On October 18, the Saint Joseph Academy community welcomed four students from Guatemala to the Academy: Alexia Tormo, Sofía Castillo, (María) Regina Schottler and Daniela López. Each student will be staying with an Academy host family through Friday, December 9.

The Academy was able to work with the cultural exchanges program, Faces and Our Cultures, again to broaden our students’ world by providing them with perspectives about Latin America, specifically Guatemala. 

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On Wednesday, the Saint Joseph Academy community celebrated National Immigrants Day by participating in a broadcasted panel discussion led by two of our Global Scholars Sadie Urso Kriska ’24 and Erin Hvizdos ’24, with activist and member of the Young Latino Network, José Cabrera. Mr. Cabrera spoke on the topic of immigration. He helped clarify specific terms and misconceptions associated with the concept. He also invited students and adults to become involved in the issue.

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For students attending the November 10-12 Kairos Retreat, we ask each parent/guardian to write a separate letter to their daughter telling her what she means to them and how proud they are of her. In our busy world, we seldom take time to tell others how much we love them. It can be even more difficult to tell a teenager what she means to you. Perhaps you do it all the time, but in the context of the retreat it will mean so much more to her. 

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On Wednesday, October 19 members of the Concert Band, Concert Choir and The Academy Chorale showcased their talents for the Saint Joseph Academy community. The Concert Band performed five selections: “Sunchaser” by Carol Brittin Chambers; “Expressions” by Bill Calhoun; “Zig Zag” by Sean O'Loughlin; “All Will Be Well” by Heather Hoefle and “Dark Ride” by Randall D. Standridge. Each selection was meant to represent a troubled night's sleep, placing the audience in the Halloween spirit.  

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On September 29 and September 30, eight Juniors participated in the Urban Plunge Retreat. Students spent their retreat learning about the realities of poverty in Cleveland, primarily in Ohio City and the effects of gentrification in the community. 

Students served with organizations like St. Herman's and the Malachi Center. The Juniors also had the opportunity to learn about St. John's Episcopal Church in Ohio City, one of the oldest churches in Cleveland and a final stop before freedom on the Underground Railroad.

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AVI Fresh, Saint Joseph Academy’s culinary partner, operates the dining hall and would love to hear from parents/guardians regarding their services. Please take a few moments to share your thoughts and opinions by completing this survey before Friday, November 4. AVI Fresh will review the feedback and use it as an opportunity to tailor their services to our school. Please note, surveys may be submitted anonymously.

As we enter cold and flu season, please encourage your daughter to stay home and rest up when she is not feeling well. If your daughter will be absent for an extended period of time, notify her counselor who can support her and facilitate communication with teachers. 

As necessary, if your daughter has a medical action plan or needs to update a plan please contact School Nurse Mrs. Nina Horn. Also, if your daughter needs to take a prescription medication during school hours, the medication must be given to Mrs. Horn so she may administer it. She may be reached at nhorn@sja1890.org or 216.251.6788 ext. 213.  

Hearing screenings for Grades 9 and 11 will be conducted by Mrs. Horn beginning in November.

Accomplishments: Emma has been named a Semifinalist in the 68th annual National Merit® Scholarship Program.

Each year, the National Merit® Scholarship Program recognizes Seniors whose qualifying 2021 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®) demonstrated exceptional academic promise. The nationwide pool of Semifinalists, representing less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state. With the Semifinalist honor, Emma has the opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,250 National Merit® Scholarships worth nearly $28 million that will be offered next spring.

Emma shared these thoughts on her accomplishment: "I was thrilled to have received this recognition. I’m also grateful for the opportunities that SJA provided for me to prepare for the PSAT exam. It’s exciting to see the results of my hard work, and it was a great way to start my senior year!”

Activities and Interests: At Saint Joseph Academy, Emma is a leader of the Mock Trial team and is also  a leadership team member for the Latin Club, Book Club and the Health Sciences Honors Program. She is also a member of the Writing and Yearbook Clubs and National Honors Society. Emma also plays piano in the Jazz Band.

Future career interests: Emma intends to major in Biology or History with plans to apply to Boston College, Boston University, Case Western Reserve University, Miami University and The Ohio State University.

In partnership with the Paw Prints Store, Saint Joseph Academy is offering an online store through KRH Trading Co. The online-only store features spiritwear specifically for our teams. This special opportunity will be available for a limited-time only. Purchases can be made in the four easy steps. 

• Go to the respective online store. 
• Basketball (Closes Wednesday, November 2)
• Bowling (Closes Sunday, October 30)
• Gymnastics (Closes Sunday, October 30)
• Swimming & diving (Closes Sunday, October 30)
• Choose your items and add them to your cart. 
• Securely checkout with your credit card. 
• Choose your delivery option: ship to home, athlete pick up in the Athletics Office or pick up in Paw Prints Store during regular store hours. 

All items will be placed and paid for directly online. Orders will be ready in 20-25 days.

On Saturday, November 5, the Jaguar Varsity basketball team will play in the first annual Pink Power Preview at The Tony DeCarlo Varsity Center at John Carroll University. Created by Head Varsity Basketball Coach Mrs. Karen Swanson Haan and Cornerstone Christian Academy Assistant Athletic Director and Head Girls Basketball Coach Mrs. Lisa Stopp, the Pink Power Preview is an entire day of preview games featuring  Northeast Ohio varsity girls' basketball teams who have female head coaches.

Games begin at 9 a.m., with the Jaguars playing Green High School at 3:30 p.m. Bowling Green's Head Women's Basketball Coach Mrs. Robyn Fralick is the mid-day guest speaker for the event.  

Tickets are $8 each and will be sold at the door. A ticket gives you access to all 11 games as well as Coach Fralick's mid-day presentation. Children age 10 and under are free. 

The running Jaguars have had a busy couple of days starting with a tremendous Senior Night last Thursday, October 20. SJA hosted the 12th annual Senior Night at Mastick Picnic Area in the Rocky River Reservation and came out with a resounding victory over Western Reserve, Mentor and Magnificat. The Seniors were a big part of the victory.  

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