SJHS Blog Week 2
SJHS Blog Week 2
9/10/18 - 9/14/18
Back to School Night:
Dear Parents,
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT for PARENTS
MONDAY, SEPT. 10
6-8pm @ SJHS
Hard-copy schedules will NOT be provided,
please verify your student’s schedule via PowerSchool before arrival.
Welcome back SJHS parents and students. Back to School Night for parents is Monday, September 10th from 6pm to 8pm.
The purpose of Back to School Night is to give you an opportunity to attend all of your student’s classes, to meet the teachers,
and to hear a presentation regarding their class objectives, grading system, course content and other pertinent information.
and to hear a presentation regarding their class objectives, grading system, course content and other pertinent information.
When you arrive in the building please pick up a map of the building and other information pertaining to the night in the
main hallway. We will NOT be providing hard-copy schedules again this year, so make sure to verify your student’s
schedule on PowerSchool prior to arrival. The building will open at at 6pm if you'd like to tour and explore the building
during this time. Please report to your student’s first hour class by 6:20pm. Announcements will take place at 6:25pm.
main hallway. We will NOT be providing hard-copy schedules again this year, so make sure to verify your student’s
schedule on PowerSchool prior to arrival. The building will open at at 6pm if you'd like to tour and explore the building
during this time. Please report to your student’s first hour class by 6:20pm. Announcements will take place at 6:25pm.
We will have Parent-Teacher Conferences on the afternoon and evening of Nov. 8 at which time you will have the opportunity
to meet your children’s teachers to discuss specifics regarding your child’s progress.
to meet your children’s teachers to discuss specifics regarding your child’s progress.
We hope that you will be able to attend our Back to School Night.
Sincerely,
Greg Blomgren
Principal
Student Senate News:
Attention Freshman interested in Student Senate:
Please sign up by the Attendance Office. Elections will be held Thursday, September 13th.
Guidance Office News:
PSAT/NMSQT
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Register in Guidance Office on or before Friday, Oct. 5, 2018
Recycling Club News:
Recycling Club is a student led initiative and will have its first meeting in Mrs. Shuster’s room (S104)
this Wednesday after school for approximately 30 minutes. They will be discussing recycling projects,
dates, and opening leadership positions for freshman, sophomores, and juniors.
Contact Angie Portenga with questions aportenga@stjoebears.com.
this Wednesday after school for approximately 30 minutes. They will be discussing recycling projects,
dates, and opening leadership positions for freshman, sophomores, and juniors.
Contact Angie Portenga with questions aportenga@stjoebears.com.
Great News for SJPS!!
Our district was recognized to be in the top 20 by Niche – below is a brief summary and the link
to the listings!!!
to the listings!!!
The 2019 Best School Districts ranking is based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions
of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Ranking
factors include state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher
quality, public school district ratings, and more.
of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Ranking
factors include state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher
quality, public school district ratings, and more.
Secondly, our high school was ranked in the top 60 (43rd to be exact) noting schools with the highest
average SAT scores.
average SAT scores.
Your Life Matters: Mike Wagner Memorial 5K Walk/Run
Please click on the following link for more informaiton:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=11KuaeR4tdQXvth42PPOs5TOOWH4R_fst
Student News: Congratulations!!
Kenzie Hoecherl and Andriana Enix attended a poetry workshop at St Mary’s college with our
current US Poet Laureate Tracy K Smith.
current US Poet Laureate Tracy K Smith.
They were among 30 high school students from three states accepted into the workshop based
in poetry they submitted. Congrats to both of them. What a great opportunity.
in poetry they submitted. Congrats to both of them. What a great opportunity.
