St. Joseph Catholic School - PreK through 8th Grade Elementary and Middle School Bradenton Florida Manatee County

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WELCOME TO SJCS
- A Message To Our Community
  
  St. Joseph Catholic School in Bradenton, Florida, has a tradition of inspiring faith and excellence in students for over 69 years. We offer a fully accredited, affordable, Catholic education for children of all faiths. As a Christian Elementary and Middle School, we have close to 300 students enrolled, grades PreK-3 through 8th grade, with a Free VPK program.
  
  We provide a superior education in a secure and stimulating, faith-based environment, that encourages the spiritual, academic, social and physical development of each individual child. We have an outstanding long-term faculty, who view teaching as a true vocation. We invite you to schedule a visit to our campus, and to experience the warm, welcoming atmosphere of our school community. Learn more about our scholarship opportunities by visiting SJCS Scholarships.
  
  Deborah Suddarth, ED.S., Principal
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Mission Statement
- Rooted in Catholic faith and committed to academic excellence,
  
  St. Joseph Catholic School develops personal responsibility, character, service, and leadership.
S.T.R.E.A.M.

(SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, RELIGION, ENGINEERING, ART, AND MATH)

St. Joseph Catholic School has taken the principles of STEM, infused religion across all subjects, and added the arts to provide students the creative thinking skills necessary to communicate and advance in an ever-changing world.

SJCS is a First Robotics School in the State of Florida, we are grateful for the support from the Diocese of Venice and the Doss Family Foundation for making our STREAM room possible.
Click Here to Learn More about STREAM
- 70th Anniversary Gala:
  Platinum Celebration
  
  St. Joseph Catholic School is excited to announce that we will be hosting our Annual Gala Fundraiser on Saturday, February 10, 2024. The theme for the evening will be a Platinum Celebration to commemorate 70 Years in Manatee County as well as to fundraise for our schools continued growth. Learn more at 70th Anniversary Gala.
  
  The event will be held at IMG Academy Golf Club. The festivities for the evening will include cocktails, silent auction, photo booth, dinner, games, and more.
  
  For sponsorship opportunities and more information, please contact Carlee Colonneso at development@sjsfl.org.
- SJCS Community Partners
  
  St. Joseph Catholic School appreciates the businesses, organizations, and families that support our school throughout the year.
  
  To express this gratitude, we have dedicated a section of our website to those groups and individuals who have made a major impact on our school through donations and contributions.
  
  Visit sjsfl.org/community-partners to learn more.
  
  In addition, if you or your organization is interested in becoming a SJCS Community Partner, please visit sjsfl.org/donate for more information.
What Is Happening Around Campus!
- Check out the latest Alumni and Friends Issue.
  
  Congratulations to the winners of Seventh and Eighth Grade Knights of Columbus Spelling Bee!
  
  Congratulations to the winners of Fifth and Sixth Grade Knights of Columbus Spelling Bee!
  
  Our SJCS dancers had their first performance at the Bradenton Public Market last weekend with Slick Motion Studios.
  
  Thank you to Truewood by Merrill, Bradenton Retirement & Assisted Living Facility for hosting our first-grade classes this week for Trick-or-Treating.
  
  In honor of All Saints' Day, St. Joseph Catholic School's fourth and fifth graders researched the life of a saint, assembled costumes to dress as that saint, and led a procession into Mass.
  
  SJCS had an AMAZING turnout at this year's Trunk or Treat Event.
  
  We are excited to share that we have now surpassed $35,000 in donations for the 2023 SJCS EAGLE RUN!
  
  Welcome our newest Altar Servers; Cooper, Austin, and Ethan!
  
  Our students did an amazing job creating various projects that included brochures, dioramas, Piñatas, and flags for Hispanic Heritage Month.
- Fall is almost here and Kindergarten is getting ready for the season with Pumpkin Paintings!
  
  Congratulations to the Girl's Volleyball Team winnind 2nd Place in the Playoffs.
  
  Congratulations to Niko on winning 1st Place and Tobias for winning 3rd Place during the Golf Playoffs.
  
  We DID IT! We have now reached our goal of $1 Million Dollars for The North Campus Improvement Project.
  Learn more at Fundraising at SJCS.
  
  Thank you to the Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph council #5604, Bradenton, Florida for organizing the Soccer Challenge.
  
  Congratulations to our newest Safety Patrols for the 1st Quarter!
  
  K-12 Florida students qualify for a Step Up For Students,
  learn more at SJCS Scholarship Opportunities!
  
  Congratulations to the SJCS students that received the Principal's List with all A's for EVERY QUARTER of the school year.
  
  Congratulations, Sadie! Sadie won first place in the Manatee County Public Speaking Contest for the 4th and 5th grade division competing against 13 schools!
  
  Congratulations to our 2023 Graduates
  
  Congratulations to St. Joseph Catholic School on winning the 2022-2023 1A Sportsmanship Program of the Year.
- Photo Highlights
  
  2022 Blessing of the Pets 56 Photos
  
  2021 Christmas Program 50 Photos
  
  McDonalds Breakfast 20 Photos
  
  8th Grade - Kennedy Space Center 8 Photos
  
  8th Grade - Circle F Ranch - Lake Wales 27 Photos
  
  Mother-Son Bowling 8 Photos
  
  More Photo Albums
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Catholic Resources
- Today's Readings
  
  Monday of the Second Week of Advent
  
  Reading 1 Is 35:1-10
  Responsorial Psalm Ps 85:9ab and 10, 11-12, 13-14
  Gospel Lk 5:17-26
- Catholic Link
  
  4 Simple Ways To Help Your Family Embrace Jesus This Christmas
  
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