St. Joseph High School - A Catholic College Preparatory Community |
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Dear Friends,
Good morning, St Joes. I hope this correspondence finds you in the midst of a spectacular holiday weekend – the last hurrah of Summer 2021. The excitement on campus during Welcome Week was invigorating and the students returned with renewed enthusiasm, focus, and optimism. More specifically, our Seniors and Juniors are poised to lead the SJ student body with dignity and grace. Our entire community is prepared to have a GREAT school year!
As we manage the frustration and ongoing uncertainty associated with COVID-19, it is important that we pray and move forward with faith, confidence, and unflappable resolve. We regularly proclaim that Cadets Carry On and that is exactly what we intend to do. Our forward progress and daily commitment to excellence will never be compromised because we are St. Joes and always Stronger Together. Thank you for the trust and confidence that you place in us – we value your support.
Please take a moment to review the content to follow regarding important SJ events scheduled during the coming weeks because we encourage our newest students to get involved right away. I call your specific attention to two dates of distinction for this week: the Freshman Class Social (Friday, September 10) and the Freshman & Transfer Student Bible Mass (Sunday, September 12). Have a terrific week ahead and may God bless you and your entire family. We are St Joes!
In Faith and Fellowship,
David J. Klein
President
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THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IS TOMORROW! |
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We are so excited to have all 800 of our Cadets back in the building! Upperclassmen, you already know the ropes - so continue our tradition and be sure to help our new students find their way around!
Remember, our day will begin at 7:55am and end at 2:15pm. In addition. all class schedules (typical, early dismissal, or delayed opening) can be found on our Student Hanbdook Page here. In addition, you can download a blank schedule map here that most of our students find helpful.
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Where to Go & When:
Now that your classes are set, organize your first day by taking a look at the set times for different periods and days. We will start with "Day 1" on Tuesday, September 7.
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Helpful Contacts
Everyone at St Joes is here to help you with any questions you may have. But if you need to reach out to a specific administrator, they're all listed here on our website.
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Our calendar is already jam-packed and there are tons of events just around the corner! Stay in the know by saving our online calendar to your personal device.
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FRESHMEN CLASS SOCIAL: SEPT 10 at 7:30PM |
Freshmen: Be sure to save the date of September 10 (7:30pm-10:30pm) to take part in your Freshmen Social!
The Freshmen Social is completely free to our students, though we do ask that each freshmen bring in at least two canned-food goods to be donated to our community.
This social is a great way to have fun, make new friends, and enjoy your first event as a full class!
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FRESHMEN & TRANSFER STUDENT BIBLE MASS: SEPT 12 |
We are so excited for our families to join us on Sunday, September 12 at 9:30am, for our Bible Mass!
Freshmen as well as New Transfer and International students will join together in the gymnasium with their parents/guardians to celebrate and officially join our community!
It is expected that all new students and their parents/guardians will attend this event. We can't wait to see you then!
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CADETS: GET INVOLVED; TRY SOMETHING NEW! |
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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.
We are so proud of the number of after-school clubs and activities for our students. Joining a club is an excellent way to meet new friends and enhance your hobbies and talents. Club meetings will begin mid-September!
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ONE WEEK LEFT TO REGISTER FOR VINES & STEINS! |
SJ Parents: Be sure to register for our first parent social on September 18 at 6:30pm! All parents are welcome to join us for Vines & Steins, hosted by SJ's Parent Association.
New this year! J.B. Percival Co in Fairfield as well as the New England Cider Company will be on hand to give out samples of their drinks!
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REGISTER TO ATTEND THE HALL OF FAME ON OCT 15 |
SJ's Hall of Fame is a celebration of all those who performed with athletic distinction while at St Joseph High School, or who have been instrumental in the overall development and success of athletics at the school.
The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Friday, October 15 at 6pm!
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SERVICE OPPORTUNITY: SEPTEMBER FEST IN FAIRFIELD |
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The September Fest Carnival hosted by Our Lady of the Assumption Fairfield is quickly approaching and they are looking for students to volunteer a few hours at one of the many booths at the festival. This is a great opportunity for students who need to fulfill their service hours.
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BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT: SEPTEMBER 16 |
Back to School Night will take place on Thursday, September 16 at 6:30PM.
Back to School Night is a great opportunity for current parents to meet faculty, staff, and administrators at St Joes. Parents will also rotate through their students' schedule to meet faculty members and learn more about classroom goals for the year. We hope to see you all there!
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SENIOR APPLICATION WORKSHOP: SEPT 9 AT 7AM |
Many thanks to all those who joined us for our College Application Workshops. We are offering the workshop once again on September 9 at 7AM. This workshop is specifically for seniors and their parents!
We hope you'll consider joining us for this interactive presentation about the application process. REGISTER HERE.
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ADMISSIONS INFORMATION SESSION: SEPTEMBER 22 |
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Open to parents and students, Admissions Information Sessions are a great way for prospective families (grades 5-8) to learn more about the high school search and application process for St Joes.
Current parents are our greatest ambassadors and we hope you'll share our upcoming events and opportunities with families you might know!
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FALL SPORTS PARENT MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 8 |
The Fall Sports Parents meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, September 8 at 6:30pm.
This meeting is mandatory for all fall athletes, and at least one parent or guardian.
Meeting ID: 891 5526 9902
Passcode: 939526
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FOOTBALL & VOLLEYBALL GET TESTED BY S.H.U |
Last Thursday, Sacred Heart University's Sports Science Team were on campus to perform fitness tests on our athletes!
Many thanks to Mrs. Thresher for bringing this great opportunity to our athletes -- who had a great time competing against each other to see who was the fastest and strongest (all in good fun, of course!).
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GET THOSE SNEAKERS READY: WALKATHON IS OCT 19 |
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Walk-a-thon is the sole student-based fundraiser to benefit the school, so participation is both expected and appreciated. All money raised provides funding for academics, athletics, and physical improvements to the school. Past contributions include air conditioning in the cafeterias, the Broadcast Studio, and remodeling the Commons. Walkathon has a rich history of more than 40 years at St Joes!
This year, students will be divided into teams by their class year. More information on Walkathon and how to buy your 2021 Walkathon Tshirt will be sent later this week!
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September 6
Labor Day
(No Classes)
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September 8
Fall Sports Parents Meeting (Virtual)
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September 9
College Counseling Workshop for Seniors
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September 9
Fall Sports Open
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September 10
Freshmen Social
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BE SURE TO FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! @SJCADETS |
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