November 26, 2023

 

Good Evening Saint Joseph School Community. I pray all had a blessed, restful, peaceful Thanksgiving recess. As we prepare to return back to school, I hope all are well and safe. Prior to our recess, we distributed COVID home test to all students who were in attendance. With Covid still in the air, as well as other viruses, we wanted to help our families have something to help protect themin case somonein their home became ill. Pleaseif your child is not feeling well,  please keep them home..

Monday November 27 begins the second Trimester. Report card conferences tenatively scheduled for Friday December 1,2023. You will receive a notice from your child's homeroom teacher to schedule an appointment. The appointment will be either virtual or in person

This week events are as follows:
Monday November 27- School reopens, full day of school.Grades k-2 Tap dance 3-4PM, Grades 4-8 Tap dance 4-5PM, Grades 6-8 Nail Tech 3-5PM
Tuesday November 28-. Full Day, Hip/Hop Classes Grades K-2 3-4 PM; Grades 4-8 4-5PM
Wednesday November 29-FullDay Horseback Club Grades 2-4 4-5:30PM, Grades 6-8 Nail Tech 3-5PM
Thursday November 30- Full Day, Tap Dance Grades K-2 3-4PM, Hip/Hop Grades 3-8 3-4PM, Horseback Club Grades 5-8  4-5:30PM 
Friday December 1- 1:00 Dismissal  Grades K-8 Report Card Conferences (Times to be scheduled by homeroom teacher) Aftercare will be available.  Pre school full day. 
Basketball Practice Schedule: Girls Basketball Monday 11/27 3/4 Girls 6-7:30 Pm. Tuesday 11/28 Jv Girls 6-7:30 PM, 12/2 3/4 3-4:45PM, JV Girls 12:30-4:45PM

Boys Varsity 11/28 7:45-9PM, 11/29 3/4 6:30-8PM. 11/30 JV Boys 6:30-8PM, 12/1 Varsity Boys 6:30-8PM, 12/2 Jv Boys 8:30=10 AM, Varsity  10-11:30 AM, 
3/4 Boys 11:30-1PM
Any questions or concerns contact the team coaches.
If there are any questions or concerns, please contact the school office after 8:00 AM

Thank you for your continued support of SaintJoseph School.

Please take care and God bless.

Ms. Cavaness
Principal

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November 20, 2023

Good afternoon Saint Joseph School Community. We continue to pray that all are well and safe. We all have so much to be thankful during this season  We ask for your prayers for special intentions for those who are in need of our prayers that God will strengthen and keep them in His care.

This is an important message being sent so we may all prepare for the week ahead. It seems despite our efforts to be vigilant in disinfecting, cleaning, hand washing, we just can't seem to  do enough to protect ourselves from these viruses. COVID is alive and spreading, the flu is on the rise and just the general cold. We must go back to wearing masks and keeping our distance. If your child is sick and complains of any symptoms, headache, coughing, chills fever, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, body aches, please keep them home and possibly see a doctor. 

All faculty and staff and anyone entering the building coming to the office must wear a mask. Parents/guardians it is optional for students, but it is highly recommended that students wear a mask while in school. Please encourage your child  about social distancing,  hands free, and avoid touching their neighbor while in
school. .   

This week is a short week. School will be open full days only Monday November 20 and Tuesday November 21 full days. We will be closed Wednesday November 22 thru Friday November 24. We will reopen Monday November 27, 2023. There will be aftercare.

The first Trimester will close this week. Any outstanding work must be completed by Tuesday. Students grades K thur 8 who have been out ill, will be given  consideration by their teacher of work not completed due to illness. Any questions or concerns may be directed to their teacher by email.

The weeks events are as follows:
Monday  November 20 Full day of school Tap Dance Classes Grades k-2, 3:00-4:00 PM, Grades 4-84:00-5:00 PM, Nail Tech Grades 6-8 3-5:00PM
Tuesday November 21 Full day Of School- No Hip/Hop classes

Thank you to all who are assisting in the sale of the World's Finest Chocolate. It is still available..  

