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.
Upcoming tests and
No Spelling test due to MAP Testing
Vocabulary Test on Unit 8 is on Friday 1/16
Unit 8 Vocabulary Quizziz Practice Link: https://wayground.com/join?gc=04352358&source=liveDashboard
Religion Test on Lesson 6 is on 1/15
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:
Looking Ahead:
January 5th Return to School
January 6th-8th MAP Testing (Grades 6-8)
January 8th Sixth Grade Parents' Meeting for NorthBay at 8am (Parish Hall)
January 23rd HASA Son Event
January 27th Ice Skating & Cold Stone Ice Cream Night
January 30th Chick-Fil-A Spirit Lunch
Catholic Schools Week-
CSW is a week filled with gratitude, joy and appreciation as we reflect on everything that being part of a Catholic School includes. We have a variety of events planned for that week. The full schedule is coming soon!
Wednesday, January 28th: Parent Visitation from 1:00-2:30 pm. Visitors must RSVP HERE for this event. Due to limited space, we ask that no child has more than 2 adult visitors. Parents that are staying for dismissal should park in the lot as we do for dismissal, otherwise please park in the lot behind the Church. Doors to the Parish Center will open at 12:15 pm to check in and pick up your badge. Students will not be allowed to leave early during this time or at the end of visitation. Please RSVP by January 23rd at noon.
Friday, January 30th is a NOON dismissal
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.
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.
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).
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: