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A friendly reminder as summer approaches: Just like we trim the grass, let's give our kids a fresh cut! Step into summer with style....and follow the dress code!
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Please Join us in Hall A on
Tuesday, May 21st
for the St. Joseph Catholic School Art Show!
1:30-7:00 pm.
Families welcome!
Get a sneak peak of the entire show, and purchase your child's artwork ahead of time during the Virtual Art Show that starts Friday, May 10th and runs through the Art Show,
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We look forward to welcoming Mr. Jonathan Miller on May 7!
Mr. Miller is offering his books for sale! Click HERE for the order form! Order forms should be turned in by May 6 to classroom teachers.
Click HERE to learn more about Sammy the Wonder Dachshund!
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Field Day Volunteers Needed! | | |
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We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to make Field Day an event unforgettable for our students.
Remember: all volunteers must comply with our Child Protection program. For questions or clarifications on compliance, contact Beth Covert at bcovert@sjcherndon.org
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Mark your calendar!
Friday, May 10: 11:30 dismissal (Extended Day open until 6:00pm)
Monday, June 10: 8th grade graduation 7:00PM,
11:30 dismissal (Extended Day open until 6:00pm)
Tuesday, June 11: 11:30 dismissal (Extended Day open until 6:00pm)
Wednesday, June 12: Last day of school,
11:30 dismissal (NO AFTERNOON EXTENDED DAY)
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Mark your calendar for Thursday, May 16!
PTO Open Meeting at 7pm-8:30pm in Parish Hall
AGENDA to include:
*Light bites, beer, and wine
*Spring Fling report
*Review of school year
*Election of 2024-2025 PTO Board
*Appreciation of Class Coordinators and all volunteers
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Welcome Saints Ambassadors Needed! | |
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Consider extending a warm SJS welcome to the newest families joining our community in the 2024-25 school year. This important aspect of the on-boarding process relies on current SJS families to serve as Family Ambassadors, and show the new families "the ropes". By focusing on creating a welcoming atmosphere, we can make sure our school is one where new families feel comfortable and want to be involved.
Serving as a Welcome Saints Family Ambassador is simple: reach out with an introductory email or phone call, and be willing to anticipate and answer those questions we all had as new families. The time involved is minimal, but the impact is immense.
Who should participate?
Whether this is your first year at SJS or you are a veteran Saints family, consider being a Welcome Saints Family Ambassador. You do not need to know all the answers to their questions; just sharing your own positive experiences, tips, and tricks can make all the difference to a new family.
Please contact Karen Brady at welcomesaints@sjschoolva.org
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Become more involved with our school by volunteering for the PTO Board!
The positions of Secretary and Treasurer are open for the 2024-2025 school year. According to the bylaws, other positions may also be challenged (thus demanding a vote).
Candidates for 2024-2025 Board include Maureen Morgan, Jessica Ingham, and Karen Brady. Lisa Schultz steps down after serving [the two-year term] as President.
Board elections take place at the Open Meeting on May 16. If interested, please email pto@sjschoolva.org introducing yourself, detailing your experience and why you would like to serve. Please contact us by May 10 if possible. Current Board members are happy to answer questions anytime.
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Auction Sponsors - Thank You! | |
Dairy Queen Spirit Night
HERNDON Location!
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Reminder: If your child suffers from seasonal allergies, remember to start them on their seasonal allergy medication if you are yet to do so. Unfortunately, the pollen count this year has been higher than usual and the effects have been more aggressive than usual.
Remind your child to wash their hands and face after being outside to help reduce the effects of the pollen on their system and to take a bath and change their clothing before going to bed. This way the pollen is not on their beddings thereby worsening their symptoms through the night.
Please read the VDH chart for a comparison of symptoms of respiratory illness and seasonal allergies.
Click HERE to read more about allergies from the allergy network.
What are allergies?
Allergies occur when your immune system reacts to an “allergen” — a usually-harmless foreign substance such as dust, pollen, pet dander, or food. Your immune system responds to these allergens by trying to fight them off like a germ or virus, which causes physical symptoms such as sneezing, itching, hives, shortness of breath, and more. These physical symptoms can range from mild symptoms like sneezing or itching to anaphylaxis, a severe, life-threatening reaction.
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CYO Basketball Parents: Please turn in your basketball uniforms to your coaches so we can make sure they are ready for another great season next year! Congratulations to all the team's on an amazing season! Any questions on uniforms, please contact Jay Unverzagt at 719-963-4871.
