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
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.
Out of uniform for Third grade 2/2-2/6!!!!
Upcoming tests and
Moon Phases test will be postponed.
Quizziz Link: https://wayground.com/join?gc=64748374&source=liveDashboard
Grammar Unit 2 Test will be postponed
Unit 9 Vocabulary Test is on Thursday, 1/29???
Vocabulary quizziz link: https://wayground.com/join?gc=56632662&source=liveDashboard&authuser=0
This link is also in google classroom for ELA.
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.
HASA’s 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:
Thursday, 1/29
2 Hours Late Per BCPS *Subject to change, please watch your inbox for any updates
CSW: Decades Day
Out of Uniform *Dressed like another decade & sneakers OR students should be dressed in their regular Thursday uniform
Hot Lunch- Chick-fil-A (pre-orders only)
Friday, 1/30
CSW: FUN FRIDAY! Student Appreciation/PJ Day
Students may wear seasonal-appropriate pajamas & sneakers
Half Day (Pre-K @11:35am, K @11:45am, Gr 1-8 @12pm)
HASA Spirit Lunch at Chick-fil-A Perry Hall (11am-2pm)
Monday, 2/2
Hot Lunch- Hot Dogs/Burgers/Grilled Cheese (pre-orders only)
Out of Uniform Reward for Grades 2-8
HASA World's Finest Chocolate Fundraiser Begins
School Counselors Week
Scholastic Book Fair Begins
Tuesday, 2/3
Hot Lunch- Dominick's Pizza (pre-orders only)
Out of Uniform Reward for Grades 2-8
Scholastic Book Fair (Cont.)
Wednesday, 2/4
Hot Lunch- Subway (pre-orders only)
Out of Uniform Reward for Grades 2-8
Scholastic Book Fair (Cont.)
Thursday, 2/5
Hot Lunch- Chick-fil-A (pre-orders only)
Out of Uniform Reward for Grades 2-8
Lower School Open House 4:30-6:30 pm
Rescheduled HASA Ice Skating & Cold Stone Night at The Avenue
Scholastic Book Fair (Cont.)
Friday, 2/6
Out of Uniform Reward for Grades 2-8
Last Day of the Scholastic Book Fair
Looking Ahead:
February 7th SJAA Bull Roast
February 8th Second Sunday School Mass at 10:30 am *Pre-K & Gr.8
February 11th HASA Spirit Night at Ledo Pizza
February 13th Last Day of the Kids Heart Challenge
February 18th Bill’s Seafood Sale
February 20th BINGO Night
MAP Testing Update:
CONGRATULATIONS to ALL of our students in grades 2-8 for reaching the growth goal set for them in ALL 3 subjects for MAP Testing!! They have earned a full week dressed out of uniform for this accomplishment. We are so proud of them. Students in Grades 2-8 can be out of uniform the week of February 2nd through February 6th.
Happy Grams are back for Catholic Schools Week! Celebrate your child, grandchild, nephew, niece, or a friend with a sweet note and a treat. Choose from an SJS Notebook & Pen, a Wolfie highlighter, a 3-pack of Wolfpack-themed stickers, paw print pencils, or a sweet treat, and include a personal message. Your student will receive their Happy Grams on Friday, January 30th for Student Appreciation Day! Ordering will close on Wednesday, January 14th. Please note that a limited number of SJS branded items are available, so don't delay in ordering. Place your order here!
We will kick off this year's challenge on Friday, January 9th. Get a head start by registering online today and begin earning fun prizes! As an extra incentive, students who raise $150 BEFORE the kick off assembly this Friday will earn an XL Victor Backpack Buddy at the assembly! REGISTER HERE! This year's challenge will run through February 13, 2026. View more details here.
http://www2.heart.org/goto/SJSFullerton
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school! Students will attend with their ELA classes during the week of January 26-29th. Prepare for the fair by setting up an e-wallet so your child can shop cash-free! You can also preview the books available online HERE!
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.
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).
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
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: