📚 6X the growth in literacy!
CISND students are making remarkable strides in reading, with results highlighting the impact of evidence-informed instruction.
We’re proud of the progress happening in our classrooms!
🔗 Click the link to read the full results: https://aptg.ca/-9Q7B_
CISND students are making remarkable strides in reading, with results highlighting the impact of evidence-informed instruction.
We’re proud of the progress happening in our classrooms!
🔗 Click the link to read the full results: https://aptg.ca/-9Q7B_
Please join us for our next school mass on November 5th at 9:30.
All are welcome!
All are welcome!
We are all Called to Be Saints
Come Learn about the Saints from Two Thousand Years of Our Church
Every year our Grade 7 students dress up and give an interactive presentation on the life of their chosen saint.
Please come and see what the students are learning about our Catholic faith.
When: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Time: 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Where: St. Joseph School Gym (named after St. Sebastian, patron saint of athletes)
Come Learn about the Saints from Two Thousand Years of Our Church
Every year our Grade 7 students dress up and give an interactive presentation on the life of their chosen saint.
Please come and see what the students are learning about our Catholic faith.
When: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Time: 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Where: St. Joseph School Gym (named after St. Sebastian, patron saint of athletes)
PSG MEETINGS 💙
Have an idea, question or suggestion for PSG? We’d love to hear from you!
📅 Next Meeting: Monday, November 16, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: St. Joe’s Library
Our Parent Support Group (PSG) helps make St. Joe’s an even better place for our students, families and school community!
What does PSG do?
💰 Fundraises for school programs and initiatives
🎉 Organizes school dances, Family Fun Night and community events
🍕 Supports Hot Lunch and Colt’s Café
👕 Coordinates Spirit Wear and used uniforms
🛝 Helps fund school improvements and extras
💙 Brings families together and supports our school community
Have something you'd like PSG to discuss?
Our meetings follow a closed agenda, meaning topics are finalized in advance and new items aren't added during the meeting.
Please email your ideas, questions or requests by Thursday, November 12 so they can be reviewed and directed to the appropriate PSG volunteer or added to the agenda.
📧 stjoespsgsocialchair@gmail.com
Everyone is welcome! You don't need to be a PSG executive member or volunteer to attend. Come learn what we're working on, hear what's coming up and discover how you can get involved.
We'd love to see you there! 💙
Have an idea, question or suggestion for PSG? We’d love to hear from you!
📅 Next Meeting: Monday, November 16, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: St. Joe’s Library
Our Parent Support Group (PSG) helps make St. Joe’s an even better place for our students, families and school community!
What does PSG do?
💰 Fundraises for school programs and initiatives
🎉 Organizes school dances, Family Fun Night and community events
🍕 Supports Hot Lunch and Colt’s Café
👕 Coordinates Spirit Wear and used uniforms
🛝 Helps fund school improvements and extras
💙 Brings families together and supports our school community
Have something you'd like PSG to discuss?
Our meetings follow a closed agenda, meaning topics are finalized in advance and new items aren't added during the meeting.
Please email your ideas, questions or requests by Thursday, November 12 so they can be reviewed and directed to the appropriate PSG volunteer or added to the agenda.
📧 stjoespsgsocialchair@gmail.com
Everyone is welcome! You don't need to be a PSG executive member or volunteer to attend. Come learn what we're working on, hear what's coming up and discover how you can get involved.
We'd love to see you there! 💙
Mark your calendar with these upcoming dates!
Please check the full calendar on our website or the CISND app.
Please check the full calendar on our website or the CISND app.
Stay connected with your school community!
St. Joseph uses an app, DirectorySpot, to give our families access to the school directory right from their computer or smartphone. To be included, please complete the form on our website under "resources/parent resources".
You will then be able to edit your family profile and choose what information is shared within the school community.
https://sjk.cisnd.ca/o/sjces/page/parent-resources
St. Joseph uses an app, DirectorySpot, to give our families access to the school directory right from their computer or smartphone. To be included, please complete the form on our website under "resources/parent resources".
You will then be able to edit your family profile and choose what information is shared within the school community.
https://sjk.cisnd.ca/o/sjces/page/parent-resources
Want to get involved at St. Joe’s? 💚
We’re looking for a few more parent volunteers to join our PSG teams!
