Dear St. Joe’s Parents,
Over the past 2 months, I have witnessed an uptick in incidents that are connected directly to student relationships. I have seen middle school students who are friends one day and will ignore one or two in the group the next. In some cases, I have witnessed nasty, hurtful comments that have brought a student to tears. This has not been limited to middle school aged students. There seem to be issues at the elementary level as well.
I found it interesting that while trying to assist a teacher in navigating these troubled waters, I read an article that addressed some of these concerns. While we may not agree entirely with the author’s perspective, it does help us to focus on these adolescent challenges. The author stated that learning how to deal with “friends” who turn out not to be friends is a tough lesson. He cites this as a problem because, as you can imagine, it can distract your child from academic learning and impact his performance in school. The author suggests talking to your child about qualities that make someone a true friend. The suggestion is made to avoid classmates who seem:
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Selfish – Does the person seem to think and talk mostly about himself? Is he using your child in order to get something?
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Phony – Does the person say one thing and then do another?
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Dishonest – Someone who wants to use a friend to cheat on a test is really not a friend.
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Unreliable – Did the person say he’d walk home with your child after school, but then head off to someone else’s house instead?
Remind your child that he is worthy of real friends who make him feel good about himself…and he should stay clear of people who have not earned his friendship.
“Truly great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave, and impossible to forget.” – G. Randolf
A portion of this piece was taken from ”Good Kids, Tough Choices: How Parents Can Help Their Children Do the Right Thing.” R.M. Kidder
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Sincerely,
Dr. Joe Barnes
Interim Head of School
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Head of School Search - Survey |
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Carney Sandoe and Associates has put together a short survey regarding the Head of School search here at Saint Joe's and we want your input!
Please click on the link below to fill out the survey regarding characteristics and qualities you wish for the next Head of School for Saint Joe's.
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February Fast Cash Calendars |
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February Fast Cash Calendars are back!
100% of our proceeds will benefit Saint Joseph School.
Fast Cash Calendars are $10 each and have 28 chances to win a cash prize, including 2 - $1,000 cash prizes and over $5,000 in total cash prizes.
Students are encouraged to sell 5 calendars at $10 each.
Students should return the bottom portion of the calendar and collected money/check (made payable to Saint Joseph School) in the envelope provided, or calendars can be paid online click here
Note: If paying online please include the sellers name and homeroom for credit.
Additional calendars are available in the school office or click here
During the month of February, a winner will be drawn and announced daily during morning prayer and posted on www.saintjoes.com under the “support” tab.
Student Incentives
- Sell 5 Calendars and earn 1 Free Tag Day.
- Sell 10 Calendars and earn 2 Free Tag Days.
- Top Selling student will win $100 cash prize!
- Top 3 homerooms will be treated to a Kona Ice Truck Treat!
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On Sunday, January 30th we are kicking off Catholic Schools Week with an Open House!
Please spread the word to any families that you might know interested in our program. We are accepting applications for all grades and admissions are rolling!
Saint Joseph School
Preschool - Grade 8
Open House
Sunday, January 30th
10:30 am - 11:30 am
If you would like to help or volunteer please reach out to Moira Walsh
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Catholic Schools Week
January 30th - February 4th
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Pizza Lunch Duty Sign Ups |
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Sign ups are open for the second half of the year for pizza lunch duty!
There are 2 volunteers in both the HUB and Middle School cafeteria from 11-1. They are responsible for accepting the pizza deliveries as they come in, and distributing the correct number of pizzas to each class.
Specific instructions will be sent out to volunteers after sign ups.
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St. Joseph School 2022 School Auction and Gala
A Night to Sparkle and Shine
March 26, 2022 at the Four Points by Sheraton, Norwood MA
6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
This years Auction Honoree is the Faculty and Staff of St. Joseph School who continue to Sparkle and Shine each day for the students of our school.
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Rose Debate - Winter/Spring Registration |
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The Winter/Spring speech club will continue on January 27th. There will be 15 sessions combined in the Winter/Spring session: 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 3/3, 3/10. 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19. (No meetings 2/24 and 4/21)
We will be transitioning to competitive speech and debate. We are open to new and returning students. For new students, we have a preference for 7th-8th graders, due to the more advanced material. All returning students are encouraged to continue!
See Link below for more information and to register.
The time will remain Thursdays, 2:45PM-4:05PM. Our dismissal will be pushed back 5 minutes to allow more time for competitive prep.
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- Monday, January 17th - No School, Marin Luther King Jr. Day
- Tuesday, January 18th - All Student Council Reps Meeting
- Thursday, January 20th - Prayer and Pick up 4C
- Friday, January 21st - School Mass Grade 4
- Friday, January 21st - Progress Reports Available
- Thursday, January 27th - Prayer and Pick up 3A
- Friday, January 28th - School Mass Grade 3
- Sunday, January 30th - Admissions Open House 10:30 am - 11:30 am
- Monday, January 31st - Friday, February 4th - Catholic Schools Week
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