Dear Parents-
The Feast of Christ the King, Thanksgiving and the First Sunday in Advent all in a week’s time! We are reminded to love, serve, follow and give thanks to our King! Thanksgiving, in particular reminds us to thank God for all the blessings he bestows on us, everyday.
For me, I am thankful for the amazing teachers that make our school great. Each teacher brings unique gifts and talents that bind together to create one amazing educational team. These men and women are selfless, tireless, fearless, and all-giving. It is an honor and a privilege to work alongside such dedicated professionals. I am also grateful to our friars for their spiritual leadership. They, too, are all-giving, happily planning activities in the school, or playing with the kids at recess, or teaching a class. We have the most amazing facilities team and office staff, all of whom work together to keep our school running smoothly.
I am thankful for the boys and girls who fill our school. I feel such enormous joy when I see (mostly) smiling and happy faces each morning. The hugs and high-fives exchanged in the halls make my day, and I am proud of the effort of middle schoolers as they face new challenges and rise to meet expectations. I am also thankful for all the SJS families who willingly provide time, talent and treasure to make SJS the best school ever!
With Thanksgiving the same week lunch orders are due, please don’t forget to place your
December lunch orders
! You can order lunch for your children through our school lunch program, in conjunction with Fairfax Food Service.
Use this link to access directions
from Fairfax Food Service. Remember to place your order no later than the 28th!
As you are planning your holiday calendar, please note that the
Christmas Concert is scheduled for Wednesday, December 11
in the school gym, at 7:00. Please join us for an evening of faith-filled and time honored Christmas songs. Miss Bambino and the children have been hard at practice and this is sure to be a great event.
Please add to your reminder app on your phone:
Tuesday, November 26….
11:30 dismissal- No PM Extended Day
Wednesday, November 27-Friday, November 29….
Thanksgiving Break
Monday, December 2….
return to class
Tuesday, December 3...
Book Fair opens, and runs through
Sunday, December 8.
Friday, December 6…
Report Cards issued.
As always, if you have any questions, or if I can be of any assistance, please let me know.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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
