We had such a special visit today at St. Joseph Catholic School! 📚✨
Local author Kayla Patterson joined our PreK–2nd grade classes to share the book she wrote, and our students loved every minute of it. There’s nothing better than seeing young readers inspired by someone from our own community!
Thank you, Kayla, for taking the time to pour into our students and spark a love of reading. 💛📖
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Our 5th Grade Book Club brought The Lemonade War to life in the best way!
Students created their own lemonade recipes, calculated cost per cup and profit, designed posters, and even ran their own lemonade stand. They worked together to make real-world connections and practiced teamwork every step of the way.
As a group, they discussed how to use their profits and chose to give back to Fur Get Me Not—showing kindness and compassion beyond the classroom. We are so proud of their hard work and big hearts!
Thank you to everyone who supported the lemonade stand! Your kindness and encouragement helped make it a sweet success!
Students created their own lemonade recipes, calculated cost per cup and profit, designed posters, and even ran their own lemonade stand. They worked together to make real-world connections and practiced teamwork every step of the way.
As a group, they discussed how to use their profits and chose to give back to Fur Get Me Not—showing kindness and compassion beyond the classroom. We are so proud of their hard work and big hearts!
Thank you to everyone who supported the lemonade stand! Your kindness and encouragement helped make it a sweet success!
St. Joseph School in Paris is the recipient of a generous donation from Kenneth Siebenmorgen and Associates. St. Joseph Catholic School is so appreciative of those who support our mission to educate children as servant leaders in our church and community. Our future is bright because of the prayers and generosity of individuals and businesses such as Siebenmorgen and Associates.
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4 H Meeting Reminder
Thursday, April 9th
3:30-4:15 PM
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Thursday, April 9th
3:30-4:15 PM
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Happy Easter!
Happy Easter!
We are incredibly grateful to 22 Brew for supporting our young readers! 📚🍦
Thanks to their generous donation, our students were celebrated with books and ice cream tokens for their hard work during Read Across America Week. What a blessing to have such a supportive community!
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🌿 Spring is coming! 🌿
Support St. Joseph Catholic School – Paris by purchasing a beautiful Boston Fern for just $16! Perfect for porches, patios, and gifts.
🗓 Last day to order: March 19
📞 Call 963-2119 or Get with your favorite St. Joe's student to place an order.
📦 Pick up date: TBA
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Good luck to Joseph Mung, one of our very own St. Joseph Catholic School students, as he competes in the State Spelling Bee! 🐝📚
Joseph has worked incredibly hard to reach this level, and our entire school community is so proud of him. We wish him the very best as he represents St. Joseph’s.
You’ve got this, Joseph! We are cheering you on all the way! 👏✨
Safety Update for St. Joseph School Families
This morning around 10:00 a.m., school staff noticed an individual walking on the west side of the school grounds with what appeared to be a weapon. Out of an abundance of caution, the school immediately initiated a full lockdown and contacted the Paris Police Department.
Our staff and students followed safety procedures, and all students remained secure inside the building during the lockdown. We are grateful for the quick response from the Paris Police Department, who promptly located the individual.
Once law enforcement gave the all clear, the lockdown was lifted and we safely resumed normal school activities. We sent a text via our notification system to all families, but unfortunately due to system malfunction some families were not notified. We are attempting to rectify the communication situation.
Please know that no students or staff were harmed, and everyone remained safe throughout the situation. The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority, and we appreciate the professionalism of our team and the swift response of our local law enforcement.
Thank you for your continued trust and support.
Mrs. Shirley Kiefer
This morning around 10:00 a.m., school staff noticed an individual walking on the west side of the school grounds with what appeared to be a weapon. Out of an abundance of caution, the school immediately initiated a full lockdown and contacted the Paris Police Department.
Our staff and students followed safety procedures, and all students remained secure inside the building during the lockdown. We are grateful for the quick response from the Paris Police Department, who promptly located the individual.
Once law enforcement gave the all clear, the lockdown was lifted and we safely resumed normal school activities. We sent a text via our notification system to all families, but unfortunately due to system malfunction some families were not notified. We are attempting to rectify the communication situation.
Please know that no students or staff were harmed, and everyone remained safe throughout the situation. The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority, and we appreciate the professionalism of our team and the swift response of our local law enforcement.
Thank you for your continued trust and support.
Mrs. Shirley Kiefer
Thursday at 2:30 there will be a parade of Favorite Book Characters! Students will parade around the cafeteria as part of our Read Across America celebration. It's been a great week and we're not finished yet!! Families are welcome to come and cheer on our students!!
This past week, Rotary members Jeff O’Neal and Tom Spivey visited our third graders to present each student with their very own dictionary. What a special and meaningful gift!
Each year, the Paris Rotary makes this tradition possible, and it is truly appreciated. Your commitment to education and to our school community makes a lasting impact on our students. Thank you for investing in their learning and future!
We are so grateful to the Paris Rotary Club for their continued generosity and support of our students!
💡📚 Light Up Our Love for Reading! 📚💡
Tomorrow wear your brightest colors as we continue celebrating Dr. Seuss Week! The brighter the better — let’s make our school shine!
📚🎉 Dr. Seuss Week Kicks Off Monday! 🎉📚
We are excited to celebrate the joy of reading as we begin Dr. Seuss Week this Monday at St. Joseph Catholic School!
To start the week, we’re hosting Family Story Day — a special day to honor the traditions and stories that make each family unique. ❤️
Students are invited to:
📖 Wear something that represents their family tradition
📚 Bring an item that connects to a special family story or memory
Whether it’s a favorite book, a cultural tradition, a family keepsake, or something that represents a special memory, we can’t wait to see the meaningful ways our students share their stories.
Let’s celebrate reading, family, and the wonderful stories that connect us all! ✨
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🎉📚 AR Goal Celebration! ☕✨
Friday we celebrated our amazing students who met or exceeded their Accelerated Reader goals for 2nd quarter with 85% or higher test accuracy — and what a sweet reward it was!
These hard-working readers enjoyed hot cocoa and a special showing of Coco as a fun way to recognize their dedication, growth, and love for reading. We are so proud of the effort they put into building strong reading habits and challenging themselves this quarter!
👏 Congratulations to all of our readers — your hard work truly shows!
Keep turning those pages and reaching for your goals. 💙📖
