News Archives

• SATURDAY\'S GALA - LIVE AUCTION PREVIEW, April 22, 2008
  

  An amazing list of special items and outings are all up for auction to guests of SJA\'s 15th Annual Gala this Saturday, April 26.  Check out this list and call 263-4898 x18 ... » more

• TENNIS ANYONE?, April 21, 2008
  It\'s a sure sign of spring when the after-school activities turn to outdoor events. Tennis classes will start on Monday April 21. The soccer program for students grades K-8 begins on Tuesday April 22. ... » more
• GALA BASKET WINNERS, April 18, 2008
  

  Thank you to all who bought raffle tickets for our gift baskets!  We raised $653 in support of Gala 2008.  Here are the winners, drawn at last night\'s Family Forum:

  Crayola Basket: ... » more

• KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE, April 16, 2008
  The Montessori Children\'s House welcomes interested families to visit to learn more about the Kindergarten program. Please check in with the office staff between the hours of 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. After ... » more
• \'COOL IDEAS FOR SUMMER FUN\', April 8, 2008
  The last Family Forum event of the season will offer parents lots of \'Cool Ideas for Summer Fun\'.  Representatives from around the county will present programs, offer hand-outs and tips for keeping ... » more
• GALA UPDATE, April 8, 2008
  Gala 2008 is just around the corner. Please turn in your raffle tickets by April 17th.  The Silent Auction Committee invites anyone interested to help with basket wrapping on these dates: Sunday, ... » more
• DINNER AT SJA MONDAY APRIL 7 - MENU & PRICE INFO, March 28, 2008
  The public is invited to enjoy dinner at the SJA Middle School on Monday, April 7th from 5-7 p.m. courtesy of the school\'s Advisory Board.  Featured will be delicious food from the Hathaway ... » more
• HONOR ROLL ANNOUNCED, March 24, 2008
  

  Congratulations to the Middle School students who made the 3rd Quarter Honor Roll, receiving either all A\'s or A\'s/B\'s. 

  Honor Roll - All A\'s

  8th grade: Elizabeth ... » more

• CONGRATULATIONS TO SCIENCE OLYMPIANS, March 18, 2008
  

  Thirty SJA Students in grades 3-5 competed in the Tri-County Science Olympiad last Saturday at Siena Heights University, with coach Linda Knape and many parents in attendance.  Events included a ... » more

• SJA REPRESENTED AT DOMINICAN CONFERENCE, March 17, 2008
  

  Representatives from St. Joseph Academy and many other institutions sponsored by the Adrian Dominican Sisters gathered March 13-15 at the Weber Center for their bi-annual conference. ... » more

• SJA FAMILY MEETING, March 11, 2008
  

  The Advisory Board and Administration are working to implement plans they believe will help secure St. Joseph Academy’s future despite difficult economic times.  In order to educate our families ... » more

• DRAWING APRIL 17TH, March 10, 2008
  

  Winners of our Gala Gift Baskets will be drawn on April 17th at the Family Forum event.  Purchase tickets (only $1 each) for a chance to win one of eight wonderful gift baskets on display throughout ... » more

• OPEN HOUSE THIS WEEK, March 1, 2008
  SJA\'s Spring Open House is on Thursday, March 6th (6:30-8 pm) and Sunday March 9th (1-2:30 pm) you\'ll be able to tour our classrooms, meet teachers, view terrific student projects, learn fascinating ... » more
• SJA SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS, February 29, 2008
  

  Congratulations to our middle school students who competed with others from throughout Lenawee, Monroe, and Hillsdale counties for top honors in the annual science fair! 

  6th Grade: Kanan ... » more

• COMMAND PERFORMANCE, February 14, 2008
  Adrian Symphony Orchestra Conductor John Dodson returns for a third time to the Family Forum on Thursday, February 21st. His talk will detail the benefits of incorporating music into a child\'s life. "The ... » more
• SPAGHETTI DINNER NIGHT, February 14, 2008
  Kindergarten students and their parents will gather for their annual spaghetti dinner put on by St. Joseph Church Knights of Columbus. Siblings are welcomed for dinner, childcare will be provided for them ... » more
• SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS, February 11, 2008
  

  Drum roll please. The winners of this year\'s science fair project competition are:
  Parker Hardy 1st Place - Green Powered Renewable Fuel; Madison Johnson 2nd Place - Tiny Turbines;  3rd Place ... » more

