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September 2022
Parent Forum Meeting
Reminder - Parent Forum Meeting Tuesday Sept. 13th at 6:30pm in the School Hall! All are welcome. Come learn about the upcoming book fair and get involved with planning fall events. SAVE THE DATE: September 24-29 - BOOK FAIR (Parish Hall) September 29 - Downers Grove Girls' Day Out Shopping Day October 11 - October Parent Forum Meeting (School Hall) October 14 - Coffee and Conversation (School Hall)
Find out more »Crusader Forever Green Tailgate Fundraiser
Please Join Us For The Annual Forever Green Fundraiser! All Grades Welcome * Adults Only Join us for a tailgate in the parking lot Evening includes: *food by Jose’s Tacos *full bar *bean bags tournament with grand prize for the winning team! Admission: $40 OR $50 at the Door; Admission Includes Food Truck *Pre-order your drink tickets when you register! 10 tickets for $25. Bar prices will range from 1 ticket - 3 tickets *$25 Bags tournament fee Champions will…
Find out more »Portillo’s Fundraising Night
Join us at Portillo's for a fundraiser to support St. Joseph Parish & School!When: Tuesday, September 27 from 5-8 pm Where: Portillo’s at 1500 Butterfield Road, DG IL 20% of sales will benefit SJS Order online or in app for pickup using code PORTILLOS7 before checkout in the "Apply Offer" field, or show this flyer or a digital version to cashier when ordering at the restaurant. Valid on drive thru, pickup, curbside, and in restaurant orders. For online/app orders to…
Find out more »Home Run Inn Take N’ Bake Fundraiser
Raise some dough for St. Joe's! Order Take N' Bake Pizza from Home Run Inn Darien between now and October 26 for pick up on Oct 31, Nov 1 & 2 and HRI will donate 30% of sales back to St. Joe's! How it works: Visit our dedicated ordering link: https://hrifundraising.raisely.com/st-joseph-school-oct-nov22 Pre-order your fresh Take N' Bake Pizzas Select your pick up date (Oct 31, Nov 1 or Nov 2) Pick up your fresh Take N' Bake Pizza on your…
Find out more »Friday Night Lights
Details to come!
Find out more »October 2022
Homecoming Football Games
St Joseph Football Homecoming St Joseph vs Visitation At Montini High School Sunday 10/2/22 JV game time 10:30am Varsity game time 12:00pm
Find out more »Chick-Fil-A Fundraising Night
Come support St. Joseph School at a Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A in Lombard! Mention “St. Joseph” when ordering and a percentage of the sales will be donated to the school. Guests may order via the drive-thru, in store for carry out and dine in, or via the Chick-fil-A app. When ordering via the app, guests would mention "St. Joseph" in the "Have a special request" box for the school to get credit for the order. Click here for event flyer…
Find out more »Nothing Bundt Cakes Fundraising Week
Order from Nothing Bundt Cakes in Darien October 17th-22nd and 20% of purchases will be donated back to St. Joe's! NothingBundtCakes.com Monday-Saturday: 10am-6pm (630) 541-8725 7517 South Cass Avenue, Darien, IL 60561 Click here for flyer
Find out more »Last Day of Nothing Bundt Cakes Spirit Week
Order from Nothing Bundt Cakes in Darien October 17th-22nd and 20% of purchases will be donated back to St. Joe's! NothingBundtCakes.com Monday-Saturday: 10am-6pm (630) 541-8725 7517 South Cass Avenue, Darien, IL 60561 Click here for flyer
Find out more »Last Day for Home Run Inn Take N’ Bake Preorders
Raise some dough for St. Joe's! Order Take N' Bake Pizza from Home Run Inn Darien between now and October 26 for pick up on Oct 31, Nov 1 & 2 and HRI will donate 30% of sales back to St. Joe's! How it works: Visit our dedicated ordering link: https://hrifundraising.raisely.com/st-joseph-school-oct-nov22 Pre-order your fresh Take N' Bake Pizzas Select your pick up date (Oct 31, Nov 1 or Nov 2) Pick up your fresh Take N' Bake Pizza on your…
Find out more »November 2022
Gia Mia Dine Out Day
