Parent/Teacher Conference Sign Up | |
Conferences are November 11th (all day) and 12th (afternoon). You may sign up for two teachers per child over these two days. If you need to conference with additional teachers, please email them to make a separate appointment at a later date. Parents who schedule more than two teachers per child may have their conferences cancelled and will have to sign up again. This sign up will close at 4pm Thursday, November 7th so teachers can organize their conferences. If you are unable to keep your appointment, please contact the teacher. DO NOT SWAP spots. Teachers are prepared for conferences as scheduled. We look forward to meeting with you! | |
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Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest
St. Joseph Catholic School has participated in the Keep Christ in Christmas poster contest, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, for several years. This week, classes will be introduced to the poster contest during Art Class. We will spend a couple of class periods on it to get students started, then it can be completed at home. Submitting a final poster is optional and encouraged! This wonderful contest causes students to reflect on the meaning of Christmas. Father Tom likes to choose a couple of pieces of student art for the bulletin covers around Christmas. The Knights of Columbus may feature some student Art on the Christmas Cards they sell. A folder is available in the Schoology Art Class, for all grades, and includes contest information and downloadable form. The posters will not be returned. Make a color copy prior to turning them in, if you like. Please submit posters with signed forms, taped to the back to Mrs. Sears, by Mon., Nov. 25. Questions? Email m.sears@sjschoolva.org.
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Volunteers Needed! Please consider volunteering to help with Picture Day (November 7) and Picture Re-Take Day (November 20)! | | |
Sibling Admissions for 2025-2026
(NEW Students)
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For any siblings that anticipate attending St. Joseph Catholic School in Fall of 2025, don't forget to submit their application!
We have been blessed with an enormous amount of interest for the 2025-2026 school year.
Applications are being accepted now and can be emailed to Monique Tuttle at m.tuttle@sjschoolva.org
A non-refundable $150 application fee can be mailed or dropped off at the school. (ATTN: Admissions).
Apply for the 2025-2026 school year - NEW students only
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Carpool - No Cell Phone Use | |
For the safety of all and to keep the car line flowing, please refrain from using cell phones while morning and afternoon carpool is in progress.
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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. **Please be sure to select the correct number of people (quantity) for your sign up!! Space is limited!
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. Thank you for your support and we look forward to you taking advantage of this wonderful time with your child!
**Please note - siblings should not be present during this special time with you and your SJS Saint.
***Remember -- there is NO SCHOOL on November 11 and an 11:30am dismissal on November 12.
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High School Placement Test Prep | |
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!
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PLEASE READ!!! Important reminders from the school nurse to Parents/Guardians:
Please re-read this document as a guide to help reduce the spread of illness in our homes and our school community. This is the time of the 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”) to name a few.
Medication Administration-please refer to page 63 of the handbook for details
REMINDER: All medications including over the counter (OTC) medications must be dropped off at the front office in a labelled ziplock bag for the clinic by a parent/guardian with the appropriate paperwork. Please be aware that because of the contents of some lip balm, cough drops and hand lotions, they are considered as OTC. Your child may not carry any medication to school in their backpack OR self- carry any medication without the appropriate permission and paperwork completed and on file in the clinic.
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!
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What Is Pneumonia?
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. Normally, the small sacs in the lungs are filled with air. In someone diagnosed with pneumonia, the air sacs fill up with pus and other fluid.
In general, pneumonia is not contagious, but the respiratory viruses and bacteria that lead to it are. Therefore, it is important that you keep your child home and take them to the doctor for an evaluation if they are suffering from fever and cold symptoms with prolonged coughing that has lasted > 10 days, is getting worse and not improving.
To continue reading click HERE for the full article from KidsHealth.
Read about walking pneumonia
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Chronic Urticaria
Chronic urticaria refers to persistent hives, characterized by red, itchy welts on the skin that last for six weeks or more. (American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology) To learn more about chronic urticaria, click HERE.
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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.
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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
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October 28: Burdick, E. and W.
October 29: Burkhalter, G., E., and B.
October 30: Burkman, L.
October 31: Burns, M.
November 1: Calderon, C. and M.
November 4: Carrillo-Portillo, J.
November 5: Carstens, B.
November 6: Casey, P.
November 7: Catalani, E.
November 8: Cerami, E.
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.
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NOVEMBER
November 1: School Mass
November 1: All Saints Day
November 1: 4th Grade All Saints program
November 7: Picture Day
November 8: School Mass
November 8: Veterans Day reception
November 11: NO SCHOOL (Veterans Day)
November 11: Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 12: 11:30 Dismissal
November 12: Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 15: School Mass
November 17: Discover Catholic Schools Week
November 17: PTO Donut Sunday
November 20: Picture Day - Retake
November 22: School Mass
November 22: First Grade Thanksgiving program
November 26: 11:30am Dismissal
November 26: School Mass
November 26: End of T-1
November 26: Extended Day open until 3:30pm
November 27-December 2: NO SCHOOL
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**NEW** Follow us on Instagram! | |
Don't forget to follow the official St. Joseph Catholic School Facebook page (sjschoolva), X (@sjschoolva), and Instagram (@sjschoolva) accounts!
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St. Joseph Catholic School
750 Peachtree Street
Herndon, VA. 20170
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