June 11
Good morning parent(s)/guardian(s),
 
·  As the year comes to an end, I want to thank you for the privilege and the honor in working with you and your wonderful children. I want to personally thank you for your patience as I navigated this year and for always being so open and welcoming. On behalf of the entire faculty and staff, thank you for such a wonderful school year! We look forward to the pleasure of continuing to work with you on a team as we mold our children to reach their full capabilities as the next generation of Christian leaders. We pray that your family will be able to savor the delights of summer.
  • Summer Office Hours will begin on Friday, June 15 until August 22. The office will be open Mondays-Fridays, 9 -1 pm. We will close on July 4.
  • The School supply list and summer work will be posted on our website by Friday, June 15 under the “Parents and Students” tab.
·  This week's final updates and suggestions for helping your child(ren) can be found by clicking our weekly newsletter. Please note, this is the same as last week.
·  Friendly reminders:
  • For upcoming 8th-grade parents, today is the deadline to provide your feedback on the 8th-grade trip by clicking the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScIWy_1fnHBT-C-FAvmHpEml35JGPd2YeT4XLuaY-1jXkLsvA/viewform . Thus far, 6 parents have overwhelmingly decided in favor of the trip and the associated costs.
  • For upcoming middle school students, the one-time fee for the Chromebooks is $325, payable to St. Joseph’s Regional Catholic School by July 30.
  • For parents interested in the Extended Care Program (ECP) for next year, you should have received the following email. If not, please see below:
§  As we approach the end of the year, it is time to start looking towards childcare for next year (2018-2019). All St. Joseph's RCS students are eligible for our extended care program and are placed on our roster in a first-come, first-registered basis. There is a non-refundable $100 registration fee per child in order to enroll for ECP. This will be billed to TADS on June 30, 2018 along with the other school fees, if you return your paperwork to the school.
§  Please see the attached forms if you are interested in enrolling your child in the Extended Care Program.
§  -Registration Form: one per family, required to show which plan to be chosen and have the financial agreement signed
§  -Emergency Form: one per child. If you would like to update the current emergency form on file (if you are currently enrolled in ECP) please respond to this e-mail or call the main office to request a copy with the needed parts highlighted. If you are new to ECP or have changes needed to be made to the current Emergency Form on file then please fill out the blank copy attached to this e-mail.
§  -Guide to Regulated Child Care: one per family. Please sign and date the form and return for the new school year.
§  If you have any questions please feel free to e-mail ecp@stjosrcs.org or call the main office at 301-937-7154.
§  ecp-2018-19-registration-form (1).pdf 
§  Emergency Form.pdf 
§  Guide to Regulated Child Care (2).pdf 
  • (VERY IMPORTANT): You should have received an email to all families who already enrolled in the 2018- 2019 school year to sign the tuition agreement in TADS. Please complete this by Thursday, June 14. This will allow you to set up your tuition payment information. If you have not received this email, please contact accountant@stjosrcs.org for assistance.
    • When setting up your agreement, you may notice that tuition and the required fees (Enrollment/ Registration fee- $250 per student, Capital Improvement Fee- $100 per student, Yearbook Fee- $25 per family, Home and School fee- $ 25 per family) are lumped together. This is, unfortunately, a limitation of TADS. Please bear with us as we adjust to this new system.
    • This does NOT mean, however, that you will be required to pay all those charges at once.
      • You can choose to do so, but you can also make 11 payments.
      • The 11 payments will be the required fees on June 30 or July 1, and monthly tuition payments over 10 months starting on July 30. If you are interested in making the 11 payments, please email accountant@stjosrcs.org so that he will set up your account accordingly. In your email, you can state that you would like to pay the required fees on June 30 or July 1 and then make tuition payments over a 10 month period starting on July 30.
