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June 30 | 2025-2026 Issue - 1

Saint Joseph School Summer News

June 30, 2025

Dear Saint Joseph School Families,

We would like to share an important pastoral transition within our parish community. Father Grzegorz Chodkowski, pastor of Saint Joseph Basilica, has been appointed to serve as a chaplain for the Archdiocese for the Military Services. This specialized ministry is a tremendous calling, and while we will miss Fr. Gregory's presence and support of Saint Joseph School, we wish him every blessing in this new chapter of his vocation.

We are pleased to welcome Father Richard W. Polek, who will succeed Fr. Gregory as pastor of Saint Joseph Basilica. Fr. Polek recently served as pastor of Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish in Worcester, and we look forward to welcoming him to our parish and school community. We are confident that his pastoral care and dedication to Catholic education will be a blessing to all of us at Saint Joseph School.

⏰ LAST DAY TO NOMINATE!

Today is the final day to nominate Saint Joseph School for the 2025 Best of Central Mass Community’s Choice Awards!

👉Please take a moment to visit:

Click the following link: Best-of Central MA Nomination

Select Kids & Education, then scroll down to type in “Saint Joseph School” under Schools-Private.

Your nomination helps raise awareness about our wonderful school—and you could win $250 just for participating!

🎨 Summer Art Camps Still Open!

Looking for something fun and creative for your child this summer? Our Fine Arts Director, Miss Campbell, is hosting two exciting sessions of Summer Art Camp:

Sculptures Galore (Grades 5–8): July 7–18 – Explore the world of 3D art

Painting the Big Picture (Grades 1–4): August 11–22 – Focused on large-scale painting projects

Each camp runs 9:00 AM–2:00 PM, and the cost is $215 per child, including all supplies.

Please register at the following links to secure a spot. Miss Campbell has been working diligently to prepare for the camps. They are sure to be a great experience!

Summer Art Registration Form (sculptures galore, grades 5-8)

Summer Art Registration Form (painting the big picture, grades 1-4)

Please watch for more information about the 2025-2026 school year at Saint Joseph School. Important dates are listed below.

Wishing you a safe and joyful summer!

Warm regards,

Mrs. Beth Boudreau

Principal

Saint Joseph School

Religion. Respect. Responsibility.

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Best-of Central MA - Nominations Open Until June 30

We are excited to share that nominations are now open for the Best-of Central Massachusetts Community’s Choice Awards! We encourage everyone to visit the following link and nominate Saint Joseph School for Favorite Private School:

Click the following link: Best-of Central MA Nomination

Simply select Kids & Education, scroll down, and type in Saint Joseph School under Schools-Private to cast your vote. Nominations close on June 30, 2025, and the top five nominees by user submissions in each category will move on to voting in August, where winners and finalists will be selected.

As an added incentive, participants have the chance to win $250 for participating! Once you’ve nominated, on future visits, you can log in using the “Already Entered” function and nominate again up to once a day. Let's show our school spirit and support!

Important Dates for the 2025-2026 School Year:

Tuesday, August 26 - First Day of School for Grades 1-8 (No AM & PM Buses)
Tuesday, August 26 - PreK 3-year-old, PreK 4-year-old, and Kindergarten Orientation at 6:00 pm
Wednesday, August 27 - First Day of School for Kindergarten (No AM & PM Buses)
Thursday, August 28 - First Day of School for PreK 3-year-olds and 4-year-olds in 5-day programs
Monday, September 1 - No School - Labor Day
Tuesday, September 2 - First Day of School for PreK 3-year-olds in 2-day programs
Wednesday, September 3 - First Day of School for PreK 3-year-olds in 3-day programs
Wednesday, September 3 - Grade 1-8 Parent Orientation at 6:00 pm

Other Important Dates:

Friday, October 10 - No School - Professional Development
Monday, October 13 - No School - Columbus Day
Tuesday, November 11 - No School - Veterans Day
Wednesday, November 26 - No School (Beginning of Thanksgiving Break)
December 22-January 2 - No School - Christmas Vacation
Monday, January 19 - No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 16-20 - No School - February Vacation
March 13 - No School - Professional Development
Friday, April 3 - No School - Good Friday
Monday, April 6 - No School - Easter Monday
April 20-24 - No School - April Vacation
Monday, May 25 - No School - Memorial Day

Saint Joseph School Mission Statement

Saint Joseph School is committed to excellence in education and Catholic spiritual development. In a safe and secure environment, the school community delivers a comprehensive academic curriculum that integrates faith, liturgical experiences, and Gospel values. Beyond the classroom, character formation and service opportunities foster growth in Christian discipleship. The cultural heritage of the parish and the legacy of the Felician Sisters promote commitment to our guiding principles of religion, respect, and responsibility.

Saint Joseph School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

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