St. Joseph High School - A Catholic College Preparatory Community
Dear Friends,
 
Happy Monday, St. Joes. I hope that you enjoyed a wonderful Halloween weekend. It was a perfect night for young families and exuberant teenagers to be outside enjoying the excitement and festive camaraderie associated with Halloween. An opportunity to have some good old-fashioned fun -something we all need. Let’s all carry those special feelings of fun with family and friends into this new and promising week!
 
Today, as we celebrate All Saints' Day, close our first marking period (quarter one), and begin our SJ Season of Giving initiative, I am ever grateful for the blessing of our determined, generous, and vibrant school community. This month on campus, we will focus on our many blessings as we work to serve the common good and help our students develop a lifelong commitment to helping those in need. I thank you in advance for your continued kindness and generosity in support of Mercy Learning Center, Adopt-A-Family, Brian Bags Project, Thanksgiving Food Drive, and the Advent Giving Tree (details below).
 
The November 2021 calendar at SJHS is action-packed and I invite you to review the content below for more information about upcoming events for parents and students alike. I wish your family a sensational week ahead. As always, the entire SJ community will be included in my daily prayers and intentions. 
 
In Faith and Fellowship,
David J. Klein
President     
IMPORTANT DATES & NOTES:

  • Election Day - November 2, 2021 - There are no classes for students.
  • Junior Ring Dance - After discussion with student leaders, the date for the dance has been changed from November 20 to April 1, 2022.
  • Parent Teacher Conferences - November 23 from 12:45PM-3:00PM and 6:00PM-8:00PM, additional information will be forthcoming.
REGISTER FOR THE GALA BY NOVEMBER 5
The Maroon & Gold Gala is our largest fundraising event, with all proceeds benefitting the SJHS Scholarship and Tuition Assistance Funds. This year’s Honorary Chairs, Stacey ’89 & Christian Wymbs P ’18, ’22, invite you to join us for a festive evening of friends, cocktails, dinner, silent & live auctions, and live music on Saturday, November 20 at 6:30PM at the Patterson Club in Fairfield.

During the event, we will present our Sister Catherine Fanning Privilege & Responsibility Awards to Maureen Anderson P’95,’04, GP’21, ’22,’25 for Dedication, and The Trefz Family for Community.
JUST TWO WEEKS UNTIL OUR FALL PLAY
From November 11-13, 2021, St. Joseph High School's Drama Club is proud to present their fall play, Over the River & Through the Woods!  
 
Synopsis: Over the River and Through the Woods is a warm-hearted, boisterously funny, and touching story about intergenerational relationships, deep familial love, and the inevitable little heartbreaks that occur as time passes and children grow. 

Tickets are $15 for general admission and $10 for students/senior citizens. 
FRESH. & SOPH. PARENT SOCIAL - NOVEMBER 3
Freshman and Sophomore Parents are invited to a Meet and Greet hosted by the SJ Parent Association on Wednesday, November 3rd at 6:30PM. This will be a wonderful evening of conversation and connection.

The Parent Social is a great opportunity to connect with other parents, meet volunteers from the SJ Parent Association, and get more involved in the SJ community! Additional details to follow.
JUNIOR RING MASS - NOVEMBER 18
The Junior Ring Mass will take place at St. Joes on Thursday, November 18. Students do not need to have purchased a ring to attend the Mass. Students and their families are welcome to attend.

Junior students will also be allowed a "dress up" day at school on Nov. 18. Juniors may wear business attire in place of their uniform. All clothing must be modest and appropriate.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Dr. Marino at bmarino@sjcadets.org.
BE A PART OF OUR SEASON OF GIVING
This year's Season of Giving has officially begun - thank you to all those who have donated so far! This year's initiative will be divided into 5 drives (view the flyer below to view all the dates and charities).

We ask that you consider taking part in any or all of the following drives (all donations can be dropped off in the school lobby or main office):

Mercy Learning Center: Until Nov. 5
  • Needed: Non-perishables, diapers, formula, and toiletries.

Adopt-a-Family: Until Dec. 3
  • Our athletic teams and clubs will “adopt a family” from St. Charles Borremeo. Students are asked to bring in their gifts by December 3. SJ will deliver the gifts on December 5.

Brian Bags Project: Until Dec. 5
  • Needed: Soap, travel size shampoo, deodorant, water bottles, granolar bars, protein bars, cereal bars, $5 gift cards to fast food restaurants; and winter hats.

Thanksgiving Food Drive: Nov. 8 - Nov. 22
  • Needed: Pasta, rice, beans, cereal, macaroni and cheese, toiletries, bath soap, dish soap. Grocery store gift cards can also be brought to the main office, c/o Mr. Smith. Donations support the Blessed Sacrament Food Pantry.

Advent Giving Tree: Dec. 5 - Dec. 17
  • Choose an ornament from the Advent Giving Tree and donate a Bedtime or Blessing Bag for people and families in need. Donations will support Blessed Sacrament.
PURCHASE A BALSAM WREATH FOR THE HOLIDAYS
We can't believe the holidays are already approaching!

Support the Parents Association by purchasing a holiday balsam wreath today! Wreaths are 22" in diameter and are $20 each. Wreath pickup will be after school on December 2 & December 3!
PIZZA & PRAYER -
NOV. 3
The next Pizza & Prayer will take place on Wednesday, November 3 from 6pm-8pm. Kelly McSherry ’22 will speak on the the topic “Be The Change”.

Pizza & Prayer offers a chance for students to pray together, learn from each other, and hear from our Peer Ministers. 
COLLEGE COUNSELING WORKSHOP - NOV. 10
The Office of College & School Counseling invites all parents to join us for an informal discussion about the prevalence of stress and anxiety in teenagers. They were also offer helpful coping skills to manage the associated symptoms.

Please Register Using the Button Below.
November 1
First Quarter Ends
November 2
Election Day
No Classes
November 3
Freshmen Parent Social
November 3
Pizza & Prayer
November 10
College Counseling Presentation
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