JOIN US FOR ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL DINE OUT DAY! Gia Mia Downers Grove 994 Warren Avenue www.giamiapizzabar.com WHEN DINING IN OR ORDERING TO GO, YOU MUST MENTION ST. JOSEPH SCHOOLTO RECEIVE CREDIT. When ordering online for curbside pick up, please enter code: STJ118Third-party delivery services are excluded. 20% of the net sales from your order will go towards your fundraiser. Click here for flyer
Find out more »Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past seven years, it has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. Whether it's making someone smile, helping a neighbor or stranger, showing up for people we care about, or giving some of what we have to those who need our help, every act of generosity counts and everyone…
Find out more »Outpost Fundraising Night
Join us at The Outpost Mexican Eatery Downers Grove and support St. Joseph School! Tuesday, November 29 11 am – 8 pm 4948 N Main Street Downers Grove, IL 60515 (630) 395-9373 https://www.theoutpostmexicaneatery.com/downers-grove For online orders, please include "St. Joseph School Fundraiser" under Special Instructions or let the staff know when you pick up your order
Find out more »December 2022
Parents Coffee & Conversation and Early Dismissal
Coffee and Conversation from 7:45 -9 am Dismissal at 11 am
Find out more »St. Joseph Parish Christmas Marketplace
Visit https://stjosephdg.org/market for more information
Find out more »St. Joseph Parish Christmas Marketplace
Visit https://stjosephdg.org/market for more information
Find out more »January 2023
SJS Father Daughter Dance
SJS families, See SchoolSpeak for details.
Find out more »Catholic Schools Week All-School Open House
Come celebrate with us! This is a great opportunity for prospective families in all grades who are looking to learn more about our award-winning school and help us celebrate Catholic Schools Week with our current families! Visit our classrooms, meet our teachers, talk with current parents to discuss their experiences and see why we are voted the Best Preschool and Grade School in the area! St. Joseph School offers: Preschool through 8th Grade Full and Half-Day Preschool All-Day Academic Kindergarten…
Find out more »February 2023
Gia Mia Fundraising Day for SJS
JOIN US FOR ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL DINE OUT DAY! WHEN DINING IN OR ORDERING TO GO, YOU MUST MENTION ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL TO RECEIVE CREDIT When ordering online for curbside pick up, please enter code: STJ209 Third-party delivery services are excluded. 20% of the net sales from your order will go towards your fundraiser. Gia Mia 994 Warren Ave. | Downers Grove Tuesday, February 7, 2023 MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS www.giamiapizzabar.com/reservations
Find out more »Green & White Gala
St. Joseph School Green & White Gala presents... The World of Wonka SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2023 | 6:00-11:00 pm BOBAK'S SIGNATURE ROOM COCKTAILS | HORS D'OEUVRES | DINNER | AUCTION | LIVE BAND $90 Per Person Join the Fun! Reserve your ticket by February 1st at sjsgla23.givesmart.com or text sjsgala23 to 76278 Show your gratitude to faculty/staff members by sponsoring their ticket to the Gala. Purchase your ticket to the After Party at Ike and Oak Brewing Company. Contribute to…
Find out more »March 2023
Mother Son Outing
A fun event for SJS mothers and sons! Check SchoolSpeak for details.
Find out more »SJS March Madness
SJS Parents & Staff, Join us for the 2nd Annual SJS March Madness! Come hang with SJS friends and cheer on your favorite school! When: Saturday, March 18, 2023 – 4:30 pm to 9 pm Where: SJS School Hall Admission: Adults Only Click here for flyer Tickets Event tickets and food/drink tickets available through GiveSmart: https://sjsmadness23.givesmart.com Prepay Cost: $20/ person (includes 1 bracket entry) Cost at the Door: $20 / person SJS Faculty & Staff are welcome to attend at…
Find out more »Mother Daughter Tea
SJS Families, See SchoolSpeak for details. RSVP by March 3.
