MONDAY- Music and "Move to Improve"- Wear P.E. uniform on this day as well as Wednesday.
TUESDAY- STEM
WEDNESDAY- P.E.
THURSDAY- ART
FRIDAY - Computer
We’re gearing up for Race for Education on Friday, May 15th, our school's largest fundraiser of the year! Be sure to share your child's personal donation page on 99 Pledges with family and friends.
A friendly competition between our 'A' homerooms and 'B' homerooms is a long standing tradition and this year is no exception. Students are eligible to earn exciting prizes as they collect donations in their name. In addition, TOP EARNERS in each homeroom will be in for a special treat this year. More details to come!
Because of your support, we have already raised over $15,000!!
Our goal is $65,000 this year, so let's keep the momentum going and make it happen together!
How can you help?
Donate- Every dollar makes a difference!
Give your time- VIRTUS-approved adult volunteers are needed onsite for Race Day
Share your talent- Donate a prize, gift card, or basket for our students
Want to do even more? Become a Race for Education Sponsor and help make an even bigger impact! Learn more here.
Upcoming test
Chapter 10 test is on Monday, 5/18
All Religion tests are OPEN BOOK and we do the Chapter Review Test at the end of the Chapter together and they can use that as a resource during the test also.
Spelling test for Unit 34 is on Friday, 5/22
Unit 16 Vocabulary test is on Friday 5/22
Quizziz link: https://wayground.com/join?gc=18880337&source=liveDashboard
Hot Lunch Program will begin again on Monday, January 5th.
Mondays- Dominick’s burgers/cheeseburgers, hot dogs, and grilled cheese
Tuesdays- Dominick’s pizza
Wednesdays- Subway
Thursday- Chick-fil-a
Dates to Remember:
Grading Policy and PowerSchool:
Our new grading policy, as mandated by the AOB, is included in our Student & Parent Handbook beginning on page 9. All major content areas will now be graded using 4 weighted categories. The categories are weighted as follows:
Content Knowledge 60%
Assessment of Learning 20%
Skill Application & Critical Thinking 15%
HW and Practice 5%
Access to PowerSchool, which provides parents with online access for grades for their children in Grades 3-8, is now OPEN. For new students to SJS, as well as all 3rd graders, information regarding access has been sent home. Please allow time for grades to be entered and for you to get used to the new weighting system. Directions and an online training module can be found HERE. Parents can download the PowerSchool Mobile app. If requested, our District Code is PJQM (all caps).
Check out our latest gear including Nike t-shirts! Be ready for our first Spirit Wear Day of the year on September 30th by ordering your Wolfpack gear by September 6th. ORDER NOW! View all spirit wear dates and the recommended order date HERE. Big and tall items coming soon online! Order now via email.
All parents must complete Virtus Training in order to volunteer at our school for class parties, field trips, and other activities. Your certification will need to be updated periodically, as well. More information about this training can be found at the following website:
https://www.stjoeschool.org/resources/parent-volunteering/virtus
We’re gearing up for Race for Education!
Be sure to share your child's personal donation page on 99 Pledges with family and friends. Students are eligible to earn exciting prizes as they collect donations in their name.
A friendly competition between our 'A' homerooms and 'B' homerooms is a long standing tradition and this year is no exception.
This Friday, we will announce our special classwide prizes for the following:
The FIRST 3 homerooms with 100% participation
The TOP 3 Earning Homerooms
individual TOP EARNERS from each homeroom will be in for a special treat at our Race for Ed Wrap Up Assembly on May 20th!
Daily RFE Prizes
New this year! EVERY DAY leading up to Race Day, we are announcing a daily prize students can win just by earning online donations on their personal 99 Pledges page that day. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram so you don’t miss a daily prize reveal! On school days, prizes will also be shared during morning announcements.
How to Win
Students must earn an eligible online donation on that specific day by 11:59pm to qualify.
Cash donations will not count toward daily prizes (for tracking purposes).
All winners will be selected using a random name generator and announced on May 20th.
Shared Prizes
CASH PRIZES
Top Fundraiser (one student with the highest personal donations before Race Day): $300 CASH PRIZE courtesy of Barlow Well Drilling
Second-Highest Fundraiser (one student with the second highest personal donations before Race Day): $150 CASH PRIZE courtesy of Mrs. Isom & Family
Note: This takes into account personal donations received for the duration of the fundraiser. Corporate donations attributed to students are not eligible toward these cash prizes.
Sunday, April 26th
A two hour Splash Party courtesy of Kids First Swim Schools (valued at $450) - 1 winner
Monday, April 27th
A smile-themed basket donated by Drs. Isaacs, Nawy, Stern & Isaacs, one of our valued SJS Community Partners - 1 winner
Tuesday, April 28th
Two Orioles tickets donated by Mrs. Thomas & Family - 1 winner
Wednesday, April 29th
$100 gift certificate to Back Nine White Marsh, one of our valued SJS Community Partners - 1 winner
Because of your support, we have already raised over $24,000!! Our goal is $65,000 this year, so let's keep the momentum going and make it happen together!
How can you help?
Donate- Every dollar makes a difference!
Give your time- VIRTUS-approved adult volunteers are needed onsite for Race Day
Share your talent- Donate a prize, gift card, or basket for our students
Want to do even more? Become a Race for Education Sponsor and help make an even bigger impact! Learn more here.
Power School
Your third grade child's grades are kept in an online gradebook called Powerschool. We recommend that all parents visit Powerschool often in order to keep informed of your child's progress. You can visit this website to learn how to sign in to Powerschool: