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Dear Friends,
Good morning, St. Joes. I hope you had a wonderful weekend and enjoyed the additional hour of sleep that accompanies the change from Daylight Saving Time to Eastern Standard Time. So, now that we are all well rested and ready to go, it is time to begin another exciting week on the campus of St. Joseph High School.
As you know from my Friday letter, today and tomorrow, members of our school community will be participating in Focus Group Sessions with the DRA Team as part of our Comprehensive School Facilities Assessment Plan. This is the initial round of Focus Groups with DRA and additional information sharing opportunities will be provided in the coming weeks-please stay tuned for further details.
This week, the Drama Club presents Over the River and Through the Woods (ticket information below). Please join us for the 2021 Fall Play and an enjoyable night out on the SJ campus to celebrate the hard work and exceptional talent of our Drama Club. The Thanksgiving Food Drive officially begins today as we continue to elevate the Season of Giving initiative (details below). I thank your family for your kindness and generosity of spirit during this holiday season. The College and School Counseling Department is also sponsoring a workshop on Wednesday evening open to all parents – “Stress and Anxiety in Today’s Teenagers.”
Veterans Day is Thursday, November 11, and we appreciatively honor the service and personal sacrifice of our nation’s Veterans. Have a wonderful week ahead. We are St. Joes – Always Stronger and More Successful Together!
In Faith and Fellowship,
David J. Klein
President
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THE GALA IS SOLD OUT - BUT YOU CAN STILL PARTICIPATE! |
We can't thank our community enough for their Gala registrations -- we are now sold out!
But, even if you can’t attend the Gala in-person, you can still participate in our Auction and/or make a donation to SJ's Fund-a-Future!
Watch for an email prior to Gala with a sneak peek at the great auction items up for bid! We'll then send another email to let you know as soon as bidding begins (approximately 11/18).
Note: The auction will close at the end of the Gala on Saturday night, Nov. 20. Winners need not be present to win. All proceeds from the Gala benefit the St Joseph High School Scholarship Fund.
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THE FALL PLAY IS THIS WEEK!
We hope you will join us at 7PM on either Thursday (11/11), Friday (11/12), or Saturday (11/13) as St. Joe's Drama Club presents their fall play, Over the River & Through the Woods!
Synopsis: Over the River and Through the Woods is a warm-hearted, boisterously funny, and touching story about intergenerational relationships, deep familial love, and the inevitable little heartbreaks that occur as time passes and children grow.
Tickets are $15 for general admission and $10 for students/senior citizens.
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JUNIOR RING MASS - NOVEMBER 18 |
The Junior Ring Mass will take place at St. Joes on Thursday, November 18. Students do not need to have purchased a ring to attend the Mass. Students and their families are welcome to attend.
Junior students will also be allowed a "dress up" day at school on Nov. 18. Juniors may wear business attire in place of their uniform. All clothing must be modest and appropriate.
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BE A PART OF OUR SEASON OF GIVING! |
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This year's Season of Giving is in full swing - thank you to all those who have donated so far! This year's initiative will be divided into 5 drives (click the image on the right to view the full flyer).
We ask that you consider taking part in any or all of the following drives (all donations can be dropped off in the lobby or main office):
Brian Bags Project: Until Dec. 5
- Needed: Soap, travel size shampoo, deodorant, water bottles, granolar bars, protein bars, cereal bars, $5 gift cards to fast food restaurants; and winter hats.
Thanksgiving Food Drive: Nov. 8 - Nov. 22
- Needed: Pasta, rice, beans, cereal, macaroni and cheese, toiletries, bath soap, dish soap. Grocery store gift cards can also be brought to the main office, c/o Mr. Smith. Donations support the Blessed Sacrament Food Pantry.
Advent Giving Tree: Dec. 5 - Dec. 17
- Choose an ornament from the Advent Giving Tree and donate a Bedtime or Blessing Bag for people and families in need. Donations will support Blessed Sacrament.
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Congratulations to all of our Fall athletes as they complete their seasons! A few updates:
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Girls Volleyball - SJ is the #18 seed in Class L and the team will play at #15 Jonathan Law this evening at 6pm. The winner will play at #2 Pomperaug on Thursday at 6pm.
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Girls Soccer - SJ is the #1 seed in Class L. They have a bye the first round and we will host the second round against the winner of #16 Guilford vs. #17 Berlin on Wednesday 11/10 at 2pm.
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Girls Swim and Dive - Class M Dive trials are on Thursday 11/11 at Sheehan HS at 5:30pm. Class M Swim Trials are on Saturday 11/13 at East Hartford at 5:30pm.
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PURCHASE A BALSAM WREATH FOR THE HOLIDAYS |
We can't believe the holidays are already approaching!
Support the Parent Association by purchasing a holiday balsam wreath today! Wreaths are 22" in diameter and are $20 each. Wreath pickup will be after school on December 2 & December 3!
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COLLEGE COUNSELING WORKSHOP - NOV. 10 |
On Wednesday, November 10 from 6:30pm - 7:30pm, the Office of College & School Counseling invites all parents to join them for a presentation on "Stress and Anxiety in Today’s Teenagers”. The conversation will be led with our two Social Workers and a few members of our counseling team.
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STUDENT-LED ACADEMIC WORKSHOP - NOV. 16 |
All students are welcome to join us in the Student Academic Center on Tuesday, November 16 for a student-led workshop on digital organization.
Zoe McLean '25 will teach some of her favorite methods on staying organized digitally, using programs such as Indenati and Notion.
The workshop will take place from 2:30pm-3:00pm and all students are welcome.
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CADETS: SHARE YOUR SERVICE SPOTLIGHT! |
Do you volunteer at a local shelter or after-school program? Do you lead service initiatives in your community? We want to hear about it all!
As the holiday season approaches, we'd love to highlight our Cadets as they complete their service hours and share their time and talents in their communities.
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YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHER CONTEST |
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We thank Mrs. Piatak for sharing this great opportunity with our students! In honor of Stress Awareness Week, InvestIN, a UK-based organization, is running a photography competition entitled "My Peaceful Place."
Students aged 12-18 are encouraged to upload an image that represents their peaceful place, along with a title, and a short caption explaining the image’s significance. The winner will have their image featured on InvestIN's website and promoted across all of their social media channels. They will also receive an InvestIN AmbitionX membership, granting them a year’s free access to all their Live Online Career Programs. Deadline for entries is Tuesday, November 23rd and the winner will be announced on Tuesday, November 30th. Learn More Here.
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VETERANS DAY IS NOV. 11. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. |
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Many thanks to all those who submitted photos for our Veterans Day Wall of Honor -- you may view those photos on our website currently at sjcadets.org/veterans. On Thursday, we will share photos of our Wall of Honor on our social media pages (facebook and instagram).
A Prayer for our Veterans:
Father, bless our Veterans and all who serve our nation defending our freedom.
For those who bravely gave their lives, grant them eternal rest.
For those who are serving, give them courage.
For those who served, we offer our gratitude.
We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
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November 10
College & School Counseling Workshop
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November 11
Veterans Day;
Fall Play
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November 17
SJ Application Deadline
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BE SURE TO FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! @SJCADETS |
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