Find out more »April 2023
Chick-fil-A Fundraising Night
Come support St. Joseph School at a Spirit Night. Mention “St. Joseph” when ordering and a percentage of the sales will be donated to the school. Chick-fil-A Lombard 717 Butterfield Road, Lombard
Find out more »May 2023
3 Corners Grill & Tap Fundraiser for SJS
3 Corners Grill & Tap is hosting a fundraiser for SJS! When: Tuesday, May 2, 2023 Time: 11 am to 11 pm Where: 3 Corners Grill & Tap 7231 Lemont Road, DG 630-541-6700 www.3cornersgrill.com 20% of sales will be donated back to St. Joseph School! The more you spend, the more we give. Valid only on 5/2/2023. Please present voucher to your server/bartender upon paying. Click here for voucher
Find out more »Oberweis Fundraising Day for SJS
Oberweis Bolingbrook 860 E. Boughton Road Mention St. Joseph School and a portion of the sales will be donated back to SJS! Click here for flyer
Find out more »June 2023
St. Joseph School Golf Outing
The SJS Golf Outing is BACK! Space is limited so mark your calendar for Friday, June 9 and register your foursome today! Come hang with SJS friends and enjoy an afternoon on the course! When: Friday, June 9, 2023 – 1 pm to 4 pm Where: Sugar Creek Golf Course (500 E Van Buren St, Villa Park) Admission: Adults Only Tickets Event Registration, Sponsorship and Drink tickets available through GiveSmart: https://bit.ly/41XZWVe Cost: $396/foursome ($99/person) - Includes 9 holes (1 p.m.,…
Find out more »Last Day to Order School Supply Kits
Don't forget to order your school supply kit by June 25th to have it delivered to school in August! Order here! - https://schooltoolbox.com/school-supplies/school/list-boxes/?schoolId=32420 Click here for school supply lists if you prefer to purchase items on your own.
Find out more »July 2023
SJS Class of 1983 Reunion
Calling all SJS Class of 1983 Alumni! We're putting together a 40th Reunion! Please join us and let's make this a Crusader victory! When: Friday, July 14 & Saturday, July 15, 2023 Where: St. Joseph's Catholic Church & School, DG Hosted by: DiBenedetto, Batten, Mikutis Friday, July 14th Tour of the school & potluck picnic lunch at Hummer Park. Saturday, July 15th 5pm Mass @ St Joseph's Catholic Church. Eats and drinks to follow in Downtown Downers. RSVP…
Find out more »SJS Class of 1983 Reunion
Calling all SJS Class of 1983 Alumni! We're putting together a 40th Reunion! Please join us and let's make this a Crusader victory! When: Friday, July 14 & Saturday, July 15, 2023 Where: St. Joseph's Catholic Church & School, DG Hosted by: DiBenedetto, Batten, Mikutis Friday, July 14th Tour of the school & potluck picnic lunch at Hummer Park. Saturday, July 15th 5pm Mass @ St Joseph's Catholic Church. Eats and drinks to follow in Downtown Downers. RSVP…
Find out more »August 2023
Back to School Meet & Greet and Social
Visit classrooms, meet teachers and drop off school supplies from 4-5 pm then join us for socializing outside with D'Capo's Food Truck until 7 pm!
Find out more »First Day of School for K-8
Early dismissal
Find out more »Parents Coffee & Donuts
Join us for coffee and donuts as we kick off the school year and celebrate our students back in school! By gym doors (#6) from 7:40-8:15 am Courtesy of SJS Parent Forum
Find out more »Curriculum Night for Grades K to 8 Parents
Curriculum Night (K-8) will start in the School Hall. Come hear about curriculum, grade level projects, and expectations from your child's teacher. Please enter through the Main School Entrance, Door #1. 6:30 p.m. Welcome 7:00 p.m. Info Session 1 7:20 p.m. Info Session 2 7:40 p.m. Info Session 3 8:00 p.m. Evening concludes
Find out more »September 2023
Spirit Wear Day
Students may wear SJS Spirit Wear tops with uniform bottoms
Find out more »Crusader Football Homecoming Games
Cheer on Crusader Football teams as they take on St. Catherine's at Montini Catholic High School! JV at 3 pm Varsity at 5 pm
Find out more »Gia Mia Dine Out Day for St. Joe’s
JOIN US FOR ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL DINE OUT DAY AT GIA MIA DOWNERS GROVE! Thursday, September 14, 2023 994 Warren Ave. | Downers Grove www.giamiapizzabar.com (630) 389-8444 WHEN DINING IN OR ORDERING TO GO, YOU MUST MENTION ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL TO RECEIVE CREDIT! When ordering online for curbside pick up, please enter code: STJ914 Third-party delivery services are excluded. 20% of the net sales from your order will go towards your fundraiser.
