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

Happy Monday morning, St. Joes. I hope that you enjoyed a wonderful weekend. As you know, this is a very exciting week for all of us – students, families, SJ faculty, staff, and administration. The final planning and operational details are being thoroughly reviewed to ensure our successful full return to in-person learning on Wednesday, March 17 – we could not be more happy!

We began this week of great hope and promise on Sunday morning with the Sophomore Family Mass. Father Eric Silva celebrated a beautiful mass in the gymnasium and it was a joyous and uplifting event for all in attendance. On Friday morning, the Senior Class will have the Campus to themselves to celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph together beginning with a mass in the gymnasium presided over by his Excellency, Bishop Frank Caggiano. Just a friendly reminder that Friday, March 19 is a non-school day for Grades 9-11. So, it seems very fitting to me that we began and will end this very important and long-awaited week with special masses and SJ community prayer.

As always, your family remains in my daily thoughts and prayers for happiness, safety, and good health. Please enjoy the week ahead and thank you for helping us to faithfully Carry On with pride and confidence. We appreciate you!

In Faith and Fellowship,

David J. Klein
President 
Welcome Back, Cadets!
Beginning Wednesday, March 17, St Joseph High School will re-open to full in-person learning for all students. The administration, faculty, and staff are eager to see the classrooms, common areas, and cafeterias filled once more!

Please keep in mind that our successful return is contingent upon adherence to our safety plan from all community members. Everyone is asked to continue to comply with our pledge and code of conduct detailing transparency, self-screening, quarantine, and compliance with all COVID-19 safety and exposure protocols. Resources including this pledge, self-screening guidance, and general expectations are available on the “Come Home to Joe” webpage. We thank you for your continued support and partnership.
March 19
Feast Day (Seniors Only; No Classes for Fresh-Juniors)

March 22
Sophomore Retreat

March 24
New Parent Meeting
(Class of 2025)

March 24
Pizza & Prayer
St. Pius X. Church, Fairfield

March 28
Palm Sunday

March 31
Faculty Retreat (No Classes)

April 1
Holy Thursday
No Classes
Dress Down This Week!
Monday, March 15 & Tuesday, March 16
  • Cost: $5 (to be collected during HR or 1st Period)
  • All proceeds benefit Haiti180 - an organization dedicated to impacting the Haiti community with the joy of Christ by providing homes, education, and healthcare. Visit their website here!

Wednesday, March 17
  • Cost: Free
  • In honor or St Patrick's Day, students may replace their uniform top with an appropriate green article of clothing. Uniform bottoms/shoes required.
Sophomore Retreat: March 22
On March 22, Campus Ministry will host a
Sophomore Retreat during the last two periods of the school day. Virtual students will receive a recorded presentation later that week.

Peer Ministers, in conjunction with Deacon Arthur Miller, will facilitate our retreat.
Student Academic Center Presents AP Wednesdays!
On Wednesdays from 2:25pm-2:45pm in Room 209, join the SAC for AP Wednesdays for:
  • Reading Drills-Increase Reading Speed and Fluency
  • Annotation Shorthand Techniques
  • Practice Tests
  • Multiple-Choice and Essay Strategies
  • NHS AP Tutor Coaching
  • Bi-Monthly Workshops
Kris Henaire Joins College Counseling Team
Please welcome Mr Kristopher Henaire to the College & School Counseling team! Mr. Henaire will temporarily be with St Joes as Mrs Schiels takes a maternity leave.

Mr. Henaire was most recently Director of College Counseling at Chase Collegiate School. He has experience working in college admission at UCONN – both Waterbury and Storrs.
Seniors: Design Your First Alumni Shirt!
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.

Students can submit designs by Wednesday, March 24. Once all designs have been collected, Seniors will vote on which they love the most!
All Students: Vote for a New Oreo Cookie Flavor!
Mrs Piatak's Design classes have participated in National Oreo Cookie Day (March 6). 

Students had to create a new flavor and package for the famous cookie. Their designs will be posted on the wall in the Cold Caf on Tuesday and voting will be from Wednesday through Friday this week.
Updates from Student Council!
  • Thank you to the freshmen and sophomores who participated in Thursday’s virtual escape room! Congratulations to the winner, Will Dwyer '24! 
  • Between March 15-18, students are encouraged to join our school-wide scavenger hunt! Details will be posted on our Instagram, @councilsjstudent!
  • Juniors and Seniors: On March 25th, you are invited to participate in a virtual Jeopardy event! The winning team/individual will receive a prize! Be on the lookout for a link to sign up! 
  • Thank you to all students who made theme suggestions for Spirit Week (May 17-21)! Still have more suggestions? Use this Google Form Link!
Spring Athletes: Register on Final Forms
Any students interested in playing a spring sport must be sure to register on Final Forms before the opening date on March 27.

In addition, we'll begin to input tryout times on our website (click here) -- keep checking back for updates. (All try out times are subject to change)


Feast Day Activities for Seniors
On Friday, March 19, the Feast of St Joseph will be celebrated with all members of the Class of 2021 (all other grades are excused that day).

Seniors will begin the day in homeroom, which will be followed by Homecoming speeches in the gym and then a special Mass celebrated by Bishop Caggiano. After Mass, students will be sent back to homeroom to change for a dodgeball tournament. The winning homeroom will play against the faculty for bragging rights!
Ladies Luncheon 2021: Secure Your Seat!
Secure your seat for Ladies Luncheon 2021 -- an outdoor, tented event on campus. While things will look a bit different due to Covid-19 guidelines, we are planning an exciting event with vendor shopping, a boxed lunch, and SJ Swag Bags! Seats are extremely limited so reserve your spot today!
Girls Ice Hockey has made FCIACs as a 3 seed and have earned a home game in the first round! They play today, March 15 at 3:15pm against Stamford-Westhill-Staples.
 
Boys and Girls Basketball will know their official seeding in the FCIAC tournament soon! The girls finished the regular season 9-3 and the boys 11-1. The Round of 16 for girls will be played on Tuesday, March 16 for the girls and Wednesday, March 17 for the boys, mostly likely hosting both games at home.
 
Boys Ice Hockey finish up their regular season on Saturday, March 20, followed by the beginning of FCIACs during the week. More details to follow! 
 
Boys Swim will compete in the FCIAC Championships on Friday, March 19 at 3:30pm
 
Gymnastics is having another stellar season! They will finish up their regular season within the next week and FCIACs will follow.