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The Tradition Continues First Grade is happy to carry on the tradition of dressing as Saints on All Saints Day! (First grade students do not dress in costumes for Halloween). This year's celebration will be on Wednesday, November 1st. Parents are welcome to join us at the All Saints Mass/Parade at 8:05 a.m. on November 1st at St. Joseph's Church. We hope to see you there! Ed Choice Update If you've been waiting a month or longer for your Acceptance Letter (after receiving notification that your income has been verified) from the State, you may want to reach out to the [...]

Dear Saints Joseph and John School Families, “Hold fast to the hope that lies before us.” – Hebrews 6:18 There is much good news to share this week! Please read on for more information about our school. At SJJ, we feel blessed to be able to work hard for the good of your children-- to help them learn and grow in their Catholic faith and foster a passion for learning. HOPEFUL FOR A PLAYGROUND Consistent with our theme of the year, we are hopeful for a playground to be built! The fundraising efforts have begun. Please note that the playground is [...]

The State’s application deadline for the full Scholarship amount is quickly approaching. Please be sure you have made any necessary corrections, and completed the Income Verification application online. The School is responsible for submitting each student’s application (that the parent completed and submitted to the School), birth certificate, proof of address (submitted by the parent), and custody information where necessary. Parents are responsible for completing the Income Verification application online and submitting all necessary documentation. BOTH parts of the application must be completed to receive any award. As you receive the email from the State that they have completed your income [...]

As we as a school community strive to be hopeful disciples of Christ, teachers and staff will be rewarding students with “Caught Being GREAT” cards when a student does something exceptional, something that is out of the ordinary and GREAT! The goal of the program is to uplift those who are going above and beyond, but also to maintain the spontaneity of good actions, as not always will there be a tangible “reward” for doing what is GREAT. When acting in service, like Christ, we are validating the lives of others, those whom we encounter. When a student receives the card, [...]

Dear Saints Joseph and John School Families, “Hold fast to the hope that lies before us.” – Hebrews 6:18 The new season gives many opportunities to see the beauty of God unfold. October is a time when we focus on the Rosary, school is back in routine, and there are plenty of fun fall activities. We have many opportunities to see the artistry of God! Please read on for important information about our school. SPIRIT WEAR DAY Be sure to dress in your favorite SJJ Vikings spirt wear tomorrow! Spirit wear must be paired with uniform bottoms. Speaking of uniforms, please [...]

Dear Saints Joseph and John School Families, “Hold fast to the hope that lies before us.” – Hebrews 6:18 As September concludes, we are grateful for the experiences of the past month and look with eager minds to October for more spiritual and academic growth. MAP ASSESSMENTS We will assess students next week who may have missed their assessments this past week. MAP results and growth goals will be shared during parent teacher conferences. Parent teacher conferences are scheduled for Tuesday, October 3 and Thursday, October 12. We look forward to these conversations in partnership for the best for each of [...]

Dear Saints Joseph and John School Families, “Hold fast to the hope that lies before us.” – Hebrews 6:18 Entering the final week of September, we are blessed to be able to look back at a month full of great events like PTU’s restaurant night (a special thank you to PTU!), our back to school night, and our first all-school Mass of the school year! The week ahead is also full of many noteworthy happenings in our school community: Monday, September 25 is Picture Day at school, so please have your child dress up for the occasion following the school's out [...]

“Training in singing, in singing in choir, is not only an exercise of the external hearing and voice; it is also an education of interior hearing, the hearing of the heart, an exercise and an education in life and peace.” - Pope Benedict XVI What: One combined youth choir for both Strongsville Parishes and SJJ School. Who: Directed by Melissa and Luke Massery, Music Directors. When: Three “sessions” per year, like a sport, with weekly rehearsals. Why: To make Mass beautiful, enjoy friendship, learn proper singing/music, glorify God. Where: Both churches and school Masses - the “School Mass” choir and the [...]

Dear Saints Joseph and John School Families, “Hold fast to the hope that lies before us.” – Hebrews 6:18 Just like that, we are approaching one month back in school at SJJ! Our students are working diligently learning new things and are growing in their faith and academics. For example in first grade, students have been learning about Mary and practicing the Hail Mary prayer. Our P4 preschoolers are masters of singing the alphabet, while our middle school students have enjoyed time in the science lab with Mrs. Kelley. SJJ volleyball, football, cheerleading, and cross country are competing every weekend and [...]