St. Joseph High School News 2/18/19 - 2/22/19
St. Joseph High School News
2/18/19 - 2/22/19
Berrien County 9th Grade Career Pathway Day: (Freshmen)
Dear 9th Grade Parent or Guardian,
We are excited for your student to attend the 9th Grade Career Pathway Day on Friday, February 22. This event is hosted at the Hanson Tech Center on the Lake Michigan College main campus.
During this activity, your student will encounter community professionals and senior students that are currently engaged in the different career pathways. No matter where your student is in their exploration of careers, it is our desire that this day will provide them with an excellent opportunity to begin or deepen their knowledge of what is available to them.
This is an opportunity for students and employers to interact in a new and creative way. Although they are not at a business or in a workplace setting, students should remember to display professional and courteous behavior and represent their school accordingly. Students should plan to dress in business casual attire (ie - no holes in jeans, no sagging pants, no midriff showing, no t-shirts with objectionable logos/graphics).
Ideally your student has spent time preparing for this day and is armed with helpful questions to ask the pathway experts that they encounter. Please be sure to follow up with them regarding their experience and encourage them as they research some of the CTE (Career and Technical Education) programming that is available to them in Berrien County.
- TRANSPORTATION - All 9th grade students will leave our high school shortly after 8:00 am and return to SJHS by 10:00 am on SJPS busses. If you would like your child to opt out of this opportunity, then please contact Mr. Berry by February 20. As a reminder, we have a half-day on February 22.
Feel free to contact Mr. Berry if you have any questions at jberry@sjschools.org or 926-3213.
Math Club:
This year, 16 SJHS students took part in the Michigan Mathematics Prize competition. Congratulations to Joe Paine and Nolan Rich. Out of the 134 students in Berrien County who competed, Joe had the top score, and Nolan was 3rd.
Business Bites:
Business bites will be during lunch on Thursday, February 21st in the bear den.
St Joseph High School Regional Art Scholastic Winners
Aidan Allers Group B, Design Honorable Mention
Dylan Bailey Jara, Digital Art Honorable Mention
Levi Beam Exclamation T-Shirt, Printmaking Silver Key
Zoe Burkett Lightning Storm, Mixed Media Silver Key
Morgan Carle Thank You Cards, Design Honorable Mention
Mikayla Davis Binge, Painting Honorable Mention
Anna Engleman The Negative City, Painting Silver Key
Hayden Flynn Bauhaus Lounger, Architecture & Industrial Design Silver Key
Anna Gaishin Newt Newt, Drawing and Illustration Gold Key
Anna Gaishin Hometown Apocalypse, Drawing and Illustration Honorable Mention
Anna Gaishin Wait, Painting Silver Key
Anna Gaishin Sharp, Painting Silver Key
Anna Gaishin See You On The Flipside, Drawing and Illustration Honorable Mention
Gabriel Harrmann Pine Ridge, Design Honorable Mention
Gabriel Harrmann Splash, Digital Art Silver Key
Patrick Hunt Swagger, Digital Art Honorable Mention
Patrick Hunt Swede, Digital Art Silver Key
Patrick Hunt Melbourne, Digital Art Honorable Mention
Patrick Hunt Sic Parvis Magna, Digital Art Honorable Mention
Emma Inman Hoop, Mixed Media Silver Key
Delaney Klitchman Nawl Witch Mask, Sculpture Silver Key
Abby Kuespert The Machine In Me, Digital Art Silver Key
Susan Lin Irritation, Painting Gold Key
Samuel Mandarino Peep This, Painting Gold Key
achary Mandarino Mishigami, Painting Honorable Mention
Dylan Marzke Reflected, Photography Gold Key
Dylan Marzke Glimpse, Photography Gold Key
Dylan Marzke Reliance, Photography Honorable Mention
Dylan Marzke Like Nobody's Watching, Photography Silver Key
Aydin Meyer 1, Painting Silver Key
Brian Morris King Meets Parks, Design Honorable Mention
Sophie Newland Friday, Digital Art Silver Key
Ella Ott Eye Phone, Painting Honorable Mention
Grace Richards Veiled Smoke, Painting Honorable Mention
