St Joseph High School - A Catholic College Preparatory Community
Dear Friends,

Happy Monday morning, St. Joes. I hope that you enjoyed a wonderful family weekend. As you know, we are expanding our daily in-person learning model to welcome the full return of our students for the 4th Marking Period which begins on Wednesday, March 17. The SJ Team (administration, faculty, and staff) is excited and eagerly awaiting the promise and joy that awaits the students and our entire community. The energy on Campus during the 4th Marking Period will be electric and we can’t wait!

Rest assured that our pre-return planning will be meticulous and the implementation of the plan will be as seamless as possible. Further, our COVID-19 Response Team will thoughtfully evaluate our daily routines and make strategic adjustments as needed. If you have not already done so, please respond to our brief survey by March 3, 2021 indicating your student’s 4th Marking Period school attendance preference. A virtual option remains available for students who may wish to continue with and/or transition to this educational model. To assist you with that important family decision, please review our Spring Events Calendar and the virtual participation opportunities available to remote learning students.

In closing, each day I pray for your family and our Community of Cadets. Have a wonderful week ahead and thank you for your continued goodwill.

In Faith and Fellowship,

David J. Klein
President
Full School Return to In-Person Learning: March 17
Beginning March 17, St Joes will welcome the full return of our students for in-person learning. Virtual options will remain available for all students who may wish to utilize this model.

To assist us with our planning, one parent from each family must complete a brief survey to indicate your student’s school attendance preference by March 3, 2021. Click the button below to learn more, read Frequently Asked Questions, and to find the survey.
March 1-5
Multicultural Week

March 5-6
Kairos Retreat Day Trips
St Pius X Church in Fairfield

March 10
Pizza & Prayer
St Pius X Church in Fairfield

March 11
Freshmen/Sophomore Trivia Night (Virtual)

March 13
SAT Exams
Hosted at St Joes

March 14
Sophomore Family Mass
Sophomore Family Mass: March 14
All members of the Sophomore class are welcome to join us for the Sophomore Family Mass on Sunday, March 14 at 9:30am in the gym. This Mass is for the intentions of the Class of 2023 and their families.

Due to capacity limitations, we ask that students bring only one parent/guardian as their guest. At this time, we are unable to welcome siblings. For planning purposes, please RSVP via the button below.
Celebrating Senior Athletes
On February 21, AnNa Hughes '21 and Caitlin Vozzella '21 celebrated their Senior Day meet vs Trumbull and Greenwich!

These two captains were crucial in building this very impressive and successful SJ Gymnastics standalone program.
Student Academic Center Workshops!
Throughout the month of March, the Student Academic Center will be offering the following workshops:
  • Tuesday, March 9 & Thursday, March 11: Mastering the Art of Directions 
  • Tuesday, March 23 & Thursday, March 25: Anxiety Away: Navigating In-person Learning

These SAC workshops and activities take place in Room 209 from 2:25-2:45pm. Virtual students may join in with the google code: h46jmzf 
SJ Students Earn Silver President Awards!
Congratulations to Gwyneth Higgins '24 and Natalie Pulawaski '24 who have received the Silver Presidential Service Award for the countless hours they've served to the Binky Patrol in 2020! In order to qualify for the silver award, the Cadets had to serve for at least 75 hours.
Spring Athletes: Register on Final Forms
Any students interested in playing a spring sport must be sure to register on Final Forms before the opening date on March 27.


Grace DeDonato Honored for her Service
Congratulations are in order for Grace DeDonato '22 who was awarded a Certificate of Excellence by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards!

In addition, Grace has qualified for the President's Volunteer Service Award!
In Celebration of Black History Month
Last Thursday, Mrs Arenson and Mrs Marino joined their math and history classes together to celebrate Black History Month and discuss american scientist, J. Ernest Wilkins, Jr.

In small groups, history students discussed the culture of the time period that Wilkins, Jr. lived in while the math students discussed his work as a nuclear scientist, mechanical engineer and mathematician.
View the March Hybrid Calendar
St Joes will remain in a hybrid learning model until Wednesday, March 17, when the school will switch to a full, in-person learning model.

Please Note: March 19 (Feast Day) will be for Seniors only.

On March 31, there will be a faculty retreat. There will be no classes for students.
Updates from Student Council!
  1. This week is Multicultural Week, when we celebrate the many different cultures that make up our community! Get ready for a fun-filled week of multicultural art activities, new lunch options, SJTV segments, and more! 
  2. Thank you to all students who recently attended our open Student Council meetings. We appreciate every voice of our student body!
  3. The red-out dress down days were a success! Many thanks to those showed their support for Cadets Curing Cancer! Want to make an additional donation? Use this link.
  4. Be sure to follow the Student Council Instagram (@councilsjstudent) for announcements!
Madison Kelly '23 Shares a Story of Service
We spotlight Madison Kelly '23, who volunteers for a hunger prevention organization in Vermont, The Stratton Community Foundation.

Recently, the Foundation released a "Why We Give" magazine and Madison was featured as an Ambassador!

With the help of Mrs Conetta, Madison wrote a piece on why service is important to her!