'AT A GLANCE' DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
DEVELOPMENT
The primary purpose of the Development Office and the St. Joseph Development Board is to work together to help the school meet its goals of true Catholicity, affordable education, and academic excellence.
The board is comprised of members representing the three parishes served by our school. The development director, the school principal and pastors are also board members.
Development Board Members
| Jen Brubaker (SJ) - Chairperson | Jane Haas (SJ) | Sister Michael Ann Orlik, Principal |
| Ken Novacich (SKD)- Secretary | Michelle Jones (SJ) | Linda Schneider, Director of Development |
| Steve Sherman (SKD)- Treasurer | Julie May (SEAS) | Rev. |
| Rose Dethlefs (SJ) | Mitzi Ruszkowski(SEAS) | Rev. Richard P. Waldron, |
| Jose Dominguez (SKD) | Jackie Williams (SEAS) | Rev. Steven D. Weitzel, St. Katharine Drexel |
| Kelly Isenberg (SEAS) | Mary Downey (SEAS) |
The Development Office and the Board focus on keeping tuition affordable and optimizing the school's enrollment, by overseeing the following programs.
Please read on for more information or call the Development Office at (717) 766-2564.
TUITION SAVINGS AND GIFT CARD PROGRAMS
Tuition Raffle
A tuition raffle is held at the beginning of the school year. This 50/50 raffle offers the chance to win free tuition. The lucky winner receives 50% of the funds collected, up to one child's full tuition.
Grocery Store Gift Card Program
For more information on how to REDUCE YOUR TUITION click on Grocery Store Gift Card Program:
Scrip Retail Gift Card Program
For more information on how to REDUCE YOUR TUITION click on Scrip Retail Gift Card Program :
For more information on how to REDUCE YOUR TUITION click on Sofas Unlimited:
CASH REWARD PROGRAMS
For more information on how to EARN MONEY FOR ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL click on Giant A+ Rewards Program:
For more information on how to EARN MONEY FOR ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL click on Karns '1 for the Schools' :
TARGET TAKE CHARGE OF EDUCATION
Help us Help St. Joseph School
For more information on how to EARN MONEY FOR ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL click on Target take charge of education:
Help us EARN CASH FOR ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL with cartridges and high-tech trash. For more information click on Cartridges for Kids:
FUND-RAISING PROGRAMS
Wolfgang Candy Sale
The Wolfgang Candy Sale is held annually at the beginning of the school year. Students have the opportunity to purchase and sell candy and other gift items. The school receives 40% of the total sales. Orders for Wolfgang Candy or other gift purchases can also be made throughout the year by going
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The Annual Appeal was established in 1992 to help meet the ever-increasing costs of the educational ministry provided by St. Joseph School. The goal of the Annual Appeal is to ensure the availability and affordability of a quality Catholic education to the children of
St. Joseph, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, and St. Katharine Drexel parishes. The Annual Appeal is conducted in the fall through a direct mail campaign to parents, parishioners, and businesses. All gifts are tax deductible.
Coupon Savings Book
KidStuff... and More Coupon Books, families save money on clothing, shoes, toys, electronics, books, sporting goods, activities, food, and more. Examples of coupons available in previous years are: Bon-Ton, Ann Taylor Loft, Sears, Hershey Park, McDonald's, Dick's Sporting Goods, and Ski Roundtop. The books are $25 each and using just a few coupons can save more than the cost of the book. St. Joseph School receives 50% profit on each book that is sold. These books are sold in the fall of each year.
SJS Wish List
At St. Joseph School, when you wish upon a star, dreams do come true. Staff and faculty often have hopes for items that will benefit the students in some way but are not necessarily included in their budget. St. Joseph School publishes its Wish List in the parish bulletins and monthly school calendars. The response over the years has been heartwarming. We have received many items from our Guardian Angels (parents, parishioners, and friends of SJS) such as stamps and copy paper to a complete set of hand bells and reading carts to help in primary classrooms.
SCHOLARSHIP/ENDOWMENT PROGRAMS
Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program
BUSINESSES CONTRIBUTING TO THE BRIGHT FUTURE OF OUR CHILDREN.
The Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC) gives businesses the opportunity to choose how their state taxes are spent. This program allows businesses to direct funds, which would go to pay taxes, towards the private education of Pennsylvania's students. |
This improves a student's chance to receive the education of his or her choice, and it also results in a state tax credit and a possible federal charitable tax gift benefit for the business involved. Monies through the EITC program are managed through the Neumann Scholarship Foundation which provides tuition assistance to eligible students. For Neumann Scholarship information click on: www.hbgdiocese.org/default.aspx?PageID=9f7c3279.
Subchapter S-corporations or businesses that pay Pennsylvania Income Tax Liability Tax, Corporate Net Income Tax, Capital Stock Franchise Tax, Bank and Trust Shares Tax, Title Insurance Companies Shares Tax, or Mutual Thrift Institutions Tax are eligible.
For more information on how to designate your business taxes to
St. Joseph's students, call the school Development Office at (717) 766-2564
For more information on the EITC Program click on: www.newpa.com/EITC.
SJS Memorial Program
A gift to the St. Joseph Endowment Fund is a lasting way to honor the deceased, express gratitude, or celebrate an anniversary, birthday, holiday, or special occasion. All donations are invested, and the income earned each year will benefit the students of St. Joseph School. The donor, and the person that is being honored, are registered in the
St. Joseph School Memorial Book and are remembered in the school community's daily prayers and weekly liturgies. Gifts of $100 or more are also acknowledged with a plaque on the Memorial Board displayed prominently in the Parish Life and Education Center lobby. Acknowledgement cards are sent to family members of the deceased who are being memorialized or individuals who are being honored. All gifts to the St. Joseph Memorial Fund are tax deductible.
EVENTS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES
Tours and Shadowing
The Development Office provides tours to potential students and their families. Students also have the opportunity to see the school in action by shadowing classes. Please call (717) 766-2564 for an appointment or additional information.
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The Good News Update is distributed to all students and inserted in the bulletins of St. Joseph, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, and St. Katharine Drexel parishes. The newsletter offers the opportunity to communicate the 'good news' about the faculty and students of our school and information on our educational ministry.
Click here to see:
Fall 2009 Good News Update
Spring 2010 Good News Update
Family Bingo Night
How do you spell fun? B-I-N-G-O! Family Bingo Night is held annually in the spring. Twenty games of Bingo are offered for a reasonable price. A grand prize of $250 is provided. There are also prizes for each game of B-I-N-G-O; door prizes, and 50/50 drawings are offered throughout the evening. A variety of food and desserts are provided throughout the evening.
Spirit Sale |
What better way to celebrate St. Joseph School by wearing quality logo t-shirts and sweatshirts. The Spirit sale is a great opportunity for families, students, and friends to purchase St. Joseph School logo items. These items make great gifts too! Spirit orders are taken once a year in the fall