👕 Uniform Closet — Help check, sort and organize donated uniforms at school, or occasionally take uniforms home to wash. It’s flexible, and you don’t have to do everything!📧 ServedioL@outlook.com
💙 Spirit Wear Crew — Help approximately once a month with picking up, sorting and distributing Spirit Wear orders at the school.📧 stjoespsgsocialchair@gmail.com
A few extra helping hands can make a BIG difference while keeping the commitment small for everyone.
♻️ YOUR EMPTIES CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! 💙
Did you know your empty bottles and cans can help support St. Joe's all year long?
We've partnered with Return-It Express to make fundraising as easy as recycling!
Instead of collecting bottles at school or organizing bottle drives, families can donate their refundable beverage container deposits directly to the St. Joseph Parent Support Group (PSG).
HERE'S HOW IT WORKS:
📱 1. Sign Up: Download the free Return-It App or sign in to your existing account.
💙 2. Choose St. Joe's: Scan the QR code in our post or visit our PSG Linktree to select a one-time or automatic donation.
♻️ 3. Collect Your Empties: Gather eligible refundable beverage containers in clear bags. No sorting required!
🏠 4. Drop Them Off: Print your bag labels at a Return-It Express location, attach them and drop off your bags!
✨ THAT'S IT! Return-It handles the counting, and your donated refunds help support school programs, activities and initiatives benefiting our students, staff and school community.
WHY WE LOVE THIS FUNDRAISER!
💙 It's completely optional and easy to participate in.
💙 No door-to-door selling or bottle drives!
💙 You can donate once or set up automatic donations.
💙 Every bottle and can makes a difference, all year long!
🔗 READY TO GET STARTED?
Find our Return-It donation link in the PSG Linktree in our bio, or visit:
https://app.return-it.ca/st.josephparentsupportgroup
A little recycling can make a big difference!
Thank you for supporting St. Joe's, one bottle at a time! 💙
#StJoesPSG #StJosephElementary #ReturnItExpress #SchoolFundraising #RecycleForACause
Did you know your empty bottles and cans can help support St. Joe's all year long?
We've partnered with Return-It Express to make fundraising as easy as recycling!
Instead of collecting bottles at school or organizing bottle drives, families can donate their refundable beverage container deposits directly to the St. Joseph Parent Support Group (PSG).
HERE'S HOW IT WORKS:
📱 1. Sign Up: Download the free Return-It App or sign in to your existing account.
💙 2. Choose St. Joe's: Scan the QR code in our post or visit our PSG Linktree to select a one-time or automatic donation.
♻️ 3. Collect Your Empties: Gather eligible refundable beverage containers in clear bags. No sorting required!
🏠 4. Drop Them Off: Print your bag labels at a Return-It Express location, attach them and drop off your bags!
✨ THAT'S IT! Return-It handles the counting, and your donated refunds help support school programs, activities and initiatives benefiting our students, staff and school community.
WHY WE LOVE THIS FUNDRAISER!
💙 It's completely optional and easy to participate in.
💙 No door-to-door selling or bottle drives!
💙 You can donate once or set up automatic donations.
💙 Every bottle and can makes a difference, all year long!
🔗 READY TO GET STARTED?
Find our Return-It donation link in the PSG Linktree in our bio, or visit:
https://app.return-it.ca/st.josephparentsupportgroup
A little recycling can make a big difference!
Thank you for supporting St. Joe's, one bottle at a time! 💙
#StJoesPSG #StJosephElementary #ReturnItExpress #SchoolFundraising #RecycleForACause
PSG UPDATES — WHAT WE DID FOR OUR SCHOOL
Your PSG at work! 💙
Here’s a little look at what was supported, approved and planned at our September PSG meeting:
♿ An Inclusive Playground Swing for the K/1 playground
🎨 Our new Created by Kids fundraiser
💙 Welcomed Lindsay S. as PSG Vice President
♻️ Looking into restoring the school’s Return-It fundraising account
Want to know more about what PSG is working on? Join us at a meeting or reach out anytime!
Your PSG at work! 💙
Here’s a little look at what was supported, approved and planned at our September PSG meeting:
♿ An Inclusive Playground Swing for the K/1 playground
🎨 Our new Created by Kids fundraiser
💙 Welcomed Lindsay S. as PSG Vice President
♻️ Looking into restoring the school’s Return-It fundraising account
Want to know more about what PSG is working on? Join us at a meeting or reach out anytime!
