Dear Parents-
It’s
Catholic Schools Week
, a nation-wide celebration of Catholic education, and an excellent time to reflect on the benefits of Catholic schools. We celebrate the ability to freely share our faith in a community built on mutual trust and respect for all members. Parents and teachers form strong partnerships to benefit the whole child, and students learn to be accountable members of their families, their school, and ultimately to society. At St. Joseph we are blessed to have the spiritual leadership of our Friars, the amazing talents of our teachers, and the commitment of our parents to create a community like no other! There is no better place to be than St. Joseph Catholic School! Also, please take a moment to listen to Bishop Burbidge’s Catholic Schools Week message, shared with the Diocese:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QF2ZaPAE_nM
I was able to listen to our
8th graders
as they practiced their speeches and prepped for Masses this past weekend. I have to take a minute to say how impressed I was with these students. Each speech was so heartfelt as the students shared what made SJS so important to them. The messages were so authentic and heartfelt … I know some parents must have needed a few tissues as these students expressed their sincere thank you to SJS, and while they recognized that the time to move on draws near, each student has so many cherished memories. I am so proud of these students...really, truly amazing!
The CSW list of activities is available to you here. Please note that students can
dress out
on
Wednesday, January 29
, (wear red, white and blue shirts as we celebrate our nation), and again on
Thursday, January 30,
(wear SJS spirit wear shirts, as we celebrate our Friars and Seminarians). Students must wear SJS PE sweatpants or denim blue jeans. NO OTHER OPTIONS! Please do not send children to school in leggings, or anything else. SJS PE sweatpants or denim blue jeans….that’s it. No holes. All aspects of the dress code are in effect including requirements regarding hair, make-up, shoes, etc.
➤ Don’t forget!!!
Wednesday, January 29 is SJS Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A!!
Feed the entire family, and support our amazing school at the same time, by eating at Chick-fil-A, Village Commons, 12160 Sunset Hills Rd,
in Reston, from 5:00-8:00 pm. Make sure to take with you the flyer found below, so that SJS gets credit!
We have passed the half-way mark of the school year, and are at the midpoint of the second trimester. Please make sure you log on to
PowerSchool
and check your child’s progress. If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s progress, please reach out to your child’s teacher. There is plenty of time left in the trimester for meaningful change!
This is also
Scantron Week 3
, and students will test on Language Arts. As usual, please have children in school, on time, to ensure sufficient time to complete the tests. If you have scheduling questions, please contact your child’s teachers. Scantron reports will be sent home as soon as possible.
Reminder…..
The
Science Fair
is on the calendar for February 6, and we need 55 judges to make this event as successful as possible for our students. If you would like to act as a judge, please access the information and sign up website at
http://sjssciencefair.org/
. Your time is greatly appreciated. The students put a great deal of effort into this milestone event and they really need you!!
Mark your calendars for Friday, February 7 and join Mrs. Henry and me for
Coffee with the Principal
. Mrs. Henry will lead a discussion on gratitude and effective ways to help our children develop a sense of gratitude. A healthy understanding of the importance of being grateful is a key element in the social-emotional learning so important for healthy relationships and a positive school climate. Let’s collaborate on ways to inspire gratitude!
As always, if you have any questions, or if I can be of any assistance, please let me know.
Welcome one another....as Christ welcomed you!
(Rom 15:7)
Denise Rutledge
Principal
Building Wisdom and Faith Through Service to God
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11:30am Dismissal on Friday, January 31, 2020!
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What's Happening During
Catholic Schools Week?
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Chick-fil-A Spirit Night
Jan. 29th from 5:00-8:00pm
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Grab the family and meet up with friends at the Reston Chick-fil-A! Proceeds from the Spirit Night will support St. Joseph Catholic School!
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The SJS Talent show is scheduled for Thursday from 1:30-3:00 in the gym.
Please enter through the front lobby! There will be no access through the gym doors. We are excited to see the awesome talent!
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Re-Enrollment Reminder - Feb. 1, 2020
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With our 93% retention rate, it is reasonable to streamline our re-enrollment processes. The process is restructured so that current students will be automatically re-enrolled for the 2020-2021 school year.
Enrollment fees of $300 per child will be charged on
February 1, 2020
from the FACTS account on file.
