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Dear Families,
Happy 1st day of Fall. As we head into cooler weather in the morning please remember to label all outerwear and uniform pieces with your students' names. Our lost and found is growing.
Picture Day is September 30th. This year the students will come to school in their school uniform (not their PE uniform). The yearbook will have their individual pictures in uniform. Later in October we will have individual pictures in dress up for parents who want them.
Color Run is almost here. Be on the lookout for Spirit Week dress out days and information about great incentives. Help us make this a successful event once again.
Make me an instrument of your peace.
St. Joseph, pray for us.
Peace,
Mrs. Stich
Building Wisdom and Faith Through Service to God
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Picture Day
**Volunteers Needed**
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School Picture Day will be held on Wednesday, September 30. All students will have their photo taken in their formal St. Joseph Catholic School uniform.
A second Picture Day will be held on Wednesday, November 4 for students who need a makeup photo or who wish to have their picture taken in dress-out attire that complies with the Student/Parent Handbook guidelines.
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Volunteers needed for
Picture Day!
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September 28 = NO SCHOOL
(Professional Development for Teachers)
| | Knights of Columbus Sweet Treat for Students | | The Knights of Columbus will be offering a sweet treat during lunch on October 2 in celebration of the Feast of St. Francis! The treat is a choice of ice cream (chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry) or popsicle. Please see the ingredients listed below for your convenience. | | Vision and Hearing Screening | | |
It is time for the annual vision and hearing health screenings. The diocese recommends that students in grades K (who were NOT screened at their annual health physical), 3rd and 7th, be screened for vision and hearing difficulties.
Any child from any grade who is having difficulty in class OR has been recommended to be screened by their teacher should contact Mrs. Settelmaier at k.settelmaier@sjschoolva.org to request a consent form for you to complete.
Please complete the consent forms that will come home and return to their classroom teacher by Tuesday, September 29th, 2026 in order for your child to be screened. The screening will be conducted on the morning of Tuesday, October 6th, 2026.
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**VOLUNTEERS NEEDED** for the vision and hearing health screenings.
| | | REGISTER for the Color Run! | | REGISTRATION OPENS - Wednesday, September 23!! | |
Environmental Club
*Grades 6-8th*
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Get Ready to Get Colorful!
The Boosterthon Color Run is coming! Our school’s favorite fun run is super exciting - a colorful experience students won’t want to miss! Students will run, walk, dance, and cheer as they make their way through colorful bursts of powder! A high-energy celebration of school spirit, teamwork, and FUN! Let's go, Saints!
Registration will open soon, so stay tuned for more details. In the meantime, we’re looking for event sponsors to help make this year’s Color Run a huge success! Sponsorship opportunities are available at several levels, with options to showcase your business and support our students and school! We'd love your support!
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Catholic Youth Organization Basketball
Calling all coaches and players for the 2026-2027 season!
St. Joseph Catholic Church & School offers basketball for boys and girls
in grades 4 - 8
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EVALUATIONS take place the weeks of October 19 and October 26 [no one is cut]
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PRACTICES will be twice a week starting in November
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GAMES will be either Saturday or Sunday starting in December and running through March
Coaches and assistant coaches: register NOW through October 11
Save the Date: MANDATORY COACHES MEETING on November 12
Players: register NOW through October 18
Note: Coaches and assistant coaches must fulfill Child Protection Program requirements in order to serve
Registration cost: $100 per student Click HERE to register!
Any questions, please contact parish representative,
Stephen Paquette, sjscyo@sjschoolva.org
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All recess and lunch volunteers must be compliant with the Child Protection Program. Please see the school website for more information. A great way to fulfill the 12 hour family service/volunteer requirement!
Recess: Please arrive at the front office at 11:10am for 11:15-1:15 recess.
Lunch: Please arrive at the front office at 11:25am for 11:30-1:30 lunch.
Please sign up only if you can volunteer the whole two hours.
Questions or last minute cancellation? Please call the school office at 703-880-4350.
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Bishop O'Connell Open House
October 4, 2026
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Discover the O'Connell tradition of excellence at our annual Open House!
Explore our school at your own pace and let your student's interests lead the way. Families can chat with teachers, watch a performance, discover visual arts, check out athletics, browse clubs, and so much more! Simultaneous breakout sessions will focus on Academics, Campus Ministry, and the Student Experience to give families a deeper understanding of our school and what students can expect at Bishop O'Connell.
Open to 7th and 8th grade families.
RSVP Here
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JP Shadow Days - Sign Up Today!
Schedule a shadow day at Saint John Paul the Great! Shadow days give prospective students the chance to see life at JP firsthand! Shadow guests are paired with a current JP student for an entire school day. They attend classes, meet teachers, and enjoy a complimentary lunch from the cafeteria. This is a great way for prospective students to envision themselves as JP students! Sign up here!
Link: https://jpthegreat.fsenrollment.com/portal/new_inquiry
Open House at John Paul the Great- Sunday, November 1
Saint John Paul the Great’s Open House is fun for the whole family! Learn more about our rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, competitive athletics, inspiring visual and performing arts, and abundant extracurricular opportunities. Meet students, faculty, coaches, administration, and parents to learn more about the programs you love. Pre-register here!
Link: https://jpthegreat.fsenrollment.com/portal/new_inquiry
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St. Joseph Catholic Church
Parish Breakfast
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The Men's Ministry is hosting the next Saints & Spirits on Monday, September 28th at 7:30pm at the Mitchell Family's home. All are welcome and encouraged to attend and bring a friend. Please RSVP to Charlie Mitchell at charles.mitchell11@gmail.com if you plan to attend.
For those unfamiliar, Saints & Spirits is an opportunity to learn about and discuss the lives and teachings of the saints, while also enjoying fellowship and spirits. The general format is two presentations on saints followed by discussion on each with breaks to enjoy and learn about different spirits (usually whiskey). This is a free event, but donations are accepted to help cover costs (but not required to attend). You can also volunteer to bring a whiskey or present about a saint (the help is welcome and appreciated!).
Hope to see you on September 28th!
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St. Joseph Catholic School has implemented a 12-hour family service requirement. All families are encouraged to participate, and many opportunities exist to volunteer time, talent, or treasure, including class field trips, parties or other classroom help, cafeteria, recess and hands-on activities such as art or outdoor classroom activities. The PTO also has numerous opportunities such as the annual auction, Pizza Friday, Used Uniform sales, Donut Sundays, etc. All volunteers must complete the Child Protection Program as they will have substantial contact with students. Families that do not participate in the service program will be charged a $120.00 fee, or partial fee of $10 per hour for hours not volunteered.
**Deadline for completing and submitting volunteer hours for the 2026-2027 school year is May 31, 2027. LOG YOUR HOURS BELOW!
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Stay Connected!
SJS Instagram, X, and Facebook
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