If there are any questions or concerns ,kindly contact the school office. The office will be closing at 4:00PM this week.

On behalf of the administration, faculty and staff  of Saint Joseph School, May you have a "Blessed, Safe, Peaceful Thanksgiving"

God  bless,
Ms. Cavaness
Principal

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November 13, 2023

Good evening Saint Joseph School Community. In this season of Thanksgiving, we continue to pray that all continue to be well and safe. We have much to be thankful for and ask for everyone's prayers as we continue on this year's journey.
We thank all families who are supporting our second fundraiser of the World Chocolate Candy Bars. Each box donation is $60.00.If you have not fulfilled your $500.00 fundraiser obligation, you can sell this fundraiser to meet your commitment. 

Wednesday November 15, 2023 is the tuition due date for those families whose due date is the 15th of the month. If there are any questions or concerns, please contact the school office.

Please note: Nail Tech for grades 6 thru 8 will be held Tuesday November 14 and Thursday November 16 3-5PM. Not Monday and Wednesday. this week.

School will be open a full week regular hours with Aftercare available.
This weeks events are as follows:
Monday November 13- School open: Tap Dance grades K-2, 3-4PM,; Grades 3-8 4-5PM
Tuesday November 14- School Open, Hip Hop grades K-2 3-4PM, grades 3-84-5PM, Nail Tec Grades 6-8 3-5PM
Wednesday November 15 School Open, Horseback Club Grades 2-4 4-5:30 PM
Thursday November 16 School Open Horseback Club Grades 4-8 4-5:30 PM, Nail Tech Grades 6-8 3-5PM
Friday November 17- School Open Full Day of School.

Basketball Practice Schedule for the week:
Girls: Monday 11/13- 3&4 grade girls 6:00-7:30 PM,  Tuesday 11/14 JV Girls 6:00-7:30 PM, Saturday 11/18 3/4 and JV Girls 12:30-3PM

Boys: Tuesday 11/14- Varsity Boys 7:45-9:15 PM; Wednesday 11/15-3&4 grade 6:30-8PM, Thursday 11/16-JV Boys 6:30-8PM, Friday 11/17 Varsity Boys 6:30-8PM

Saturday 11/18- 3&4 grade boys 8:30-10 AM. JV Boys 10 Am-11:30AM, Varsity 11:30 -12:30 .

Any questions or concerns , please contact the Coaches

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation of  Saint Joseph School.

God bless,
Ms. Cavaness
Principal

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November 6, 2023
 

Good evening Saint joseph School Community. I continue to pray that all are well and safe. Did you turn your clocks back one hour? I hope you enjoyed this beautiful weather we had this weekend. as we enter this season of Thanksgiving let us remember to thank God for the many blessings he has showered us all with. Please continue to pray for World Peace. During the month of November the Catholic Church celebrates Black History Month in memory of Black Saints and all who have passed on to heaven.

I must bring to your attention that as the weather is changing and flu season is here it is affecting many children who might have respiratory conditions, If  your child is not feeling well , please keep them home. if a child is absent three or more days, a doctors note is required in order to return to school. Also Covid is still around. Remind your child about washing hands and using hand sanitizer. Right now mask are optional. The school has been disinfected over the weekend. It is important that we have your emergency information in the event we need to get in touch with you. If you change your number or move, the school office must be informed of any changes.

We now are in a second fundraiser "World Chocolate Bars" If you wish to participate, call the office or stop by and pick up a box, Each box costs $60.00. This can help you meet your fundraising commitment if he haven't already met the $500.00 obligation. 

Please remember,  Thursday November 9, 2023 is a 1:00 PM Dismissal for all classes and there is No Aftercare. Friday Only grade 8 will dismiss at 1:00 Pm due to their HSPT Test. If your child needs to remain, please contact the school office. Lunch will be served both days.

