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Dear Friends,
Good morning and Happy Monday, St. Joes. I hope that you enjoyed a wonderful weekend and had the opportunity to participate in our outstanding Homecoming 2021 festivities. My weekend was an SJ extravaganza of fun and excitement from Friday morning through Sunday, and I loved every minute of it. More specifically, Friday began with the Homecoming Mass for the Senior Class and their parents followed by the Senior Assembly which included the crowning of the 2021 Homecoming Court. On Friday evening, it was the Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony to celebrate the Induction of the SJHS Class of 2020. Saturday was an SJHS trifecta beginning with a spectacular football win versus Greenwich; followed by the Class of 1970 & 1971 Reunion and concluding with the 2021 Homecoming Dance under the event tent with the Classes of 2022 & 2023. On Sunday morning, my first official SJ Homecoming experience fittingly concluded in prayer at the 50th Reunion Mass with members of the Class of 1970 and 1971.
What I did throughout the weekend is really not what is most important, however, what I observed and experienced as a member of the St. Joes community was overwhelming. I share my itinerary because this past weekend was exceptionally important and enlightening for me. Homecoming weekend truly revealed the essence of St. Joes and what makes the St. Joseph High School experience and being a Cadet so meaningful and life changing. The events that I attended directly involved SJ Graduates and current students spanning over 50 years and at each event I witnessed the same beautiful things: people who sincerely love and care about each other; people who are genuinely happy about the success and recognition of others, and people who are exceptionally proud of their school and being an SJ Cadet. It was moving and something that I will cherish forever – my heart is full!
But that is not all, the healthy combination of learning and fun at SJHS does not end with Homecoming 2021. Today we kick off Spirit Week with Sports Jersey Day and build toward a vibrant conclusion on Friday afternoon with the exceptionally popular grade-level Color Wars Day and a Pep Rally on the Upper Field. Please refer to the content below to learn more about Spirit Week, Pizza & Prayer, and other important SJ events/dates of distinction. As always, your family and the entire SJ community will remain prominently in my daily prayers and intentions. Have a wonderful week ahead.
In Faith and fellowship,
David J. Klein
President
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WHAT A WEEKEND! HOMECOMING 2021 UNITES OUR INCREDIBLE COMMUNITY! |
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Senior Mass & Homecoming Assembly |
On Friday, October 15, we held our Senior Mass & Homecoming Assembly. Senior parents and siblings were invited to join us for this wonderful event! Congratulations to our homecoming court and all those who were nominated! |
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Homecoming Dance For our Juniors & Seniors |
On Saturday, October 16, our upperclassmen took to the dance floor under our event tent on the field! Students - decked out to the nines - had a fabulous time as they danced the night away, chose from 3 food trucks, and celebrated together. |
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Reunion Celebrations Last Long Into the Weekend! |
The Classes of 1970 & '71 returned to campus to celebrate their 50th Reunions! Alumni participated in the half-time parade during the football game, attended multiple reunion parties, as well as special Mass on campus yesterday. |
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SEND US YOUR VETERAN'S PHOTO FOR OUR "WALL OF HONOR" |
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Each year, St. Joseph High School is proud to honor Veterans. This year, Mrs. Marino & Mr. Blamey are working on a "Wall of Honor" in our school's lobby, dedicated to the Veterans in our community.
Students: take a moment to honor your relatives who are Veterans! Click the button below to fill out a form sharing a bit of information and a photo! All submissions due by Oct. 29.
Photo: Jacklyn Gunn (Navy); mother of Tayshaun Gunn '24.
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Get ready to show your school spirit, Cadets!
Monday, Oct 18: Sports Jersey Day
Tuesday, Oct 19: Walkathon/Powderpuff Game
Wednesday, Oct 20: Pink Day ($5 suggested donation. Proceeds benefit the Get in Touch Foundation)
Thursday, Oct 21: Disney/Pixar Costume Day! (Prizes will be awarded for best solo costume and best group costume)
Friday, Oct 22: Color Wars & Pep Rally! Each class wears a different color! (Freshman: Green; Sophomores: Red; Juniors: Blue; Seniors: White)
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Thank you to everyone who has donated to Walkathon so far!