Find out more »Friday Night Lights
FALL SPORTS JAMBOREE Come enjoy a night at Gilbert Park with friends and family!!! •Come watch the Crusader Football teams scrimmage 6:00-6:30pm• •1st thru 4 th grade Flag Football Games start @ 6:30pm• •Volleyball Games• •Girls Powder Puff Football Game• • T-shirts will be handed out to 1 st thru 4 th graders• GO CRUSADERS!
Find out more »Portillo’s Fundraiser Night
Join us at Portillo's for a fundraiser to support SJS! Wednesday, 9/27 5-8 pm Portillo's at 1500 Butterfield Road 20% of sales will benefit SJS. Order online or in app for pickup using code PORTILLOS7 before checkout in the "Apply Offer" field, or show this flyer or a digital version to cashier when ordering at the restaurant. Valid on drive thru, pickup, curbside, and in restaurant orders. For online/app orders to qualify for the fundraiser, orders must be placed for…
Find out more »Forever Green Tailgate Party – CANCELLED
This event has been cancelled.
Find out more »October 2023
Spirit Wear Day
Students may wear SJS Spirit Wear tops with uniform bottoms
Find out more »Chick-Fil-A Fundraising Night
Come support St. Joseph School at a Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A in Lombard! Mention “St. Joseph” when ordering and a percentage of the sales will be donated to St. Joe's! Guests may order via the drive-thru, in store for carry out and dine in, or via the Chick-fil-A app. When ordering via the app, guests can enter "Joseph" in the "Support Community Care Event" box for the school to get credit for the order. Chick-fil-A Lombard 717 E Butterfield Rd,…
Find out more »Last Day to Order Home Run Inn Take N’ Bake Fundraiser
Raise some dough for St. Joe's! Order Take N' Bake Pizza from Home Run Inn Darien between now and October 25 for pick up on Oct 30, Oct 31, or Nov 1 and Home Run Inn will donate 30% of sales back to St. Joe's! How it works: Visit our dedicated ordering link: https://hrifundraising.raisely.com/st-josephs-10-23 Pre-order your fresh Take N' Bake Pizzas Select your pick up date (Oct 30, Oct 31, or Nov 1) Pick up your fresh Take N' Bake…
Find out more »November 2023
Spirit Wear Day
Students may wear SJS Spirit Wear tops with uniform bottoms!
Find out more »Nothing Bundt Cakes Fundraising Week
St. Joseph School Spirit Week Come in the week of November 6-11 and 20% of any purchase will benefit the school! Preorder purchases for upcoming holiday events can be placed in person or over the phone! Location: Darien 7517 South Cass Avenue, Darien, IL 60561 (630) 541-8725 www.nothingbundtcakes.com Hours: Mon-Fri: 9am-6pm, Sat: 10am-6pm
Find out more »3 Corners Grill & Tap Fundraiser Day
3 Corners Grill & Tap is hosting a fundraiser for SJS! When: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 Time: 11 am to 11 pm Where: 3 Corners Grill & Tap 7231 Lemont Road, DG 630-541-6700 www.3cornersgrill.com 20% of sales will be donated back to St. Joseph School! The more you spend, the more we give. Valid only on 11/8/2023. Please present voucher to your server/bartender upon paying. Click here for voucher
Find out more »December 2023
January 2024
Catholic Schools Week Open House
Come celebrate with us! This is a great opportunity for prospective families in all grades who are looking to learn more about our award-winning school and help us celebrate Catholic Schools Week with our current families! Visit our classrooms, meet our teachers, talk with current parents to discuss their experiences and see why we are voted the Best Preschool and Grade School in the area! St. Joseph School offers: Award Winning School Preschool through 8th Grade Full and Half…
Find out more »February 2024
Spirit Wear Day
Students may wear SJS Spirit Wear tops with uniform bottoms!
Find out more »Panera Fundraising Night
Raise some dough & help support SJS! February 21, 2024 4-8 pm Panera Downers Grove 160 Ogden Avenue Use code FUND4U at checkout 25% of sales will be donated back to SJS!
Find out more »March 2024
Green & White Gala
Gala website: sjsgala24.givesmart.com Questions: Please email gala@sjsdg.org
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