This weeks schedule
Monday November 6- Full day of school. Tap Dance Grades k-2 3-4PM &  Grades 3-8 4-5PM, Nail Tech class grades 6-8 3-5PM
Tuesday November 7- Full Day of School- Hip Hop Grades k-2 3-4PM & Grades 3-8 4-5PM
Wednesday November 8 Full Day of School Horseback Club Grades2-4 4-5:30 PM Nail Tech Class Grades 6-8 3-5PM
Thursday November 9  All classes 1:00 PM Dismissal, No Aftercare, No Clubs Crazy sock Tag day. Tag Day Dress code in effect . No torn, distressed or written on jeans or tee shirts. Donation $2.00.
Friday November 10 Full Day of school Grades Pre k thru 7, Grades 8 HSPT Test Dismissal 1:00 PM. Aftercare Available. Lunch will be served.
 
Girls and Boys Basketball practices will be announced by Coaches.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call the school office.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation of Saint Joseph School.

God bless,
Ms. Cavaness
Principal

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November 1, 2023
 

Good Evening Saint Joseph School Community. 

I continue to pray that all are well and safe. This week will be full of activities involving our entire school community.

This week is a full week of school.

Tuesday October 31st we will have Halloween Costume Celebration for Grades PreK-3rd Grade.

Please no swords, masks, or any additional objects will be allowed in the building.

Students in grades PreK-3rd may wear their costumes to school.

4th-8th Grade will have a Tag Day for $1.00.

Students may dress in Halloween or Fall colors.

There will be no Tag Day on Thursday November 2nd. 

Tap Dance and Hip Hop classes will take place this week.

Kindergarten-2nd Gr. Tap Dance class is on Mondays and Thursdays 3PM-4PM.

3rd-8th Gr. Tap Dance Class is on Mondays 4PM-5PM and Fridays 3PM-4PM.

Hip Hop Class for Kindergarten-2nd Gr. will be on Tuesday and Friday 3PM-4PM.

3rd-8th Gr. Hip Hop class will be on Tuesdays 4PM-5PM and Thursdays 3PM-4PM.

4H Horseback Riding Club for grades 2nd-4th will be on Wednesdays from 4PM-5:30PM.

4H Horseback Riding Club for grades 4th-8th will be on Thursdays from 4PM-5:30PM.

Nail Tech Program for 6th-8th Gr. girls will be on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3PM-5PM.

We are asking parents of those students who have signed up for the dance and club activities to please make sure your child is in attendance.

It has come to our attention that parents are paying for the after-school activities but some students are not attending the class or club.

We do not want parents wasting their money.

Our 2nd Fundraiser will begin on November 1st with the Worlds Famous Chocolate Bars.

You may pick up the chocolate boxes before November 1st.

Please contact Ms. Courtney at ccavaness@stjosepheo.com with your child's name and the number of boxes you would like.

Parents you still have the option to opt-out of fundraising and administration can apply the $500 fundraising obligation to your tuition. 

For those families who have not fulfilled their $500 Fundraising Obligation, please use this fundraiser to help you meet that obligation.

Basketball Practice Schedule is as follows:

Wed. 11/1 - 3rd & 4th Gr. Boys - 6:15PM-7:45PM
Thurs. 11/2 - 5th & 6th Gr. Boys - 6:15PM-7:45PM
Fri. 11/3 - 7th & 8th Gr. Boys - 6:15PM-7:45PM
Sat. 11/4 - TBA

Any questions or concerns, please contact the school office. Thank you for your continued support and cooperation of Saint Joseph School.

Please Take Care

God Bless,
Ms. Cavaness
Principal

October 23, 2023

Good evening Saint Joseph School Community. I continue to pray that all are well and safe. This week will be full of activities involving our entire school community.
This week is a full week of school. Regular entrance and dismissal times. Grades 2 thru 5 will visit Doyle Farms, Tuesday October 24, 2023. Students must arrive regular time 8:00 AM. Buses will begin loading at 8:30 AM. They will leave promptly at 9:00 AM. Students are to wear their gym uniforms. Students who do not eat school lunch must bring their lunch. Lunch will be provided for other students. Students may bring money to shop in souvenir shop. Students should arrive back at school between 3:15 and 3:30 PM. Aftercare will be available. Students not attending trip must stay home.

