October 28, 2022

Veterans Day Mass & Reception

Parent/Teacher Sign Up

Middle School (Gr. 6-8) & Encore Classes

Mrs. Fallace-PE Kindergarten & First Grade 


Mr. Pierson-PE Grade 2-8


Beth Moschetto-Library


Karina Lee-Music


Mary Sears-Art


Maura Culligan-Computer


Johanna Naranjo-Spanish


Middle School (Gr. 6-8) Sign Up

Open House

Spread the word! Share with your friends and family!  

Thank You!




Because of your generosity a total of

89 lbs. or 270 sticks equaling $800 worth

of donations was collected to support the Catholic Charities

Mobile Response Center.

 

THANK YOU!!


Book Fair - Volunteers Needed

The Book Fair runs from Nov. 8-13, but there is a need for volunteers to set up on Nov. 7 and to pack up on Nov. 14. There are options to volunteer for set up, clean up, cashier after school and two evenings, and cashier both Saturday and Sunday morning. I hope you will take a moment to find a spot that fits your schedule.


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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

Spirit Wear Store - Open!



2nd chance to order

SJS Spirit Wear!


They make great Christmas and birthday gifts!  


The store will be open from

October 25- November 6! 


Click HERE to Order!

Financial Aid Info



Please note the financial aid application due date is March 15, 2023


Click HERE for more information

Let's Do Lunch!

Week of 11/07 - 11/09

October is the month of "lunches"!


We invite YOU to enjoy lunch with your child in the lunchroom during his/her lunch period!

Treasure these times with your child before they grow up and head on to high school! 


Up to 4 parents per class will have the opportunity to sit with their child and their classmates. 

Parents (or any adult) must be

Child Protection compliant. 

Also, because of food allergies, we ask that no food is brought in for other students. 


Thank you for your support and we look forward to you taking advantage

of this wonderful time with your child!

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Trunk or Treat

Trunk or Treat Reminders -

Please read!



Check out our

Frequently Asked Questions!


CYO Basketball

It's that time of year again - CYO Basketball!


Calling all 4th thru 8th Grade

Boys & Girls


Registration is open from 10/13 - 11/3.


- We will have boys and girls teams in Grades 4-8 - SJS students & Faith Formation students are eligible.


- No cuts - everyone makes a team - if there are enough players for two teams in a given grade, then we will split accordingly.


Registration is open (Register below) - Cost is $90 per player OR $170 per family. 


- Tryouts are per grade level and will be held at St. Joe's Gym for 60 minutes (twice - next week and the following). For example, 4th grade girls will have the entire gym for 60 minutes. Boys and Girls tryouts are separate. Please come to tryouts - if your schedule does not seem to coordinate, still


- You do not have to be registered to come to tryouts - registration needs to be completed by 11/3 (so we have some time).


- We are looking for coaches - head and/or assistants. Each team MUST have at least 2 coaches. Please consider stepping up!   Please contact Mac Cannon directly with coaching volunteer interest (Cannonclan@gmail.com)


- Practices will be set once teams are formed and assigned coaches - likely the week of November 7th, etc. Practices are twice per week for 60 minutes each.

 Again, the time slot and days remain to be determined. ALL practices will be held at St. Joseph's Gym. Ideally your player can make both practices, but we have busy families and it is completely allowable to miss practices without any excuses needed.


- Games will begin the first weekend in December. Those games are played within the following windows Saturdays 8:30am-6:00pm, Sundays 12:00-6:00pm. Those games are all played at Catholic schools within the Diocese. Locations will vary depending upon scheduling by each grade, etc. Those schedules are typically available 3 weeks out.


- Season Length - runs from November thru Mid/Late March.


Here is the Tryout Schedule for Next Week:

8th GIRLS Wednesday, October 26, 2022 6:30-7:30pm

7th GIRLS Tuesday, October 25, 2022 5:00-6:00pm

6th GIRLS Wednesday, October 26, 2022 5:30-6:30pm

5th GIRLS Wednesday, October 26, 2022 4:30-5:30pm

4th GIRLS Wednesday, October 26, 2022 3:30-4:30pm    


8th BOYS Monday, October 24, 2022 5:00-6:00pm

7th BOYS Thursday, October 27, 2022 7:30-8:30pm

6th BOYS Thursday, October 27, 2022 6:30-7:30pm

5th BOYS Tuesday, October 25, 2022 7:00-8:00pm

4th BOYS Tuesday, October 25, 2022 6:00-7:00pm


Let's go, Saints!

Register HERE

Nurse's Corner

Do I have eczema… or do I have some other skin condition? Click HERE for more information! 




Word from the nurse

With an increase in cases of various illnesses such as the common cold, strep infection, pink eye, the stomach virus and the flu.


The nurse reminds us of 3 basic wellness principles that we should put into practice to help stop the spread of illness amongst our friends, classmates and communities

 

  • Stay home when sick –do not come to school sick under any circumstances if your symptoms are contagious
  • Frequent handwashing for 20 seconds with soap and water or the use of the hand sanitizer
  • Avoid touching the "T zone" or eyes, nose and mouth

Volunteers Needed!

Volunteers needed for lunch and recess.


Want to volunteer for lunch?

Sign up HERE


Want to volunteer for recess?

Sign up HERE


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

Black Catholic History Month

Prayer Leaders

October 31: Boyle, D. and E.

November 1: Brace, E. and C.

November 2: Brady, E. and P.

November 3: Brandt, D.

November 4: Brass, M.


November 7: Breen, P.

November 8: Brown, K. and K.

November 9: Brown, W.

November 10: NO SCHOOL

November 11: 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. 


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

Upcoming Events

OCTOBER


October 28: School Mass

October 28: 11:30am Dismissal

October 28: Trunk or Treat


NOVEMBER


November 1: School Mass (All Saints Day)

November 6: PTO Donut Sunday

November 7: Picture Day

November 8: Book Fair

November 9: School Mass

November 9: Veterans Day Reception

November 9: Book Fair

November 10: NO SCHOOL (Parent/Teacher Conferences)

November 10: Book Fair

November 11: NO SCHOOL (Parent/Teacher Conferences)

November 11: Book Fair

November 12: Book Fair

November 13: Discover Catholic School Week

November 13: Book Fair

November 18: School Mass

November 18: 1st Grade Thanksgiving program

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

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Herndon, VA. 20170

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