Grace Richards Restricted, Mixed Media Honorable Mention
Cole Riedel 24 Hour Big Bowl, Digital Art Honorable Mention
Livinia Rosenthal I'm Right, You're Wrong, Painting Honorable Mention
Candace Sherene 13 Hours, Digital Art Gold Key
Isabella Sliter Searching For Clear Water, Drawing and Illustration Gold Key
Eileen Spiegel Flower Child, Painting Silver Key
Sky Stockton Tied Up, Photography Gold Key
Sky Stockton A World Above, Photography Gold Key
Sky Stockton Blind Eye, Photography
Silver Key Sky Stockton Chlorine Ghosts, Photography Gold Key
Sky Stockton Electric, Photography Gold Key
Sky Stockton Between, Photography Honorable Mention
Sky Stockton Reflect, Photography Silver Key
Sky Stockton Memories Held, Photography Silver Key
Sky Stockton Nicos, Photography Honorable Mention
Sky Stockton Drifting, Photography Honorable Mention
Vera Tikhonova Going; Gone, Photography Gold Key
Vera Tikhonova As the Curtain Rises, Photography Gold Key
Vera Tikhonova Facades from 5000 Miles Away, Art Portfolio Silver Key
Jillian Tunnicliff Conscious Imagination, Mixed Media Honorable Mention
Isabel Ugalde Howl at the Moon, Design Silver Key
Sarah Ventimiglia Bruce and Alyster, Drawing and Illustration Gold Key
Steven Ward Inner Madness, Drawing and Illustration Honorable Mention
Grace Wertanen Radial Apparitions, Painting Honorable Mention
Grace Wertanen Maintaining Insanity, Drawing and Illustration Silver Key
27 students from the Peer to Peer class went on a fun outing to Kelley's Bowl on Valentine's Day! The students bowled, ate snacks, and had a great time interacting with each other and the community outside of the classroom.
Peer to Peer is a for-credit class at St. Joseph High School where students are paired up with other students who may need academic or social-skills assistance. For more information, contact Mr. Rappette at mrappette@stjoebears.com or Mrs. Campbell at ccampbell@stjoebears.com.
Screenagers Follow-Up:
Some of you have inquired about the information that was shared at the Screenagers community event. The actual video presented is protected by copyright laws. However, the resources shared in the presentation by our guidance counselors and Joe Rommel from Berrien RESA are linked here for your use:
usp=sharinghttps://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1mBfaoMxkDZ3k-oFsYyNaIHEwbGg_SJCPUHhLBNfsWNE/edit?usp=sharing
Off to College:
SAT Prep: Juniors
The SAT for Michigan Juniors is APRIL 9 & APRIL 10. The SAT National Test Dates are MARCH 19, MAY 4, & JUNE 1.
Live, professional, expert, and affordable SAT Prep w/ Dr. Carlin begins Feb. 17 and March 10. Sessions are taught in REAL time w/ strategy, content, and instant feedback for all sections of the SAT. REAL PRACTICE. REAL RESULTS. (NOTE: All sessions recorded for student participants that miss any classes)
SAT Cram Course I & SAT Cram Course II each use different SAT exams and students can do both at a discounted price. See drcarlinstestprep.com
SAT Cram Course I - $99
Instructor: Dr. Scott Carlin, Ph.D.
Dates: TUESDAYS Feb 17, 24 & Mar 3 (7 hours / 3 sessions)
Time: 7:00-9:20 p.m.
Location: LIVE, Online, Webinar (any device)
SAT Cram Course II - $149
Instructor: Dr. Scott Carlin, Ph.D.
Dates: SUNDAYS Mar 10, 17, & 24
Time: 7:00-9:20 p.m. (7 hours / 3 sessions)
Location: LIVE, Online, Webinar (any device)
St. Joseph Baseball:
Biddy Bears Volleyball:
SJVB Biddy Bears Volleyball
Who: 3rd-8th grade girls and boys.
When: Mondays: February 18, 25 and March 4, 11, 18, 25
Where: SJ High School in the (*Auxiliary Gym for the first three dates then subject to change)
Time A: 3rd, 4th, 5th graders: 5:30pm-7:00pm
Time B: 6th, 7th, 8th graders: 7:00-8:30pm
Cost: $60 includes 6 training sessions and a choice of a water bottle, shirt or decal
The St. Joseph High School Volleyball coaching staff and select team members will instruct the athletes each session. The training will focus on promoting the positive mental side of the game, introduce fundamental volleyball techniques, engage in game-like drills, compete in 6-on-6 game play and have FUN!
