Dear Parents-
On Sunday we celebrated Pentecost- the 50th day of Easter and the official end of the Easter Season. Pentecost recognizes the day that the Holy Spirit descended on the Apostles, Mary, and all other followers of Christ, and marks the start of the mission of the Catholic Church on earth. In conjunction with Pentecost, on Monday we celebrated the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. Pope Francis inserted this Memorial into the Church calendar in 2018, and it is celebrated annually on the Monday after Pentecost. Pope Francis’ goal with this Memorial is to “encourage the growth of the maternal sense of the Church in the pastors, religious and faithful, as well as a growth of genuine Marian piety.”
It is somewhat difficult to believe, but we have reached the end of another unusual school year. Tonight we will graduate our 8th grade, Class of 2022, and send 60 amazing young men and women off, well-prepared for high school, and Friday, we graduate the Kindergarten class, celebrating our youngest Saints at our end-of-the- school-year Mass. Please keep all our students in your prayers as they transition to the next steps in their young lives.
By way of reminder, please be aware that the church doors will be locked promptly at the start of the graduation Mass Tuesday evening, and again at the start of the last school Mass on Friday. The purpose is not to inconvenience you or to appear to be unwelcoming, but reflects an unfortunate reality about schools. If you plan to attend either or both events, please plan accordingly and arrive in plenty of time.
Parents are strongly advised to please drive with extreme caution when in the school lot, as well as when driving on the neighborhood streets. Neighbors are reporting several serious traffic incidents over the last few days. Please be respectful of the speed limits and traffic signs, particularly on Main Dr., Vine St., and Peachtree St, where most incidents seem to occur. Please also be aware that Herndon Police have advised neighbors to use video and submit reckless driving reports.
We remain under a request from the health department and the Office of Catholic Schools to notify parents of COVID in our school. The CDC indicates that the COVID transmission rate in Fairfax County remains at the “medium” level, meaning more than 200 cases per 100,000 residents. The current cases are at 297.68 per 100,000 and the positivity rate is 18.2%.
Students in all grades will be assigned summer work to keep skills sharp and avoid the “summer slide.” Please check the SJS website for accurate information regarding the assignments.
On behalf of Father Tom, Mrs. Carson, and the entire faculty and staff of St. Joseph Catholic School, I wish you a very happy and safe summer. Enjoy the time with your children! The school summer office hours are 8:00am-12:00pm, Monday through Friday.
As the 2022-2023 school calendar fills in, updates will be posted on the website. Please rely on official communication for accurate information.
If I can be of service throughout the summer, please let me know. We will see you back here, bright and early, Wednesday, August 24 at 8:00am!
Pray for peace in the Ukraine and for the conversion of hearts filled with hate. #wearorange
Pray to St. Joseph for all your needs! (St. Teresa of Avila)
Denise Rutledge
Principal
Building Wisdom and Faith Through Service to God
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Congratulations, Class of 2022! |
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Required Summer Math and Reading |
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Summer Math and Reading information can be found on the main SJS website!
*7th and 8th grade reading information will be posted soon!
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Check one thing off your back to school list. Conveniently place your entire school supply order online, and supplies will be delivered straight to your home!
1st Day School supplies is a premium company that uses name brand products. Take the stress off and order the supply kit!
Kits can be ordered until July 1st!
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Please review Mrs. Ezenwa's note then choose a time to pick up your student's medication. Please remember to indicate if you are picking up a controlled medication that requires the nurse to be present.
*All medication not retrieved by 11:30am on June 10th will be destroyed. If you cannot make any of the available appointments, please call the front office at 703-880-4350 to arrange a convenient time before
June 10th. Thank you!
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SJS pride!! This group of SJS and Gonzaga graduates have been together for 13 years! We are super proud of you and all that you have accomplished! Congratulations!
Next up, Boston College (Patrick McMahon, James Centeno, Grayson Harkness,) Notre Dame (Will Guarino,) US Naval Academy (Frank Keusenkothen, crew,) Indiana (Joey DiGanci, rugby,) and DeSales University (Bobby Dingell, baseball).
May God bless you on your new journey! Soak in every moment!
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Calling all SJS graduates!
Don't forget to register for the
SJS Alumni mailing list!
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The Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credits program is Virginia’s only school choice program. Through donor-funded scholarships, the EISTC program is a lifeline for thousands of low-income students, providing them critical financial assistance to attend schools that best meet their needs. In the current fiscal year alone, the program has generated more than $15 million in tax credits. Yet, at a time of unprecedented budget revenue, the General Assembly just passed a budget that cuts the EISTC program by more than half, by reducing its cap from $25 million a year to $12 million a year.
The budget bill now heads to Governor Youngkin’s desk. The Governor can amend or even veto specific provisions in the budget. We need your help to urge Governor Youngkin to REJECT this severe cut and keep the $25 million cap that is clearly and appropriately set forth in Virginia law which supports the EISTC program.
Click HERE to oppose this budget cut.
NOTE: more than 500 qualified students in the schools of the Diocese of Arlington benefit from an annual total of more than $2.4 million in tuition assistance
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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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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. PLEASE DO NOT MEDICATE YOUR CHILD WITH AN OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATION TO MASK THEIR SYMPTOMS/FEVER SO THAT YOU CAN SEND THEM TO SCHOOL. SENDING YOUR CHILD TO SCHOOL IN THIS CONDITION EXPOSES OTHERS TO THEIR ILLNESS. 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. If your child has a sibling in the school, we ask that you keep everyone home until the sick child has a diagnosis for their symptoms OR has been medically cleared. Household contact is considered continuous transmission; this is an extra layer in place to help prevent the spread of illness to other students while waiting for a diagnosis for your sick child.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SAINT JOSEPH PARISH COMMUNITY!
St Joseph Pack 913 Cub Scouts would like to thank all our parents and community for your wonderful support over this past year. We camped four weekends, laid wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery for our veterans, collected hats for Ellie, collected 1200 lbs. of food for the needy, launched STEM rockets, raced 90 scout and sibling cars at the Pinewood Derby, marched in a Parade, hiked a history trail, attended a Star Wars theme Blue and Gold party, sold Easter Lilly’s for the Church, earned our Catholic scouting medals, played many gaga ball games, participated in a conservation project, practiced first aid, went to camp, and developed our good character, citizenship, personal fitness, and leadership!
Families wishing more information about Cub Scouts may contact John Keats, Pack 913 Committee Chair at chairperson@pack913.com
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St. Joseph Cub Scout’s Again Earn Gold x2!
Our St. Joseph Church Pack 913 Cub Scouts have again earned the National Catholic Unit Excellence Gold Award as well at the Boy Scouts of America Journey to Excellence Gold for 2021 for unit planning and performance.
The Pope Paul VI National Catholic Unit Excellence Award (Gold) recognizes Catholic BSA units for achievement in adult training and leadership, service by the unit, promotion of religious emblems, religious activities, vocation awareness, and growth in membership.
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Scouting’s Journey to Excellence Award (Gold) is the BSA aspirational planning, performance and recognition program designed to encourage and reward success of our units. It is meant to encourage excellence and continuous improvement in providing a quality program at all levels of the BSA.
We wish to thank all the parent and parent unit volunteers for their many hours of dedication in service leading and guiding our wonderful Cub Scout youth ministry.
Our next event is our 31st annual Cub Scout Pinewood Derby February 19th! Families wishing more information may contact chairperson@pack913.com.
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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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