This Week at St Joes - September 7, 2020

St Joseph High School - A Catholic College Preparatory Community

Dear Friends,

Greetings from St. Joes. I sincerely hope that your family enjoyed a fun and safe holiday weekend. As we turn the page on the atypical Summer of 2020, we are now ready to begin a new school year on Tuesday, September 8. Our orientation days last week went very well, and we will use that momentum to successfully implement our Hybrid Reopening Plan. To ensure continued success amidst the lingering backdrop of COVID-19, we must remain united and flexible on Campus and as a school community. More specifically, our school-family partnership regarding social distancing, mask wearing, hand washing, and personal safety is extremely important – that will help keep us in school and ultimately lead to a full school reopening for the entire SJHS student body. Together - we can do this!

I look forward to working with your family and wish your SJ Cadet(s) a successful, fulfilling and joyous 2020-2021 school year. Let’s all have a great week ahead.

In Faith and Fellowship,

David J. Klein

President

Cadets: Get Involved and Try Something New!

We hope you had a great Welcome Week! We love it when our halls are buzzing with excitement and activity. As you prepare for your academic work to begin, we hope you'll take time to explore ways to build your legacy through involvement opportunities as well.

As part of our hybrid reopening model, our after school clubs will now be available both in person and online (just like classes). Joining a club is an excellent way to meet new friends and enhance your hobbies and talents. Club meetings will begin the week of September 14. Click below to learn more about our offerings this year!

View our Virtual Clubs Fair

CIAC & Athletics News

On Friday, the CIAC released a statement following their Board of Control Meeting that reviewed DPH recommendations, regarding Girls Volleyball and Football. Click here to read the CIAC statement.

Girls Volleyball will continue their season this fall with the modification of wearing a mask during participation. It has determined that high risk full contact football is no longer a viable option. Here at St Joe's, we will continue low to moderate conditioning and skills sessions while the CIAC, CHSCA, and medical experts work to determine if a modified season is appropriate. We will continue to communicate developments in regard to all athletic teams.

Join Us for a Parents Night In!

Calling all Parents! Join us for our first Parents Association event of the year - with a new virtual twist. Vines & Steins, our much anticipated fall tradition, will continue this year in a safe, fun format for parents to socialize - while also testing your trivia knowledge. Register below to reserve your SJ Spirit Gift Box, and gain access to this unique virtual trivia experience on a live/hosted Zoom video call from the comforts of your own home!

Whether it's for date night or a trivia night with friends, this is one evening you don't want to miss! Proceeds to benefit SJ's Parent Association. (This event is not open to students. All participants must be 21 or older).

RSVP by September 16

Chaplain's Corner: September

Chaplain's Corner is our monthly blog from our Episcopal Chaplin, Fr Silva. The blog connects parents/guardians with what is going on in the spiritual lives of their children and presents an opportunity for parents to grow their own knowledge of the faith.

Read September's Entry

In addition, we'd like to make sure all our families know that they are welcome to submit a prayer request to St Joseph High School. Prayer intentions are shared confidentially with Fr. Silva and Mr Smith (Director of Campus Ministry).

Learn More About Prayer Intentions

Trumbull Bus Protocols

For Students Traveling via the Trumbull School Bus:

1) Drivers will have temperature checks prior to bus runs.

2) Drivers and students are required to wear masks at all times. Students should wear a face mask or face covering prior to boarding the bus.

3) Students will board and be seated back to front.

4) Seats, windows, and high touch areas will be cleaned by drivers between runs.

5) Buses will be deep cleaned at the end of each day.

6) Parents are encouraged to drive their students to allow for social distancing among students.

SJ Spotlight: Nia Christie '21 and Arnita Christie Chosen as News12 Ambassadors!

We spotted some familiar faces last week as part of the News 12 Education Ambassador crew - Nia Christie '21 and her mother/SJ Track & Field assistant coach, Arnita!

As part of their duty as ambassadors, Nia and Arnita will share what their daily routines are like during the school year, as well as offer advice - as they navigate all of the changes brought on by the pandemic.

Way to go, Nia and Arnita! We're so proud to have you representing St Joes!