ST. JOSEPH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, KELOWNA

The Grade 7 Boys Basketball team is looking for a coach!
If you are interested in coaching - or know someone who might be - please contact Mrs. Beetlestone at KBeetlestone@cisnd.ca

Go Colts!

Cold weather is here and so is our winter Spirit Wear run!

Hoodies, jackets, vests, toques, and more — available now until Dec 1st.

Shop here: https://blairsportswear.ca/st-josephs-elementary

Everything arrives by Dec 12.

Thank you for supporting our PSG initiatives!

Our Grade 6 classes are pleased to announce the return of the “Green Christmas Market”.

We are asking you, the St. Joseph Community, to purge your homes and send any gently used items for our sale. No clothing or shoes please.

All proceeds will be divided between a local and a global charity.

Items can be brought to school starting December 1st.

🎉 Spirit Wear is LIVE!

Our final Spirit Wear run of 2025 is open Nov 15–Dec 1 — don’t miss it!

All orders will be delivered to St. Joseph by Dec 12.

Shop here: https://blairsportswear.ca/st-josephs-elementary

If you have questions about sizes, personalization, or pickup options, we’re here to help.

Let’s bundle up, Colts! 💙🐎

Thank you to all the volunteers bakers and those that worked the concession stand at our Grade 7 Volleyball Tournament. Together, we raised over $1000 for the Nat Mlikotic Bursaries that are awarded to Immaculata graduates!

If you would like to donate, we are still accepting e-transfers to sjk.activities@cisnd.ca. Please indicate in the memo that it is for the bursary.

Tax receipts will be issued for any donations over $20.

Support our school and create a beautiful Christmas display by ordering poinsettias. They create the perfect festive atmosphere and make a great gift for that hard-to-buy-for person on your list.

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Please join us for our parent-led mass on November 20th at 9:30 at ICC.

Please join us as our Grade 7 students present "Lives of the Saints" on November 18th from 9:30 - 11:30.

As we head into colder weather the winter dress code will come into effect.

❄️ Students must wear dress pants not shorts.
❄️ All jumpers, skorts and kilts must be worn with grey tights.
❄️ Leggings with socks are not permitted.

Please remember to label your child's uniform.

"On November 12, National Clergy Appreciation Day, and throughout the month of November, dedicated to honouring clergy, we, the Catholic Independent Schools of the Diocese of Nelson, extend our heartfelt gratitude to you, our pastors, for your priestly witness, your pastoral care, and your unwavering support of Catholic education."

Read the full letter here: https://www.cisnd.ca/article/12222

Remembering with gratitude those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Prayers and blessings to all who carry memories of a hero. May we never take our freedom for granted.

Christmas is just around the corner! Let us relieve some of your
shopping stress with the Cards for Kids Christmas order.

Who do you need to buy for this year?

Family
Friends
Stocking stuffers
Teens
Grandparents
Teachers
Coaches
Babysitters
Staff

Or buy cards to do your Christmas shopping!

With every gift card you order, the school could earn as much as
18% back. What a great way to ease your Christmas shopping and
help your school at the same time. Share this form with friends and
family to help our profits grow even more!

All forms are due in the office by November 14, 2025 or emailed
to cards4kidsstjoes@gmail.com

Please join us for our annual Remembrance Day ceremony on Monday, November 10th at 10:30am.

Save the date for our annual Christmas Concert!

There will be two performances on December 11th - 1:00 and 6:30pm.

Come celebrate the birth of Jesus with music, storytelling and a beautiful reenactment of the Holy Night.

Please note these important upcoming dates!

Tonight! 5–8pm in the gym 🎃
Family-friendly costumes, music, games & concession. admission $10/family (cash at the door). See you soon!

#stjoespsg #halloweendance #seeyouthere

Exciting Playground Improvements at St. Joseph School!

Our students are enjoying a brand-new playground - full of laughter, climbing and outdoor fun! 🛝⚽️⛹️‍♀️

To help us continue enhancing our school environment, we invite our parents and supporters to consider donating to our Playground Improvement Fund. Every contribution, big or small, helps offset the costs of this wonderful addition to our school community.

💚 Donations can be made via e-transfer to sjk.general@cisnd.ca.
📧 If you would like a tax receipt, please email Mrs. Lovering at sjk.bookkeeper@cisnd.ca.

Thank you for your generosity and continued support of St. Joseph School!

For more information, visit our website news: https://www.stjosephkelowna.ca/o/sjces/article/11923

DJ John is queued up for tomorrow’s Halloween Dance 🎶👻

What song should we add to the playlist?
Drop it in the comments!

#stjoespsg #halloweendance #dj

1 day to go!
Quick checklist: costumes (family-friendly), cash for admission & concession, and your dancing shoes 👟🎶

#stjoespsg #halloweendance #countdown