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St. Joseph Catholic School
275 W. North Street
Manhattan, Illinois 60442
275 W. North Street
Manhattan, Illinois 60442
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Please contact the Webmaster with any comments
or suggestions Last Updated May 1, 2008
or suggestions Last Updated May 1, 2008
August 16, 2008
FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
It is hard to believe that the first day of school is next week. Where did the summer go? God gave us so many beautiful days for
our children to enjoy their families and community. This week our students will begin the first day of the new school year 2008-
2009 and the teachers, staff, and administration has been very busy preparing for the new school year. Mr. Tkoletz and Mrs.
Forsythe have been cleaning, scrubbing, and scouring the school to make our school shine like a new silver dollar. Thank you for
your hard work. The teachers have been getting their classrooms ready for this exciting new school year. There are some new
faces this year that will greet you as you enter the school. Your principal has been has been moving in and orientation to a new
school with the great help of Mrs. Berg (our school secretary). I do not know what I would have done without her assistance. The
new fifth grade/ Science teacher is Mrs. Sheri Lord. Our new preschool 3 year old teacher is Mrs. Kristina Corcoran who will wears
a couple of hats. She will also be the sixth grade math teacher and our resource teacher. We welcome all of the returning and
new families to Saint Joseph Catholic School where our faith and academics work strongly together. Jesus Christ is the reason for
our school and the following of His teaching makes us strong. Through prayer and sacrifice of our parents and parishioners our
school continues to be vibrant in its faith and academics.
In His peace,
John T. Garvey
Principal
DATES TO REMEMBER:
August 18 Teacher Institute Day (School Library)
August 19 First Day of School Dismissal 11:40 a.m. Bus Pick-up Only
Uniforms are not required
School Board Meeting
August 20 First Full Day of School / Uniforms required with short uniform option
August 25 Preschool 3 year olds Fee Day 1 p.m.
August 26 Opening of School Mass – parents are encouraged to join us
August 27 Preschool 4 year olds Fee Day 1 p.m.
August 28 Quinlin & Fabish Band Instruments Meeting 10 a.m. 5th graders
Quinlin & Fabish Band Instrument Parent Meeting 5pm – 7p.m.
A FEW THANK YOU NOTES FROM OUR SCHOOL:
The following persons have made it possible for our students to receive free pocket folders. We appreciate your kindness and
generosity: Tri Star Cabinet, Manhattan Dental Care, Munch’s Supply Co. Inc., The First Bank of Manhattan, and Eric O’Neil.
PRAYERS NEEDED:
If you need prayers and would like them posted on our “School Prayer List” or in the school newsletter or on the “Principal’s Prayer
list, contact the school. I only use first names and the reason for the prayer. Here is the list so far: Patrick (medical needs), Rita,
D.J. (just left for Iraq), prayers of thanksgiving, and a special intention.
FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
It is hard to believe that the first day of school is next week. Where did the summer go? God gave us so many beautiful days for
our children to enjoy their families and community. This week our students will begin the first day of the new school year 2008-
2009 and the teachers, staff, and administration has been very busy preparing for the new school year. Mr. Tkoletz and Mrs.
Forsythe have been cleaning, scrubbing, and scouring the school to make our school shine like a new silver dollar. Thank you for
your hard work. The teachers have been getting their classrooms ready for this exciting new school year. There are some new
faces this year that will greet you as you enter the school. Your principal has been has been moving in and orientation to a new
school with the great help of Mrs. Berg (our school secretary). I do not know what I would have done without her assistance. The
new fifth grade/ Science teacher is Mrs. Sheri Lord. Our new preschool 3 year old teacher is Mrs. Kristina Corcoran who will wears
a couple of hats. She will also be the sixth grade math teacher and our resource teacher. We welcome all of the returning and
new families to Saint Joseph Catholic School where our faith and academics work strongly together. Jesus Christ is the reason for
our school and the following of His teaching makes us strong. Through prayer and sacrifice of our parents and parishioners our
school continues to be vibrant in its faith and academics.
In His peace,
John T. Garvey
Principal
DATES TO REMEMBER:
August 18 Teacher Institute Day (School Library)
August 19 First Day of School Dismissal 11:40 a.m. Bus Pick-up Only
Uniforms are not required
School Board Meeting
August 20 First Full Day of School / Uniforms required with short uniform option
August 25 Preschool 3 year olds Fee Day 1 p.m.
August 26 Opening of School Mass – parents are encouraged to join us
August 27 Preschool 4 year olds Fee Day 1 p.m.
August 28 Quinlin & Fabish Band Instruments Meeting 10 a.m. 5th graders
Quinlin & Fabish Band Instrument Parent Meeting 5pm – 7p.m.
A FEW THANK YOU NOTES FROM OUR SCHOOL:
The following persons have made it possible for our students to receive free pocket folders. We appreciate your kindness and
generosity: Tri Star Cabinet, Manhattan Dental Care, Munch’s Supply Co. Inc., The First Bank of Manhattan, and Eric O’Neil.
PRAYERS NEEDED:
If you need prayers and would like them posted on our “School Prayer List” or in the school newsletter or on the “Principal’s Prayer
list, contact the school. I only use first names and the reason for the prayer. Here is the list so far: Patrick (medical needs), Rita,
D.J. (just left for Iraq), prayers of thanksgiving, and a special intention.