• DONUTS WITH DADS, February 10, 2008
  Dads, grandpas, uncles and special friends will enjoy donuts with our students Wednesday February 13th beginning at 7:45-8:30 a.m.  To make your reservations e-mail info@sjaschool.org with the names ... » more
• SJA BASKETBALL & CHEER TEAMS FEATURED AT SHU GAMES, February 8, 2008
  Our boys team and cheer squad will be featured at the Monday 2/11 Siena Heights University men\'s Basketball game that begins at 7:30 in the Fieldhouse.  The cheer squad will be performing ... » more
• SCIENCE RULES, February 5, 2008
  Our Middle School commons looks like a science museum with the addition of the student science fair projects turned in last week. Take a moment and stop by, you’ll be sure to learn something new. ... » more
• IT\'S CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK, January 30, 2008
  

  Saint Joseph Academy and the Montessori Children’s House are among 7,800 schools across the nation celebrating with this year’s theme, ‘Catholic Schools Light the Way.’  ... » more

• ALL PROGRAMS CLOSED FEBRUARY 1ST, January 24, 2008
  A reminder that SJA will be holding a teacher in-service and conferences for grades 1-8 on Friday, 2/1.  No classes will be held that day.
• FAMILY FORUM SPECIAL EVENT 1/24, January 9, 2008
  Mark your calendars!  Meet author and syndicated columnist Marybeth Hicks as she presents "Bringing Up GEEKS: Genuine, Enthusiastic, Empowered Kids" on Thursday 1/24 in the Middle ... » more
• PERSON NIGHT FOR MONTESSORI STUDENTS, January 6, 2008
  

  SJA Montessori students love to demonstrate all the wonderful skills they are learning in their classrooms by bringing a special guest to Person Night.  Parents of students approaching their kindergarten ... » more

• MS BOYS BASKETBALL GAME 1/17, January 4, 2008
  

  Join our cheerleading squad in supporting our team at their home game vs. Trinity Lutheran in the SHU Fieldhouse on Thursday, January 17th at 6 p.m.  Go Saints!

• HIBERNIANS SUPPORT SJA, January 2, 2008
  

  Ancient Order of Hibernians members Bill Carey and Patrick MacGuire stopped by Saint Joseph Academy last week and made a $500 donation for scholarships in support of Catholic education in Lenawee county. ... » more

• STUDENT ARTWORK & SANTA PICTURES, December 20, 2007
  Bring a smile to your face as you view the beautiful Christmas cards our Elementary students made using the computers.  Also see pictures of Santa\'s visit to St. Joseph Academy.  Just surf to ... » more
• CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS, December 13, 2007
  

  Thursday our school community continues to celebrate the season with our annual Christmas Liturgy.  Academy students will offer readings and holiday songs.  This special holiday event ... » more

• FIELD TRIP TO TAKE PLACE AFTER HOLIDAYS, December 13, 2007
  Grades 3-5 will be going to the Toledo Museum of Art sometime after Christmas vacation.  Please note that it will NOT take place Monday, December 17th as originally reported due to the Museum being ... » more
• THINK SPRING, THINK GALA, December 11, 2007
  

  The first planning meeting for the 15th annual Gala has been postponed until after Christmas vacation.  Stay tuned for day and time!

• SAVE THESE DATES FOR THE FAMILY FORUM, November 28, 2007
  

  The Family Forum has announced their programs for this year, which looks like their best season yet.  The forum meets in the Middle School Commons from 6:30-8:00 pm.  Parents and friends are ... » more

• HONOR ROLL ANNOUNCED, November 20, 2007
  

  Congratulations to Middle School students who made the Honor Roll for 1st Quarter!

  HONOR ROLL - ALL A\'s

  8th Grade:
  Elizabeth Garno
  Collin Helm
  Mitchell Moore
  Sara ... » more

• TUESDAY IS MIX-IT-UP DAY, November 12, 2007
  

  SJA Students in grades 1-5 will be interacting and learning about each other during lunch Tuesday as part of National "Mix-It-Up" day.  This program, a part of the Teaching Tolerance ... » more

• CONFERENCES NOVEMBER 14 & 15, October 27, 2007
  Parent conferences are an important time to learn about your child\'s progress at school. We honor conference request times on a first come, first served basis--please get your preferences to us ASAP. ... » more
• BOOK FAIR BLIZZARD FORECASTED, October 27, 2007
  Browse the books, drink coffee, and have lunch with your child. During the week of November 5, our fifth graders will be sponsoring the Scholastic Book Fair in the elementary gym. During that week you ... » more
• A SUCCESSFUL FALL FESTIVAL, October 26, 2007
  Organizers have deemed our 1st Family Fall Festival a wonderful success! Over 270 tickets were sold. All 52 trees were purchased and planted. Anyone with pledge money is asked to turn it in. Preliminary ... » more
• HELP MONTESSORI STUDENTS MAKE A DIFFERENCE, October 25, 2007
  

