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

Good morning and Happy Monday. I hope that your family had a terrific weekend. We concluded last week on Campus with a special ceremony for Dr. Fitzgerald, whereby, a “Coffee Corner” was officially established in his honor in the Cup O’ Joe Café. That celebratory gathering also served as the “soft opening” for the Café. A special thank you to SJ seniors Andrea Weber, Jackie Sullivan and Eilis Monahan for coordinating and successfully implementing the reopening of the café with this event – nicely done! We begin another week at St Joes with great purpose, confidence, and unwavering faith. Please know that we are extremely proud of and impressed by our students/your children for their daily resilience and unflappable “can do” attitude – they are amazing!

Thank you for your support, trust, and patience as we move forward in the pursuit of continuous improvement and success. Have a wonderful week and may God bless your family.

In Faith and Fellowship,

David J. Klein
President   
Fall Athletics Updates
Photo: Soccer Team Fall 2018
Fan Attendance Policy
We are very excited to begin live interscholastic game play on October 1! On Friday, we sent out an email outlining our Fan Attendance Protocols for the fall. All parents and students should familiarize themselves with St Joes policies. Click here to review the email.

Fall Sports Schedule
The Fall Sport Schedules have now been released! You can view the schedule on our website by clicking here.

Winter Season Games
Ayone interested in playing a Winter Sport should register on Final Forms so that our coaches have your information. You can register for Final Forms by visiting sjcadets.org/athletics and clicking on FinalForms Participation Forms.
Delayed Opening
Thursday, October 1
Classes Begin at 9:30AM
Trumbull Buses Run as Normal

Admissions Information Session (On-Campus)
Friday, October 2

Freshman Retreat
(Team Maroon)
Friday, October 2
6:30pm-8:00pm

SAT National Test Date
Saturday, October 3

First Quarter Interims
Monday, October 5

Spirit Week
October 12 - October 16

PSATs
October 14
9th Grade: Off
10th/11th Grade: On Ccampus
12th Grade: College Visit Day.
Seniors: Order Your Class Apparel!
Senior Cadets: place your order for senior apparel before October 8. Orders can be placed by downloading this apparel form and returning to Mrs Piatak, or by visiting sjcadets.org/seniors for an online form.

There are two items that are approved as uniform outerwear!

If you have any question, reach out to Mrs Piatak.
Welcome Our Varsity Coach for Boys Ice Hockey!
We are thrilled to announce that Chris Nelson is our new Head Varsity Boys Ice Hockey Coach! Coach Nelson has stepped into the position after four seasons at St Joes. Chris is looking forward to cementing the Cadets’ reputation as a top hockey program in the State.
Dr Fitzgerald's "Coffee Corner"
On Friday, September 25, St Joes welcomed a familiar face back to campus! We were proud to present former school President, Dr Fitzgerald , with his very own "Coffee Corner" in the Cup of Joe Cafe!

The Cup O’ Joe Café will forever have a seat for Dr Fitzgerald and for all students who strive to live purposeful lives, committed to the common good of all – one cup of coffee at a time.
Virtual Town Hall Minutes
Many thanks to all those who connected with us last Wednesday evening for our virtual town hall.

For those who missed the Town Hall, please click here to view a recording as well as minutes.

In addition, the decision to continue our Hybrid Model was communicated to our families.

The most updated information will be on our Come Home to Joe webpage.

Student Spotlight: Grace DeDonato '22
Many thanks to the SJ Community for supporting and promoting Grace DeDonato's face mask community service project over the summer.

Grace fulfilled 93 orders for students, faculty and alumni and sewed over 389 face masks. In total, $2,100 was raised for the The Spooner House in Shelton!
Vines & Steins a Great Success!
Many thanks to all those who supported St Joe's virtual Vines & Steins event! We hope everyone enjoyed their SJ Spirit Gift Boxes, and congratulations to all of our winners!

Looking to be more involved? We're in need of volunteers for our Maroon & Gold Gala! Contact dknapp@sjcadets.org.
St Joes Walkathon: Let's Walk 2,500 Miles Together
How many miles can we walk between Oct 17 - Oct 25?

Walkathon is SJ’s longest running fundraiser. Proceeds from this year's Walkathon will benefit the St Joseph Fund, which supports Tuition Relief, academic enhancements, innovation and technology upgrades, faculty professional development, support for clubs, and campus beautification - like the newly renovated gym! When support is needed the St Joseph Fund is there.

This year, Walkathon is going virtual! Students are asked to raise $100 for St Joes and walk, run, or bike on their own time between Oct 17-25. Students earn points for every dollar raised and every mile earned. The team that raises the most money will win a dress down day!
Prizes include a $500 Amazon Gift Card, Apple Watch, Apple Pen, and more!

Parents: Join in on the fun and register today for the Parent Team! Each participant that registers for Walkathon will have a personal page to share with family and friends.

Register before Oct 4 to get your Walkathon t-shirt! There is a $25 registration fee that will go toward your donation goal!
SJ Online Calendar
As a continuation of our Hybrid Model, we've emailed our families an updated version of our Oct-Dec calendar. You can download that calendar here.

However, due to social distancing guidelines, there may be times when an event needs to be rescheduled. Therefore, we ask that you also check in on our online calendar whenever posssible. The online calendar will always have the most up-to-date information on activities.

View our online calendar at sjcadets.org/calendar or on our Come Home to Joe page.
SJ Students, Parents, and Staff: Share Your Thoughts!
As a community, we ask that you take a few minutes to visit the Come Home to Joe page and share your thoughts on how our Hybrid Model has been working so far. We invite all parents, students, and staff to share their feedback.