Catholic Schools Week 2024

Embark on an exciting journey during Catholic Schools Week at Saint Joe's - beginning THIS FRIDAY with Family Bingo Night! Dive into the details of our schedule, "The Flight Plan," designed for a week of unity, faith, and academic excellence. Check out the attached PDF for the full adventure – your Catholic Schools Week experience awaits!

Warm Winter Clothing Drive

The Saint Joseph School Student Council, in collaboration with the St. Joseph Parish Justice and Peace Committee, is hosting a Warm Winter Clothing Drive. We are collecting new and gently used men's, women's, and children's clothing, with a special need for winter essentials like coats, boots, hats, gloves, and scarves. Please drop off your contributions in the designated bins near the main office by TOMORROW 1/22. Your generosity will help those in the greater-Boston community stay warm. Thank you for your support!

Counselor's Corner

NEW DATE! Discover valuable insights at the "Mindful Discussion on Navigating Mental Health Resources for our Kids" event, recommended by our dedicated school counselors. Join Kimberly Martin, Assistant Vice President of Children and Family Services at Riverside Community Cares, on Wednesday, January 31st from 7:00-8:30pm at Broadmeadow Elementary School in Needham. Gain expert advice on recognizing warning signs and finding appropriate mental health resources for children and teens during these challenging times. For more details, see the attached flyer.

PSA: Family Bingo

Gather your friends, kick off Catholic Schools Week, and join Fr. Ssenfuma as he calls out the numbers for 8 fun rounds of bingo! Sign-ups close on Thursday, January 25th.

Friday January 26th

6:00pm (doors open at 5:45pm)

All are welcome!

Saint Joseph School Cafeteria

$5 per player

Families are welcome to bring snacks and food for your table. The cost is $5 per person which includes 8 rounds of fun! Additional packs of 8 bingo cards will be available for $5 each for those who want to play an additional card for each game. Purchase your bingo admission today!

MAP Testing

MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) Testing (K-gr. 8) continues this week. Teachers will let you know when your student is scheduled to test. Please make sure your student gets a good night’s sleep and eats a hearty breakfast to prepare.

SJS Spring Gala & Auction

Thank you to the 2024 Auction Committee who is hard at work planning this wonderful event. Tickets and Sponsorship Opportunities will begin on Sunday February 4th. If you have an item to donate we will be sharing our wishlist soon!

2024 Auction Committee: Tori Banu, Jordann Charters, Meaghan Gay, Azi Griffin, Sandra Hart, Gia Jeas, Ali Mazza, Kristen McNulty, Erica Nolan, Kyla Shields, Jen Sieczkowski, Jennifer Soivilien, Elizabeth Smith, Kate Urquhart, Lori Ann Young

BC Child Study

We've teamed up with Boston College's Cooperation Lab, led by Dr. Katie McAuliffe, for a 10–15 minute study delving into how social cognition and behavior, especially cooperation, develop in children. Your child, aged 6 to 12, can take part with your permission. The study explores how considering different perspectives shapes sharing behavior. To learn more and express interest, please read the letter below and complete the electronic consent form before Sunday 1/28.

February Lunch

The February Hot Lunch Calendar has been posted and the system is open for next month's orders. 

Lunch & Recess Volunteers

Check the sign-ups for Lunch & Recess Volunteering using the buttons below.

Sharkbites: This Week's Events

1/22/24 Monday – MAP Testing continues

1/23/24 Tuesday –

1/24/24 Wednesday –

1/25/24 Thursday –

1/26/24 Friday – Grades 7-8 Coffee & Mass | Ski Club | Family Bingo Night

1/27/24 Saturday –

1/28/24 Sunday – CSW Family Mass (9:30am)