2-10-17 Weekly Newsletter

SJA E-NEWS | February 10, 2017 In This Issue Student Spotlight College Corner Reminder: Mandatory Meeting for Spring Sports Is Next Thursday Parent-Teacher Conferences Junior Class Gains Art Appreciation Spiritually Uplifting Kairos XXXVII Students Support 'Cleveland Go Red for Women' Event Pep Rally Recognizes Winter Sports English Students Inspired

by Alumna Leader

Parents: At-A-Glance Through Friday, February 17 Malley's Candy Bar Sales (Email has been sent out with more information)

February 13-17 Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Body Image Week

Wednesday, February 15 Early Dismissal, 2 p.m.

Thursday, February 16 Spring OHSAA Parent/Student Meeting Dining Hall, Auditorium, 5-8 p.m.

Reminder: Mandatory Meeting for Spring Sports Is Next Thursday

Join Us at "Celebrate the Academy!"

Any student who plans to participate in Track & Field, Softball or Lacrosse and has not played a fall or winter sport at SJA this season is required to attend a meeting on Thursday, February 16 at 6 p.m. in the Dining Hall. (Crew and Rugby students/parents need not attend.) This meeting should be attended by the student and a parent/guardian and will cover information about what is needed for tryouts, athletic expectations, etc. Following the general meeting, brief team meetings will be held for anyone who wants to know more details about the tryout process or specific items pertaining to the individual sport. Individual meetings will be held by the head coaches in each sport. Those meetings will begin at approximately 6:30 p.m.

Father-Daughter Dance, March 4

Please contact Athletic Director Mr. John Manuszak or your head coach (contact information can be found on the website) with any questions.

Engineering Students Learn from Alumna 'Hoodies for the Homeless' Provides 150 Hoodies for Those in Need

Parents, Will You Help With this Challenge?

Sports Highlights

Quick Links School Calendar Paw Prints Store Calendar

February 20 Presidents' Day/No School/Office Closed

Parent-Teacher Conferences Parent-Teacher conferences will be held on Thursday, February 23, 3:30-8 p.m.

Parents are invited to sign up for 10 minute appointments with any or all of your daughter's teachers. If you feel that you need more than 10 minutes to meet with your daughter's teacher(s), please email them directly to set up a conference for another day.

Please note: conferences are not mandatory. You only need to schedule appointments with teachers you feel necessary to see.

To sign up for an appointment, please click here.

February 21-23 Junior Professional Shadowing

February 22 STARTS Meeting, Dining Hall, 6:30-8 p.m.

February 23 Parent Teacher Conferences, 3:30-8 p.m.

February 24

You will be asked to select your daughter's teachers and enter your information including an email address.

If you do not have internet access or you have any questions, please contact the Main Office at 216.251.6788 or email Dean of Women Ms. Marie Ciolek.

Junior Class Gains Art Appreciation This week, the Class of 2018 went on a field trip to The Cleveland Museum of Art, where they learned about the process of creating exhibits and then worked to create their own art exhibit. Click here to see more photographs from the trip.

No School/Office Open

February 25 Celebrate the Academy

Student Spotlight

Name: Reagan Bushok '20 Accomplishments: This year, Reagan began volunteering at Cogswell Hall, a permanent solution to homelessness that offers quality, low-income housing for disabled and economically disadvantaged individuals.

"Volunteering at Cogswell Hall has given me a wonderful opportunity to connect with people who have amazing stories. Each person I've met has taught me great lessons and I find myself wanting to go back to hear more. Even though they were born into different circumstances than I was, or their paths took a different turn than what they had hoped, they still carry themselves with pride, purpose and hope. They have inspired me to appreciate the life I live, and

Spiritually Uplifting Kairos XXXVII 53 retreatants and nine senior leaders gathered at the St. Leonard's Retreat Center last week for Kairos XXXVII. Kairos retreats focus on participants finding their own personal relationship with God during a few days of discerning and discovery.

