School Activities
Please join us in celebrating 90years throughout the school year!
Catholic Schools Week:
This week of exciting activities, January 30-February 3, explores ways that Catholic Schools enhance our students’ lives. Each year, the Student Council plans the various activities in correlation with the nationally established theme. This year it is: Catholic Schools – Faith. Academics. Service. Activities often include guest speakers, dress down days, pep rally and volleyball game with students vs. faculty.
Pictures: Click the link to see pictures from some of our past events!
Student Council:
Students are encouraged to use their leadership skills in preparing activities for their fellow students as well as for various charities St. Joseph School sponsors. This club’s moderator is Mrs. Donna Kramer, a faculty member.
Students take specialized classes after school with Ms. Nichole Ayala, the Art instructor. These are scheduled on a semester basis according to grade level.
Choir Club:
Students participate in choir after school once a week, performing at the end of the year in the School’s talent show.
Soccer is available in the Fall for boys and girls in grades 4-8. Basketball is available during Winter months for boys and girls in grades 5-8. Cheerleading is available in the Winter months for girls in grades 4-8. Softball is available in the Spring for girls in Grades 7 and 8. The Athletic Director is Kathryn Fucetola, one of our parents who creates the sports schedules and arranges for coaches of the teams. Our School belongs to the Gloucester County Catholic Athletic League.
Donation Drives
Students and families our invited to participate in different collections through out the year.
Boys and Girls Scouts:
These groups are organized according to grade level and coordinated by our parents for our school children. Meetings are held here at the School. Activities vary according to age and interest levels.
Instrumental Music Program:
Utilizing the services of Music on the Move, a company based in Delaware, the school is able to offer for interested students instrumental music lessons during the school day.
Book Fairs:
Two Book Fairs (Fall and Spring) are held for the students as a means of promoting Reading and as a fundraiser for school needs such as new Smart boards and new books for the school library.
Christmas Show:
The program in December allows students in Grades 5-8 to display their talent while sharing the Christmas message of faith and love with family and friends.
Spring Program:
This activity in May allows the students in Grades Kindergarten – 4 to share their talents with family and friends. The theme is different each year with the show providing entertainment to all who attend.
Class Trips:
Trips for classes are often educational and provide a variety of enrichment activities. Visits to historic sites such as Constitution Center and Cold Springs Village and to educational sites such as Camden Aquarium and Atlantic City Aquarium, supplement the day to day learning our students experience.
Field Day:
Students in class groups enjoy the varied activities planned for them at Hammonton Lake and its park. Coordinated by the PE teacher, Mrs. Karen Franchetti and St. Joseph High School students, the elementary school students and their parents enjoy a sports filled day with lunch and ice cream treat.