  The Extended Day 5/6 class is carrying on its tradition of celebrating national "Make A Difference Day" by making care packets for children who visit Associated Charities.  This month ... » more

• COAT DRIVE SUCCESS, October 23, 2007
  Our school community coat drive to support WLEN\'s \'Keep Lenawee Warm\' project was a great success. The final tally showed 132 items donated by our families. The two large boxes were taken to Adrian ... » more
• AFTER SCHOOL FUN, October 23, 2007
  Students of all ages are enjoying after-school fun this fall. Golf, karate, yoga, Kindermusik, Art & Book Club and sports are among the many choices for Montessori and Academy students. If you need ... » more
• ONE DAY, ONE PRICE, UNLIMITED FUN!, October 10, 2007
  

  How much fun can you have on a Sunday afternoon for 20 bucks?
     According to Deb Keller, it depends on how much fun you’re ready to have. As principal of Adrian’s Saint ... » more

• CROSS TOWN RIVALS DO BATTLE, October 9, 2007
  

  Come out and support our middle school soccer team Thursday October 18th  as they take on Lenawee Christian after school on our home field.  The soccer field is next to the elementary playground. ... » more

• DRESS DOWN DAY FOR GRADES 1-8, September 19, 2007
  To support a 6th Grade service project, "Ocean Conservatory," the students in grades 1-8 are invited to "dress down" on Friday, September 21st (no PJs or bathing suits). We are asking ... » more
• SEPTEMBER IS MONTESSORI MONTH, September 11, 2007
  

  In recognition of the worldwide 100th anniversary celebration of Montessori education, the Mayors of Tecumseh and Adrian will declare September \'Montessori Month\' Adrian Mayor Gary ... » more

• PLAN TO ATTEND, September 10, 2007
  Start the new school year on the right foot.  Plan to attend \'Back To School Night\' and get up to speed on curriculum, special school events, new check-in procedures, on-line TAP ordering and more. ... » more
• BACK-TO-SCHOOL INFO, August 8, 2007
  Get off to a great start by visiting our special back-to-school page.  Find checklists, supply lists, calendars, orientation info, and more at: sjaschool.org/our_family/back_to_school.php
  
  » more
• FALL ENROLLMENT, July 24, 2007
  

  Limited space is available for the fall semester for students in our ... » more

• QUIZ BOWL CHAMPIONS, July 24, 2007
  Congrats to our SJA 8th grade team who walked away with the 1st place trophy at the Lenawee County Fair!  The LISD Quiz Bowl finals were held at the fairgrounds July 23rd.  ... » more
• HIGHEST HONORS, June 7, 2007
  Six Academy students were recognized for their peacemaking efforts with the highly esteemed Peace Award at the year -end closing ceremony. Created in 1990 by former teacher and director Jan Rodgers, the ... » more
• SJA ANNOUNCES PRESIDENTIAL AWARD WINNERS, June 1, 2007
  

  Congratulations to six graduating 8th graders who earned President\'s Awards for Educational Excellence and Achievement this year!  These awards, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, ... » more

• SUMMER PROGRAMS BEGIN IN JUNE, May 25, 2007
  

  Summer programs begin June 11 when our day camp opens for children ages 2-10. Drop-in or become a regular. The day camp runs from 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. You pay by the hour.  Art ... » more

• QUIZ BOWL WINNERS, May 24, 2007
  

  The 8th grade quiz bowl team qualified for the finals with their big win at the county tournament held this week. Team members Taylor Robinson, Leon Miller, Greg Garno, Taylor Gardner, Will Burtless ... » more

• SCHOOL AWARDED MINI GRANTS, May 22, 2007
  Two mini-grants will bring yoga to the Montessori program and boost publicity efforts for our Family Forum events. The prize patrol from the Lenawee County Education Foundation surprised recipents with ... » more
• Dominican Symposium Marks 800th Anniversary, May 10, 2007
  Our campus neighbors are having company. Over 500 Dominicans from around the world are gathering on campus to mark the 800th anniversary of the foundation of the Order of Preachers by St. Dominic Guzman. ... » more
• LAST CALL FOR FALL ENROLLMENT, May 7, 2007
  Enrollment for the 2007-2008 school year will continue this month. School tours for new families are best when students are still in school. Call 263-4898 ext. 28 to make arrangements. To enroll, complete ... » more
• TECUMSEH FAMILY FORUM, May 5, 2007
  Don\'t miss "The Joy of Montessori" on Thursday, May 10 beginning at 6:30 p.m.  This event will be held at our Tecumseh campus, 512 N. Union Street, and features the wisdom of Sr. Anthonita ... » more
• KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE, April 8, 2007
  The Montessori Children\'s House will hold a Kindergarten Open House at the Adrian Campus on Monday April 14th from 5:30-7 p.m.  Families can tour the classrooms, learn more about the curriculum and ... » more
• HONOR ROLL ANNOUNCED, March 30, 2007
  Congratulations to Middle School students at St. Joseph Academy who made the 3rd quarter Honor Roll! 
  
