Principal's Note: October 2019

Throughout the month of October, we are practicing the concept of RESPECT. It is being stressed to our students that the word “respect” means to appreciate everyone whom we meet. On Monday, October 7th we initiated the Week of Respect. Each day of the week a different respect-based theme was celebrated. Many students received Student Achievement Award Certificates in recognition of their “Doing the Right Thing.”

Student Spotlight: October 2019

We’re proud to announce Stalin for our Student Spotlight of October 2019. This student has been a part of SBJC since 2016 and a part of the steam team for the same amount of time. He enjoys wrestling, gaming and is an avid reader. At home he helps takes care of his two younger sisters along with his pet guinea pig named Luna! Another thing to note is that his birthday is this month, so next time you pass by this legend feel free to wish him a happy birth month! He also wishes to be quoted saying, “Mr. Rossi is a great principal...I am excited about the new programs at SBJC!”

Lodi Rec. Department’s Superintendent Comes in as a Guest Speake

On October 2nd, we had a guest speaker named Anna Belli come speak to the 12th grade classes along with our STARS group. Mrs. Belli is the superintendent from the Lodi Recreation Department, and she discussed with the students her recreational services along with future events. While she was here we also got to ask her questions.

Lodi Campus September Newsletter

We have gotten off to a fine start this new school year. Two new teachers have joined our staff: Ms. Nancy Chun, middle school social studies, and Ms. Nicole Bevacqua, high school math. Ms. Tiffany Hughes is our new behaviorist. Fifteen new paraprofessionals were welcomed as they join our staff. We have expanded our CBI (Community Based Instruction) Program to two afternoons a week on Wednesdays and Fridays. We will still go out on inclement weather days. Please have your son or daughter dressed accordingly on those days. Our congratulations to Dr. Mark Raum, one of our physical therapists, on being awarded the 2019 Bergen County Utilities Authority (BCUA) Environmental Awareness Challenge Grant. He has been invited to check presentation ceremony on Monday, October 28, 2019 at 10 AM at Bergen Community College.

Night of the Arts

The Lodi Campus Night of the Arts is an annual event that highlights the artistic and musical accomplishments of our students in grades 6-11. On full display was artwork completed in Ms. Antoinette Tobia’s art class, as well as musical performances led by music teacher Mr. Chris Winn.

Ricky Conti earns SBJC 2019 Valedictorian

Ricky was named the SBJC Class of 2019 Valedictorian. We asked Ricky to share his story with us. Click Read More below.

Lodi Campus Students and Staff Raise Money for Heart Research

For this year's Hoops for Heart, our SBJC Lodi Campus raised over $1100 for heart disease research. To kick off the event, SBJC Lodi staff faced off in an epic basketball game that ended in a double OT 28-28 tie. It was followed by a student vs. student game of equally epic proportions, as well as an awesome display of sportsmanship.

This is Mary Payoczkowski, SBJC Lodi Campus Teacher/Educational Services Professionals Recognition Program Selection

Ms. Payoczkowski was selected for this year's Teacher Recognition Program. Lodi Campus Phys. Ed. Teacher and lover of all things fitness, we asked her to share with us a biography of her journey through the educational world.