THE SHINING KNIGHT NEWSLETTER

Volume 17, Issue 28

March 30, 2010

St. Joseph Catholic School

506 E. Marvin Ave., Waxahachie, TX 75165

Phone: 972-937-0956 FAX: 972-937-1742

E-Mail: stjswaxrtr@sbcglobal.net

School Website: http://www.stjswaxtx.org

Dear Parents,

This past Sunday we celebrated Palm Sunday, the beginning of Holy Week. I hope you will make this a special time of the year preparing the family for the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ through special prayers and activities such as Holy Thursday services and Good Friday services.

The Kindergarten will traditionally perform the Stations of the Cross on Holy Thursday at 11:00am. Dismissal for the Easter break will begin at 12:00 noon on Holy Thursday. School will resume on Monday after Easter Sunday.

I am in desperate need of four to six people stepping up and volunteering to chair the Oktoberfest this September. I have helpers but no one to take charge. The money made from the Oktoberfest is a large part of the budget. It is a means of help for everyone. There will always be helpers, but I need some leaders who can help put it together. Perhaps there are couples who get together who might take this on, or individuals who have friends who can take this on. PLEASE CONSIDER THIS AND STEP UP. It is beneficial in the long run. Call or let me know as soon as possible.

Have a very holy week and a great Easter celebration.

Ms. Volker

	BIRTHDAYS

	Drew E 4K 4-4
	Katelyn S 2nd 4-5
	Belle P 5th 4-5

Destination Dream Vacation News - Each family will receive their Destination tickets in today's folder. Please read over the letter carefully. It is important to put your first and last name on the back of the tickets in order to get credit for the sale. We have a few families that have the same last name so it is important to have your full name on the back. Please review the flier that was sent home last week concerning sponsorships for the casino tables. If you have any questions email maribethmay@hotmail.com.

STRONG BACKS & SMILING FACES NEEDED!

Friday, April 9^th, 2 pm to 6 pm, and Saturday, April 10^th, 8 am to 10 am, will be a “Fix-up”, mulch spreading, renewal for the 3K & 4K play yard. Come, bring your shovels, rakes, electric saws, and enjoy good company. The goal is to have a sandbox made using garden rails. Please bring tools and talents for this endeavor!

25,000 egg Easter Egg Hunt April 3

The City of Waxahachie and Freedom Fellowship International are partnering to sponsor the Third Annual City Wide Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 3. The festivities will be held at Getzendaner Park at 11 a.m. with a 25,000 egg Easter Egg hunt, multiple prizes and the Easter Bunny who will be available for pictures. The Waxahachie Fire Department will be there to signal the start of the Easter Egg Hunt. The family-style event is open to everyone free of charge.

Scrip News

Next week, our Scrip provider, will be closed for their Spring Break. Business will return to normal on the 12^th of April.

If you have a Scrip order, please turn it in by Thursday, April 1^st at 8 am. Place your Scrip order on-line at shopwithscrip.com or at school. These orders will be filled by 3 pm on Monday, April. The regular inventory is available, but supply is on a first come first serve basis. Please support our Scrip Program! Not only does it help our school, it has the potential to reduce YOUR tuition! Several families have already saved a month or more on tuition, for next year. If you have questions, feel free to call Mary Dorris at 214-636-4060.

Peanut Butter

FOOD FOR POOR

Holy Thursday April 1, 2010

Please bring Peanut Butter this Thursday. The poor need protein!

New Books in the Library

The Last Leopard by Lauren St. John (author of The White Giraffe)

Wild Girl by Patricia Reilly Giff (author of Nory Ryan’s Song)

Molly and Katy’s

Words of Wisdom

“No matter how busy you may think you are, you must find time for reading, or surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance.”

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