Saint Joseph School Gala & Auction – 3 Weeks Away!

The countdown is on! We are just three weeks away from our Saint Joseph School Gala & Auction, and we are thrilled to be honoring Mrs. Judy Pratt for her incredible contributions to our school community for over two decades.

Tickets are still available! This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a fun night out, connect with fellow SJS parents, and support our school in a meaningful way. Don’t miss this special evening of celebration, community, and giving!

Thank you for your generosity and support—we can't wait to celebrate with you!

Pray Alongside Your Student This Lent with Hallow!

We’re excited to offer a 90-day free trial of Hallow, the #1 Catholic prayer and meditation app, for our Saint Joseph School families. This is a wonderful opportunity to pray alongside your student throughout Lent and beyond.

How to Redeem:

1. Go to https://access.hallow.com/redeem/code
2. Enter the promo code: StJosephMA90days

This special offer allows you to explore guided prayers, meditations, and reflections as a family. We hope it enriches your Lenten journey!

Report Cards Available Friday

Trimester II report cards for all students will be available for viewing Friday 3/14 via the RenWeb Parent Portal. Please log in to access your child's progress. Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting their academic journey.

Next PSA Meeting – Join Us!

Mark your calendars! The next Parent School Association (PSA) meeting will be held on Friday, March 21, at 8:15am in the Upper School Dining Hall. Come connect with fellow parents, hear updates on upcoming events, and learn how you can get involved in supporting our school community. We hope to see you there!

Saints Society Players Hoodie Orders – Don’t Miss Out!

Show your Saints Society Players pride with a navy Gildan hooded sweatshirt, featuring the group’s logo screenprinted in white on the center front! Perfect for rehearsals, show days, or as everyday outerwear over the regulation SJS school uniform. All sales are final. Get yours before it's too late!

Cost: $30 per hoodie (charged to your FACTS account)

Order Deadline: Wednesday, March 19 – Don’t miss out!

ECB Parent-Teacher Conferences – Sign-Up Opens Saturday!

Parent-Teacher Conferences for our Early Childhood School (ECB) will take place on Friday, April 4, 2025 (No School for ECB students). Scheduling opens via Pick-A-Time this Saturday, March 15, at 6:00am, and appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Conferences are for parents/guardians only – students should not attend. Need help with scheduling? Contact Mrs. Ines Posada at iposada@sjs-needham.org.

Counselors Corner - Excellent Podcast for Parents!

This holiday season, many young people were gifted with new smartphones, smartwatches, video games and other personal technology. With this in mind, today we're bringing back this important conversation with Jonathan Haidt, author of one of 2024's most talked about and best selling books The Anxious Generation, who joined Dr. Delaney to discuss the sheer amount of time that young people are on screens and the connection of this to the rise in mental health problems.

What do actual experiments show us about the link between teen mental health and screen time? Why is the time of puberty particularly concerning when it comes to handing over smartphones and social media? Why does social media seem to impact girls more negatively than boys? These are just some of the questions that this episode addresses. In addition, Haidt offers two solutions for improving teen mental health.

This episode is not just for adults but also for teens who are directly affected by these issues. Please note, suicidal ideation is mentioned briefly in the episode.

Lands’ End Uniform Sale – 20% Off!

From March 7–March 14, enjoy 20% off most school uniform styles from Lands’ End! Now’s a great time to stock up on essentials for spring. Use CODE: MATH and PIN: 4758 at checkout to save.

Spring Trimester III Clubs - Registration is Open!

We’re excited to share the registration links for our Spring after-school clubs! From teacher-run activities like chess, journaling, flag football, soccer, and basketball to SJS Athletics and external enrichment programs, there’s something for everyone.

Important Notes:

• Each club has a minimum/maximum enrollment, and waitlists will be created if needed.
• Registration closes on Thursday, March 21.

Spots are limited, so be sure to register soon!

Gr. 7-8 Re-enrollment Reminder

The re-enrollment deadline for students entering Grades 7 and 8 for the 2025-2026 school year is Monday, March 17, 2025. Current students will be automatically re-enrolled, and a $500 non-refundable deposit will be charged to your FACTS account. FACTS will send a confirmation email with payment details.

If your child will not be returning, please complete the Re-Enrollment Form (linked below) and select "No" to avoid the deposit charge, or notify Mrs. Ines Posada at iposada@sjs-needham.org.

For tuition assistance, applications are available under the Admissions tab on our website. The deadline to apply is March 27, 2025.

Hot Lunch

The March Hot Lunch Calendar is now available, and the system is open for orders.

Lunch & Recess Volunteers

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

Sharkbites: This Week's Events

3/10/25 Monday – Trimester III Begins

3/11/25 Tuesday – 

3/12/25 Wednesday – 

3/13/25 Thursday – 

2/14/25 Friday – NO SCHOOL (Professional Development) | Report Cards Available | ECB Screening (for new ECB students only)