Through the course of the retreat, a building of a strong community takes place, through the conditioning of the Processors opinion of openness reflection and trust.

Retreatants with Science Teacher and Department Chair Mrs. Valerie Sanfilippo at Kairos XXXVII

Students Support 'Cleveland Go Red for Women' Event SJA students provided invaluable help at the annual American Heart Association's "Cleveland Go Red for Women" event at the Cleveland Convention Center. On Thursday, 12 students went to the Convention Center to help set up for the event.

On Friday, 19 students, along with Health Sciences Honors Program Coordinator Mr. Cory Otto, attended the American Heart Students volunteering at the Association Go Red Health Expo and "Cleveland Go Red for Women" event Luncheon. Students greeted event attendees, helped people register, set up tables, demonstrated CPR and handed out pamphlets about the American Heart Association.

"I didn't know that one in three women will suffer from heart disease. The statistics they shared were shocking. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. Because of this event, I will be able to spread awareness about heart disease in women and the impact it has on society," shared Eden Tadesse '17.

Pep Rally Recognizes Winter Sports

to learn important life lessons from others who have made the best of their situations," shared Reagan.

Activities & Interests: At SJA, Reagan is involved in The Academy Chorale, Chinese Club, Math Club, Science Club and Show Choir. She serves as an Academy Ambassador and is a cast member for the musical, Guys and Dolls, at St. Edward High School.

Reagan takes voice lessons and participates in an a capella group at School of Rock. Her interests include music, theater, math and science, especially the space sciences. Reagan has been a certified SCUBA diver since she was 12.

College Corner

At this week's Pep Rally, we recognized all of our students participating in winter sports and those participating in theatre productions. Students were treated to a performance by the SJA dance team and introduced our new pep band!

Special congrats to the Class of 2018 who took home the spirit trophy for a dodgeball win! Click here for more photos from the pep rally.

The Class of 2018 with the Spirit Trophy

English Students Inspired by Alumna Leader On Thursday, students in English teacher Mrs. Paula Conti's "Women Leading in the 21st Century" class listened to speaker and alumna Mrs. Maureen Fallon Adler '79. The class highlights women leaders through the ages as well as contributions they have made to society. Students develop skills needed to influence both the Students with Maureen Fallon Adler local and global community for the '79 during the "Women Leading in the common good through studying models 21st Century" class and theories of leadership, as well as through exposure to female leaders in Northeast Ohio. Guest speakers share their story by discussing the detours along the way, transferable skills from one profession to the next, support system and education.

Click here to read more about Mrs. Adler's advice to students.

Engineering Students Learn from Alumna

School: Butler University Location: Indianapolis, IN (5.5 hours from Cleveland) Large city Enrollment: 4,200 undergraduates Strongest Programs: Strong study abroad program, 3-2 Engineering program (partnered with Purdue). Direct admit Pharmacy and Physical Assistant programs.

Fun Facts: Since 2010, no campus has celebrated March Madness more than Butler.

The Bulldogs defied all odds and advanced to the NCAA title game, defeating perennial hoops powerhouse Duke

Students in Math teacher Mr. John Lesko's Honors Topics in Pre-Engineering and Programming classes had a two-week unit on transportation engineering from the organization Transportation YOU, taught by instructors from the Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) International. The international organization is dedicated to the professional advancement of women in transportation, as well as helping women find opportunity and recognition in the transportation industry.

Transportation YOU is a hands-on, interactive program that offers girls ages 13-18 an introduction to a wide variety of transportation careers. Through the program, L-R: Maggie Wagner '17 WTS chapters have the opportunity to make a and Kylie Schmitz '19 difference in the lives of girls by offering programs and putting weight on the activities that will engage them in all modes of retaining wall their transportation and encourage them to take courses in group built math, science and technology, which are the stepping stones to exciting careers that can change the face of the transportation industry.