Academic Hall of Fame:
Check out our new Academic Hall of Fame display. It is located in the front hallway by the attendance
office across from the vending machines. This display will showcase our first ever class of Academic
Hall of Famers for the entire year. Every year the top 10 weighted graduating seniors will be honored
with this award. Congratulations to our 2018 top 10 graduates for this honor!
office across from the vending machines. This display will showcase our first ever class of Academic
Hall of Famers for the entire year. Every year the top 10 weighted graduating seniors will be honored
with this award. Congratulations to our 2018 top 10 graduates for this honor!
Team UP Against Cancer Event:
TEAM UP AGAINST CANCER EVENT
Friday, September 28, 2018
Football Game- Portage Central Mustangs vs. St. Joseph Bears
5:00 p.m. Gates Open
Enjoy Dinner at the Food Trucks!
Zoup!
Mimi’s Cupcakes
Piggin-N-Grinnin
Panther’s Grill
6:20 p.m. Survivors meet the Cheerleaders
at the NE corner of football field
6:30 p.m. Survivor Walk with Band &
Cheerleaders
7:00 p.m. Game Kick-Off
9:00 p.m. Post-Game: Pink Jersey Exchange and Formation of Memory Ribbon
BUY A T-SHIRT for free admission to the game! ONLY $10!
Purchase at lunches this week or online.
T-shirt Link: bit.ly/TUACFOOTBALL
Yoga Club:
Newly organized pilot club:
There is no cost to students - the Mike Wagner 5K Memorial will be covering the cost this year.
First session begins Sept. 19th and will meet every Wednesday at Yoga Life from 3:15-4:15.
There are so many wonderful benefits to the practice of Yoga. Our goal is to provide a positive mental
health outlet for our students, and a strategy for stress management.
health outlet for our students, and a strategy for stress management.
Please click on the following link for more information:
Security News:
Parents - Just a reminder, over the summer we had Security Buzzers installed at the
main entrance of each school building. When you plan to visit one of our schools, please use the
button on the intercom for entrance to the main office.
button on the intercom for entrance to the main office.
Key Club News:
Attention any student interested in joining Key club this year: Key Club is an international student-led
organization that provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and
develop leadership. Key Club is sponsored by Kiwanis with our local club being the
St. Joseph/Benton Harbor Club. Key Club members have the opportunity to hold leadership positions
at the local (school), state, and international level. As a club we participate in many service projects
at the high school and community level. Any SJHS student interested in joining Key Club this year
should attend our first meeting on Wednesday, the 12th in the Foods room. We meet in the morning
at 7:15am. We will meet every Wednesday at 8:15 on late start days and at 7:15 on non-late start days.
Forms and dues need to be returned at the October 3rd meeting. Lauri Berry
organization that provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and
develop leadership. Key Club is sponsored by Kiwanis with our local club being the
St. Joseph/Benton Harbor Club. Key Club members have the opportunity to hold leadership positions
at the local (school), state, and international level. As a club we participate in many service projects
at the high school and community level. Any SJHS student interested in joining Key Club this year
should attend our first meeting on Wednesday, the 12th in the Foods room. We meet in the morning
at 7:15am. We will meet every Wednesday at 8:15 on late start days and at 7:15 on non-late start days.
Forms and dues need to be returned at the October 3rd meeting. Lauri Berry
SJHS Culinary Arts Teacher
Key Club Advisor
Athletic News:
Monday:
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
Tuesday:
4:00 VAR/JV Tennis @ Niles
5:00 JV/VAR Soccer vs. Portage Central
6:00 Girls Swim @ Bridgman
Wednesday:
3:30 VAR Golf West Jamboree @ Berrien Hills
5:30 9th/JV Volleyball vs. Mattawan
6:30 VAR Volleyball vs. Mattawan
Thursday:
4:30 9th Football vs. Lakeshore
5:00 JV/VAR Soccer @ Lakeshore
6:30 JV Football vs. Lakeshore
Friday:
7:00 VAR Football @ Lakeshore
Upcoming Events:
9/10 - Back to School Night - SJHS - 6pm-8pm
9/17 - Constitution Day - SJHS
