Wednesday, January 27, 2021

SJS in search of a New Lunch Service Provider

It is time for the school to move forward in planning for a new lunch service provider. If you are interested, or know of anyone who may be interested, in this start-up opportunity please refer them to the school:

SJS seeks a new Lunch Service provider for the school. This is an entrepreneurial opportunity. Interested parties should contact Principal Valenti for discussion by calling the school or email for appointment: valentip@sjsusa.org. 

Nominate Your Favorite Teacher!

 

Nominate Your Favorite Teacher!

 

Message from Nurse Nancy

 

Important Documents About Covid-19

From School Nurse, Nancy Higgins

 

Saint Joseph School Uniform Swap


 

Flynn O'Hara Uniform Store

 

Flynn O'Hara Uniform Store

Flynn O'Hara resumed shipping charges for uniform products on Monday, January 18. There is a Flynn O'Hara retail store located at: 489 Old Hook Rd, Emerson, NJ 07630. (201) 634-0111. Please visit the Flynn O'Hara website at the below link.

Please see the below statement from Flynn O'Hara:

With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic at the start of 2020, Flynn O'Hara Uniforms made the immediate decision to waive shipping charges for all online orders. We knew that by removing the added cost of shipping, we could make it easier for all families to place their uniform orders remotely until the safety concerns associated with in-person shopping had passed.  At the time, we never could have guessed that this crisis would endure for so long.

Over the last year, the pandemic's impact on both education and retail has presented significant challenges to our business. Given the added costs we've incurred through our response to the pandemic, coupled with our efforts to keep stores open safely, employees staffed, and prices stable, it is no longer financially viable for us to continue to offer unlimited free shipping.  Effective Monday, January 18, we have made the difficult decision to reinstate our $9.50 shipping & handling fee for online orders.

As always, we thank you for your partnership. Although this year has been a difficult one for our business, we understand it has been even more so for your school community. We thank you for your understanding on this matter, and commend you for your incredible work this year.

Sincerely,

Kevin Flynn & Sean Flynn

Co-Presidents

 

Monday, January 11, 2021

Zippered Plastic Bags Needed for Uniform Swap

Sandy Smith is organizing the Uniform Swap and is in need of clear, zippered plastic bags, the ones that comforters and/or sheets come packaged in (similar to the picture below). If you have any not in use, can you please send them in to the Lower School office to Sandy's attention.



PTO Pizza lunch - Wednesday, January 13, 2021

  


PTO Pizza Lunch will be on
Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Stop & Shop Rewards Program Supports Saint Joseph School

 

Stop & Shop Rewards Program Supports Saint Joseph School

Did you know that you can support Saint Joseph School when you do your weekly shopping? Please see details below regarding this program which is easy to use and provides a donation to Saint Joseph School without increasing the cost of your groceries! You may also download the document via the link below.

 

Saint Joseph School Offers Musical Instrument Instruction

 

Saint Joseph School Offers Musical Instrument Instruction

 

Calling all students who are interested in studying a musical instrument!



Our Band program, Fundamental Music, is beginning new classes for students who would like to get started or to continue learning a musical instrument. Remote lessons are available! Schedule a complimentary introductory lesson today! Please contact Mr. Kelly at info@funamentalmusicinstruction.com or visit the website below for more information.

 

Protecting God's Children Training On January 12, 2021

 

Protecting God's Children Training On January 12, 2021

A Protecting God's Children training session is scheduled on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 in the Saint Joseph School Lower School cafeteria at 6:00pm. All interested in attending this in-person training must register on the VIRTUS online registration platform. If needed, please set up a VIRTUS account, you will then be able to register for the training. Please call the Lower School Office with questions at 201-261-2388.

PTO Meeting - Tuesday, January 12, 2021

 

Saint Joseph School PTO News

The January PTO Meeting will take place on January 12, at 7:30pm in the Lower School. Class parents are welcome to meet in person, all others are welcome to participate via zoom, a link will be distributed prior to the meeting.  Please call 201-261-2388 with questions.

Polar Express Pajama Day Will Take Place On January 15

Polar Express Pajama Day Will Take Place On January 15

The Polar Express Pajama Day has been rescheduled for Friday, January 15! Santa will be rested from all his Christmas deliveries and will visit each classroom briefly to deliver his goody bags. If your child would like to wear pajamas to school on that day, please send $4 in an envelope marked with your child's name and grade to the attention of Denise Pertuz / PJ Day. If you sent in your money in December, you do not need to send it in again.  

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Oasis, A Haven For Women and Children in Paterson, NJ on behalf of Saint Joseph School. 

Please email Denise Pertuz with questions at: wobbekid@yahoo.com or call the office at 201-261-2388.


