Dear Parents-
October is a glorious month in terms of celebrating some of our most amazing saints! Thursday, we celebrate the feast of Pope St. John Paul II, who served as Pope from 1978-2005, making him the third longest reigning Pope (26.5 years) after St. Peter (37 years) and Pope Blessed Pius IX (31.5 years). You can watch Mass, live-streamed from the Shrine on YouTube channel. Once the Shrine reopens, it is a worthwhile pilgrimage, if you have not yet visited.
After a year-long self-study and a five-month delay caused by the pandemic, SJS has successfully completed the DFE! The Design for Excellence (DFE) is a self-study process that challenges the school community to examine and improve its educational, religious and administrative programs. The primary goal of the DFE process is to articulate and improve the mission, the identity, and the function of a Catholic school. I am very happy to announce that the DFE Visiting Team has recommended SJS for renewal of full accreditation! The Visiting Team was impressed with our faculty and staff and their dedication to reaching all their students whether in-person or distance learners. I was very appreciative that the Visiting Team recognized the yeoman’s work done everyday by our dedicated teachers.
As predicted by many in the healthcare field, we are seeing an increase in coronavirus cases in Virginia and specifically an increase in cases in Fairfax. The positivity rate in Virginia is up to 6.1%, with the infection rate up as well, at 1.10, and the number of new cases indicates that the potential for an outbreak continues to grow, according to COVIDactnow.com. Fairfax County infection rate up, at 1.11, with a test positivity rate of 3.32%; neighboring Loudoun County has a positivity rate of 5.4%, up from last week, however, Prince William County saw a decrease in cases with a 5.6% positivity rate. Websites that track the virus indicate COVID in Fairfax County is at risk of an outbreak. As always, I remind our families to wear masks, wash hands, keep distance and avoid crowds.
Each year, St. Joseph Catholic School provides an asbestos update to parents and staff. Please use this link to access this year’s letter regarding asbestos management. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Danny Rucker.
As always, please let me know if you have any questions, or if I can be of assistance.
Go to Joseph
(Gen 41:55)
Denise Rutledge
Principal
Building Wisdom and Faith Through Service to God
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SCAM ALERT: Parishioners continue to receive phony emails that appear to come from Fr. Tom, Friars, and other parish staff. Any email coming from staff at St. Joseph Catholic Church will always end with @sjcherndon.org. If you receive an email asking for a favor, gift cards, or cash, do not reply.
The Friars are in good health and well taken care of by our parishioners. The only thing we ask for – prayers!
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SCANTRON test results have been sent home.
If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's teacher!
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5th Annual Run with the Saints
THIS WEEKEND!
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IT'S THAT TIME!
Get your tickets today!
Race weekend starts in four days! Register online today!
Exciting News! As part of the Race Week excitement, we have some amazing Student Raffle Baskets! Baskets include:
Science Fun, Art Fun, Echo Dot bundle, FitBit Inspire, Trendy Essentials, All Fun and Games and Play All Day-baskets are valued at $50-100. Baskets will be on display in the gym so that students may see them through Thursday, but all can see them online!
Tickets are 1 for $5 and 3 tickets for $12, payable all online! This year, instead of students dropping tickets into the baskets by their favorite baskets, just visit the raffle site and buy tickets for the baskets you want! You can bid on multiple baskets and checkout once at the end! The baskets can be viewed and raffle tickets can be purchased here.
**NEW** Raffle Baskets! Buy tickets to take a chance on raffle baskets!
Make sure you get your tickets before 10/30! One winner will be drawn foe each basket from the raffle tickets purchased! You need not be present to win! All proceeds go to St. Joseph Catholic School and supporting classroom and educational programs! Happy shopping! (Tennis shoes are *not* up for grabs!)
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RAFFLE BASKET
SNEAK PEEK!
More on the
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Couch to 5k Planning Plan
Not sure you can run a 5K, want a new goal, or just a fun way to train? Try out this 4-week training plan! (Click below)
You can do this!
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App to Map a 5K or 1 mile walk
Not sure how far a 5K is or which route to run? Try out Runtastic!
Adidas Running App Runtastic to map out a route from anywhere:
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Helpful Halloween information from the CDC:
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St. Paul VI High School will be doing a virtual visit with the 8th grade students on Tuesday.
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Open PTO Position: PTO is seeking a volunteer willing to become the VP of Fundraising for the 2020-2021 school. This person's main role within the board is to coordinate and execute our annual Spring Fling. If you are interested in this position or would like more information please email pto@sjschoolva.org
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WALKING WITH PURPOSE! VIRTUAL STYLE!
Walking with Purpose is a Bible study that brings women to a deeper personal relationship with Jesus Christ by offering personal study enhanced by small group sharing.
THERE IS ALWAYS AN EMPTY CHAIR WAITING FOR YOU!
If you are interested, please download registration form from our website or contact sgeurin63@gmail.com /703-338-7077 for a virtual time that will fit your schedule.
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Trip for Two to Ireland Raffle
The Ancient Order of Hibernians is selling tickets for their annual fundraiser in support of local Catholic Education at Our Lady of Hope, St. Joseph’s, and St. Theresa’s Catholic Schools, our seminarians, and other local Catholic charities. This year has your best chance to win a Trip for Two to Ireland or $3,000.00 - your choice. Time is running out, as a winner will be drawn on October 22nd! Please visit the AOH's website to purchase your tickets - https://aohloudoun.org/trip-for-two-to-ireland/
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Stay Connected!
SJS Mobile App, Twitter and Facebook
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Don't forget to follow the official St. Joseph Catholic School Facebook page (sjschoolva), Twitter account (@sjschoolva), and download the mobile app from the App Store (St. Joseph Catholic School, VA)
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750 Peachtree Street, Herndon, VA 20170
Tel: 703-880-4350 Fax: 703-880-4320
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