St. Joseph High School News 11/18/19 - 11/22/19
St. Joseph High School News
11/18/19 - 11/22/19
Veterans Breakfast:
Veterans Breakfast 2019
Thank you to everyone that joined us for breakfast to honor our Veterans last week!
November Bears of the Month:
Congratulations to Evelyn Faust & Brandon Burrow for being recognized as our November Bears of the Month at SJHS!
High School Musical - Beauty and the Beast
Awesome production! Congratulations to Director, Mrs. Beth Gray-Roll, and all of the students and staff that participated and supported the musical this year. Great work and we are all looking forward to next year’s musical!
Guidance Office:
Focus on Finances
Tribune News Service – November 13, 2019
College Admissions Strategies with Lee Bierer
https://collegeadmissionsstrategies.com/focus-on-finances/
Berrien County Early/Middle College: Sophomores!!
Attention 10th grade students! Do you want to get a head start on college and in life by earning substantial credit for FREE, while you’re still in high school? You can by applying to be a part of the Berrien County 5th Year Early/Middle College program! Tuition, books, and fees are provided at no cost to students and families.
How does it work? Basically, you will earn substantial college credit up to an associate degree or a career certificate by taking college classes during your 11th and 12th grades of high school. You will then attend college full-time during “grade 13” in your 5th year of high school.
Are you interested in learning more about the 5th Year Early/Middle College? Check out one of our upcoming information nights or visit your school counselor’s office!
Information Sessions (attend one only):
December 2, 2019, 6:00 pm @ Lake Michigan College - Benton Harbor Campus
December 4, 2019, 6:00 pm @ Southwestern Michigan College
December 10, 2019, 6:00 pm @ Berrien RESA Administrative Conference Center
Student Application:
Available on website beginning December 12, 2019
Application DUE to High School January 31, 2020
Only 10th grade students may apply. Don’t delay! There are a number of components to the application, including taking the AccuPlacer exam offered through Lake Michigan College and Southwestern Michigan College, along with collecting a number of letters of recommendation.
Gaming, A New Approach
Check out this article at https://www.screenagersmovie.com/tech-talk-tuesdays/gaming-a-new-
A student that spends many hours on video games can be a red flag when there is very little happening outside of game time. Are they experiencing stressors offline for which gaming is an escape? Is there clinical anxiety or depression that is leading to avoidance and isolation and gaming fills that time? It is crucial to sort this out when a youth fits this picture and how to get help.
Interact: Toy Drive
Special Toy Drive Giving Dignity to Local Families
This holiday season the Interact Clubs of SJPS and LMC are partnering up with Mosaic Resale store
in Benton Harbor to give 400 families a special Christmas shopping experience. This annual event
provides parents the dignity and joy associated with the ability to buy gifts for their children. The
Wonderland Toy Store is offered to families by invitation only, as identified through our community
partners.
Primary funding comes from local businesses through monetary, gift card, and toy donations.
Interact Club has placed collection boxes in all SJPS, Southbend Chocolate Co., Edgewater Bank,
JohnsonRauhoff, Biggby, Zoup, Rotary Club of St Joseph-Benton Harbor Meetings and Rogers!
Please consider donating unwrapped toys this season for ages 0-12 years. Gift Cards for 13-18 years.
Mosaic CCDA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and donations are tax deductible.
The Toy Drive runs now through Dec 15.
Academic Challenge Team:
The Academic Challenge Team traveled to Holland on Saturday to compete in the 14th Annual
Holland Invitational. The Bears Varsity ended up with a 5-4 overall record and gained some much
needed varsity experience. The JV team also ended the day with a 5-4 record, winning their last four
matches. Team members competed at a high level and represented SJHS with class.
Seniors: IMPORTANT GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENT!
Attention Seniors: A reminder that your cap and gown and graduation products order form need to be
turned into a Josten's rep during lunch on Thursday, November 21st. If you missed the class meeting,
pick up order information packets in the Guidance Office. It is extremely important that you do not
miss this deadline!
Whirlpool Innovation Challenge:
Marketing students competed in the Innovation Challenge at the Whirlpool Headquarters on Monday
November 11th. Students had to innovate a new product and pitch their idea to a panel of judges.
Students were also partnered with a Whirlpool mentor throughout the process and created a new
prototype for their idea.
Athletics:
Winter sport season is beginning - Congratulations on a great fall season and good luck to all of our
student athletes and coaches that will be leading our winter sports teams.
Upcoming Events:
11/20 - Wed. - 1 Hr. Late Start
