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Teen Mental Health
A Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report recently came out highlighting the rise in Adolescent Mental Health and Bryan Health is taking a lead in providing helpful information to our community. We are hosting a Facebook Live event on Tuesday, April 18 featuring our very own Andrea Ruiz, LIMHP from the Bryan Counseling Center with a special focus on Youth Mental Health. Here is the link to landing page https://www.bryanhealth.com/teen-mental-health and the link to the Facebook event https://fb.me/e/C6eDKj0y.
A general information flyer is below.
St. Joseph School Employment Opportunities
Beyond the Bell Staff
St. Joseph School’s after-school program, Beyond the Bell, is seeking support staff for the 2026-2027 school year! This part-time position is perfect for a high school student with a free period at the end of the school day or a college student. Hours are Monday-Friday from 3:00-5:30 pm when school is in session with occasional 1:00-5:30 pm days. Staff assist the BTB director with childcare, child safety, preparing snacks, supervising indoor & outdoor activities, and facilitating a safe, encouraging environment for students ranging in age from preschool through 8th Grade. Previous childcare experience appreciated but not required. Start date is August 2026. To apply, email a resume and references to carrie-finson@cdolinc.net, or call 402-489-0341 with questions.
Who's excited for Catholic Schools Week? We are!! And we hope you are too! Below is the plan for the week's activities as well as a list for dress-up days to celebrate living the Catholic school life! Download the full schedule: CSW-Event-Outline-2026
Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community
CANA – January 24, 2026
CANA is our Parish’s primary fundraiser to benefit the church and school The proceeds are used to grow and implement improvements in our education program. This event helps ensure a Catholic education is available to every child and is key to achieving our school’s call to loving service and mission of total personal development. This year, a generous donor has agreed to match all CANA donations up to $150,000! Please prayerfully consider making a year-end-donation that will be matched dollar-for-dollar if made by January 24, 2026. All donations are tax deductible. Visit https://onecau.se/2026cana.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 25, 2026
Celebrating the Community of Our Parish Family
♦ 9:00 a.m. Opening Mass (Youth Choir) All students are encouraged to wear uniforms to Mass!
♦ Jr. High announcer at Masses: 7:30, 9:00, 11:00, 5:00)
♦ 10:15-11:15 am Open House and Academic Fair (7th/8th Science Fair in cafeteria)
♦ 10:15-11:15 am Student Council Bake Sale (school entrance & cafeteria)
MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026
Celebrating the Community Around Us with Service
♦ Each grade level does a service project (letters to seminarians, pictures to Madonna, etc.)
♦ 7:00 PM Light the Night holy hour at the Cathedral for FAMILIES. Join Bishop Conley in praying for our Catholic Schools.
♦ All-School Assembly: Pius X Choirs performance, 2:30 pm
♦ Parent Lunches for 1st and 4th grades. Sign-up form: ParentInvitetoLunch2026.
♦ “We're All on the Same Team - Team Jesus!” – Wear jersey/sports team/religious*
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026
Celebrate the Community of Parents and Volunteers
♦ Students write “Thank You” notes to parents
♦ SFA Faculty/Staff Luncheon
♦ Parent Lunches for Kindergarten and Jr. High. Sign-up form: ParentInvitetoLunch2026.
♦ Talent Show, time TBD
♦ “Shine from the Inside Out” – Wear your clothes inside out*
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026
Celebrating Our Faith Community
♦ Eucharistic Procession after Mass followed by Adoration and 2:55 pm Benediction – Parents welcome! (3rd graders wear First Communion outfits for the Procession.)
♦ Parent Lunches for 2nd and 6th grades. Sign-up form: ParentInvitetoLunch2026.
♦ “Put Your Best Foot Forward” - Students wear their uniforms OR dress in your nicest clothes for the Lord
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2026
Celebrating the Community of Our Students
♦ Special Student Activities (determined by teachers)
♦ Dessert with student lunch
♦ Parent Lunches for Pre-K, 3rd, and 5th grades. Sign-up form: ParentInvitetoLunch2026.
♦ Volleyball game – 8th grade vs. Staff 2:15-3:00 PM (K-2 optional)
♦ “Crazy about Catholic Schools” – Wear mismatched/crazy combinations of clothes*
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2026
Celebrating the Community of Our Administration, Teachers, and Staff
♦ Teacher swap option
♦ Jr. High Bowling in the morning
♦ 1:00 PM Dismissal
♦ “Better Together” - Classes choose a theme*
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2026
Celebrating the Communities of our Families
♦ Morning at the Movies – SFA-sponsored activity for school families. *Students must be accompanied by an adult*
• 8:45 am donuts, coffee, and juice will be available
• 9:30 am free movies begin at East Park Cinema – "David" and "Zootopia 2"
*Please check the non-uniform portion of the Dress Code LINK for non-uniform guidelines.
+Student Council will sell $1 suckers all week - classrooms will arrange dates/times.
2026 Catholic Schools Week Dress-Up Days
Our school uniforms set us apart and show pride in our school. But who doesn’t like to dress up? The following are guidelines for special dress days during our celebration of Catholic Schools Week. (Students who choose not to dress up with the theme must wear their school uniforms.)
Please read the following guidelines to students:
Since we are doing a Eucharistic Procession on Wednesday of CSW, we ask for students to dress either in their school uniform that day OR dress up for the Lord (think of “Sunday best” or dressing for a wedding or special occasion).
If you choose to dress up, here are the expected guidelines:
• Skirts and dresses for girls must reach slightly above the knee or lower. Tops of dresses must be modest - no sleeveless or low-cut necklines.
• Dress shirts and blouses are encouraged. Jerseys, t-shirts, tank tops, sleeveless tops or low-cut necklines are not allowed. Shirts may not be tied up at the waistline.