  HONOR ROLL — All A\'s
  
  8th Grade
         ... » more
• RESERVE GALA TICKETS NOW!, March 29, 2007
  Circle the date, call the babysitter, get your friends together and order your tickets now for our 14th Annual Gala. Dinner, dancing, gaming, and shopping (live and silent auctions) are just some of the ... » more
• SJA SCIENCE OLYMPIAD WINNERS, March 27, 2007
  Congratulations to our elementary teams competing in the recent Tri-County Science Olympiad. Fifth graders Clare Kucera, Madison Johnson, Willow Gritzmaker, Kanan Pandya, Bryanna Quigley, Justice Gutierrez ... » more
• BABY CHICKS, March 19, 2007
  Adrian\'s Montessori Children\'s House is proud to announce that three more chicks have hatched this week!  The incubator in the classroom of Rose Carnahan and Deb Cagle is full of activity as students ... » more
• TECUMSEH DONUTS & MUFFINS, March 18, 2007
  Moms, dads, and other special people are invited to have a fun breakfast with their Tecumseh campus students on Tuesday, March 27th, 7:30-8:15 a.m.  Be sure to register (423-4085) so we can have donuts, ... » more
• SJA SCIENCE FAIR PARTICIPANTS ON RADIO, March 17, 2007
  Listen in to WLEN (103.9 FM) this Thursday evening at 6:15 p.m. to hear our middle school students talk about their experience at this year\'s science fair on Community Spotlight.  See our news article ... » more
• SPRING OPEN HOUSE, March 9, 2007
  Join us for our annual Spring Open House set for Thursday March 15-6:30-8 p.m. and Sunday March 18-1-2:30 p.m. School tours, academic presentations, additional program information, games, raffles, refreshments ... » more
• SJA STUDENTS STAND OUT AT SCIENCE FAIR, February 26, 2007
  

  Congratulations to the nine students representing St. Joseph Academy at this year’s Tri-County Science Fair who returned last week with 22 awards. Science ... » more

• GOOD CITIZENS, February 24, 2007
  Two Saint Joseph Academy parents were recently nominated for \'Citizen of the Year\', an annual award presented by The Daily Telegram. Middle School parent and Gala Co-Chair Linda Desjarlais along with ... » more
• FAMILY SPAGHETTI NIGHT FOR 5- AND 6-YEAR-OLDS, February 20, 2007
  If you haven\'t made your reservation yet, please do for this special get-together on Monday, February 26 in the Elementary Cafeteria, Adrian campus.  Food, entertainment, and good conversations are ... » more
• PROJECT LOVE UNDERWAY, February 12, 2007
  SJA students will be collecting items to send to families in need in the the community of El Cruce de Arroyo Hondo in the Dominican Republic, with the help of the Adrian Dominican Sisters.
  
  In ... » more
• A VERY IMPORTANT FAMILY FORUM, February 6, 2007
  
  Keep your kids safe!  Learn how to protect your children from the dangers of the Internet this Thursday, 2/8, at 6:30 p.m. in the SJA Middle School.  Greg Marten from the ... » more
• DONUTS WITH DAD TUESDAY MORNING!, February 5, 2007
  All Adrian campus SJA students enjoy spending time with Dad (or the special man in their lives), especially when it involves a fun breakfast!  Join us from 7:45-8:15 a.m. in the Elementary Cafeteria ... » more
• CELEBRATE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK!, January 26, 2007
  

  Join us this week as we celebrate our identity--we are a Catholic school sponsored by the Adrian Dominican Sisters who share with us their rich heritage. Did you know that catholic school students ... » more