      • If you are a practicing Catholic, we have temporarily applied the Catholic rate for the upcoming school year. However, the rate will be changed in July if the Parish verification form and Parish Covenant are not submitted. Therefore, please submit these forms as soon as possible.  Please see attached for a copy of those forms. parish_verification_2018-19 (3).docx  parish_covenant_2018-2019.docx 
      • Please note, if you need to make any changes to the date of payment, due to the restrictions in TADS, we can only move payments to the 5th, 10th, 15th, and 20th of the month. Therefore, please contact the principal and the accountant at least 5 business days before the requested change.
    • For Catholic families, we have temporarily applied the Catholic rate. If you have not already done so, please make sure you submit the Parish verification and Parish Covenant forms this week to qualify for the practicing Catholic rate. The forms are attached for your convenience.
  • Due to scheduling conflicts and renovations over the summer, there will be no Vacation Bible School this year.
  • Interested in obtaining parent volunteer hours for the 2018 – 2019 school year over the summer? Parents do not have to be ADW Child Compliant in order to volunteer. This opportunity is open to only adults, therefore, unfortunately, children cannot be present during the specified volunteer times. To do so, please sign-up using the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0445acae2fa0fd0-summer1
·  Visit our website for updates and reminders by clicking here.
Have a blessed week!
June 4
Good morning parent(s)/guardian(s),
  • This week's updates and suggestions for helping your child(ren) can be found by clicking our weekly newsletter. The Builder 6.4.18.pdf 
  • Wonderful News Alert!
    • Enrollment for the 2018 – 2019 school year is very promising! As of May 30, we have 181 students registered for next year, up from 165 on June 30 last year. Kindergarten is currently full, and some classes are almost at capacity (24 students), such as 8th grade with only two slots available as well as 6th grade with four slots. The majority of classes have fewer than six slots available.
    • On Thursday, we officially became Blue Ribbon eligible by scoring in the Top 15% nationally in both Reading and Math for grades 2 -8. The next step to becoming a Blue Ribbon school includes the submission of a formal application to be selected as one of the 50 private schools nationwide who will be a recipient of the prestigious award. The application deadline will be around December 2018, with the determination made in September 2019. Please pray for us as we embark on this journey.
  • Friendly reminders:
    • There will be no hot lunch provided on Wednesday. Therefore, all students should bring a lunch.
    • (VERY IMPORTANT): You should have received an email to all families who already enrolled in the 2018- 2019 school year to sign the tuition agreement in TADS. Please complete this by Thursday, June 7. This will allow you to set up your tuition payment information.
      • On June 30, the following fees will be due:
        • Enrollment/ Registration fee- $250 per student
        • Capital Improvement Fee- $100 per student
        • Yearbook Fee- $25 per family
        • Home and School fee- $ 25 per family
      • On July 30, the first tuition payment for the 2018- 2019 school year will be due
      • For Catholic families, we have temporarily applied the Catholic rate. If you have not already done so, please make sure you submit the Parish verification and Parish Covenant forms this week to qualify for the practicing Catholic rate. The forms are attached for your convenience. parish_verification_2018-19.docx  parish_covenant_2018-2019 (2).docx 
    • Summer Office Hours will begin on Friday, June 15 until August 22. The office will be open Mondays-Fridays, 9 -1 pm. We will close on July 4.
    • If you are still looking for a summer camp, St. Ambrose in Cheverly is offering one. Please see the attached for further details. Summer Camp Brochure 2018.doc 
    • Due to scheduling conflicts and renovations over the summer, there will be no Vacation Bible School this year.
    • Interested in obtaining parent volunteer hours for the 2018 – 2019 school year over the summer? Parents do not have to be ADW Child Compliant in order to volunteer. This opportunity is open to only adults, therefore, unfortunately, children cannot be present during the specified volunteer times. To do so, please sign-up using the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0445acae2fa0fd0-summer1
  • Mason M. in 4th grade will be Principal of the Day on Friday, June 8 as he raised the most sponsorship money for the 5K. 7th grade will also be winning a pizza party due to having the highest class participation in the 5K/One mile. Congratulations, Mason and 7th grade!