The PSG invites you to attend our next meeting on Monday, October 19th. All parents and caregivers are welcome.
Just a reminder that we run a closed-agenda meeting. If you have something you would like PSG to discuss, please email us by Thursday the week before the meeting and we’re happy to add it to the agenda.
Just a reminder that we run a closed-agenda meeting. If you have something you would like PSG to discuss, please email us by Thursday the week before the meeting and we’re happy to add it to the agenda.
CREATED BY KIDS
Your child’s art… turned into a keepsake! 🎨❤️
Something creative is coming to St. Joe’s!
Students will be creating their very own artwork in class as part of our Created by Kids fundraiser. Families will then have the opportunity to turn their little artist’s masterpiece into one-of-a-kind keepsakes and gifts.
Think Christmas Gifts or Birthday Presents for parents, grandparents and family — made a little more special because the artist happens to be your favourite kid!
🎒 Order information heads home October 19.
And the best part? 30% of every order comes back to support
#CreatedByKids #StJoesPSG #StJoesColts #StudentArt
Your child’s art… turned into a keepsake! 🎨❤️
Something creative is coming to St. Joe’s!
Students will be creating their very own artwork in class as part of our Created by Kids fundraiser. Families will then have the opportunity to turn their little artist’s masterpiece into one-of-a-kind keepsakes and gifts.
Think Christmas Gifts or Birthday Presents for parents, grandparents and family — made a little more special because the artist happens to be your favourite kid!
🎒 Order information heads home October 19.
And the best part? 30% of every order comes back to support
#CreatedByKids #StJoesPSG #StJoesColts #StudentArt
🎃👻 ST. JOE'S HALLOWEEN DANCE IS BACK! 🦇
Get those costumes ready, St. Joe's! We're bringing our school community together for a spooktacular evening of music, dancing, costumes and Halloween fun! 🧡💜
📅 Thursday, October 29, 2026
⏰ 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 St. Joseph Elementary
⚠️ A friendly reminder: This is a family event! Children 13 and under ONLY . All children must attend with a parent or guardian. NO DROP OFFS!!
🎶 Dance the night away!
👻 Show off your family-friendly costumes!
🍕 Grab some treats from concessions!
🎃 Make some Halloween memories with your school community!
🧡 DANCING FOR A CAUSE!
This year's Halloween Dance is more than just a fun night out! Proceeds will support the Serenella Braund Bursary, helping us give back to our St. Joe's community.
🎟️ ADMISSION & PRE-ORDERS
Find admission details, pre-order information and everything you need to know in the slides above!
🙋♀️ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Events like this wouldn't be possible without our amazing school families! Whether you can lend a hand before, during or after the dance, we'd love your help.
💵 CASH ONLY ON SITE!
Please plan ahead, as debit and credit payments will not be accepted at the door or concessions.
🔗 All event details, pre-orders and volunteer sign-ups can be found at https://linktr.ee/StJoesPSG.
We can't wait to see all our St. Joe's families on the dance floor! 🎃💃
#StJoesKelowna #HalloweenDance #StJoesPSG #SchoolCommunity #KelownaFamilies
In this week’s update, Superintendent Pamela Guilbault reflects on the importance of leading with justice, compassion, and a commitment to supporting those we serve.
Visit the link to read the full update.
https://www.cisnd.ca/page/superintendent-message
Visit the link to read the full update.
https://www.cisnd.ca/page/superintendent-message
The hot lunch system will be open for ordering from October 13th - 25th, 2026
ORDER DEADLINE is Sunday, October 25th at 9 pm
After this time this system will be closed and late orders cannot be accepted.
Details on how to order can be found on the school website.
ORDER DEADLINE is Sunday, October 25th at 9 pm
After this time this system will be closed and late orders cannot be accepted.
Details on how to order can be found on the school website.
🍁 A Blessed Thanksgiving from Our School Family! 🍂
During this season of gratitude, we pause to count our many blessings.
We are deeply grateful for:
🍁 Our wonderful students, whose joy, curiosity, and growing faith inspire us every single day.
🍁 Our dedicated staff and teachers, who pour love, patience, and dedication into forming disciples of Christ.
