From the Development Office

• Mark your calendars for the 2023 Annual Auction Gala on Friday, April 22. Our Gala Committee members, faculty/staff, students, and parents are working together to diligently prepare for our school’s largest fundraiser that supports our students.

• Stay tuned to your email for details pertaining to the nature of our Gala. If you are interested in volunteering or donating a silent or live auction item, contact Aimee Lonergan (Gala Chair), Katie Saad (Gala Co-Chair), or Katie Orbon in the Development Office.

The Gala Committee Needs Your Help. We are in Need of:

• Bottles of wine for the wine pull

• Baskets that can be used for the Silent Auction

• Vacation homes or timeshares to be auctioned off

• Theatre tickets

If you are able to help, contact Aimee Lonergan (Gala Chair), Katie Saad (Gala Co-Chair), or Katie Orbon in the Development Office.

Middle School Baskets & High School Experiences for the Gala

• Middle School Household basket items are due in the Development Office by March 17.

• If you signed up to donate an item for one of the High School Experiences for the Gala, please bring it to the Development Office by March 17.

Annual Fund

Our goal this fiscal year (July 2022 – June 2023) is to engage the financial support of 100% of our school families, faculty, and staff in giving to the Annual Fund. As of February, an impressive 41% of our school families have contributed. Congratulations to the 6th grade which is leading with a grade level participation of 54%! We will continue to track these participation numbers through the Gala in the Spring.

Helping families afford a St. Joseph’s education is a foundational principle to our identity as a Catholic school. The Annual Fund fulfills this responsibility by providing approximately 6% of the school’s overall budget. It accounts for 75% of the funding that is not covered by tuition. These dollars are raised every year through the generosity of our community. Our Annual Fund goal for this year, which includes proceeds from the Gala, is $550,000. The Annual Fund total through January was $295,000! Please contact Kevin Meyer with any questions, download your Annual Fund Donation Form today or make an online donation!

From the Fine Arts Department

In case you missed it - Jubilate Knight for the Arts

In case you missed this year's Jubilate Knight event, you can view it on the SJCS Fine Arts YouTube Page HERE

Mark Your Calendar for these Upcoming Fine Arts Events

• May 5: Middle School Coffeehouse

• May 9-11: Spring Concerts

• May 18: Improvisation Knight

Additional details will be included later this spring.

Theatre Summer Camps

• June 5-8: High School Improvisation (Rising 8th-12th Graders) from 3:00-5:00 PM. Cost is $75.

• June 5-9: Rising Stars (Rising 3rd-8th Graders) from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. Cost is $150. Click HERE for additional camp details and registration.

Looking for the perfect gift to honor your upcoming Graduate?

Our beautiful stained glass Red Door ornament is a wonderful token to commemorate your student’s years at SJCS, and they make great gifts! Order yours HERE !

Advertise in our Fine Arts Programs

Attention business owners! Want to reach a larger audience? The Jubilate Arts Guild Sponsorship program is a great value. We are offering our corporate sponsors a chance for promotion with advertising in the printed programs of our six main Fine Arts events over the course of the school year. The size of the ad depends on the level of sponsorship. In addition to an ad in our programs, our sponsors will get further promotion through social media, the Fine Arts’ website, and special signage in the lobby of our events. Click HERE for more information on sponsorship levels and benefits. If you become a 2023-24 Fine Arts Sponsor before April 15, we will include your ad in THIS YEAR’S Spring Concerts printed program. Questions? Contact Brandon Cabaniss.

Jubilate Arts Guild Board Openings for 2023-2024

Have you been wondering what the Jubilate Arts Guild is? Have you been wondering how you can get involved in an organization that impacts all the students here at SJCS? JAG is the place for you! We are the Fine Arts booster club and we have a position for you, no matter how much or how little time you have to invest. We meet once a month, before school for those with busy work schedules. All middle school students partake of the fine arts programs and the majority of our high school students participate in band, strings, chorus, dance, theater, and/or visual arts. If you would like to join a fun group of parents who support the Fine Arts here at SJCS, JAG is where you need to be! Contact Cindy Davis for more information.

Jubilate Knight Talent Competition and Fundraiser Success!

What a spectacular evening! Thanks so much to everyone who helped put together this amazing event. What a treat to watch the extraordinary talents of our SJCS community. The variety of talent demonstrated by the students, parents, faculty, and staff was OFF THE CHARTS. Congratulations to all our winners. Check out the Jubilate Knight website for a list of all the performers and artists who participated, and the winners. The funds raised will go toward much needed equipment to support theatre, visual arts, band, chorus, dance, and orchestra. It's not too late to make a donation through GiveSmart

From the Parents Guild

Thank You!

• We would like to give Sarah Farrah and Betsy McCart a huge thank you for coordinating the delicious lunch for the faculty/staff during CSW. Thank you as well to all of our fantastic volunteers who helped that day with set up/clean up and by sending in food and gift cards. The faculty/staff are truly grateful for our parental support!

• We would like to sincerely thank Patricia Hanson for all of her hard work on the Used Uniform Sale

Spirit Wear

Spirit Wear is still available in the School Store. The next school-wide sale will be later this Spring.

Graduation Yard Signs

Calling all senior parents! We have partnered with VIPdecals.com for you to purchase graduation signs customized for your son or daughter. Check out the sign options HERE. This is a great way to showcase your graduating senior.

Keep the Donations Coming!

Did you know that SJCS receives a check every month from Amazon? Plus, we receive funds from Publix, Harris Teeter, and Lowe’s Foods. We need these funds to continue our efforts in improving the school. In just a few minutes you can set up your account and help us start gaining rewards.