Dear Parents–
I hope everyone is enjoying a joy-filled summer with family and friends!! Please see the calendar updates with Back to School Nights, and our opening Meet and Greet now scheduled! With details for the upcoming school year starting to take shape, I am very excited to introduce to you our PTO Executive Board 2022-2023. These wonderful volunteers will play a key role in event planning and fund-raising. Please feel free to reach out to our president, Mrs. Lisa Schutlz at pto@sjschoolva.org, if you have any questions or would like to volunteer!
Denise Rutledge
Principal
Building Wisdom and Faith Through Service to God
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2022-2023 PTO Executive Board |
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Lisa Schultz - President
I wear many hats now, but my favorite is ‘Mom’ to Oliver (rising 7th) and Nicholas (rising 5th). We joined the SJS family in kindergarten. I’m a true local, having grown up in the Annandale/Springfield area. My background is in corporate event planning, so I jumped into volunteering. I served as Class Coordinator for a few alternating years for both boys. I was blessed to work in our school for a year as a Lunch Room Monitor, then Kindergarten Aide (2018-2020). I’m thrilled to work with our PTO now! We have a fantastic, new Board: some newer parents with fresh energy, and some “seasoned” (still young!) who know our beloved traditions. I look forward to working with you for a fresh, fun, and successful year.
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Giselle Soto Gil - 1st VP [Fundraising]
Moved to the Northern VA about eight years ago, my husband and I fell in love with this beautiful community. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, I began serving my church at an early age as lector, Catechist and youth leader. I met my husband while living in Florida, and now we are proud parents of Stella Amélie (rising 1 st grade), and Adrián Manuel (20mos). I’m a senior systems engineer for the Department of Defense. I’m an active member of Executive Women in Government which advocates for women in senior leadership positions. I’m very excited to build relationships and help strengthen our school.
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Jessica Ingham - 2nd VP [Events]
My name is Jessica, and friends call me Jessie. I will serve as 2nd VP [Events] this year! I have a son, Luke (rising 2nd grade) and will have 2 girls, Cora and Abby, in kindergarten as well! I am a Herndon native, and also a SJS alum (class of 2000). I have been a member of the SJS parish since I was very young and have taught 1st and 3rd grade CCD in the past. I’m very excited to have the chance to be more active in our school community this year!
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Maureen Morgan - Secretary
We joined the SJS family in 2020 and have four children: a daughter Abby (rising 4th), son Timmy (rising 2nd), and William (kindergarten) and Caitlyn (3yrs old). I enjoyed serving as the PTO Secretary for the 2021-22 school year and look forward to being part of the PTO again. I served as the President of the PPA at Herndon United Methodist Church Preschool for four years. I am excited to continue to grow our community and build on our long-standing traditions.
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Treasurer Needed
Can you balance a checkbook, play nicely with others, and give some of your time for our school?
Please contact Lisa Schultz or Monique Tuttle TODAY!
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JoEllen Mountcastle – Member at Large
My name is JoEllen, and I am the main contact for ‘Welcome Saints’ Program. I have three children. My youngest son Liam will be in seventh grade. My daughter Evelyn graduated SJS in 2019 and is a Senior at Bishop O’Connell High School. My oldest son Connor graduated SJS in 2017 and will be a Sophomore at Christopher Newport University. I have been involved in many different ways over the last 14 years at SJS as a Class Coordinator, Lunch Room Monitor, and Substitute. I’m also a Teacher Assistant at St. Timothy’s Pre-School in Herndon. I am blessed to be a part of the SJS community for so long and look forward to the new school year.
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Sarah McLean – Member at Large
After a year of homeschooling and a local move from Annadale to Reston, we decided to enroll our three children at St. Joseph Elementary last year. They will be in 5th, 4th and 2nd grades. We believe that a Catholic education not only benefits students and their families, but also has the capability to benefit and strengthen our communities. I am excited to be part of a team seeking to enrich our children’s educational experience while serving our school community. I hope my previous experience with Catholic school communications and marketing, as well as my previous experience with a Catholic school PTO will help serve our students, educators, and families at St. Joseph School.
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2022-2023 First Day of School:
Wednesday, August 24 (11:30am dismissal)
NEW student orientation = August 22
Back to School Night (Grades 2-5) = August 30
Back to School Night (Grades 6-8) = August 31
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Extended Day Registration - Now Open |
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Our Extended Day Program provides before and after school care for SJS students (grades K-8) in a loving, safe and Christian environment. Our program provides a caring, safe environment which provides our busy families with scheduling flexibility. This program is an extension of the school and adheres to the same philosophy and handbook regulations. Each student is treated as a Child of God and Christ is the center of the program. The morning program begins at 7:00am. The afternoon program ends at 6:00pm. For more information and to register, click HERE.
Questions? Email Mrs. Nancy Lisk at extended_day@sjschoolva.org
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2022-2023 Hot Lunch Program |
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Say Yay! We are excited to introduce our new lunchtime partner: Yay Lunch, where parents can order more nutritious versions of foods kids love. All meals are local, made fresh every morning + delivered directly to school.
Sign up today for the latest information on your child’s lunch program. Yay Lunch will send you a reminder when menus and ordering go live. Get 50% off your first week with promo code WELCOME50 and never worry about lunch again!
Click HERE for more information and Parent FAQ!
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Win a Month of Free Lunch!
Yay Lunch provides freshly made, balanced meals for students, faculty, and staff through a simple online ordering process. We’re so excited to partner with them this school year!
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Lunch and Recess - Volunteers Needed! |
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**All volunteers must be compliant through the Child Protection Program. For more information, please contact
Beth Covert at bcovert@sjscherndon.org
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Milk Program - Volunteers Needed! |
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Interested in the SJS milk program? Volunteers needed to coordinate the milk program. Please contact Karen Settelmaier at k.settelmaier@sjschoolva.org
**All volunteers must be compliant through the Child Protection Program. For more information, please contact
Beth Covert at bcovert@sjscherndon.org
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Stay Connected!
SJS Mobile App, Twitter and Facebook
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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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750 Peachtree Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Tel: 703-880-4350 Fax: 703-880-4320
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