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Dear Friends,
Good morning, St. Joes. I hope your weekend provided opportunities for relaxation, fun and personal reflection. Let me begin by thanking everyone (students, faculty, staff, administration, board members and board committees, parents, and coaches) who enthusiastically participated in Focus Groups and provided valuable input to the DRA Team last week as part of our Comprehensive Campus Facilities Assessment initiative. Stay tuned for further opportunities to participate in this dynamic process.
Our Cadets have given us much to celebrate this week! First, a very proud and heartfelt shout out to Mrs. Cardillo, Mrs. Conetta, and the exceptionally talented cast and crew of Over the River and Through the Woods. You treated our community to a magical weekend and a triumphant return to live theatre on the SJ Campus – thank you and BRAVO! Congratulations are also in order for each of our students who achieved President’s Honor Roll and Principal’s Honor Roll distinction for Marking Period 1 – well done and keep up the great work, Cadets!
On Thursday evening, November 18, we will celebrate our Junior Ring Mass, which is an exceptionally important event for Juniors and their family members. The traditional Ring Mass is extremely significant for the Class of 2023 because it formally acknowledges their status as upper classmen and with that important distinction comes the added personal responsibility to join with our Seniors and lead the student body each day with love, kindness, and character. The Class of 2023 is comprised of outstanding young women and men and they are poised for the privilege and responsibility of being campus leaders. Further information regarding the Junior Ring Mass is below.
Please review the many dates and events of distinction upcoming this week including the Class of 2026 application deadline, Pizza & Prayer, Maroon & Gold Gala and the continuation of our Season of Giving Initiative, to name a few. I wish your family a fulfilling week of accomplishment and great joy. As always, the entire SJ community will be included in my daily prayers and intentions, and thank you for your unwavering partnership. We are St. Joes!
In Faith and Fellowship,
David J. Klein
President
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KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR OUR SILENT AUCTION ITEMS! |
Even if you're unable to attend the Gala this year, you can still participate in our Silent 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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WELL DONE TO THE CAST & CREW OF OVER THE RIVER & THROUGH THE WOODS!
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We are so proud of the cast and crew of the SJ Drama Club. Their performances of Over the River & Through the Woods were exceptional and indicative of their hard work and dedication all season long.
Many thanks to those who came out to support our students - we hope you enjoyed the show and we look forward to seeing you at our Spring Musical in May 2022.
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JUNIOR RING MASS - NOVEMBER 18 |
The Junior Ring Mass will take place at St. Joes on Thursday, November 18 at 7PM; Juniors must arrive at 6:15pm. Appropriate attire is required (ladies are encouraged to wear dress pants and/or a modest skirt or dress; gentlemen to wear a suit/sports coat, dress shirt, tie, and dress shoes). Students do not need to have purchased a ring to attend the Mass. Families are welcome to attend.
Junior students will also be allowed an optional "dress up" day during school on Nov. 18. Appropriate attire (see suggestions above) may be worn in place of the school uniform. All clothing must be modest and appropriate (sneakers may not be worn).
As a reminder - the Junior Ring Dance has been rescheduled to April 1, 2022.
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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: Now - 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.
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FIRST QUARTER HONOR ROLL STUDENTS! |
At the end of each marking period, students who achieve the required average are recognized for their scholastic accomplishments. Honors are awarded as follows:
President’s Honor Roll: A weighted grade point average of 95 or higher with no individual mark under an 90.
Principal’s Honor Roll: A weighted grade point average of 88 or higher with no individual mark under an 80.
Congratulations, Cadets!
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PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES: NOV. 23 |
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Nov. 23 from 12:45pm-3:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm. On this date, all students must be picked up by 12:30pm. Trumbull Bus services will operate on a normal early-dismissal schedule (12:00pm) and St Joes' Busses will depart at 12:15pm.
Parents should have received an email regarding conferences last week. If you did not, please reach out to communications@sjcadets.org.
The Virtual Paragon reservation system will accept reservations until Monday, Nov. 22 at 8:00pm.
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BALSAM WREATH SALE ENDS 11/22! |
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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- Girls Volleyball ended their season on Saturday night after a loss to Bristol Eastern - we are so proud of their efforts and dedication!
- Girls Soccer won 2-1 over Branford on Sunday and will now play in the semifinals against Waterford. Keep an eye on social media for the date/time of that game!
- Girls Swim & Dive had a great weekend for the Class M qualifiers! The 200 medley relay and 200 free relay are both seeded 8th for finals, while the 400 free relay is 13th.
- Sophie Sergiyenko is ranked 16th in the 200 free and 19th in the 100 breast.
- Abby Hanson is ranked 10th in the 100 fly.
- Dani Tanaka Sales is seeded 1st in the 50 free and 2nd in the 100 breast with another school record. Best times for all 7 of our swimmers!
- The Finals are on Tuesday 11/16 at 6pm at Cornerstone Aquatics Center.
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The next Pizza & Prayer will take place on Wednesday, November 17 from 6pm-8pm. The guest speaker will be David Mangahis ’22, who will speak on the theme: “Never Worry Alone”.
Please sign-up in advance, as we will need this information in order to comply with COVID-19 protocols and procedures. Ask Mr. Smith, Fr. Silva, or any Peer Ministers if you have questions about this growing group on campus!
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St. Joe's 6th Kairos Retreat will be held on December 10 & 11. This retreat is open to all Junior & Seniors students. This year, we have assembled a great group of student leaders who will take part in a unique experience of prayer and fellowship, only to be augmented by a stellar faculty team.
There is no cost to participate in this retreat and school will not be missed.
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IMPORTANT ADMISSION DATES - SPREAD THE WORD! |
As our Admission Team works diligently to find the perfect students for the Class of 2026, we hope you will help us spread the word to all you know about upcoming deadlines and events!
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Application Deadline: Wednesday, November 17. Student may continue to apply after this date, but may be subject to a waitlist.
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Winter Open House - December 7. A great way to discover St. Joes! Students in grades 6 and above are welcome to join us to learn more about our exceptional community.
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PINK DAY PROCEEDS - WAY TO GO, CADETS!
During Spirit Week, our Cadets gave a $5 donation to participate in Pink Day. We are so proud to announce that students raised $3,250 for the Get In Touch Foundation!
We are so proud of our community.
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WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR THIS YEAR? |
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As a community, we have so much to be thankful for - our students, faculty, staff, families, and alumni at the top of our list - but we want to know...what are you thankful for?
Cadets & Parents - we'd like to encourage you to take a moment to record a short video telling us what you're thankful for. Or, if you'd prefer, write it down on a piece of paper and take a pic! We'd love to share your notes of gratitude with our community on social media and in this newsletter!
Email communications@sjcadets.org with your notes of thanks!
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November 17
St. Joe's Application Deadline
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November 17
Pizza & Prayer
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November 18
Junior Ring Mass
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November 20
Maroon & Gold Gala
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November 23
Noon Dismissal - Parent Teacher Conferences
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BE SURE TO FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! @SJCADETS |
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