Saint Joe's Scoop: April 28, 2024

April 28, 2024 Edition

Grandparents/Grandfriends Day

Invite your child's grandparents and grandfriends to a special celebration THIS Friday, May 3rd, at Saint Joe's. The day will begin with an all-school Mass at St. Joseph Upper Church, followed by a reception and student presentations in the Lower School Gym, and classroom visit. For more info and to RSVP for this memorable event follow the link below.

Grandparents Day

PSA Mother/Special Person - Son

Mark your calendars for the Mother/Special Person-Son Backyard Bash on May 10th, hosted by the PSA! Join us for an evening of cherished traditions, including lawn games, gaga-ball, and an ice cream truck. Grandmothers, aunts, and special friends are all welcome to join in the fun! Secure your tickets now for a memorable evening with your son! If you have questions please email May Steinkrauss.

Mother-Son Bash

St. Joe's Summer Camp

Registration for our Summer Camp closes on May 1st. We're excited to present a 5-week summer camp tailored exclusively for our youngest learners— incoming Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and Grade 1 students! From Monday, June 17th to Friday, July 26th, our program, guided by devoted Saint Joe's teachers, promises an enriching and enjoyable experience for your child's summer break.

Summer Camp

Uniform Update

We're excited to announce that we are transitioning to Dennis Uniforms as our new uniform vendor, with our online school uniform store opening on May 1st! While students can continue wearing their existing uniforms, please keep this change in mind as you plan for the upcoming year. Dennis Uniforms offers the same quality uniforms with added affordability and reliability. Their user-friendly, mobile-responsive shopping platform ensures a seamless experience, with fast order processing and shipping timelines. Our uniform closet remains well-stocked and open for your convenience. You can create a profile now at www.dennisuniform.com using school code DDC010 and start shopping on May 1st.

MAP Testing

MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) Testing (K-gr. 8) begins this week and will continue over the next few. Teachers will let you know when your student is scheduled to test. Please make sure your student gets a good night’s sleep and eats a hearty breakfast to prepare.

PSA Father/Special Person - Daughter Dance

Thank you to all who joined us for Friday night's Father/Special Person-Daughter Sweetheart Dance! Your presence made it truly special and unforgettable. A big shoutout to the PSA for organizing and upholding this cherished tradition. Your efforts bring our community closer together!

2025 Golf Tournament

We're already in the planning stages for the 2025 Saint Joseph School Golf Tournament. If you're interested in being part of the planning committee, please reach out to Mary Beth Cox at mcox@sjs-needham.org. We're seeking assistance with Sponsorship, Player Registration, Advertising, and more. Your involvement will help make this event a huge success!

Needham Residents: Bus Registration

All Needham resident students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 may register to ride the school bus, including students of Saint Joseph School. Registration is first-come-first-serve. Bus registration for the 2024/25 School Year opened on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. If you wish to ride the bus you must register regardless of whether you are Fee based or Eligible for free transportation. Information for registering can be found at the link below.

Needham Residents Bus Information