August 13, 2021
COVID-19 Mask Update
The State Health Commissioner issued an order requiring all individuals aged two and older to wear masks when indoors at public and private K-12 schools in Virginia, effective Thursday, August 12.

Under the direction of the SJS school administration, the Office of Catholic Schools and the Chancery of the Arlington Diocese, all students, faculty and staff must wear a mask while indoors regardless of vaccination status, and until further notice.

The SJS Reopen Plan is amended and updated to reflect the current health emergency.
A Little Summer Math Tidbit
Way to go Saints, look what you did this summer!

Our students have been working hard
on their summer math!
In the last 30 days they have:

Answered 34,362 questions
Practiced for 423 hours and 6 minutes

All of our students are working diligently on their math and reading summer assignments!
We can't wait to see how much you've learned!

Keep it up!!
RAZ Kids Access

The last day for families to access RAZ kids for the summer is Tuesday, August 17th. After that date, rising 4th graders will no longer have access and class rosters will be updated to reflect current K - 3 students. Students in K - 3 will get the new login information from their teachers once all rosters have been updated in RAZ.
School Start Dates
Welcome Back!!
August 23 First Day of School:
Grades 1, 3, 5, 7 ONLY
8:00-11:30AM
No Extended Day 

August 24 First Day of School:
Grades K, 2, 4, 6, and 8 ONLY
8:00-11:30AM
No Extended Day

August 25-27 First Full Days of School: ALL GRADES
8:00AM-3:15PM
Extended Day available until 6:00PM
School Calendar and Class List
The 2021-2022 school calendar is now on the website! Go to Parent Resources -- School Calendar
You will be notified by email regarding your child's class assignment on
Friday, August 13 after 4:00pm.
Student Orientation
Student Orientation

Kindergarten Orientation for students: August 18 @ 10:00am

New Student Orientation (Grades 1-8): August 18 @ 2:00pm
Back to School Nights
Back to School Nights

Kindergarten & 1st Grade (Virtual): August 18 from 7:00-8:00pm (parents) Zoom link will be provided

Grades 2-6 (Virtual): August 25 @ 7:00PM presentation repeated at 7:30PM. Encore Teachers, Resource Teachers and Counselor available 8:00-8:20PM Links to be provided.

Grade 7 (Virtual): August 31 @ 7:00PM. Encore Teachers, Resource Teachers, Counselor available 8:00-8:20PM Link to be provided

Grade 8 (Virtual): September 1 @ 7:00PM. Encore Teachers, Resource Teachers, Counselor available 8:00-8:20PM Link to be provided
SJS Spirit Wear
Get your spirit wear! We have several spirit wear dress out days
throughout the year - you don't want to miss out!



Or use the QR code below to order!
Recess Volunteers Needed!
Please consider volunteering for recess! We ask that recess volunteers are fully COVID-19 vaccinated and masks are required. Volunteers should also be compliant with the child protection program.

Interested?
Please contact Ms. Karen Settelmaier at k.settelmaier@sjschoolva.org

Thank you!
PTO Corner









PTO Sponsored
Drinks & Lite Bites

We look forward to seeing you on
August 20 from 5-7pm for a
school community adult event!
Pack 913 Kick Off Meeting
St. Joseph Parish Pack 913 Kick-Off Pack Meeting – Water Boats and more!
 
Welcome to the first Pack meeting of our 2021-22 Cub Scout school year! Our St Joseph Parish Cub Scouts will be meeting on Saturday, August 28th, 4-6:30pm @ our St. Joseph Parish track and athletic field. Scouts will be building and launching WATER BOATS with their Dens. Scout should wear their Class “B” scouting activity shirt or any other scouting, school spirit, or patriotic t-shirt. Lawn chairs recommended. Pack Social Distancing guidelines will be observed.
 
New potential Cub Scouts in Kindergarten through 5th grade are welcome to join. Students in any of these grades may join the pack any time throughout the school year. Also, look for a future announcement for our virtual Join Scouts Night to be held on September 13th 7:00-8:00pm. New families wishing to attend either event should contact Steve Bailey at chairperson@pack913.com if interested.  
Upcoming Events
AUGUST

August 18: Kindergarten Orientation (For students)
August 18: New Student Orientation (1-8)
August 18: Kindergarten and 1st Grade Back to School Night (For parents - Virtual)
August 20: PTO Sponsored Drinks and Lite Bites (Adults only)
August 23: First Day of School for Grades 1, 3, 5, and 7 ONLY
August 23: 11:30am Dismissal
August 23: No Extended Day available
August 24: First Day of School for Grades K, 2, 4, 6, and 8 ONLY
August 24: 11:30am Dismissal
August 24: No Extended Day available
August 25: Full Day of School (ALL GRADES) 8:00am-3:15pm
August 25: Afternoon Extended Day available until 6:00pm
August 25: Back to School Night for Grades 2-6 (For parents - Virtual)
August 26: Full Day of School (All Grades) 8:00am-3:15pm
August 26: Afternoon Extended Day available until 6:00pm
August 27: Full Day of School (All Grades) 8:00am-3:15pm
August 27: Afternoon Extended Day available until 6:00pm
August 27: School Mass
August 31: Back to School Night for Grade 7 (Virtual)

SEPTEMBER

September 1: Back to School Night for Grade 8 (Virtual)
September 1: Band Demo (Grades 4-8)
September 3: School Mass
September 3: 11:30am Dismissal
September 3: NO Afternoon Extended Day
September 6: NO SCHOOL (Labor Day)
September 8: Band Registration
September 10: School Mass
September 13: SCANTRON Week (Sept. 13-17)
September 17: School Mass
September 20: SCANTRON Week 2 (Sept. 20-24)
September 24: 11:30am Dismissal
September 24: Extended Day available until 6:00pm
September 27: SCANTRON Week 3 (Sept. 27-Oct. 1)
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St. Joseph Catholic School
750 Peachtree Street
Herndon, VA. 20170