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

Greetings and good morning, St. Joes. I hope that all is well with your family and your week has begun with great motivation and promise. Here on campus, we are gearing up for the excitement of Homecoming Weekend and Spirit Week. Please refer to the specific content below which delineates the dynamic menu of fun and traditional SJ activities for students, families, and alums!

Coming attractions following our Homecoming and Spirit Week celebrations include: Fall Open House (October 24), the Fall Play (November 11-13), and the Maroon & Gold Gala (November 20). We are truly living our motto that Cadets Carry On. We could not provide these meaningful school sponsored events and celebrations without your steadfast support, the unselfish commitment of our faculty and staff and, most importantly, the eager participation of our highly engaged students. It is the long-standing and enviable family culture that makes St. Joes thrive every day! 

As always, your family and the greater SJ community will be included in my daily prayers and intentions. Let us approach this new week with joy and love in our hearts.    

In Faith and Fellowship,

David J. Klein
President     
CONTRIBUTE TO OUR GALA'S SILENT & LIVE AUCTION!
SJ's Maroon & Gold Gala will take place on Saturday, November 20 at The Patterson Club in Fairfield, CT. All proceeds benefit the SJHS Scholarship Fund.

Please consider contributing an item to our Auction!
  • Sports and event tickets or memorabilia
  • Vacation homes and/or overnight stays
  • Fine wine and/or home goods
  • Electronics
  • Gift Certificates
  • Anything you think would be worth a bid - there is no item too small!

Donors receive recognition in the electronic bidding system, program, and winning bidder auction letter. Deadline to receive items is Friday, November 12. Contact Danielle Ferranti (dferranti@sjcadets.org), if you are interested in helping make our auction a great success!
SEND US YOUR VETERAN'S PHOTO FOR OUR "WALL OF HONOR"
Each year, St. Joseph High School is proud to honor the Veterans in our community. 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. 
 
If any of our students have relatives who are Veterans, and would like to participate, please click the button below to fill out a form sharing a bit of information and a photo! All submissions should be in by Oct. 29.

Photo: Private James Pollack, Jr. (Army); grandfather of Gianna Brancato '25.
WE'RE SO EXCITED FOR HOMECOMING WEEKEND (OCT 15-17)!

Friday, October 15
  • Senior Mass & Homecoming Assembly
  • For: The Class of 2022 and their Parents/Guardians

Friday, October 15
  • Sophomore Activity Day

Friday, October 15

Saturday, October 16

Saturday, October 16, 2021
  • Event: Homecoming Dance
  • For: Junior & Senior Students
PSATS ARE ON OCTOBER 13
This Wednesday, October 13, all Sophomores and Juniors should report to school to take the PSATs. Students must be in school uniform.

Freshmen students do not have classes scheduled.
Senior students do not have classes scheduled but are encouraged to use the day as a "College Visit Day".
CAN YOU PROVIDE A RIDE?
Students come to St Joes from over 36 towns in Connecticut and each student is involved in multiple afterschool activities including clubs, athletics, and academic support.

Join our Carpool list to connect with families in your area to drive together or travel together on the train! Click here to learn more and sign up!
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TO SJ'S FALL PLAY!
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. 
SPIRIT WEEK IS NEXT WEEK (10/18-10/22)!
Spirit Week is one of our favorite times of the year! Be sure to show your school spirit! Plan ahead for these activities:

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)
AFTER-SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAM FOR GRADES 5-8.
We are so thrilled to offer a new after school Music Education program for students in grades 5-8 on Wednesdays throughout the entire school year.

These will be Introductory Level classes offered and classes will be offered in Choir, Percussion, Brass, and Woodwinds. The cost will be $200 for the entire year.

At the end of the school year, we expect that the students will participate during St. Joe’s Fine Arts Night in May. 
SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT FALL OPEN HOUSE!
SJ's Fall Open House is Sunday, October 24 and the Admissions Team is asking for your help to spread the word!

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!

Future Cadet families can contact our admissions office by calling 203-378-9378 x308 or admissions@sjcadets.org.

Our Open House Registration from can be found here: sjcadets.org/visit!
  
Thank you for your continued support!
PLEASE HELP US ENSURE STUDENT SAFETY AT DROP OFF!
Please take a moment to review a few safety reminders for students and parents with regard to morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up.

The speed limit is no more than 15mph on campus grounds. Drop-off and pick-up zones are established behind the gym to ease traffic flow. Please use the two side lanes for drop-off and the middle lane to travel.

Students MUST cross traffic lanes by using the crosswalk.
The drop-off/pick-up zone is available from 7:15am-7:55am, 1:30pm-2:30pm and 11:30pm-12:30pm on early dismissal days. The faculty parking lot and the front circle driveway may not be used for drop-off or pick-up.
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.


  • All students may purchase a yearbook by visiting www.jostens.com (seniors do not pay for a yearbook).
October 13
PSAT Day
(Noon Dismissal)
October 15
Senior Mass & Homecoming Assembly
October 15
Sophomore Activity Day
October 15
Athletics Hall of Fame
October 16
Homecoming Football Game
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