Tuesday October 24- 8th graders will be measured or cap & gown and class ring. No Money needed. Included in graduation fee.

Favorite tee shirt tag day Wednesday October 25. Tag Day Dress code in effect No torn, distressed or inappropriate wording on jeans or tees shirts. Donation $2.00

First Trimester Progress reports will be distributed Wednesday October 25, 2023. Any questions or concerns, please direct to the teacher through their email.

Tuition payment due October 15 must be paid by October 25, to avoid $50.00 late fee on October 26, 2023.

School Picture Day Thursday October 26, 2023, Students must wear school uniform, Must bring picture day envelope with money enclosed. Please exact change. If you order online , please write confirmation number on envelope. All students must take pictures even if you are not buying. 

Thursday October 26, 6:00-8:00 PM,  SFIC Eric Legrand event at Seton Hall University , Students and parents who have received scholarships are expected to attend. You must have called into school office to register for the Free event .Refreshments will be served. 

Thursday October 26 Aftercare will close at 5:30 PM. Please make arrangements for pick up.

This week events are as follows.
Monday October 23- Tap Dance Grades Kdg.-2 3-4PM , Tap dance Grades 3-8, 4-5PM , Nail Tech Grades 6-8 3-5PM
Tuesday October 24-Grades 2-5 Field Trip,  Hip Hop- Grades kdg- 2 3-4pm Grades 3-8 4-5PM
Wednesday October 25-Tag Day,  Nail Tech Grades 6-8 3-5PM, Horseback Club Grades 2-4 4-5:30PM 
Thursday October 26- School Picture Day, Tap Dance- Grades Kdg-2 3-4PM, Hip Hop Grades 3-8 3-4PM;  Horseback Club Grades 5-8 4-5:30 PM
Friday October 27- Tap Dance grades 3-8 3-4PM, Hip Hop grades KDG-2 3-4PM

Basketball Schedule: First payment due Monday October 23, 2023- end to office in envelope AA and name.
Girls practice: Tuesday October 24 JV and 3/4 grade 6-7:30PM, Saturday October 28, 9-11AM, Sunday October 29 2-4PM
Boys Practice To be announced

Any questions or concerns, please contact the school office. Thank you for your continued support and cooperation of saint Joseph School.

Please take care

God bless,
Ms. Cavaness
Principal

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October 16, 2023
 

SFIC Event 10/26/23

Good evening Saint Joseph School Community. This is an IMPORTANT Announcement. Parents/Guardians of Students who received a scholarship from Scholarship Fund for Inner city Children.

If you will be attending the event at Seton Hall University on October 26, 2023 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM sponsored by SFIC with Eric LeGrand the Rutgers Football player who was injured and now has an amazing organization "Believe" You must call  St. Joseph School office or email kcavaness@stjosepheo.com if you will be attending. I received a call today from SFIC needing the number of persons attending so they can make sure they have enough refreshments.

The Scholarship Fund has helped many of our families with the scholarships which help you afford the tuition here. We are a school who receives many scholarships and we need to support these events given by SFIC throughout the school year. 

Please let us know Tomorrow, October 17 if you will be attending and how many in your family will attend. They have even invited students and families who did not receive scholarships.

Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter.

Have a good evening.

