November 15, 2024

Report Card Access & Important Dates

**Click HERE for instructions to access

report cards.**


Trimester 1 Important Dates:


1.  Interim Date for Trimester 1: Tuesday, October 8, 2024--Please log in to PowerSchool (Grades 3-8) to view grades and progress. 


2. PowerSchool parent portal closes for grade preparation (Grades 3-8)--Monday, November 25, 2024, by 8:00 AM.


3. PowerSchool parent portal opens to view report cards (Grades K-8)--Friday, December 6, 2024, after 4:00 PM.


4. PowerSchool parent portal closes for Grades K-2--Friday, December 20, 2024.  Please review your report card by December 19, 2024!


The portal opens on December 6, 2024, after 4:00 PM for parents to view the report card.

Picture Re-Take

Participation in 2 Research Projects

Childrens' National is conducting two research projects that parents can select to participate in. See the information overview HERE on Resilience in Student Education (RISE) (grade 5) flyer HERE and Advanced Tools for Organization Management (ATOM) (grades 6-8) HERE. The Rise newsletter blurb is HERE.

SJS Spirit Wear - On Sale!

Order SJS Spirit Wear HERE

Keep Christ in Christmas

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.

Coffee with the PTO & PTO Donut Sunday

Volunteer for Donut Sunday

Sibling Admissions for 2025-2026

(NEW Students)

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


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

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.

Eat at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day


Make every bite count. How do we “make every bite count”? Focus on nutrient-dense foods and beverages (85%), limit those higher in added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium (15%), and stay within calorie limits, Dietary guidelines 2020-2025. An article from the American Journal of Preventive Medicine states that diets abundant in fruits and vegetables are associated with a reduced risk for chronic disease. It is 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. A healthy eating routine is important at every stage of life and can have positive effects that add up over time. Click HERE to read more!

Read about walking pneumonia


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.

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

Adoration and Praise

Christ Renews His Parish Retreat

What? An incredible retreat that will help you discover what’s missing in life and what to do about it!

When? December 7-8, 2024

Where? St. Joseph Parish Hall

Who? Any man over 18

Why? Because you deserve to live with passion and purpose

Cost: $50 includes all materials and food  


RSVP using the QR code

Questions? Email CRHP@sjcherndon.org

Prayer Leaders

November 18: Clemens, M.

November 19: Colon, L.

November 20: Copeland, B.

November 21: Corsino, M.

November 22: Cranford, A. and E.


November 25: Cresson, C

November 26: Cuellar, T, C, and A.

November 27: NO SCHOOL

November 28: NO SCHOOL

November 29: NO SCHOOL


December 2: NO SCHOOL

December 3: Cullen, L., M., and R.

December 4: Culligan, N.

December 5: Dawit, E. and E.

December 6: De Raedt, C. and 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

NOVEMBER

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


DECEMBER

December 3: Students return

December 5: High School Placement Test

December 6: School Mass

December 12: School Mass - Our Lady of Guadalupe

December 17: Band Christmas Concert

December 20: School Mass

December 23 - January 3 - Christmas Break

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