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2025-2026 Lower Campus Weekly Info
- St. Joseph Catholic Academy
- Aug 19
- 6 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
CORRECTION: Monday’s MAP Testing will be for grades first through fifth, not fifth only as detailed in the calendar section of the newsletter.
This week also marked the Monday Morning Assembly, where we honor Lancers who are truly embodying what it means to be a Lancer. Each week, we highlight a different aspect of our mission—Scholar, Leader, Steward—with awards that reflect both achievement and virtue. This is a new tradition where we gather to kick off each week with joy, unity, and the following recognitions.
Saintly Scholar Award: Given to a student showing academic excellence or sincere academic effort. Whether they’re mastering new material or simply giving their best, these Lancers inspire others with their dedication to learning.
Be Not Afraid Award: Reflecting our school-wide theme, this award honors students who show faith-filled courage—through reverent Mass behavior, participating in religion lessons, or stepping up to serve in ways that stretch them.
Lancer Value Award: Each month, we focus on a Lancer Value such as kindness, respect, or integrity. This award recognizes students who live those values in their words and actions.
I know being a student-only assembly is new for our returning families, and I promise to share photos. You will find them on our Facebook pages and in this blog.
Above all, these moments remind us that we are not just a school—we are a body made up of many parts, beautifully diverse, uniquely gifted, and perfectly placed in this time and place. Each child, each family, is made in the image of God and belongs fully to our community. It is a gift to grow together in faith, in learning, and in love.
SJCA Theater presents Elf Jr.
We are excited to announce auditions for the winter show of Elf Jr. Show dates are December 12-14th. Auditions will be Wednesday September 24 at the Lower Campus from 2:00-3:00 pm.
What to expect if I am cast in the musical?There will be weekly rehearsals on Wednesday from 2:00-3:00 for the month of September and October. In November, they will follow the Tuesday and Thursday Middle School reheresal schedule at the Upper Campus.
In the month of December there can be no conflicts. Attendance for all rehearsals in December is mandatory.
Important theater links:
Elf Jr. Audition Sign Up - to sign up for auditions.
Audition Sides - students are asked to sing a chorus and a verse of any song of their choice. They will be asked to select a line to prepare from the audition sides.
Tentative rehearsal schedule
Questions can be directed to SJCA Theater Director, Shannon Robertson.
SJCA Homecoming 2025
We’re glowing with excitement for Homecoming! This year’s Homecoming GlowCo 2025 will be full of fun and festivities planned for students, alumni, and our entire Lancer community. Check out all the details here.
Most important highlights for LC families:
Wear spiritwear Thursday and Friday, October 1st and 2nd.
SJCA PA is asking for candy donations for the parade and I wanted to sweeten the deal. The classroom that collects the most candy will receive a dress down day from me.
Looking forward to seeing all of you at the weekend festivities!
FUNdraising for PA: Texas Roadhouse Night!
Come for an evening of FUNdraising towards the LC Parent Association. Carry out and IN-STORE gift cards counts as well! Grab one for a future outing and you'll still be contributing to our FUNdraising efforts.
FUNdraising for PA: Family Night at Thompson Farm!
Let's double down on that FUNdraising towards the LC Parent Association with some farm fun.
PARENT ASSOCIATION: Annual Meeting Dates
The LC PA has released their quarterly meeting dates. Hosted in the LC at Cafeteria at 6:30pm each evening.
December 10, 2025
February 11, 2026
April 1, 2026
9/12/2025 Archive
Homecoming Week, classroom parties, Grandparents' Day, Trunk or Treat, and so much more are on the horizon. We love having family members in our building to share in these experiences with us. In compliance with the Archdiocesian requirements, all volunteers must complete the Safeguarding process. Many of you many already be familiar, but I wanted to get this information out so that anyone who is interested in participating is eligible. Every Archdiocesian priest, deacon, parish or school staff member, teacher and lay minister that is employed by a parish or school and ANY VOLUNTEER working with minors is required to meet three requirements:
Click here to read all the requirements!
1-Attend a Safe Environment Education Session. This is a child abuse and maltreatment prevention program that must be attended in person. The current curriculum taught in this session utilizes the Safe Haven series from Catholic Mutual Group.Â
2-Pass a Criminal Background Check. This check is done at the start of employment or beginning volunteering with minors and must be done every five (5) years subsequently. The criminal background check is conducted through the CMG Connect portal. The criminal background check reports are reviewed and certified through the collaboration of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee Safe Environment Office and parish/school Safe Environment coordinators. Â
3-Sign the Code of Ethical Standards. This code of conduct provides clergy, volunteers, and employees with expectations and guidelines for how they interact with and conduct themselves in ministry. This code must be signed prior to beginning volunteering or working in a parish or school and is reviewed every five (5) years subsequently. Â
We are all tasked with participating in ensuring that every child is able to feel safe in our school and therefore maintain compliance with this process. If a family member has NOT completed each requirement, we will not grant them access to volunteer the event. To make this process easier, SJCA is hosting three upcoming Education Sessions. Click here to register; seats are limited and offered on a first come, first serve basis.
Wednesday, Sept. 17th at 3:30pmÂ
Wednesday, Oct. 1st at 4:30pm
Friday, Oct. 24th at 5:30pm
PARENT ASSOCIATION: Annual Meeting Dates
The LC PA has released their quarterly meeting dates. Hosted in the LC at Cafeteria at 6:30pm each evening.
September 17, 2025
December 10, 2025
February 11, 2026
April 1, 2026
FUNdraising for PA: Texas Roadhouse Night!
Come for an evening of FUNdraising towards the LC Parent Association. Carry out and IN-STOREÂ gift cards counts as well! Grab one for a future outing and you'll still be contributing to our FUNdraising efforts.
FUNdraising for PA: Thompson Farms!
Let's double down on that FUNdraising towards the LC Parent Association with some farm fun.
9/5/2025 Archive
This week's blog content is much lighter, and what a welcomed repreive it is. On the blog this week I am highlighting a few "housekeeping" type items.
REMINDER: Picture Day - Monday, September 8th!
Come dressed in your uniform best, along with this form! Please wear your uniform best and be ready to SMILE! Order photos online mylifetouch.com and the code is EVTPZ43VP. Picture proofs will come home in the coming weeks with additional ordering information included.
Snack and Birthday Treats
To ensure we are setting ourselves up for the best possible academic day, we are strongly suggesting parents consider a healthy snack option, such as fresh fruit, veggies and dip,
granola bars, cheese, crackers, pretzels, goldfish, meat sticks, and water for proper hydration. Snacks such as candy, chocolates, chips, Taki's, snack cakes, donuts, gartorade/prime or any beverage flavor packet should all be saved for another time outside of school. Similarly, I ask you use the same mindset when selecting a birthday treat. These must be store bought in the original packaging, These treats will only be shared with the children and teacher in the classroom.
Spiritwear Fridays
Just a friendly reminder, every Friday students may chose to where any SJCA logoed top, and any bottoms. Sweats, jeans, shorts, etc. On Friday, you pick!
Hallow App
As you may already know, SJCA is now a proud partner school of the Hallow App. New to the academy this year, this is a program for all ages. From littles to high school, the Hallow app hosts age appropriate prayer challenges, saintly lullabies, daily Gospel, and so much more. All Lower Campus students will need a signed consent by September 12th. Hallow accounts are able to be active on up to 5 devices, so families will be able to use their students' school emails to enjoy the app.
LINK for electronic submission!