St. Joseph High School News - 9/3/19 - 9/6/19
St. Joseph High School News
9/3/19 - 9/6/19
First Day of School - Welcome Back!!
We are off to a great start this morning. Students are attending their class meetings, getting pictures
taken, picking up schedules, going over rules/expectations for the year, and learning about technology
use and updates. Looking forward to a great year! Communication will be our greatest asset,
if you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact us at SJHS.
Thanks Mr. Blomgren
taken, picking up schedules, going over rules/expectations for the year, and learning about technology
use and updates. Looking forward to a great year! Communication will be our greatest asset,
if you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact us at SJHS.
Thanks Mr. Blomgren
Parents - YOUR HELP PLEASE
Your student received lots of information today. Most importantly is the emergency form and student
handbook form. Please ask your student for these tonight, sign them for us, and make sure they
return back to school tomorrow to be turned in. Please reference the student handbook online
at www.sjschools.org for school rules and expectations. Thank you for your attention to this :)
handbook form. Please ask your student for these tonight, sign them for us, and make sure they
return back to school tomorrow to be turned in. Please reference the student handbook online
at www.sjschools.org for school rules and expectations. Thank you for your attention to this :)
Mr. Blomgren
Team Up vs. Cancer:
Child Find:
CHILD FIND??
WHAT IS IT AND WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW?
Child Find is a legal requirement that school districts to identify, locate and evaluate all children who
have disabilities and who may be entitled to special education services regardless of the severity of
their disabilities. Child Find covers every child from birth through age 21. The school has an
obligation to evaluate any child that it knows or suspects may have a disability. file:///Users/dreisig/
Desktop/St.JosephPublicSchoolsChildFindDistrictProcedures.docx
have disabilities and who may be entitled to special education services regardless of the severity of
their disabilities. Child Find covers every child from birth through age 21. The school has an
obligation to evaluate any child that it knows or suspects may have a disability. file:///Users/dreisig/
Desktop/St.JosephPublicSchoolsChildFindDistrictProcedures.docx
You may not have heard of the Child Find mandate. It’s a legal requirement for schools to find
children who have disabilities and need services. Identifying these kids is an important first step
toward getting them the help they need to succeed in school.
http://www.lcisd.k12.mi.us/UserFiles/Servers/Server_78652/File/specialed/Special Educator Resources
/ChildFindonepager.pdf
children who have disabilities and need services. Identifying these kids is an important first step
toward getting them the help they need to succeed in school.
http://www.lcisd.k12.mi.us/UserFiles/Servers/Server_78652/File/specialed/Special Educator Resources
/ChildFindonepager.pdf
Child Find is part of a federal law called the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
This law protects the rights of students with disabilities.
This law protects the rights of students with disabilities.
Interact Club:
Join Interact Club and Get Ready for a Big Year
Members of the Interact Club of St. Joseph High School serve our community and world and build leadership
skills for life and resumes for college. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of St. Joseph-Benton Harbor, Interact
Club is active and thriving at St. Joseph High School and anticipating a membership of over 180 this year!
skills for life and resumes for college. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of St. Joseph-Benton Harbor, Interact
Club is active and thriving at St. Joseph High School and anticipating a membership of over 180 this year!
To become a member and learn more about plans for the year, join us at the first Interact Club Membership
Meeting on Friday, October 13, 7:10-7:35 am in the Choir Room (north end of SJHS). We will start right on
time so try to arrive a few minutes early!
Meeting on Friday, October 13, 7:10-7:35 am in the Choir Room (north end of SJHS). We will start right on
time so try to arrive a few minutes early!
Leadership Team
Officers
- President, Rhett Huie
- Vice President, Elizabeth Paloyan
- Secretary, Aubrey White Day
- Treasurer, Nick Borre
Directors
- Community Service Director: Norah Judge
- Fundraising Director: Madison Jackson
- International Director: Caroline Tubman
- Membership Director: Manuel Villalobos (Project Leads Breckyn Bussey and Mae Fischer)
- Mentoring Directors: Career Mentoring Director Taylor Hartley and Mentoring Director Eileen Spiegel
- PR Directors: Roberto Cuadra PR Director and Social Media Director Julia Adent (Project Lead Anna Weber)
Upton Past President, Regan Igoe
Advisors
- Rotary Advisors: Steve Borre, Mary Frey, Jackie Huie, Mike Huie, Marian Titus
- SJHS Faculty Liaison: Tracy Wagner
For more information, contact Lead Rotary Advisor, Jackie Huie at jhuie@johnsonrauhoff.com or 269.930.1325
Interact Club Officers (l to r): Treasurer Nick Borre, Vice President Elizabeth Paloyan, President Rhett Huie and
Secretary Aubrey White-Day
Secretary Aubrey White-Day
Interact Club Membership Director Manuel Villalobos with Rotary Advisor Steve Borre and
Judges Gordon Hosbien and Gary Bruce
Judges Gordon Hosbien and Gary Bruce
Annual Dominican Republic Trip: La Romana, Dominican Republic Travelers at Batey 106 Home Build
dedication, Summer 2019
dedication, Summer 2019
Annual Career Night hosted by Interact Club, featuring 70 area professionals
To learn more about Interact, LIKE us on Facebook at Interact Clubs of Southwest Michigan visit
https://www.facebook.com/groups/274551255950711. To learn more about Rotary Club of St. Joseph-Benton
Harbor, which sponsors the Interact Club of St. Joseph High School, visit www.sjbhrotary.org. To help us
bring aid to impoverished Haitians, visit http://www.sjbhrotary.org/interact4dr/. To learn more about
Rotary, visit www.rotary.org.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/274551255950711. To learn more about Rotary Club of St. Joseph-Benton
Harbor, which sponsors the Interact Club of St. Joseph High School, visit www.sjbhrotary.org. To help us
bring aid to impoverished Haitians, visit http://www.sjbhrotary.org/interact4dr/. To learn more about
Rotary, visit www.rotary.org.
Learn more at our First Meeting of the Year
Friday, Sept. 13, 7:10-7:35 am, SJHS Choir Room
Join: Interact Club is fun, teaches many skills and is a great resume builder for college! To join, fill out
an online application on Facebook at Interact Clubs of Southwest Michigan or at:
https://forms.gle/aocdKjYHcVy9LJDC8
an online application on Facebook at Interact Clubs of Southwest Michigan or at:
https://forms.gle/aocdKjYHcVy9LJDC8
About: Sponsored by Rotary International, the world’s largest humanitarian service organization with
1.2 million members, Interact Club is student-led, focused on Community & International Service and
supported by Rotary Advisors. Members build skills in Leadership, Public Speaking, Organization, Teamwork
and make Career Mentor connections. Projects include Reading With Countryside, BH Soup Kitchen and
an annual Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic to aid impoverished Haitians working the Sugar Cane Fields.
To learn more about Interact, visit FB “Interact Clubs of Southwest Michigan,”
https://www.facebook.com/groups/274551255950711. To learn more about our Sponsor,
The Rotary Club of St. Joseph-Benton Harbor, visit www.sjbhrotary.org. To help us bring
aid to our efforts in the DR, visit http://www.sjbhrotary.org/interact4dr/. To learn more about
Rotary International, visit www.rotary.org. For questions about our club, talk to President Rhett Huie,
Vice President Elizabeth Paloyan, Membership Director Manuel Villalobos contact Rotary Advisor Jackie Huie
at 269.930.1325 (text) or jhuie@johnsonrauhoff.com
1.2 million members, Interact Club is student-led, focused on Community & International Service and
supported by Rotary Advisors. Members build skills in Leadership, Public Speaking, Organization, Teamwork
and make Career Mentor connections. Projects include Reading With Countryside, BH Soup Kitchen and
an annual Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic to aid impoverished Haitians working the Sugar Cane Fields.
To learn more about Interact, visit FB “Interact Clubs of Southwest Michigan,”
https://www.facebook.com/groups/274551255950711. To learn more about our Sponsor,
The Rotary Club of St. Joseph-Benton Harbor, visit www.sjbhrotary.org. To help us bring
aid to our efforts in the DR, visit http://www.sjbhrotary.org/interact4dr/. To learn more about
Rotary International, visit www.rotary.org. For questions about our club, talk to President Rhett Huie,
Vice President Elizabeth Paloyan, Membership Director Manuel Villalobos contact Rotary Advisor Jackie Huie
at 269.930.1325 (text) or jhuie@johnsonrauhoff.com
See you September 13!!
College Rep Visits:
Juniors & Seniors can sign up for College Rep Visits at SJHS. Students can sign up in Guidance OR go to itsLearning link and fill out the google survey. Link found on Guidance website: https://sjschools.
Colleges are added weekly so check often. Max of 3 sign ups.
A reminder that Josten reps will be here during lunch on Friday, September 6th to size and help place your ring order. Don't forget about all the in school order day promotions that are only offered this Friday!
Any upperclassmen who are in need of warranty adjustments to their class ring or who would like to order a class ring should plan on seeing Jostens at that time also.
Extra order information packets are available in the Guidance office or you can design your ring online at Jostens.com
Senior portrait requirements for the
St. Joseph High School Yearbook
Portrait Requirements:
Full face view / facing the camera
Full color photos ONLY; no black and white or sepia tones
Standard, classical, and traditional head/shoulder pose in vertical format (NOT horizontal)
Clothing/outfit follows all guidelines of the SJHS dress code (per student handbook)
Head size 1 1/8’’ from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin.
