Dear Parents-

As a faith-filled community, we have arrived at Holy Week, and during this solemn week, we pause and reflect on the enormity of the events that take place from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday. In this one week, we commemorate the passion and death of Jesus Christ, we are given the sacraments of the Eucharist and Holy Orders, and we celebrate with great joy the resurrection of our Lord!

Students wear the spring uniform starting with our return from Easter break on Monday, April 17, and with that comes the opportunity to refocus on compliance with the uniform policies. Wearing the uniform properly has the benefit of creating a mindset of “important purpose.” It is the same when adults dress for work, with a dress for success mindset. And, it has been proven that “dressed for work” increases abstract and creative thinking abilities. The uniform is an integral component of a Catholic education, and the cooperation of all is expected. Students who do not comply with the dress code will receive a uniform referral and parents will be notified.

Parents are encouraged to please pay particular attention to the top violations: non-uniform sweater/sweatshirt; make-up and nail polish; non-uniform socks; hair length, trendy cut or color; non-uniform approved footwear; excessive jewelry.

I want to share a big Saints’ shout out to Amelia H who is heading off to Montreal to compete in the World Irish Dancing Championship.

School will close Thursday, April 6, at 11:30 for Easter break, and we will see you back here on Monday, April 17 as we countdown the last 8 weeks of the school year! Remember the spring uniform and please help your children comply with the dress code.

On behalf of Mrs. Carson, myself and the entire faculty and staff of SJS, I wish all of our St. Joseph families a very blessed Holy Week, and a joyous Easter. Take comfort in the fact that God is in charge.

Alleluia! He is Risen!



As always, if you have any questions, or if I can be of any assistance, please let me know.

Refreshed, revived and renewed by "faith, love and hope." (1Thess. 1:2-3)

Denise Rutledge

Principal

 Building Wisdom and Faith Through Service to God

What Happens When Parents Pressure Kids to Get Good Grades?

Research shows that, When parents push achievement over compassion and decency, it sets the stage for stress, depression, anxiety, and poorer grades, which can be seen as early as the sixth grade.

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• Over 75 gift/experience/item donations from local businesses
• 19 class baskets
• 18 class crafts
• Over a dozen unique Teacher Experiences like afterschool movie party and special lunches
• Exciting school experiences like Principal for a half-day and reserved seats for school programs 
• 5 hours of architecture design service provided by ROKK Architecture
• 1 amazing TRIP to ITALY! Andiamo!

• Christie Adams Salon
• Autobahn racing certificates
• Sterner's Tae Kwon Do
• Kravitz Orthodontics
• Touchstone Crystal

• High School Spiritwear
• Flynn & O'Hara and Yay Lunch!
• 2 beautiful vacation home visits
• Friars lunch with one lucky class

LAST WEEK TO PUCHASE TICKETS!

Tickets on Sale through April 7!!

Visit the Shaken Not Stirred auction fundraising website for forms and information!

Auction Volunteers Needed!

We need AGENTS to help execute our largest fundraising MISSION! Please sign-up for a shift or two.

Click HERE to volunteer! 

The Saints Spirit Camp welcomes all rising 1st-8th Grade SJS students. This program is a great way to learn cheerleading basics, improve current skills such as stunting and tumbling, meet new and current team members, and have fun! No experience is necessary.

Dates: June 12- June 16, 2023 

Time: 9:00 am- 12:00 pm

Location: SJS Gym

For more information and to Sign-Up: https://forms.gle/SPVyZ82g7Xe6A6C79

Yearbook Photos Needed

Do you have pictures from school events, sports, or activities? Please use the yearbook portal to submit pictures for the yearbook.

The portal will be open from March 24 - April 1. Use this link to upload photos: https://images.jostens.com/04PxqREH2FGJo8t3ngchMJA

User Id if you need it: 04PxqREH2FGJo8t3ngchMJA

If you don’t want to put names on the photos, please put the grade level. All pictures will be considered but submission is not guaranteed.

Yearbook Sales are Coming!

Yearbooks will be on sale from April 17 - May 1, 2023. Cost will be $20. Sales will be online only and extra copies will not be ordered. Stay tuned!

Click HERE for more information on the Child Protection Program. Contact Beth Covert at 703.880.4357 for any questions!

Saints & Spirits is scheduled for 

Monday, April 24th at 8:15pm. All are welcome and encouraged to attend and bring a friend.

Saints & Spirits is an opportunity to learn about and discuss the lives and teachings of the Saints while also enjoying fellowship and spirits. The general format is two presentations on saints followed by discussion on each with breaks to enjoy and learn about different spirits (usually whiskey).

This is a free event, but donations are accepted to help cover costs (but not required to attend). You can also volunteer to bring a whiskey or present about a saint (I welcome and appreciate the help!).

Please RSVP by April 19th if you plan to attend. For more information, location, and to RSVP, contact Charlie Mitchell at charles.mitchell11@gmail.com

Click HERE to read more.

WHO: Children 4 years old (as of June 2023) through rising 6 th graders (Fall 2023)

WHAT: Come join us for St. Joseph Parish’s fun filled Vacation Bible School (VBS)! This five (5) day summer “day camp” will be held on the parish grounds and includes such activities as games, snacks, songs, and crafts. This year's theme is "STELLAR: Shine Jesus’ Light."

WHEN & WHERE: Monday, June 26 th through Friday, June 30th (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon). Participants should be dropped off and picked up from assigned classrooms. Room assignments will be mailed home at a later date.

HOW: To register your child, the completed form (click HERE for form) must be received with payment of $50 per child and returned in person to the Parish Office. Spaces are limited and subject to availability. Applicants are taken on a “first-come, first-service” basis. Submitted forms do not guarantee enrollment or reserved space. Once spaces are filled up those applicants not accepted are placed on a waiting list. We do not take credit or debit cards. Deadline: Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.

**Junior and Senior High School service opportunities are available!!

St. Joseph Catholic School

750 Peachtree Street, Herndon, VA 20170

Tel: 703-880-4350 Fax: 703-880-4320