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School Summer Hours
Beginning June 15, the school will be open during the summer on Tuesday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Servant Leadership Permission Slip 2026-2027. ALL students, current and new, need to complete the permission slip. https://forms.gle/Zw5J725Cbu6TA8Hh9
Summer Service Opportunities are available to anyone who would like to continue to serve those in our surrounding communities. Mrs. LaRosa will continue to add opportunities as they become available, so the list will grow as opportunities are added.
Catholic Charities: People of Hope Museum. Monday, June 15, 2026 at the Church of the Incarnation in Mantua, NJ. Students should arrive at 11:30 am and will finish at 4 pm. Students must be in school uniform to represent SJA.
SSJ Neighborhood Center on June 17, 2026 from 9 am-2 pm. Students must have their own transportation.
Happy Birthday, Cathedral Kitchen! Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 12-3pm. Join Mrs. LaRosa as we volunteer at CK’s Birthday Party. Email Mrs. LaRosa with specific transportation needs,
Red, White, and Blueberry Festival needs help! Friday 6/26: 5-7pm (2 volunteers, light work.) Saturday 6/27 8am- 12-pm (4-6 volunteers. Medium to heavy work.) Sunday 6/28 (Festival Day|6am-10am (3 volunteers) 9am-1pm ( 6-7 volunteers) 12 pm-4pm (6-7 volunteers).
Cathedral Kitchen Dinner Service: July 14, 2026 from 2:30-5:30 pm. Mrs. LaRosa can help with transportation. Space is limited to 5 volunteers.
SSJ Neighborhood Center: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 from 8 am-2 pm. This is a GREAT group/team project.
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Festival in Hammonton runs from July 13-July 18. They are in need of help each night from 7:30-11:30 pm (paid). 2-3 volunteers a night. Please contact Mrs. LaRosa directly if this interests you.
Juniper Breeze Assisted Living in Washington Township: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 from 10:30 am-12:15 pm.
Cathedral Kitchen: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 from 2:30-5:15 pm. Space is limited to 5. Mrs. LaRosa can help with transportation if needed.
Juniper Breeze Assisted Living: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 from 10:30 am-12:15 pm.
OPERATION BACKPACK information coming soon!
*More additions to come as they arise.
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This academic year has marked the launch of Hearts and Hands, and we are truly grateful for the
support we’ve received as we’ve grown into our role within the SJA family. We’re excited to
continue building on this foundation and look forward to expanding our efforts and collaborating
with the community in the year ahead.
Join us! Sign up using the Hearts & Hands Club Interest Form to share your time, talents, or treasures and make a meaningful impact in our community!"
The Hearts and Hands Leadership Team,
President | Tara Perone | tmperone@me.com
Vice President | Kristen Eichinger | keichinger1@yahoo.com
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Annual Giving
Annual giving is the steady heartbeat of St. Joseph Academy’s mission, providing reliable, flexible support that sustains the school’s daily operations and enriches the student experience. Through the generosity of alumni, families, and friends, annual gifts help fund academic programs, campus improvements, extracurricular opportunities, and financial assistance for students in need. Just as important, annual giving strengthens the Academy’s community - fostering a shared commitment to its values and ensuring that future generations of students continue to learn, grow, and thrive.
Follow THIS LINK to make your gift today!
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Walk With A Wildcat program — the best way to truly experience SJA. This program is a shadow day where prospective students spend the day alongside a current Wildcat to see what life at our school is really like. Shadow days are offered every Tuesday and Thursday. Register HERE!
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Reminder that final tuition payments for the 2025-2026 school year are due by June 30, 2026. If you foresee any issues with meeting this deadline, please contact the Business Office as soon as possible. Tuition payments need to be current in order to initiate re-enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year.
Please review the SJA Tuition Management Policy in the Student Handbook HERE