October 4, 2024

**Calendar Update**

NO SCHOOL = Friday, October 25


Please note the calendar change for Friday, October 25, 2024, which is now a student holiday and professional development day for teachers.

No School - October 14



NO SCHOOL = Monday, October 14

Color Run!

Incredible news, Saints! We’ve reached our goal of registered participants for the Color Run, and we couldn’t be more proud! The faculty/staff inflatable costume race is officially ON! A huge thank you to everyone who has donated so far – your generosity is truly appreciated. But we’re not done yet! Let’s keep the momentum going and continue bringing in those donations to support our school.

Become a Color Run Sponsor
Register HERE for the Color Run

Calling all volunteers! We need your help to make this year’s Color Run a huge success! Volunteer your time and be part of the fun and cheer on our SJS Saints!!

Volunteer for the Color Run

Faculty/Staff Inflatable Costume Race!



On Thursday, October 10th SJS teachers and staff will participate in an Inflatable Costume Race. We need your help to make this happen! Please sign up below to assist with classroom coverage and crowd control while the teachers are running in this unforgettable race!  Remember you must be CPP compliant to volunteer for this role.

Volunteer to Help with the Inflatable Costume Race!

Many thanks to our Color Run sponsors!!

Vision and Hearing Health Screenings

It is time for the annual vision and hearing health screenings. The diocese recommends that students in grades K (who were not screened at their annual health physical), 3 & 7 for elementary school, be screened for sight and hearing deficiencies. 


However, any child from any grade who is having difficulty in class and has been recommended to be screened by their teacher should contact Ms. Settelmaier @ k.settelmaier@sjschoolva.org to request a consent form for you to complete.


Please complete the consent forms that will come home with your child on October 1 and return to their classroom teacher by Tuesday, October 8, 2024 in order for your child to be screened. The screening will be conducted on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 0900.

Trunk or Treat

REGISTER for Trunk or Treat
VOLUNTEER for Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat FAQ

SJS Spirit Night

Support the Class of 2025 - (Sunset Hills Rd. location)

Dylexia Awareness

High School Placement Test Prep

Log Volunteer Hours!

St. Joseph Catholic School has implemented a 12-hour family service requirement. All families are encouraged to participate, and many opportunities exist to volunteer time, talent, or treasure, including class field trips, parties or other classroom help, cafeteria, recess and hands-on activities such as art or outdoor classroom activities. The PTO also has numerous opportunities such as the auction, Donut Sundays, etc. All volunteers must complete the Child Protection Program if they will have substantial contact with students. Families that do not participate in the service program will be charged a $120.00 fee, or partial fee of $10 per hour for hours not volunteered.


Click HERE for the Volunteer Hours FAQ's


Click HERE to log your hours!

Nurse's Corner

Get at least 9 hours of sleep per night

“Sleep is the single most effective thing you can do to reset the health of your brain and body”. According to the National Sleep Foundation, “There is no precise number of minutes or hours of sleep at night that guarantees you will wake up feeling totally refreshed”. However, depending on your age and lifestyle, there are recommendations within a certain range that is best for you. Click HERE to read more!

Norovirus or "stomach flu"


Norovirus is a very contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea. Norovirus spreads very easily and quickly in different ways.


It is sometimes called the "stomach flu" or the "stomach bug" Norovirus illness is not related to the flu. The flu is caused by the influenza virus.


Norovirus causes acute gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach or intestines.


Most people with norovirus illness get better within 1 to 3 days; but they can still spread the virus for some days or even weeks after (CDC) that is why it is very important to continue to practice the prevention protocols below even after you start to feel better


Signs and Symptoms:

A person usually develops symptoms 12 to 48 hours after being exposed to norovirus.

  • Most common symptoms: Diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, stomach pain
  • Other symptoms: Fever, headache, and body aches

Prevention:

  • Stay home for 24 hours from the last episode of vomiting/diarrhea and or other symptoms such as fever has resolved
  • Frequent handwashing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
  • Cleaning & disinfecting contaminated surfaces


Please click this CDC link to read the full article on Norovirus

Volunteer for Lunch/Recess!

We’re excited to offer an opportunity for parents and guardians to get involved! Consider volunteering to help out during lunch and recess! All recess and lunch volunteers must be compliant with the Child Protection Program. Please see the school website for more information.


Recess: Please arrive at the front office at 11:10am for 11:15-1:15 recess.

Lunch: Please arrive at the front office at 11:25am for 11:30-1:30 lunch.


Please sign up only if you can volunteer the whole two hours. 

Questions or last minute cancellation? Please call the school office at 703-880-4350.

Click HERE to Volunteer

CYO Basketball

Catholic Youth Organization Basketball 

Calling all coaches and players

for the 2024-2025 season!

SJS/SJC offers basketball for boys and girls

in grades 4 - 8


EVALUATIONS take place the weeks of October 21 and October 28 [no one is cut]

PRACTICES will be twice a week starting in November

GAMES will be either Saturday or Sunday starting in December and running through March


Coaches and assistant coaches: register NOW through October 11

Players: register NOW through October 18

Note: Coaches and assistant coaches must be CPP approved prior to the season


Registration cost: $100 per student

Registration link: https://reg.sportspilot.com/106548/leagues


Any questions, please contact our committee:

Commissioner: Mike Schultz sjscyo@sjschoolva.org

Assistant Commissioner: Jay Unverzagt unverzagt2@gmail.com

Assistant Commissioner: Montine Norman montine19@hotmail.com

Festival of Praise

High School Information

Saints and Spirits

The Men's Ministry is hosting the next Saints & Spirits on Monday, October 7th at 8:15pm at the Mitchell Family's home. All are welcome and encouraged to attend and bring a friend. Please RSVP to Charlie Mitchell at charles.mitchell11@gmail.com if you plan to attend. 


For those unfamiliar, 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 (the help is welcome and appreciated!).


Hope to see you on October 7th!

SJC Craft Fair

Face Painters Needed! (Opportunity for service hours!)


Opportunity for Service Hours - 7th and 8th Graders 

Face Painters Needed at Craft Fair Oct 26th

9 - 3 pm - If interested, contact Mrs. Kirby at kirbym59@gmail.com 

Prayer Leaders

October 7: Bolling, A.

October 8: Bowers, C. and M.

October 9: Brace, E. and C.

October 10: Brady, E. and P.

October 11: Brandt, D.


October 14: NO SCHOOL

October 15: Brass, M.

October 16: Breen, P.

October 17: Breland, R.

October 18: Brown, W.


Prayer leaders are to report to the library no later than 7:50 AM in order to appear on the morning news show. 


**At this time, parents will not be able to watch the taping of the news.

Upcoming Events

OCTOBER

October 3: Color Run Kick Off

October 4: School Mass - Feast of St. Francis

October 8: Interim T-1

October 11: Color Run

October 11: School Mass

October 11: NO PM EXTENDED DAY

October 14: NO SCHOOL

October 16: 8th Grade Confirmation Retreat

October 16: Vision/Hearing Screening

October 18: School Mass

October 24: School Mass

October 24: Trunk or Treat

October 25: NO SCHOOL

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