SJS 2021 Tricky Tray Update

 

2021 Tricky Tray Update

The 16th Annual Tricky Tray is fast approaching! Please see this letter which outlines new details about this year's event. ***Remember you can add gift cards purchased through the Scrip program and Saint Joseph School will benefit twice from your donation!*** Please email your questions to: schoolfundraising@sjsusa.org or call 201-261-2388.

Tricky Tray Class Baskets Letter

Shop With Scrip Letter

Shop With Scrip Enrollment Page

Bed Bath and Beyond Registry

Volunteer Sign Up Website

Saint Joseph Regional High School HSPT Summer Preparation Course

 

Saint Joseph Regional High School HSPT Summer Preparation Course

Saint Joseph Regional High School offers a Summer program to prepare students for the High School Placement Test, which will take place in November, 2021. Please note - Saint Joseph School will offer a preparatory class in the fall. Please call 201-261-2388 for more information.

From The Principal's Desk:

 

From The Principal's Desk: Resources for Families

Dr. Paula Valenti is pleased to share two articles she recently received from Dr. Patricia McCormack, which provide insight into the middle school years: The Thinking 'Tween and The Moral 'Tween. Dr. Patricia McCormack, a former Catholic school teacher and catechist, is a formation education consultant, author of several books as well as the Parent Partnership Handbook feature of Today’s Catholic Teacher, and director of IHM Formative Support for Parents and Teachers in Arlington, VA. She speaks and writes frequently on topics of child formation. She may be reached via email at DrPatMcCormack@aol.com. If you have difficulty accessing the articles via the link, or would like to discuss them further with Dr. Valenti, please call 201-261-2388.

Test Preparation and Academic Support Website

Please visit https://www.testingmom.com for resources to help prepare your child for school standardized tests. TestingMom.com was founded by Karen Quinn and Michael McCurdy, and offers test prep and a full array of top premium educational websites as part of a membership package. Some resources are also able to be utilized free of charge.

Free Virtual Archdiocesan Catholic Bible Conference: Biblical Wisdom for Family Life

The free and virtual Archdiocesan Catholic Bible Conference, Biblical Wisdom for Family Life, will take place on Saturday, April 24, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The presenter is Mark Hart; this event is being hosted by the Catechetical Office, Office for Evangelization, and the Office for Family Life Ministry. Registration is required. Any questions, please email Steven Serafin (evangelization@rcan.org), the Family Life Office (familylife@rcan.org), or the Catechetical Office (Catechetical.Office@rcan.org).

First Communion Photo Opportunity

 

First Communion Photo Opportunity

Schedule photos with Lucky Eden Photography, and support Saint Joseph School! April, May and June dates are available. Outdoor photos will be taken at Demarest Farms located at 244 Wierimus Road in Hillsdale, NJ. Photos may also be scheduled at Lucky Eden's Studio on Kinderkamack Road in Oradell, NJ or at your home. Outdoor packages at Demarest Farms are $95 and include a 15 minute mini session, a set of wallet sized photos and three 5x7 professional prints. Options to order additional prints, products and digital images are available via a gallery link. Sessions are rain or shine! Please email LuckyEdenStudio@gmail.com or visit LuckyEdenStudio.com for more information. Please visit the link below to schedule your photos! A portion of your fee will be donated to Saint Joseph School.

Schedule Your Pictures Today!

SJS Handbag Bingo - Sunday, April 25, 2021

 

Mystery Handbag Bingo!

Tickets are still available! Reserve your spot today for the upcoming outdoor Mystery Handbag Bingo event on April 25 at 2pm. Click on each image below to enlarge and print the forms. Space is limited!

Saint Joseph School Beta Club Support

 

Please Help The Saint Joseph School Beta Club Support The Saint Joseph Care Corner With A Collection of Personal Care Items

SJS Summer Programs

 

Summer Programs At Saint Joseph School

Summer is almost here! Saint Joseph School is pleased to offer two summer programs. Your child can keep learning while they build relationships with their classmates and teachers. Please visit the below links for more information or call 201-261-2388.

Summer Program Grades 1-4

Pre K and Kindergarten Summer Program

SJS Current Quarantine Guidelines

 

Below is a summary of current quarantine guidelines. Since the situation is fluid, please call the school office at 201-261-2388 with any questions or if you need clarification. Please let the school know, in writing, if your child will be traveling beyond the following states: NY, PA, CT, or DE. Please join us in prayer that there may be an end to the pandemic.

