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Dear Parents-
Yesterday, we celebrated Columbus Day, nationally, and in the Commonwealth of Virginia, we celebrated Indigenous Peoples’ Day. In a proclamation issued by Gov. Northam, Indigenous Peoples’ Day pays tribute to the “11 state-recognized tribes, which include the Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Tribe, Chickahominy Tribe, Chickahominy Eastern Division, Mattaponi Tribe, Monacan Nation, Nansemond Tribe, Nottoway Tribe of Virginia, Pamunkey Tribe, Patawomeck Tribe of Virginia, Rappahannock Tribe, and the Upper Mattaponi Tribe.” The Governor further noted that “Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrates the resilience of our tribal communities and promotes reconciliation, healing, and continued friendship with Virginia’s tribes. In making this proclamation, we pay tribute to the culture, history, and many contributions of..” these local tribes.
Parents please be alert to the TikTok “One Chip Challenge.” The Challenge was started by a particular chip company as part of their marketing efforts, and has spread to include not just the spicy Carolina Reaper chip from Paqui, but now includes eating ghost and other readily available hot peppers. Please discourage your children from participating in this challenge, and particularly insist they don’t take any food from anyone at any time including school, unless the safety of the food can be assured.
Congratulations to the 8th grade Class Coordinators who managed an epic spiritwear sale! Thanks to all the parents who ordered new spiritwear and supported the 8th grade activity budget. Thank you, also, for your patience and cooperation as Mrs. Manetto and Mrs. Labbe are doing their best to unite families with their spiritwear, without making this a project for the teachers to manage. A huge Saints THANK YOU to everyone!
Please make sure you check the official school calendar, frequently, as it is a living document and constantly changing and updating. You can find the official calendar at the bottom of each Friday update, and a full calendar can always be found on the SJS website.
Students grades 5-8 will have the opportunity to attend Eucharistic Adoration on Wednesday, Oct. 12. Adoration allows our students to spend time with Jesus Christ, present in body, blood, soul, and divinity, in the consecrated host. This quiet time of prayer or silent reflection helps to build our individual relationship with Christ.
Prior to the pandemic, we began a “Let’s Do Lunch” program where parents were invited to sign up to have lunch with their student(s), and we are happy to bring that program back for the four weeks starting October 17 and ending November 9. Please see the box below for details and link to register. Parents must be Child Protection compliant and must register prior to attending.
Parents are kindly asked to unbuckle their child-seat-harnessed children as soon as you bring your car to a stop in the morning carpool line. Please do not wait for an adult to open the car door to start the unbuckling process. It is more efficient if you unbuckle while you are waiting for assistance.
And as always…parents are asked to please cooperate with the well-known afternoon carpool procedures.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Refreshed, revived and renewed by "faith, love and hope." (1Thess. 1:2-3)
Denise Rutledge
Principal
Building Wisdom and Faith Through Service to God
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