Dear Parents & Guardians,

The decision to open or close schools in bad weather has a big effect on families. We understand that our students are better served – both academically and socially – by being in school. But, as always, our top priority is the safety of our students.

Information and News for Parents

November 18^th, 2009

PTO Meeting - The next meeting of the PTO will be held on Wednesday morning at 8:30AM in the school library and again at 7PM in the auditorium. We hope that continuing to have two meetings will allow more parents to join us.

Information and News for Parents

November 11^th, 2009

Report Cards - Today, Wednesday, November 11^th, is Report Card Conference Day. Report cards for students in Kindergarten through 8^th grade for the first quarter were distributed. Parents and teachers had the opportunity to discuss student achievement and ways to improve in the coming weeks, if necessary.

Information and News for Parents

November 4^th, 2009

MTA Payroll Tax - New York State has imposed the MTA Payroll Tax to assist with the bailout of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Under this new law, only public schools will be reimbursed. Accompanying this newsletter is a letter from Dr. Timothy McNiff, Superintendent of Schools, asking for your help. Even though Election Day has passed, I ask you to still contact your local representative. The New York State Catholic Conference web site also provides a way to send a message.

Information and News for Parents

October 28^th, 2009

Field Trips - Wednesday, October 21^st began a series of field trips for all of our students. The Preschool ventured to Outhouse Orchards. This past Monday we had two trips! The 4^th Grade visited the Mahopac Library and grades 1–3 spent the day at the Hudson Valley Children's Museum.

Information and News for Parents

October 21^st, 2009

Entertainment Book - Sales envelopes need to be returned with payment by Friday, October 23^rd along with any unsold books. Volunteers are needed to help sell books after mass at the school Saturday and Sunday, October

This week will wrap up our Innisbrook and Entertainment Book fundraisers. Please take the opportunity give these products one final push before turning in any sales material this week.

St. Joseph's Gift Card Program Special offer!

Place an order of at least $600 by November 1^st
and receive one of the following $10 gift cards for free:

Starbucks      Dunkin Donuts     Bath and Body Works     Barnes and Noble     Panera Bread

PTO MEETING
October 14, 2009 8:30AM & 7:00PM
MINUTES

Board Members: Ann & John Dignam, Patty Kiernan, Aracely Kuszel, Mary Rendich, Julie Waclawski

Our meeting began with a prayer led by Mrs. Dignam.

PR Committee:

Brigid Luzarraga spoke at the morning meeting about the Public Relations Committee. Her goals are as follows:

It's Not Too Late to Place an Order!

The deadline for entering orders is Tuesday, October 20.

All orders must be entered on the Innisbrook website.