Homework Connection

The next session of dates for Homework Connection are available! Homework Connection is offered for both Elementary students (Gr 1-4) and Middle School students (Gr 5-8). Students may work on homework with the help of teachers on duty, if needed. A snack is provided.

• Download the form for Gr 1-4 HERE. Questions about Elementary Homework Connection? Email Mrs. Bennett or Mrs. Meyer.

• Download the form for Gr 5-8 HERE. Questions about Middle School Homework Connection? Email Ms. Westfall.

Upcoming tests and 

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.

Science: Solar System Investigation 1 and 2 Vocabulary Test (12 Words) is now on Monday, 12/15

Quizziz link: https://wayground.com/join?gc=13386886&source=liveDashboard

HASA’s Hot Lunch Program will begin on Monday, October 6th. This year we will be offering the following:

• Mondays- Dominick’s burgers/cheeseburgers, hot dogs, and grilled cheese

• Tuesdays- Dominick’s pizza

• Wednesdays- Subway

• Thursday- Chick-fil-a

Dates to Remember:

Looking Ahead:

December 12th Santa's Secret Workshop

December 14th Second Sunday School Mass at 10:30am

December 16th Band & Chorus Concert at 1:00pm and 6:30pm

December 19th HALF DAY

SCHOOL CLOSED for Christmas Break through Friday, January 2nd

January 5th Return to School

Upcoming Dates: 

~ Students whose families donated for Giving Tuesday will have an Out of Uniform Day this Friday, December 5th. Passes will not be distributed. Homeroom teachers will have a list of eligible students.

~ Feast of the Immaculate Conception is December 8th.  We will attend Mass both Monday and Wednesday that week. Please note that both Masses will be closed to the public.

~ Our Nativity Presentation is December 10th- See BELOW for details!

~ Santa's Secret Workshop is December 12th

~ Second Sunday School Mass is December 14th at 10:30 am, please join us if you can! 

~ Band and Chorus Concert is December 16th at 1:00pm and 6:30pm

~ We have a HALF DAY on Friday, December 19th. Following class parties, Pre-K

Santa's Secret Workshop: Friday, December 12th

This fun day allows your child to shop, in secret, for gifts while at school. HASA has been busy prepping for this year's workshop! Most gifts range from just 50 cents to approximately $8.00 each. Students will shop during the school day at assigned times with their classes. Younger students will have their Prayer Buddies and parent volunteers to assist them. Please complete the shopping list that was sent home and discuss the budget set with your child. On Friday, send in the completed shopping list, cash/check in a labeled envelope, and a reusable bag. Checks may be made out to St. Joseph HASA.

Next Week is our Christmas Spirit Week!!

12/15- Christmas Sweaters & Sweatshirts -Wear with regular or PE uniform bottom. Sneakers must be worn with PE uniform bottom.

12/16- Elf Ears, Christmas Hats & Headbands- Wear with your regular Tuesday uniform

12/17- Christmas Socks- Wear with your regular Wednesday uniform

12/18- Christmas Pajamas- NO nightgowns or robes. Sneakers MUST be worn. NO slippers, Uggs or Ugg-style shoes are allowed.

12/19- Out of Uniform dressed in red & green or festive Christmas attire- Sneakers MUST be worn. NO slippers, Uggs or Ugg-style shoes are allowed.

*Participation is optional, but if you choose to not participate students must be dressed in their full uniform for that given day. Sneakers are required if it's a PE day. Please adhere to all handbook guidelines including the Out of Uniform policy.

Club Corner

STEAM/Robotics

Get ready for STEAM/Robotics Club! Explore, create, collaborate, and problem-solve through fun, engaging projects in science, technology, engineering, art, math, and robotics with Mr. Llufrio and Mrs. Donnelly.

• Grades 3–5: Keep an eye out for the registration link in the Wolfpack Weekly next week on October 15th for this exciting afterschool club. Open to Grades 3–5, this hands-on club will meet every other Wednesday from 3-4pm in the Multimedia Center. This club is limited to just 25 students.

Second Sunday School Mass

Each month this year on the Second Sunday we will celebrate a Second Sunday School Mass where we will recognize and celebrate our students. Each month is dedicated to two grade levels. This is a wonderful time to attend Mass as a family and to connect with other school families as well. 

• November 9th - Kindergarten and Grade 7

• December 14th - All grades are encouraged to attend

• January 11th - Grade 1 and 4

• February 8th - PreK and Grade 8

• March 8th - Kindergarten and Grade 7

• April 12th - PreK and Grade 8

• May 10th - Mother's Day - All grades are encouraged to attend

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).

NEW Spirit Wear!!

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