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The Shining Star Newsletter |
St. Joseph's Regional Catholic School
11011 Montgomery Road
Beltsville, MD 20705
Volume XVI, Issue #35
June 13, 2016Saint Anthony of Padua...Wishing everyone a
Blessed and Happy
Summer!
Last Day of School-- June 14,
NOON DISMISSAL
School Starts
August 29, 2016--Monday
ECP Starts Also
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From the Principal's Office
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Dear St. Joseph's RCS Families, This past Friday we held our graduation ceremonies for our Kindergarten and 8th grade students. We are looking forward to seeing our kindergarten students again next year in 1st grade! To all of our graduates that are moving on to high school, we were happy to have you as role models this year! We will be praying for you and all of our past graduates. Remember you can accomplish anything with a dream, hard work, and the Grace of God!
Today we celebrated our end of year parties. Thank you to all of our parents for their hard work throughout the year. Thank you to all our teachers and students as well! Tomorrow, Tuesday, June 14th, we will have our 4th quarter awards ceremony at 8:15 am. I am excited to celebrate all our students accomplishments over the last quarter and course of the year. Tomorrow will also be a Noon Dismissal, and our last day of school. Remember no ECP!
Did you see how we celebrated the successful year we had? Check out the video we made on our website here! St. Joseph's RCS will have our 2nd annual Vacation Bible School this summer July 11th-15th. We had a wonderful time last year sharing a faith filled journey with our camp attendees. We look forward to doing the same this summer! Click HERE for more information and registration.
Are you looking for something exciting to do outside this summer? St. Joseph's RCS has set a date for our 2nd annual Golf Tournament. We will have the tournament on August 19th. Mark your calendars, and get ready to play at Cross Creek this summer! For more information visit the GOLF TOURNAMENT PAGE on our website or REGISTER HERE.
We have a lot of new families interested in enrolling for next year! We had two more families come and tour today! New families entering K-8th, you may apply online http://stjosrcs.org/registration/ by clicking on the TADS link. To register for our PRE-K program please download the PRE-K registration form from our website and bring or mail to the school office. Keep spreading the word about St. Joseph's RCS!
Mr. Hooker is racing Ironman Maryland in October to raise money for an Emergency Tuition Assistance Fund. To prepare for this 140.6 mile race, Mr. Hooker has already trained over 750 miles this year. You can help Mr. Hooker, and the families at St. Joseph's RCS, by donating towards this cause. Click DONATE to help! Please add the special instructions "RUN". Thank you to all that have donated!
A reminder for next school year: arrival will begin at 8:10 am and end at 8:25 am. Dismissal will begin at 3:20 pm and end at 3:35 pm. Additionally, 4 year olds will be able to attend before care for the 2016-2017 school year. Also, in an effort to be more environmentally friendly, next year's Monday communication folders will be digital. Please make sure your email we have on file is up to date. Please call or email with questions or concerns.
Here are some important events to mark your calendar for. -
June 14th- Last day of school
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July 11th-15th- Vacation Bible School
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August 19th- 2nd Annual Golf Tournament
Mr. Hooker's Math and Fitness Challenge: On Sunday Mr. Hooker ran 8 miles. It took him 1 hour and 40 seconds. What was his average pace per mile? Child Protection Policy- visit www.virtus.org to sign up. School's Website- www.stjosrcs.org. Facebook- stjosephbeltsvilleTwitter- @StJosephsRCSInstagram- @stjosephsrcs
"Consider it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. And let perseverance be perfect, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing." James 1:2-4
Zach Hooker, Principal |
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From the Home and School Association
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All coke caps must be turned in to the school office by the end of the school year, June 14th, in order for them to be credited towards our school rewards.
Thank you to all who came out on Saturday, May 14th and made our 5K and One Mile Fun Run complete! Congratulations to all who participated and to the following students who won awards:
1st Place Boy 5K - Osy O.
1st Place Girl 5K - Madelyn G.
1st Place Staff - Mr. Hooker
 St. Joseph's RCS Home and School Association Looking Ahead to the 2016-2017 School Year
Home and School Association Board
for the 2016-2017 School Year
President: Marianne Schwenz
Vice President: Dana Needle Treasurer: Cheryl Thomas Recording Secretary: Jennifer McCullough Volunteer Coordinator: Judith Rose-Wilson Fundraising Committee Chair: Jerri Thaniel The HSA needs YOUR help!
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We are in need of several people to help out with some of our larger volunteer opportunities for next school year.
Please contact Marianne Schwenz as soon as possible if you are interested in or would like more information about any of the following positions:
Hot Lunch Chairperson (or two) - 30 Hours Each
At least one chairperson and several volunteers are needed on "Hot Lunch" day (Wednesdays) to help solicit vendors, shop for food, set up, serve, and clean up. Position earns 30 hours.
Multicultural Night/Silent Auction Chairs - 15 Hours Each
Two chairs are needed to advertise the event and coordinate the annual Potluck Dinner. Two additional chairs and several volunteers are needed to coordinate the Silent Auction to be held during the Multicultural Night event.
Kidstuff Coupon Book Fundraiser Coordinator - 5 Hours
One or two volunteers are needed to distribute Kidstuff Coupon Books to the students when they are delivered to the school and pack and ship unsold books back to the company. Fundraiser runs from September 12- 23, 2016.
Lil' Shoppers/Secret Santa Chair -15 Hours
This event allows students to "shop" for inexpensive gifts for family and friends. A chairperson is needed to help purchase the gifts from the company, arrange and wrap gifts, and help the younger students with their choices. Lil Shoppers Shoppe will be held December 5, 2016 - December 9, 2016.
If you have any questions or would like more information about any aspect of the Home and School Association, please contact the HSA President, Marianne Schwenz, at
All parents of children in our school are members of the HSA.
Marianne Schwenz
President, Home and School Association
home 301.572.2229
cell 240.508.9957
fax 301.572.0073
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| Alumni Section! |
There is a Facebook Page especially for the Alumni! Please look under " St. Joseph's Beltsville Catholic School Alumni" Click here to go see!
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Child Protection
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Child Protection Electronic Background screening will now be available for St. Joseph's Parish & St. Joseph's Regional Catholic School in the school office from 8:30 am - 10:00 am Wednesdays & Thursdays. Please contact Mrs. Stock in the school office at 301-937-7154 or by e-mail at
to schedule an appointment. You will need to bring your volunteer application, 2 forms of ID and payment of $13.50, checks made out to St. Joseph's or cash.
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School Facebook Page
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If you haven't already "liked" us on Facebook, please take a moment to click this link and "like" our new Saint Joseph's Regional Catholic School Page.
https://www.facebook.com/stjosephbeltsville
or find us by typing SAINT Joseph's Regional Catholic School.
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7th & 8th Grade Picnic
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Our traditional 7th & 8th Grade Picnic was lots of fun this year!
Friends, Fun, Food, and Games!
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| Elizabeth House Thanks Third Grade | Elizabeth House would like to thank the third grade for donating so many wonderful lunches. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
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St. Joseph's CYO Track Team Winners
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Students from St. Joseph's who ran on the CYO combined track team. Top Male Athlete, Grant P. and Most Valuable Player, Brayden S. Great season kids!
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Kindergarten Commencement!
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Extended Care Registration
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Extended care registration is open and the registration documents are attached. Please complete and return the documents to Ms. Sanders when completed. We have included both regular and drop in registration for your convenience. These documents will also be available on the school website.
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Tennis Balls Needed
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We would like to try to keep our tile floors looking great by placing tennis balls on the bottoms of all the chair legs. Please bring your used, old tennis balls to the office so that the floors can stay scruff free. Every ball helps!
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Sign in to AmazonSmile to Support Our School for Your Amazon Purchases!
| Here is the link to our St. Joseph's connection with Amazon if you wish to donate through your purchases:
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| Volunteer Opportunities |
- Health Room--RN or higher
All In-School Projects Require ADW Child Protection Program completion. Please call the office 301-937-7154
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Calendar Events
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June 13 Class Parties 1:30 PM
Grades Due Kindergarten Testing June 14 Last Day of School Home & School Board Meeting Honors & Awards Assembly 8:15 AM Kindergarten Testing Noon Dismissal NO ECP Teacher Workday June 15 Faculty Meeting Kindergarten Testing Teacher Workday June 16 Kindergarten Testing Teacher Workday June 17 Kindergarten Testing Teacher Workday June 19 Father's Day June 24 Birthday of Saint John the Baptist June 29 Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles _____________________________________________________ July 11-15 Vacation Bible School _____________________________________________________
Aug 19 2nd Annual Golf Tournament at Cross Creek Aug 29 School Begins ECP Starts Also
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Sincerely,
St. Joseph's Regional Catholic School
11011 Montgomery Road
Beltsville, MD 20705 |
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