Ms. Cavaness

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October  16, 2023
 

Good evening Saint Joseph School Community. I continue to pray for everyone's safety and health. We have been asking for our students to pray for world peace and pray for the souls of those who have lost their lives. 
Those families who received scholarship awards from the Scholarship Fund for Inner City Children are asked to register by this Thursday October 19 for the event  featuring Eric LeGrand at Seton Hall University on Thursday October 26 from  6:00 PM -8:00 PM . It is important that St. Joseph School participates. We are one of the  elementary schools in the Archdiocese of Newark who has a large number of students who receive the scholarships. Even if you did not get a scholarship, students are invited to attend, Eric LeGrand is the Rutgers football player who was injured during a football game that left him paralyzed. Please St. Joseph let us show up and support this event. You must register for this event, Call Daisy Espana at 973-497-4581 or email daisy,espana@rcan.org.
On Wednesday October 18 grades Pre-K thru 1 will travel to Doyle Farm , in Flemington, NJ and on Friday October 20, grades 2 thru 5 will travel to Doyle Farm.
Students are to wear their gym uniforms and school lunch will be provided. If your child does not eat school lunch, they are to bring their lunch.
Students are to arrive at their regular time. Those students not attending are to remain home. Students can bring spending money. Place in envelope with name , grade and amount.
Please encourage and discuss with your child/children that taking part in ay school activities, field trips, basketball, and extra curicular activities is a privilege. It requires following school policy of good behavior, completing class assignments, and being respectful at all times.
The following are the events for the week: This is a full week of school regular hours.
Monday October 16- Tap Dance Grades K-2 3PM-4PM, Grades 3-8 4PM-5PM  Nail Class Grades 6-8 3-5PM
Tuesday October 17-  Hip Hop  Grades K-2 3-4PM Grades 3-8 4-5PM
Wednesday October 18- Nail Class Grades 6-8 3-5PM, Horseback Club- Grades 2-4 4-5:30PM 
Thursday October 19- Tap Dance Grades k-2 3-4PM Hip Hop Grades 3-8,3Pm-4PM  Horseback Club Grades 5-8 4-5:30PM  Fall Tag Day, Tag day dress code in effect, no torn, distressed or written on jeans or tee shirts. Donation $2.00 
Friday October 20- Tap Dance Grades 3-8 3-4PM
Basketball: Students will be notified if they have been selected for the team. There will be a mandatory Parent meeting Thursday October 19 at 6:00 PM to sign your child up and get important information about  the 2023-2024 season. You must contact Coach Riddick jriddick@stjosepheo.com for more information.

Please contact the school office for any questions or concerns. Thank you for your continued support of St. Joseph School

God bless,
Ms. Cavaness
Principal. 

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October 9, 2023
 

Good morning Saint Joseph School Community. I continue to pray all are well and safe. I hope all are enjoying this crisp, sunny Monday morning with your family.

Due to the repair of the main entrance steps on Telford Street, this entrance will be closed Monday October 9 and Tuesday October 10.All Prek 3&4 students are to use Crawford Street Entrance. Students grades K-8 must use Tremont Avenue entrance. If any parent needs to come into the office. please enter through Tremont Avenue. Dismissal for grades 3, 4, and 5 will be in the parking lot between the school and convent. Please do not pull in or park in this driveway.

This week the Tap dance/Hip Hop and Horseback clubs will begin.as follows: Permission slips and fees must be turned in By the 10th of each month. 
Grades K-2 Tap Dance Mondays and Thursdays 3-4 PM, Hip/Hop Tuesdays and Fridays 3-4PM Fee $15.00 Monthly
Grades 3-8Tap Dance  Mondays 4-5PM; Fridays 3-4PM, Hip/Hop Tuesdays 4-5PM Thursdays 3-4PM Fee $15. 00 Monthly
Horseback Riding Club- Grades 2-4 Wednesdays 4-5:30 PM  Grades 5-8Thursdays 4-5:30 PM- Fee- $25.00 Monthly
Nail Tech Club , Grades 6-8, Mondays and Wednesdays 3-5 PM  Fee- $25.00 Monthly

This weeks events are as follows:
Monday October 9- School Closed
Tuesday October 10- School Open Regular Hours
Wednesday October 11- School Open regular hours
Thursday October 12- School Open regular hours- Crazy Sock Tag Day. Tag Day dress code in effect. No torn, distressed or written on jeans or tee shirts Donation $2.00   
Friday October 13- School Open regular hours full day of school School Mass 9:00 AM in Church. Fall fund raiser ends . Please send in order forms with money by Friday October 13. Youmay order online. All orders will be sent to the address on your order form.

Any parent/guardian interested in joining the Parent home association executive board are invited to attend a meeting Thursday October 12 at 6:00 Pm in the small cafeteria, Meeting should last only one hour. Please send your name to the school office. 

