Shoe Box Sunday

This Christmas, as in Christmases past, St. Joseph School will be participating in Shoe Box Sunday, to reach out to families in our community with very special Christmas projects.

The primary classes will be preparing shoe boxes.

Here's how it works:

You will need a shoe box and some time to shop together (new items only please). Choose a child you would like to shop for (boy or girl, age ranges 1–3, 4–6, 7–9, 10–12, and/or 13–15).

Your box may include some of these items (keeping in mind the appropriate age range): 

School Supplies	Hygiene Items	Treats (nut-free & individually wrapped or prepackaged)	Clothes	Toys
Crayons	Soap	Gum	Socks	Ball
Pencils	Washcloth	Crackers	T-shirts	Games
Sharpener	Toothbrush	Pretzels	Shorts	Cars
Construction Paper	Toothpaste	Cookies	Gloves	Legos
Ruler	Comb	Chocolate	Hat	Puzzles
Scissors	Brush	Lollipops	Slippers	Yo-Yo
Glue stick	Hair ties or bows	Jolly Ranchers	Scarf	Play Doh
Craft Supplies	Chapstick	Fruit Gums	PJs	Puppet
Coloring Book	Bandaids	Candy Canes	Costume jewelry	Paper airplane kits
Book	Tissues	Hot Chocolate	Tie	Jump rope
Markers	Deodorant	Juice box	Wallet	Action Figures
Pencil Case	Nail file		Handbag	Doll
Stickers	Nail polish		Sunglasses	Stuffed animal
Sketchbook	Nail clippers		Belt	Trading Cards

Shopping with your child for the shoebox items — while taking the time to explore the ideas of caring for those who are less fortunate, being grateful for all the blessings in your life, and the warm feelings that come from caring for and helping others — is a beautiful gift for both you and your child this Christmas. 

Please wrap your gift, attach the appropriate gift tag using the labels below, or from the flyer that came from the school (checking off the age range that applies), and bring your gift box to the 9:30 am Mass on December 6th. Father will invite the children to place their gifts at the altar during the offertory. If you won't be in attendance that morning, your child may bring their shoebox to school before that weekend, and their gift will be included.

(click on the image to download the printable PDF)

The junior and intermediate classes are preparing Christmas hampers to give to families in our community. The Christmas hamper also includes the family's Christmas dinner. If your family would like to donate $25.00 towards a gift voucher for a turkey, please contact the school.