Registration Information
Player Name: _________________________________________________
Parent Name:_________________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________
Address:______________________________________________________
e-mail address:_____________________________________________
Birthdate: ___________________________ Age: ___________
School: ________________________________ Grade: _________
*I hereby give my child permission to take part in the SJVB Biddy Bears Volleyball Program 2019. I certify that I have adequate health insurance to cover any injuries and will not hold the sponsor of the program nor St. Joseph Public Schools liable for any injury or medical emergency that may occur.
Parent/Guardian Signature: ___________________________________Date:________
Please make check payable to St. Joseph Public Schools and bring payment and registration form to the first session or mail to: Coach Heather Briney-Kelm, Varsity Volleyball Coach
St. Joseph High School 2521 Stadium Drive St. Joseph, MI 49085
Senior All Night Party:
SJHS Class of 2019
All-Night Grad Party
June 2nd following commencement - June 3rd, 6:00 am
Location: Chicago
All Night Party Cost Per Student $100.00 by March 31st
Student Information:
Name: 
Email: Cell: 
Parent/Guardian Information:
Name: 
Email: 
Cell Phone: Cell Phone: 
Amount Enclosed: Scholarship Donation 
Paid By: Cash Check
Please return this form with payment to the SJPS Main Office or mail to Ann Essig, c/o SJPS, 2521 Stadium Dr., St Joseph, MI 49085.
Checks should be made payable to St. Joseph Public Schools or SJPS, notated for Graduation Party. You will receive a confirmation email once we receive your paperwork. If you do not receive an email or have any questions, please contact Jean Cellentani, at jcellentani65@gmail.com or Ann Essig amessig@qtm.net .
Scholarships are available for any senior student in need.
*ALL STUDENTS MUST RETURN A CONSENT FORM ALONG WITH THIS FORM. STUDENTS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO THE PARTY
WITHOUT THE CONSENT FORM ON FILE.*
SJHS Class of 2019
All-Night Grad Party
What is the All Night Grad Party?
Each year the St. Joseph High School senior parents plan an all-night celebration that will immediately follow commencement. The after-graduation celebration allows students a safe environment to celebrate their graduation together.
When and where is the All Night Grad Party?
It begins right after graduation on Sunday, June 2nd. Students will board buses at the High School following commencement. Chartered buses will transport graduates to Chicago where they will begin their celebration at Dave and Busters with food, games and a hypnotist. From there, there they will be transported to Navy Pier where they will board a chartered moonlight cruise with food and dancing. (Please make sure graduates dress for the weather - outerwear recommended). Students will then be transported back to SJHS at approximately 6 am. We strongly suggest parents pick up their graduate since they will have been up all night.
What is included in the party?
Transportation to Dave and Busters, hypnotist, Moonlight Cruise, food and fun!
What is the cost?
The cost of the all-night party is $100 per graduate. This event is open to all 2019 SJPS graduating seniors. Scholarships are available to students in need.
Questions? Interested in helping out? Check out the High School blog for more information.
PLEASE NOTE!
All graduates items will be checked before boarding the bus. NO BACKPACKS OR CINCH SACKS PERMITTED. Contents of belongings cannot exceed a quart size sealable bag. Graduates may not leave any items on the bus.
SJHS Class of 2019
All-Night Grad Party
2019 All-Night Graduation Party Medical Release
I grant permission for_________________________________to attend the SJPS Senior All Night Party on Sunday, June 2-3, 2019. I authorize all medical and surgical treatment, X-ray, laboratory, anesthesia, and other Medical and/or
hospital procedures as may be performed or prescribed by the attending physician and/or paramedics for my child and waive my right to informed consent of treatment if necessary. This waiver applies only in the event that neither parent/guardian can be reached in case of an emergency.
