SJHS Blog 5/16/16 - 5/20/16
Sr. Service Projects
You’re Invited
to our Senior Service Project Showcase
Tuesday,
May 24th 2016
8:00 a.m.
- 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph High School
This
semester, our 21st Literature and Writing seniors have been busy designing and
executing Senior Service Projects—a real-world project imagined by students to positivity impact
our communities. From directing a theatrical production to hosting
a benefit concert for the Southwest Michigan Out Center, students have spent
the semester making our world a better place.
On the morning
of Tuesday, May 24th, 80 seniors will have the
opportunity to showcase their extensive learning activities and outcomes of the
community service projects with a formal presentation. All 80 seniors
will present in front of community-member judges throughout the morning of May
24th, 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
A
schedule of presentation is now available. Check out the
schedule by clicking this link.
We
look forward to seeing you!
Guidance Office News:
Spring MME PSAT 8/9for grade
9, PSAT 10 and SAT scores will be available according to the schedule in the
table below:
Scores Available
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PSAT 8/9 and PSAT 10
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SAT
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Report Center:
K12 Reports (Summary & Detail)
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May 16, 2016
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June 14, 2016
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Download Center:
Electronic Score Report File
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May 17, 2016
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May 17, 2016
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Student Scores available in College Board Student Accounts
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May 18, 2016
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May 18, 2016
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Most student scores will be
available on the first score release day, however a percentage might not
be. Scores may be held and released later for reasons that include
participation in makeup testing, an irregularity report that had been filed
during the testing window, a late receipt of answer sheets, missing information
on the answer sheet, or other uncommon conditions that flag a test for more
attention.
Science Dept. News:
The Honors Biology and AP Bio
students attended a tour of Lakeland Hospital last Friday. Very
informative, and well planned by the Lakeland Staff. Positive comments
from the students, and Lakeland.
Athletic Dept. News
Senior Athletic Awards
begin at 6:00 pm on Monday, May 23rd – come celebrate our senior athletes!
Senior Academic Awards
Senior Academic Awards
program will be at 7:00 pm on Monday, May 23rd following the Senior
Athletic Awards program.
Senior Prom for Senior Citizens
Friday, May 13 the St. Joseph High
School Key Club hosted a prom for Senior Citizens at the Whitcomb Towers, a
local retirement residence. Members, Samantha Turk and Peter Chen chaired the
project. There were 10+ members on the
committee. This project was partially
funded due to the $500 Heart of Cook Grant that was awarded to the committee. The committee hired Music Connection (Will
and Marilyn Smaka) to play music and provide the wooden dance floor. They are part of a five-person band that
plays regularly at the Whitcomb. The
residents are familiar with their music and enjoy the band.
The
committee members decided on a “Disney Princess” theme. The food included a chocolate fountain served
with cut fruit, marshmallows, and pretzels.
They provided cheese, crackers, and cookies. Coffee, water, and lemonade were also
provided.
The
committee secured door prizes from local businesses and took pictures during
the dance, which were printed and passed out to the attendees. The door prizes were from Kilwins, St. Joe
Today, Forever Books, Jimmy Johns, and Bigbby Coffee. At the end of the dance, a King and Queen
were crowned!
This
project was such a success. Students
dropped all their inhibitions and got right out on the dance floor with the
residents. The Key Club members would
sit at tables and initiate conversation with residents who couldn’t get up and
dance. The students were very thoughtful
and genuine. The project is being
planned again for Spring 2017.
Ren Baldwin Tech Fest
Update:
Congratulations to all of the
students who participated in the Ren Baldwin Student Technology Festival!
Thank you to the Interact Club, Key Club, Robotics Team, Graphic Arts
Club, and all of the teachers and staff members who made Friday night a huge
success! Also, thank you to the SJPS Foundation and Fairmount Santrol for
sponsoring the event. A very special congratulations goes to the grand
prize winner, Shreeja Shrestha and her teachers sponsor, Mrs. Tracy
Becker. In addition, congratulations to Mrs. Joyce Hunter for
being honored as the SJHS Technology Using Teacher of the Year by her
colleagues and to senior Maya Murphy who won the Chromebook giveaway!
Special News:
Dear Mr. Cole,
I just wanted to
thank St Joseph High School for sending Student Ian Paul to play the bugle at
the St Joseph County Police Memorial today, May, 13th, 2016. I am a
member of the Pipes & Drums of the Emerald Society Chicago Police
Department and played the bagpipes alongside Ian.
I was very
impressed with Ian's patriotic deportment. He was proud that your school
is again saying the Pledge of Allegiance. He was keenly aware of the somber
event and made sure that his conduct was appropriate.
He played Taps
magnificently. Take it from someone who has sadly listened to Taps many
times.
Anyway, I didn't
know who to send this email, I figured you being a Marine would make sure it
got to the right hands.
Semper Fi Marine,
Alex Rodriguez
DEA, retired
Chesterton,
Indiana
Upcoming Events:
5/17 Honor Grad Reception - HS
5/23 Sr. Athletic/Academic Award Programs – HS
5/24 SJHS Band Spring Concert and Awards Night – HS Auditorium
5/25 Late Start – 1 Hr. delay
5/25 SJHS Spring Choir Concert – HS Auditorium
5/27 Senior Dinner Dance
5/27 Last Day for Seniors