• Pants should be dressy pants or nice khakis.
• Pants not permitted include: jeans; sweatpants/running pants; baggy or saggy pants; pants that are frayed, faded, multi-bleached, stone washed or that have holes; stretch pants, stirrup pants, leggings/jeggings, or pants that are skin tight.
• Boys may choose to wear a tie.
We want to dress in our beautiful and best as we walk with Jesus!
You may also choose to wear a HAT during the school day, but have it off for Mass, adoration and the procession.
Schedules are available in the Youth Choir folder on the bulletin board by Resurrection Hall main doors. Sing-along Sundays occur except for scheduled Full Choir Sundays. Download the Spring 2025 Youth Choir Schedule.
Beginning on January 1, 2025, all clergy, religious, employees, and volunteers who work with minors will be required to renew their training during the month of January. Visit CMG Connect - Catholic Mutual Group to complete this.
Each year near the beginning of October, in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary, our 3rd Grade classes lead a Living Rosary for their parents and the student body.
Each year, our 4th Grade students perform the Living Stations of the Cross for the whole school and invite the Parish to join them. Below are some of the photos from March 27, 2024.
S.M.A.R.T. Parenting Tips for Online Safety
Good Morning Everyone:
As many of you know, I am passionate about educating others about internet safety and the risks that are posed to our kids online. I firmly believe that most risks that our kids are exposed to have some connection to digital technology. As such, we must continue to educate parents and encourage them to engage their kids in regular conversation regarding online risks.
Next week, February 6th, is Safer Internet Day. I encourage all of you to use this day to remind kids and their parents to communicate with each other about proper use of the net. Attached you will find SMART tips for parents. These documents are easy to read and filled with great tips and resources for parents.
My contact information is below in case you have questions.
Stay Safe!
Monty Lovelace
Lieutenant | Nebraska Information Analysis Center (NIAC)
Nebraska State Patrol
P.O. Box 94907
Lincoln, Nebraska 68509
4600 Innovation Drive
Lincoln, Nebraska 68521
Cell: 402-805-7042
24hr: 402-471-4545
Monty.Lovelace@Nebraska.gov
statepatrol.nebraska.gov
This transformative program enables students from lower-income families, students with special needs, students who experience bullying, students from military families, students in foster care, and students who are denied option enrollment by public schools to access scholarships to attend the private school of their choice.
Scholarship applications will be available by mid-February. Be sure to sign up with your contact information on OSN’s website so you will be among the first to know when scholarship applications are available.
If you have any questions, please email info@nebraskaopportunity.org.
Scholarships are funded through tax credit contributions by Nebraska taxpayers. Taxpayers can give to OSN and claim a dollar-for-dollar tax credit up to 50% (or $100,000) of their state income tax liability. OSN then uses those taxpayer contributions to empower vulnerable Nebraska families with educational freedom.
For more information about this meaningful giving option, visit nebraskaopportunity.org/giving.
The purpose of report cards is to communicate to parents information about their child's progress and achievement. Here are a few tips on how to handle report cards when they come home:
Dear Parents of 4th – 8th Grade Students,
When schools give students access to devices and online accounts, an incredible world of learning opportunities opens up — as well as potential dangers.Digital safety is critically important to St. Joseph School, which is why we are now using Bark for Schools to help us protect our students both online and in real life.
Read more in the letter below.
Teen girls ages 12-15 who want to develop skills to manage anxiety and better social interactions. This group will explore new ways of overcoming negative thoughts, build confidence and uplift other peers struggling with similar issues.
The group meets from 4:00-5:00 pm on Wednesdays.
Contact the Immaculate Heart of Mary Counseling Center at 402-489-1834 to join!
Parents, know what social media outlets your children are using and the potential pitfalls. Not all of these apps are bad in and of themselves, but they still have the potential.
Starting July 16, 2022, people in distress — including those who are suicidal or experiencing a mental health or substance-use crisis — can call, text, or chat 988 to reach support. This new easy-to-remember number may be new, but its lifesaving concept isn’t — dialing 988 will route callers to the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The current Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) will still be active after 988 launches nationally.
On occasion, (generally on early dismissal days for faculty meetings), students will be allowed to have a no-uniform day. Other no-uniform days may be announced by the administration. Students must follow the guidelines below for no-uniform days:
Pants: Dress pants, khakis, capris (mid-calf length), overalls, loose knit slacks, colored jeans, blue jeans or loose-fitting athletic/sweat pants may be worn. Pants not permitted include:
- Baggy or saggy pants;
- Pants, jeans, or capris that are frayed, faded, multi-bleached, stone washed or that have holes;
- Stretch pants, stirrup pants, leggings/jeggings, skinny jeans and all pants that are skin tight.
Skirts/Dresses: Skirts/split skirts and dresses may be worn and are to reach just above the knee or lower. Tops of dresses must follow the guidelines for blouses below.
Shirts/Blouses: Shirts must be modest, long enough to sufficiently cover the midriff and no low-cut necklines. Shirts may not be tied up at the waistline. Tank tops, sleeveless tops or low-cut necklines are not allowed. Shirts must be neat and clean. Clothing that is offensive, immoral, or otherwise inappropriate in a Catholic school environment is not acceptable. Tight-fitting/compression-fitting shirts are not allowed for boys or girls.
Shorts: Only school uniform shorts may be worn in September, October, April, and May.
Shoes and Socks: Shoes and sandals without a strap around the back of the foot may be worn. Socks (or tights or hose) must be worn. For safety reasons, heels (spike, stiletto, block, tapered, blade, wedge, etc.) higher than 2 inches are not allowed.
Jewelry and makeup: Uniform regulations remain in effect.
Confused about PowerSchool? Here are some helpful descriptions of what it encompasses and a PDF below with tips on how to log in and use it!