Dear Parents-
With one week to go before students arrive, teachers and staff are hard at work getting classrooms ready and looking forward to welcoming all our returning students, as well as all our new students who joined us this year.
Our theme this year is refreshed, revived and renewed by "faith, love and hope." (1Thess. 1:2-3). The theme reflects our strong desire to put COVID behind us, and move forward into the new year, welcoming back safety patrols, clubs, sports, and the activities that students, (and parents, too) enjoy!
While there were many restrictions imposed during the pandemic, there was also a relaxing of the dress code and homework policies in an effort to reduce potential stress on students and families.
As we move forward welcoming the return to normal activity, these privileges come with responsibility, and students and parents need to be aware that the dress code will be strictly enforced this year, in a manner consistent with pre-pandemic standards. The school uniform and dress code create a culture of respect, and support a constructive learning environment. The SJS uniform and dress code is an outward symbol of our community and creates a bond between students and faculty. Additionally, wearing the uniform and complying with the dress code reflects professionalism and sends the message that what we do here at school is important. Perhaps most importantly, as noted by a high school parent, “the school uniform and dress code can and should remind us of our equality before God.” All parents and students are asked to comply. Please use this link to access the uniform and dress code quick guide.
Students and parents are also strongly encouraged to review the late and missing work policies as outlined in the handbook. Students are responsible for their school assignments, and it is the student’s responsibility to complete all assignments and submit them on the due date. The late and missing work policy will be strictly enforced.
Students benefit when home and school share a common understanding of expectations, and we are all more than willing to answer questions regarding the uniform and the missing/late work policy.
Additionally, while we know the carpool will challenge our patience next week, please take a minute to review carpool procedures, found in the handbook pages 26-29.
We look forward to seeing everyone next week!
Denise Rutledge
Principal
Building Wisdom and Faith Through Service to God
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Welcome Saints Coffee for New Families |
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Welcome Saints Coffee &
Lite breakfast:
8am - 9:00am Friday, August 26.
We hope that all of our new Welcome Saints parents can join us for light breakfast with their Ambassadors in the Parish Hall.
We also invite you to join us afterwards for school Mass. We will walk over around 9:05am as entry is closed after 9:15am.
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PTO hosts 'BYOL to Bready'
Friday, Sept. 2 after half-day dismissal. 11:30-12:45pm. Bring Your Own Lunch and meet friends, old and new, at Bready Park next door! PTO will provide drinks & dessert.
Weather permitting. Questions? Contact pto@sjschoolva.org
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Spirit Wear - On Sale NOW! |
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Parents, please make sure to submit this year's new walker form if your student will be a walker/biker this school year. Parents of afternoon walkers are reminded that walkers can not be picked up by car in the SJS parking lot. All walkers must actually walk off the campus. Click HERE for the Walker form.
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Welcome Back: Meet the Teachers!
Sunday, August 21 from 10:00am – 11:00am
in Parish Hall
Bring your family over to Parish Hall after 9am Mass. Enjoy donuts, coffee, and the opportunity for students to meet teachers and staff in a relaxed setting before the big day. We look forward to seeing you, Saints!
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Please complete this survey if you are interested in having white milk available to your child(ren) during school lunches. If offered, the cost of $67 per student would be taken out of FACTS. |
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2022-2023 First Day of School:
Wednesday, August 24 (11:30am dismissal)
NEW student orientation = August 22
Back to School Night (K and 1st) = August 17
Back to School Night (Grades 2-5) = August 30
Back to School Night (Grades 6-8) = August 31
Join us for lite bites and beverages! Volunteer sign up opportunities will be available!
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Extended Day Registration - Now Open |
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Our Extended Day Program provides before and after school care for SJS students (grades K-8) in a loving, safe and Christian environment. Our program provides a caring, safe environment which provides our busy families with scheduling flexibility. This program is an extension of the school and adheres to the same philosophy and handbook regulations. Each student is treated as a Child of God and Christ is the center of the program. The morning program begins at 7:00am. The afternoon program ends at 6:00pm. For more information and to register, click HERE.
Questions? Email Mrs. Nancy Lisk at extended_day@sjschoolva.org
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Hot Lunch Program - 20% off! |
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New: Order School Lunch Through Yay Lunch!
Our new lunch service, Yay Lunch, provides freshly made, balanced meals for students, faculty, and staff through a simple online ordering process. All meals are prepared daily by local Restaurant Partners and delivered to schools by the Yay Lunch team. You can take 20% one week of orders when you use the code SAYYAY20 at checkout – be sure to use the code before it expires October 2!
Questions? Contact Mrs. Laura Ricketts at Lricketts@sjcherndon.org
Click HERE for more information and Parent FAQ!
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St. Joseph Catholic School loves volunteers! As more opportunities to volunteer in the school open up, please remember that you must complete the Child Protection Program for the Arlington Diocese to be able to volunteer.
This is a two part program. Part one is an online background application and part two is attendance at a Virtus Seminar.
For more information on completing this program, please contact Beth Covert in the Church/School office at (703)880-4357 or bcovert@sjcherndon.org.
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Lunch and Recess - Volunteers Needed! |
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Volunteers needed for lunch and recess.