STUDENT INFORMATION:
Student Name_____________________________________
Date of Birth______________
Current Medications____________________________________________________
Allergies/Other Health Considerations______________________________________
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CONTACT:
___________________________ ________________________ ___________
Print name of Parent/Guardian Signature of Parent/Guardian Date
Home Address________________________________________________________
Home Phone______________________Cell Phone___________________________
Email Address_______________________
Physician__________________________Phone Number______________________
Medical Insurance Coverage:
My child has medical coverage with_______________________________________
Insurance Carrier_________________________Group Number_________________
_____My child is not covered by any medical insurance plan
SJHS Class of 2019
All-Night Grad Party
Waiver and Release from Liability
In consideration for allowing ______________________________ (“Student”) to attend and participate in the Senior All Night Party (“SNAP”) to be held on June 2nd, following graduation commencement on Sunday, June 2, 2019 and ending 6:00 am, Monday, June 3, 2019, the undersigned, on behalf of the Student and his/her relatives, heirs, guardians, conservators and other parties now or in the future similarly situated to act on behalf of the Student (“Releasing Parties”), does hereby remise, release and forever discharge St. Joseph Public Schools, its officers, directors, chairpersons, volunteers, employees, agents, affiliates, subsidiaries and all other related or similarly situated people, together with their successors and/or assigns (“Released Parties”), of and from any and all claims, demands, debts, contracts, expenses, causes of action, lawsuits, damages and liabilities, of every kind and nature (“Claims”), whether known or unknown, in law or equity, that the Student ever had or may have, arising from, or in any way related to, the Students participation in any of the events or activities associated with the SNAP conducted by the Released Parties, whether conducted on any property, owned, rented or under the control of the Released Parties or elsewhere, and does hereby waive any and all such Claims against the Released Parties. This release of liability and waiver of claims shall not apply to the extent of the availability of coverage for such Claims pursuant to a policy of insurance protecting, indemnifying and holding harmless the Released Parties of and from such Claims. Nor shall the release of liability and waiver of claims be considered to limit or waive the Students right to make Claims pursuant to any policy of insurance held by, or for the benefit of, the Student. This WAIVER AND RELEASE contains the entire agreement between the parties referenced herein, and supersedes any prior written or oral agreements between them concerning the subject matter of this WAIVER AND RELEASE. The provisions of this WAIVER AND RELEASE may be waived, altered, amended or repealed, in whole or in part, only upon the prior written consent of all parties. The provisions of this WAIVER AND RELEASE may not be revoked by the Releasing Party.
I have read, understand and fully agree to the terms of this WAIVER AND RELEASE. I have signed this WAIVER AND RELEASE freely, voluntarily, under no duress or threat of duress, and without inducement, promise or guarantee of any nature or kind being communicated to me. I am 18 years of age or older and legally competent and authorized to execute this Waiver and Release on behalf of the Releasing Parties.
Date: ___________________________________
_________________________________________ __________________________________
Signature of Releasing Party (Parent/Guardian) Signature of Student
_________________________________________ __________________________________
Printed Name of Releasing Party Printed Name of Student
_________________________________________ ___________________________________
Relationship to Student Student Date of Birth
Athletics:
Monday:
4:15 9th Boys Basketball @ Portage Central
4:15 9th Girls Basketball @ Loy Norrix
5:45 JV Boys Basketball @ Portage Central
5:45 JV Girls Basketball @ Loy Norrix
7:00 VAR Girls Basketball @ Loy Norrix
Tuesday:
4:15 9th Boys Basketball @ Berrien Springs
4:15 9th Girls Basketball vs. Edwardsburg
5:45 JV Boys Basketball @ Berrien Springs
5:45 JV Girls Basketball vs. Edwardsburg
7:00 VAR Boys Basketball @ Berrien Springs
7:00 VAR Girls Basketball vs. Edwardsburg
Wednesday:
Thursday:
4:15 9th Girls Basketball vs. Portage Central
5:45 9th Boys Basketball vs. Portage Central
7:00 JV Boys Basketball vs. Portage Central
Friday:
11:00 Boys Swim @ SMAC Championship/Portage Central
4:15 JV Girls Basketball @ Portage Central
5:45 VAR Girls Basketball @ Portage Central
7:00 VAR Boys Basketball @ Portage Central
Saturday:
12:00 Boys Swim @ SMAC Championship/Portage Central
Upcoming Events:
2/20 - 1 Hr. Late Start
2/22 - ½ day for students - release at 11:00am - Staff PD in afternoon.
