Dear Families,

I am thrilled to welcome all our returning students and families back to St. Joseph Catholic Academy, and extend a heartfelt welcome to those joining our school community for the first time. I am deeply grateful for the incredible support I have received from our HAA parent volunteers, faculty, and families. I am truly blessed to be surrounded by such dedicated teachers and staff, as well as supportive and committed parents who help make our school such a special place.

As we begin this new school year, I am excited to share some of the programs we have implemented based on both data and the valuable feedback we’ve received from our families and students. This year, we are introducing an Art Club and Soccer to our Afterschool Explorers program. We will once again offer an Algebra 1 course for qualified 8th graders, giving them the opportunity to challenge themselves academically and earn high school credit. This advanced course will provide a strong foundation for future AP classes in high school.

We are also expanding our activity periods, giving students opportunities to explore their interests in STEM, the arts, and more—helping cultivate their talents while remaining true to our mission of educating the whole child. New this year, we are offering a Chorus Club, taught by Mrs. Tomsko, a highly accomplished composer, lyricist, writer, performer, and teaching artist. In addition, we have invested in brand-new equipment to take our Robotics Club to the next level.

I am excited that many of our parents are using our new communication tool, OURco, an app that enables students, faculty, and parents to share feedback in real time. This innovative platform has allowed us to gather your input more effectively and make the changes needed to help our school community continue to grow and thrive.

As we embark on this academic journey together, I wish everyone a productive, joyful, and fulfilling year ahead. I look forward to working with all of you to make this year a success.

Thank you once again for your continued support, and may God bless our school community.

Sincerely,
Lucy Alaimo
Principal