SJHS Blog 3/13 - 3/17/17

SJHS Blog 

Guidance Office News:

AP Testing

AP testing information was distributed on 2/22 in the AP classes. 

Each AP Exam costs $93 with a non-refundable $15 deposit required at the time of registration. Registration and payment must be received no later than March 27 at 3:00 p.m. in the counseling office.

Additional information can be found on our high school webpage (under “high school announcements):

https://www.sjschools.org/sjhs-home

Seniors:

Attention Seniors! A reminder that Jostens representatives will be at school during lunch on Wednesday, March 22^nd to deliver your graduation products and cap and gowns. Your balance must be paid in full. No checks can be accepted on the day of delivery, cash or money order only please.

Senior All-Night Party:

Get On The Bus….We’re Cruising to Chicago!

Parents of the Class of 2017,

Plans are under way for the annual Senior All-Night Party that immediately follows the graduation ceremony.  As in years past, we will spend our night at Navy Pier.  While at Navy Pier, we will have time to ride the Ferris wheel, see an amazing hypnotist show, and board a cruise ship for 2 hours to play games, eat and dance the night away, all while sailing along the Chicago Skyline.  Students will return to the high school at 6:00 am.

We can provide all this to our students for $75 for the entire evening!!!  This includes meals, charter buses, hypnotist show, cruising, dancing, and a night they will never forget!

Our committee has many fundraisers already planned to cover the remaining cost.  We have the following dates scheduled so far, so please help us spread the word!

·      Tuesday, February 7 – Silver Beach Pizza – All Day

·      Tuesday – February 22 – Fire & Ice – 5:00-8:00

·      Thursday – April 13, 2017 – Lakehouse By Cravings – All Day

To reserve your student’s spot, please return the enclosed form along with a check made payable to SJPS and write SANP in the memo section.

We realize the cost may be prohibitive for some and want EVERYONE to be able to attend.  If you are able to donate extra money towards a scholarship, we would greatly appreciate it.  If you are in need of a scholarship for your student or have any questions, please contact your counselor or Martha Schultz-Johanski at maschultzsj@gmail.com.   Senior All-Night Party Committee

2017 SENIOR ALL-NIGHT PARTY

PLEASE ENCLOSE THIS SIGNED FORM WITH YOUR PAYMENT BY APRIL 15, 2017

STUDENT’S NAME____________________________________________________

PARENT’S EMAIL_____________________________________________________

Reservation for All Night Party:            $75.00                        Make Checks Payable to: SJPS

Scholarship Donation:                            ______                                      MAIL TO:

Total Enclosed:                                        ______                                      Martha Schultz-Johanski

                                                                                                                      107 Orleans Circle

                                                                                                                      St. Joseph, MI  49085

Student Name__________________________________________Date of Birth______________

Parent/Guardian Name(s)_________________________________________________________

Address_______________________________________________________________________

Parent Phone Number___________________________________

STUDENT INFORMATION

Current Medications_____________________________________________________________

Allergies/Special Health Considerations______________________________________________

Physician’s Name & Phone Number_________________________________________________

Insurance Company Name & Policy Number__________________________________________

I grant permission for _______________________________________________to attend the SJHS Senior All Night Party on June 4-5, 2017.  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.

_______________________________________________________  _____________________________________

Signature of Parent/Guardian                                                              Date

__________________________________________________  __________________________________

Signature of Student                                                                               Date

Key Club News:

The 2017 Key Club District Convention in Lansing, MI was so fun!  300+ Michigan high school Key Club members from 40 different high schools came together to celebrate the service work they accomplished this year.   Awards are given to outstanding leaders at the club and state level for their hard work and for exceptional individual club projects.

The following AMAZING Key Clubbers participated in the Kids Against Hunger service project and attended 6 different breakout sessions. These sessions covered various topics from leadership skills, club organization, animal shelter event, plan mat making, fund raising techniques, K-Fam relations, Earth Day project, and more.  

Alex Adent           

Jack Boekeloo

Charvi Chhatwal       

Gabby Hardy           

Heather Roney

Emma Marchel

Andrea Giandiletti

Ashley Ke

Kathy Zhang

Lauren Hokanson

Rajas Gupta

Our club brought home the following awards:

·      Early Bird Dues Award - Thanks to Jack Boekeloo

·      100% Minutes and Monthlies Award – Thanks to Hanna Norland

·      1st Place Talent Show - Ashley Ke, pianist

·      Outstanding District Chair Position Award - Charvi Chhatwal

Also, Lakeshore and St. Joseph SHARED the 1^st Place K-Family Award for our K-Family Fall Festival in September.

Special thanks to Gabby Hardy (SLC Chair) who helped plan and organize this event for nearly an entire year!

