Parent/Teacher conferences are scheduled for November 9 and 10. Click the links below to schedule your conference times. Do not swap your time slot with another parent. If you need to cancel your conference, please email the teacher with the understanding you may have to meet with them on a different date. 

Grades 6th - 8th

Encore Teachers (for all grades):

• Mrs. Sears - Art

• Mrs. Moschetto - Library

• Mrs. Culligan - Computers

• Mrs. Naranjo - Spanish

• Mr. Pierson - P.E.

• Mrs. Fallace - P.E. (Grades K-1)

• Mrs. Lee - Music

We kindly ask that all volunteers use the restrooms located outside of Parish Hall A/B. All restrooms within the classroom areas of the building are reserved for students only. If you are not familiar with the location of guest restrooms, please ask the front desk.

October collection:

Boxed Mac and Cheese

**Refer to Parent/Student Handbook for dress out guidelines.

Was your child absent on picture day or do you want to have their picture re-taken? Picture re-take day is scheduled for October 25. Refer to the Parent/Student Handbook for guidelines.

NO SCHOOL = Friday, October 27

(Professional Development day for teachers)

What to expect -- 2 book basket raffles ($cash only$), fiction/nonfiction, graphic novels, award winners, classics, games and more!

Oct. 30 – Nov. 3

3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Closes at 5:00 on Nov. 1

**NEW** Parents may preload an “e-wallet” by using this link or join us in person to make purchases!

Check out this quick video to learn more about Bookworm Central's e-wallet:

Hello SJS Family, 

Basketball is ready to rock and roll! The registration link is not live until after try outs so please do not fear if you have not seen that just yet. This being my first time as CYO commissioner I really want to thank you all for your patience while I got a handle on things and got the program up and running. With that said, we are still looking for coaches and assistant coaches for the following sports: 

Boys 3rd, 6th Grade needs both a head coach and assistant coach 

Boys 5th Grade needs a head coach

Girls 4th Grade needs both a head coach and assistant coach 

Questions? Contact Cesar Mitchell at sjscyo@sjschoolva.org

The following is our try out schedule moving forward: 

October is the month of "lunches"!

We invite YOU to enjoy lunch with your child in the lunchroom during his/her lunch period!

Treasure these times with your child before they grow up and head on to high school! 

Up to 4 parents per class will have the opportunity to sit with their child and their classmates. 

Parents (or any adult) must be Child Protection compliant. 

Also, because of food allergies, we ask that no food is brought in for other students. 

**Please note - siblings should not be present during this special time

with you and your SJS Saint.

Thank you for your support and we look forward to you taking advantage

of this wonderful time with your child!

St. Joseph Catholic School will no longer be using the current mobile app. We are in the process of researching a new vendor to help create a more robust mobile app for our community.

This is the time of year when we expect to see an increase in the number of respiratory illnesses in our community, including coughs, colds, sore throats, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and influenza (“flu”). While these illnesses are not unusual for this time of year, there are several things that you can do to protect your child and others.

Click HERE to read a letter from the Fairfax County Health Department.

Please read and take note of the guidance provided as we are seeing an increased number of students with respiratory illness. We hope that this information will help provide added guidance needed to help keep your child healthy and prevent the spread of illness amongst classmates and others.

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. 

For more information, click HERE.

The PTO will host Donut Sunday on October 22 after the 7am, 9am, and 11am Masses. 

Stop by Parish Hall for donuts, coffee, juice and fellowship! 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Click HERE to volunteer!

Opportunity for Service Hours for

7-8^th Graders

We are looking for face painters during the Craft Fair. If interested, please contact Mrs. Kirby at kirbym59@gmail.com.

2023 Pumpkin Decorating Contest!

Click HERE for registration form!

See below for details! Questions? Contact stjpcraftfair@gmail.com

The next Saints & Spirits event is scheduled for Monday, October 23rd at 8:15pm at my home - 894 Station St, Herndon VA 20170. All are welcome and encouraged to attend and bring a friend.

I am looking for at least one volunteer to present on a saint, and also welcome help selecting and/or purchasing spirits for the evening. If you are interested in volunteering, please let me know.

Please RSVP by October 18th if you plan to attend. Feel free to share this invite with others who may be interested, too (last minute additions are welcome, but a count helps ensure I have enough drinks and chairs set up). Questions? Contact Charlie at charles.mitchell11@gmail.com

Hope to see you on 10/23! God Bless, Charlie

October 23: Lugo, I.

October 24: Luna, I. and N.

October 25: Lusin, B.

October 26: Luu, N.

October 27: NO SCHOOL

October 30: Mamo, H.

October 31: Manetto, J., M., and D.

November 1: Marlow, W.

November 2: Marrelli, A.

November 3: Marrette, I.

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.

OCTOBER

October 20: School Mass

October 22: PTO Donut Sunday

October 25: Picture Re-Take Day

October 26: School Mass

October 26: Trunk or Treat (Halloween Family Event)

October 27: NO SCHOOL

October 28: SJC Craft Fair

October 30: Book Fair

October 31: Book Fair

NOVEMBER

November 1: School Mass - All Saints Day

November 1: Book Fair

November 2: Book Fair

November 3: Book Fair ends

November 8: School Mass

November 8: Veterans' Day Reception

November 9: NO SCHOOL (Parent/Teacher Conferences)

November 10: NO SCHOOL (Parent/Teacher Conferences)

November 10: Veterans' Day

November 12: Discover Catholic Schools Week

November 12: PTO Donut Sunday

November 17: School Mass

November 17: 1st Grade Thanksgiving Program

November 21: 11:30am Dismissal

November 21: End of T-1

November 21: School Mass

November 21: Extended Day Closes at 3:00pm

November 22: NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving break)

November 23: NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving break)

November 24: NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving break)

November 27: NO SCHOOL (Teacher Workday)

November 30: High School Placement Test

November 30: PTO sponsored Christmas Movie Night

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750 Peachtree Street

Herndon, VA. 20170

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