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The 2024 Groovy Run is THIS WEEK!
The run will take place on this Thursday 10/17 for Little Sharks, Preschool, PreK, and Grades 5, 6, & 7 and this Friday 10/18 for Kindergarten, and Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, & 8.
Last year the Fun Run raised over $70,000 for our school - with your help we can exceed that this year! Students simply register at boosterthon.com and get pledges from family and friends.
Homerooms that have 100% of students registered (regardless of pledges) will earn a dress down Tag Day! And the top 3 homerooms will earn a special treat!!
Volunteers are needed. There are many time slots available. If you would like to volunteer for the 2024 Groovy Run please click here.
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Join Us for the 2024 Blue Ribbon Family Celebration!
Celebrate our Blue Ribbon Award in style at our “Under the Blue Ribbon Big Top” family event THIS FRIDAY 10/18 from 5-7pm in the school parking lot! This circus-themed evening is packed with fun for all ages, with blue cotton candy, popcorn, Richie’s Slush, music, and special entertainment, including a DJ, face painting, balloon artistry, a 6pm magic show, and a meet-and-greet with Bluey at 5:30pm!
Dress in Blue to help us honor this achievement in true Saint Joe’s style! We’d love volunteer support from our parent community. If you can assist with activities, food, or setup/cleanup, please email Tori Banu at tbanu@sjs-needham.org.
We look forward to celebrating with you under the Big Top!
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Upper School Rise Night: For Current Grade 4 & 5 Families
Current SJS Grade 4 and 5 parent and guardians are invited to join us for Upper School Rise Night! This special event offers a preview of our Upper School program, specifically grades 5 and 6, and showcases how we prepare students for their next steps in education. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the exciting experiences and growth awaiting your child in the Upper School!
Date: This Thursday, October 17, 2024
Time: 6:00-7:00pm
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Progress Reports and MAP Test Scores
Progress reports for Term I will be available this Friday, October 18th.
- Grade 2: Reports will be sent home with students.
- Grades 3-5: Reports will be available online through the RenWeb portal.
- Grades 6-8: The gradebook is always open and accessible for viewing in the RenWeb portal.
Additionally, MAP test scores for all students in Kindergarten-Grade 8 will be sent home on Friday—please check your student's backpack!
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PSA News: Halloween Happenings
Get ready for some Halloween fun at SJS Needham!
Join us on Friday, October 25, 2024, for a spooktacular evening of events for all ages:
Friendly Ghost Gathering
A not-so-spooky craft event for our littlest ghosts and goblins in the ECB!
Time: 4:00-5:00pm | Cost: $10 per family | Location: ECB Play Yard
Note: This is not a drop-off event.
Trunk-Or-Treat
Trick-or-treating, a corn maze, popcorn, and dancing!
Time: 5:00-7:00pm | Cost: $30 per family | Location: School Parking Lot
Note: This is not a drop-off event.
Enter through the Highland Ave. parking lot entrance.
Upper School Monster Mash
Grades 5-8, prepare for a haunted hallway, candy bar, and mummy race!
Time: 7:30-9:00pm | Cost: $15 per student | Location: Upper School Gym
Enter through the May Street gym door.
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Parent-Teacher Conferences (AKA "Pick-A-Time")
Sign-ups for Parent-Teacher Conferences (Thurs. 10/24 & Fri. 10/25) are NOW OPEN. Please click below to sign-up.
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Counselor's Corner: October is National Bullying Prevention Month!
Join us in celebrating Unity Day this Wednesday, October 16th as we build commUNITY through kindness, acceptance, and inclusion to prevent bullying. Students are encouraged to wear orange flair or accessories with their school uniforms—think bracelets, jewelry, hair bows, socks, belts, and more—to show their support! Let's unite in kindness and take a stand against bullying.
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Annual 2nd Grade Saints Parade – Costume Donations Welcome!
The beloved 2nd Grade Saints Parade is just around the corner, taking place on November 1st to celebrate All Saints Day. If your family has any saint costumes from previous years that you'd like to donate, please send them to the main office with your student. Your generosity helps continue this cherished tradition!
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PSA Annual Street Hockey Tournament – A Night to Remember!
What an incredible night we had at the Annual Street Hockey Tournament! The weather was perfect, and the competition was fierce as always. Congratulations to all the participants who played on Friday!
Grades K-1 Bracket:
Coached by middle schoolers Ben C, Jack S, Caden C, and Connor M, the Red team held off the Blue team in the final to take home the win! Congrats to: Tyler M, Abigail B, Chase O, Peter C, Theia G, Brayden M, Luke P.
Grades 2-4 Bracket:
As the sun set, the competition heated up! Coached by Annie M, Maggie M, and Danielle C, the Blue team proved unstoppable, running away with the game. Congrats to: Grace M, Taylor P, Grady L, Billy S, Charlie S, Morgan M, Maisie M, Winston C, Chase G.
Grades 5-7 Bracket:
Under the bright lights of the St. Joe’s street hockey stadium, the Red team, coached by Michael S and Andrew C, battled hard and held off Stevie F’s sharp shots for a thrilling 10-9 victory! Congrats to: Jimmy S, Patrick J, Andrew S, Maggie M, Danielle C, Annie M, George S, Hunter H, Leo W.
A huge thank you to all our middle school volunteers and to Susie Mitchell for organizing this amazing event! We couldn’t do it without you!
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Scoops Lacrosse at Saint Joe’s!
We’re thrilled to welcome Scoops Lacrosse to Saint Joe’s this November! They’ll be offering a five-week clinic open to boys and girls in grades K-5, perfect for both beginners and those looking to build their skills. Click below for more information and to register today!
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Admissions
We are now accepting all applications for the 2025-2026 academic year for all new students! To refer a friend to apply, please send the link below. Please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Anne Noah, Director of Admissions and Operations, with any questions about the application and enrollment process.
*Students currently enrolled at SJS do not need to re-apply, re-enrollment begins in November.
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Hot Lunch
The October Hot Lunch Calendar has been posted and the system is open for orders.
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Lunch & Recess Volunteers
Check the sign-ups for Lunch & Recess Volunteering using the buttons below.
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