Dear St. Joseph Academy Community,
Saturday night was a special moment for St. Joseph Academy. For the first time in over two years we were able to gather in person for a big event… and what an evening it was. The Barn Bash and Benefit brought over 250 people to the Tringali Barn for our annual auction. With food provided by a skilled Rotarian group of BBQ experts, a rocking performance by local band Chilulla, decorating by Tara Regan and a masterful job of planning by Jodi Kotrady-Hatin with her Co-Chairs Deb Buenaflor, Melinda Weber and their amazing group of volunteers, the night was a phenomenal success. Big thanks to Chris and Dawn Shee for use of the venue, Mike Davis for serving as a very entertaining MC, and to Bradley Bean for working as our live auctioneer. What a night!
Now, we are amid the most important week of our curriculum experience next to graduation week itself. Mission Week. I read an article recently talking about the declining rates of volunteerism during the pandemic. We ourselves have seen the impact on our students who have missed out on the life changing moments brought about by our Mission Trips. What we couldn’t lose, and have worked hard to protect, is an opportunity for students and teachers alike to go out into the St. Augustine community to make a positive impact. This week will be a mix of prayer, reflection, service and fellowship. It will also be what students make of it. We have a few special moments planned as well, to include a visit from the Chinocalo community to share their witness, Fr. Mac sharing his gifts, with praise and worship music being incorporated as well. It is both my prayer and my expectation that the events of this week, from the subtle to the dramatic, will leave a lasting impression on our students.
We are keeping a watchful eye on the weather for those events that would be outside and have some back up plans as necessary. A growing group of students have also been tackling campus beautification projects, from raking leaves and pulling spring weeds, to painting dugouts and cleaning bleachers. Many hands make the work light (and we hope a little fun!).
Thanks for giving of yourselves in the name of Service, Flashes!
Todd DeClemente
Principal
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Upcoming Events
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Mission Week
Softball vs. Fr. Lopez | 4 PM
Baseball @ Bolles | 6:30 PM
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Early release | 1:45 PM
Mission Week
Thursday, March 17, 2022
Mass in Chapel | 7:30 AM
Mission Week
Softball @ Countryside Christian | 4 PM
Tennis vs. Bishop Snyder | 4 PM
Baseball @ Providence | 1:00 PM
Friday, March 18, 2022
Spring Free Day- No Classes
Saturday, March 19, 2022
Track and Field@ Trinity Catholic High School
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Advancement Office Updates
Checkout the Advancement Link for updates and pics of the Barn Bash and Benefit.
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Did you know you can buy something at Carnival Sweets and support the SJA chapter of Veterans Heritage Program at the same time? A portion of purchases made on any WEDNESDAY at Carnival Sweets -- 288 State Road 312 -- will be donated to us as long as you say you are supporting VHP at SJA. Be sure to say hello to Mr. Mack Anderson, one of the veterans interviewed by a student for this year's book!
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Students must wear a Green SJA uniform polo (seniors may wear their black senior polo) Monday-Thursday without exception.
On Friday game days, Students may wear their sports jerseys. They may not wear their jersey on any other day but Friday, even if there is a game.
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Re-enrollment is here! We are transitioning to an online re-enrollment process this year. The online forms will go out this week so please keep an eye out on your email for them.
You can find the tuition rates for the 2022-2023 school year, parent volunteer agreement, transportation agreement, parking permits attached here in the newsflash.
We are looking forward to another year with our Flashes!
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The Alumni Scholarship is open for applications! Click on the admissions link below (or go to the admissions section of the website) to find the application.
Applications for the 2022-2023 school year are officially open!
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The SJA Theatre Department Presents the Wizard of Oz for their Spring Musical.
The dates of this production are April 1- April 3, 2022 (Friday-Sunday).
Performance times are April 1 and April 2 at 7pm and April 3 at 2pm.
Advanced online ticket sales are a must. Tickets can be purchased online. Go to the SJA website for the Wiz of Oz ticket link.
No tickets will be sold at the door. Seating is limited for each performance.
Tickets will be on sale Monday, March 7-Wednesday, March 30, unless tickets are sold out sooner.
Tickets cost $10.00/guest and $20 for VIP + 10% service fee. https://sjaweborg.finalsite.com/fs/resource-manager/view/cf9cf51a-7d72-4aae-a68b-ce0d17d2695cimited first row guaranteed seating.
Be sure to purchase your tickets early, you don't want to miss this magical, fun production.
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Mission Week is here. We are underway with our first day in mission week. Students visited several different organizations today to begin their community service. Check out the Campus Ministry page to see pictures from day one of mission week.
- Wednesday Morning students will report to their homeroom for attendance.
- Each student has been grouped with chaperones and that group will serve together at their worksite. These chaperones have been chosen from among our faculty.
- Students who are working outside should bring a poncho, in case it rains. If there is torrential downpour, outdoor service will be moved to campus. Students will have opportunities to serve from there.
- Students will return to St. Joseph Academy for lunch.
- Dress Code for Mission Week:
- Tuesday & Wednesday - SJA shirt, jeans (beach clean-up can wear shorts that come down four inches above the knee), and sneakers.
- Thursday - Regular uniform day.
- Students receive at least 8 service hours for the week.
- Students who have not turned in a permission form will still be able to serve on campus. Service stations will be set up depending on the ratio of students.
St. Joseph Academy will be participating in the Rice Bowls Initiative for season of Lent. Please click below to read the letter from our campus minister, Mr. Rosado, about the Rice Bowls. Your Students will be coming home with more information from theology class.
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College Advising/Counseling Update |
Interested in Dual Enrollment? Sign up for PERT testing! More info when you click below.
It's Financial Aid Awareness Month. Click on the counseling update for more information.
It is important to check RenWeb every couple of weeks. Teachers offer tutoring before or after school, your student just needs to reach out to them. We are working with the National Honors Society and offer student tutoring on Mondays in the media center from 2:45-3:15.
SAT and ACT test dates!!!
Check out some helpful tips to prepare for the ACTs and the SATs and the test dates for those exams
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The SJA Prom will be held on Friday, May 13, at the River House in "Great Gatsby" style.
The time will be from 7:30pm-10:30pm.
Ticket Price: $70
Ticket Sales Online Only. The schedule of sales are posted below.
Seniors March 7-March 11
Juniors March 14-March 18
Seniors/Juniors March 21-March 25
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Students should only be parking in the back student parking lot. They are not permitted to park in the faculty lot. If a student is late or leaves early, they must still park in the back parking lot. |
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College Advising | Money Matters
Two more scholarship opportunities posted this week!
Going Merry has several scholarships with March Deadlines! Head to their website to apply ASAP so you don't miss out on the opportunity
Check out
Follow these FAFSA links to learn more about the College Board Opportunities and Paying for collage.
Scholarship Links
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Athletics
Click on the Athletic update to see this weeks sports calendar! Our spring teams are busy playing this week! Come out and support our flashes.
Cheerleading tryouts will be held on June 3rd in the SJA Gym from 12:00-2:00PM all current students and income freshman and transfer students are welcome! Go Flashes!
Coach Pytel and the volleyball players will be hosting a volleyball summer camp for rising 6th-9th graders. Check the Athletics page for more updates
There is a QR code to scan!
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Art and Photography Update |
Several of our SJA students have been entered into the Diocesan art show at Bishop Kenny on April 1st! Come out to see our students work and support them.
SJA Art Show will be April 4-6. Come check out the students work!
Otis College of Art and Design Information sessions. Summer Session information is included.
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Senior Updates
Class of 2022
See all the important Senior Dates Here.
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