St. Joseph High School News 10/4/21 - 10/8/21
St. Joseph High School News
10/4/21 - 10/8/21
Bears of the Month:
October Bears of the Month!
Congratulations to Estelle Spira & Seth Walters for being recognized as our October Bears of the
Month at SJHS!
Picture Make-Up Day: PICTURE RETAKES
Students may have their pictures retaken on Friday, October 8 in the PAC Lobby at St. Joseph High
School. Also, any VIRTUAL student is welcome to have their picture taken during this time. The
picture crew will be here from 8:00 am - 10:00 am. Order information is below:
www.geskusphoto.com/fallorders
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Guidance Office News:
Awareness Month Ideas:
https://crestline.com/c/calendar-of-events
Interact Update:
SJHS Virtual Students - IMPORTANT ATTENDANCE INFORMATION:
Dear SJHS VIRTUAL Students & Parents:
**Important message**
You are required to login to Edmentum and Start an assignment in ALL of the classes you are enrolled in on Count Day on Wednesday, October 6.
For example, if you have (6) VIRTUAL classes, then you need to login to each class and start an assignment in ALL (6) classes for the State of Michigan Count Day. You don't need to complete each assignment, you just need to start an assignment in all (6) classes for Count Day.
If VIRTUAL students have any questions, please contact Mr. Berry at jberry@sjschools.org
Thanks, Mr. Berry
October Is College Month: (Guidance Office)
October is College Month
#whatisYOURfutureplan?
The term College is used to refer to education beyond high school, including postsecondary certificates and academic degrees. Watch for information regarding the college application process, financial aid, scholarships and special events to help students and parents with this process.
Many colleges are Application Free and some just in the month of October. Check it out.
New this year is the Michigan Institutional Updates site. This site is meant to serve as both a tool and resource for you and your student. This site provides institutional specific information on testing policies, application details, financial aid and scholarships, academic programs, campus life, and key contacts.
Presentation Shared w/ Seniors: What’s Next? Now What?
Friday, Oct 1: FAFSA site opens: BCAN FAFSA Tool Kit
2021-2022 FAFSA Walkthrough Video -Although a year old, still relevant for completing this years 2022-2023 FAFSA
Wednesday, Oct. 6: Admissions 101: College Rep Panel 6-7:30 p.m. in Auditorium (all grades)
Tuesday, Oct. 12: University of Michigan College rep Zoom meeting 6-7:30 p.m. (all grades)
Friday, Oct. 15: Lake Michigan College Campus Visit 8:30-1:00 p.m (11th, 12th
grades)
Thursday, Oct. 21 College Application Day 8:30-11:30 a.m Media Center (seniors only)
Thursday, Oct. 21 Financial Aid 101 9:35-10:15 Location TBD (juniors and seniors)
Tuesday, Oct. 26: FAFSA Night - 5:30-7:00 Media Center Lab (seniors & parents only)
TBD: MiSSG - Financial Planning Assistance (all grades)
Hospitality/Management Class News:
It was a great week for the Hospitality Management class! We enjoyed a visit from Mr. Chris Woodruff, Dean of Hospitality Management at Lake Michigan College and were given a tour of the Inn at Harbor Shores and Planks by Chef Elton Mann!
Lauri Berry
SJHS Culinary Arts Teacher
Key Club Advisor
Rotary News:
Attention all SJHS students with a Dream Career!
The Rotary Student Program, a career mentoring initiative, is now taking Fall Applications! Through the
program, SJHS students are given the opportunity to talk directly with an experienced professional
living the dream - BEFORE college applications, vocational training and high school graduation. Past
mentors have included a CEO of a Major Corporation, a Nuclear Physicist from NASA and a Prima Ballerina from NYC. Participants have found the program to be profoundly impactful, eye opening and
in some cases, life changing. For information, see Interact Club of SJHS Mentoring Director, Ani Ale
for more information or a SJHS Guidance Counselor for an online application. To ensure the highest
quality mentors, Rotary Student Program participation is limited to 20 SJHS students this year, so apply
early if interested (www.rotarystudentprogram.org, https://rotary.org/en/rotary-pairs-students-top-mentors).
Past participants interested in becoming a Novelist, a Global Executive, a Professional Ballerina and a Meteorologist
Interact Club of SJHS Mentoring Director, Ani Ale
Mentoring Director, Ani Ale, and SJHS Guidance Counselors, Tracy Wagner, Amy Peterson, Intern Jeremy Roberson and Tracy Olson
Key Club News:
Something new at lunch is the return of the Food Waste Cart in the student center. As students go to
throw away their tray they place unopened packages of food or drink (i.e. bags of carrots, whole fruit,
milk and juice) in the bins on the cart. Key Club members will return the cart to the fridge at the end of
lunch each day.
Then if students are hungry for a snack during the school day they can visit the donation fridge in the
hallway down by the Foods room. We are working together as a school to cut down on our food waste!
PSAT Fall Test - 11th Graders!!
PSAT/NMSQT
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
NOTE: The prior 9/13 deadline has been extended. If you didn’t already, and would like
Click here for link to form and complete details!
Yearbook/Wind-Up Information:
Yearbook Information: The 2020-2021 yearbooks have been distributed to current students. If you'd
like to purchase an extra one, see Mrs. Essig in the principal's office or Mrs. Hunter in E511. The book
is $70. Make a check out to SJHS Yearbook.
The 2021-2022 yearbook is available to reserve. Books can be purchased online with a credit card or
with a check and the order form. Books are $60 until December 1. The 2022 book will be delivered in
the fall of 2022.
Wind-Up Sponsorship information:
The Wind-Up is the high school's award-winning newsmagazine. Our goal is to earn enough money to
print the issue FREE for all students and staff. If you're interested in being a sponsor for the publication
and/or its website, please see this informational letter. Wind-Up Sponsorship
NHS Tutoring: Available to all students
Tuesday and Thursday - NHS Tutoring - Media Center from 2:50-4:00
AP Testing for Spring - Registration Information:
For students enrolled in Advanced Placement courses and planning to take AP exams
May AP registration and payment information:
SlideShow with important links
Athletic Events:
Monday:
10:00 Varsity Golf @ Sturgis
4:30 9th Football vs. Portage Central
6:30 JV Football vs. Portage Central
5:00 Varsity Volleyball vs. Three Rivers
Tuesday:
10:00 Varsity Golf @ Regionals
5:00 JV/Varsity Soccer vs. Portage Central
6:00 Swim @ Battle Creek Central
Wednesday:
5:00 XC West Jamboree
5:30 9th/JV Volleyball vs. Portage Central
6:30 Varsity Volleyball vs. Portage Central
Thursday:
9:00 Varsity Tennis @ Regionals/Paw Paw
3:30 Varsity Golf West Jamboree/ Point O' Woods
5:00 JV/Varsity Soccer SMAC Tournament
5:00 JV Volleyball Quad
5:00 9th Volleyball @ Holland Christian Quad
Friday:
7:00 Varsity Football vs. Lakeshore
Saturday:
1:00 XC @ Portage Invite
TBA Swim @ MISCA Meet
Upcoming Events:
Oct. 6th - Wed. - 1 Hr. Late Start