Summary Chart

Summer Art Camp at Don Bosco

 

Saint Joseph School Yearbook Orders Are Due!

 

Saint Joseph School Yearbook Orders Are Due!

 

Order your copy of the Saint Joseph School 2021 Yearbook! Orders are due on April 16. Please visit the link below for the order form. Orders may be placed at school or online. Thank you! Saint Joseph School Yearbook Order Information

NED's Mindset Mission For Students on April 1

 

NED's Mindset Mission For Students on April 1 Saint Joseph School will experience a Live Streaming Virtual NED’s Mindset Mission performance on April 1. The show will help students discover the benefits of having a positive mindset.   Students Will Learn: The Power of Yet – If you’re not good at something, it just means you’re not good at it yet How to spark courage in others How to keep learning and growing   This performance is funded by the sale of merchandise, please see the flyer attached. Parent volunteers are needed to assist with the sales, please call 201-261-2388 to learn more about this volunteer opportunity.   NED Flyer

Travel Out Of State Quarantine Is Still In Effect For New Jersey

 

Nurse Nancy Higgins' Health Corner

 

Travel Out Of State Quarantine Is Still In Effect For New Jersey   Dear SJS Families,  Presently there is still a travel out of state quarantine in effect for New Jersey.  This does not affect travel to NY, PA or CT, but to date, all other states remain under the rule. This could change at any time, if we hear of any changes we will notify you right away so you can make any travel plans necessary.    If you are planning to travel please notify us in writing or email so we can help the teachers plan their zoom lessons.  The 10 day period begins from the first day you return to NJ. There is NO testing permitted to shorten or avoid this 10 day rule and you do not have to Covid test to return to in person learning once you complete the 10 days in quarantine, even if your child became ill with Covid symptoms. This applies to any means of transportation to your destination.    Again as anything changes we will notify you right away. Best Regards,  Nurse Nancy, RN   If you have any questions - please call 201-261-2388

A Message From The Desk Of The Principal

 

A Message From The Desk Of The Principal Good Day All,   The following is a public service announcement from the Desk of the Saint Joseph School Principal:   The attached news article appeared in the Saturday, March 20, 2021 edition of The Bergen Record. It calls everyone's attention to the fact that social media activity will follow an individual. If your student has been granted access to social media platforms, you are encouraged, and urged, to monitor social media accounts/activity to ensure students do not make mistakes with postings that can follow them into high school, college and the workplace. All parents are encouraged to impress upon students that their actions on social media could potentially derail scholarships, college acceptance, and potentially, future employment, etc. Thank you.    Dr. Paula Valenti Principal St. Joseph School, Oradell, NJ Office: (201) 261-2473 (x42) valentip@sjsusa.org   Social Media Clipping

6th Grade Science Fair Winners

 6th Grade Science Fair Winners

 1st Place: Nick Brady

2nd Place: Jane Tenaglia

3rd Place: Evan Stoecklein

Honorable Mention: Jack Sullivan

Thank You - Skyler Hunt (Class of 2018)

I just wanted to say a big thank you to my Saint Joes family for all their support in donating and helping me with my service project. Several sources received an overwhelming amount of diapers and wipes for the young moms and their babies. I would never have been able to successfully complete this project without your generosity. 

From,

Skyler Hunt (Class of 2018)

Scholarship for Inner City Children

 Scholarship for Inner City Children

APPLICATION PERIOD FOR 2021-2022 AWARDS IS NOW OPEN

CLICK HERE

Get ready the 2021-2022 SFIC Application will be available soon. Go to our Parent/Student Portal for answers to your questions, link to our application and general application information. If you are re-applying you will receive an email with your special link to apply. Do not create a new account. Email schofund@rcan.org with your questions/errors first.

SJS Book Fair - March 5 - 12, 2021

SJS BOOK FAIR 

March 5 - 12, 2021

Each grade will attend in person during Library/Media class

Any virtual students can come shop on Thursday, 3/11/21 from 3:00pm - 4:30pm. 

It is encouraged to use eWallet (see flyer below).  eWallet is just a way for parents to load money onto an account for their child(ren) to use (however much they want).  There is also a video to view of how it works.

eWallet video