St. Joseph High School News 4/29/19 - 5/3/19
St. Joseph High School News
4/29/19 - 5/3/19
Science Olympiad: (Congrats!!)
On Saturday, April 27th, the St. Joseph High School Science Olympiad team competed
in the state tournament at Michigan State University. The team came in 40th out of the
60 top teams in the state. Evelyn Faust and Thomas Chen medaled in their chemistry
lab event by taking 8th place overall out of the 60 schools present. The team worked
very hard throughout the year. We also want to thank all the volunteers that came
forward to give their time and experience to help develop these fantastic kids.
Average Joes - Robotics Update: (Congrats!!)
After 10 qualification matches at the Detroit World Robotics Championship, the
Average Joes ranked 2nd out of 68 teams on the Tesla field. They selected teams from
Indiana, Massachusetts, and Japan to join their alliance and compete in the playoffs.
The Joes lost in the quarterfinals after four close and well-fought matches (one being a
tie). Congratulations on a stellar season including finalist silver medals at both the
West Michigan Event and the Michigan State Championship. Go Joes! Follow the
Average Joes on Facebook.
National History State Competition: (Congrats!!)
Two of our SJHS students competed at National History Day State competition this
past Saturday in Bay City, with Lauren Konopacki bringing home top honors in her
senior individual website category and qualifying for National competition in
Washington DC., taking place in Maryland in June! This was Lauren’s 4th year
competing and Jacklyn Cool’s second. They competed in the toughest category and
there were over 500 students from across Michigan there. The girls put in countless
hours to develop their projects on their own time. We also had two Seventh grade girls
win top honors for their group website, and one seventh grade young man qualify as an
alternate for his website! Great SJ kids doing great things!!!
Dual Credit Information:
DUAL CREDIT for 2019-20 School Year
NEW Testing Requirements:
DEADLINE for Accuplacer testing is Aug. 30, 2019
Accuplacer testing offered at SJHS (Must Sign Up in Guidance Office):
Thursday, May 23, 3pm in SJHS Media Center or
Wednesday, May 29, 5:30pm in SJHS Media Center or
Monday, June 10, 10:00am in SJHS Computer Lab TBD
If you are unavailable to test on any of the above dates, you are welcome to test at any LMC campus during their hours.
To contact the LMC Benton Harbor Campus Accuplacer Testing call 269-927-6173
Senior Information:
2019
End
of Year Events
|
Event
|
Date
|
Time
|
Where
|
|
Senior
Class Meeting
|
April
25th
|
Go
Time – 9:39 a.m.
|
John &
Dede Howard Auditorium
|
|
Blossom
Parade
|
May
4th
|
1:00
p.m.
|
Downtown
|
|
Board
of Ed Reception for Honor Graduates
|
May
6th
|
6:30
p.m.
|
Student
Center
|
|
Honor
Grad Breakfast (Girls Varsity Soccer ONLY)
|
May
7th
|
7:15
a.m.
|
Bear
Den
|
|
Academic
Award Info Due
|
May
10th
|
End
of School
|
Guidance
Office
|
|
Orchestra
Spring Concert & Awards
|
May
16th
|
7:00
p.m.
|
John &
Dede Howard Auditorium
|
|
Senior
Athletic Awards
|
May
20th
|
6:00
p.m.
|
John
& Dede Howard Auditorium
|
|
Senior
Academic Awards
|
May
20th
|
7:00
p.m.
|
John
& Dede Howard Auditorium
|
|
Spring
Choir Concert
|
May
21st
|
7:00
p.m.
|
John
& Dede Howard Auditorium
|
|
Pick
up Sign-Out Sheets
|
May
22nd
|
End
of School
|
Guidance
Office
|
|
Band
Spring Concert & BOP Awards Night
|
May
22nd
|
7:00
p.m.
|
John &
Dede Howard Auditorium
|
|
Memorial
Day Parade
|
May
24th
|
Noon
|
Downtown
|
|
Last
Day of School for Seniors
(For
eligible students)
|
May
24th
|
|
|
|
Sign
Out sheets turned in
|
May
24th
|
End
of the day
|
Guidance
Office
|
|
Senior
Dinner Dance (Tickets
sold in the student center at lunch starting April 29th, ending
May 17th)
|
May
24th
|
6:30
p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
|
The
Lake House, (Tent) $25
|
|
Memorial
Day
|
May
27th
|
No
School
|
|
|
Baccalaureate
Performer Practice
|
May
31st
|
9:00am
|
John
& Dede Howard Auditorium
|
|
Baccalaureate
Practice
|
May
31st
|
9:30am
|
John
& Dede Howard Auditorium
|
|
Bus
trip to Elementary/Upton
|
May
31st
|
10:15am
|
John
& Dede Howard Auditorium
|
|
Lunch
– Silver Beach Pizza
|
May
31st
|
12:00pm
|
Comp.