Thursday, December 17, 2020

COVID-19 Relief for Catholic Schools

As Congress looks to be wrapping up deliberations this week on COVID-19 Relief, please let your members of Congress know that Catholic Schools should NOT be excluded from education relief!  Nonpublic schools, including Catholic Schools, educate approximately 10% of ALL students in the U.S., many of whom are from struggling communities.  Please ask Congress to include our students in COVID-19 Relief Aid using this link:

http://www.votervoice.net/Shares/BbCnSAsdACpJTAj6HbX7FAA 

This pandemic has seriously affected all students and families;  please tell your Congressional Representatives that ALL STUDENTS need COVID-19 Relief, and they should not leave Catholic and other nonpublic school students out in the cold! 


Thursday, December 10, 2020

Saint Joseph School Is Seeking Volunteers

 

Saint Joseph School Is Seeking Volunteers

Light Building and Decorating Help Is Requested

Saint Joseph School is seeking volunteers to construct Upson Board pedestals for the school. Upson Board is a thick paper board that is somewhat lightweight and fairly easy to use.

 Saint Joseph School seeks a total of six pedestals of varied heights. Measurements for the top surface area is approximately 16" to 18" square. They will be painted after construction. 

Saint Joseph School also seeks volunteers to decorate the school entryways - both Upper and Lower Schools - for the holidays. 

If you are able to help with either of these projects, or make a donation toward them, please call Dr. Paula Valenti at 201-261-2388. Many thanks for your help!

Protecting God's Children Training - December 22, 2020 - 6:00pm

 

Protecting God's Children Training On December 22

 

A Protecting God's Children training session is scheduled on Tuesday, December 22 in the Saint Joseph School Lower School cafeteria at 6:00pm. All interested in attending this in-person training must register on the VIRTUS online registration platform. If needed, please set up a VIRTUS account, you will then be able to register for the training. Please call the Lower School Office with questions at 201-261-2388.

Polar Express Pajama Day - Friday, December 18, 2020

 

Polar Express Pajama Party

Saint Joseph School students will be treated to a special Christmas Pajama Party on Friday, December 18. Students can wear their pajamas to school and will receive a special visit from Santa in their classrooms! The students will also receive goodie bags.

Students will remain in their classrooms during the day, the film will not be shown.

Please send in $4 per child by the day of the event. Please contact Denise Pertuz with questions at 551-574-1739 or by email at: wobbekid@yahoo.com.

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

A Small World Virtual Holiday Gift Shop Is Open Through December 10, 2020

 

A Small World Virtual Holiday Gift Shop

Is Open Through December 10!

Santa's Workshop will be virtual this year and is open through December 10. Select Saint Joseph School from the dropdown menu when checking out. Saint Joseph School will receive credit for all purchases. Please share this link with family and friends!

 

Visit the link below to read all the details about the Virtual Gift Fair, and call A Small World Gift Shop with questions about placing an order at: 1-800-530-0169.

 

Virtual Scholastic Book Fair Is Open Until December 13, 2020

Saint Joseph School Virtual Scholastic Book Fair

Is Open Until December 13

Just in time for Christmas, you can shop for books and more at the Scholastic Virtual Book Fair! A percentage of all purchases will be donated to Saint Joseph School. Share this link with friends and family!

 

 

Faculty Christmas Gift by December 16, 2020

 

Faculty Christmas Gift

 

In keeping with the spirit of giving and tradition at Saint Joseph School, the PTO would like to remember our faculty and staff at Christmas by giving each of them a gift card from our school families. Please join us in showing our staff how much we appreciate them.

 

If you would like to participate, please send cash or check payable to Saint Joseph PTO in an envelope labeled “Faculty Christmas Gift” to the Lower School Office by Wednesday, December 16. If you send cash, please include your family name as we will be providing a list of contributing families with each gift. 

 

If you have any questions, please contact Sonia Labozzetta at slabozzetta@hotmail.com. We hope your family has a blessed Christmas season!

 

Please see a letter from the PTO via the link below.

 

 

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Lucky Eden Santa Photos at Demarest Farms - December 5, 12, 19, 2020

 

Christmas Photos That Support Saint Joseph School!

 

Celebrate Christmas with beautiful pictures of your family, and support Saint Joseph School! Local photography studio, Lucky Eden, presents two unique opportunities. Please call 201-477-0082 or email luckyedenstudio@gmail.com with questions or special requests. Two learn more, please visit https://luckyedenstudio.com.

 

A portion of all purchases will be donated to Saint Joseph School.

 

Outdoor photos with Santa at Demarest Farms in Hillsdale, NJ is back on Saturdays in December! (Dec. 5, 12, and 19) You can also schedule an outdoor family portrait at Demarest Farms.. All Saint Joseph School families will receive a free set of wallet size photos.

 

*Please mention Saint Joseph School when you schedule your appointment*