PSA Updates

Meeting

Please join us for our next Parent School Association (PSA) meeting this Thursday, January 11 at 7:00pm in the Middle School Dining Hall . You may enter via rear dining hall patio door. All are welcome!

Family Bingo

Gather your friends and join Fr. Ssenfuma as he calls out the numbers for 8 fun rounds of bingo!

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!

Community Bowling Event 

Let’s Strike Up Some Fun! 



Tuesday, January 30, 2024

12:30-2:30pm (SJS half day)

Preschool - Grade 5

King's Bowling, Legacy Place, Dedham

$40 per bowler

Price includes bowling, shoe rental, lunch (pizza, chicken tenders, ice cream) and beverage. **This is NOT a drop off event, parent supervision is required**

Calling All Community Helpers

We invite you to be part of our upcoming Community Day on Monday, 1/29, as we celebrate the diverse world around us during Catholic Schools Week. If you have a community helper-type job and would like to share your experiences, please join us for a morning conference at 8:30am. This is a wonderful opportunity to engage with our students and inspire them through your unique perspectives. Your participation will contribute to the enriching educational experience we aim to provide. We look forward to your involvement in shaping the future for our students. To volunteer, please email Mary Beth Cox at mcox@sjs-needham.org.

Birthday Book Donation Program: December

Thank you to our December Birthday Book Donation Program participants:

Anna Kortenkaemper, Scarlett Griffin, Anabella Griffin, Theia Griffin, Mia Whitcomb

As a reminder, families can donate a book to the library as part of a student's birthday celebration! Books may be also given at holidays, in honor of a teacher, relative, friend, or in memoriam.

Speech and Debate Winter Session

Speech and Debate will be back for a second session starting January 31, 2024. Students in grades 4-8 are welcome to join the sessions, which will be held every Wednesday from 2:45-4:00pm, right on campus. Follow the link below for more information and registration details.

Counselor's Corner

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 10th 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.

Winter Choral Concert

Join us at our winter choral concert in on Thursday February 1st at 6:30pm in the St. Joseph Upper Church, where our talented students in grades 1-5 will showcase their vocal artistry. The concert will not only showcase songs of the season but also those that tie into our class curriculum.

This musical celebration is part of Catholic Schools Week, and on Thursday of that week, we'll be dedicating the day to Celebrating our Parents and Families.

Save the date: Thursday, February 1st, from 6:30-7:30pm in the St. Joseph Upper Church. Get ready for an evening filled with beautiful voices and heartwarming melodies. Don't miss this memorable event!

Date Change: Ladies Night Bingo

Mark your calendars, Thursday, February 29th will be a fun night with the ladies of Saint Joe's to play bingo with fabulous prizes. More info to come!

2024-2025 Re-Enrollment

Secure Your Spot: Re-enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year is underway! Parents of rising Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 6 students, don't forget to submit your re-enrollment forms by January 17, 2024, while families with rising Grade 7-8 students have until March 15, 2024. A $500 non-refundable deposit will be charged from your FACTS tuition account to confirm your student(s) spot for the 2024/2025 academic year on the above mentioned date (please note, it may take up to 2 business days for funds to be debited from your accounts).

If you are making a different choice for your student, and not returning to Saint Joseph School for the 2024/2025 school year, please also use the linked Re-Enrollment form and select "No" on the "Will Re-enroll" box at the bottom. By selecting "No" and submitting the form, your account will not be charged the deposit.

Hot Lunch

The January Hot Lunch Calendar is still open for this month's orders. New in January: Cheeseburger, Chicken Potstickers, Plain Bagel with Cream Cheese and Cheese Raviolis!

Lunch & Recess Volunteers

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

Sharkbites: This Week's Events

1/8/24 Monday – SJS Clubs Session II Begin

1/9/24 Tuesday –

1/10/24 Wednesday –

1/11/24 Thursday – PSA Meeting 7pm

1/12/24 Friday – Grade 1 and Kindergarten Coffee & Mass | Ski Club