September 14, 2017

Dear Parent:

Our school year is well underway and we have enjoyed watching our students quickly adjust to a

new grade level, to new friends, and new teachers.

Camp Storer was a recent experience for our sixth grade students. Students in sixth grade

returned from camp last week with many stories and pictures of the educational and fun-filled

activities that filled their days. Camp Storer provides an opportunity for students to study natural

resources, pollution, cold-blooded creatures and pioneer crafts. Group goal setting and

challenges are part of the program. A very special thank you is extended to the parents (cabin

leaders for the three days at camp) who accompanied our sixth graders.

Reminders. For the safety of children…

Visitors. All visitors to our school on either campus must register at the office. No

visitor (parent or guest) is allowed to by-pass the office and go directly to any part of the

school (Elementary or Middle School). All staff members have been instructed to send

“unauthorized visitors” back to the office. I realize that this may feel harsh if you are a

parent but, as I am sure you understand, our purpose is to provide a safe environment for

your children as well as one that is free from interruption. If your children arrive late,

they need to check in at the clinic (elementary school) or middle school office to get a

tardy slip before going to their classroom.

No Right Turn. If you use the parking lot across the street from the elementary building,

please remember that vehicles may not turn right (north) when they exit this east parking

lot at the crossing light. When drivers forget or are unaware of the posted “No Right

Turn” signs, they end up driving through the crosswalk as students are being crossed.

Pets. I want to remind all families that pets may not be brought onto the school campus.

Children frequently want parents to bring the family dog, especially a new puppy, to

school at dismissal. When they ask, please remind children that it is not allowed.

Slow Down…Way Down. Driving through the parking lot, in the morning or at

dismissal, requires you to be very alert to the possibility of encountering a student or staff

member in your path. You must drive slowly in the parking lots. The

procedures…rules…about safety that we have implemented are for the safety of your

children. We have brought this to the attention of those who have reason to be in our

parking lots through bulletins, newsletters, individual memos, and personal meetings.

Yet, there still are drivers who are not complying and are putting your children at risk.

We have adults in place in the morning and at dismissal who supervise traffic. We

cannot tolerate the presence of drivers who are careless and negligent about speed. We

are prepared to take whatever steps are necessary to keep children safe.

Prayers for Peace. This past week we remembered all who have suffered because of terrorist

attacks. We remember those who gave their lives unselfishly in the service of others. As

Catholics, we draw upon our faith to make this anniversary a time to remember, a time to deepen

our commitment to discipleship, and a time to strengthen our active participation in an effort to

build a more just and peaceful world. Our country has been blessed with tremendous resources

that we must use wisely, both within our borders and around the world. “Blessed are the

peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.” Matthew 5:9

Together we pray for…

…gifts of civility and charity so that we will treat others with respect and love. …gifts of faith and hope to strengthen our spirits by placing our trust in God rather than in ourselves. …gifts of courage and compassion that will move us into action to help those in need in the United States as well as throughout the world. …gifts of humility and kindness so that we may put the needs and interests of others ahead of our own. …gifts of patience and perseverance to endure the long struggle for justice.

Today’s Special Notices.

Those in Need.

I have spoken with so many families who have shared the gratefulness they feel for having been

spared the destruction of home and family that hurricanes brought to so many, especially those

in Texas and Florida. That sense of blessing is quickly followed by a very real desire to help

those whose lives have been devastated. Children have those same feelings. In today’s envelope

there is a flyer about St. Joseph School, Sylvania reaching out to St. Joseph School, Baytown,

Texas. Baytown is in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. The Baytown St. Joseph School

has been identified as a Catholic School in critical need of support. Please help us and our

children reach out to help them.

A second outreach is sponsored by St. Joseph’s St. Vincent de Paul Society. The Society

sponsors an annual food collection for those in need. As a faith formation and education

ministry of St. Joseph Church, we want to answer the call to be of service. Details are included in

the flyer in today’s envelope.

Positive Direction Week 2018. As the year unfolds, information about Positive Direction will

be shared with the entire school and parish community. A tradition for middle school students

for more than 30 years, Positive Direction brings, through the strength of its parent involvement,

a level of education about drugs, alcohol, friendships, and positive choices that supports students

as they enter a time in their lives when independence is emerging, Please be sure to read today’s

flyer.

City Barbecue and PTO. This initiative is a passive fundraiser for our energetic PTO. The

fundraising return on this night out is a remarkable 25%. A flyer with more details is enclosed.