• Venido ensamble la diversion , January 25, 2007
  Come join the fun at the new After-School Spanish Club that will meet on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 4 p.m. starting February 6th. Students in grades K-8 are welcome. A club fee of $125 covers instruction and ... » more
• MONTESSORI \'PERSON NIGHT\' THIS WEEK, January 22, 2007
  Our Montessori students can hardly wait to give a special person in their lives a hands-on tour of their classroom.  The fun happens for Morning Preprimary and Toddler Half Day students on Wednesday ... » more
• CONFERENCES GRADES 1-8, January 21, 2007
  Due to conferences and staff development, there will be no school for Elementary and Middle School students this Friday, 1/26/07.  No daycare is available.  Montessori programs will run on their ... » more
• COMPUTERS AND CHILDREN, January 16, 2007
  The next SJA Family Forum on 1/18 will feature lots of helpful information for parents on how and when to make technology a positive part of their children\'s lives.  Pam Esterline, director of the ... » more
• GIRL\'S VOLLEYBALL GAME TO BE RESCHEDULED, January 15, 2007
  The volleyball game scheduled for 1/15 has been postponed and will be rescheduled.  Stay tuned for further details.
• MONTESSORI CLASS READS 100 BOOKS, December 11, 2006
  
  Linda Salenbien\'s Montessori classes at St. Joseph Academy Children\'s House in Adrian recently participated in the "Classrooms Care: Reading is Giving" program sponsored by Scholastic ... » more
• HOW TO RAISE A MONEY-SMART CHILD, December 5, 2006
  This Thursday (12/7) at 6:30 p.m. the SJA Family Forum kicks off with a great topic of discussion for all parents!  This talk, presented by SJA parent and Advisory Council member Mike Savoia, is free ... » more
• HONOR ROLL ANNOUNCED, November 16, 2006
  
  St. Joseph Academy Middle school is proud to announce the Honor Roll students for the first quarter. Congratulations!
  
  Honor Roll - All A\'s

  8th grade: ... » more

• SJA AWARDED $10,000 GRANT FOR TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION, November 15, 2006
  The Lenawee Community Foundation has awarded Saint Joseph Academy a $10,000 grant for their Technology Integration Project. "We are honored to be awarded this grant," said Deb Keller, Academy ... » more
• PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES, November 10, 2006
  Academy parents traditionally have a 100% attendance record at their parent-teacher conferences. Fall conferences dates for Academy students are November 15-16 from 12-8 p.m. Students will have a half ... » more
• YOUR VOTE COUNTS, November 9, 2006
  Tell us what you think about school uniforms. We really need your input. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey sent home in the Wednesday envelope and let your voice be heard.
• ALUMNI UPDATE, November 8, 2006
  High school Senior and SJA alumni Jacquelyn Johnson has signed a letter of intent with Utah University. "Jacq was one of the most highly-recruited gymnasts in the country this year," says Utah ... » more
• CELEBRATE LITERACY AT THE SJA BOOK FAIR, November 6, 2006
  Our Scholastic Book Fair will be open in conjunction with "Muffins with Mom", "Lunch with a Loved One", and our special Family Forum events this week!  You can also drop in at ... » more
• ASO DIRECTOR TO SPEAK ON \"CHILDREN & MUSIC\", November 6, 2006
  Bring a friend to the Middle School this Thursday evening to hear a dynamic talk by Dr. John Dodson of the Adrian Symphony Orchestra.  Dr. Dodson will answer your specific questions about children ... » more
• JUST FOR MOM, November 4, 2006
  Make reservations today to join your SJA student on Tuesday November 7th at our annual Muffins with Moms morning. This special event is your time to relax and enjoy some time together with your student ... » more
• NEWSPAPER FEATURES SJA ART PROGRAM, October 26, 2006
  
  The Daily Telegram recently showcased our school\'s partnership with Artsonia.com.  Follow this link to read the article.  You can also visit the St. Joseph Academy art gallery ... » more
• SPELLING BEE R-E-S-U-L-T-S, October 25, 2006
  Twelve SJA students in grades 3-5 recently joined in the fun at the Annual Spelling Bee at the Lenawee County Fairgrounds.  Language Arts teacher Jill Ledergerber said it was a great experience for ... » more
• COME ONE, COME ALL!, October 23, 2006
  Plan to attend the all-school Gala meeting Thursday at 6:30 in the Middle School Commons. This is a great opportunity to learn more about our annual fundraiser and see where you can best put forth your ... » more
• SOCCER GAME CHANGED AGAIN, October 22, 2006
  Our Middle School soccer students are waiting to hear when they will play St. Mary\'s of Ann Arbor to wrap up the Fall Travel Soccer season.  The game will NOT be held this Wednesday as originally ... » more
• SJA STUDENTS CHALLENGE YOU TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!, October 20, 2006
  

  Today students at St. Joe\'s will be raising money for local charities through their "Service-athon" at the Siena Heights Fieldhouse from noon to 2 pm.  Extended day 5&6 students ... » more

