Good evening Saint Joseph School Community. I continue to hope that all are well and safe. Thank you to the Athletic Association Parents, students, faculty  and families who came out and supported the Family day. All had great fun and enjoyment. 

This week we are in school full days, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Wednesday school is closed to all classes as the administration, teachers and staff must attend a professional development training in Kearny. School will be closed Wednesday March 26, 2025.

All after school activities will take place Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. All March fees should be paid for students to participate. Students in tap dance must bring their tap shoes to class or they will not be able to participate

Thursday March 27 is a Purple and White Tag Day as we are in the season of lent. Tag Day dress policy is in effect. No distressed, torn or written on jean or tee shirts. No clogs or crocs can be worn. Donation is $2.00. 

Each class has a Lenten box to collect spare change for the benevolent collection to support our church St. Joseph. Students can bring in pennies or spare change to place in the box in their class.

Reminder: The March 15th tuition is due by March 25th to avoid the $50.00 late fee. You must have called in or emailed Ms. Courtney if there would be a problem paying by this date.

The Scholarship Fund for Inner City Children is having an assistance afternoon on Thursday March 27  from 4:30 until 7:00 PM for anyone applying having difficulty. applying. You must call for an appointment 973 497-4283. Leave your name, phone number and email.

The Spring Fundraiser online is open to place orders until Tuesday March 25, 2025.. Only online orders. Thank you to all who participated.

The second Trimester report cards were handed out on Friday March 21, 2025 to those students whose parents did not have to meet with the teacher.
If there are questions or concerns, please email your child's teacher

Registration for the 2025-2026 School year will begin Monday March 31, 2025. Summer Enrichment and Camp information will be sent home this week.

Any concerns or questions, please contact the school office between the hours of 8:00 Am and 4:00 PM.

Thank you for your continued support of St. Joseph School East Orange.

Please continue to take care,

God bless,
Ms. Cavaness
Principal