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| 118 N. Lincoln Avenue, Round Lake, IL 60073 |
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The official parent organization of St. Joseph School is called Parents Plus. All parents are considered members and are encouraged to attend meetings which are now held at 7:00 P.M. on the second Thursday of every month except July.
Parents+ is a very active group. They coordinate room parent activities including classroom parties, the Thanksgiving Feast, and the School Picnic. They also coordinate the annual Teacher Appreciation Luncheon. Their major fundraisers include Market Day, Bingo Kitchen, the annual Holiday Bazaar, the St. Patrick's Day party, and the annual Vendor Sale. In addition, Parents+ sponsors family activities during the school year, including Turn Off the TV Week. They also seek to provide educational opportunities for parents.
The officers for the 2009-2010 school year are:
Mrs. Paula Rohrs, President
Mrs. Diana Seng, Vice President
Mrs. Kelly Rodkey, Treasurer
Mrs. Judy Zofinski, Market Day
Mrs. Anne Marie Stefanski, Special Snacks
Mrs. Donna Stone, Room Parents
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During the 07-08 school year, a Board of Specified Jurisdiction was formed. Its primary concern is the ministry of Catholic elementary school education: the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and social development of the students. The board operates in conformity with the policies of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Under the guidance of the Archdiocesan Office of Catholic Schools, the Superintendent of Schools and the Pastor of St. Joseph Parish shall concern itself with local school policy matters pertaining to the general excellence of Catholic education at St. Joseph School.
Working in collaboration with its administrative officer, the principal, and hearing its many publics, this Board of Specified Jurisdiction shall formulate local school policies that will enable the school to reach its agreed upon goals.
The School Board members are:
Mrs. Chris Mendralla, President
Mrs. Donna Harbeck, Enrollment Management
Mrs. Jeanne Kristan, Communications
Mrs. Jennifer Perez, Development
Ms. Sue Sheriff, Mission Effectiveness
Mrs. Anne Stone, Secretary
Mr. Ralph Coates, Buildings & Grounds
School Board Meeting Minutes (pdf files)
Meetings will be posted for the 2009-2010 school year as they become available.
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We really need help for our Saturday night bingo fundraiser! Please volunteer!
Please call Judy Zofinski, chairperson, at 847.740.8005 for more information.
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First Sacraments information coming soon!
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FAQs information coming soon!
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Fund Raising
Various fund raising activities are held throughout the year which directly benefit our school:
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Market Day is our monthly fund raising program that provides restaurant quality foods for your family at a value while returning a percentage of the purchase price to our school. Each month you'll find that many items on the order sheet are products you use on a daily basis. In addition there will always be something new to keep your breakfast, lunch, and dinner "menus" interesting.
Orders must be finalized by noon on the Wednesday before the pick up day. You can order online at Market Day or call Judy Zofinski by that time. Call Judy Zofinski at 847-740-8005 for more information or to volunteer your time on pick up days.
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SALE DATES for 2009-2010:
Pick Up Time is 8:30 - 9:30 A.M.
on Saturdays in St. Joe's Gym
| Month | Date |
| August | 15 |
| September | 19 |
| October | 17 |
| (Pie donation drive begins ) |
| November | 14 |
| (Pie donation drive ends ) |
| December | 12 |
| January | 23 |
| February | 20 |
| March | 20 |
| April | 24 |
| May | 22 |
| June | 19 |
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September Market Day
Effective for sale dates 8/30/2009 to 9/26/2009
*For more information or to order online, visit Market Day at www.marketday.com. St. Joseph School's Market Day account number is 2025.
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Year-Round Fund-Raiser: The Manna Gift Card Program
This is an excellent opportunity to work towards your commitment all year long. Purchase gift cards for over 125 retailers, grocery stores, and restaurants. By purchasing gift cards for your everyday purchases like groceries, gas, dining out and gifts, you can earn credit for your fund-raising commitment and earn instant profits for our school. Starting with your first order, 50% of the profit from each order goes toward your family fund-raising commitment.
Download forms below. If you have any questions, please call Donna Harbeck at 847.546.8805 or send an email to kcebrah@aol.com and list "Manna Gift Cards" on the subject line.
1) Manna Flier - What it is and How it Works: Flier (pdf file - 193Kb)
2) Manna Gift Card Order Form, Aug. 1, 2008: Order Form (pdf file - 112Kb)
3) Manna Ordering Schedule 2008-2009: Schedule (pdf file - 89Kb)
Check "Send Order Home" on the top left hand corner on the order form if you wish to send your gift cards home with your child.
