

Principal's Peek at the Week
Saints Joseph and John School - March 21, 2024
“Hold fast to the hope that lies before us.” – Hebrews 6:18
As we approach the holiest time of the year in our faith, my prayer for our SJJ school community is that this Lenten journey was a time of transformation and renewal, as we seek to grow closer to God and to one another. Throughout this season we have tried to support and encourage one another along the way, knowing that together, we are stronger.
As a school community, we are looking forward to our upcoming Spring Break (the last day of school is Holy Thursday with an early dismissal and no Viking Cove after care that day). Speaking of our shortened school day on Holy Thursday, we at SJJ will fully immerse ourselves in the richness of our Catholic school traditions and teachings as we spend the day in a school-wide Holy Thursday Retreat. The day kicks off with a service project for residents of Mount Alverna Nursing Home, followed by Living Stations presented by our 7th and 8th graders, a special prayer service, and more! Our students will remain busy and active as we come together in prayer, reflection, and fellowship, united in our shared belief in the power of Christ's resurrection to bring hope, healing, and salvation to the world.
May Holy Week be a time of spiritual renewal and transformation for each of us, as we draw closer to God and to one another. Wishing you and your families a blessed and meaningful Holy Week.
The Peek at the Week will return on Thursday, April 11.
Easter blessings,
Mrs. Schenek
MARCH LUNCH MENU
SJJ STUDENTS ARE PREPARING FOR HOLY THURSDAY RETREAT & SERVICE PROJECT
NEW VISITOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Earlier this week our school implemented a new digital visitor management system as part of our efforts to enhance safety measures throughout the school building. The system allows our staff to screen and track all visitors, know who is enters and exits our building at any given time and will immediately notify our administration should any issues arise.
We are grateful for the Security Grant that Saints Joseph and John School received earlier this year that enabled us to purchase the new digital visitor management system.
WINDOW TO APPLY/REAPPLY FOR ED CHOICE IS OPEN
STUDENT ACCOUNTS
As a reminder, student tuition and fee accounts must be paid up to date for students to attend upcoming field trips.
Please contact the Business Office with questions.
NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY, APRIL 8
NO SCHOOL- ECLIPSE DAY
Monday, Apr 8, 2024, 07:15 AM
Sts. Joseph & John School, Pearl Road, Strongsville, OH, USA
SJJ's FAMILY STEAM NIGHT- SAVE THE DATE!
Get ready for a fun and memorable evening on Tuesday, April 23 as Saints Joseph and John School invites all of our students and their families to join us in our first Family STEAM Night from 6-7:30 p.m. We are hosting this event to inspire and educate students about the exciting possibilities within fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics!
Join your SJJ teachers as they host a variety of hands-on STEAM activities and learn first-hand from local leaders in STEAM education and career paths. The growing list of partners includes the Cleveland Museum of Art, The Natural History Museum, the American Heart Association, Drink Local Drink Tap, Ham Radio Operator Jeffrey Meyer, NASA and the National Kidney Foundation, just to name a few! Our STEAM partners will showcase the diverse and exciting aspects of their organization that relate to STEAM, and will bring educational materials and facilitate hands-on activities for our students during the event.
Visitors can also cast their votes for the new Viking logo!
We look forward to providing valuable exposure to our students in the areas of STEAM and to foster their interest in STEAM at SJJ!
Preschool Peek at the Week
There was a little bit of leprechaun magic and rainbows left this week in Preschool, which lent itself quite nicely to talking about the letter Ww and Weather this week.
We brightened our classrooms with Yellow Day and our 3's and Enrichment participated in some special music and movement time with Miss Abby from RMC Kindermusik.
We are counting down to egg hunts before break begins next week!
FROM THE SJJ PTU
Save the Date for Marco’s Pizza
We are bringing back Marco’s Pizza Boxes! Your students will decorate a pizza box in school and then you’ll receive their artistic, creative pizza box when you order a pizza from Marco’s on April 10 and April 11 – more details coming soon!
Mother Daughter Event
Come out and bowl with your daughter(s) for some fun girl time!
When: Wednesday, March 27
Time: 2 sessions to choose from: 5:00-7:00pm or 7:00-9:00pm
Where: T&M Lanes 1480 Pearl Rd. Brunswick
$14 per bowler! This includes 2 games, shoe rental and a chance to win raffle baskets at each session!
** Food and drink is available for purchase on your own.
Deadline to Purchase Tickets: Sunday, March 24
Click the link below!
Last CHANCE for the EGG DROP
We’ve extended through the weekend so place your order by Sunday, March 24. Order 24 eggs for $20. Eggs will be filled with a combination of candy, stickers and small prizes. You can either choose to pick up eggs at SJJ or have eggs scattered in your front lawn the night before Easter (on Saturday, March 30).
Click here to order your eggs:https://my.cheddarup.com/c/sjj-ptu-egg-drop?cart=fcfe7af4-90bc-4325-929a-db9f99aa1d76%21%2173275761
PTU EXECUTIVE BOARD:
- Co-Presidents- Natalie Pratt, Roxanne Yurcik
- Treasurer- Tina Dzik
- Secretary- Laura LaNasa
- VP of Operations- Krista Klefos
- VP of Marketing- Julie Lytle
- VP of Fundraising- Kristina Arch
To reach our PTU team please email stsjjptu@gmail.com
Please Note Drop-off Times in the Morning to Prevent Tardies
MORNING
7:15 am- Building opens and students may enter the building to report directly to McGraw Hall.
Car drop-offs may not occur prior to 7:15 am.
7:45 am- Tardy Bell Rings.
Students not in their seats and ready to learn at 7:45 am are marked tardy.
Please do not drop children off at the Main Entrance during morning drop off. All cars must go through the car line for everyone's safety, as there is heavy bus traffic along the drive between the church and school.
Save the Dates for these events at SJJ!
CONTACT US
Shelly Schenek, Principal
Jennifer Francis, Assistant Principal
Angela Bosko, Little Vikings Preschool Director
Patricia Briggs, Business Manager
Joe Clark, Admissions and Marketing Coordinator
Fr. Barry Gearing, President
Fr. Andy Gonzalez, Treasurer
Saints Joseph and John School Mission
Saints Joseph and John School lives the values and teachings of our Catholic faith, serves as Jesus served and encourages lifelong learning.