St. Joseph High School News 3/9/20 - 3/13/20
St. Joseph High School News
3/9/20 - 3/13/20
Message from Superintendent Dr. Bruce:
Dear Parents,
As you may have heard in the news, efforts are being made to help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Your child’s school plays an important role in that effort. Although there have not been any reported cases of COVID-19 in Michigan, we wanted our families to be aware that SJPS is in close communication with the Berrien County Health Department and will continue to follow their guidance and recommendations. At this time, no action has been recommended other than to encourage the following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) preventative measures:
- Frequently washing your hands with soap and water
- Covering your mouth when you sneeze or cough
- Avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
- Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe
- Avoiding close contact with people who are sick
- Staying home when you are sick (children and adults)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention does not recommend the use of facemasks for the general public.
To help families learn more about the virus, we have dedicated a section of our website to share CDC, MDHHS and Berrien County Health Department resources and general information. Please visit our website and look for the “Coronavirus Information for Parents” link under the scrolling announcements.
As always, the safety and well-being of our students is our top priority. We will continue monitoring the development of COVID-19 and plan accordingly in partnership with local, state, and federal health and government officials.
Thank you for entrusting us with the care of your children.
Sincerely,
Thomas S. Bruce, Ed. D.
Superintendent of Schools
Informational links:
Division 2 103 lb Wrestling State Champion:
Congrats to State Champ Nolan Wertanen and Coaches!
Robotics: (Congratulations!!)
The Average Joes High School Robotics Team had the honor to host 39 other Michigan FIRST Robotics teams and ESPN for a District Event. The Joes showed perseverance and continuous improvement throughout the entire competition. They ended the qualifications rounds in 9th place out of 40 and were selected to be on the 4th place alliance for the playoffs. They won in quarterfinals and upset the number 1 alliance in the semifinals. The Joes were defeated in the finals and walked away with the Finalist medal and the Innovation in Control Award. Congratulations on a great robot and hosting a successful competition! Search for Robotics on the ESPN app to watch the archived broadcast of the St. Joseph Event including an interview with Superintendent Dr. Thomas Bruce. Let's cheer on the Joes as they travel to Penn High School in Indiana this weekend.
Science Olympiad: (Congratulations!!)
On Tuesday March 3rd, the St Joseph High School science olympiad team placed 1st out of 7 high school teams at the regional science olympiad tournament. The team earned 8 first place medals and 7 second place medals out of 23 different events. This earned them an invite to compete at the state science olympiad competition on April 25 at Michigan State University. The kids did a fantastic job and represented St Joseph High School well.
DECA:
Congratulations to the following students who competed at the DECA State Career Development Conference March 5th-7th at TCF in Detroit, MI. Our DECA chapter was also awarded the GIMME 5 award this year for recruiting new members as we continue to grow our Chapter!
Isabella Finnigan- Apparel & Accessory Marketing
Adam Dressander- Food Marketing
Karenna Sohn- Principles of Hospitality & Tourism
Madison Jackson- Sports & Entertainment Marketing- Team Event
Justin Farrish- Sports & Entertainment Marketing- Team Event
Anne Zeiler- Quick Service Restaurant Management
Briggs Mosher- Sports & Entertainment Marketing
Ryan Guzzo - Sports & Entertainment Marketing
Matt Owen- Human Resources Management
Lilly Halliday- Restaurant & Food Service Management
Connor Bachteal- Leadership & Teamwork- Team Event
Sophia Arent- Leadership & Teamwork- Team Event
Alex Reed- Leadership & Teamwork- Team Event
Congrats to Briggs Mosher for being a State Finalist in Sports & Entertainment Marketing.
Please share with anyone who may be looking for a part time position. Lunch room supervisor position available at St. Joseph High School. Daily supervision from about 11am-1pm each day. Hourly pay. If interested please contact Mr. Berry, Assistant Principal, at jberry@sjschools.org or 269-926-3213.
Ren Baldwin Tech Fest:
Reading Month @ SJHS
March BookLove 
Senior All Night Party Fundraisers:
Get these dates on your calendar and take a couple nights off from the kitchen and support our graduating class of 2020!!
Senior All Night Party Information:
Parents - please use the following link to access the Senior All Night Party information. This is a well planned and organized event by some of our senior parents each year. It is a great way to send our seniors off after graduation and provide a structured, safe, and memorable event for our graduates.
I would love to see each and every senior attend this year. We usually have around 175 of our 250 or so graduates go each year. Cost is $100 before Apr. 17th. If you are able please consider sponsoring another student so we can raise enough funds to send every graduate on the trip!
Graduating Seniors and Parents:
AAYS Event Rentals would like to congratulate you on your upcoming graduation. Through your hard work and determination, you now have the opportunity to celebrate your accomplishment with family and friends.
Whether you are planning an indoor or outdoor party, we can provide you with everything you will need. We have tents, tables, chairs, flatware, glassware, china and linens. Our large selection of linens allows you to match your school colors and make your celebration unique and memorable. When you start to plan your celebration, give us a call. You can reach us by phone at (269) 281-0362 or (574) 256-1110. Mention this letter and receive 10% off your graduation rental.
Again, congratulations and we look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Scott Nate
AAY’S Event Rentals
March Bears of the Month:
Congratulations to our March Bears of the Month - Cici Strickler and Will Christy!
Spring Into Reading Book Drive:
SPRING into READING Book Drive!
SJPS family, we need your help! Please join us in teaming up with
United Way of Southwest Michigan to collect books all month long for the
Spring into Reading Book Drive! Donation boxes are at all school buildings!
Good Luck to Boys Swim Team @ State:
Athletic News:
Monday:
Congratulations to the swimmers and diver who will be representing the SJHS Boys Swim and Dive team at State this weekend! Good luck!
Jonah Cox, Troy Burrow, Brandon Burrow and Nathan Barfuss (200 medley relay)
Ayden Moyer and Andrew Moyer (50 and 100 free)
Ayden Moyer, Andrew Moyer, Jacob Haunhorst and Brandon Burrow (200 and 400 free relay:)
Jacob Maynard (diving)
Athletic News:
Monday:
We host District basketball games at 5:00 and 7:00.
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
7:00 Boys Varsity Basketball Districts
Thursday:
Friday:
TBA Boys Swim @ State Finals
7:00 Boys Varsity Basketball District Championship
Saturday:
TBA Boys Swim @ State Finals
Upcoming Events:
3/11 - Wed. - 1 Hr. Late Start