If there is a need for an alternate payment schedule or you have questions,
please contact Debbie Millon (
dmillon@sjcherndon.org
or 703-880-4355) in the Business Office.
We are confident that you will find this expedited and recurring re-enrollment process helpful.
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Sibling Registration - Don't forget!
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For any siblings that anticipate attending St. Joseph Catholic School in Fall of 2020, don't forget to submit your application! With the upcoming Open House - TODAY - we want to make sure you secure your spot! Spaces are filling
very
quickly!
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Scout Pinewood Derby and Bake Off
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All Scouts, Alumni, Students, Parents, Teachers and Staff Invited
Saturday, FEB 8
th
WEATHER RESCHEDULED - Come support St Joseph Cub Scouts as they race their hand-built cars to the finish line at our annual Pinewood Derby Race. Also sample our Scouts gourmet skills in our annual Bake-Off competition on
Saturday, February 8
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in Parish Hall C 9AM-2:00PM.
All Pack 913 Cub Scout Alumni and current siblings are invited to enter your cars in the Alumni and Sibling Races at 12:30. For more information, contact
chairperson@pack913.com
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Financial Aid Applications are due for Elementary Schools by March 18, 2020. Please remember that 2019 W-2s and tax returns are required for verification!
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Volunteers are needed to help in the cafeteria and during recess! Get in on the action! Please remember that all volunteers must have completed the Child Protection program. If you have any questions about volunteering for recess/lunch, please contact Laura Stump at
lstump@sjcherndon.org
. We appreciate your help!
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This is a call for you to sign up to be a judge at this year's
SJS Science Fair! Don't have a student attending SJS anymore?
Doesn't Matter...We could still use your help!
Please click on the following link
to sign up :
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Library Helpers!
Consider volunteering your time to help in the library!
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Help make our school's biggest fundraiser a huge success, sign up to be on one of our Spring Fling Committees!!
A great way to get involved, meet people, and have so much fun!
Click the link below to sign up!
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Middle School Spirit Night at John Paul the Great
Tuesday, February 4, 2020 • 4:00-8:30 PM • Grades 6-8 • FREE
Join the Wolfpack for a night! Middle School students are invited to Saint John Paul the Great to cheer on the Varsity Girls and Varsity Boys Basketball Teams, as well as a Scavenger Hunt Tour, games, half-time shoot-outs and more! Go Wolves!
Tour & games start at 4:00PM
Varsity Girls: 5:00PM
Varsity Boys: 6:30PM
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Basketball Clinic at
John Paul the Great
February 15, 2020 • 1:00-3:00 PM • Grades 3-6 • $25 per person
Spend the afternoon with a John Paul the Great Basketball, Coach Palmer, where you will practice your skills and receive guidance on how to develop and improve your abilities on the court.
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Soccer 3 v 3 at
John Paul the Great
February 29, 2020 • 11:00-6:00 PM • Grades 5-8 • $25 per person
The indoor JP 3v3 Soccer Tournament is a great opportunity for soccer players of all levels to sharpen skills! Create your team of 4-5 players!
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January 27: Lovelace, M.
January 28: Loy, D.
January 29: Ludwig, G.
January 30: Luna, I.
January 31: Luu, N.
February 3: Madden, C.
February 4: Malone, L.
February 5: Manetto, M., J., P., and P.
February 6: Mangoba, J.
February 7: Marberry, S. and A.
Prayer leaders are to report to the library no later than 7:50 AM in order to appear on the morning news show. Parents are welcome to watch the live show.
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January
January 29: 8th grade Confirmation Retreat
January 30: Talent Show
January 31: Mass
January 31: 11:30am Dismissal
January 31: Interims
February
February 6: Science Fair
February 7: Mass
February 7: Coffee with the Principal
February 7: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
February 12: Club Picture Day
February 13: Sports Team and Group Picture Day
February 14: Mass
February 14: 11:30am Dismissal
February 17: NO SCHOOL
February 18: Spirit and Service Day
February 21: Mass
February 26: Mass
February 26: Ash Wednesday
February 28: 11:30am Dismissal
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Stay Connected - Twitter and Facebook
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Don't forget to follow SJS
on Twitter and Facebook!
A lot is happening at SJS and you don't want to miss out!
Twitter: @sjschoolva
Facebook: sjschoolva
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750 Peachtree Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Tel: 703-880-4350 Fax: 703-880-4320
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