• WORLD CHAMPION COMPETITOR, October 11, 2006
  Former SJA student Jacquelyn Johnson has been selected to compete for the U.S. National Women\'s Gymnastic team in the upcoming World Championships later this month in Denmark. Johnson, a native of Clinton, ... » more
• ALL PROGRAMS CLOSED, October 10, 2006
  All programs will be closed on Thursday and Friday October 19 and 20 while teachers and staff attend the Annual Michigan Assocation of Non-Public Schools Education Conference. Childcare will be available. ... » more
• ACADEMY ART RANKS 10TH, October 6, 2006
  The Academy\'s online art gallery ranks 10th in the state and art teacher Kathy Machniak earns the \'Leadership Award\' from Artsonia, an online children\'s art museum. Artsonia showcases more than ... » more
• YOUR FAMILY FORUM STARTS NOW, October 6, 2006
  The Family Forum is your place to meet other parents in a relaxed setting during after-school hours. The first meeting is set for Thursday October 12. A special welcome is planned for new families and ... » more
• SAY CHEESE!, October 5, 2006
  Remember school pictures will be taken Wednesday October 11th. If you need order forms or more information contact Vicky at vskampo@sjaschool.org
• APPLEUMPKIN FESTIVAL, October 5, 2006
  Stop by and see our booth at Tecumseh\'s Annual Appleumpkin Festival this weekend. We\'ll be located on the north side of main street near the Evans Street intersection. The two day festival includes entertainment, ... » more
• AFTER SCHOOL FUN, October 2, 2006
  The Art & Book Club, for 3rd-5th graders, will hold their first meeting Thursday September 28 after school. This group will meet 18 times over the course of the school year to explore the artwork and stories ... » more
• JOIN THE FUN, October 1, 2006
  Everyone\'s invited to Skate Night at the Adrian Skatery located on M-52 just south of the movie theaters this Thursday from 6-8 p.m. This monthly event is fun for the whole family. Meet your classmates ... » more
• PROGRESS REPORTS, October 1, 2006
  Students in grades 5-8 will receive academic progress reports this week. Look for these in the Wednesday envelope. Progress reports are sent mid-way through each quarter to keep parents informed of their ... » more
• ACADEMIC HONORS, September 21, 2006
  Congratulations to SJA alumni Miko Naguit, a sophomore at St. Francis de Sales of Toledo, for receiving a medal for the highest average in Spanish I. Miko was recognized at the Fall Honors Assesmbly on ... » more
• LET\'S GET THE BALL ROLLING, September 18, 2006
  The fall after-school soccer program kicks off the season this week. Students can wear their soccer jerseys to school on game day and are encourage to wear shinguards during play. Parent volunteers are ... » more
• LET THERE BE PEACE, September 18, 2006
  Students will celebrate the International Day of Peace Thursday by meeting their new \'Peace Buddy\'. This event will pair up students from different grades who will then care for each other throughout ... » more
• A PRAYER FOR PEACE, September 18, 2006
  You are welcomed at Holy Rosary Chapel for a weekly Prayer for Peace organized by the Adrian Dominican Sisters. This 20-25 minute session of prayer and reflection starts at 5 p.m. each Tuesday.
• DON\'T BE LATE, September 6, 2006
  Circle the date and don\'t be late for Parents \'Back-To-School\' Night. These fun and interactive evenings in the classroom will get you up to speed for a great year of learning at SJA. Meet the teachers ... » more
• NEW BUS SERVICE, September 5, 2006
  Bus transportation for the 2006-2007 school year will have a new look. The transportation contract has be outsource to Lenawee Christian Schools. The new partnership will offer our parents lower rates ... » more
• HOLIDAY SHOPPING HINT, September 4, 2006
  Our students display artwork on a website managed by Artsonia, an educational company that provides schools with space on the internet to showcase student artwork. Did you know that you can purchase items ... » more
• SJA QUIZ BOWL TEAMS WIN AGAIN, August 14, 2006
  During these lazy days of summer the SJA 6th- and 8th-grade Quiz Bowl teams managed to keep their wits about them. In a heated battle for the County Quiz Bowl title both teams showed off their academic ... » more
• GET READY, July 26, 2006
  

  School supply lists for the upcoming school year are now available on-line.  You can also check out the 2006-2007 academic calendar. 

