Newsletter (Archived): April 26th Newsletter - Apr 26, 2023 - May 4, 2023 [Archive]
Spring Fair Raffle
Each student received 20 green raffle tickets. The cost is $10.00 per ticket.
GRAND PRIZE:
$10,000 CASH
SECOND PLACE PRIZE:
One SJS Student tuition or $3,500 CASH for non-SJS Families.
THIRD PLACE PRIZE:
$2,000 CASH
Please follow us and share the fair FACEBOOK page at SJS Spring Fair!
STUDENT INCENTIVES
FIRST PLACE:
The student who sells the MOST raffle tickets will receive a $200 gift card, 1 weekend ride band and a vochure for 50 game tickets that they can use to play the SJS games at the fair.
SECOND PLACE:
The student that comes in second place for the most tickets sold will receive one weekend ride band plus a voucher for 20 game tickets that they can use to play the SJS games at the fair.
GRADE LEVEL INCENTIVES:
The top seller in grades PK - 2nd will receive a $50 gift card to Skippy's Bounce House.
The top seller in grades 3rd - 5th will receive a $50 gift card to Airborne Extreme.
The top seller in grades 6th - 8th will receive a $50 gift card for iTunes.
ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES:
All students that sell a minimum of 50 tickets will get a "Free Dress Day".
All students that sell a minimum of 30 tickets will get a "Free Tennis Shoe Day".
ALL tickets must be turned in by April 28th, 2023, to be considered for this contest.
Happy selling and GOOD LUCK!
Spring Fair Silent Auction
One of the highlights of SJS Spring Fair weekend is our amazing silent auction. So many wonderful items will be up for bid again this year!
Get prepared now by downloading Handbid, our virtual bidding app.
Auction opens Friday, May 5th @ 6:00 p.m.
Auction closes Sunday, May 7th @ 4:00 p.m.
Preview will be available in Handbid starting Monday, May1st at 6:00 p.m.
Spring Fair Fun Run
2023 St. Joseph Catholic School
Spring Fair
1 Mile & 5K Fun Run
Date: Saturday, May 6th, 2023
Location: St. Joseph Catholic School, Ponchatoula, La.
Time: 1 mile fun run at 8:00 a.m. & 5K run at 8:30 a.m.
Sign up: This year all signups will be on Evenbrite! Race cost is $30 per participant. Use the QR code on the form below for the direct link.
Course: The 1 mile and the 5K will be held in the vicinity of St. Joseph Catholic School. Starting line in the front of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Awards: ALL participants in both the 5K and 1 mile run can expect to receive a finisher medal after their event.
Race Day Registration: Race Day registration will start at 7:00 a.m. and will end at 7:30 a.m. for the 1 mile and 8:00 a.m. for the 5K.
Race bib Pick - Up: Race bibs can be picked up the morning of the race begining at 7:00 in front of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
***** All proceeds benefit St. Joseph Catholic School****
DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT YOUR ORDINARY FUN RUN; EXPECT SOME SUPRISES ALONG THE WAY!
2023 Sprig Fair Fun Run.pdfWine Drive
TO BENEFIT OUR WINE PULL AT THE SPRING FAIR
The Spring Fair Committee is asking for your help to stock the fair Wine Pull.
Each family that donates a bottle of wine will receive a Free Dress Day for their child(ren).
Please follow the criteria below to receive the Free Dress Day. The date of the Free Dress Day will be assigned by school administration.
Can be any type of wine.
Value of the donation must be a minimum of $25.
Bottle of wine must have a tag with the child(ren)'s name and homeroom teachers.
Must be turned into the school office by a parent. Donations can also be dropped off at Paul's Cafe.
Spring Fair Concession Stand
2023 St. Joseph Catholic School Spring Fair Concession Stand
Each year the fair committee requests parents help with items for the sweet booth. After listening to the overwhelming survey responses, the sweet booth will become a Concession Stand. No quanity is too big or too small!
Please see the list below of what each grade level is asked to donate.
Pre- Kindergarten: Rice Crispy Treats ( individually wrapped - store bought)
Kindergartern: Kosher Dills ( gallon jar)
1st Grade: Kosher Dills ( gallon jar)
2nd Grade: Variety Sizes of Soft Drinks ( 2-litres, cans, 20 oz bottles, etc.)
3rd Grade: Nuts ( individually wrapped - peanuts, sunflower seeds, etc.)
4th Grade: Mixed Variety Pack of Chips ( 18 count box)
5th Grade: Mixed Variety Pack of Chips ( 18 count box)
6th Grade: Mixed Variety Pack of Chips ( 18 count box)
7th Grade: Full Size Candy Packs ( Skittles, Airheads, Ring Pops, Sour Patch Kids, etc.)
8th Grade: Full Size Candy Packs ( Skittles, Airheads, Ring Pops, Sour Patch Kids, etc.)
We ask that you do not bring chocolate items that melt easily.
Fair weekend is always warm and chocolate does not fair well in our Louisiana heat.
If time is not on your side but wish to help, monetary donations are always appreciated. Those donations can be sent to the office in an envelope labeled "Concession Stand".
We will collect items in the school office on May 1st and 2nd. On May 3rd and 4th we will be collecting items in morning carpool. If your child rides the bus, please send it with him/her and we will collect it before morning assembly. If you have any questions, please email sjsfair@gmail.com or call the school office.
Thank you in advance for all your support!
Our word of the week is Confident.
Bible Verse:
“Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, for the Lord will be his confidence.” Jeremiah 17:7
Looking Ahead!
April 28 - Tuition Due
May 5- No School
May 5-7 - Spring Fair
May 8 - 12 - Teacher Appreciation Week
May 9 - May/June Birthdays
May 10 - 12 - Exams - 8th grade
May 10 - May Crowning & Mass
May 16 - 8th Awards & Graduation
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