St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School
Our School & Principal's Welcome
On behalf of the staff at St. Joseph, we welcome you to a truly vibrant school community that puts the needs of children first. We feel blessed to be part of a school team focused on developing the whole child — mind, body and spirit — through a commitment to high expectations, collaboration, and inclusivity for all. Students are at the heart of everything we do: they are the very reason we exist as a school system.
At St. Joseph School We…
WELCOME: opportunities representing a variety of interests and experiences to develop or enhance the leadership potential of all community members.
RESPECT: the collective capabilities and voices present in our community and will work diligently to ensure they are visibly present in the school and embodied in all school policies.
VALUE: a positive learning environment where students can learn from and with each other; supported and inspired to succeed in a culture of high expectations.
We have the privilege of educating our children in a Catholic school system; this is a truly awesome responsibility and one which we will not take for granted. We place great value on our three cornerstones of community– school, home, and church. Under the guidance and leadership of our St. Clement’s parish priest, Father Bradley Markus, our students will have the opportunity to grow in their daily lives, and celebrate the Sacraments. Our school is blessed with a caring, talented staff committed to creating opportunities for students to share their wonderful gifts. Together, we can prepare our Jaguars for a productive, meaningful life, tolerant of differences, while working together in the image of Jesus Christ.
It is our hope that all families will engage in 21st century learning along side your children. We use multiple forms of communication to help you stay connected with all the activities that will be taking place at St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School. Please make sure your email address is current and active. Important updates will be sent via School Messenger and through, Aspen. Community news items will be shared and posted on this school website in a timely fashion. We also have a St. Joseph Twitter now X feed and you can follow us @stjoesjaguars. Classroom teachers will be using D2L for classroom wide communication from JK- Gr. 8. Additionally, our Grade 7 & 8 students will be using MyBlueprint as a transition tool to secondary school for pathways planning.
We look forward to sharing a fantastic year at St. Joseph with you and your family.
God Bless…
Mrs. Giglio-Chiasson
Sounds Like: (G-Lee-O-Chase-On)
Getting Ready for Kindergarten
Welcome to our school community!
We believe that all families are composed of individuals who are competent and capable, curious, and rich in experience. We know our families love their children and want the best for them. Families are experts on their children. They are the first and most powerful influence on children’s learning, development, health, and well-being. Families bring diverse social, cultural, and linguistic perspectives. Families should feel that they belong, are valuable contributors to their children’s learning, and deserve to be engaged in a meaningful way.
Welcome to Kindergarten Event You will be invited to our school this year in the spring, where we can gather in community and get to know each other! There will be an opportunity for you and your child to participate in activities together and ask questions. Let’s get ready to Talk, Create, Read and Play!
Introducing Our Early Years Team, Our School Community and Learning Spaces
- Mrs. Hughston
- Mrs. Cordeiro
- Mrs. Hood
- Mrs. Lewis
- Mrs. Misheal
- Mrs. Matier
We have prepared a video for parents interested in learning more about the Kindergarten Program.
Introducing Our School Community and Learning Spaces
Newly Renovated FDK Play Space
School Library
School Gym
Kindergarten Classroom
If you have not registered your child for school yet, please visit the Entering Kindergarten webpage to start the online registration process.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with us! We are here to help!
Catholic School Advisory Council
Welcome to our Catholic School Advisory Council!
The education of our children is a partnership, working together to build a strong school community. Welcome, we’re glad you’re here.
What is the Role of the Catholic School Advisory Council?
A school council is an advisory body that functions within the parameters of Ministry of Education and Board policy. School councils provide an opportunity and the means to advise the principal and the Board on any matter on the improvement of pupil achievement and to enhance the accountability of the education system to parents/guardians. The ultimate responsibility for the administration and management of the day-to-day operation of the school rests with the principal.
A school council is an important venue for the various stakeholders in education to work in partnership. Its role, in collaboration with the principal, staff, and the community, is to help set the priorities of the school and to enhance learning opportunities, through various activities, for the benefit of our children/students.
What a Catholic School Advisory Council is not
A school council is not a place to pursue your own agenda or advocate for your own child. Individual issues should be pursued through the classroom teacher and/or principal.
Updates
Parent Outreach Plans
Contact Us
980 Westminster Drive South
Cambridge, Ontario,
N3H 1V2
Phone: 519-653-4482
Extended Day Phone: 226-751-6043
Principal: Carla Fundak-Bonsma
School Hours
9:10 — Classes begin
10:20 – 10:35 — Morning recess
11:55 – 12:55 — Lunch break
2:15 – 2:30 — Afternoon recess
3:40 — Dismissal
Good News Stories
Good News Stories Coming Soon!
Calendar Highlights
- June 24, 2025
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- June 26, 2025
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St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School Calendar
Please use the following link to access our calendar from other applications.
Parish
Our Catholic Faith is taught, reinforced and celebrated in our school, homes and parish. We are so fortunate to have an excellent relationship with our local parish.
