2005-2006 News Archive

St. Joseph of Cupertino Bids Farewell to Some Wonderful Staff Members!
On the last day of school, our school community had to bid farewell to four wonderful staff members. We honored Mrs. Peggy Pacis, Mrs. Linda Anderson, Mr. Steve Do, and Mr. Brandon Christopher at our closing school Mass and our end-of-the year luncheon.

Field Day !!!
Despite a cold overcast day, the student body had a wet and wild time at Field Day, which was sponsored by our new 2006-2007 Student Council.

Graduation Week at SJC !!!
Starting on June 5, SJC celebrated Graduation Week with a myriad of activities involving the Kindergarten and 8th grade classes.

Talent spews from the SJC Parish Hall !!!
With a volcano in the background, our students, dressed in beach clothes, warmly welcomed 35 acts from our 2006 Talent Show.

Mrs. McCullough's Retirement Celebration
Mrs. Pat McCullough retires after 15 years at St. Joseph of Cupertino School and Parish.

Our First Alumni Pizza Party was a HUGE SUCCESS!!!
Over 60 alums from four different classes arrived to renew friendships and spend time visiting and talking with each other. Also, don't forget to click on the "Alumni" button to fill out the survey. We really want your insights and opinions.

4th Grade Says Geology Rocks
Geology came alive at SJC on Thursday afternoon when the fourth grade performed "Geology Rocks".

8th Grade Passes on the Torch of Leadership to 7th Grade!!!
On May 23, our 8th graders passed on this torch of leadership to our 7th graders, and prayed that they would continue to foster our SPARCCLS throughout the coming year.

SJC BAND tours 3 schools !!!
On Wednesday, May 24, the SJC student body was treated to a concert by our 3rd graders and our Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced bands. Our three bands combined forces with the Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced bands from both St. Clare and St. Justin.

Carnival Shirt and Cover Design Winner Announced
SJC School and the Family Fun Festival Committee are proud to announce that Bradley from Grade 2 has won the Carnival Art Contest.

Mobile Computer Lab Arrives at SJC
New copmuter lab comes to students instead of the students going to the computer lab.

Wishbook Reach Out Project
During December, the school community, will reach out and assist the Bay Area Community by collecting money for the Mercury News Wishbook Project.

Thanksgiving Food Drive
During November, we as a school community, will reach out and assist the larger St. Joseph's Parish Community by collecting food items for the Parish Thanksgiving Food Drive.

Refugee Backpack Prayer Service
On November 11, 2005, St. Joseph's reached out to new refugees. We collected some basic necessities, placed them in backpacks, and prayed over the backpacks.

Mission: Halloween Carnival
Seventh Grade runs Halloween Carnival to help people in mission countries.

Beware! Haunted A/V Room
SJC's Eighth Grade class entertains all ages with their annual haunted house.

Paris! New York! Cupertino? High fashion comes to SJC
Student Council celebrates their first Spirit Rally with some fashionable flair on Fashion Fiasco Day.

SJC School and Parish Welcomes Mr. Isidro Ytuarte
Saint Joseph of Cupertino School and Parish are pleased to introduce our new custodian, Mr. Isidro Ytuarte, to you.

SJC Shows Support for Cancer Victims with Denim Day
On Friday October 21st students showed their solidarity with cancer victims and survivors by wearing denim. $500 was donated to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research Fund.

Spaghetti Dinner
The Spaghetti Dinner was a fun event from the beginning to end. Over 500 people attended for the food, raffle, and dancing.

The Sally Foster On-Line Fundraiser Continues
Our Student Council modeling their Sally Foster fashions to promote our Sally Foster Fundraiser. Our school earns 50% of every sale and the proceeds will benefit our mobile computer lab project.

The Family Fun Festival Was A HUGE Success
We especially would like to thank the carnival chairpersons, committee coordinators, volunteers, and attendees that made the carnival such a fun event for our community.

Footprints in the Sand
SJC's Hurricane Katrina Outreach Walk-a-thon raises over $13,000.

SJC Welcomes Our New Teachers
Mrs. Peggy Pacis - Grade 2, Mrs. Linda Anderson - Grade 6, Mrs. Donna Brock - Algebra/Advanced Math, and Mr. Steve Do - Religious Education Coordinator.

SJC Teacher Receives $10,000 Grant
Mr. Mike Lee, 8th grade homeroom teacher and 6th, 7th, and 8th grade math teacher received a $10,000 grant from BP Energy to augment his math and technology curriculum.