Congratulations, Lavanya
Sambaraju, National Merit Scholar Finalist!!
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St Joseph High School is honored to announce that Senior Cadet
Lavanya Sambaraju
has been selected as a 2018 National Merit® Scholarship Finalist.
This is the 63
rd
annual National Merit® Scholarship Program and approximately 16,000 semifinalists (including two from St Joes!) were announced in the fall. Of the finalists, these academically talented seniors will have the opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $32 million.
The nationwide pool of Finalists represents less than 1% of US high school seniors!
Lavanya
came to St Joes from St Joseph School in Shelton, CT. She is a member of the National Honor Society, the AV Club, the Writing Center, and Yearbook. In addition, she is on the St Joseph track team, running long distance.
Congratulations, Cadet!!
(Photo LtR: Mr Dempsey, Dr Keane, Lavanya, Mrs DiBuono, Dr Fitzgerald)
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Learning the Art of the "Acrylic Pour"
Art Students Make Stunning Creations!
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Not only did the paint land on the canvas, but it also ended up on the floor, shoes, and tables -- all in all, a successful art class!
St Joseph High School would like to send a great note of thanks to Ms Richter and guest artist, Cynthia Lucero (from
Kre8art Studio)
for teaching our Art National Honor Society students the art of "acrylic pouring" last Thursday. The students had an incredible time and made stunning creations!
View photos of the process and the finished pieces on our
Smug Mug page
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Cadets Rock the Phone-a-thon! THANK YOU!
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St Joes would like to send a huge THANK YOU to our friends at BTX, especially Ross Bacarella ’80 for opening his office to our student callers on Tues, Feb 6!
Nearly 30 students called on our alumni, family, and friends to seek donations to the St Joseph Fund. The St Joseph Fund helps
all
students at St Joes to cover costs associated with tuition assistance, academic programs, athletics and campus ministry, to name a few!
And an additional thanks to Johnny Vazzano ’80 for ensuring our students didn’t go hungry that evening! Thank you, Johnny, for bringing our callers pizza and salad to give them energy to keep dialing! Unfortunately we were snowed out on Wednesday night but plan to pick up the phone again later this Spring!
P.S. We heard from a little birdie that Ross has had a recent addition to the family. Congratulations, Grandpa!
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Sophomore Opportunities and Important Dates!
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Sophomore Parent Guidance Breakfast
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The Sophomore Class Trip to Washington DC will take place
March 10 - 12
.
Deposits are due to Mr Pappa by February 15.
A mandatory Parent-Student Meeting will be held on
Thursday, March 1
at
6:30 PM.
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At St Joes, the college planning process begins in freshmen year to allow a gradual progression of planning and conversation between our students, their families and our counselors. It is important to stay ahead of the college planning process so students can find the college/university that is right for them.
The Office of College Counseling will be hosting a
Sophomore Parent Guidance Breakfast on Wednesday, March 21
at 7:00am. (
Please note, this is a date change from the previously printed calendar
).
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Cheerleading Team Hosts Open Practice on Feb 17!
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Interested in joining the 2018-2019 St Joes Cheerleading Team? There will be an open practice for anyone interested in trying out!
When:
Saturday, February 17th, 9:30 - 11:00am
Where:
St Barbara's Church, 480 Racebrook Road, Orange, CT
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Do You Dare to Dodge? Register Today!
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St Joe's Dodgeball Extravaganza will be held on
Friday, March 9
from
3:00pm - 5:30pm.
Teams are made up of 10 people: 4 male & 4 female students, 1 male & 1 female faculty/staff.
Registration forms are due by March 2
($15 per person). Pick up your forms today at the Athletics Office!
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Join Us! Ladies Luncheon - Sunday, March 11
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You Are Invited! St Joseph High School's Annual Past, Present and Future Ladies Luncheon!
Ladies Luncheon will be held on
Sunday, March 11
at Brooklawn Country Club in Fairfield. St Joes Alumni, Parents, and Friends are invited to join us at this sought-after luncheon featuring vendor shopping, silent auction and fantastic raffles.
Proceeds from Ladies Luncheon will benefit the SJ Parent Association who support events like Catholic Schools Week and Post Prom.
Sponsorship and ticket sales are now being accepted...space is limited! Visit
www.sjcadets.org/luncheon
for more information!
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Female Cadets: Learn About Cyber Security with
Girls Go CyberStart!
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On January 10, Governor Malloy announced an innovative, new cybersecurity partnership with the SANS Institute that will provide young women with the opportunity to explore their interests in cyber studies and learn basic cybersecurity skills.
Participating students do not need prior cybersecurity knowledge or IT experience. All that is required is a computer and an internet connection. Young women in CT high schools who excel in the GirlsGoCyberStart game will have the opportunity to win prizes as well as a trip to the 2018 Women in CyberSecurity Conference.
Registration began on January 29 and ends on February 16, 2018
. An introductory website with answers to other questions potential participants may have, a fuller description of the game, and a sample challenge is now available online at
GirlsGoCyberStart.com
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Upcoming Deadline: Purchase an Ad for Your Grad
by February 23
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St Joe's Spectrum continues to be one of New England’s award winning premier high school medalist yearbooks.
Be sure to place an Ad for your Grad no later than February 23!
Click here
or call 1-800-358-0800.
If you'd like to order a yearbook (free for seniors),
click here
or call 1-877-767-5217.
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Events & Registrations
Spring Musical Auditions
Junior Class Trip
Winter Break
Delayed Opening
Dodgeball Extravaganza
- March 9, 3pm-5pm
- Register Today!
Sophomore Class Trip
Sophomore Guidance Parent Breakfast
Note Date Change!
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In Next Week's Issue:
St Joes Blood Drive
College Fair at SJHS
NCAA Signing Day
...and more!
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Thank You To Our Winter Community Partners
Interested in becoming a Community Partner?
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St Joseph High School | P: 203-378-9378 | F: 203-378-7306 | communications@sjcadets.org
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