St. Joseph High School News 2/1/21 - 2/5/21
St. Joseph High School News
2/1/21 - 2/5/21
Upton Middle School News:
With the sad news of Mr. Leonard’s passing, it has come to our attention from talking with our students
throughout the day that Mr. Leonard had a Wednesday tradition. He would always wear orange to
school on Wednesdays and this day became known as “Orange Wednesday”. So, our students proposed
an idea and we are encouraging students and staff, both at Upton and the HS, that wish to honor Mr.
Leonard to wear orange to school tomorrow. The students and staff have responded remarkably well to
this tragic loss to our school community and I expect we will see a sea of orange tomorrow in our
buildings tomorrow.
Picture Retake Day:
Is scheduled for this Thurs. 2/4 from 7:45am to 10:00. Students will be called down to the Performing
Arts lobby by grade for picture retakes. Here is the link to order: http://www.geskusphoto.com/?A=3714
Technology News:
Attention Parents: Please help your student with technology success at SJHS by working through the
checklist in THIS DOCUMENT. As a reminder, all students are expected to bring a working and
charged device to school each day. New Chromebooks are available for checkout in the SJHS media
center. There is no rental fee this year. If your student does decide to check out a Chromebook, you
may want to consider paying a $20 optional damage insurance fee, but this is not required for checking
out a device. More information can be found HERE. Thank you for helping your student succeed
second semester!
Yearbook Information: (Seniors)
Senior Picture Update:
Check this link to see if the yearbook staff has received your senior picture.
NOTE: Retake Day is THIS THURSDAY, February 4. Seniors MAY use this image as a senior picture
for the yearbook (a package does not need to be purchased). The picture day image (from September or
from February) WILL BE USED in the yearbook if another one isn't received. Email jhunter@sjschools.org with any questions.
St. Joseph Virtual School:
Please click on the link for the latest information with the St.Joe Virtual School:
https://stjoevirtualschool.blogspot.com/2021/02/feb-1.html
8th Grade Transition Night:
CLASS OF 2025
Very Important Informational Scheduling Meeting for current 8th Grade Students (& their Parents)
who plan to attend St. Joseph High School Fall 2021
TONIGHT!!
February 2, 2021
6:00pm
VIRTUAL LINK of Mr. Blomgren's VIDEO:
https://www.loom.com/share/61824b0e054c49d998600ce8af4541bf
Powerpoint Virtual Link:
(after watching the video, you will need to use this powerpoint in order to click on active links for future viewing)
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1US9nWNsh7S86ORcLM2u3safT_pWwuGz2yRrXBY6IFKk/edit?usp=sharing
NOTE: Students received course description books and blue course selection forms in class yesterday - please have those in front of you during this video presentation! However, see links below if needed:
Course Selection Form for Class of 2025 Link
Counselors will follow up and host a LIVE Virtual
8th Grade Parent Q & A Session
on Wed, Feb. 3, 6-7pm - look for separate email tomorrow with link.
St. Joseph IT Department:
SJPS IT Department is looking for a full time tier 1 IT Technician. This position requires existing
computer/networking knowledge and troubleshooting skills. Any coding experience is a plus. If
interested, please send a PDF resume to the Technology Director, Bryan Parsons, at
bparsons@sjschools.org with a subject line of "SJPS IT Position". As stated, the position is a full time,
salaried position with benefits, starting at mid $30k per year, which is non-negotiable.
Guidance Office News:
Here is our guidance news for the week of 2/1/21. Please click on the link for live access to links in
document provided by the guidance department.
Athletic News:
No new updates at this time. We are still under current pause with Winter Sports until the new update is
provided. Non-contact practices are still under way and we hope to receive new guidance by Feb. 22nd
for the winter season.
Upcoming Events:
2/1 - Mon. - Start of 2nd semester
2/12 - Fri. - No School K-12 (Staff Professional Development)
2/15 - Mon. - No School - Presidents’ Day
