September 16, 2022

Test of Emergency Boradcast System

Last night we ran a test of the SJS emergency broadcast system. Parents should have received a text message, a phone call and an email stating this was a test of the system. If you did not receive these messages, please contact Mrs. Pearce at l.pearce@sjschoolva.org

Nurse's Corner

Please take note of the adjusted SJS sick policy:

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. Please keep your child home while you await their test results.

After 24 hours of illness, if your child is still sick, has a fever 100.4 or greater, has vomited and not improving without taking any over the counter medication:

Have them evaluated by a healthcare professional prior to returning to school.

Medication Policy:

Please see excerpt from the student handbook:

All OTC and prescription medications are to be kept locked in the clinic/school office and be administered by the school nurse, clinic aide, principal or trained designee. No student is to carry/possess medications, without appropriate medical authorization. No medication will be administered unless the school has received a signed copy of the Medication Authorization Form

(Appendix F-6). OTC medications do not require a health care provider’s signature unless the medication is required for four (4) or more consecutive days.

It shall be the student’s responsibility to come to the clinic/school office at the appropriate time

for medication unless a health care provider or parent/guardian indicates in writing that the student cannot do this.

Students are NOT permitted to self-medicate. The school does not assume responsibility for

medications taken independently by the student.

September Spirit and Service Project

Community service is an integral part of education at St. Joseph Catholic School. Our service to the community teaches students the importance of making service a lifelong practice, to become better citizens and to live out their faith. St. Joseph Catholic School has partnered with Catholic Charities St. Lucy Food Project to conduct service projects throughout the year and assist families experiencing hygiene items and food insecurity.

The September toothpaste collection will start on

September 6 and end on September 27.

Thank you for your support!

All Grades = Regular Size (Not travel) Toothpaste

Spirit Wear - Order By Midnight!

**Last Day**

Don't forget to order spirit wear and support the Class of 2023! There will be uniform dress out Spirit Wear days throughout the school year!

Grab your gear now!

Online store will be open until Sept. 16 at midnight!

Order Spirit Wear

Picture Day

An email from Jostens will be sent to parents 3 days prior to picture day with ordering instructions. Students can dress up, must have a collar, and no t-shirt or words on the shirt. School uniform preferred.

Chromebook Cover

SJS will be placing an order for parents to have the opportunity to purchase their child (for Grades 5-8) a Chromebook cover for $30. If any parent is interested in purchasing please fill out the Chromebook Cover Form. If you have multiple children please fill out a separate form for each child. All payments will be processed through your FACTS account. Please reach out to itsupport@sjschoolva.org if you have any additional questions.

Volunteers Needed!

Volunteers needed for lunch and recess.

Want to volunteer for lunch?

Want to volunteer for recess?

**All volunteers must be compliant through the Child Protection Program. For more information, please contact Beth Covert at bcovert@sjscherndon.org

SJS Band

**New Date**

JOIN THE

ST JOSEPH

BAND!!!

INTERESTED?

Bring Your Parents to the Registration and Info Night

New Date = TUESDAY, SEPT 20^TH 7pm

Girl Scouts

Be Amazing – Join Girl Scouts!

St. Joseph Catholic School Girl Scouts will be hosting an information night on Monday, September 19th at 7pm in Room 214 for parents of girls in Kindergarten through 8th Grade.

With Girl Scouts your daughter will discover the G.I.R.L (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-Taker, Leader) in her. It’s always a countdown to the next adventure. Whether they’re advocating for our communities, discovering the outdoors, exploring science and technology, or powering new adventures as part of the Girl Scout Cookie Program, Girl Scouts discover they can achieve anything! Girl-led, expert-approved, and volunteer-supported, Girl Scouts helps girls discover their strengths and change the world!

For more information please contact:

JoEllen Mountcastle at gscnctroop788@gmail.com

Power Walkers

Eucharistic Symposium

High School News

Coffee & Conversation:

Middle school parents are invited to join us at our beautiful campus in Chantilly. Join us for coffee and a brief presentation. Afterward, visit with our Admissions team to learn more about PVI and the steps to apply.

Tuesday, September 20 at 9 a.m.

Thursday, September 22 at 9 a.m.

Middle School Night Under the Lights:

Middle schoolers and their families are invited to join us on Friday, September 23 for Rally in the Alley (6 p.m.) and our home football game (7 p.m.) Middle school students receive free entrance to the game. Join us for free food, fun, prizes and football under the lights!

Please visit www.paulvi.net for more information

Prayer Leaders

September 19: Abrahams, S. and S.

September 20: Adams, G, C. and J.

September 21: Alford, C. and S.

September 22: Alipio, A. and O.

September 23: Aleeva, C.

September 26: Alligood, L.

September 27: Althoff, C.

September 28: Amans, S.

September 29: Anderson, J., B. and S.

September 30: NO SCHOOL

Prayer leaders are to report to the library no later than 7:50 AM in order to appear on the morning news show.

Upcoming Events

SEPTEMBER

September 19: Standardized Testing Week 2

September 20: Band Interest Meeting

September 22: School Pictures

September 23: School Mass

September 26: Standardized Testing Week 3

September 29: School Mass

September 30: NO SCHOOL (Professional Development Day)

OCTOBER

October 2: PTO Donut Sunday

October 4: School Mass

October 7: Interim T-1

October 10: NO SCHOOL (Columbus Day)

October 11: Chick-fil-A Spirit Night

October 14: School Mass

October 21: School Mass

October 28: School Mass

October 28: 11:30am Dismissal

Stay Connected!

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Herndon, VA. 20170

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