Congratulations Grade 2

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all our Grade 2 students who celebrated the sacrament of First Holy Communion this past weekend! It's a beautiful milestone in their spiritual journey, marking a deeper connection with their faith and community. We are proud to witness this significant moment in their lives and look forward to supporting them as they continue to grow in their faith and understanding.

Art Show and STREAM Night

Please join us THIS WEDNESDAY 5/8 from 6:00-8:00pm for the 2024 SJS Student Art Show in the Kennedy Center/lower school gym, and take a crack at some student STREAM Challenges in the lower school cafeteria/HUB. This is an open house/drop-in style event. All students and family are welcome!

PSA Mother/Special Person - Son

Buy your tickets now for the Mother/Special Person-Son Backyard Bash this Friday, May 10th, hosted by the PSA! Join us for an evening of cherished traditions, including lawn games, gaga-ball, an ice cream truck, along with a photo booth! Grandmothers, aunts, and special friends are all welcome to join in the fun! We are looking for a few volunteers on the night of the event, please sign up HERE. If you have questions please email May Steinkrauss.

Saint Joe's in the News

We're thrilled to announce that our school has been spotlighted in The Boston Pilot's "Forming the Future" section! The article highlights our innovative upper school education programs, particularly our 6th grade Study Skills and Advisory classes. Dive into the full article to discover how we're shaping young minds and hearts for a brighter future!

MAP Testing

MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) Testing (K-gr. 8) continues this week. 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.

Needham Residents: Bus Registration - Deadline 5/14/24

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 closes on May 14, 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.

Library News: Birthday Book

Thank you to our April Birthday Book Donation Program participants:

Cate Stowell, Michael Medina, Wils Banu, Will Misasi  

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.

Counselors Corner

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental Health Awareness Month was established in1949 to increase awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness in Americans' lives, and to celebrate recovery from mental illness. Mental health is essential for a person's overall health. Mental Health Awareness Month gives all of us a valuable opportunity to celebrate the tremendous strides we have made in promoting mental health and increasing the public's knowledge of effective services and supports. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we’d like to share the following resources with our families. At Saint Joe's, we believe it’s important to educate the whole child and it is our goal to meet your students' needs academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.

Book Fair: Volunteers Needed

We are delighted to bring the Book Fair back to Saint Joe’s! This year, the fair will run from Tuesday, May 28 to Friday, May 31. Please consider volunteering to help HERE to select a time to offer assistance. It takes many hands to help our book fair run smoothly! Your help is greatly appreciated!  

Field Day: BBQ Lunch

Mark your calendars! Field Day, a cherished tradition at Saint Joe's, is set to take place on Monday, June 10th, for our Preschool through Grade 5 students. This year, we're excited to revive the beloved BBQ lunch tradition with a little help from our Saint Joe's dads! To ensure we can host this special BBQ lunch, we're seeking volunteers to assist with the grills and lunch preparation. If you're interested in being a part of this fun and delicious event, please email the Parent-Student Association (PSA) at PSA@sjs-needham.org. Stay tuned for more info and for the sign-up to help with Field Day games.

May Lunch

The May Hot Lunch Calendar is open for orders! Check out the calendar and place your orders.

Lunch & Recess Volunteers

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

Sharkbites: This Week's Events

5/6/24 Monday – MAP Testing continues | Grade Books Open (gr. 3-5), Gr. 2 Progress Reports distributed

5/7/24 Tuesday –

5/8/24 Wednesday – School Nurse Appreciation Day | STUCO Meeting (gr. 2-5) | Art Show & STREAM Night

5/9/24 Thursday – All School Parish Mass, 9am (Ascension of Jesus)

5/10/24 Friday – Kindergarten Mother’s Day Café | Mother/Special Person - Son Event