November 18, 2022

Thanksgiving Holiday Reminders

$3.00 Christmas Dress Out Day

Solemn Eucharistic Holy Hour & Rosary

Picture Re-Take Day

Apply Now for Siblings!

Are you interested in applying to

St. Joseph Catholic School for your younger child or perhaps looking for a change for other siblings not enrolled at SJS? Now is the time! We just held our Open House for prospective families and applications are rolling in! Make sure to get any sibling applications submitted before space runs out!

Click HERE for application and forms. Submit completed applications to Mrs. Tuttle at m.tuttle@sjschoolva.org

Saint Stories

St. Elizabeth of Hungary

We hope you and your family enjoy

this short story about

St. Elizabeth of Hungary

as told by our 8th grade students!

Keep Christ in Christmas

DEADLINE DECEMBER 1

Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest

**DEADLINE IS THURSDAY, DEC. 1**

Students can come by the Art room for 12x18 paper and/or the form that needs to be filled out, signed and taped to the back.

St. Joseph Catholic School has participated in the Keep Christ in Christmas poster contest, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, for several years. We often have students advance and place at the state level competition. All classes have been introduced to the poster contest during Art Class. This year, the poster will be done independently, at home, rather than during Art Class. It is optional and enthusiastically encouraged! This wonderful contest causes students to reflect on the meaning of Christmas.

Click HERE for more details! Questions? Contact Mrs. Sears at m.sears@sjschoolva.org

Got Recipes?

Calling all parents, teachers, and students!

As part of the Golden Jubilee, the Diocese is developing a cookbook: “Gather at the Table: Multicultural Cooking for Liturgical Living”. It will be made up of recipes submitted by diocesan locals. The goal is to highlight all the cultures found within the Diocese of Arlington, in a cookbook that can be cherished by each and every family throughout the year.

To submit your favorite recipe for the cookbook, click HERE.

YAY Lunch!

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

Nurse's Corner

November Wellness Goal:

Eat at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day!

A healthy eating routine is important at every stage of life and can have positive effects that add up over time. It’s important to eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy or fortified soy alternatives, and protein foods. When deciding what to eat or drink, choose options that are full of nutrients. Make every bite count, Dietary guidelines 2020-2025. An article from the American Journal of Preventive Medicine states that diets abundant in fruits and vegetables are associated with a reduced risk for chronic disease. The current 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that people needing 2,000 calories per day include 2 cups of fruit and 2.5 cups of vegetables in their daily diets. This recommendation varies with age, sex, caloric needs etc. More information is available at MyPlate.gov.

Click HERE to read more!

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.

High School News

Advent Morning of Prayer for Men

Ladies Society

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.

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@sjcherndon.org

Prayer Leaders

November 21: Burkhalter, C., G., and E.

November 22: Burkman, D. and L.

November 23: NO SCHOOL

November 24: NO SCHOOL

November 25: NO SCHOOL

November 28: Burns, M.

November 29: Caballero, M. and J.

November 30: Calderon, C.

December 1: Cannon, L. and R.

December 2: Carlson, G.

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

**At this time, parents will not be able to watch the taping of the news.

Upcoming Events

NOVEMBER

November 18: School Mass

November 18: 1st Grade Thanksgiving program

November 22: School Mass (Scout Mass)

November 22: End of T-1

November 22: 11:30am Dismissal (Extended Day open until 3:00pm)

November 23: NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving holiday)

November 24: NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving holiday)

November 25: NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving holiday)

November 28: School Reopens

November 28: Start of T-2

November 29: Picture Day Retakes

November 30: $3 Christmas Dress Out

DECEMBER

December 1: High School Placement Test (8th Grade only)

December 2: School Mass

December 4: We Care About Catholic Charities Week

December 8: School Mass (Feast of the Immaculate Conception)

December 9: Christmas Concert

December 12: Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass

December 14: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

December 19 - January 2 - NO SCHOOL (Christmas Holiday)

JANUARY

January 3: School Resumes

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