Kroger Plus Card. It has never been easier to enroll and by doing so helping St. Joseph Parish

grow. We need to be even more successful in drawing forth an even greater percentage of the

millions of dollars that Kroger is donating to local organizations. And yes … a flyer with more

details is enclosed!!

Let’s Face It. Please take a few minutes to review the important and inviting information

contained in this flyer. We are eager to hear from you!!

Sounds of the Season. Save the Date. It is not too early to offer your support to this event. For

the 28th

year, St. Joseph Church is proud to host the Toledo Symphony’s TSO Sounds of the

Season Neighborhood Concert. It is scheduled for Wednesday, November 29th

, at 7:30 pm. A

flyer with more information is enclosed.

Sincerely,

Sally A. Koppinger

Principal

SJS Families,

Let the Spirit Soar …

Help for Rebuilding after the Hurricane!

St. Joseph School Sylvania OH

Collecting for

St. Joseph School Baytown TX

The Galveston-Houston Archdiocese has identified a list

of Catholic schools in most critical need since

Hurricane Harvey. Please help us collect the following

gift cards for the families of St. Joseph School Baytown

(TX):

Home Depot • Lowes • Kroger •

Target • Walmart

Donations may be made by gift card, by cash, or by a

check payable to St. Joseph School Sylvania… (We will

send one check payable to St. Joseph School Baytown.)

Contributions will be accepted by homeroom teachers

until September 27. Please be sure to put your donation

in an envelope marked “Hurricane Relief.” Students

will be making cards for SJS Baytown students as well.

Thank you for your support and generosity!

St. Vincent de Paul Food Collection

For Those in Need

St. Joseph School would like to join in the outreach sponsored by our parish St.

Vincent de Paul Society to help those in need. Each classroom will receive a

grocery bag (or two) to fill. If you are able to help, please send a nonperishable food

item to school with your child by Friday, September 22.

Help us, help our neighbor! Thank you!

“We are our brothers’ and sisters’ keepers, wherever they live. We are one human family, whatever our

national, racial, ethnic, economic and ideological differences. Learning to practice the virtue of solidarity

means learning that “loving our neighbor” has global dimensions in an inter-dependent world.”

“A basic Moral test is how our most vulnerable members are faring.”

Excerpts from

Sharing Catholic Social Teaching: Reflections of the U.S. Catholic Bishops

Let’s Face It … The St. Joseph School Facebook Page is a great way to be connected to the latest school news and events.

Different from the Unofficial Parent Page as set forth below, it is another effective way to promote school P.T.O.

events and information! School administrators for the SJS Page are Elaine Dickendasher, Juli Snyder, and Sheri

Peterson. Don’t hesitate to email any of these staff members to request a post (pictures are an added bonus)!

Contact St. Joseph School Facebook Administrators: jsnyder@stjoesylvania.org

edickendasher@stjoesylvania.org speterson@stjoesylvania.org

•Posts include classroom updates and

special projects as provided by the

teachers, special school activities,

announcements, and reminders.

•School administrators manage posts.

•Comments welcome and

questions/concerns will be addressed as

quickly as possible.

•P.T.O. information posted.

•CYO information posted.

•An additional medium for promoting

the school.

•Pictures/names posted are bound by

the SJS photo release forms.

•Weather delays and closings posted.

•Like us at St. Joseph School

Sylvania!

Facebook #2

Unofficial Parent Page

•Any member can post.

•Information posted not necessarily

endorsed or sanctioned by St. Joseph

School.

•Functions as a parent chat group.

•Almost always a quick response from

someone.

•A great way to hear perspectives

from other parents.

•Information and/or pictures posted

at the discretion of each member.

•Pictures/names are not bound by

the SJS photo release form.

•Membership by request to any member

of P.T.O.

Positive Direction Week 2018

May 7 – May 11 Positive Direction, a SJS tradition for middle school students for more than thirty years, is a year-long

program that culminates in a week dedicated to special activities (with the support and encouragement

from elementary students). The purpose of the program is to demonstrate to our students, as they

approach their high school years, the importance of setting goals and making positive choices to achieve

these goals. During the year, students will have the opportunity to learn from motivational speakers

who will cover important topics such as respect for self and others, and the dangers to their well-being

from drugs and alcohol. They will also learn about the importance of faith and living a life that is healthy

in mind, body, and spirit.

