- NO SCHOOL on Friday, October 29
- 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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Night of Hope
Tickets on Sale - Next Week!
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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.
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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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October Service Project
Thank You!
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Thank you to all who donated for the 'Stack the Mac (& cheese)' food collection service project to benefit Catholic Charities St. Lucy Project. We collected 669 lbs. of Mac and Cheesiness! Thank you to our NJHS students for their help in loading the truck! Go Saints!
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Accepting Applications for 2022-2023
Siblings
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For any siblings that anticipate attending
St. Joseph Catholic School in Fall of 2022,
don't forget to submit your application!
We want to make sure you secure your spot!
Applications have already started to roll in!
For application and other information,
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Amazing SJS Families- thank you to all who have registered for Trunk or Treat. There will be an epic turnout this year. We are so excited that over 175 families have registered for this event, with approximately 400 trick or treaters. Thanks to your generosity we have collected close to $2000 dollars to donate to Catholic Charities.
A few things to remember….The parking lot opens at 5 pm. If you arrive prior to that, and you are not a volunteer, you will not be able to enter the Trunk or Treat area. We have to ensure the safety of our aftercare students. Trunk set up and decorations begin at 5 pm. All cars must be parked by 6 pm. During this time, pick up your pizza and visit with your neighbor. Walk around and enjoy all the creativity!. Trick or Treating will begin when the bell rings at 6:15 pm so make sure you are back to your trunk at that time to hand out candy. Please be patient as we park close to 200 cars. If you want to park with a friend, you must arrive together. We park the lot by sections for safety reasons. When Trick or Treating is over, we will ring the bell and the children must find their way back to their car. Please follow directions when exiting slowly and carefully.
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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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Get Ready for Picture Day!!
Tuesday, November 2
Retake - November 16
Students may wear their school uniform or dress in clothes that are equal to or better than the school uniform. Please see the SJS Handbook for dress out guidelines.
Click HERE for more information and how to order!
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Save the date: November 10, 2021
Vision and hearing screening for grades K (only students missing a school entrance vision/hearing screening) 3 & 7.
If your child is not in the above grades and you want them screened please let Mrs. Ezenwa (a.ezenwa@sjschoolva.org) know so that the consent form will be sent to you. More details to follow.
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CYO Basketball and Cheerleading
Registration and Try Outs!
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Greetings 7th and 8th graders families. As Father Tom told the classes in school, Basketball & Cheer is alive and well at SJS and that means for the 7th and 8th grade classes as well as our CCD families!
So, please act quickly and register online so we can have an accurate headcount for the Diocese. It's important to get these names in so that we can get our Tryouts setup and rosters formed here before the end of the first week in November.
We are very glad to have the students being able to play this Fall/Winter and again thank Father Tom and Mrs. Rutledge for making this possible!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our St. Joseph's CYO Commissioner, Mac Cannon at cannonclan@gmail.com with any questions.
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A quick timeline:
Registration Opens - Open now!!
Tryouts - 10/25-11/5
Practices Begin - 11/8
Potential Tip Off Tourney (8th grade only) - 11/20-21
Preseason Games - 12/4
Regular Season Begins - 1/8
Season will be 5-8 games (The Diocese is still figuring this out)
-- Each team will practice twice per week on a full court. We need 10 or more to form a team.
Thanks for your attention to this important message and short timeframe!
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National Medication Take Back Day
October 23, 2021
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The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.
DEA will hold our National Prescription Drug Take Back (NTBI 21) on Saturday, October 23, 2021 – 10AM to 2PM Click HERE to locate a collection site near you.
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A lot of students have been coming to school without their water bottles. Please remind your child(ren) to bring their water bottles and to remember to hydrate during the day. In addition, remember to have your child(ren) pack an extra mask in their backpack.
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Eat at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day
A healthy eating routine is important at every stage of life and can have positive effects that add up over time. It’s important to eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy or fortified soy alternatives, and
protein foods. When deciding what to eat or drink, choose options that are full of nutrients. Make every bite count, Dietary guidelines 2020-2025. An article from the American Journal of Preventive Medicine
states that diets abundant in fruits and vegetables are associated with a reduced risk for chronic disease. The current 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that people needing 2,000 calories per day include 2 cups of fruit and 2.5 cups of vegetables in their daily diets. This recommendation varies with age, sex, caloric needs etc. More information is available at MyPlate.gov.
Why should kids eat more fruits and vegetables?
- Fruits and vegetables are low in calories and a good source of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber
- Optimizes healthy growth and development
- Fruits and vegetables provide important vitamins and minerals to help support growth and development and strengthen our immune system to help fight off infections; vegetables are organized into 5 subgroups: dark green; red and orange; beans, peas, and lentils; starchy; and other vegetables
- Prevents chronic disease
- Prevents tooth decay
- Displaces eating of less nutritious foods that contribute to unhealthy weight gain
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Please click on the link above to read the flyer with information about 20 ways to enjoy fruits and vegetables.
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October 25: Marikio, D. and E.
October 26: Markowitz, C.
October 27: Marshall, R.
October 28: Martinez, S. and L.
October 29: NO SCHOOL
November 1: Massey, D. and C.
November 2: Masten, K. and P.
November 3: Masterson, A. and C.
November 4: Matos, N. and C.
November 5: Matson, P. and S.
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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Youth Day - October 30th at
Bishop O'Connell High School
We welcome K-8 grade families to come to our home
football game @ 12pm on Oct. 30.
Register in advance to receive a free ticket
and an O'Connell spirit gift!
Click HERE for more information!
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Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School News
Fall Open House - Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School - October 24
Join Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School for their Open House on Sunday, October 24 from 1-4pm! Learn what JP has to offer your child - robust academic programs including STEM, DE courses and Bioethics, vibrant student life and House System, competitive athletics, faith community steeped in Dominican tradition, and more! To RSVP in advance (and to receive a JP gift!), please use this link: https://jpthegreat.schooladminonline.com/portal/new_inquiry
Upcoming Events at John Paul!
- Nov. 6th: Girls Basketball Clinic (open to 6th-8th graders)
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PVI Football Middle School Night
All 6th, 7th and 8th grade families are invited to join us for our 2021 Middle School Night on Friday, October 29. We will provide food, fun games and prizes at the Rally in the Valley at 6 p.m. and the football game will start at 7 p.m. with free admission for middle school students.
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OCTOBER
October 26: School Mass
October 29: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Professional Development Day
NOVEMBER
November 1: School Mass - All Saints Day
November 2 - 7: Book Fair (Virtual)
November 5: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
November 11: NO SCHOOL (Parent/Teacher Conferences)
November 12: 11:30am Dismissal (Parent/Teacher Conferences)
November 12: School Mass
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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