Basketball schedule for the week: All boys and girls  interested in playing must attend in order to be considered for the team. All interested must carry practice sneakers and dry tee shirt into gym, Students must wear sweat pants to and rom the gym. 
Boys: 3 & 4 grades Wednesday October11 6:15-7:45PM,  Grades 5&6 Thursday October 12 6:15-7:45PM  Grades 7&8 Friday October 13 6:15-7:45 PM
Girls; All grades 3-8 Tuesday October 10 6-7:30 PM Saturday October 14 and Sunday October 15 2-4:00 PM

Participation in all extra curricular activities including basketball and field trips is a privilege . Students must demonstrate good behavior, complete all classwork and homework assignments. Seek extra help if needed.. 

An observation, all male students must wear a black or brown belt with their school pants. Students grades 5-8 must wear a blue oxford button down shirt or blouse. 
All students must be in a black, brown o navy blue rubber sol shoe. All students must be in proper uniform by November 1, 2023. We recycle uniforms students out grow,

Please help us develop our students into responsible, healthy , and caring individuals. It takes a village to raise our children

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation of Saint Joseph School East Orange

God bless,
Ms. Cavaness
Principal

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October 1, 2023

Good evening Saint Joseph School Community. I continue to pray that everyone is well and safe. Praise God that the rains have finally stopped and we can look forward to a dry, sunny week. October has arrived and we're looking forward to the month of the Rosary, as we pray daily to our Mother Mary. who continues to intercede and protect all of us.

This week one of our afterschool activities will begin Learning to design Nails for girls in grades 6 thru 8. All girls participating must have a signed permission slip, donation $25.00 a month. The class will take place Monday and Wednesday from 3-5PM in the computer lab . The girls will be dismissed from Tremont Avenue exit. The other activities will take place beginning the week of October 9, 2023.

Boys and Girls basketball workouts and tryouts schedules will be sent home this week. Please lookout for the basketball parent meeting announcement soon. 

This week's activities are as follows:
Fall Map Testing for grades 2 thru 8 will begin Tuesday October 3, 2023. Please make sure your child is getting  a good night sleep, eats a good breakfast and does not become stressed. These tests advise the administration and teachers .of where there are gaps and guide in instruction in reading , math and language arts.
Testing will be done in the mornings only.
Monday thru Thursday are full days of school. Friday is a 1:00 dismissal with aftercare provided. The charge for those needing aftercare i1:00-3:00 is $20.00. If your child is enrolled in aftercare, no additional charge.
The monthly Breakfast/Lunch  menus for October will be posted on the school Web page. The Fall Fundraiser has been extended to Friday October 13, 2023. All order forms and monies are due. You may place orders online.

Please review the Student/Parent Handbook about tardies. Students grades K thru 8 must be in the gym by 8:00 AM or before. Students are considered late if they arrive at 8:00 AM. Detentions will be given for 3- lates, warning notices will be sent for those students who had 5 or more lates in the month of September.

Sneakers can only be worn on gym days or Tag days. Thursday October 5 will be a Fall tag day. Tag day dress code policy will be in effect. Donation $2.00.. 

Grades K thru 8, Please check your email for your PowerSchool login during the month of October. Here you can check your child's academic progress Any questions or concerns, please contact your child's teacher by email or note. Please give them 24 hours to respond. If no response contact the school office.

Any other questions or concerns, contact the school office.

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

God bless,
Ms. Cavaness
Principal

 

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September 25, 2023

Good evening Saint Joseph School Community. I pray all are well and safe. I wish to thank everyone  for the many birthday blessings and greetings I received over this past week. It's a blessing to see another year. As we together journey through this schoolyear, I pray we can work through the challenges we will face and resolve together. This year together we will live our motto, "Faith, Friends, Family, Future" .Through our Faith in God, we will gain Friends, continue to be a school  Family and together prepare for our Future.