Click here to read more about the students' retaining wall project.

'Hoodies for the Homeless' Provides 150 Hoodies for Those in Need

University. Butler basketball etched a place for itself among sport's all-time greatest stories!

A special thank you to all the members of the Saint Joseph Academy community who made donations to the "Hoodies for the Homeless" promotion during Catholic Schools Week. More than 150 hoodies were donated to the West Side Catholic Center and the Labre Ministry to the homeless at Saint Ignatius High School. 66% more hoodies were donated this year than in 2016. Together, we were able to "weave one

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heart."

Join Us at "Celebrate the Academy!"

Join fellow members of the SJA community to "Celebrate the Academy" on Saturday, February 25 at SJA for the annual gala to benefit academic initiatives and scholarships. This year's theme is "All That Glitters is Purple & Gold." Event chairs are John & Andrea Ham P'18, Michael and Lisa Adkins Lonsway '84, P'18, and Patrick and Camille Sheehan P'18.

"Celebrate the Academy" begins with cocktails and a silent auction at 6 p.m.

Dinner, followed by a live auction, starts at 7 p.m. For more information or to buy tickets, click here.

Special thanks to our dessert sponsors, Rue 254.

How else can you support this event? You can donate to the Silent Auction from the Amazon Wish List. Click here to donate to the Silent Auction. Wine is also needed for the popular wine pull! We are hoping to have at least 100 bottles of wine valued at $25 or more.For more information on "Celebrate the Academy" or to coordinate donating a bottle of wine, please contact Mrs. Carolyn Conway Novak '06 at 216.251.6788 x224.

Father-Daughter Dance, March 4 Celebrate the special bond between fathers and daughters on Saturday, March 4, at the annual Father-Daughter Dance. The dance is open to all grade levels and will be held at Brennan's Party Center, 13000 Triskett Road from 6-11 p.m.

The evening includes dinner, dessert and beverages. Entertainment will be provided by a DJ, and there will be a photo booth to preserve the night's memories.

To RSVP, please complete the form here and return it to the school office by Tuesday, February 21 with a check made out to SJA. For questions or to volunteer at the event, please contact Mrs. Annemarie Rajinicek P'18, '20.

Parents, Will You Help with This Challenge?

As SJA parents, we know that you realize how vital it is in today's challenging world that your children receive an education in a faith-filled, empowering and nurturing environment. You can help continue the mission of Saint Joseph Academy. A generous benefactor has offered us $25,000 to mount the third annual Parent Participation Challenge. Like last year, parents are being challenged to make a minimum gift of $25 to the Annual Fund in gratitude for the opportunities being provided at the Academy for their daughters. If at least 25 percent of our current parents make a commitment, the Academy will receive $25,000 to support our incredible students.

We met this challenge last year, so we know that Saint Joseph Academy parents are an amazing group of people.

We see the proof in your daughters each day. Please support the challenge today by clicking here.

Sports Highlights

Basketball On Wednesday evening at Saint Joseph Academy, the Jaguar basketball team celebrated its three Seniors: Colleen Drellishak '17, Claire Orsagos '17 and Ellen Vichill '17. All three played instrumental roles in leading the Jaguars to a 52-44 win over Padua. The win upped SJA's record to 16-3.

Ellen had her best game of the season on senior night as she scored 12 points and hit a pair of three-pointers. Colleen had seven points and three steals, while Claire added two assists, two steals and led the SJA offense.

Molly Neitzel '19 had a team-high 13 points and six rebounds while Bre Coleman '18 had 12 points and a team-high four assists.

The Jaguars celebrating the basketball

SJA used a big 17-3 run to open the second quarter and jump to a 24-9 lead. team's Seniors at Senior Night Padua hung around in the second half and got the game down to as close as 43-38 but SJA made some key plays down the stretch, including a three-pointer, to seal the win.

To check out photos or to see schedules for the upcoming week, click here.

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