St. Joseph High School News 2/8/21 - 2/12/21
St. Joseph High School News
2/8/21 - 2/12/21
Orange Wednesday: Honoring Mr. Leonard
This past Wednesday, our students wanted to honor Mr. Leonard, long-time Upton Middle School Teacher, who passed away last week. As the story goes, Mr. Leonard had a long standing tradition of wearing orange on Wednesday’s to school. Based on the picture we were able to get of our students as they left school last Wednesday, Mr. Leonard left a lasting impression on so many of our students! Mr. Leonard will be dearly missed by our St. Joseph school community.
Interim Superintendent Weekly Update:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e_7VI0cUJzqAhRj-xSn7UPXBoSkk2aFCdrh88yGSrHk/edit?usp=sharing
Please note the two days in the schedule that have been assigned to SJPS from the Berrien County Health Dept. as Covid Vaccination days. These two days in the schedule have been changed to half days so all of the staff may get their vaccination appointment done with the Berrien County Health Department. Half days are 2/16 and 3/19, students released at 11am.
Bears of the Month:
February Bears of the Month!
Congratulations to Athan Gregory & Norah Judge for being recognized as our February Bears of the Month at SJHS!
Guidance News:
Guidance News
Week of 2/8/21
GRIEF & LOSS
This has been a very challenging time for us as we know that it is for your families. We are saddened
about the death of a beloved middle school teacher, Dave Leonard.
We are also experiencing another significant adjustment with the departure of our Superintendent.
As we all adjust to these unexpected changes we need to continue to support each other but know it’s
okay to reach out if we need help.
Here are a few resources to help you in this challenging time.
These are also available on our family google site:
In the Self-Care & Wellness section:
You’ll be inspired by Brene’s wisdom and down to earth approach.
This link includes a couple Ted Talks on empathy & vulnerabilty as well as
8 short powerful lessons.
“Empathy has no script. There is no right way or wrong way to do it. It’s simply listening, holding space, withholding judgment, emotionally connecting, and communicating that incredibly healing message of ‘you’re not alone.’”
- Brene Brown
In the Community Resource section:
We are so lucky to have such a wonderful local resource to help individuals and families
deal with grief.
Lory’s Place offers a variety of services from counseling to materials and more.
Dr. Kubler-Ross
Please remember we are here to support you -
reach out if you have a question/concern: guidance@stjoebears.com
SAT Prep:
Scholastic Art and Writing Awards:
Scholastic Writing Awards are in, and we are thrilled to announce that 18 SJHS writers earned 21 awards: 2 Gold Keys (top 5% of all submissions), 2 Silver Keys (top 6-10%), and 17 Honorable Mentions (top 11-15%). Submissions come from an 8 state area and hundreds of high schools. See award details HERE.
We're so proud of our SJHS writers!
The English department
Black History Month: February
As we celebrate, support, and recognize Black History Month at SJHS you will see and hear about a few different activities that will be taking place throughout the month. Here are a few of the highlighted events/items planned.
In US History Classes - Slides of historical and current significant figures in Black History were created by students and will be placed on our scrolling TV monitors throughout the month for students, staff, and visitors to view. Here is the link: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Yryk7_hKF6YhqZWlZidb4qDxlj0zxdEyxqDNXLlxwEo/edit?usp=sharing
1st Hour Classrooms will be taking the next two weeks when time allows to coordinate the design of their classroom doors with a Black History significant person or event! The goal will be to have nearly 50 different visible recognitions significant to black history displayed throughout the building for all students and staff to see and discuss. Can’t wait to see what the students and staff create! We will share pictures as their classroom doors come to life.
In the Media Center: Destiny Collection: Black History Month and Beyond
This collection in Destiny, the online library catalog, features black authors and voices as we celebrate Black History Month--and beyond. These books--and more--are available to students for check out. We look forward to sharing the Black History Month book display in the library and to helping students find a good read for February!
Culinary News:
Congratulations to SJHS Culinary Arts senior, Aaron Fee, for winning the Michigan Restaurant Association’s ProStart Pepper Recipe Competition! His dish was an Italian Beef Sandwich with a Pepperonata. He is $100 richer!
Athletic Events:
Monday:
Tuesday:
4:00 9th Boys Basketball @ Buchanan
5:30 JV Boys Basketball @ Buchanan
7:00 Varsity Boys Basketball @ Buchanan
Wednesday:
Thursday:
4:15 9th Girls Basketball @ Portage Northern
5:45 JV Girls Basketball @ Portage Northern
7:00 Varsity Girls Basketball @ Portage Northern
Friday:
4:15 9th Boys Basketball vs. Portage Northern
5:45 JV Boys Basketball vs. Portage Northern
7:00 Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Portage Northern
Saturday:
9:00 Wrestling @ West Ottawa Quad
12:00 9th Girls Basketball vs. Mattawan
12:00 9th Boys Basketball @ Mattawan
1:30 JV Girls Basketball vs. Mattawan
1:30 JV Boys Basketball @ Mattawan
3:00 Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Mattawan
3:00 Varsity Boys Basketball @ Mattawan
Upcoming Events:
2/10 - Wed. - 1 Hr. Late Start
2/10 - Wed. - Student Count Day - WE NEED EVERYONE IN ATTENDANCE :)
2/12 - Fri. - No School K-12 - Professional Development Day - Staff
2/15 - Mon. - No School - Presidents’ Day
2/16 - Tues. - ½ Day for Students - 11am Dismissal - Staff Vaccination Day BCHD
