March 1, 2019

Annual Dinner and Auction - April 6

Now through our Spring Fling Auction on Saturday, April 6, 2019, we will be highlighting auction items that will be available at this year’s event. Auction items featured will be a mix of silent, live and fixed price auction items. Today, we are featuring a brand-new Live auction item! Ride to/from St. Joseph’s School in a Police Cruiser Does your child dream of becoming a police officer? Have they always wanted to ride in the back of a police car? Make their dreams come true with this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Students will be picked up in the morning by Herndon Police Department Officer Michael Murn and driven to school. Students will get to arrive late without receiving a tardy, and will be escorted to their classroom by Officer Murn, where they will then be “free to go” about their day! At the end of the day, student(s) will be picked up in a special spot at school (for all of their friends to see) by Officer Murn and will be taken for a fun (age-appropriate) snack before being driven home in the police cruiser. Age appropriate seating accommodations (carseats) will be made. Package is for up to 2 children (same pickup/drop-off location) and must live in Virginia. Date will be mutually agreed upon between Officer Murn and winner.

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Coffee with the Principal - New Date

We have reschedule the March Coffee with the Principal for Friday, March 15 at 8:30am . Please join us on Friday, March 15 at 8:30am for coffee with the principal! Mrs. Rutledge, Father Tom, and Mrs. Farrell, our school counselor, will be joining us!  Our goal is to have productive sharing sessions that address some of the concerns that affect school climate. Mrs. Farrell will facilitate conversations that focus on such topics as bullying, conflict, girl drama, stress and anxiety, among others. Topic includes   Bullying and Conflict---What’s the Difference?  Sharing session will take place in the upstairs meeting rooms above the front office.

Upcoming 1/2 Day and No School March 8 : 11:30am Dismissal March 11 : No School (Professional Development Day)

Cheerleading Camp

Mark your calendars! The SJS Cheerleading camp, coached by Miss Denneny and Mrs. Morrison, will be held the week of June 17-21 from 9:00am-12:00pm in the gym.  All rising 1st through 8th graders are welcome to attend! Registration will open in April and a cheer spot will be auctioned off at the Spring Fling! Stay tuned for more details!

March Madness - Volunteers Needed!

It's March Madness on Peachtree Street! Parent Volunteer Referee Needed for 5th - 8th Grade In-school Basketball Tournament Starting 2/26 until 3/22....and then the final!

Time Slots slots are:  7th grade - Tuesdays - 10:37 - 12:07 8th grade - Tuesdays - 1:37 - 3:07 5th grade - Thursdays - 9:45 - 11:15 6th Grade - Fridays - 12:45 - 2:15 Please email Mr. O'Brien at n.obrien@sjschoolva.org if you can help!

Gift of Human Sexuality: Grades 6-8th

Parents of 6-8 grade students should have received an electronic communication from me detailing the upcoming presentation on the Gift of Human Sexuality . In accordance with diocesan policy, this program is designed as an opt-in opportunity for parents and students. We recognize parents as the primary educators of children and we are privileged to work with you. With that idea, I invite parents of students in grades 6-8 to a presentation for parents to be held on Thursday March 14th at 7:00 p.m. in Hall A for you to receive the information that will be presented to the students in class.

Tuition Assistance

The deadline to apply for tuition assistance for the 2019-2020 school year is March 15, 2019.  All applications are made through our FACTS Management online account.  To apply, please go to  https://online.factsmgt.com/signin.aspx . If you have any questions, please contact Teresa Westhues at twesthues@sjcherndon.org .

Morning Prayer Leaders

March 4: Brown K March 5: Brown D, G, I March 6: Brown L March 7: Brown A March 8: Brown F March 11: No School March 12: Bruno G, D March 13: Burdick W, E March 14: Burns M March 15: Butler S

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