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We're Looking Forward to December at St Joes!

We know how busy the holiday season can be, but we hope you can fit the following St Joes events and meetings into your calendar!

Wednesday, December 4 Winter Open House, 6:30pm-8pm Thursday, December 5 Delayed Opening. Classes begin at 9:25am. Thursday, December 5 Pizza & Prayer, 5:00pm-7:00pm Friday, December 6 Winter Dress Down Day Saturday, December 7 Entrance Exam for the Class of 2024, 8am - 1pm Saturday, December 8 St Joe's Tree Lighting, 5:00pm Monday, December 9 The Immaculate Conception (Observed). No classes.

Wednesday, December 11 Winter Sports Parents Meeting, 6:30pm Thursday, December 12 Art Show and Christmas Concert, 6:30pm Friday, December 13 Winter Pep Rally Tuesday, December 17 Pizza & Prayer, 5:00pm-7:00pm Friday, December 20 Christmas Sweater Day Early Dismissal (12pm) December 23 - January 1 Christmas Vacation No Classes Scheduled

WIN EVERYDAY! Undefeated Football Team! Last Thursday, St Joes defeated Trumbull High in our Thanksgiving Game. St Joes defeated Trumbull 52-7 and with the win, has completed their first undefeated season since 1983! The team is ranked #1 in Class L. They'll play Tuesday night against Wilton at Trumbull High School at 6:30pm.

Tickets can be purchased at the game or online here.

Spread the Word: Winter Open House is Wednesday!  Winter Open House is the perfect opportunity to meet our faculty, staff and students! We hope you'll spread the word to everyone you know! Families will learn more about curriculum, immersion trips, clubs, sports and traditions. Register at SJCadets.org/Visit

Join Us for our Winter Concert and Fine Arts Show! Kick off your holidays by joining us for our Winter Concert and Art Show on Thurs, Dec 12 . The doors will open at 6:30pm, and the Concert will begin at 7:00pm. Over 200 Cadets will showcase their musical and artistic talents. Admission is free of charge and all are welcome!

Many, Many, Thanks! We never cease to be amazed by the generosity of our SJ Community! Thank you to all who donated to our Thanksgiving Food Drive. Your donations were given to The Blessed Sacrament Church Food Pantry in Bridgeport to help families in need for their Thanksgiving dinner and staples for the upcoming winter!

Support St Joe's Giving Tree! As you walk through our lobby, you''ll soon spot an unusual Christmas tree... Each ornament on our Giving Tree (an SJ tradition!) has a list of items for those in need. Simply choose an ornament, purchase the items, and return the gifts with your ornament attached. Easy as pie! Examples of items listed: * Bedtime Bags (Bridgeport Rescue Mission): a gift bag with a book, small stuffed animal, and children's toiletries. * Blessing Bag for the Homeless (Blessed Sacrament Church): a gift bag with a reusable water bottle, gloves, socks, and small toiletries. Please return all items to school by December 11. Thank You!

Last Day to Order Your SJ Christmas Gifts! Orders Must be Placed by Dec 2! Not sure what to pick up for your loved one this holiday season? Consider a St Joes apparel item with the words "Mom", "Dad", or "Grandparent"! It's a great gift they'll be proud to wear!  Visit SJCadets.org/Holiday for pricing.

Seniors: Sign Up for the Futures Program by Dec 6! The Futures Internship Program allows students to participate in a 3-week, unpaid internship. Students can enhance their learning by exploring their career interests outside of the classroom. Click Here to Learn More

Driver Education at St Joes! The Driving School at SJ will begin our Winter Session on December 10 (note date change) from 6pm-8pm with our Parent/Student Info Session.  Regular Classes will meet Mondays and Tuesdays from 2:45pm-4:45pm until 30 classroom hours are completed.  Students must be 16 years old to begin classes but do not need their permits to start.  Click Here to Register

Submit Your Hall of Fame Nominations by Dec 6! Nominations can be submitted online or printed and mailed to St Joseph High School's Athletic Office. Submit Your Nomination Online by December 6!

Prospective Students: Important Dates & Reminders!

Rolling admission review is underway! Future Cadets can still submit an application for the Class of 2024  Click here to learn more!

The 3rd Entrance Exam for freshman applicants will be held on December 7 at 8:00am.  Register Today!

See what makes St Joes so special! Our Winter Open House will be held Dec 4 at 6:30pm. Register Today!

Biology Lab On the Move! On Monday, November 25, Dr Walsh, along with his AP Biology students, took a little road trip to All Saints Catholic School in Norwalk! St Joes students held a biology workshop, featuring some of St Joe's reptiles for an exploratory lesson! View Additional Photos Here!

Vote Tyler Matakevich '11 for the 2020 NFL ProBowl! Let's get a St Joes Cadet in the 2020 NFL ProBowl!  Click here to vote online today ! Tyler is listed under "Special Teams" and then "Special Teamers".

Juniors: Register for Your Class Trip to Quebec! The Junior Trip to Quebec will be held February 15-18, 2020. Seats are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.   To reserve a seat, a $100 deposit is required by  Friday, January 3rd .  Learn More Here!

Alumni Take Over St Joes! It was a busy week for Alumni at St Joes! Last Monday, Dana Ganssle Ellis '99 talked to the students about her life as an architect and dancer.  Last Tuesday, Ray Jia '16 spoke to our students about majoring in Landscape Architecture at Penn State. Also, Last Tuesday, the Advancement Office held a breakfast for our young alumni as they returned home to Joe!

All Are Welcome: Annual Christmas Tree Lighting!

We are thrilled to invite you and your family to St Joe's annual Christmas Tree Lighting! We hope you can kick off your holiday season with us.   Sunday, December 8, 5:00pm ( Optional : Service Project at 3:00pm) This great event will include: A service project beginning at 3:00pm to help our local homeless population (pizza will be provided!). Sign-up Here! The Blessing and Lighting of our Christmas tree and nativity scene Christmas carol Light refreshments  A visit by a special guest and his helpers (we wonder who they could be...)

Upcoming Events

Dec 4 Second Quarter Interims D ec 4 Winter Open House Dec 5 Pizza & Prayer Dec 6 Charity Dress Down Day Dec 7 Entrance Exam (Class of 2024)

In Next Week's Issue Fine Arts Night Winter Pep Rally Winter Sports Parent Meeting and more!

Thank You to Our Community Partners: B&G Piping & Vazzy's!

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