Friday Update 5.24.2019

May 24, 2019

Attention 8th Grade Parents!

Please note that the Parent Portal on PowerSchool CLOSES on Saturday, May 25 at 5:00pm. There will be no access to grades after 5:00pm on May 25.

Spirit Week!

Get ready for Sprit Week: May 28 - May 31! Fun and creative themed dress out days are in store along with some fun events! See the Pep Rally items below that will be for sale next week! Have your student bring their purchased items to the Pep Rally on Thursday and the volleyball game on Friday! Let's show your spirit, Saints!

Library News

The last day for students to check books is Friday, May 24. No books will be checked out during the last week of

May or the first week of June.

All books should be returned to the library ASAP. Watch for overdue notices being sent home. Replacement fees will be charged for all books not returned

by June 4.

Please contact the librarian if you

have any questions.

A few volunteers are needed to sort summer reading orders. If you are available the first week of June, please email Mrs. Moschetto at [email protected] . This should not take more than an hour! Exact date will be announced soon.

All rising 5th and 6th graders interested in joining Battle of the Books for the 2019-2020 school year should get a copy of three titles to read over the summer.

Mrs. Moschetto suggests reading the following three titles in preparation

for the upcoming season: Restart by Gordon Korman, The Book of Boy by Catherine Gilbert Murdock, and Grand Canyon by Jason Chin.

Copies of the complete list of 15 titles is available at the front desk or in the library.

Summer Reading Program

Coming soon!

Summertime Family Read Aloud Program!

This summer take an adventure into The Secret Garden by Frances Hodges Burnett.

This program is optional and self-paced.

Our librarian will be providing book and audio book resources, reading tips, links to additional resources, and suggested activities that bring the story to life!

FACTS: Reading aloud to children builds family bonds, improves comprehension and working memory, and strengthens the connection between the written and

spoken word--and so much MORE!

Watch for details on this opportunity to grow as a family of readers!

School Supplies

For your convenience, the SJS PTO is offering a service for you to order school supplies for next school year! No need to worry about shopping over the summer! Click the link below to order and/or see the supplies needed for the 2019-2020 school year! **The zip code for St. Joseph Catholic School is 20170.

Order School Supplies

The deadline to order school supply kits is June 30, 2019 . Kits are delivered to the school for parents to claim prior to the first day of school. The date for school supply pick up will be provided to you soon. Kits are not sent to the classroom, as supplies must be labeled prior to the first day of school.

*If you would like to purchase school supplies on your own and not through our vendor, please visit the school website (main page) for the link to view supplies needed for each grade.

Summer Cheerleading Spirit Camp

Morning Prayer Leaders

May 27: NO SCHOOL

May 28: Dunn, E

May 29: Duren, J

May 30: Dusek, C, A, C

May 31: Eager, C, L

June 3: Easlick, A, C, C

June 4: Eggers, G

June 5: Emery, K, M

June 6: Esguerra, T, J

June 7: Esposito, L

June 10: Faist, C, C, K, G

June 11: Fallace, R

Don't forget to follow SJS

on Twitter and Facebook!

A lot is happening at SJS and you don't want to miss out!

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St. Joseph Catholic School

750 Peachtree Street

Herndon, VA. 20170