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Dear Parents, This week we welcomed the 3 and 4 year old preschoolers. It is great having everyone back in session! Thomas Edison Award for Excellence in STEM Education Congratulations SJJ faculty, staff and students for receiving the 2021 - 2022 Thomas Edison Award for Excellence in STEM Education. I am so proud of their hard work. This shows the strength of their efforts in getting back to innovative STEM learning. Lego Club This session of Lego Club for grades 5-8 is full and closed. We will have another session starting in March. Registration for that session will come out at [...]

Dear Parents, Movie Night What a great night! Thank you to everyone that came out to our first movie night. It was a great success! I can’t wait for the next one! Thank you teachers and staff for putting together such a fun family event! Save the Dates We are putting some important dates on our calendar and want to keep you informed of when these events will be happening. High School Night at Sts. Joseph and John (Grades 6-8) - Tuesday, September 27 6-7pm First Responder Prayer Service -  Friday, September 30 at 1:15pm (parents and relatives may attend) Grandparent’s [...]

Dear Parents, Afternoon Pick Up If you live in Strongsville and your child(ren) qualifies for riding the bus, SJJ and Strongsville highly recommend your child(ren) ride the bus home. Our SJJ students are the only students on the bus when they are heading home for the day and the bus drivers don’t pick up any additional students from other schools. I have noticed the last few days that our pick up line has been backed up onto Pearl Road causing cars to block turn lanes entering the parking lot, such as the lane turning right into the parking lot. By blocking [...]

Dear Parents, It was great to have our building filled again with our K-8th graders this week. We are looking forward to a full week next week. Thank you to the Strongsville Police Department for being on campus throughout the week. It is great to have your presence on campus. PTU Board Position We have an opening on the PTU Board for Secretary. If you have an interest in helping in this position or have questions, please email [email protected] by Monday, August 22nd. We hope to select a new member by end of next week. Thank you! Role Description: Secretary ---- keeps [...]

It was a great first day of school! I was happy to see everyone in the building today. I'm looking forward to welcoming the Kindergarten boys for their first day tomorrow. Just a reminder, if you haven't signed up for the Parent Alert System, please do so. I will no longer be using the Remind App. Please see the directions below. Parent Alert Communication System SJJ will be using a new communication system to help improve and facilitate communication with our families. Parent Alert will allow us to send out communications via Text, Email, and Voice Messages for all type of [...]

Dear Parents, Thank you to all that attended Meet the Teacher Night. It was nice to see people back in the building. I am looking forward to seeing all your children on Tuesday!  I hope had a relaxing and enjoyable summer. Volunteers Needed Lunchroom and recess help is needed!  Grab a friend and do it together or come meet some new SJJ parents!  Your kids will love to see you during the school day!  Time commitment is only about an hour and a half!  Contact Wendy DePauw at [email protected] for more information or to get involved today! Kindergarten Orientation Kindergarten Orientation [...]

Dear Parents, Class Lists Class lists will not be posted this year on the school doors. On Monday, August 8th be looking for an email from your child’s homeroom teacher between 1pm - 3pm. Office Hours The school office will be open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8am - 12pm. It will be closed on Wednesday for an all staff training. School Uniforms Please note the girl's uniform changes that were implemented are meant to be a phase in process. Both blouses and polos will be acceptable uniform policy for the 2022-2023 school year. We understand there are many items [...]

Dear Parents, Happy Friday! I hope you are enjoying the beautiful weather. Office Hours The school office will be open Wednesday, August 3 - Friday, August 5 from 8am - 12pm. Handbook Please take time to review our 2022-2023 SAS Handbook. There have been some updates. Staff Update Mrs. Giel and Mrs. Helman will not be returning to SJJ. Both ladies will be spending additional time with their parents and family. I would like to thank both Mrs. Giel and Mrs. Helman for their dedication over the years at SJJ. They will be greatly missed. Meet the Teacher Night Below is [...]

Dear Parents, Happy July! I hope everyone is enjoying their summer. I just wanted to send you a note as we are a little more than a month away from starting the 2022-2023 school year. Our theme for this school year is We Rise by Lifting Others.  Below is our Meet the Teachers and Supply Drop Off (1st - 8th) schedule which is Wednesday, August 10, 2022 from 6 - 7:30pm.  All school meeting and information 6 - 6:20pm St. Joseph Church     Grade Meetings - the same meeting will be done in each session. 1st - 3rd grade 6:30 - 7pm (in [...]

Dear Parents, It is truly hard to believe it is that time of the year. I want to congratulate our 8th graders. I wish them the best of luck in high school and in the future. Go out and represent SJJ and make us proud. Thank you everyone for supporting our Spring Raffle and helping during our Carnival. This was a successful night and it was great seeing so many families on campus and enjoying their evening with us. Just a reminder, the last day of school is Friday, May 27. It will be an early dismissal day. Students will be [...]