From the Development Office

Mark your calendars for the 2023 Annual Auction Gala on Friday, April 21. Our Gala Committee members are working diligently to prepare for our school’s largest fundraiser that supports our students.

Some Gala needs to keep in mind:

• Bottles of wine for the wine pull

• Baskets that can be used for the silent auction

• Silent and Live auction items

• Vacation homes or timeshares to be auctioned off

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

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 January, an impressive 40% of our school families have contributed. Congratulations to the 6th grade which is leading with a grade level participation of 52%! 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 December was $285,000! Please contact Kevin Meyer with any questions. Download your Annual Fund Donation Form today or make an online donation!

2022 Tax Statements

Giving statements for 2022 will be distributed by January 31. These statements are meant to assist with tax preparation. For any questions regarding these statements, please contact Kevin Meyer .

From the Fine Arts Department

Volunteers Needed

Please contact Teresa McGrath for more information on how to volunteer for either of the opportunities below:

• Any parents or students willing to donate their time and talents to the Fine Arts Department through their sewing skills

• Any parents willing to assist with supervision during after-school and Saturday crew sessions

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 today, HERE!

The Christmas Wreath sale was a success!

Many thanks to our SJCS community for making our wreath sales a huge success! We apologize to those who tried to order near the end of our sale as we SOLD OUT! We’ll be back again next year, so be sure to get your order in early.

Advertise your business in our Fine Arts programs

It’s not too late to advertise your business at our Fine Arts events. Coming events are the Jubilate Knight for the Arts Talent Competition and Fundraiser, the spring musical, and the spring concerts. If you would like to see your business ad in our program for these events, see about our Sponsorships HERE, or contact Brandon Cabaniss.