During this second week of Advent, we reflect on our lives and focus on becoming better versions of ourselves in preparation for Jesus’ coming.
We remember the journey Joseph and Mary took from Nazareth to Bethlehem. What has your journey toward Christmas been like so far?
The annual Christmas Concert Bake Sale is fast approaching!
Bakers - Please consider donating your favourite Christmas goodies to contribute to variety packs that will be sold on the afternoon/night of the Christmas concert.
Your wonderful and tasty donations can be dropped off on December 9th and 10th and we will be calling on Volunteers to help re-pack into variety packs on Dec 11th.
Non-bakers - Come out and support this annual tradition and purchase your Christmas baking at our sale. All proceeds are reinvested into the school and school community.
Hot lunch orders for the Winter 2025 session (starting in January) can be placed from December 4th to 11th.
No late orders will be accepted after this date.
Our Grade 6 classes are pleased to announce the return of the “Green Christmas Market” on December 17th.
We are asking you, the St. Joseph Community, to purge your homes and send any gently used
items for our sale. All proceeds will be divided between a local and a global charity.
Items can be brought to school starting December 2nd. Grade 6 students will be outside waiting to receive the items each morning of this week!
Purple is the primary colour associated with Advent. Within the Catholic Church it symbolizes penance, preparation and sacrifice.
During the first week of Advent we remember the Old Testament prophets who foretold of Jesus’ coming with hope and anticipation. Are you ready to discover the hope Jesus is inviting you to experience this Advent?
On Monday, December 2nd, students may dress up in purple, pink or white to represent the colours of Advent.
Thank you for supporting Operation Christmas Child!
Thanks to your generosity and kindness, we packed 167 boxes and raised $1,140 to help bring love and joy to children in need around the world.
A reminder that Purdys and poinsettia orders close on November 21st.
Stock up on your favourite treats and beautiful greenery for the Christmas season!
Pick up will be early December at St. Joe’s.
If you have any questions, please contact Fundraising at stjoespsgfundraising@gmail.com.
Thank you!! Merry Christmas!!
https://stjosephkelowna.growingsmilesfundraising.com/
https://fundraising.purdys.com/1769617-120257
Purdy’s customer number: 32168
Christmas is just around the corner! Let us relieve some of your
shopping stress with the Cards for Kids Christmas order.
Who do you need to buy for this year?
🎄Family
🎄Friends
🎄Stocking stuffers
🎄Teens
🎄Grandparents
🎄Teachers
🎄Coaches
🎄Babysitters
🎄Staff
Or buy cards to do your Christmas shopping!
With every gift card you order, St. Joseph could earn as much as
18% back. What a great way to ease your Christmas shopping and
help your school at the same time.
All forms are due in the office by Wednesday, November 20th or emailed to cards4kidsstjoes@gmail.com
The next PSG meeting is Monday, November 18, 6:30pm in the library. Please enter through the side door of the school.
Did you know that attending a PSG Meeting counts toward your Parent Participation Hours??
Join us at the PSG meeting to find out more and get involved.
Our Volunteer Coordinator is taking a temporary leave from January to June 2025. She plays a pivotal role with hot lunch so we really need someone(s) to take that over. Please email stjoespsg@gmail.com if you can help!
We invite families to join us in this meaningful effort by either:
🎁 Packing a shoebox at home
🎁 Sending donations to school for our students to pack together
🎁 Making a monetary donation to cover the costs of shipping
Please send your donations by November 13th.
Thank you for helping to spread joy and make a difference this holiday season for children in need around the world!
Please join us for our Remembrance Day Ceremony, Friday, November 8th at
10:30am in the gymnasium.
All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.
As we head into colder weather the winter dress code will come into effect.
❄️ Students must wear dress pants not shorts.
❄️ All jumpers, skorts and kilts must be worn with grey tights.
❄️ Leggings with socks are not permitted.
❄️ Please remember to label your child's uniform.
On Tuesday, Nov. 5th and Wednesday, Nov. 6th students can dress in Cowboy / Western themed clothing in support of our Grade 7 Volleyball Tournaments 🤠🏐
There will be a pizza and concession to raise money for the Nat Mlikotic Bursaries awarded to Immaculata graduates.
Deck the halls and stock up on your favourite Purdys treats, poinsettias and beautiful greenery for making your home festive and cozy, and your holidays a little sweeter! Makes for excellent gifts too!
And bonus - you’re helping support the “extras” at our school!
Ordering and payment is done online. Orders close November 21st.
Pick up will be early December at St. Joe’s.
If you have any questions, please contact Fundraising at stjoespsgfundraising@gmail.com.
Thank you!! Merry Christmas!!
https://stjosephkelowna.growingsmilesfundraising.com/
https://fundraising.purdys.com/1769617-120257
Purdy’s customer number: 32168
Our Grade 7 students have researched and are presenting information about the life of a saint in our Church. Every year the Grade 7s present what they learned by dressing up as their saint
and giving an interactive presentation in a Saints Museum.
Please come and see what the students are learning about our Catholic faith.
When: Friday, November 1 st
Time: 9:30 – 11:45 AM
Where: St. Joseph School Gym (named after St. Sebastian, patron saint of athletes)
St. Joseph School will celebrate Halloween on Thursday, October 31st and are invited to dress up.
🎃 Costumes should be appropriate for school and follow general guidelines for
appropriate dress
🎃 Students must be able to sit, walk, breathe, see and hear in their costumes
🎃 No face or pullover masks
🎃 No fake weapons such as guns or swords
🎃 No fake blood, gore or Zombies
🎃 No clowns
🎃 Costumes may not be offensive to race/gender/religion/culture in any way
The final decision on all costumes will be made by administration. Please ask if you are
not sure.: mpedrette@cisnd.ca or lfleck@cisnd.ca.
🎃 Bring in a carved or decorated pumpkin to display from Tuesday, October 29th to Wednesday, October 30th.
🎃 Each participant will be entered into a special draw.
🎃 Pumpkins must be taken home at the end of the school day on Wednesday.
🎃 One pumpkin per student please.
Save the date for our Primary Christmas Concert!
Our Halloween Dance is this Friday from 5-8pm.
Please help make it a success by volunteering!
https://volunteersignup.org/RDMB4