Want to volunteer for lunch?
Want to volunteer for recess? Please contact Karen Settelmaier at k.settelmaier@sjschoolva.org
**All volunteers must be compliant through the Child Protection Program. For more information, please contact Beth Covert at bcovert@sjscherndon.org
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Catholic Sports/NVJCYO
2022-2023 – CYO Sports are beginning and continue to be planned. The CYO Sports approved this year are:
· Fall Sports: Cross Country, Tennis, Track & Field
· Winter Sports: Basketball (grades 4 – 8), Cheer
· Spring Sports: Track & Field, Volleyball
Although not a CYO Sport, SJS will continue to support the Club Sport of Golf.
Please look for further details and information on the SJC website and Bernie’s Bark.
Peace and good!
Father Tom and SJC CYO Commission
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Come and run a mile or two,
Develop friendships old and new,
Set some goals and see them through,
We'll work hard and have fun too!
Dear Saints Families,
We hope you have been enjoying a healthy and happy summer! The Arlington Diocese NVJCYO Cross Country and Track & Field Fall 2022 seasons will begin soon and we hope that your young athletes will join our St. Joseph's Parish team in some healthy practices and competitions as your family's schedules allow.
Who can participate? Cross Country and Track & Field training is available for all St. Joseph’s 2nd-8th grade parishioners (SJS, CCD or home school). [NOTE: 2nd graders are eligible to practice with the team and will be permitted to run in cross country meets; but, the Track & Field meet will only be available to 3rd through 8th graders.]
Practices:
Competitions:
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Oct 8 Track & Field Meet at Bishop O’Connell High School
- in the past, a morning meet (7:30am to approx. noon) included grades 6-8 and an afternoon meet (noon to approx. 6pm) included grades 3-5
- rain date: Oct 9
- 3 Cross Country meets [Times TBD]:
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Sep 17: Developmental Cross Country Meet #1 at Lee District Park
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Oct 15: Developmental Cross Country Meet #2 at Saint Paul VI High School
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Nov 5: Championship Cross Country Meet at Fort Hunt Park
How much does it cost?:
- $30 for an individual and $20 for each additional sibling will cover practice and meet fees, drinks, and an end of season party
- Team shirts will be purchased separately if you do not already have one
- Families with athletes who choose to compete in the Arlington Diocese Meets will also be asked to volunteer time to help manage events
How do we join?:
- Attached Paper forms can be filled out, signed and returned by email or printed and handed to a coach at the first practice
- Health and emergency contact information
- Code of conduct
- Payments can be submitted using a debit or credit card during the Diocese Online registration process [Coming soon... we will email the link when available]
Why should we join?
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Be part of our team! As a combination of individual and team events, the Track & Field and Cross Country program offers an opportunity for each person to be part of a group that encourages each other to improve in running, jumping, and throwing. Individual events are offered across several age groups and levels of skill and motivation. The more each athlete wants to train, the faster he or she will improve his/her abilities. Several members join to train to compete in the meet while others join for the great cross-training this offers for other sports. We can all improve individually and as a team!
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Flexible schedules: Teammates and families are encouraged to join as many practices and meets as family schedules can accommodate; but, there are no minimum time commitments. You are also welcome to try out a practice before enrolling.
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Low-cost family fun: access to multiple practices/meets per week from late Aug to early Nov… Parents are also encouraged to join in the running, jumping and throwing (or helping manage event training, keep scores, etc.) with our student athletes.
Please pass along this invitation to any other members of the St. Joseph’s parish who may be interested in joining. And, please let us know if you are unable to join and would like to be removed from our email list.
Thank you from your SJS Track & Field Coaching team!
Lisa Anderson
Matthew Eggers
Kelly Hartley
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Scouts Water Bottle Rocket Launch Day! |
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Join Cub Scouts Water Bottle Rocket Launch Day! – Sunday August 28th @ 4:00PM
Welcome to the first Pack meeting of our 2022-23 Cub Scout school year! Our St Joseph Parish Cub Scouts will be meeting on Sunday, August 28th, 4-5 PM @ Grand Hamptons County Park located at 1081 Safa Street, Herndon, VA 20170. Scouts will be building and launching WATER BOTTLE ROCKETS with their Dens. Scouts should wear their Class “B” scouting activity shirt or any other scouting, school spirit, or patriotic t-shirt. Lawn chairs and cold drinks recommended.
New potential Cub Scouts in Kindergarten through 5th grade are welcome to join. Students in any of these grades may join the pack any time throughout the school year. Also, look for future announcements for our Join Scouts Night to be held in St. Joseph’s Parish meeting rooms 214 and 215 on September 12th from 7:00-8:30pm. New families wishing to attend either event should contact John Keats at chairperson@pack913.com if interested.
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Box Tops for Education is a super easy way for you to help
St. Joseph Catholic School earn money! IT'S SO EASY!
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Download the free Box Tops app for your phone, shop, and scan your store receipts through the app! By scanning, the app knows which products count! Super easy!! Download the app - when you create your login, assign your rewards to St. Joseph Catholic School. You can find the school by entering the zip code (20170) or searching for the school.
Thanks for your support!
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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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