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Dear Families,
This weekend I found myself thinking about our students and how to best support and guide them. As part of their secondary teaching contingent, parents are the first, I decided to start a novena to St. Philomena. I asked her to watch over our students and school as we all work together in supporting the children in growing spiritually, educationally and emotionally.
On November 2nd Mrs. Culligan and the IT team will be updating passwords for our students. You will receive an email from IT on Monday the 2nd after school with your students updated information.
On Friday November 13th we will have our Veterans Day Mass and celebration. The 3rd grade leads us in Mass. All veterans are invited to the reception in Hall C after Mass. The students will be brought to Hall C by the NJHS students helping. If your child will be attending the event with their veteran please let their homeroom teacher know.
Looking forward to seeing everyone Thursday night at Trunk or Treat. I heard we are at capacity with trunks so that is amazing!
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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Please note that Extended Day will close at 5:00pm on October 29 due to Trunk or Treat.
(Professional Development Day for Teachers)
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The PTO is excited to welcome registered families to our most Spook-tabular event of the year! The parking lot will open to vehicles at 5pm! Listen for the bell to start trick or treating around 6:15pm. Please keep our shared Catholic values in mind when planning decorations and costumes. Parking passes will be emailed on Wednesday to registered participants.
To make sure we have enough candy and a safe environment for all of our kids, please keep the following guidelines in mind:
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No Walk-ins Allowed: Entry is strictly limited to registered vehicles or those with a buddy pass.
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Headcount Matters: We use this final registration list to ensure our trunk or treat hosts buy the perfect amount of candy for our registered guests.
Thank you so much for your understanding and cooperation as we get ready for a spooktacular night!
Keep an eye out for our friends from the Herndon Police Department, who are back to support us again this year! Their vehicles will be on-site to ensure a safe, secure, and fun evening for all our families....they may even have some treats to hand out!
| | Congrats SJS Cheerleaders! | | Congratulations are in order for our SJS cheerleading team! They marched in the Herndon Homecoming Parade and took home FIRST PLACE in the Performing Arts category! We are so proud! Go Saints! | | Leftover or Unwanted Halloween Candy? | | |
Do you have left over, unopened Halloween candy that could use a new home? Consider donating individually wrapped candy to bring a smile to those in need! The donated candy will be distributed in a few different places, including the Missions in the Philippines and to diocesan programs that support people in need in our local community! Mrs. Hitchcock is collecting unopened, individually wrapped Halloween candy for one week: Monday, November 2nd through Friday, November 6th. Please put all donations in a sealed, plastic baggie.
Students can place donations in a sealed plastic baggie in the collection box found outside the Resource Room until Friday, November 6th. Thank you for your help in bringing a small treat and a smile to those in need!
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Spirit Wear Store is now OPEN until November 1st
Whether it is your first or last year at SJS, commemorate this year with a custom 2026-2027 SJS Christmas ornament!
Orders should arrive before Thanksgiving Break.
Thank You! 8th Grade Coordinators
| | Volunteers Needed - PTO Pizza Fridays | | |
Calling All PTO Pizza Friday Volunteers!!
Got an hour to spare and a passion for spreading pizza joy to SJS students? We need your help to make PTO Pizza Friday run smoothly and put a smile on everyone's face!
- What you'll do: Help organize, distribute, and serve slices
- When: Every Friday in the SJS Cafeteria
No experience necessary - just bring your enthusiasm (and maybe a quick serving hand)!
Sign up today to claim your sport and be a Friday hero!
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Apply for 2027-2028 School Year
(New Students and Siblings of Current Students)
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SJS Families! Are you thinking about enrolling a younger sibling for next year, or maybe looking to bring your other children over to join the St. Joseph family? Now is the time! We have been blessed with an enormous amount of interest for the 2027-2028 school year so make sure to get any sibling applications submitted before space runs out!
Applications are being accepted now and can be emailed to Mrs. Monique Tuttle at m.tuttle@sjschoolva.org A non-refundable $150 application fee check can be mailed or dropped off at the school. (ATTN: Admissions).
| | | Veterans Day Mass and Reception | | Questions? Contact Mrs. Lyons at j.lyons@sjschoolva.org | | |
Welcome to The Logos Guild, our school’s new speech club!
Middle Schoolers, are you ready to speak with confidence and express your ideas with clarity? Through exciting games and creative storytelling, members will learn how to:
- Speak bravely in front of audiences large and small
- Think on your feet and build rock solid arguments using facts and logic
- Listen deeply and respect different points of view
Whether you are already a talker or looking to sharpen your speaking skills, or if you are quiet, hoping to find your voice, there is a place for you in our Guild! We are a supportive team where voices matter!
Join our first meeting on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 3:15 – 4:00 PM in Dr. L’s classroom, Room 44. Questions? Contact Dr. LaPrise, Mrs. Culligan, or Mrs. Bolka.
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November Service Project
Collection Begins November 9th thru 13th
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- BOY Fall/Winter Infant Clothing (0-3 mo, 3-6 mo, 12-18 mo, 18-24 mo, 2T & 3T)
- GIRL Fall/Winter Infant Clothing Girls Sizes 0-3 mo, 3-6 mo, 18-24 mo)
- Baby Bath Towels (Cloud Island, for example)
- Flannel, cotton, or sherpa fleece receiving blankets
- Baby Wash and Diaper Rash ointment
- Baby Nail Files/ Baby Hair brush/comb
- Baby Bottles
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- Handheld Infant Toys
- Pacifiers/Teethers/Thermometers
- Maternity pants, leggings (medium & large & XL sizes)
- Maternity winter tops (medium, large & XL sizes)
- Reclining Umbrella Strollers ex: Kolcraft Cloud Plus Lightweight--$80; Summer Infant 3D Mini Convenience--$60)
- $50 Gift cards for client needs & supplies (Amazon, Walmart, Target, Walgreens, Safeway, Giant)
- Checks made out to “A Woman’s Choice”
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Families may have received promotional emails from Jostens about the 2026–2027 SJS yearbook. These emails were sent earlier than intended, and yearbook orders are currently paused while we finalize the details. We will share ordering information with families as soon as it becomes available in late-winter/Early spring.
| | Volunteer for Lunch/Recess | | |
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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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 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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