Positive Direction is a program brought to students by parent volunteers and the Parent-Teacher

Organization (P.T.O.) Over the years, certain aspects of the program such as the t-shirt design

contest, essay contest, Day of Caring, Retreat Day, and of course the 5K Best Foot Forward Challenge

have become important cornerstones. Parent involvement makes it possible to continue all of these

traditions! There are many committees that require varied levels of time commitment to make this

experience memorable for our students. Below is a list of volunteer opportunities. Please consider

getting involved and respond when the requests for help are sent closer to the end of the 2nd quarter

– it is worth the time and effort!

Positive Direction Program Chairs

Kelly O’Brien, Juli Snyder, Amy Giordano

Committees: Run Conditioning/Race Day (K.T. Newsom and Amanda Brzuchalski, Chairs) Retreat Day (Kate Kelly and Juli Snyder, Chairs) Bagel Breakfast (Brenda Hoffman, Chair) Day of Caring/Community Service (Abbey Riley and Jen Britt, Chairs) Spirit/Decorating (Lisa Juette, Kim Gabel Chairs) Carbo Load Dinner (Shelley Piscopo and Heather Moore, Chairs) Speaker Hospitality (Carrie Johnson, Chair) Essay Contest (Cheri Palko, Chair) Fun Friday (Richelle Smith, Chair)

Your help on any of these committees is needed! In addition, we are looking for a Volunteer

Coordinator. Contact us for more information. A formal volunteer commitment form will be

sent home with middle school students in the near future. Thank you for your consideration!

Juli (julisnyder@bex.net), Amy (amy_giordano@owens.edu), and

Kelly (kobrien@stjoesylvania.org)

St. Joseph School

Chess Club Open to K Through 8th Grade

2017 Fall Semester

Who?

St. Joseph Boys & Girls

K – 8Th Grade

Any Skill Level (or no skills!)

What?

8 After School Instructional Lessons provided by Chess Master Ryan Clayton and

Parent Volunteer Sonja Droll (Ryan is the highest rated chess player in NW Ohio!)

4 Optional Competitive Chess Matches organized by Great Lakes Chess, LLC, Separate

Registration and Price

Awards Ceremony at Final Match - Medallions given to all participants

& Trophies to Top Players & Schools.

Where?

Lessons at St. Joseph School West Campus Banquet Hall

(a bus from East Campus will bring the Middle School

students over)

Matches at four local

elementary/middle schools

1 match may be at our

school!

When?

Lessons Thursdays 2:45 –

4:00 09/28, 10/05, 10/12, 10/26,

11/09, 11/16, 11/30, 12/07

Pick-up is in the West Campus

Banquet Hall at 4pm

Chess matches

typically on Wednesdays

Dates & Locations TBD

Cost?

$64 for 8 Lessons due now

$35 for 4 Matches due later if participating

Checks made out to GLC or

Great Lakes Chess, LLC and sent to Regina

Sulier c/o the school office

How? Registration Form is attached and is also available on the school

website www.stjosephschoolsylvania.org or thru your SchoolSpeak

account

Registration & Payment Due by Friday 09/22/2017 Checks for $64 made out to GLC or Great Lakes Chess, LLC.

PLEASE RETURN REGISTRATIONS AND FEES TO THE WEST CAMPUS SCHOOL OFFICE

CHECKS PAYABLE TO GLC OR GREAT LAKES CHESS, LLC If you have any questions please contact Regina Sulier, Sarah Honan, Amy Hoffmann or Emily Carusso…parent volunteers.

St. Joseph's Chess ClubRegistration Form

2017 Fall Semester

Student’s Name: _____________________________________ Date of Birth: _____________________

Student’s Home Address: ______________________________________ Age: _____ Gender: M or F

Previous Chess Experience: _____________________________________________________________

Grade for current semester: (circle one) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th

1st Parent/Guardian Name: ______________________________________________________________

Primary phone: __________________________________ Cell phone: ____________________

E-mail Address:_________________________________________________________________

2nd Parent/Guardian Name: ______________________________________________________________

Primary phone: __________________________________ Cell phone: ____________________

Any known allergies or health conditions of which we should be aware: __________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

CHECKS PAYABLE to:

GLC or Great Lakes Chess, LLC.Please bring all checks and registration forms to the school office by Friday, Sept. 22nd

Chess Travel/Photo Permission:

My child, _________________________________ has my permission to take part in local chess events associated by the Great Lakes Chess,LLC (GLC). I acknowledge that parents are responsible for transportation to and from all chess events and my child may be transported in aprivate vehicle driven by a duly licensed driver who is a club parent/guardian volunteer.

I understand that ALL SCHOOL RULES AND REGULATIONS pertaining to student safety and behavior shall be followed at all chessactivities.

