This Week at St Joes - November 9, 2020

St Joseph High School - A Catholic College Preparatory Community

Dear Friends,

Greetings from St. Joes. I hope that you found some time to enjoy the spectacular weekend weather – what a gift! Last week on Campus, the flannel was flowing on Monday and Wednesday and the assortment of team jerseys on Thursday and Friday was truly FANtastic! Unfortunately, we were unable to have the Homecoming Assembly on Friday afternoon for our seniors. Rest assured Class of 2021 students and families, we will have Homecoming this year at St. Joes and it will be a school celebration to remember forever. In fact, we remain completely committed to faithfully delivering all of the important St. Joes student events, including the Junior Ring Ceremony – that too will happen and it will be terrific. While the time of year for such events may be uncharacteristic, we will not let cherished school traditions be curtailed or our SJ pride and spirt to be broken – not even by a pandemic. We are St. Joes!

As you well know, we continue to carefully manage COVID-19 issues at SJHS and we sincerely appreciate your support, understanding, and shared commitment to student and employee safety. We take this situation very seriously and will continue to partner with our local Emergency Management and Health experts in an effort to deliver an exceptional in-person educational experience in a safe setting. Our Admissions Team also continues to provide meaningful in-person opportunities (e.g. Cadet for a Day, Winter Open House, and Entrance Exam Administration) for prospective students and families to experience the SJ culture. Our faculty and staff, administrators, and Student Ambassadors bring the unique SJ experience to life for prospective Cadets - we appreciate you.

In closing, I firmly believe that attitude is everything. Let’s continue to CARRY ON as a vibrant school community by relying on our deep Catholic faith and love for our students – while exemplifying optimism and unity. Have a wonderful week ahead and may God bless your family. Stay safe and healthy.

In Faith and Fellowship,

David J. Klein

President

Cadet Spotlight: Bella Yang '21

Each year, St Joseph High School students participate in the Students Rebuild Challenge sponsored by the Bezos Family Foundation. This year, for each recipe mailed to the challenge, the Foundation donated $3 to programs fighting hunger.

After the challenge was over, the Foundation created a Cookbook (view here). Out of 75,692 submissions, one of our very own has been chosen for inclusion -- Bella (Qingyu) Yang's recipe for Creamy Chicken Stew! Way to go, Bella, we are so proud of your contribution to the challenge!

St Joes' has been a member of this partnership for over ten years, raising awareness and funds for a number of projects from disaster relief in Japan to building classrooms in refugee camps in Syria, to ocean clean up. We are excited to get involved once again this year!

Holiday Wreath Sale: Order by November 13!

This holiday season, support the Parent Association with the purchase of a holiday balsam wreath! Wreaths are 22" in diameter and $20 each. Wreath pickup will be after school on December 3 & December 4!

About PA: Every parent at St Joes is a part of the PA -- an energetic group, who in conjunction with the staff, and administration, work hard for the benefit of the students and school community.

Learn More

Get Your Pink On! Nov 23-24

St Joes has a long history supporting the Get In Touch Foundation, founded by Mary Ann Wasil '82. Her daughter, Betsy Nilan '09, is the current President.

On November 23 & 24, we encourage all students to wear pink as their uniform top and support this great foundation! Students must donate a gift to the foundation to be able to dress in pink. Donations can be any amount.

Plan to Git Your Pink On Today!

Join World Languages and Campus Ministry for a Season of Giving

This fall, St Joseph High School is proud to host a Season of Giving! - dedicated to serving and giving back to those less fortunate during the holiday season, and especially for those who have been hard hit by the pandemic.

From today, October 26, through December 21, please consider donating everything from food to clothing to toys. In addition, this year, students will have the ability to earn service hours for the items they donate (see the flyer for additional information). All items can be brought to Ms Sullivan in Room 107. Thank you for your support!

Click Here to View the Flyer and Donate Today!

Support St Joes While Holiday Shopping on Amazon!

AmazonSmile is a simple way for you to support St Joseph High School every time you make a purchase, at no cost to you.

Just visit smile.amazon.com (it can also be activated in the Amazon Shopping app for iOS and Android phones) and choose St Joes as your charity.

As you make your purchases, St Joes receives a donation from Amazon -- at no cost to you!

Click to Get Started

Make Your Reservation for St Joe's Maroon & Gold Gala on Nov 21!

Join Us for The Big Night In. This year's Maroon & Gold Gala is taking on a hybrid model, with both live and pre-recorded segments. Participants will be able to view the event from home while simultaneously bidding on auction items through our mobile bidding platform!

Each reservation includes a Gala Gift Box for two to enjoy throughout the event. Proceeds from the Gala will benefit the St Joseph High School Scholarship & Tuition Relief Funds.

Click Here to Register or Become a Sponsor!