One person only
Full face view / facing the camera
Full color photos ONLY; no black and white or sepia tones
Standard, classical, and traditional head/shoulder pose in vertical format (NOT horizontal)
Clothing/outfit follows all guidelines of the SJHS dress code (per student handbook)
Head size 1 1/8’’ from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin.
One person only
NOT acceptable:
NO ¾ or full-length poses
NO profile or over-the-shoulder poses
NO props (including animals), hats, hoods, sunglasses, etc. in photos
NO studio imprint (your name or year) on the submitted photos
NO “drape attire” or sports uniforms, band, etc.
NO “creative” photographic treatments other than standard, classical and traditional head and shoulder
posing with normal portrait lighting to match
NO scanned prints from your photographer. Please send the original photo file that your photographer
took during your session.
NO ¾ or full-length poses
NO profile or over-the-shoulder poses
NO props (including animals), hats, hoods, sunglasses, etc. in photos
NO studio imprint (your name or year) on the submitted photos
NO “drape attire” or sports uniforms, band, etc.
NO “creative” photographic treatments other than standard, classical and traditional head and shoulder
posing with normal portrait lighting to match
NO scanned prints from your photographer. Please send the original photo file that your photographer
took during your session.
Please be cautious when choosing outdoor photos. Traditional, indoor backgrounds are preferred.
File Requirements:
Minimum size: 640x800 pixels or 2” x 3” (proof size)
Digital file: jpg or jpeg, at least 300 dpi
NO screen-shots (resolution is too low--send the original instead)
How to submit your portrait
All senior portraits must be submitted electronically by uploading your photo via e-mail or Google Drive to
(jhunter@sjschools.org) by the Jan. 31 deadline. Your photographer may take care of this for you
(Check with them at your session.).
(jhunter@sjschools.org) by the Jan. 31 deadline. Your photographer may take care of this for you
(Check with them at your session.).
Please take advantage of the photos taken by the school photographer the first day of school. Wear nice
clothes and tell the photographer this will be your senior photo for the yearbook and he/she will ensure a
great picture. You may also get your picture taken during picture make-up day (usually October). If you do
not submit a photo, your school ID photo will be used as your senior portrait. Senior Mentor Note: Consider
changing out of the lime green t-shirt for your picture session on the first day of school.
clothes and tell the photographer this will be your senior photo for the yearbook and he/she will ensure a
great picture. You may also get your picture taken during picture make-up day (usually October). If you do
not submit a photo, your school ID photo will be used as your senior portrait. Senior Mentor Note: Consider
changing out of the lime green t-shirt for your picture session on the first day of school.
The SJHS Yearbook Staff reserves the right to refuse a photo not meeting specifications.
SJ Football News:
This week at our first home game, each one of our varsity football players will be selecting a staff
member that has impacted their lives to honor in pregame. The players will be contacting the staff
member they choose tomorrow to invite them to the game. We hope you will all join us at our home
opener this Friday at 7 pm to honor your colleagues as well as celebrating the young people in our
district as our cheerleaders and marching band will be on display as well. Friday is also Future Bear
night so many of our youngsters from youth and middle school football will also be there in pregame!
Thank you for all that you do for our young people in our community and for the impact you have on
their lives! GO BEARS!!
member that has impacted their lives to honor in pregame. The players will be contacting the staff
member they choose tomorrow to invite them to the game. We hope you will all join us at our home
opener this Friday at 7 pm to honor your colleagues as well as celebrating the young people in our
district as our cheerleaders and marching band will be on display as well. Friday is also Future Bear
night so many of our youngsters from youth and middle school football will also be there in pregame!
Thank you for all that you do for our young people in our community and for the impact you have on
their lives! GO BEARS!!
Athletic News:
Monday:
Tuesday:
4:00 Varsity/JV Tennis @ Mattawan
5:00 JV/Varsity Soccer @ Mattawan
6:00 Girls Swim @ Loy Norrix
Wednesday:
4:00 Varsity/JV Tennis @ Kalamazoo Central
Thursday:
3:30 JV golf vs. Lakeshore @ Blossom
4:30 9th Football @ Three Rivers
5:00 JV/Varsity Soccer vs. Portage Northern
6:00 JV Football @ Niles
Friday:
9:30 Varsity Golf @ Marshall Invite
7:00 Varsity Football vs. Niles
Saturday:
8:30 JV Volleyball @ Portage Central Invite
10:00 Varsity Soccer vs. Holland
10:00 Boys/Girls XC @ Lakeview Invite
Upcoming Events:
Mon. 9/9 - Back to School Night - 6:15pm-8pm
