SJS Yearbook - Last Chance....Really! |
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Yearbook Portal Re-Opened!
Here is the ABSOLUTE Last Chance!
COST $25
Portal will be remain open until April 11
This is the final opportunity to order a yearbook!
Here is the direct link:
Yearbooks will be available for purchase online only.
No extra copies will be purchased
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You are invited to join the friars and the women of the SJC Ladies’ Society at the Lenten Fish Fry and Stations of the Cross!
Friday, April 8, 2022 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall (School Entrance)
Prices:
Child $5.00 Adult $10.00 Family $30.00
Stations of the Cross – The Stations of the Cross and Peace Prayer of Saint Francis led by the Franciscan Friars in Formation from Washington, DC, in the Church at 7:00 pm.
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Easter Break:
April 14 = 11:30am Dismissal
April 15 thru April 24 = NO SCHOOL
April 25 = School Resumes
Last Week of School:
June 6 to 10 = 11:30am Dismissal all week (Monday-Friday)
June 10 = Last Day of School
2022-2023 First Day of School:
Wednesday, August 24
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Welcome Saints Program - Volunteers Needed! |
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Starting at a new school can be overwhelming, not just for the students but for the entire family. To ease the transition, we have created the Welcome Saints program. This resource pairs each new family with a veteran SJS family - YOU.
We need YOU! Please consider volunteering as a Family Ambassador as part of the Welcome Saints program. You will act as a resource and a point of contact for a new family. New families often have many questions - about the uniform, carpool, the dining hall, the extended day program, recess, textbooks, supplies, etc. These are everyday questions! You will act as a resource in helping them find the answers to their questions. More importantly, you provide a huge warm welcome! Introduce your children to the new student so that they know someone prior to the first day of school!
Don't think you know enough to become a Family Ambassador? No worries! We will have a 'training' session to get everyone up to speed on what to cover and how to be the best ambassador for your family!
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Mark your calendar!!
The year's show is hybrid. It will go "Live" online on Thursday, April 14. and it will also be In Person on Thursday, April 28 in Hall A. All sales will be online through the Artome website. Only parents will be able to buy originals, but family members can order copies with frames! The price for originals and reproductions and siblings are all $30.00.
**Raffle** Tickets will be sold (in person only) for a basket full of awesome art supplies!
More details & the link to purchase artwork -- Coming Soon!
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Are you interested in becoming more involved with St. Joseph Catholic School through the PTO? Consider submitting your name and a short bio for the 2022-2023 PTO Committee to pto@sjschoolva.org by April 25.
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Nominations for Teacher of the Year! |
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NOMINATIONS FOR TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Northern Virginia magazine has established an award to recognize the very best educators in our region. They reached out to us to ask our community to share nominations for their first annual Northern Virginia Teacher of the Year award.
Anyone can nominate a teacher, including parents and students. Nominees must have at least three years of experience and be full-time teachers. If you are interested in submitting a nomination, please complete their form.
All nominations must be submitted by Sunday, April 24, 2022.
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Volunteer! Volunteer! Volunteer! |
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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
National Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to strengthen families to prevent child abuse and neglect. Through this collaboration, prevention services and supports help protect children and produce thriving families. To learn more click on links below (childwelfare.gov)
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SJS Sick Policy
As expected at this time of the year, we are experiencing an increased number of illnesses such as seasonal allergies and its complications (ear, conjunctivitis and sinus infections), streptococcus infection, stomach virus, influenza (flu), common cold, unknown viral infection with fever lasts on the average 3-5 days and covid infection.
As a reminder, in order to minimize spread to others, if your child is sick or complaining of not feeling well, please keep them home monitor for illness and make sure they are feeling well before sending them back to school. Your child must be 24 hours fever/vomit/diarrhea free without taking any over the counter medication before they can return to school. And, if their symptoms warrant a doctor's visit, please have them evaluated by a healthcare provider with a note if applicable prior to returning to school. 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
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April is Month of the Military Child
Throughout the Nation and Commonwealth educators and communities will take time in April to recognize the contributions of children whose parents serve in the military. Frequent moves, family separations through deployments, and reintegration following deployments can make school, home, and community-life challenging for military children. Yet, even in such circumstances, these students continually demonstrate resilience and courage (VDOE). Purple represents the blending of the colors of the five branches of our armed forces. Here in Virginia, we are proud to be home to Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, National Guard and Reserve families (VDOE)
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**REGISTER FOR CAMP! - Click HERE **
Adult volunteers for the camp – we are still in need! Specifically, we need help with Outdoor games, Snacks, and as group leaders (Preschool, Kindergarten-1st grade).