We are representing our whole Division, as SHOBANA IYER from Lakeshore, won LTG for Division 8 this year too!

And last but certainly not least, CHARVI CHHATWAL won the 2017-18 DISTRICT GOVERNOR position! Also, amazingly, this is the 3rd time that a SJHS club member has won this position.  We look forward to her leadership for the State of Michigan Key Clubbers and we are so proud!

Congratulations to all these hardworking members!

WAY TO GO BEARS!




                                                                                                          

Student Opportunity:  The Hospitality and Tourism Job Fair and Talent Showcase

The Hospitality and Tourism Job Fair and Talent Showcase hosted by Lake Michigan College and Kinexus will be held on March 27 from 2-6 pm at the Mendel Center.

 This event is being held in response to our employer partners need for good seasonal help and to assist placing our students and area youth in jobs, whether it’s their first time in the workplace, career exploration or a step towards their chosen career path.

We will have Student Support Services, My Way There, door prizes for students and employers, a tour of our wine making facility and mini break-out sessions on interviewing and self-promotion and other resources there to help. We will be showcasing the hospitality and culinary talents of our LMC, Berrien RESA and Van Buren ISD students.

Please encourage students, staff, kids, grandkids, friends and neighbors to attendant share the attached flyer with them.

It contains some great tips for attending a career fair.

Anyone living here or coming back to the area for the summer is welcome and this event is free for attendees.

15-year-olds will need a current work permit.

1.      Four Winds Casinos- NB

2.      Berrien County Parks

3.      Journeyman’s Distillery - Three Oaks

4.      Greenbush Brewery- Sawyer

5.       Zoup! - SJ

6.      Froehlich’s - Union Pier

7.      CK Catering - BH

8.      Quality Dining Inc. SJ- Papa Vino’s, Burger King and Chili’s

9.      Tapistry Brewing- Bridgman

10.  Creative Dining Solutions/ South Haven Convention Center - SH

11.  Fairfield Inn and Suites - Stevensville

12.  Sonic- BH

13.  Lazy Ballerina Winery - SJ

14.  Chickaming Country Club - Union Pier

15.  Silver Harbor Brewing - SJ

16.  Dairy Queen - SJ

17.  Pilot Travel Centers - BH

18.  Moe’s Southwest Grille - SJ

19.  Taste- South Haven

20.  The Stray Dog - NB

21.  Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Camp - SH

22.  The Inn at Harbor Shores

23.  Holiday Inn Express, Summerhill and Stockbridge Suites SJ-BH

24.  Vineyard 2121- BH

25.  KOA - South Haven

26.  Clementines Too - SJ

27.  Martha’s Vineyard B&B- SH

28.  David’s Deli and Coffee/Local – NB

29.  Pier 33 - BH

30.  Harbor Shores Golf Club - BH

31.  Ryebelle’s - SJ

32.  Hazen Lawn Care and Snow Plowing - Berrien County

33.  Harbert Bakery - Harbert

34.  Skip’s Restaurant and Catering – Harbert

35.  Goldberry Woods B&B - Union Pier

Robotics News:  (Congratulations!!)

Average Joe's were the number one seed after two days and won the St. Joseph District Competition. 

With their alliance partners, they scored a Michigan record high score and believe a world record high score during the championship. 

Annual Education Report:

Our annual education report has been posted on the SJPS website and paper copies are also available in our main office.

Detention Supervisor Position:

Parents,

We have the following opportunity available at Upton Middle School and St. Joseph High School:

Detention Room Supervisor (20 hours per week)

•   4 days per week (Mondays and Wednesdays at the High School / Tuesdays and Thursdays at Upton)

•   Duties: Supervise Secondary Detention Rooms during Lunch/After School, Monitor In-School-Suspension (ISS) and Maintain Detention Spreadsheets and Staff Communicate

Please contact Chad Mandarino (Upton MS Principal) or Jim Berry (HS Asst. Principal) with interest at cmandarino@sjschools.org or jberry@sjschools.org 

Athletic News:

Spring sports start today.  Please contact the athletic department with any questions.

Academic Challenge Team:  (Congratulations!!)

·      2016-2017 WSJM League Champions

·      Championship Match Bears 300    Shamrocks 210

·      Next Up State Championship Tournament April 21-22 at MSU

·      Record 18-3

                        

Picture (left to right) - Hudson Wellin, Graham Strzynski, Ryan Erickson, Cameron Haynes, Coach Etter

Upcoming Events:

Tues. 3/14 – SJHS Band and Orchestra Pre-Festival Concert

Wed. 3/15 – 1 Hr. Late Start

Fri. 3/17 – SJPS Foundation Photo Contest Entries Due

Sat. 3/18 – Band/Orchestra – State Solo & Ensemble