November 12, 2021
Dear Saint Joseph School Community,
    The first part of the 2021-2022 school has gone by quickly, and it has been an exciting time.  We closed our first marking period and we are well into our second. Thanksgiving draws near and it’s a good time to think about the blessings in our lives.  At Saint Joseph’s, we are thankful for many things as we reflect.  Please let me share just a few of them with you.
    We are pleased with our students who come to Saint Joseph’s every day ready to learn.  The eagerness in their eyes reminds the staff of why we are here, what is important to the children and what is educationally and spiritually essential. 
    We are especially grateful for the support of the parents and guardians who help us build an excellent and amazing school community. We are also thankful to the HSA who work tirelessly for the good of our children…volunteers who provide so much to our school.  Thank you, parents and guardians for keeping trust and confidence in us by leaving your most valuable ones with us.  
    I am most grateful for the teachers, aides, nurses, secretaries, maintenance, support staff and all who care about student success. They are hard working and dedicated people who make sure that great things happen in our school.
    I am especially thankful for Monsignor John who is so very supportive of Saint Joseph School. He is exemplary in demonstrating nothing but respect for people in his pastoral care. 
    All of you have brought happiness to me in so many ways on so many days.  I would like to wish all of you and your families a healthy, relaxing and Happy Thanksgiving.

Sincerely,
Ms. Joanne McKnight, M. Ed.
Principal