Attention:  Before School UpdatesGreetings…As we get closer to the opening of school , please note the following:

1.  This Wed , August 18, Welcome Dinner for Parents Old and New…let us know by noon if attending..no cost, byob

2.  Save October 1 for Golf Tournament..It is going to be our biggest and best!

3.  Our wonderful school secretary , aka the real principal, Angela had some emergency surgery . She is doing well and is at            home recuperating. If you would like to send a card , Angela Passacantilli, 30 Ashcroft rd., Medford, MA 02155.

     PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS !

4.  Some extra Sept. dates….
     Sept 20: Curriculum Night , 6:30 pm
     Sept 24: Picture Day
     Sept 30: Back to School Family Mass, 6:30
     Sept 8-30: Membership Drive for Parent Group

5.  Snacks and lunches available for purchase starting the 8th

6.  After School Program available starting Day 1.

***** Welcome Back Letter posted on website

*****Info on Golf Tournament posted on website

Recent St. Joseph’s Grad initiates FundraiserWhen St. Joseph student Courtney Erickson read about Bella Tucker in the May 9th issue of the Boston Herald, she knew she had to do something.

Bella Tucker is an eight year old girl from Londonderry New Hampshire and lived a very normal and active little girl’s life until last Easter. On that day she complained of a fever and headache and went to bed early. Her parents thought she had the flu. But by 5:30 am she developed a temperature of 103 and was rushed to the hospital.

Handing Over the GavelOn May 14, 2010 Student Council President Connor Lonergan handed over the gavel to incoming president Nina Surabian. The ceremony took place at Saint Joseph Church with 400 people in attendance. During the ceremony, the roles and responsibilities of the new officers were reviewed. Messages from Father Joseph Diem and outgoing president Connor Lonergan were complemented by Nina Suirabian’s inaugural address.

Second Graders Bring Literature to Life

Children's Book Week....	Second grade students at St. Joseph School had the chance to really explore the characters they have been reading about. Participating in National Children’s Book Week, each student came to school dressed as the character from their latest book and reported to the class about the story as if he or she was said character. Students said they enjoyed being someone else even though it was just for a little while.  view full size slideshow

2010 School Uniform PricingJ.B. Edwards 2010 School Uniform Price List is available - more info

in pdf format for viewing/printing
* includes 4 pages Girls K-5, 6-8 ; Boys K-5, 6-8

Price List Here

School Bucks Program

School Bucks ....	Thank you to all of our Saint Joseph School families for participating in the School Bucks Program. We came in 4th place and were awarded a check for $1,000.00 from the Meadow Glen Mall. view full size slideshow

2010-2011 Tuition Rates - NO INCREASE

Tuition Rates for the 2010-2011 School Year will not increase.  Rates will remain same as this year.

New Testing Program Reflects Solid Curriculum at St. Joseph’s

As part of a new assessment endeavor by the Archdiocese of Boston Catholic Schools Office, all parochial school students took the new Stanford 10 Achievement Tests. The Stanford 10 has been recently reissued after updating the exam with contemporary educational requirements especially in the areas of interpretative and critical reading strategies and more sophisticated 21st century mathematics topics. Unlike the MCAS which measures a set criteria, the Stanford is a comprehensive test of all essential skills across the curriculum.

3rd Qtr: Congratulations to all the students who achieved honors  Highest Honors
 

Grade 8
Mark Cangiano, Stephen DiMauro, Courtney Erickson, Daniel Fothergill, Giulia LaRocca, Tessa McLaughlin, Courtney Mitchell, Juliana Naso, Kevin Nguyen, Madeleine O’Mara, Alison Shanahan

Grade 7
Nolan Arbuckle, Clare Doncaster, Nina Forcellati, Megan Fung, John Glynn, Ericka Luongo, Matthew Minchello, Kelsey O’Keefe, Brendan Regan, Tess Regan, Robert Rockwell, Ali Summers, Melahicia Virgile

Grade 6
Ryan Arbuckle, Gianfranco Colella, Claudia Curro, Cameron Doyle, Leah Harris, Patrick McClellan, Shannon McGurty, Christina McLellan, Michelle Nguyen, Patrick O’Mara, Jennifer Ong, Maggie Pendenza, Arthur Phung, Edward Tan, Stanley Ung

Grade 5
Jack Albanese, George Bailey, Samantha Baker, John Corbett, Cecile Denton, Shawn Maloney, Evan Marks, Olivia Marks, Liam Shaughnessy, Colleen Tenney, Jeffrey Wang

Dedication of Sr. Catherine & Sr. Elizabeth

Dedication Ceremony....	"WOW....what a night!!!! On Friday, May 7th, Saint Joseph School celebrated two outstanding woman, Sister Elizabeth and Sister Catherine. The evening was spectacular. With over 300 guests in attendance, Sister Catherine and Sister Elizabeth, were completely taken by surprise to see so many faces, old and new, in one room with one purpose in mind - to honor them. As the bagpipes played, family, faculty, alumni and friends joined together to make the evening a magical event and listen to many heartwarming stories by various speakers. By far, one of the most memorable moments was the hilarious and truly genuine roast by Mr. John Donato...Mr. Donato was a former colleague of the Sisters, at St. Joe's and he reminisced about "the good old days" with the Sisters. view full size slideshow