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Halloween Fun at SJS
No tricks here—students are treated to a Halloween Colors Tag Day on Thursday, October 31! Please note, no costumes are allowed. We're looking forward to Thursday's classroom Halloween parties, and thank you in advance to everyone who helped make this tradition possible.
As part of the festivities, the Early Childhood School will hold its annual Halloween Parade at 8:30am in the ECB parking lot, followed by a parade for Kindergarten and Grade 1 at 9:00am in the main school parking lot. Little Sharks through Grade 1 students should come to school dressed in their costumes and may wear Halloween-colored clothes underneath to change into after the parades. Families are welcome to join us and watch the parades!
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School Photos
School photo orders are due tomorrow, Monday, October 28, at midnight. Prints will be delivered directly to Saint Joseph School approximately two weeks after the ordering period ends.
Last week, a message was sent to all families with instructions on accessing your child's school photos. If you didn’t receive the email, please check your spam folder or search for a message from "Cara at C. Jane Go Photo."
For any questions, please email hello@cjanegophoto.com.
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Church Happenings
All School Rosary: We invite parents, family members, and friends to join us for a Rosary prayer service on Monday, October 28, at 1:30pm in the St. Joseph Upper Church. Students in grades K-8 will be participating, and we know the power of prayer is even stronger when we come together. We hope you can join us.
All Saints Day Mass: Please join us for an All School Parish Mass in celebration of All Saints Day, a Holy Day of Obligation, on Friday, November 1, at 9:00am in the St. Joseph Upper Church.
2nd Grade Saints Parade: In honor of All Saints Day, our second grade class will host their annual Saints Parade on Friday, November 1, at 1:45pm in the St. Joseph Upper Church. Families and community members are warmly invited to attend.
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Counselor's Corner: Emotions 101 - Helping Your Child Navigate Feelings
Join child development expert and author Deborah Farmer Kris for a practical workshop on Thursday, November 7, from 7:00-8:30pm at Powers Hall, Needham Town Hall. Learn effective strategies to help kids build emotional awareness, social skills, and resilience. See the linked flyer for more info.
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Halloween Candy Drive
Starting Friday, November 1, through Wednesday, November 6, we will be collecting extra or leftover Halloween candy. Students can drop off candy in bins located in the main lobbies of the Early Childhood School, Lower School, and Upper School. The donated treats will be used to create care packages for local organizations and our troops. If you have an organization that is looking for candy donations, please let us know.
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Veterans Day at SJS
Join us as we honor the veterans and active military members within the Saint Joseph School community with a special program featuring our students!
Date & Time: Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 8:30am
Location: Saint Joseph School, Kennedy Center (Lower School Gym)
RSVP: Please respond by Wednesday, October 30, using the link below. SJS community members are welcome to attend when accompanying a veteran.
In celebration of Veterans Day and to recognize those who have served in the U.S. armed forces, we are once again creating a "Hallway of Heroes." Our goal is to fill the walls near the main office with tributes to our American heroes. Students are encouraged to complete the linked Veterans Day template and submit it by Monday, November 4. Additional templates are available in the main office.
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Thanksgiving Food Drive
We are pleased to once again partner with the Needham Community Council and the Needham Food Pantry for our Thanksgiving Food Drive. This year, we are asking each student to contribute one or two boxes of cereal, a much-needed item. The Food Pantry recommends choosing any brand your family enjoys. Please have your donations brought in by Tuesday, November 19. Thank you for your continued support!
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Volunteer VIRTUS Training
All Saint Joseph School volunteers, including basketball coaches and other athletic helpers, are required to complete a one-time VIRTUS workshop through the Archdiocese of Boston. Volunteers can attend the training at any location and time, but online registration is mandatory.
Saint Joseph School will host a VIRTUS Training on Wednesday, November 20, from 6:00-9:00pm in the Lower School Cafeteria (the HUB). To register, click the link below, select "First Time Registrant," then "Begin Registration Process." Choose "Boston, MA Archdiocese" from the dropdown menu and follow the prompts to select the SJS session on 11/20.
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2023-2024 All School Yearbook: Limited Quantity Available!
Capture the memories of the 2023-2024 school year with a Saint Joseph School yearbook! Use the link below to order your copy while supplies last.
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Hot Lunch
The November Hot Lunch Calendar has been posted and the system is open for orders.
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Notice
Dear Parents/Guardians, School Staff, and Community Members:
In accordance with the 40 CFR Part 763 (enacted by Congress in 1986) of the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) and specifically Section 763.93, this letter is to acknowledge the availability of the school’s Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Management Plan in the school’s main office.
Please direct any Asbestos Management Plan questions to Kristen Fiumara, Interim Head of School. Mrs. Fiumara works in collaboration with our Parish Facilities Committee and various licensed professionals to manage the physical plant of Saint Joseph School. They continue to work to ensure the safety of all students and staff.
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Lunch & Recess Volunteers
Check the sign-ups for Lunch & Recess Volunteering using the buttons below.
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