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Good morning and happy first Monday of 2021. On behalf of the entire SJHS team, I wish your family a New Year filled with good health, happiness, and love. As we begin this first full week the year, I am energized by the hope and promise that the second semester offers to our community. Let’s continue to Carry On with Cadet pride, purpose, and persistence.
That said, later this morning the SJ Leadership Team will begin discussing the planning processes and innovative delivery options for Semester 2 celebrations and events of great significance. That conversation will also include the rescheduling of some of our traditional St Joes programs postponed earlier this school year. We will continue to communicate calendar updates and event plans as we confirm these opportunities. In addition, this week we will be meeting virtually with our newly accepted freshman and their family members to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2025. While our Semester 2 programming may be delivered in an unconventional manner and/or at a different time of the school year, we will not deprive our current and newest Cadets of important opportunities to be honored and celebrated. We are St Joes – stronger together and better than ever in 2021! Keep the faith and have a wonderful week ahead.
Welcome Back, Cadets: Take a Look at Our January Calendar.
We hope you all had a restful and enjoyable vacation! This January, we will continue with our hybrid Maroon/Gold in-person model. We thank and admire you for your continued patience and partnership as we navigate the uniquely challenging circumstances of this school year.
As dates may change, be sure to continually check our online calendar at sjcadets.org/calendar.
Throughout the month of December, St Joes gave away a $25 bookstore credit to one randomly chosen student each day!
Congratulations to our last set of winners: Emma Fahey and Jessica Tara! Be sure to reach out to Mrs Russell in the Media Center when you'd like to redeem your credit!
Students: We want to know your thoughts on SJ Clubs and After-School Activities. What clubs are you involved in? Do you like how often they meet? This is your chance to share your opinion and have an effect on the way our Clubs operate in the future!
Parents: Are You Game for Some Trivia?
January Clubs Calendar!
The Mr & Miss Shamrock Scholarship Contest is held annually and is open to all high school seniors of Irish descent in the greater Bridgeport. Applicants need to complete an application and be interviewed by an independent panel of judges. Winners are chosen based upon their knowledge of their Irish heritage, traditions, history, the meaning of St. Patrick’s Day, their involvement in their community, their interests and activities.
The winners receive a $4,000 scholarship and get to participate in the St Patrick’s Day festivities, including riding on the float during the parade in downtown Bridgeport.
Take the Yearbook Staff's Holiday Survey!
The Yearbook Staff has been working especially hard this year to engage with the SJ community and fill the 2021 yearbook pages! It would be of great help if they can get your input and thoughts on the holidays this year!
They would greatly appreciate if you can take some time to answer a few questions and submit a photo that goes along with your responses. If you have photos of any family, pets, friends, other students, teachers, or anything else that makes this holiday season a bit more cheerful that would be great!
Service Spotlight: Drawing "Ugly Pet Portraits" for a Great Cause!
We're spotlighting, Henri LaVoie '24, who participated in a wonderful service opportunity over Thanksgiving break. When The Trumbull Animal Group rescued animals from a hoarding situation, they were found to be in bad shape and many needed serious operations. So Henri decided to draw "ugly pet portraits" in exchange for $20 donations. He was able to raise $260 through his efforts. Way to go, Henri!
We're spotlightling Diana Stage '22 and Alyssa Lopez '22 who designed and created cards for the elderly as a joint service project. Way to go, Cadets!
Pizza & Prayer Video Created By Michael DeCesare '21!
Cadet Spotlight! Many thanks to Michael DeCesare '21, who created this wonderful video highlighting Pizza & Prayer - a great SJ activity hosted by Campus Ministry!

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