  We are counting down the days until we see ... » more

• GRANT MONEY FOR NEW FAMILIES, June 28, 2006
  New families enrolling their elementary or middle school age children for the 2006-2007 school year can receive financial assistance through a new grant program supported by the Adrian Dominican Sisters. ... » more
• SUMMER CONTINUES AT SJA, June 25, 2006
  Are your kids bored?  Need help to fill those long summer days?  There is still room for you at Saint Joseph Academy\'s Summer Camp, which continues daily from 7 a.m. until 5:30 ... » more
• PEACE BEGINS WITH YOU, June 13, 2006
  Four Academy students were honored with the prestigious \'Peace Recognition Award\' during closing ceremonies of the 2005-2006 school year. "Peace begins with each of us," says Jan Rodgers, ... » more
• SJA STUDENTS SWEEP COUNTY QUIZ BOWL, May 16, 2006
  

  Sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-grade teams from Saint Joseph Academy recently won first place prizes at the Lenawee Intermediate School District \'Quiz Bowl\' Competition this week.  Teams from around ... » more

• WISHES GRANTED, May 10, 2006
  Three teaching staff members were surprised with checks from the Lenawee County Education Foundation for their mini-grant requests. Jill Ledergerber and Kathy Machniak received funding for their After-School ... » more
• KIDS ARE WINNERS AT ANNUAL GALA, May 10, 2006
  Final tallies show the 13th Annual Gala raised over $80,000 for our school programs. The event drew 420 guests to the Siena Heights Fieldhouse for a great night of dinner, dancing, gaming, and auctions. ... » more
• SPECIAL \'SHOW AND TELL\', May 5, 2006
  Students at the Tecumseh Campus Montessori Children\'s House were treated to a special show and tell when classmate Lori Girrbach brought her pony to school. Dixie, a 24 year-old painted pony arrived by ... » more
• \"LENAWEE LIVE KIDS\" CELEBRATION SHOWCASES STUDENT ARTWORK, April 30, 2006
  On Wednesday, May 3rd, 5-8 p.m., the Bank of Lenawee celebrated the creative talents of children as well as Cinco de Mayo.  Artwork from children in schools throughout Lenawee County, including 12 ... » more
• \"PHOTO TOURS\" NOW ONLINE, March 8, 2006
  

  A picture is worth a thousand words... Learn what a typical day is like for students in all of our programs via our four Photo Tours.  The tours are now available in the "Our School" ... » more

• FLAT STANLEY TRAVELS THE WORLD, COURTESY OF 3RD & 4TH GRADE, March 1, 2006
  

  News from 3rd and 4th graders:  We have taken our theme, "SJA touching the World," very seriously this year.  After we read the book Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown, each of the third ... » more

• MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE FAIR WINNERS, February 23, 2006
  

  Saint Joseph Academy Middle School students cashed in their classroom learning to earn fame and fortune at the Tri-County Science Fair held at Adrian College earlier this month. Seven students took ... » more

• SJA STUDENTS JOIN WORLD-WIDE ART GALLERY, February 15, 2006
  

  What are kids in India creating in art class? What about kids in Tanzania? Those questions can now be explored by SJA elementary and middle school students because of a new partnership with Artsonia. ... » more

• RE-ENROLLMENT STARTS NOW, February 9, 2006
  All aboard for the 2006-2007 school year. Simply fill out the enrollment form sent home in the Wednesday envelope or download a copy on-line at Admissions -> How to Apply. New this ... » more
• KINDERMUSIK PROGRAM FUNDED, January 30, 2006
  The Elizabeth Wilson Foundation, of Tecumseh, has granted the Montessori Children\'s House funding to establish a Kindermusik program for its students beginning in the 2006-2007 school year. The Foundation ... » more
• HONOR ROLL ANNOUNCED, January 24, 2006
  

  St. Joseph Academy Middle school is proud to announce the Honor Roll students for second quarter. Congratulations!

  Honor Roll - All A\'s

  8th grade: Lina Al-Omari
  » more

• LAST CHANCE FOR PARENT INPUT, January 22, 2006
  

  Wednesday, Feb. 1st at 7:00 pm will be the last Parent Focus Group for our Strategic Planning.  Please come to the Middle School Commons to answer six questions that will help us plan ... » more

• MEET A SAINT AT THE SJA FAMILY FORUM (NOTE LOCATION CHANGE), January 17, 2006
  

  The SJA Family Forum is proud to welcome Sr. Nancy Murray, O.P., as she performs her acclaimed one-woman show as Catherine of Siena--Saint and Doctor of the Church.

  Adrian Dominican Sister Nancy ... » more

• KINDERMUSIK SING-A-LONG, January 16, 2006
  SJA will be alive with the \'sound of music\' Thursday May 18th as we celebrate \'Family Music Night\'. The event will showcase the new Kindermusik program that becomes part of the Montessori curriculum ... » more
• STRATEGIC PLANNING BEGINS, January 8, 2006
  

  All parents of SJA students are invited to join with us as we continue to move our school programs into the 21st century.  Please attend one of the three focus group meetings to provide feedback ... » more

• SIXTH GRADE PRESENTS $400 TO THE LENAWEE HUMANE SOCIETY, December 16, 2005
  

  Rebecca Parkhurst, Community Relations Director for the Lenawee Humane Society, accepted the check presented by the 6th grade class of St. Joseph Academy in early December.