Consider volunteering for one of the following:
We are no longer taking sign-ups for youth volunteer positions for the actual VBS camp as we are fully staffed with those youth volunteers. For questions or more information, please contact Ms. Roz Murphy at religioused@sjcherndon.org
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SJC Ladies Society Raffle |
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SJC Ladies Society 50/50 Raffle
Winning Ticket to be drawn SUNDAY MAY 15TH 2022
after the 5 PM Mass
You do not need to be present to win.
Buy 50/50 Raffle Tickets for a chance to win 50% of all ticket sales and the other 50% will support the Ladies’ Society Backpack Lunch program. *During the school year the Ladies Society of St Joseph Church provides over 5400 weekend breakfast, lunch and dinner meals to local students at a cost of $4500. Thank you for your support!
1 Ticket for $10 3 Tickets for $20
Mail in sales open March 6 and close May 13th. Tickets will also be sold in person after all Masses April 30th and May 1st.
1. Online: Click HERE for the SJC Faith Direct Website to purchase tickets. You will receive an email confirmation with your ticket numbers.
2. In Person: Tickets will be sold after all Masses the weekend of April 30 and May 1.
3. By Mail: Complete THIS FORM. Make check payable to St Joseph Church and mail with form to: St Joseph Church 750 Peachtree St Herndon VA 20170 or forget the stamp and drop in the green mailbox by the church office. You will receive an email confirmation with your ticket numbers.
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Saturday, March 26, 2022 8:00 am – Noon
Authentic Femininity In
the Kingdom of God
Father David Dodd, TOR
Sponsored by The Ladies Society and Walking With Purpose Group
We invite all the ladies of the parish to join us in a
Lenten Morning of Reflection with
Fr. David, TOR as our Director.
The day will start with Mass in the church at 8 am, followed by continental breakfast.
Father David will start his talk at 9:15 am.
Please RSVP to Mary Kirby at 703-880-4302 or mkirby@sjcherndon.org by March 21st. We look forward to sharing this special time with all of our Sisters-In-Christ.
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Come enjoy a day of STEM at Marymount University on Saturday, April 23!
The School of Education will be hosting
"STEM Across the Globe!"
Here is a small glimpse of the activities we have planned: Make a roller coaster, create clouds, and participate in a balloon rocket race!
This is a FREE event for students in grades PK-8, their families, teachers, and principals.
When: April 23, 2022
Where: Converse Family Field House
(Upper Gym in the Rose Bente Lee Center)
Time: 10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
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The Bishop O'Connell High School theatre program proudly presents Little Women: The Musical! With a sweeping score, Little Women brings the touching story of the beloved March sisters to a contemporary audience. Six generations have read this story. This one will sing it. Little Women runs April 8-10, 2022 and is appropriate for audiences of all ages. Shows are Friday at 7 pm, Saturday at 2 pm and 7 pm, and Sunday at 2 pm. Tickets are available at bishopoconnell.org/theatre.
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April 11: Solino-Montes, A., S., and P.
April 12: Song, S.
April 13: Sonnhalter, H.
April 14: Spear, J. and L.
April 15: NO SCHOOL
April 25: Stephenson, A.
April 26: Stewart, J.
April 27: Strahm, A. and R.
April 28: Stroik, K.
April 29: Sullivan, B. 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. Due to COVID protocols, we are unable to invite parents in to view the news.
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APRIL
April 8: School Mass
April 11: ACRE Testing (Grades 8 and 5)
April 12: ACRE Testing (Grades 8 and 5)
April 13: ACRE Testing (make up day)
April 13: Stations of the Cross
April 14: Holy Thursday
April 14: 11:30am Dismissal
April 14: NO AFTERNOON Extended Day
April 15: Good Friday
April 15: NO SCHOOL
Apil 18-22: Easter Break
April 25: School Resumes
April 28: Art Show
April 29: School Mass
April 29: Interims T-3
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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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