June 9, 2024 Edition

Congratulations to the Saint Joseph School Class of 2024!

Field Day

For detailed information about Field Day 2024, please refer to the email sent on Friday, 6/7. You can also find all the important details linked here. We look forward to a fun and exciting event!

PSA End of Year Carnival

Join us THIS Wednesday, June 12th, from 3-5pm for an extravaganza filled with carnival games, adorable farm animals, dazzling airbrush tattoos, and so much more! Plus, don't miss your chance to dunk your favorite teachers, including Mr. Snyder! It's an event you won't want to miss!

VOLUNTEERS ARE CRITICAL TO ENSURING A FUN AND SUCCESSFUL YEAR-END PARTY - PLEASE CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING!

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Library News


General

All library books that are still checked out are now considered overdue. If you have received a notice that your student has a book still out, please reach out to Mary Ann Brady to arrange that the book is paid for or replaced. 

Book Fair Thanks!

Thank you to all families who purchased books at the Book Fair as well as those who donated books for our used book table. The Book Fair was a terrific success for our Library! We are also so grateful for the helpful moms who worked so hard to ensure that the fair ran smoothly! Thank you to:

Emily Cleary, Colleen Swartz, Jennifer Crocker, Lori Ann Young, Kaitlyn Carberry, Zinma Camelio, Kristen Capodilupo, Betsy Miller, Lori Ann Young, Liz Ostrander, Deb Litke, Courtney Denitizio, Katie Segien

Birthday Book

Thank you to our May Birthday Book Donation Program participants:

Charlotte Mitchell, Merrill Crocker, Theia Griffin, Jimmy Smith, Billy Smith


As a reminder, families can donate a book to the library as part of a student's birthday celebration! Books may be also given at holidays, in honor of a teacher, relative, friend, or in memoriam.

Birthday Book

Summer Tutors

Our fantastic, dedicated teachers are available to help children this summer as academic tutors. Below is a list of teachers who are offering tutoring services this summer:


Bill Cullinane, Grades K-5, bcullinane@sjs-needham.org

Katie Dawson (Brewster/Harwich area), Grades PreK-4, kdawson@sjs-needham.org

Marissa Balsamo, Grades 1-6, mbalsamo@sjs-needham.org

Kathleen Paulino, Grades PreK-6, kpaulino@sjs-needham.org

Connery McFadden, Grades 3-8, cmcfadden@sjs-needham.org

Susan Howard, Grades 4-6, showard@sjs-needham.org


To arrange tutoring, please reach out to these teachers directly.

Summer Homework

Summer homework assignments will be emailed out this week. These assignments are designed to keep your skills sharp and prepare you for the upcoming academic year. Stay tuned for more details and make the most out of your summer break!

Faculty Updates

We are thrilled to announce the continued dedication of our faculty and staff for the 2024-2025 school year! Despite a few transitions to retirement or part-time roles, our team has shown an incredible commitment to Saint Joe's. We are fortunate to have so many long-serving members who are deeply devoted to our community and students.


That said, we do have one retirement and two departures to share with you. Mrs. Vaughan’s departure was previously announced, but we wanted to ensure everyone is aware of her upcoming retirement.


Mrs. Carie Vaughan has decided to fully retire at the end of this school year. Many of you

may know Mrs. Vaughan moved into a teaching assistant role in PreSchool after serving as a

teacher for many years. Carie has been a part of our preschool and early childhood team since

the early years of the program and has helped to make this program a welcoming and loving

space. We wish her the best in her next adventure and hope to see her on campus next year as an

occasional substitute teacher!


Mrs. Robin Harris - After much consideration, Mrs. Harris will be relocating at the end of the

school year to move closer to her family. After many years as a member of our faculty and a

former parent, Mrs. Harris is sad to leave SJS but open to her next adventure. We are grateful

for the time we had with Mrs. Harris. Her legacy, through the artwork of her students, will be

maintained in our hallways for many years to come.


Mrs. Bridgid Coyle - After more than a decade of service to the Middle School at Saint Joe’s,

Mrs. Coyle has made the decision to seek new opportunities at the end of this school year. Most

recently, Mrs. Coyle helped lead our annual National History Day effort and reinvigorated our

Study Skills program. She is also the current steward of the Middle School Nativity and Stations

of the Cross. We are grateful for her service over the years and wish Mrs. Coyle the best of luck

in her next adventure.

Nominate an Educator for the Wasabi Fenway Bowl Honor Roll

Know an educator who goes above and beyond for their students and community? Nominate them for the 2024 Wasabi Fenway Bowl Honor Roll! Three finalists will win a $5,000 grant and be honored at the 2024 Wasabi Fenway Bowl in December. Applications accepted through June 30.

Learn more and nominate now!

2024-2025 Info & Forms


Uniforms

We're excited to confirm our transition to Dennis Uniforms as our new vendor, with our online school uniform store now open! While current uniforms are still acceptable, Dennis Uniforms offers quality, affordability, and reliability. Their user-friendly platform ensures a seamless shopping experience. Visit www.dennisuniform.com with school code DDC010 to start shopping today.

Aftercare Registration

Aftercare Registration for 2024-2025 academic year is NOW OPEN here. If you are a new or returning family, please complete the linked form to reserve your child's spot. There is a $100 deposit per child to reserve your spot and that will be charged to your FACTS account. To submit your form, or if you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Kim O'Brien at kobrien@sjs-needham.org.

Lunch & Recess Volunteers

Check the sign-ups for Lunch & Recess Volunteering using the buttons below.

Gr. 1-5 Lunch & Recess Volunteer
Pre-School Recess
Pre-K Recess
Kindergarten Recess

Sharkbites: This Week's Events

6/10/24 Monday – Field Day

6/11/24 Tuesday – Kindergarten Celebration, 1pm | Last Day of Aftercare | New Parent Orientation, 5pm

6/12/24 Wednesday – Last Day of School | Half-day early dismissal, ECB-12:05pm / Gr. 1-7-12:15pm | PSA End of Year Party 3-5pm

6/13/24 Thursday – NO SCHOOL

6/14/24 Friday – NO SCHOOL | Report Cards Available

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