Worried that as a parent you have not modeled respectful behavior towards your children, or other adults; or maybe you have even modeled disrespectful behavior when you haven’t agreed with someone or something? Great resource to reset the home-training and help kids understand that everyone, all of God’s creation deserves respect, see Empowering Parents article Do Your Kids Respect You? 9 Ways to Change Their Attitude.  

Congratulations to our Kindergarten students for their outstanding performance in Noah’s ABC Ark. I was amazed at how well the children knew their lines and I admired their poise and confidence as they were able to recite in front of such a large audience! It was wonderful to see so many kindergarten parents and grandparents! Congratulations to Mrs. Barry, Mrs. Kulik, Miss Spencer, and Miss Kelly, as they did an awesome job preparing the children for their theatrical debuts! Thanks also to our amazing facilities team that is always ready to support our events!

Elections for a new PTO Board will be held in May. Nominations are now being accepted. Please consider serving on the board. The PTO board is an integral part of the school community, and helps to create a welcoming atmosphere, involving families in volunteerism and service. Fund-raising is also a critical component. Every PTO has unique goals, but they all are grounded in creating the best environment for the students! Please consider giving your time. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Ed Fitzpatrick at pto@sjschoolva.org or Mrs. Monique Tuttle at m.tuttle@sjschoolva.org.

 Building Wisdom and Faith Through Service to God

Mark your calendars for a PTO sponsored

fun and casual

adult-only gathering!

Hors d'oeuvres, wine, and beer will be in full swing along with music! In addition, PTO committee elections will take place at the beginning of the night so there is plenty of time to mingle!

Tickets will be on sale soon!

You are invited to join the friars and the women of the SJC Ladies’ Society at the Lenten Fish Fry and Stations of the Cross!

Friday, April 8, 2022 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall (School Entrance)

Stations of the Cross – The Stations of the Cross and Peace Prayer of Saint Francis led by the Franciscan Friars in Formation from Washington, DC, in the Church at 7:00 pm.

Peace and good! On Monday, April 4^th, the landscaping company began replacing diseased trees, shrubs, and plants. The work is taking place in front of the Church and on the sides of the Church. This work was necessary to address the diseased plants, trees, etc… It is our hope that the work will be completed by the end of the week. We thank you for your understanding and patience.

Starting at a new school can be overwhelming, not just for the students but for the entire family. To ease the transition, we have created the Welcome Saints program. This resource pairs each new family with a veteran SJS family - YOU.

We need YOU! Please consider volunteering as a Family Ambassador as part of the Welcome Saints program. You will act as a resource and a point of contact for a new family. New families often have many questions - about the uniform, carpool, the dining hall, the extended day program, recess, textbooks, supplies, etc. These are everyday questions! You will act as a resource in helping them find the answers to their questions. More importantly, you provide a huge warm welcome! Introduce your children to the new student so that they know someone prior to the first day of school!

Are you interested in becoming more involved with St. Joseph Catholic School through the PTO? Consider submitting your name and a short bio for the 2022-2023 PTO Committee to pto@sjschoolva.org by April 25.

The year's show is hybrid. It will go "Live" online on Thursday, April 14. and it will also be In Person on Thursday, April 28 in Hall A. All sales will be online through the Artome website. Only parents will be able to buy originals, but family members can order copies with frames! The price for originals and reproductions and siblings are all $30.00.

Northern Virginia magazine has established an award to recognize the very best educators in our region. They reached out to us to ask our community to share nominations for their first annual Northern Virginia Teacher of the Year award. 

Anyone can nominate a teacher, including parents and students. Nominees must have at least three years of experience and be full-time teachers. If you are interested in submitting a nomination, please complete their form.

 https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/what-is-eczema/#triggers

Girls Volleyball Clinic (Active through April 29, 2022)

Saturday, April 30, 2022

Skill-building clinic open to 5-7th graders! For registration and more details, please visit: https://saintjohnpaul.mypaysimple.com/s/middle-school-event-registration

Spring Musical (Active through the weekend of May 1, 2022)

The JP Fine Arts department will debut its spring musical, Mary Poppins, on Friday, April 29th with shows running through Sunday, May 1st! Tickets are available for purchase here: https://jpthegreat.booktix.com/

Practice High School Placement Test (Active through May 13, 2022)

Saturday, May 14, 2022

John Paul is hosting the Pre-High School Placement Test (Pre-HSPT) for current 7th graders. The Pre-HSPT is intended to help students become more familiar with the different sections of the HSPT under timed conditions. The Pre-HSPT is a practice test. The practice test is an option to give the student an idea of how the exam will be administered and what to expect on the actual day of testing in the fall. For registration and more details, please visit: https://forms.gle/yJNKbJ5mwj765jWH7

Boys Football Clinic (Active through May 13, 2022)

Saturday, May 14, 2022

Join JP's head varsity football coach on Saturday, May 14th for a skill-building clinic. This event is open to 5-8th grade boys of all skill levels. For registration and more details, please visit: https://saintjohnpaul.mypaysimple.com/s/middle-school-event-registration

John Paul the Great Summer Camps (Active through summer)

June-August 2022

JP Summer Camps are back for 2022! Sign your elementary and middle school-age children up for a variety of athletic and enrichment camps during the summer months. For registration and more details, please visit: https://www.jpthegreat.org/apps/pages/summeractivities

John Paul is still accepting applications for the 2022-2023 school year! For more information and to apply please visit: https://www.jpthegreat.org/apps/pages/how_to_apply.

Winning Ticket to be drawn SUNDAY MAY 15^TH 2022

Buy 50/50 Raffle Tickets for a chance to win 50% of all ticket sales and the other 50% will support the Ladies’ Society Backpack Lunch program. *During the school year the Ladies Society of St Joseph Church provides over 5400 weekend breakfast, lunch and dinner meals to local students at a cost of $4500. Thank you for your support!

Mail in sales open March 6 and close May 13th. Tickets will also be sold in person after all Masses April 30th and May 1st. 

1. Online: Click HERE for the SJC Faith Direct Website to purchase tickets. You will receive an email confirmation with your ticket numbers.

2. In Person: Tickets will be sold after all Masses the weekend of April 30 and May 1.

3. By Mail: Complete THIS FORM. Make check payable to St Joseph Church and mail with form to: St Joseph Church 750 Peachtree St Herndon VA 20170 or forget the stamp and drop in the green mailbox by the church office. You will receive an email confirmation with your ticket numbers.