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The Magazine Sale - QSP
 
This sale starts near the end of August and ends mid-September. All orders turned in during the sale must include payment to St. Joseph School. Any orders that were placed online at QSP.com over the summer or any order received after the end of the current year's sale will count towards your family's fund-raising commitment. The profit for this fund-raiser is 40% of your total sales turned in during the sale that will go towards your family fund-raiser commitment. 40% of your total sales, turned in through the Sub-Net address booklets will go towards your family fund-raiser commitment. (Example: Total Sales $100 × 40% = $40 profit. Sub-Net orders Total Sales $100 × 40% = $40 profit. Total combined profit $80.)
Magazine Fund Raiser Prizes -- See the packet your child brings home for details of additional prizes. The prize program is only good for paid magazine orders received during the sale dates.
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The Fall Fund-Raiser - Market Day - Silver Bells
Sale starts near the end of September and ends mid-October. This is a pre-paid fund-raiser and orders must be turned in with payment to St. Joseph School. The delivery will be in mid-November before Thanksgiving. Watch for details. Market Day offers a higher quality gift line. We think you will be impressed with the selection.
To order online, go to Market Day Fundraising at www.marketdayfundraising.com. Enter Sale ID number 204843 (St. Joseph School) and start shopping. (If you would like a seller to receive credit for this purchase, please provide your seller's order form ID number, name, and phone number when you place your order.) This fund-raiser will give you 52% of the total sales towards your family fund-raising commitment. (Example: Total Sales $100 × 52% = $52 profit.)
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Our next Casino Night fund-raiser will be held on Friday, November 6, 2009. There is a $5.00 entry fee and the event runs from 6:00 P.M. until midnight. Black Jack, poker, and Texas Hold 'Em, Chuck-A-Luck, Over/Under, and 50/50 raffle are some of the many games offered. Cash bar and food and refreshment concessions are available.
For the 2008-2009 school year, the profit for this fund-raiser went towards improving our supplemental reading program for our kindergarten through eighth grade students. Our quest was to supplement the reading series with independent books for each classroom, which will further strengthen our students' reading abilities.
The goal for the 2009-2010 school year Casino Night fund-raiser profits will be announced in the near future.
Sponsorship Opportunties: Become a Diamond, Gold, or Silver Sponsor! For more information download the sponsorship form!
Volunteer Opportunities: If you would like to donate your time and/or talent towards making this night a success, please contact Mr. or Mrs. John Schelter at: (847) 546-1720 (school office) or by E-mail at tscheltersjs@yahoo.com. For more information, download the volunteer form.
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The Candy Bar Sale - 
Our annual candy bar sale will begin the last week of January. An assortment of these fine candy bars will be available. Look for more details early in January, 2009. The profit for this fund-raiser is 50% of your total sales that will go towards your family fund-raiser commitment. (Example: If you sell one box of 50 candy bars at $1 each, your profit is $25. If you sell 5 boxes, your total sales would be $250 × 50% = $175 profit.)
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Cub Foods Community Dollars
Everyone needs groceries: Why not shop at Cub Foods and help our school earn 1% of the total sales? Drop your receipt(s) in the Cub Foods Box in the vestibule at school outside the office.
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Box Top$ for Education
 Every dime helps: Why not tear off the Box Tops for Education coupons on General Mills, SaranTM, and Hefty® products and help our school earn 10¢ for each coupon? Go to the Box Tops Web site at boxtops4education.com for a list of Box Tops products. Tear off the Box Tops for Education coupons from the products you buy and drop them in the Box Tops Box in the vestibule at school outside the office. Twice each year, Box Tops will send our school a check worth 10¢ for each Box Top redeemed, up to $20,000.
If you register under St. Joseph School in Round Lake at Box Tops, you can shop online at the "Box Tops Marketplace" at stores such as Target, Wal-Mart, Kohl's, Home Depot, Office Max, etc., and earn cash for our school. You can also print coupons for use when you go shopping, track St. Joe's earnings, and compare our earnings to other schools in our area. Our school receives a donation of up to 8% from your qualifying purchase, up to $20,000.
Purchase books online at Barnes & Noble through the "Box Tops Reading Room," and our school will receive 6% of your new book purchases and 3% of all other online purchases, up to $20,000.
Help us exceed our goal of $1,400 for this year!
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Online Shopping
Do you shop online? Shop from the stores listed on www.schoolpop.com and our school will earn extra money. Register under St. Joseph School in Round Lake and shop away.
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