St. Joseph High School News 3/25/19 - 3/29/19
St. Joseph High School News
3/25/19 - 3/29/19
MME Testing Week:
Dear Parents and Guardians,
The week we return from spring break, St. Joseph High School will be administering the Michigan Merit Exam to juniors, and the PSAT to freshmen and sophomores. Seniors will be participating in Career Day. Please put the dates below on your calendars and help your students come rested and prepared. These assessments are one measure of college readiness and one evaluation tool the state uses to determine district success. Please encourage your student(s) to give their best effort.
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Juniors: Pre-Administration for SAT & WorkKeys Assessment (approx. 70 minutes)
*You will have the opportunity to send your scores to 4 colleges and you will need to know your average grade for each core class.
All School Read: Information being distributed through English classes.
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Seniors: Career Day - Seniors will be dismissed after their on-site visit.
Juniors: SAT - 7:30am report to Field House. Juniors will be dismissed for home about 12:30 p.m.
Sophomores: PSAT 10 in the morning. Wellness Activities in the afternoon.
Freshmen: PSAT 9 in the morning. Wellness Activities in the afternoon.
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Juniors: WorkKeys Assessment - Normal school day to follow.
Thursday, April 11, 2018
Juniors: MSTEP - Normal school day to follow.
All students will need to bring several #2 non-mechanical pencils and a calculator. It is always a good idea to wear layers to adjust to room temperatures. NO cell phones in testing rooms. Juniors will need to also bring a driver’s license or school id and have an approved calculator. This will be discussed in math classes. Juniors may also bring water and/or snacks to have at break times when taking the SAT. These items MUST be left in the lobby of the competition gym; a bag w/your name has worked in the past.
Thank you for your support in making sure students are in school these days and come prepared.
Sincerely,
Greg Blomgren, Jim Berry, and Counselors
Congrats to Coach Schaffer:
Congratulations to Coach Schaffer who was selected by the Fruit Belt Officials Association to receive the Herb Quade Coaches’ Award, annually given to an area coach who exemplifies sportsmanship. 
Robotics:
Robotics:
The Average Joes successfully competed in the West Michigan District Event this past weekend. Their robot performance landed them in the 3rd place position (out of 39 teams) after qualifications rounds. After being selected to the 1st seed alliance, the Joes made it to the finals where they were unfortunately defeated. This did, however, give them the finalist title. They were also awarded the second highest honor, the Engineering Inspiration Award. This competition should provide the Joes with an invitation to the State Competition at Saginaw Valley State University in two and a half weeks. Go JOES!
AP Students:
For students currently taking an AP course:
Registration information for AP Exams were distributed in each of the AP classrooms the week of February 25, 2019.
AP course registrations & payments DUE by March 27, 2019.
Complete information is available on our guidance website:
St. Joseph Baseball:
BOP Fundraiser:
Camp Hope:
Weekend summer camp opportunity June 21st - June 23rd.
High School students - when is the last time you spent a whole weekend focused on mindfulness and mentally recharging in nature?
That is exactly what Camp Hope is meant to be - lots of fun outdoor activities (like canoeing, swimming, hiking, ropes course, hayride, rock climbing wall, archery) at Warner Camp, sleeping in cabins, stargazing by the campfire and time for mindfulness (yoga, meditation, journaling, crafts, music).
Cost is $50, but scholarships are available if the cost is prohibitive.
Contact Mrs. Wagner if you have questions: twagner@sjschools.org
Interact Club:
Congratulations to the Interact Club of St. Joseph High School Officers, 2019-2020!
Rhett Huie - President
Elizabeth Paloyan - Vice President
Nice Borre - Treasurer
Aubrey White-Day - Secretary
Director interviews will be held the week of March 25. Date and time to be announced. All applicants will be interviewed and accommodations will be made to work around schedules.
Congratulations Interact Officers!
Business Bites:
“Business Bites"
THURSDAYS
4/18 at A & B lunches
Dr. Gupta - Dentist
Sign up with link on ItsLearning HS main page starting 4/11
Encourage your student to join us for this lunchtime opportunity.
What better way to learn if a job meets your likes/dislikes than to hear about what it's really like day to day and what qualifications are needed. We continue to have local business men & women to join us on various Thursdays to talk about their profession and how they got to where they are today. This opportunity is available to ALL students.
After Spring Break we look forward to our time with Dr. Anjana Gupta, DDS of McShane & Gupta Dentistry. She will talk to the students about a careers in dental field.
Also, a big thank you to Chuck Wiltsie, Air Traffic Control Supervisor with South Bend Airport for joining last week. We had a great turn out and his presentation was very informative!
Academic Challenge Team:
Three-Peat for Quiz Kids!!
The SJHS Academic Challenge Team recently won the WSJM Academic Challenge Title defeating Michigan Lutheran 200-85 in the title match. The team consisting of Cam Haynes, Graham Strzynski, Eli Edlefson,
Max Nolan, and Collin Rutz won the title for the third straight year. The Academic Bears have now won the title 12 out of last 15 years. The team is coached by Mr. Etter. The Bears will now compete for a state title the weekend of April 12th on the campus of MSU. Any student can join the team. Just see Coach Etter for more information. His room # is H603 at the High School
Prom:
Ren Baldwin Tech Fest:
SANP Scoopie Night:
SANP Bowling:
Senior All Night Party:
Athletics:
Ren Baldwin Tech Fest:
SANP Scoopie Night:
SANP Bowling:
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
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
Relationship to Student Student Date of Birth
Athletics:
Monday:
4:30 JV Softball Scrimmage vs. Watervliet
4:30 VAR Softball Scrimmage @ Watervliet
5:00 JV/VAR Soccer @ Allegan
Tuesday:
4:00 Boys/Girls Track @ Aquinas College
Wednesday:
4:00 JV BB/SB vs. South Haven
4:00 VAR BB/SB @ South Haven
4:00 JV Tennis vs. Lakeshore
4:00 VAR Tennis @ Lakeshore
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Upcoming Events:
3/28 - Thurs. - End of 3rd Marking Period
3/29 - Fri. - ½ day for students - 11am dismissal (Spring Break)