  The class raised ... » more

• CHRISTMAS DRAWINGS AND MORE AT OUR PHOTO GALLERY, December 16, 2005
  Take a moment to view the great artwork created by 1st, 2nd, and 5th graders... See Michigan history come alive with the 4th and 5th graders as you view pictures from their field trip...  Smile ... » more
• KINDERMUSIK PROGRAM AT SJA, December 8, 2005
  

  The 'sound of music' will be heard in the Adrian Montessori Children's House in January when a pilot Kindermusik program begins there. Kindermusik, developed in the 1960's by a group of music educators, ... » more

• ANNUAL FUND DRIVE UNDERWAY, December 5, 2005
  

  Saint Joseph Academy’s 2005 Annual Fund Drive is underway. During this traditional time of giving, both current and former families and staff as well as friends of the school are asked to consider ... » more

• 6TH GRADERS COMBINE LEARNING AND SERVICE, November 28, 2005
  "Community Service" is the topic of the 6th grader's second quarter enrichment class and they have come up with some diverse issues to tackle. Projects are already in the works related to local ... » more
• RAFFLE TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE, November 28, 2005
  

  Who will be the lucky winners of $3,500, $1,000, and $500 next April? We don't know yet, but we do know it will be individuals who purchase a SJA raffle ... » more

• STUDENTS MIX IT UP, November 16, 2005
  
  This Tuesday, SJA elementary students had a crazy, mixed-up lunch….on purpose.
   
  First- through fourth-graders broke out of their usual routines this Tuesday as ... » more
• SJA TODAY, November 11, 2005
  Keep up with the news at Saint Joseph Academy with an SJA TODAY e-mail. See upcoming events in a glance. Read about school news or important schedule changes with a click of your computer. Send us your ... » more
• First Quarter Honor Roll Announced, November 10, 2005
  

  St. Joseph Academy Middle School is proud to present its first quarter honor roll.  Students on this list achieved grades of A's or B's in all subject areas during the first quarter.  Congratulations ... » more

• MUSIC MATTERS, November 7, 2005
  Adrian Symphony Conductor John Dodson will talk with parents about the importance of music in the lives of children Thursday at the Family Forum set for 6:30 p.m. in the Middle School Commons. The public ... » more
• Take a Look, November 7, 2005
  

  If a 'picture is worth a thousand words' then the Photo Gallery has lots to say about the exciting happenings at Saint Joseph Academy. Field trips, service learning projects and artwork will catch your ... » more

• Good Habits Start Early, October 23, 2005
  

  The Adrian Daily Telegram's recent article 'Are Your Children Eating Right' credited our Montessori Children's House with doing a good job of educating students about nutrition. ... » more

• Making A Difference, October 18, 2005
  

  Saint Joseph Academy students are moving to 'Make A Difference' for others at their annual Service-Athon set for Friday afternoon October 21st.  The student body has been busy ... » more

• ALL PROGRAMS CLOSED, October 15, 2005
  All programs will be closed on Thursday and Friday October 19 and 20 while teachers and staff attend the annual Michigan Association of Non-Public Schools Education Conference. Childcare is available. ... » more
• Fall Field Trips Take Learning Outside the Classroom, October 7, 2005
  Great fall weather has brought Saint Joseph Academy students outside the classroom for a variety of learning experiences.
  
  Second graders went to Kapnick's Orchards in Tecumseh as the culmination ... » more
• SJA Students 'S-U-C-C-E-S-S-F-U-L' at Spelling Bee, October 3, 2005
  
  Saint Joseph Academy students took honors in all categories of the annual fall Spelling Bee sponsored by two local teacher associations.
  
  Competing with 75 students from around the ... » more
• Saint Joseph Academy's Young Author's Day, September 26, 2005
  A day of learning all about the writing process at Saint Joseph Academy culminated in a school assembly that had the audience laughing to the point of tears. This year's Young Author Day included a mime ... » more
• 'Outstanding Student Teacher of the Year' Joins Saint Joseph Academy Staff, September 25, 2005
  Siena Heights University's 'Outstanding Student Teacher of 2005, Karie Lacy, has joined the elementary teaching staff of Saint Joseph Academy for the 2005-2006 school year.

  Lacy beat out 22 applicants ... » more

• 2007-03-28, November 30, 1999
  Enrollment for the 2007-2008 school year is underway. Tours for interested new families can be arranged by calling the Admissions Office at 263-4898 ext. 28. After application has been made new families ... » more

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