I grant to the GLC, its representatives and employees the right to take photographs/videos of my child in connection with the chess club. Iauthorize GLC, its assigns and transferees to copyright, use and publish the same in print and/or electronically. I agree that GLC may use suchphotographs (without publishing the child’s name) for any lawful purpose, including for example such purposes as publicity, instruction,illustration, advertising, and Web content.

SCHOOL CLOSING at the host school of an event shall automatically cancel the event. All cancelled events shall be rescheduled one time. If arescheduled event is cancelled a 2nd time, the event is permanently cancelled without refund.

Parent/Guardian Name (please print): _______________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature: _________________________________ Date: ____________________

Please direct all questions to Coach Ryan Clayton 419-705-0259 or rclayton1992@msn.com

St. Joseph's Chess Club8-week 2017 Fall Session

$64/student

Thursday after school 2:45-4:00 PM in the cafeteria.8 PRACTICES on THURSDAYS, Sept. 28, Oct. 5, 12, 26, Nov. 9, 16, 30, Dec 7

plus 4 optional CHESS MATCHES (typically on Wednesdays w/dates & locations TBA for $35).

St. Joseph, Sylvania

CYO Athletics

September 9-10, 2017

Cross Country

The team is coached by Brett Seymour. The meet took place at Carter Park in Bowling Green.

Pee Wee Boys (Grades K-1) The team finished in first place. Top individuals included Greyson Fielding (2nd

),

Camden Minor (6th

), and Holden Paris (14th

).

Pee Wee Girls. The team finished in first place. Top finishers included Sloane Fielding (1st), Kennedy Morgan

(4th

), Maggie Gurzynski (6th

), and Molly Gurzynski (11th

).

Minor Boys (Grades 2-3) The team finished in first place. Top finishers included James Tuori (1st), Scott

Seymour (2nd

), Tyler Barron (3rd

), Cal Brzuchalski (7th

), and Zach Morgan (14th

).

Minor Girls. The team finished in second place. Top finishers included Charlotte Hoyt (3rd

), Jocelyn Tabb

(6th

), and Lucy Halker (10th

),

Cadet Boys (Grades 4-6). The team finished in third place. Top finishers included Jonathan Doenecke (4th

),

Derek Morgan (11th

), and Kale Seymour (12th

).

Cadet Girls. The team finished in first place. Top finishers included Tessa Hoyt (5th

), Hailey Gomez (7th

), and

Macey Malek (9th

),

The Junior Boys (Grades 7-8) finished in 4th

place of the Boys Division 3 in the Tiffin Carnival. Top finishers

included Ben Malek (12th

), Ryan O’Donnell (40th

), and Andrew Newsom (53rd

).

The Junior Girls finished in 10th

place of the Girl’s Division 3 in the Tiffin Crnival. Top finishers included

Sydney Vandenbroek (27th

).

Football

7h /8thGrade

Coach Floyd’s team will played Sunday afternoon in the CYO Round Robin at St. John’s Jesuit High School.

5th/

6th

Grade

Coach Gfell’s team will play Sunday afternoon in the CYO Round Robin at St. John’s Jesuit High School..

Volleyball

3rd

Grade

Coach Heinl’s team defeated Blessed Sacrament 15-13, 15-7 and 10-15 and defeated St. Joan of Arc 15-6, 9-

15, and 16-14.

4th

Grade

Coach Lucas’ team was defeated by Christ the King13-15, 11-15 and 15-12 and was defeated by St.

Patrick15-9, 17-19, and 13-13 and defeated Regina Coeli 15-9, 15-12 and 21-19.

5th

Grade

Coach Meyer’s team was defeated by St. Joan of Arc 25-20, 15-25 and 11-15 and was defeated by All Saints

25-23, 18-25 and 12-15.

Coach Szymanski’s team did not play this weekend.

6th

Grade

Coach Palko’s team defeated St. Rose 25-20 and 25-12 and defeated Christ the King 25-23 and 25-18.

Coach Fernandes’ team was defeated by St. Benedict 25-19, 26-28, and 7-15 and was defeated by St. joseph,

Maumee 13-25 and 15-25.

7th

Grade

Coach Martin’s team defeated Christ the King 19-25, 25-11 and 15-2 and defeated Lial 25-13 and 25-16.

8th

Grade

Coach Szymanski’s team defeated St. Joan of Arc 22-25, 25-20 and 15-10 and defeated Lial 25-22 and 25-9.

High School

Coach Novak’s team was defeated by Regina Coeli and defeated St. Joan of Arc.

