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- NO SCHOOL on Monday Nov. 22 (Bishop's holiday)
- Tuesday, Nov. 23 is asynchronous independent learning day (NO SCHOOL)
- NO SCHOOL Nov. 24-26 (Thanksgiving Break)
- School reopens Monday, Nov. 29
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Virtual Book Fair
Last Day!!
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What: St. Joseph Catholic School Book Fair: the only fundraiser specifically for new library books!
When: Nov. 2-12
Why: All proceeds will go towards new books for the library!
How: All orders are placed online and shipped to the family directly. Free shipping on orders of $40 or more.
Order your books and games for Christmas and support the library!
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Night of Hope
Tickets on Sale Until Nov. 19!
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Don't Miss this Event!
Limited tickets available!!
Purchase tickets by November 19!
Night of Hope
Saturday, December 4, 2021
5pm-10pm
Let's join together as a parent community to celebrate the 2nd Sunday in Advent with attending 5pm Mass as a community, followed by an evening of hope, food, drink, and dancing! We will be lighting up the Parish Hall walkway and hall with lit trees for each grade level and Encore classes filled with "Angel Ornaments" with the teachers and schools hopes and material needs. Our goal is to fill the halls with HOPE and fill our PTO operating budget to meet the needs of the school.
The Night of Hope is a great way to bring our community together and meet new families!
The D.J. is ready and the meal will not disappoint! Come fill the halls with good times and dance the night away!
Tickets are selling fast! Don't miss out!
Tickets will not be sold at the door!
Tickets are $100 per couple or $50 for a single ticket.
Want the opportunity to thank our teachers and staff, for all the hard work and commitment it takes to guide our children? Help send your child’s teacher/faculty to the Night of Hope by purchasing a ticket for him/her!
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**Deadline to purchase tickets is November 19!! |
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Good news! Your school photos from 11/02/2021 are now available to view and order online. Be on the lookout for an email from JostensPIX with information on how to view your pictures! If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Hatley at c.hatley@sjschoolva.org
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Picture Re-Take (Make-Up) |
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8th Grade Confirmation is scheduled for
April 2, 2022
Here are a few reminders:
- November 17 - In school Confirmation retreat
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November 19 - Submit the Robe Order form with check or notify teacher via email that a robe is not needed.
- January 10 - Sponsor certificate. Parents must assist with this important requirement.
- March 8 - Saint project done through Computer class
- April 1 - Rehearsal (tentative) COVID protocols permitting - with Confirmand and Sponsor (or proxy). Time TBA.
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School Directory
Action Required
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If you DO NOT want your contact information published and shared in the SJS school directory, kindly contact Ms. Lisa Pearce at l.pearce@sjschoolva.org by November 19, 2021
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November
Saints for Service Project
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All grades are kindly asked to donate individually packaged Chef Boyardee ravioli and spaghetti canned pasta to help unprivileged school children who have a BIG need to eat on the weekends and after school.
Donations will be accepted until Nov. 16.
THANK YOU!
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Spirit Wear Dress Out Day is on Wednesday, November 17
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SJS Spirit Wear - Order Now! |
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Did you miss out on SJS spirit gear?
Want to get a few gifts for Christmas?
Now is your chance!
The SJS spirit wear store will be taking orders until November 21! Items will be available the week of December 13 - before Christmas break!
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A local Herndon business, Absolute Business Solutions Corp (ABSc) is participating in Treats for Troops and is collecting extra Halloween candy to ship to Soldiers’ Angels who sends the collected candy to deployed service members and veterans.
ABSc is located at 560 Herndon Parkway, Suite 240, Herndon, VA where donations can be dropped off from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm until 15 November. If no one is in the suite at the time of arrival, they have asked to kindly leave the donations in front of the suite door.
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Festival of Praise
Eucharistic Adoration with Live Band!
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Prospective Teacher Information Session |
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Prospective Teacher Information Sessions
In Person November 15, 2021 7:00 PM
Virtual November 17, 2021 7:00 PM
Virtual November 18, 2021 1:00 PM
Discover the Diocese of Arlington. Meet with school representatives to explore teaching in one of the 37 elementary schools, 4 high schools and 3 stand-alone preschools serving 18,000 students in the 13 cities and counties in this growing diocese. Our schools are seeking highly-qualified, faith-filled and dynamic professionals. Click HERE for more information!
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November is
Diabetes Awareness Month
Diabetes is a chronic (long-lasting) health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. To learn how diabetes is diagnosed and to take a risk test, click on these links:
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95210 initiatives:
Limit screen time to 2 hours a day
Some research data: According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, kids ages 8-18 now spend, on average, a whopping 7.5 hours in front of a screen for entertainment each day, 4.5 of which are spent watching TV.
For more information on the effects of too much screen time and tips for limiting screen time, click HERE.
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November 15: McGowan, W. and C.
November 16: McGowan, G.
November 17: McGrath, E.
November 18: McGuinn, J. and B.
November 19: McLaughlin, R, V., and L.
November 29: McLean, S., J., and C.
November 30: McMahon, R.
December 1: Meehan, C.
December 2: Mejia, A.
December 3: Menard, Z. and C.
Prayer leaders are to report to the library no later than 7:50 AM in order to appear on the morning news show. Due to COVID protocols, we are unable to invite parents in to view the news.
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NOVEMBER
November 14: Discover Catholic Schools Week
November 18: Confirmation Retreat (8th Grade)
November 19: School Mass
November 22: NO SCHOOL (Bishop's holiday)
November 23: End of T-1
November 23: NO SCHOOL (asynchronous independent learning day)
November 24: NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving holiday)
November 25: NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving holiday)
November 26: NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving holiday)
November 29: Start of T-2
November 29: School resumes from Thanksgiving holiday
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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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St. Joseph Catholic School
750 Peachtree Street
Herndon, VA. 20170
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