Gym
|
|
Graduation
Practice
|
May
31st
|
12:30pm
|
Steve
Upton Field @ Dickinson Stadium
|
|
Baccalaureate
|
June
2nd
|
2:30
p.m.
|
John
& Dede Howard Auditorium
|
|
Graduation
|
June
2nd
|
6:00
p.m.
|
Steve
Upton Field @ Dickinson Stadium
|
INSTRUCTIONS
SHEET FOR 2019 GRADUATES
BACCALAUREATE CEREMONY – SUNDAY, JUNE 2nd, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. in the John
& Dede Howard Auditorium – Sponsored by Local clergy and Class of 2019
1.
In
order to participate in the ceremony, all participants must wear their cap and
gown and participate in the Baccalaureate practice.
2.
Baccalaureate
practice will begin at 9:30am on Friday, May 31st in the John &
Dede Howard Auditorium. (Performer practice will start at 9am)
3.
On
June 2nd, participants should arrive at 2:00 p.m. and meet in the
Media Center for line-up for the Baccalaureate ceremony.
GRADUATION CEREMONY – SUNDAY, JUNE 2nd, 2019 at 6:00 p.m., at Steve
Upton Field @ Dickinson Stadium
1.
All
participants must attend graduation practice
at 10:15 a.m. on Friday, May 31st in order to take part in
the ceremony. Part of graduation
practice will include a bus trip to the elementary schools and Upton. Pizza will be served upon return from the
trip.
2.
All
graduates are to be at the high school for graduation on Sunday June 2nd
in their assigned rooms by 4:30 p.m. The
room assignments will be posted by the office.
3.
You
will be given your name card in the room.
You will present this card to the person who will announce your name at
graduation. Please do not lose this card.
Mr. Blomgren, Mr. Berry or Mr. Guzzo will have extra cards if you should
need one.
4.
We
will call you out of the room, by the PA.
You will line up in the hall per the directions given.
5.
Your
tassel should be worn on the left side.
You do not remove your cap
for the National Anthem or speeches.
6.
During
the ceremony you will receive a diploma cover.
After the ceremony you will return to the classroom where you started
the evening. Your diploma will be given
to you at that time. Please be sure you have taken care of any
fines or fees ahead of time. Your
diploma will be held until these obligations are cleared.
7.
All
fines and fees owed the school must be paid before you receive your diploma,
with Mrs. Essig.
8.
All
textbooks must be turned in. You will
not receive your diploma until all books are returned.
9.
If it rains: If the weather is poor, we may have to move
the ceremony into the gymnasium. People
who are attending must have tickets. Each family will receive 8 rain tickets. Your family can decide to whom the tickets
will be given. People without tickets
will be able to watch the ceremony in the student center via closed circuit
television. If we hold the ceremony at Steve
Upton Field @ Dickinson Stadium, no tickets will be necessary. Constant contact phone messaging along with
local radio stations will be used to make this announcement.
10.
Caps
and gown are to be worn neatly. Do not
write on or mutilate your cap and gown.
Appropriate attire for women is a skirt, slacks and blouses, or dresses,
and dress shoes. Men should wear slacks,
shirts and dress shoes. Jeans, cut-offs, shorts, tennis shoes,
sandals, etc., are not appropriate for the occasion.
11.
Any
student who has used or appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs
will not be allowed to participate in the ceremony.
Key Club inducted the 2019-20 Key Club Officers last week. They are pinned by the outgoing officer and take over meetings officially in May.
President: Amy Nobouphasavanh
Vice President: Anna Vi
Secretary: Katie Hokanson
Treasurer: Thomas Chen
Bulletin Editor: Hannah Blazina
LTG Division 8: Hannah Bogner
Job Fair Pictures:
SJHS students had a great experience attending the Summer Job Fair at Lake Michigan College last week on April 23rd.
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
Job Postings for Students:
See the following link for job postings:
Berrien County Health Dept.:
Tech Festival:
Athletic News:
Monday:
3:30 Varsity Golf @ West Jamboree/The Moors
4:00 JV Tennis vs. Portage Central
4:00 Varsity Tennis @ Portage Central
5:00 JV/VAR Soccer @ Lakeshore
Tuesday:
4:00 JV/VAR Tennis vs. Portage Northern
4:00 JV Baseball/Softball vs. Portage Northern
4:00 Varsity Baseball/Softball @ Lakeshore
4:00 Boys/Girls Track @ Niles w/Lakeshore
Wednesday:
3:30 Varsity Golf West Jamboree/Point O' Woods
Thursday:
4:00 JV Baseball/Softball vs. Loy Norrix
4:00 Varsity Baseball/Softball @ Loy Norrix
4:00 JV Tennis @ Lakeshore
Friday:
2:00 Varsity Tennis Quad
4:00 JV Baseball @ Lakeshore
4:00 JV/VAR Soccer @ Niles
4:15 JV Softball vs. Coloma
5:00 Boys/Girls Track @ Rotary Meet hosted by Benton Harbor
Saturday:
10:00 Varsity Softball @ Wayland Invite
2:00 Varsity Golf @ Point O' Woods Quad
Upcoming Events:
5/1 - Wed. - 1 Hr. Late Start
