St. Joseph School teachers welcome and encourage communication with families regarding all aspects of a student's development.



Faculty Fast Facts

Contact Information
585.343.6154
Kirk.sjsbatavia@gmail.com

Why a Catholic Education Matters
I believe in Catholic Education because it is an important to include religion in the way we live. Thus, Catholic Education teaches students how to include religion in all aspects of their lives. I chose to work at St. Joseph School because I am a graduate of St. Joseph School and I wanted to give back to the school that taught me so much.

Subject Area/Grade and Related Education
Physical Education
B.S   SUNY Brockport
M.S  Canisius College

St. Joseph School Advisor/Coordinator
National Junior Honor Society
School Store
Jump Rope for Heart
Family Fitness Night
Field Days

All Physical Education classes will be outside unless it is raining so please have your child bring appropriate clothing to wear during class.

Pre-k through 2nd grade students will be working with long handled implements which include hockey sticks, lacrosse sticks and bats.  Students will learn how to stick handle and shoot on goal with hockey sticks.  Students will learn how to scoop, cradle and pass with lacrosse sticks.  Students will practice batting from tee.  Second grade will begin to add defense during hockey and lacrosse drills.

3rd through 8th grade are finishing up a hockey unit.  3rd and 4th grade are practicing defense and covering the opposite team to prevent goals.  While 5th & 6th grade are practicing looking for an open player to pass the ball to.  7th & 8th grade are beginning to develop plays and making a game plan.   At all of the levels students will rotate positions.