St. Joseph, Sylvania

CYO Athletics

September 16-17, 2017

Cross Country

The team is coached by Brett Seymour. The meet will take place Saturday morning at Maumee Bay State

Park.

Pee Wee Boys (Grades K-1) The races begin at 11:45 AM.

Pee Wee Girls.

Minor Boys (Grades 2-3) The races begin after the Pee Wee boys’ and girl’s races that begin at 11:45.

Minor Girls.

Cadet Boys (Grades 4-6). The races begin after the Junior boy’s and girl’s race that begin at 9:00 AM.

Cadet Girls.

Junior Boys (Grades 7-8) The races will begin at 9:00 AM.

Junior Girls

Football

7h /8thGrade

Coach Floyd’s team will play Sunday at the TDC field of the CYO Complex at 1:30 PM against St. Patick/St.

Joan of Arc.

5th/

6th

Grade

Coach Gfell’s team will play Sunday at the TDC field of the CYO Complex at 4:00 PM against St. Patrick.

Volleyball

3rd

Grade

Coach Heinl’s team will play Saturday at Little Flower at 9:00 AM against St. Benedict and at 10:00 AM

against Lial.

4th

Grade

Coach Lucas’ team will play Sunday at St. Joseph, Sylvania at 1:00 PM against St. Joan of Arc and at 3:00 PM

against Regina Coeli.

5th

Grade

Coach Meyer’s team will play Saturday at St. Joseph, Sylvania at 12:00 PM against Blessed Sacrament and at

2:00 PM against St. Aloysius and Sunday at St. Joseph, Sylvania at 4:00 PM against All Saints and at 5:00 PM

against St. Joan of Arc.

Coach Szymanski’s team will play Saturday at Lial at 1:00 PM against Christ the King and at 3:00 PM against

St. Rose.

6th

Grade

Coach Palko’s team will play Sunday at Blessed Sacrament at 1:00 PM against Blessed Sacrament and at 2:00

PM against St. Aloysius.

Coach Fernandes’ team will play Saturday at Holy Trinity at 11:00 AM against Holy Trinity and at 12:00 PM

against St. Rose.

7th

Grade

Coach Martin’s team will play Saturday St. Joseph, Sylvania at 9:00 AM against St. Joseph, Maumee and at

11:00 AM against St. Ursula Academy.

8th

Grade

Coach Szymanski’s team will play Saturday at All Saints at 9:00 AM against All Saints and at 10:00 AM

against Notre Dame Academy.

High School

Coach Novak’s team will play Sunday at Little Flower at 2:00 PM against Notre Dame Academy and at 3:00

PM against Little Flower.

Forthe28thyear,St.JosephChurch,Sylvania,isproudtohosttheToledoSymphony’sTSOSoundsoftheSeason-NeighborhoodConcertSeries.ResidentConductorSaraJobinwillleadtheorchestrainanothereveningofoutstandingclassicalandseasonalmusic.Thepricesforyourreservedticket(s)willremainthesameaslastyear.Youwillreceiveyourreservedticket(s)andanIRSformindicatingthevalueofgoodsandservicesreceivedasaresultofyourdonationbymail.Thevalueofeachticketis$16.

I/Wewishtosupportthiseventthroughadonationof:

___$45Friend ___$85Patron ___$165Sponsor

___$215Benefactor ___$300ConductorCircle

$45 Friend Entitlesyouto1complimentaryticketandreservedseating

$85 Patron Entitlesyouto2complimentaryticketsandreservedseating

$165 Sponsor Entitlesyouto4complimentaryticketsandreservedseating

$215 Benefactor Entitlesyouto6complimentaryticketsandreservedseating

$300 Conductor’sCircle Entitlesyouto10complimentaryticketsandreservedseating

___Pleasesendmyticket(s)intheenclosedself-addressed,businesssizedstampedenvelope.

___I/Weareunabletoattend.Pleaseaccepttheentireamountasdonationwithnoticket(s).Nameasyouwishittobelistedintheprogram:____________________________________________________________________________WeregretthatweCANNOTGUARANTEEaprogramlistingafterMonday,November6,2017.

Pleasesendyourcheckpayableto:St.JosephChurchMailorderform,envelope,andcheckto: MargieHeck43WoodforestParkwaySylvania,OH43560ShouldyouneedfurtherinformationpleasecallMargieHeckat(419)843-8548.Seatingisassignedasreservationsarereceived.Thankyouforyoursupport!MargieHeckandSueCutshall,GeneralCo-chairs

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