www.StepUpForStudents.org

UP TO

UP TOk-5th Private

School

1st

1st

K KPre-K

6-8th 9-12th

$6,343* $6,631* $6,920*$750*

SNAP(food stamps)

TANFFDPIR

$2,707

$3,519

$3,404

$4,425

$4,100

$5,330

5 62221

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Children who are in foster or out-of-home care, or are dependents of a parent or guardian in the U.S. Armed Forces, may apply at any time, as long as funds are available.