Registration for the EDGE Summer Camp ENDS ON MONDAY! Please don't forget to sign up! See below for more information.
Parent Newsletter
Here is the latest information pertaining to the Rooted program!
Joe Melendrez

The concert at our closing retreat this year will be performed by Joe Melendrez, a Catholic rapper. Parents are encouraged to join us for that and exact times will be communicated as soon as they are determined. We will be using Joe Melendrez's music throughout the year in Rooted and I strongly encourage you and your children to become more familiar with him. From his website you can learn more get linked to him through YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, and Google Play. Please explore his music and follow him on social media and encourage your children to do the same.

Attendance Updates

This year, we have implemented a new reporting form for any children who will be absent, late, or in need of an early dismissal. If your child falls into this category for the second session, please complete the form below.
Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive

Please help us with our Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive to benefit families in need in our area! We are asking all Rooted participants to bring $3 and the item listed below for their grade to their Rooted sessions beginning October 27th up until November 17.
  • 6th Grade please bring $3 and three cans of fruit.
  • 7th Grade please bring $3 and one bottle (24oz) of olive or canola oil.
  • 8th Grade please bring $3 and two 2lb. bags of flour or sugar.
***Youth Volunteer Opportunity***

Youth and Adult Summer Volunteers Needed

We need help setting up for each Rooted session. This is a great opportunity for tweens, teens, or adults. Please sign-up at the link below.

Snack Donation Sign-Ups

We are asking families to sign-up for a month to donate snack items. Please see the sign-up genius for more information and a link to an Amazon list for your convenience.

2019/2020 Calendar

The Rooted Calendar is available on the website in two formats for your convenience. There will be an update version with additional information available next week.


Parent Newsletter
Here is the latest information pertaining to the Branching Out program!
Use the button above to head to the website and check out the video slideshow from our recent DAY OFF with Branching Out! We went to Mass, hiked, and baked 18 dozen cookies to donate (and ate a bunch too). Get excited for future DAY OFF events which happen on school holidays and include Mass, service work, and fun!
Looking Ahead:
EDGE Summer Camp 2020

REGISTRATION ENDS ON MONDAY!

EDGE Camp is for anyone from SJN who is currently in 5th-8th Grade. Registration ends on Monday, so make sure to sign up!!! We will be leaving very early on June 28th and will return very very late on July 4th.




Overnight Lock-In
Laser Tag

Join us on  November 4th-5th  for an overnight lock-in at Ultrazone. We will meet there at 9:00pm for an overnight of unlimited laser tag, pizza, snacks, movies, games, and some down time . Registration is $35 which includes food and unlimited laser tag.

UPDATE: Registration ends NEXT FRIDAY.

***WE WILL ALSO NEED ADULT CHAPERONES***
If we do not get enough chaperones, the event will need to be canceled. Alternately, if we get more than we need, we will be able to open up additional spots. The event registration is close to full at the moment.



Presentation on Marijuana

St. John Neumann's Recovery and Addiction Ministry would like to invite all teens, 8th Grade and up, and parents to a dinner and talk on marijuana. See the flyer below for more information.
Art Contest - Mural Painting

St. John Neumann's Youth Ministry would like to invite 8th Graders to join their team of youth competing in this year's National Diocesean Contest. The team will be creating a mural in the Youth Room. Last year's mural one first place in the country! See the flyer below for more information.
Salesian Youth Mass

Bring the whole family to this monthly Mass centered on teens and Salesian spirituality. The next Salesian Youth Mass will be October 27th at the 5:00pm Mass. This includes a personal reflection on a Salesian theme given by one of our High School youth.
Branching Out T-Shirts

Branching Out t-shirts are on sale for $10. They are available for purchase, however there will be a supply on hand in the Faith Formation Office for off-site Branching Out events where all participants will be required to wear one to assist with better supervision and accountability. Participants may purchase one to own or may choose to just wear one of the extras when attending off-site events. Shirts can be purchased during Rooted sessions or any other time that staff is available in the Faith Formation Office.
2019/2020 Calendar

The Branching Out Calendar is ready, but be aware that there are other potential events that may be added as the year moves along! There will be an update version with additional information available next week.

Thank you for all you do to make your children's faith formation a priority and for inviting us to support you in this wonderful journey.

Angela Davis
Coordinator of Middle School Faith Formation
St. John Neumann Church
Reston, VA 20191
[703-390-2345]  [[email protected]]  [www.saintjn.org]