September 25, 2022 Edition | |
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Becoming a Student Council Representative (Grades 2-8) is an important and serious obligation. The elected student serves as a direct representative for their entire class and, occasionally, the entire school, in relationship with the school administration, particularly the principal. If your student is interested in running for Student Council, please note this week's election schedule:
Monday, 9/26 – Posters Due (needed to run), Grades 2-5
Monday, 9/26 – Officer Speech Submission, Grades 7-8
Tuesday, 9/27 – Officer Speeches at School Assembly
Wednesday, 9/28 – Officer Voting
Thursday, 9/29 – Homeroom Representative Speeches & Voting, Grades 2-6
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After School Activities & Intramurals | |
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After School Intramurals, Clubs and Choir begin this week!
We are pleased to offer many after school activities to help each student find and develop his or her own talents and skills at all grade levels, including: Competitive athletics, Intramural athletics, Clubs (art, service, public speaking and debate), and Performing arts.
To learn more about our offerings and to sign-up, click the link below. Sign-ups are due TODAY!
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The Lunch Box Program began this past week. Thank you for not only your energetic participation but more importantly your patience as we get this program up and running.
Please make your October Lunch Box selections by this Friday, September 30 at 12pm noon. More information about the Lunch Box Program can be found below.
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We continue to need and welcome volunteers during Lunch for Grades 1-8. Please see the lunch schedule and stop by school to volunteer anytime.
Grade 1: 11:55-12:15 lunch
Grade 4: 12:15-12:35 lunch
Grade 2: 12:40-1:00 lunch
Grade 3: 1:00-1:20 lunch
Grade 6: 11:40-12:05 lunch (middle school dining hall)
Grade 7-8: 12:25-12:50 lunch (middle school dining hall)
Grade 5: 1:00-1:20 lunch (middle school dining hall)
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Library Volunteers
Our school library could use parent volunteers to help during the school day. Tasks primarily include reading to students and re-shelving books. Volunteer opportunity times are as follows:
Mondays: 11:30am-12:20pm, Class 2A
Thursdays: 1:00-1:30pm, Class K1
Fridays: 1:00-1:30pm, Class K2
To volunteer, email our Librarians:
Mary Ann Brady at mbrady@saintjoes.com | Sue Brady at sbrady@saintjoes.com
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School Pictures are scheduled for this week - Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, September 27, 28, and 29. Students may dress in their school uniform or an outfit of their choice.
Tuesday, September 27: PS, PK, K and Grade 1
Wednesday, September 28: Grades 2, 3, and 4
Thursday, September 29: Grades 5, 6 , 7, and 8
Pictures are being taken by C Jane Go Portraits by Cara Soulia. To view her website click: C Jane Go Portraits. Proofs and ordering information will be distributed via email.
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We are excited to be partnering with Booster again this year for the 2022 Hammerhead Fun Run. Thank you to our wonderful sponsors; with their support every faculty member, staff, and student will receive a 2022 Hammerhead Fun Run t-shirt on the day of the run!
The kickoff Pep Rally will be held on Friday, September 30th and the Fun Run will be held on:
October 13th for Preschool, PreK, and Grades 6,7, and 8
October 14th for Grades K – 5
To register your student please click here.
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Parent School Association (PSA) | |
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Upper School Trivia Night
We are excited for our first Upper School Social of the 2022-2023 year, Trivia Night is this Friday, September 30th from 7:00-9:00pm for students in Grades 6, 7, and 8.
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Mystery Dinner
Please join us for our inaugural Saint Joseph School Mystery Dinner, an adult-only event bringing together the SJS community on Saturday, October 15, 2022.
The night will begin with a cocktail party at Saint Joseph School where the "mystery" of our dinner hosts will be revealed. Dinner destinations will be chosen at random during the cocktail party. This is a great chance to spend time with old friends as well as get to know a broader group of the school community.
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Prayer & Pick-Up will begin on Thursday, September 29th. Prayer & Pick-Up is held weekly hosted by a different class each week, every Thursday, at 2:15pm in Mary's Garden. All are welcome!
Thursday, September 29, 2022 - Grade 8
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Come support SJS music teacher Emily Murphy as she performs piano in a free concert at Boston College this Wednesday, September 28th at 7:30pm. | |
Sharkbites: This Week's Events | |
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9/26/22 Monday – Clubs & Intramurals Begin | Student Council Week
9/27/22 Tuesday – School Pictures | Student Council Week
9/28/22 Wednesday – School Pictures | Student Council Week
9/29/22 Thursday – School Pictures | Student Council Week
9/30/22 Friday – Grade 6 Mass 9am | October Lunch Box Orders Due 12pm | Fun Run Pep Rally
9/30/22 Friday – Upper School Trivia Night
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