The SJS cheerleaders will be competing this weekend at Bishop Ireton High School in the Diocesan cheer competition! Best of luck, Saints!

Do you have pictures from school events, sports, or activities? Please use the yearbook portal to submit pictures for the yearbook!

If you don’t want to put names on the photos, please put the grade level. All pictures will be considered but submission is not guaranteed.

Yearbook Sales are Coming!

**If you are prompted for a UserId, please use: 0zHjQKZiCphgyfMhkwsm1_g

Tis the season for respiratory illnesses and we are seeing an uptick in illnesses in the community as well as in our school. While we do our part with cleaning the classrooms and high touch surfaces we will also review steps that help slow the spread of germs in school. We will be reviewing this information with your child at school but we ask that you reinforce this information at home with your child as a way to help reduce spread of illness.

Three important things to do to help you and others stay healthy are:

• Wash your hands
• Cover your mouth and nose when you cough and sneeze
• Stay home if you are sick 



You children in the lower grades will watch these videos (Washing Hands and Cough & Sneeze) in school. Please watch it again with them at home and review the points in the video. The older children will watch a more appropriate video in their classroom.

Germs can be easily spread by:

• Coughing, sneezing, or talking
• Touching your face with unwashed hands after touching contaminated surfaces or objects
• Touching surfaces or objects that may be frequently touched by other people

To help stop the spread of germs:

• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze
• Throw used tissues in the trash
• If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your elbow, not your hands

Remember to immediately wash your hands after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.

Washing your hands is one of the most effective ways to prevent yourself and your loved ones from getting sick. 

• Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
• If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol to clean hands

Scout Sunday – February 11, 2024

9:00am

BSA Scout Sunday 2024 Emblem. The emblem features a stylized cathedral facade, complete with soaring arches and intricate stained glass windows. The central focus is a Scouting fleur-de-lis, seamlessly integrated into the architectural design, symbolizing the Scout's commitment to duty and service. This 3-inch BSA patch comes with the words "Scout Sunday 2024." The BSA designates the Sunday that falls before February 8 (Scouting Anniversary Day) as Scout Sunday, which is the primary date to recognize the contributions of young people and adults to Scouting. Wear this patch on the official Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, Venturing, or Sea Scouts uniform. Grab your little piece of Scouting history and celebrate Scout Sunday with your Scouting family. (Resource: https://www.scoutshop.org/2024-scout-sunday-emblem-661065.html).

Blessings on the Scouts and their families here at SJC!

Knights of Columbus

Good Samaritan Council #6175

2024 Youth Free Throw Championship

All boys and girls ages 9 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 2024 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship on Friday, February 9th from 6-8 pm at the St. Joseph Catholic School gymnasium. Click HERE for more information and how to register.

February 12: Robertson, L.

February 13: Robinson, J., T., and C.

February 14: Robinson, A.

February 15: Rogers, L.

February 16: NO SCHOOL

February 19: NO SCHOOL

February 20: Rolnicki, S.

February 21: Royal, B., E., and J.

February 22: Rubis, A.

February 23: Sabrick, E. and K.

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.

FEBRUARY

February 9: School Mass

February 14: School Mass (Ash Wednesday)

February 15: First Penance

February 16: NO SCHOOL (Teacher Professional Development)

February 19: NO SCHOOL (Presidents Day)

February 21: Stations of the Cross

February 23: School Mass

February 24: Confirmation

February 28: Stations of the Cross

MARCH

March 1: School Mass

March 6: Stations of the Cross

March 7: School Mass

March 7: End of T-2

March 8: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Workday

March 13: Stations of the Cross

March 15: School Mass

March 15: Report Cards Issued

March 19: School Mass - Feast of St. Joseph

March 20: Stations of the Cross

March 27: Stations of the Cross

March 28: Holy Thursday

March 28: 11:30am Dismissal

March 29: NO SCHOOL - Good Friday

March 31: Easter Sunday

April 1-5: NO SCHOOL (Easter Vacation)

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750 Peachtree Street

Herndon, VA. 20170

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