While today isn't the last day to fundraiser for Walkathon, it is the last day you can help us reach 100% of our goal to unlock a whole-school dress down day! So far, we've reached 86% of our goal!
Share your page today and help us get to 100%
(P.S. - Dates for the SJ Cookies and Dress Down Days to be announced after Walkathon.)!
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A FEW HOUSEKEEPING ITEMS FROM MR. KAVULICH |
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Photo Retakes:
- School photos retakes are scheduled for the morning of Tuesday, October 26.
Students Are Reminded to Bring Their Own Masks:
- We ask that families please provide their students with face masks, reusable or disposable, before leaving for school each morning. Thank you for your cooperation.
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SUPPORT SJ DRAMA - GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE FALL PLAY! |
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From November 11-13, 2021, St. Joseph High School's Drama Club is proud to present 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.
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AFTER-SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAM FOR GRADES 5-8. |
We are thrilled to offer a new after school Music Education program for students in grades 5-8!
These Introductory Level classes will be offered in Choir, Percussion, Brass, and Woodwinds. At the end of the school year, students will participate during St. Joe’s Fine Arts Night in May.
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OPEN HOUSE IS OCTOBER 24 - SPREAD THE WORD! |
Help spread the word about SJ's Fall Open House on Sunday, October 24 from 1pm-3pm!
Please share a social media post, tell a friend, and if you know a prospective parent and/or student interested in St Joes, send them our way.
Thank you for your continued support!
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CAMPUS MINISTRY EVENTS & SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES! |
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Sophomore Retreat Date Change:
- The Sophomore Retreat has been moved from Friday, 10/22 to Friday, 10/29. This will allow our students to participate in Color Wars on 10/22.
Pizza & Prayer - 10/20:
Service Opportunity - Sandwich Drive!
- SJ's Sandwich drive takes place every Saturday at 11:00AM in the back parking lot of SJ, and donations are given to the New Covenant Center in Stamford.
- For each sandwich students make, they earn 3 minutes of service, and an automatic hour for buying the supplies and driving the sandwiches to school.
- Read More Information Here
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PARENTS - SAVE THESE DATES! |
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October 27 - SAC Parent Breakfast Club |
This the second in a series of workshops presented by the Student Academic Center specifically for our parents!
The workshop, titled, "Seeing Time: Family Calendars & Planning" will take place from 7am-8am on Wednesday, Oct. 27 and is open to all parents.
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October 28 - NCAA Recruitment Workshop |
This workshop is presented by college coaches and administrators to help students understand all the various parts of being a recruited student-athlete.
This event is for 10th-12th grade students and their parents and takes place from 5:30pm-6:30pm on Thursday, Oct. 28.
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October 28 - Financial Aid Night |
Financial Aid Night is an overview of the higher education financial aid process. It will be presented by Corry Unis, Vice President of Enrollment at Fairfield University.
This event is for 11th & 12th grade student and their parents. It will take place from 6:30pm-7:30pm on Thursday, Oct. 28.
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PURCHASE YOUR YEARBOOKS! AND SENIOR PARENTS, BE SURE TO BUY AN "AD FOR YOUR GRAD"! |
- Senior Parents - the deadline to purchase an Ad for Your Graduate is December 17! Yearbook recognition ads are a great way for families and friends to commemorate student achievements. Any questions can be sent to Ms. Richter at ybook@sjcadets.org.
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All students may purchase a yearbook by visiting www.jostens.com (seniors do not pay for a yearbook).
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October 18-22
Spirit Week!
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October 19
Walkathon & Powderpuff Game
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October 19
National Honor Society Inductions
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October 20
Pizza & Prayer
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October 24
Fall Open House
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BE SURE TO FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! @SJCADETS |
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