St Joseph High School - A Catholic College Preparatory Community
Dear Friends,

Good morning, St. Joes. Yesterday, Palm Sunday, marked the beginning of Holy Week and as a school community we will pray, attend mass, and reflect upon the importance of the Paschal Triduum. On Tuesday, our Seniors will gather together for a mass celebrated by SJ Chaplain, Father Eric Silva, followed by some additional fellowship, fun, and food. This special Senior Day will serve as the beginning of a well-deserved and celebratory final marking period for our impressive Class of 2021.

As we all know, the lingering COVID-19 pandemic continues to be a challenging matter with situationally disruptive and disappointing impacts. To protect the safety and health of our school community, it is imperative to remain fluent in, and properly responsive to state and local guidelines, data trends and recommended mitigation practices. To that end, the SJHS COVID Response Team (CRT) participates in weekly meetings with the Trumbull Department of Health (DPH) and the Office of Emergency Management (OEM).

In the interest of continued transparency and enhanced clarity, let me provide the most recent quarantining guidance (Wednesday, March 24, 2021) from our Trumbull DPH and OEM partners.

  • Students determined to be a Direct Contact based upon the contact tracing process must continue to quarantine for 10-days.   
  • Students determined to be a Direct Contact may not test out of the required 10-day quarantine protocol.   

That said, our COVID Response Team will continue to actively participate in the weekly update meetings with Trumbull DPH and OEM Officials. If we learn of any changes that allow us to modify and/or relax our current policies and practices, we will do so immediately and promptly inform SJ families (parents and students) of those authorized adjustments.

In the meantime, please join me in remaining diligently committed to the Family and School Partnership Agreement and praying for a decline in the frequency of medically confirmed cases of COVID-19. We look forward to an enjoyable and fulfilling 4th marking period for our entire SJ Community. I wish your family a blessed Holy Week and thank you for your continued support and kindness.

In Faith and Fellowship,
David J. Klein
President    
Easter Basket Drive for Caroline House: Donate by Tomorrow!
We hope you'll consider donating to our Easter Basket Drive, organized by Junior Cadet, Ella Dzujna!

Caroline House (Bridgeport, CT) is accepting baskets filled with peanut-free candy, small toys, books, coloring books, and crayons. All students who wish to participate can feel free to drop the baskets off in our lobby until Tuesday, March 30th.
March 31
Faculty Retreat (No Classes)

April 1 - April 5
Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Monday
No Classes

April 6
Spring Sports Parent-Athlete Meeting

April 6
Grandparent's Mass (Pre-Recorded)
Spring Sports Parent-Athlete Meeting: Tuesday, April 6
The Spring Sports Parent-Athlete meeting will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, April 6 at 6:30pm.

This meeting is mandatory for all athletes and at least one parent or guardian.

Meeting ID: 873 5260 2271
Passcode: 809195
Lenten Confession Campaign
Last week, the Theology students were brought down to our chapel for the Episcopal Chaplain’s Lenten Confession Campaign. Recognizing that Lent is a holy time where Catholics are called to almsgiving, fasting, and penance, Fr. Silva collaborated with local priests to present two full school days of Reconciliation opportunities.
Register Today for our Annual Golf Tournament: June 14!
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.
Congratulations to our 3rd Quarter Honor Roll
Students who achieve the following averages are recognized on the Honor Roll:

President’s Honor Roll: A weighted GPA of 95 or higher with no mark under an 90.

Principal’s Honor Roll: A weighted GPA of 88 or higher with no mark under an 80.
Seniors: Vote on Your First Alumni Shirt by Tuesday, April 6!
The Office of Advancement is excited to give the Class of 2021 their first Alumni Shirt! And what better way to celebrate your Class than by choosing your own design.

We have three great designs for our Seniors to choose from -- many thanks to those who contributed a design!
Grandparent's Mass - A Traditional Celebration
Next year, we hope to be able to invite grandparents back on campus, but this year we are excited to offer a special, pre-recorded Mass to be viewed on Tuesday, April 6.
 
Feel free to share the link with all grandparents that may want to view the Mass.
Summer Activities at St Joes!
Summer Sports Programs
  • In partnership with many local groups, St Joes is proud to offer a number of different Summer Sports Camps.

Summer Learning Programs
  • We are also proud to announce a variety of programs for students in grades 7th - 12th over the summer!

You can view the complete list, along with registration information, at sjcadets.org/summer
Volunteer Opportunity: AYSO Soccer Program
The AYSO VIP Soccer Program is dedicated to players with disabilities or special needs. They are looking for volunteers (no soccer experience needed) for a variety of dates between May and June at Kaechele Park in Trumbull.
Ladies Luncheon is Almost Sold Out. Register Today!
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.
Trivia Night Winners!
On Thursday, March 25, Juniors and Seniors were invited to a virtual trivia night! We definitely have the smartest students as all teams answered the Final Jeopardy question correctly. A first for the trivia company! Congratulations to Sydney Leifer who won 1st Place (and received a $100 Amazon gift card) as well as Joe Harrington, who won 2nd and received a $50 gift card!
Service Opportunity: Honoring Local Heroes.
Morgan Vossler '22 is excited to launch her service project - Heroes in Blue, Red, and Green - honoring our local heroes.

From March 29 - April 6, students are asked to perform service opportunities for local police stations. Ideas:
  • 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!
Senior Parents: Order SJ Balloons
Parents - Celebrate your Senior in a fun way! Huntington Rentals in Shelton is offering customized balloon bouquets that include SJ mylar balloons, maroon & gold latex balloons, and graduation balloons. They offer curbside pickup or local delivery to your mailbox or front porch!

Orders must be placed by Saturday, April 4th. Contact Kathy at 203-929-6746 to place your order.
Girls Gymnastics Finish Fourth in FCIAC Championships!
Another outstanding season for SJ gymnastics, who finished 4th on Saturday in the FCIAC Championships!

Congratulations are in order for Caitlin Vozzella, Lindsay Capobianco, and Jules Rizzitelli who earned First Team All-FCIAC for the season!