This Week at St Joes - April 5, 2021

St Joseph High School - A Catholic College Preparatory Community

Dear Friends,

Happy Easter Monday, St. Joes. I hope that Holy Week provided you with time for prayer, self-reflection and special moments with family and friends. This dynamic pre-Spring Break week on campus includes a Parent-Athlete Meeting, a Grandparent’s Mass, Pizza and Prayer, and Open House for members of the SJ Class of 2025 and families of 7^th grade students. Despite the ongoing obstacles presented by COVID-19, we continue to move confidently forward with poise and focus. Cadets Carry On!

I wish you a healthy, safe, and fun Spring Break next week. Whether staying local or traveling next week, please remain mindful of the critical importance of following the recommended mitigation protocols of regular hand washing, mask wearing, social distancing and staying at home when not feeling well. Our continued self-discipline and collective adherence to those common sense health and safety strategies will enhance our ability to experience a sustainable and joyous conclusion to this academic year. We are St. Joes – much stronger and always more successful together.

As always, your family remains in my daily thoughts and prayers. Have a wonderful week ahead.

In Faith and Fellowship,

David J. Klein

President

Calling all golfers! You are invited to join us on Monday, June 14 for a great day of golf while supporting the SJ Athletic Association. This annual tradition will be held at the Mill River Country Club in Stratford, and includes breakfast, lunch, and plenty of chances to win prizes – including a car with a Hole in One! Be sure and invite colleagues, friends, and family for a fun filled day on the course - while supporting our athletics program.

A Note on Travel During Spring Break

Currently, there are no restrictions on domestic travel for Connecticut. Those who travel for Spring Break do not need to quarantine nor provide St Joes with a negative test result in order to return to school.

That being said, we want to remind everyone of the critical importance of continuing to follow mitigation protocols. Regular hand washing, mask wearing, social distancing, staying home when not feeling well, help keep us in school as much as possible. We thank you for your cooperation.

Ladies Luncheon is Nearly Sold Out. Register by Friday, April 9!

SJ's Ladies Luncheon will be held on campus on Sunday, April 25. Alumni, students, parents, and friends are invited to join us at this sought-after luncheon featuring vendor shopping, boxed lunches, and SJ swag bags. Proceeds from Ladies Luncheon benefit the Parent Association which supports events like Catholic Schools Week and Post Prom.

Session 2 (12:30pm – 2:30pm) is SOLD OUT! Limited seats are still available for Session 1 (10am – 12pm) so be sure to register today to secure your spot!

Visit sjcadets.org/luncheon for more information.

Service Opportunity: Honoring Local Heroes.

Organized by Morgan Vossler '22, Heroes in Blue, Red, and Green is a service project honoring local heroes. From March 29 - April 6, students are asked to perform service opportunities for local police stations. Ideas include:

Making homemade letters and cards; gift baskets; homemade masks; baked goods; or even a presentation for the police with words of kindness and signs of thanks.

Students could simply log their hours and take pictures of their projects for submission to x2VOL. A look ahead: from May 3 - 31, the focus will change to local fire stations!