Dear Parents-

Last Sunday marked the end of the liturgical year, as we celebrated the Feast of Christ the King. In the words of Pope Pius, “it is necessary that the kingship of our Savior be as widely as possible recognized and understood, and to that end nothing would serve better than the institution of a special feast in honor of the Kingship of Christ.”

Congratulations to our 1st grade students as they once again were able to celebrate the season with their Thanksgiving program. Under the direction of Mrs. Denmark and Mrs. Wright, students sang and shared all kinds of Thanksgiving related information! The kids did an excellent job in their theatrical debut at SJS, and parents were clearly very happy to be united for this joyful occasion.

As the cold weather continues to set in, please be informed that as stated in the Handbook, with respect to inclement weather, if school closes unexpectedly for a single day, there will be no academic requirements for that day. If, however, the school will be closed for an extended period due to weather or public health concern, the school will transition into on-line (eLearning) for the required duration and students will meet academic requirements.

The calendar is packed for the upcoming weeks, so please check the school calendar for updates and accurate information. Important dates include school picture retake (Nov. 29); Christmas dress-out fundraiser (Nov. 30) and the Christmas Concert and Winter Warmth Drive (Dec. 9), among other important events.

We are seeing many cases of flu and a few cases of COVID. I pray that everyone stays well over the Thanksgiving break. School reopens, Monday, November 28, but parents are encouraged to keep children home if they have bad colds, flu or other respiratory virus.

I remain thankful for the many blessings God has shared with me, including our amazing students and families, and our amazing faculty and staff ….they are selfless, tireless, fearless, and all-giving! It is an honor and a privilege to work alongside them.



I pray that this Thanksgiving brings all our families happiness and many of God’s blessings, and on behalf of the entire SJS faculty and staff, I wish you a very happy Thanksgiving!

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Refreshed, revived and renewed by "faith, love and hope." (1Thess. 1:2-3)

Denise Rutledge

Principal

 Building Wisdom and Faith Through Service to God

New, Lower Prices From Yay Lunch!

The team at Yay Lunch is taking your feedback about pricing to heart and have been working with their food partners to offer new, lower prices on our menu. Take a look at a few of the new, lower prices now available on your Lunch Calendar

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 (PE/recess). Additionally, a doctor’s note is required if your child is unable to participate in Physical Education classes. We also require a doctor's note clearing your child to resume normal activities without any restrictions once their doctor has determined that wearing an ortho device or restricted activity is no longer required. 

LADIES SOCIETY RAFFLE !

BETHLEHEM CARVING STATUE

                                     OLIVE WOOD

VALUE: $1,500

DRAWING: DECEMBER 8TH AFTER 7 PM MASS

TICKETS: $10 OR 3 FOR $20

Contact: Parish Office for more tickets! 703-880-4302

Statue on display at School Receptionist desk! Tickets can be purchased from office.

NEED NOT PRESENT TO WIN!

Proceeds benefit the Backpack Lunch Program - Feeds 100 children monthly.

St. Joseph Catholic School

750 Peachtree Street, Herndon, VA 20170

Tel: 703-880-4350 Fax: 703-880-4320