St Joseph High School - A Catholic College Preparatory Community
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St Joseph High School Students & Families
in Solidarity with Puerto Rico
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This week, in celebration of Catholic Schools Week and Multicultural Week, the Francis Xavier program will be sponsoring a donation drive with the help of Student Council, the World Language department, and our multicultural clubs.
Student leaders will be collecting donations until February 6. All proceeds will go toward Catholic Relief Services designated to Puerto Rico and to our SJ service partners in Puerto Rico.
We will also have a dress down donation day on
Friday, Jan 31
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It's Catholic Schools Week
This week, Parent Association needs your help to celebrate SJ teachers and staff. To see what's needed, click the links below:
Contact the Parent Association Event
Thank you for helping us make the week a success!
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Student Spotlight
Last weekend, Michelle Hackenson, Justin Ciardiello, Samantha Miller, and Joseph Harrington participated in the Connecticut Music Educators Association Western Region Festival.
Students were selected through an audition process held last fall. During the weekend, they participated in two days of rehearsals under the direction of collegiate professors and performed in a concert on Saturday afternoon.
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L to R: Justin Ciardiello, Michelle Hackenson, Samantha Miller, and Joseph Harrington
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SJ Giving Day 2020: Feb 14
Only 3 weeks until SJ's Giving Day!
Join us on Fri, Feb 14 for SJ's Giving Day. Help us reach our $75,000 goal -- every gift makes an impact!
Follow along on Facebook @sjcadets to track our progress, participate in challenges, and connect with our incredible community!
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"Do Everything In Love" I Corinthians 16:14
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Class of 2024: Secure Your Seat by February 3
This has been an extraordinarily competitive admissions process, but we know you are the students who will make our community that much greater. Save your seat and submit your enrollment deposit by February 3!
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News from the Office of College Counseling
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Join us for a discussion with
a panel of four distinguished admission experts on
Wednesday, January 29 from 6pm-7:30pm
in the auditorium
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January's College of the Month is Denison University in Ohio. Students may learn more about Denison on
January 29 at 10am
in the College Counseling Office.
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Seniors, we've already started to highlight a few of your classmates -- keep it up!
Let us know each time you receive an acceptance.
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Create Our Feast Day Card
Cadets: Submit a design for our next Feast Day Holy Card! Submissions must be original paintings or drawings on 8.5" x 11" paper that depict St Joseph in whichever rendition you see fit.
Submit designs to
Fr Silva
by February 14.
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Engineering After-School Program
St Joe's Engineering & Aviation After-School Program (in partnership with Milestone C) will run from Feb 4 - April 21.
Sessions will be held on Tuesdays after-school and the morning of Saturday, April 25. The cost is $100.
Students will learn to design and fly drones; pilot flight simulators; and lead rescue missions.
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Adult Fitness Classes
We hope you'll join us for these great classes, open to all alumni and parents (past and present)!
- Fitness Bootcamp: Weds at 7pm
- Yoga: Mondays at 6:30pm
Classes take place in the Health & Wellness Center. All experience levels welcome!
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Spring Kairos Retreat
Kairos is a student-led retreat that helps students understand their relationship to God, themselves, and others. This retreat is open to Upperclassmen and will take place Feb 8 - March 1, 2020.
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Last Call for Yearbooks
Deadlines are approaching for students to purchase their yearbooks and for parents to purchase an Ad for their Grad. All orders must be placed by
Feb 7, 2020!
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Save the Date: Ladies Luncheon 2020
Ladies Luncheon: Celebrating the Women of St Joes will be held on Sunday, March 8 at the Great River Golf Club.
We hope you will join us for an engaging keynote speaker, vendor shopping, and fantastic raffles. Details to come!
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Freshman Parent Social
On February 4 from 6pm-8pm, the Parent Association invites Freshman Parents to connect with each other and learn how to become more involved!
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Celebrating Our Football Champs: #1 in the State
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On Saturday, Jan 18, St Joseph High School's Football Champs were honored at the Walter Camp Football Foundation Awards Dinner!
The team was awarded the 2019 Joseph W Kelly award, which is given each year to CT's top high school football team.
Another highlight from the evening was the announcement of senior running back, Jaden Shirden, as the 2019 CT High School Football Player of the Year!
On Jan 12, Jaden was also named the CT High School Coaches Association's Player of the Year.
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Upcoming Events: A Look Ahead
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Jan 27-31
: Catholic Schools Week and Multicultural Week
Jan 29
: College Admission Night
Jan 30
: Honor Society Inductions
Feb 4:
Freshman Parent Social
Feb 25:
Sophomore Parent Guidance Breakfast
Feb 25
: Mardi Gras Celebration After-School
Feb 26
: Ash Wednesday (School Mass)
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Photos: Cadets in Puerto Rico, cleaning up after Hurricane Maria
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Upcoming Special Events, Recaps, Sports News,
and more!
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Thank You to Our Community Partners:
B&G Piping & Vazzy's!
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Stay Connected With Us and Watch Our @SJCadets #GrowIntoGreat!
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