St. Joseph 9th grade Physical Science students have been learning about the properties of elements. As a part of their studies, they observed the reactions between certain compounds and fire in their Flame Test Lab last week. "This flame test lab helps students learn about the relationship between color of light emitted by a metal and its atomic structure, as well as energy, electrons, and electromagnetic spectrum. After students observed the fire color change, they researched the properties of the chemicals, and how the fire color was changed!" explained Ms. Abigail Barker, Physical Science Teacher.
St. Joseph School 2nd-6th grade students with no demerits in the first quarter were treated to an extra recess with ice cream sundaes yesterday! Big thank you to our PTO and their helpers for sponsoring this fun reward! 💜
Reminders for the Week!
St. Joseph Families--Parent Teacher Conferences are this week and will be held on all campuses Thursday, October 17, 8:00 AM - 3:45 PM. School is dismissed Thursday for students. Have a fantastic week!
St. Joseph Elementary kindergarten & first grade enjoyed this beautiful Friday at the Pumpkin Patch! Hayrides, playing on the playground, and picking out the perfect pumpkin were a few of the highlights of the day. #FaithLearningLiving
Attention SJS Families: Our students want to help out those affected by the recent hurricanes, so we are having a Hurricane Relief Fundraiser on Tuesday, Oct. 15. It is only $5 to participate, and all monies raised goes to hurricane relief efforts. Questions about the fundraiser? Reach out to your child's teacher or school office. #FaithLearningLiving
We are excited to announce that starting January 6, 2025, Mrs. Morgan Evans will be serving St. Joseph School as the School Counselor for grades 7-12. Our students have been blessed by Mrs. Evans' leadership through the parish Youth Ministry program for many years, so we look forward to seeing what all she accomplishes in her new role!
At St. Joseph High School, Mrs. Elsinger's Food Prep class is always willing to cook up some delicious treats! They were asked by Ms. Davis to bake goodies for about 75 college fair representatives. "These students gladly baked oatmeal chocolate chip and snickerdoodle cookies, as well as bundt cakes. They had the hallways smelling heavenly the last few days!" said Mrs. Elsinger, Food Prep Teacher. GREAT JOB, class!
Reminder to our Preschool and Elementary families: Students are welcome to bring a stuffed animal (needs to be able to fit in a backpack) this Friday for the "Stuffed Animal Blessing" in celebration of the feast day of St. Francis.
The St. Joseph School Board met this past Wednesday night for their September board meeting. We hope this report, https://secure.smore.com/n/9cny8, helps to keep everyone informed about present status and future plans for SJS. If you have any questions, please call the school office or email our administration.
CONGRATULATIONS to the Elementary & Middle School Saints in the Making students for August & September! We are so proud of you!
Conway Fire Department visited our Elementary campus today to teach the Preschool-3rd grade students what to do in a fire-related emergency. "The puppet show was a huge hit with the littles and the smokehouse outside gave the older bulldogs time to practice! We love Conway Fire Department!" said Mrs. Hannah Belew, K-6 Assistant Principal.
CONGRATULATIONS to Mr. Ray Nielsen, Mrs. Kathy Hoelzeman, and Mr. Lum Wilhite who were recognized this past Friday for 25 years of service to Catholic schools during the 87th Annual Professional Day for Diocese of Little Rock. St. Joseph School has been blessed with your dedication to Catholic education! #FaithLearningLiving
It is a treat gardening with Mrs. Sue Strack at St. Joseph Elementary! For a month in the fall and again in the spring, Mrs. Strack shares her gardening skills with our students. "We love that the students get to learn so much about various herbs and plants from Mrs. Strack. She is so hands on with the students! It’s a great real-world skill!" said Mrs. Hannah Belew, Assistant Principal.
St. Joseph High School Spanish classes are hosting a Hispanic Heritage Night on October 3rd. All are invited! There will be food vendors serving up all kinds of delicious food, and our students in Spanish I and II will have class projects on display. You don't want to miss this fun night!
Attention SJS Parents & Grandparent--Mark your calendars for our Elementary Grandparents' Lunch on November 21 and our Middle & High School Grandparents' Lunch on March 12! More details about how to sign up, this year's menu, and lunch times will come out closer to date.
St. Joseph Preschool students started off their Friday having breakfast with their grandparents, and it was a full house! The Preschool faculty and staff hosted the event and provided doughnuts, muffins, coffee and juice. The students gave each of their grandparents a piece of artwork to wish them a happy Grandparents' Day. Thank you to all of the sweet grandparents for visiting our campus this morning and spending this special time with our littlest Bulldogs! #FaithLearningLiving
At SJMS, Mrs. Gooch's 4th graders have been studying the engineer process in science. "Students were excited to create their first prototype, which was a hearing-enhancing device. Students took their creativity and knowledge to create devices that allowed them to hear farther away, behind them, and to hear more clearly. Once they finished them, they presented them to the class. They explained why they chose their design and how their hearing-enhancing device worked. They worked extremely hard on their project!" explained Mrs. Gooch. Great job, 4th grade!
SJS Families: The temperatures are going to start dropping, and on the way out the door in the morning, students will be grabbing that sweatshirt, hoodie, pullover, windbreaker, or jacket. BUT, what can they wear on what day? Our Middle School students are modeling to help you out!
*Need K-12 uniform sweatshirts, pullovers, hoodies, windbreakers, or jackets, the PTO will be having a Fall order soon!
*What about Booster Club Bulldog spirit wear? Come to the gym during a home game to see what all is on display and ready to sell.
*And don't forget, our SJS Volunteer Center also has resale uniform and spirit wear items at great prices for sale during school hours.
#faithlearningliving
At St. Joseph Middle School, Emma Morgan and Avery Hiegel were treated recently to “lunch with the principal,” a prize from the bazaar auction, hosted by Mrs. Rehm, K-6 Assistant Principal. "These two girls were the best company! They are both former students, and I am so happy to be on the campus with them this year. They told me ALL of the things they are loving about 4th grade, and we shared a yummy meal from Chipotle, Emma’s choice," said Mrs. Rehm. #FaithLearningLiving
