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

Good morning and Happy Monday. I hope your family enjoyed a wonderful weekend. Let me begin by thanking you for participating in our Virtual Town Hall Meeting last Monday night, August 10. We had over 450 SJ families participate and your thoughtful survey input informed and guided that discussion. Our unique School-Family Partnership is critical to a successful school reopening and a highly productive and fulfilling 2020-2021 academic year. While unexpected challenges will undoubtedly test us, we must remain united, resolute and confident in our faith. Cadets are Stronger Together!

Please join us for our next Virtual Town Hall Meeting this Thursday evening, August 20, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. We thank you for your unwavering partnership and support. Have a great week.

In Faith and Fellowship,

David J. Klein
President 
Join Us for a Family Town Hall:
Thursday, August 20 at 6:30pm
Many thanks to all who attended our Town Hall last week. Since then, we hope you have had time to look over our Hybrid Model and gather any additional questions.

If you haven't had a chance to review at the plan, you can find it on our "Come Home to Joe" webpage, along with a survey for feedback and questions.

On Thursday, August 20th at 6:30pm, we hope you will join us for a second Town Hall regarding our updated Hybrid Model!

Please Note: Due to participant constraints, please log in with only one account per household.

  • Meeting ID: 898 4245 1247
  • Password: 162050
(waiting for CIAC guidelines)

Thursday, August 20
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM or 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

(postponed)

(on campus, in person)
August 24 - 28

New Parent Orientation (online, details to follow)
Monday, August 31
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Freshman, International, Transfer Student Orientation (on campus, in person)
Wednesday, September 2
7:55 AM - 2:30 PM

9th/10th Grade Orientation (on campus, in person)
Thursday, September 3

11th/12th Grade Orientation (on campus, in person)
Friday, September 4
Preparing for Welcome Week
We cannot wait to see our new and returning students in just a few weeks! Here are a few notes to get you started:

Parent/Student Handbook
  • Before the start of school, please review the Parent/Student Handbook and complete the online acknowledgement form located here.

Parent/Student Covid-19 Partnership Agreement
  • An addendum to the handbook, we ask that all students and families read through the Covid-19 partnership agreement, found here.
  • Please fill out the accompanying form (either online or by mail) on the agreement by September 3, 2020.

Upcoming Events
  • St Joes fall calendar will have to change slightly due to social distancing and safety guidelines. But rest assured, we will continue to offer as many of our events as possible. Once the fall calendar is complete, you will find it on our Come Home to Joe webpage.
Freshman IDEA Course: Innovation at Work!
Last week, we were thrilled to welcome more than 80 students from the Class of 2024 for the IDEA seminar!

Launched for the first time this year, our Innovation, Design, Engineering, Application course is a STEM program created specifically for our 9th graders. In partnership with Milestone C, the course introduces students to technology-centered, hands-on, inquiry-based learning!

Students who complete the two-week course will received a study hall in place of the course during one semester of freshman year.
Fall Sports Update & Tryouts
CIAC Guidelines
Per the CIAC, all in-person conditioning, has been paused and will not resume until Monday, August 24. We hope to resume conditioning at that time, with the hope that fall sports will officially beginning on August 27.

Try-Outs
As of now, official try-outs will be held beginning Friday, September 11 and will be up to 2-hour sessions. Try-out times and information will be posted on our website here as soon as we have all necessary information. If you plan to try out for one of our Fall teams and have not yet made contact with the head coach, please do so to ensure that you are added to any communication. Contact information for our Head Coaches can be found at the try-outs link above.
Spread the Word: Updated Admissions Calendar!
Parents: you are are our greatest ambassadors -- as we begin to look for the Class of 2025, you can help us by sharing your love for St Joes!

There are a number of ways for families to learn more about St Joes. Whether through information sessions, virtual and in-person open houses, or personal family tours, there is something for everyone. Our admissions calendar has recently been updated on our website to include additional dates and information.

Applications are now being accepted for the Class of 2025 and can be submitted at sjcadets.org/applynow.

Senior Parent Webinars: College Application Process
On Thursday, August 20, College & School Counseling will offer a senior parent webinar on the College Application Process. We will be offering this webinar at two times throughout the day: 9:30AM and 7:00PM.

These presentations will help Seniors and their parents understand the process of applying to colleges. We will discuss letters of recommendation, SAT/ACTs, NCAA Clearinghouse for Athletes, and more. Live questions will follow.

The Zoom links for both of these webinars can be found on the College Counseling website here.
Be Sure to Sign Up for SJ Bus Transportation or our Carpool Networks!
St Joes offers 4 bus routes (including Trumbull town bus). A bus route's availability is contingent on the amount of registrations by families. Learn More Here.

In addition, as a resource for families, our transportation coordinator will facilitate the creation of a contact list for those who desire to obtain or offer carpool transportation.
Student Spotlight: Cadets Spend Their Summer in Service to Others
We are so proud to highlight Trevor Jacozzi '21, who has been helping the Trumbull Health Department receive, inventory, and re-distribute PPE supplies since May! At the start of the pandemic, PPE supplies were in high demand. When the state sent supplies weekly, the local health departments were responsible for distributing supplies to medical and dental practices, urgent care centers, dialysis centers, and home care agencies.  

Trevor has also assisted the Trumbull Health Department in their drive-thru mask distribution clinic for Trumbull seniors. Way to go, Trevor!
Introducing the OWL Labs Cameras
In preparation for the 2020-2021 school year, every classroom at St Joseph High School will have an OWL Labs camera installed.

The OWL cameras are able to capture 360 degrees video and audio for a near face-to-face experience.

Whether our Cadets are learning from home or on campus, they will see their classmates every day and experience live instruction and interaction with their teachers!