Please remember we are having our first fundraiser of the year. It ends October 6, 2023. Each family received a packet. You may order online. The September 15th tuition payment is past due. You have until September 25, 2023 to make the payment to avoid a $50.00 late fee being applied September 26, 2023. If you have any questions, or concerns, please contact the school office..

All emergency cards and forms are due in the school office. If you have not received or filled them out, , please contact the school office.
Any student requiring medication to be administered during the school day, must have a physician/parent/guardian form on file in the health office.
Please review the School Breakfast and Lunch Menu  for this week posted on the school web page. 

Wednesday September 27, 2023 at 6:00 PM is our "Back to School Night" There will be a meeting in the school gymnasium and then you will visit the classrooms.  There will be recycled uniforms available on the school stage after the meeting.

This week]s events are as follows: Aftercare is available all week.
Monday September 25- Full day of school 
Tuesday September 26- Full day of school/
Wednesday September 27- Full Day of School, Back to School Night 6:00 PM
Thursday September 28- Full day of school Favorite sport tee shirt Tag day.. Tag day dress code in effect. $2.00 Donation.
Friday September 29- Full day of school

Any questions or concerns can  be directed to the school office. School office hours 7:30 AM-4:00 PM.

Thank you for your continued cooperation and support of Saint Joseph School.

God bless,

Ms. Cavaness
Principal

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September 18, 2023

Good evening Saint Joseph School Community. I continue to pray that all are well and safe. Thank you to all families who came out to the important information meetings last week. If you were unable to attend the meetings, there were important forms given out that must be signed out and returned to the school office no later than Tuesday September 19, 2023. If you need the forms, please contact the school office Monday September 18 and they will be sent home for you to sign and return. Also the Stay home packet and Student /Parent Handbook will also be sent home, this includes the tentative yearly school calendar.
.Our first Fall Fundraiser packets were distributed to each family through the oldest child in the family. It will run through October 6, 2023. If extra order sheets are needed, please contact the office. 

The following are the week events:

Monday September 18: Full day of school ,  Aftercare available all week.

Tuesday September 19- Full day of school - Aftercare available all week

Wednesday September 20- Full day of school, Prek 3 & Prek-4 Parent Meeting , 6:00 PM in Pre k classes.

Thursday September 21- Full day of school Aftercare available all week, Tag day Fall colors, Tag Day Dress Code Policy in effect. Donation $2.00 

Friday September 22- Full day of school- Aftercare available all week

Please check the  Breakfast and Lunch Menu on the school web page. www.stjosepheo.com

If they are any questions or concerns, please contact the school office.

Thank you for your continued cooperation and support of St. Joseph School

God bless,
Ms. Cavaness
Principal

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September 11, 2023

Good evening Saint Joseph School Community, I continue to pray that all are well and safe. Congratulations to our school community as we got off to a great start despite the challenges of the heat  Let us continue to pray and work together to meet all challenges we may face this schoolyear.

Students should come dressed in their gym uniforms on their gym days only. Due to the delay in delivery from our vendor, ,students may wear navy blue sweat pants with a gold or yellow  tee shirt 
 The students in grade K-8 must be in the gym by 7:55AM  or earlier .At 8:00AM they  must enter through Telford Street. They will be considered late. Students must be in school uniform if not their gym day. Re-cycled clothing will be available after each meeting this week on the school stage.
Please prepare students the night before school so hey can arrive on time and have all that they need for school. Since all schools are open, please plan your travel time. Please make sure you have signed up for aftercare. The building opens at 6:30 AM each day Grades K-8 Breakfast served 7:30 AM-7:55 AM in little cafeteria.