Kindly return the uniforms ASAP to avoid the need to purchase additional jerseys and impacting the CYO budget.
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Saints Spirit Camp for rising 1st-8th graders!
When? June 24-28 from 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Where? SJS Gym
Cost? $250.00
The Saints Spirit Camp welcomes all rising 1st-8th Grade SJS students. This program is a great way to learn cheerleading basics, improve current skills such as stunting and tumbling, meet new and current team members, and have fun! No experience is necessary.
Click HERE to register!
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The Religious Goods Stand
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Parents of Those Students Making Their First Communion:
Please stop by The Religious Goods Stand after Mass. (volunteers run the stand sponsored by The Ladies’ Society) There you can find inexpensive blue ties and veils (a variety of styles).
Also, rosaries, First Communion Books, and statues, which make great gifts!
Please stop by and shop! For more info or help with an item, email: Mary Kirby at kirbym59@gmail.com.
Shop early - items are limited!
For your convenience the Religious Goods Stand will be open for sale during the following practice: Tuesday, May 7th from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Please remember to bring cash or check.
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SJC Vacation Bible School | |
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VBS SCUBA – WE NEED ADULT VOLUNTEERS!
VBS-Scuba needs Adult volunteers to help supervise the Youth Decoration and Setup Crew on the following dates: June 17, 18, 20, and 21. While the sign-up sheet to volunteer has 4 hour-shifts, Mrs. Murphy would be grateful for anytime you can give that week to help supervise our youth put the VBS camp together.
VBS Scuba needs Adult volunteers to be leaders of camper groups and Activity Stations. The camp will take place from 9:00am – 12:00pm June 24-28th.
Slots for Youth Volunteers for camp week (June 24-28) are now closed as we are fully staffed for youth volunteers. We still have slots open for youth volunteers for
Decoration and Set up week (June 17, 18, 20 and 21) and for Clean up crew (June 28).
Click HERE for all volunteers forms.
Questions? Contact Roz Murphy at religioused@sjcherndon.org or 703.880.4305
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Annual St. Joseph Golf Tournament
Friday, June 14, 2024
Herndon Centennial Golf Course
The Knights of Columbus Good Samaritan Council #1675 is sponsoring the 27th Annual St. Joe’s Golf Tournament at Herndon Centennial Golf Course starting at 08:00 on Friday,
June 14th. Tickets are $135 early bird before May 31st then $150. Lunch & beverage are provided. Benefiting “Embry Rucker Shelter”, “Paul McGuiness Memorial Scholarship Fund”, and K of C charity programs. Want to Sponsor a Hole, participate with gift cards or certificates, “WE ARE ACCEPTING ALL DONATIONS FOR DOOR PRIZES”. Contact Lou Goffredo at (lgoffredo2@verizon.net) or (703) 966-6481 if you wish to volunteer, donate, and support. Click HERE to register.
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May 6: Troy, J.
May 7: Tschohl, L., M., and C.
May 8: Turpyn, M., P., and H.
May 9: Unverzagt, T.
May 10: Valdecanas, S.
May 13: Veratti, A.
May 14: Villarreal, L.
May 15: Villaver, E.
May 16: Walters, A., D., A.
May 17: Wannall, W. and M.
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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MAY
May 3: School Mass
May 3: 8th Grade/Faculty Volleyball Game
May 6: NWEA Testing Week
May 7: Vocations Mass - 8th Grade
May 7: Author Visit
May 8: Great American Program
May 9: World Language Exam
May 10: School Mass
May 10: 11:30am Dismissal (Extended Day open until 6:00pm)
May 11: First Holy Communion
May 12: Mothers' Day
May 13: NWEA Testing Week
May 14: Band Concert
May 15: Battle of the Books
May 16: PTO General Meeting
May 17: School Mass
May 17: May Crowning
May 17: Talent Show
May 20: NWEA Testing Week
May 21: Art Show
May 23: School Mass
May 24: Field Day
May 24: 11:30am Dismissal (NO AFTERNOON EXTENDED DAY)
May 27: NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
May 31: School Mass
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Don't forget to follow the official St. Joseph Catholic School Facebook page (sjschoolva), and Twitter account (@sjschoolva)
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St. Joseph Catholic School
750 Peachtree Street
Herndon, VA. 20170
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