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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 on Friday, October 18, 2024, 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 from 5-6pm!
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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Student Council (STUCO)
We’re thrilled to introduce our newly inducted Student Council Representatives, who will serve as the vital link between their peers and school administration. Join us in congratulating and supporting them on their journey of leadership and service. A special thank you to all the students who put themselves out there and ran for Student Council — your courage and dedication help make our community stronger!
Officers:
- President: Ethel Nanteza
- Vice President: Michael Scalia
- Secretary: Sean Fitzmaurice
Homeroom Representatives:
- 2nd Grade: Joshua Rhee, Avery McAllister
- 3A: Jack Pentore, Sienna Paggi
- 3B: Felicity Schack, Jenesis Egwuenu
- 3C: Cayou Desir, Billy Smith
- 4A: Hunt Breed, Regan McAllister
- 4B: Capri Dolce, Jasper Apicella
- 4C: Nora Rose Kaleba, Winston Carroll
- 5A: Jackie Steinkrauss, Nolan Natale
- 5B: Nico Friedman, Hadley Connolly
- 5C: Ethan Lubwama, Brinley Henderson
- 6A: George Statharos, Bryce Henderson
- 6B: Danielle Cusack, Michael Fennell
- 6C: Libby Swartz, Charlie Kochenbach
- 7th Grade: Jack Fabbro, Gianna Gallagher
- 8th Grade: Emmet Doherty
Thank you again to all students who ran for Student Council and for your enthusiasm and commitment to leadership.
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Library News
Lunch Bunch: Our Grade 4 Lunch Bunch book club will meet in the Library on Tuesday, October 8, during lunch. We’ll be discussing Fish in a Tree by Lynne Mullaly Hunt, a story about a girl overcoming dyslexia with the support of a compassionate teacher. Students have already checked out the book from our library, and we look forward to a great discussion next week!
Birthday Book Celebrations: Thank you to our September Birthday Book Donation Program participants: Julian Hart, Luke Jennison, Kaitlyn Lovett, Sebastian Medina, Matthew Muller, Reagan Young, Owen Young
Families can celebrate a student's birthday by donating a book to the library! The student selects a new book from the “Birthday Book Cart,” a bookplate with their name is placed inside, and they get to check it out first before it's added to the library collection. Donations can also be made during holidays or in honor of a teacher, relative, friend, or in memoriam.
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PSA News: Trunk-Or-Treat
Who's ready to trick out your trunk?! Sign-up Here!
Save-the-date for this year's event, Friday October 25th, more details coming soon.
New this year: Immediately preceding Trunk-Or-Treat, we’ll host the Friendly Ghost Gathering, a special event for ECB families, on Friday 10/25 at 4pm. Look out for more details and volunteer opportunities soon!
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The 2024 Groovy Run is Coming!
Saint Joseph School is partnering with Boosterthon again this year for the 2024 Groovy Run. The run will take place on Thursday 10/17 and Friday 10/18.
The event kicked off with a pep rally this past Friday. Students learned more about this great event that raises money for our school. Last year we raised over $70,000 and we know we can do that again this year!
Students simply register at My Booster and get pledges from family and friends.
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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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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Parent-Teacher Conferences (AKA "Pick-A-Time")
Sign-ups for Parent-Teacher Conferences (Thurs. 10/24 & Fri. 10/25) will open Saturday, October 12th at 6:00am. Please click below after 6am on 10/12 to sign-up.
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Counselor's Corner: Parents' Ultimate Guides
Struggling to keep up with the apps, games, and websites your kids are using? Common Sense's Parents' Ultimate Guides can help keep you up to date and answer your questions about all the latest platforms and trends. Whether you're trying to figure out if a new app is safe for your teen or if a popular game includes blood and gore, we've got you covered.
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Counselor's Corner: Everyday Strategies for Regulation - Movement and Play
Parents and caregivers of preschool and elementary-aged children are invited to a free session with psychologist Elizabeth Warner, Ed.M., Psy.D., on Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 7:00-8:30pm at The Center at the Heights (CATH). Dr. Warner will share practical strategies for using movement and play to support emotional regulation. For more info, see attached flyer.
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Walking "Field Trips" – Permission Needed
We’re seeking permission for your child to join walking field trips throughout the year for activities like nature walks, community art exploration, and science observations. Teachers will accompany students within the school block and bring necessary medications as on regular trips. Please sign the electronic form below. Thank you!
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Fall Admissions & Enrollment Events
Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year are NOW OPEN for siblings of our current students. Priority will be given to applicants with siblings already enrolled at Saint Joseph School. To secure sibling priority, please ensure your applications are submitted by Friday, October 25, 2024.
We are excited to invite families to our upcoming admissions events this week!
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Walk-in Wednesday will take place on Wednesday, October 9th, from 8:30-9:30am. Join us for an opportunity to explore our school community, learn about our programs, and meet our dedicated faculty. This event is open to prospective students ages 2.9 to Grade 8.
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Upper School Open House is scheduled for Thursday, October 10th, from 6:00-7:00pm. This event is specifically for prospective students entering Grades 5-8. Discover our rigorous academic offerings, enriching extracurricular activities, and the values that guide our community.
Both events will take place at Saint Joseph School, located at 90 Pickering Street, Needham, MA 02492. For any questions, please contact our Director of Admissions, Mrs. Anne Noah, at anoah@sjs-needham.org or 781-444-4459.
Please help us spread the word—word of mouth is our biggest source of applicants and valuable community members. We look forward to welcoming new families into our vibrant community!
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2024 Blue Ribbon School Pride
LAST CALL! We’re thrilled about being named a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School, and we hope you are too! If you’d like to show your pride with a lawn sign, please fill out the form linked below. Let’s celebrate this incredible achievement together!
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Teacher Wishlists
Our teacher wishlists are now available under the Community tab on our website (linked below). Your generosity in supporting these lists helps enrich our students' learning experience. Thank you!
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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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