This week  we will have very important information meetings. Beginning at 5:00 PM you may arrive to fill out documents which must be kept on file for the school year 
Beginning at 6:00PM an information meeting will be held. At least one person from each family must attend. 
Monday- September 11- School is open full day. The following classes have gym:Prek-3, Prek-4,  Grades K, 5, 3. Aftercare begins 3-6 PM

Tuesday September 12- School open- Gym classes: Grades 1, 2,3, 4, 6:. 8th grade ONLY mandatory information  meeting 6:00 PM

Wednesday September 13 School Open- Gym classes Grades 7, 4, K, 8:. Grades 6&7 ONLY mandatory information meeting 6:00 PM

Thursday September 14- School Open Gym Classes Grades 4, 1, 2, 6:   Tag day-School colors: Blue  and gold. Tag day dress code policy in effect. No torn distressed or written on jeans or tee shirts. Boys no earrings. No midriffs, Knee length shorts. Donation $2.00. Grades K thru 5 ONLY mandatory information meeting 6:00 PM

Friday September 15- School open full day. Opening School Mass 9:00AM church, Gym classes grades 8, 3, 5, 7..Investment day-( Tuition due )

Breakfast and lunch menus are posted on School web page. (w ww.stjosepheo.com) If not eating school lunch, students must bring lunch from home. Please make sure you have listed all allergies. We can not heat food and we are a "Peanut Free School". No peanut butter sandwiches or any peanut foods allowed.

Dismissal: 2:50 PM Crawford Street- Grades K, 1. 2:  Telford Street-  2:50 PM Grades 3, 4, 5, Tremont Ave- 2:50 PM Grade 6, 2:55 PM Grade 7,  3:00 PM Grade 8
The oldest child in a family will go to the youngest child's dismissal door. All students not picked up by 3:00 PM will be placed in aftercare.

Any questions or concerns, please contact school office. Hours 7:30 AM- 4:00 PM. all other hours by appointment. Parents are not allowed in school building at anytime. You must report to school office.

Thank you for your cooperation and support. Please continue to take care, be well and safe.

God bless, 
Ms. Cavaness
Principal

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September 4 - 8, 2023


WELCOME to Saint Joseph School Community for the 2023-2024 school year. I pray that all are well and safe. I hope that you are enjoying this beautiful weather we are having over this weekend. We look forward to a great year where we will collaboratively create a school culture where there is a partnership with parents, teachers, and administration, to ensure the success for all students  to reach their highest potential, academically, socially, emotionally , physically and spiritually, in a positive and safe environment. We will work to empower students to develop character, build confidence, and inspire them to be lifelong learners who take a vested interest in their learning.
Our caring and creative faculty and staff have done an amazing job in preparing creative and attractive learning spaces for our students We are looking forward to a successful  school year.

The following is our schedule for the opening of Saint Joseph School. This week will be full days of school with no aftercare. Aftercare will begin Monday September 11, 2023. Breakfast and lunch will be served. You may drop off beginning 6:30 AM if necessary at Tremont Avenue entrance.
 
Monday September 4- School Closed' 
Tuesday September 5- Pre K 3 and Pre-K 4 opens; Hours 7:30 AM=4:00 PM- Entrance and Dismissal Crawford Street Entrance No Aftercare
Wednesday September 6- Friday September 8: Grades K-8 OPENS:. Arrival  8:00 AM: Students enter through Tremont Avenue.  Prayers and Announcements will be held every morning in gymnasium. Please do not drop off in front of door on Tremont Avenue.
 
Dismissal  2:50 PM: Crawford Street: Grades K, 1, 2,  Telford Street- Grades 3, 4, 5  Tremont Ave- Grades 6, 7, 8.

Breakfast and Lunch will be served beginning first day of school. We do not heat food brought from home. We are a Peanut Free School. Healthy Snacks are encouraged. Menus for all grades will be messaged on Monday September 4, 2023. Pre-k classes meals are served in classrooms. Breakfast for Grades K-8 served in little cafeteria 7:30 AM-7:55 AM. Please make sure all students items are marked with first and last name.

This year is a new beginning for Saint Joseph School Community. Tardiness will not be acceptable. If we are looking to establish positive partnerships, we must establish good habits to inspire our students to be the best they can be.

The school office hours will be 7:30-3:30 PM. All other hours are by appointment only.

Thank you for entrusting your child/children to Saint Joseph School East Orange

Please continue to be safe and take care.

God bless,

Ms. Cavaness
Principal

 

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