🍁 Our supportive families and parish communities, for trusting us with the sacred journey of Catholic education.
During this season of gratitude, we pause to count our many blessings.
We are deeply grateful for:
🍁 Our wonderful students, whose joy, curiosity, and growing faith inspire us every single day.
🍁 Our dedicated staff and teachers, who pour love, patience, and dedication into forming disciples of Christ.
🍁 Our supportive families and parish communities, for trusting us with the sacred journey of Catholic education.
Spirit Wear ordering just got easier!
Our St. Joe’s Spirit Wear store is now open year-round, which means no more waiting for an ordering window — and no more missing the deadline.
How it works:
🐎 Visit our Spirit Wear store anytime throughout the year.
🐎 Choose your favourites and place your order.
🐎 Orders will be collected approximately once a month.
🐎 Our parent volunteer Spirit Wear Crew will pick up, sort and deliver orders to the school.
🐎 Spirit Wear will be distributed to students to bring home.
Our selection will change throughout the year as we update and add options, but you can count on the St. Joe’s classics sticking around.
Ready to show your Colts pride? Shop Spirit Wear anytime!
Spirit Wear Store https://blairsportswear.ca/st-josephs-elementary#!/c/180767543/sort=priceAsc
Want to be part of the Spirit Wear Crew?
We’re looking for parent volunteers to join our team for the school year. No experience needed — we’ll train you and get you comfortable with the process.
Volunteer for the Spirit Wear Crew https://volunteersignup.org/MXKMD
Please join us in celebrating Thanksgiving mass on October 8th at 9:30am at ICC parish.
Hot lunch has been cancelled for this Friday, Oct. 9th.
Those who have ordered are receiving credit on their accounts.
Those who have ordered are receiving credit on their accounts.
Join our Spirit Wear Crew!
Looking for a volunteer role you can make your own for the school year?
We’re looking for a dedicated team of 4-5 volunteers to help with our monthly Spirit Wear deliveries from October – June
Approximately once a month, our team will:
🐎 Pick up Spirit Wear orders
🐎 Bring them to the school
🐎 Sort orders by classroom
🐎 Deliver orders to our Colts
You’ll be trained on the process — no experience needed!
WANT TO TAKE THE LEAD?
We’re also looking for one Spirit Wear Team Lead.
You’ll work directly with Sara, PSG Social Chair & Spirit Wear Coordinator, to help coordinate the crew, delivery dates and distribution.
Don’t worry — I’ll be here to support you along the way!
The goal is to have a team that knows the process and can confidently take the lead on monthly deliveries.
INTERESTED?
Deliveries take place during school hours and generally require about 1–1.5 hours.
Last year, deliveries were often completed around 11 AM–1 PM, making this a volunteer opportunity that may work well over a lunch break.
Our crew will work together to choose a delivery day and time that works for the volunteers whenever possible.
Looking for a consistent way to get involved this year?
JOIN THE SPIRIT WEAR CREW!
Volunteer for the Spirit Wear Crew https://volunteersignup.org/MXKMD
🎃 Pick your pumpkins and support St. Joe’s!
Whether you’re carving jack-o’-lanterns, baking a pie or decorating your doorstep, come shop for a good cause at our St. Joe’s PSG Pumpkin Fundraiser!
📅 October 3–4
🕛 Noon–9 p.m. both days
📍 Casorso Heritage Farm | 3877 Casorso Road
Choose from jack-o’-lantern, ghost, pie, heirloom and miniature pumpkins, plus gourds.
All pumpkin sale proceeds during these dates and times will go to the St. Joseph PSG to support our school! 💙
Bring your family, invite your friends and help spread the word. See you at the farm!
Whether you’re carving jack-o’-lanterns, baking a pie or decorating your doorstep, come shop for a good cause at our St. Joe’s PSG Pumpkin Fundraiser!
📅 October 3–4
🕛 Noon–9 p.m. both days
📍 Casorso Heritage Farm | 3877 Casorso Road
Choose from jack-o’-lantern, ghost, pie, heirloom and miniature pumpkins, plus gourds.
All pumpkin sale proceeds during these dates and times will go to the St. Joseph PSG to support our school! 💙
Bring your family, invite your friends and help spread the word. See you at the farm!
