The participants of the Grade 3 - 5 Spelling Bee St. Joseph School "Lights the Way" all week in celebration of the theme of Catholic Schools Week. The entire week was packed with activities for the students and visitors. Grade 1 began the week by running their very first prayer service. Then the 3rd - 5th grades competed in their very own Spelling Bee, followed by the Math Bee for 6th -8th grades. Thursday, Spirit Day, saw the return of the wildly popular Game Show, where students and teachers tested their knowledge of pop culture and academic skills, while enjoying a "Dress Down Day". The 7th and 8th grades competed at the annual Sports Night that evening, where the graduating 8th grade beat the 7th grade by a mere point! Friday's First Friday Mass closed the week and then the children enjoyed "Buddy Up Day". The older students were matched with the younger students for games and crafts and were then dismissed early so the faculty and staff could enjoy the PTA Teacher Appreciation Lunch, graciously hosted at the home of Maureen Michel, PTA Secretary. Thanks to all who made the week of celebration a marvelous success. We invite you to visit our website at www.advantageforlife.org.

The participants of the Grade 6 - 8 Math Bee

Dr. Kilbride, Principal, thanks the First Grade for their very special Prayer Service The winning eigth grade "Team Green" on Sports Night The PTA Executive Board, Cathy McGuire, Co-President, Joanna Castoro, Co-President, Maureen Michel, Secretary, Amanda Michel, 4th grade "coat check" and Lorraine Levano, Treasurer. Julia McGuire, sporting her St. Joe's attire, waits for her turn! Brittany Rodriguez, Grade 7, buddies with Grace Gallic, Grade 1. The good friends in the 5th grade love their treats! Connor Samenuk enjoys his bird's eye view of the Game Show! Brendan Shea, Deirdre Zuluaga, Dominick Castoro and Nick Perry: 7th graders ready to take on the Game Show! Kindergarteners work on a craft with their 3rd grade buddies. The winners of the Math Bee: Jack O'Malley, Grade 7, 1st Place, Christina Levano, Grade 8, 2nd Place, and Pace Milton, Grade 6, 3rd Place. Members of the 7th grade "Team Gold" on Sports Night "Buddies" in grades 3 and 5 play charades. The outstanding faculty and staff enjoy a well-deserved lunch! Second graders Anna Mandaro and Faith Kenny walk back to their table with their ice cream. Mia Bonvissuto, Kinder-gartener, and her PTA treat...Ice Cream Sundaes! Dr. Kilbride with the winners: James Walczyk, Grade 3, 2nd Place, Isabella Bastiani, Grade 5, 1st Place and Jessica Sims, Grade 5, 3rd Place.