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September 3 - 11:30am Dismissal
NO Afternoon Extended Day
September 6 - NO SCHOOL (Labor Day)
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Is it Time for a Haircut?? |
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Boys: Hair must be neatly trimmed, cut above the collar, eyebrows, and top of ears. Boys may not wear ponytails, hair bands, or other hair ties. Trendy haircuts of any kind (which includes lines or shapes of any kind), including dyed hair and any color extensions, are not permitted for either boys or girls. Final decisions regarding haircuts rest with the principal/administration.
Girls: Hair must be neat and trimmed. Trendy haircuts of any kind (which includes lines or shapes of any kind), including dyed hair and any color extensions are not permitted for either girls or boys. Final decisions regarding haircuts rests with the principal/administration.
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The Office of Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Arlington (OCS) and any of its schools and/or the Arlington Catholic Herald may produce or participate in video tape, audio recording, website or still photographic productions that may involve the use of students’ names, likenesses, or voices. Such productions may be used for educational and/or official school marketing purposes and may be copied or copyrighted with the school retaining any and all rights to such productions.
What do YOU need to do? Complete the Media Release Waiver if you do not wish to have your child's name, voice, photo, or video published! If we do not receive the waiver by September 7, 2021, we assume your child's photograph, voice, video, and identity can be used for all marketing purposes.
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Quarantine requirement:
SJS is in Fairfax county, as a result, we have been informed that the Fairfax county quarantine requirement supersedes the quarantine requirement of the county where you reside. From Fairfax County Health Department: “If the school is in Fairfax County, they must follow the 14 day quarantine”.
Please reach out to Robin Wallin at the Fairfax County Health Department for any quarantine related questions that you may have regarding the statement above:
Robin Wallin, DNP, RN, CPNP-PC, NCSN
Direct: 703-246-8658
Travel: “The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) provides guidance about testing and quarantine for individuals who are planning travel or have recently traveled. Guidance varies based on where you have traveled, whether you are vaccinated and the levels of community transmission. This guidance is updated regularly and can be found HERE
VDH strongly recommends that travelers who are not fully vaccinated quarantine (stay home) after domestic or international travel. There are not currently any Virginia laws addressing travel restrictions, just strong recommendations”. Contact Robin Wallin for any questions regarding travel quarantine requirement for Fairfax county.
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Illness and siblings: If your child is sick or just not feeling well, please keep them home and monitor them. If your child continues not to feel well or is not fever free after 24 hours without taking any over the counter medication, please have them evaluated by their healthcare provider and provide a medical clearance note prior to returning to school. Click HERE for a copy of the clearance note. You can also find this clearance note on the nurses’ page. If your child has a sibling in the school, we ask that you keep everyone home until the sick child has a diagnosis for their symptoms OR has been medically cleared. Household contact is considered continuous transmission; this is an extra layer in place to help prevent the spread of illness to other students while waiting for a diagnosis for your sick child.
Orthopedic devices: If your child requires crutches, casts, splints, or any other orthopedic device, you must send in a doctor’s note that includes a summary of the treatment plan, required accommodations and your child’s limitations for physical activities. Additionally, a doctor’s note is required if your child is unable to participate in Physical Education classes.
Medication drop off: Please drop off any medication for your child at the front desk with the appropriate medication authorization form. All medication must be in their original packet, placed in a zip lock bag labelled with your child’s full name, DOB, grade & teacher. Your child should not be bringing in their medication in their backpacks.
Nut free lunch and snacks: All snacks and lunches should be nut free; please pay attention to the labelling, foods that are labeled as processed on the same lines as peanut products, nut products are not allowed in the school. Due to the pandemic and the adjusted schedule in the cafeteria, the cafeteria will also be nut free at this time. Please read the SJS Allergy Plan. You can also find it on the nurse's page.
Extra masks and water bottle: Even though we provide extra masks for your child if they forget their mask or if their masks are soiled, we ask that you still send your child to school with extra masks in their back packs. Hydration is essential especially with the warm weather, please remind your child to take their water bottle to school.
Email reason for absence: When you email the attendance office (attendance@sjschoolva.org), please state the reason for your child absence especially if it is due to illness.
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Virtual Coffee with the Principal |
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For any planned absence, absence due to illness or family emergency, late arrivals, or early dismissals, please email the attendance office and the classroom/homeroom teacher.
Also, please keep in mind that per the parent/student handbook, the latest early dismissal time is 2:15 for a full day and 11:00 for a half-day.
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Back to School Nights
Grade 7 (Virtual): August 31 @ 7:00PM. Encore Teachers and Counselor available 8:00-8:20PM Link to be provided
Grade 8 (Virtual): September 1 @ 7:00PM. Encore Teachers and Counselor available 8:00-8:20PM Link to be provided
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Get your spirit wear! We have several spirit wear dress out days
throughout the year - you don't want to miss out!
The store closes on September 13 and all orders will be
delivered to SJS on October 8th. Also, the black 1/4 zip pullover is an approved uniform piece and can be worn in place of the uniform sweater.
All other items below are considered spirit gear and can be
worn at school on designated days!
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Or use the QR code below to order! |
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Pack 913 Kick Off Meeting |
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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.
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Middle School Ministry - Game Night
Grades 6-8 *TONIGHT*
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*TONIGHT*
Friday, August 27th from 7:00pm-8:15pm in the SJS gym (masks required)
There will be games, an SJS escape room and a s’more snack!! How fun!
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August 30: Johnson, G.
August 31: Johnson, A.
September 1: Jordan, A.
September 2: Julian, A.
September 3: Kachel, C., D., and B.
September 7: Kaczor, E.
September 8: Kapushoc, H.
September 9: Kassar, E. and G.
September 10: Kasselian, G.
Prayer leaders are to report to the library no later than 7:50 AM in order to appear on the morning news show. Due to COVID protocols, we are unable to invite parents in to view the news.
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AUGUST
August 27: Full Day of School (All Grades) 8:00am-3:15pm
August 27: Afternoon Extended Day available until 6:00pm
August 31: Back to School Night for Grade 7 (Virtual)
SEPTEMBER
September 1: Back to School Night for Grade 8 (Virtual)
September 3: School Mass
September 3: 11:30am Dismissal
September 3: NO Afternoon Extended Day
September 6: NO SCHOOL (Labor Day)
September 10: School Mass
September 10: Coffee with the Principal (Virtual)
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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Don't forget to follow the official St. Joseph Catholic School Facebook page (sjschoolva), Twitter account (@sjschoolva), and download the mobile app from the App Store (St. Joseph Catholic School, VA)
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St. Joseph Catholic School
750 Peachtree Street
Herndon, VA. 20170
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