  • Visit our website for updates and reminders by clicking here.
Have a blessed week!
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Buenos días padre (s) / tutor (es),
  • Las actualizaciones y sugerencias de esta semana para ayudar a su (s) hijo (s) se pueden encontrar haciendo clic en nuestro boletín semanal. The Builder 6.4.18.pdf  
  • ¡Maravillosa alerta de noticias!
    • Inscripción para el año escolar 2018 - 2019 es muy prometedor! A partir del 30 de mayo, tenemos 181 estudiantes registrados para el próximo año, en comparación con 165 el 30 de junio del año pasado. El jardín de infantes está actualmente lleno, y algunas clases están casi en su capacidad (24 estudiantes), como 8 th grado con solo dos máquinas tragamonedas disponibles, así como 6 th grado con cuatro ranuras. La mayoría de las clases tienen menos de seis espacios disponibles.
    • El jueves, nos convertimos oficialmente Blue Ribbon elegible al anotar en el Top 15% a nivel nacional en Lectura y Matemáticas para los grados 2 a 8 . El siguiente paso para convertirse en una escuela Blue Ribbon incluye la presentación de una solicitud formal para ser seleccionada como una de las 50 escuelas privadas a nivel nacional que recibirán el prestigioso premio. La fecha límite de solicitud será alrededor de diciembre de 2018, con la determinación hecha en Septiembre de 2019 . Por favor oren por nosotros mientras nos embarcamos en este viaje.
  • Recordatorios amistosos :
    • No habrá almuerzo caliente el miércoles. Por lo tanto, todos los estudiantes deben traer un almuerzo.
    • ( MUY IMPORTANTE ): Debería haber recibido un correo electrónico a todas las familias que ya se inscribieron en el año escolar 2018-2019 para firmar el acuerdo de matrícula en TADS. Por favor complete esto por Jueves, 7 de junio . Esto le permitirá configurar su información de pago de matrícula.
      • En 30 de Junio , las siguientes tarifas serán pagaderas:
        • Tarifa de inscripción / inscripción: $ 250 por estudiante
        • Cuota de mejora de capital: $ 100 por estudiante
        • Cuota anual: $ 25 por familia
        • Tarifa de casa y escuela: $ 25 por familia
      • En 30 de julio , el primer pago de matrícula para el año escolar 2018-2019 será debido
      • por Familias católicas , hemos aplicado temporalmente la tasa católica. Si aún no lo ha hecho, asegúrese de enviar los formularios de verificación parroquial y Pacto parroquial esta semana para calificar para el practicando Tasa católica. Los formularios están adjuntos para su conveniencia. parish_verification_2018-19.docx   parish_covenant_2018-2019 (2) .docx  
    • El horario de oficina de verano comenzará el viernes 15 de junio hasta el 22 de agosto. La oficina estará abierta de lunes a viernes, de 9 a 1 pm. Cerraremos el 4 de julio.
    • Si todavía está buscando un campamento de verano, St. Ambrose en Cheverly le ofrece uno. Por favor, mira el adjunto para más detalles. Folleto del campamento de verano 2018.doc  
    • Debido a conflictos de programación y renovaciones durante el verano, habrá ninguna Escuela Bíblica de Vacaciones este año.
    • Interesado en obtener horario de padres voluntarios para el año escolar 2018 - 2019 ¿durante el verano? Los padres no tienen que cumplir con el programa ADW Child para poder ser voluntarios. Esta oportunidad está abierta solo para adultos, por lo tanto Desafortunadamente, los niños no pueden estar presentes durante el tiempo voluntario especificado. Para hacerlo, regístrese por medio del siguiente enlace: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0445acae2fa0fd0-summer1
  • Mason M. en 4 th El grado será el director del día el viernes 8 de junio, ya que reunió la mayor cantidad de dinero para el patrocinio del 5K. 7 th grado también ganará una fiesta de pizza debido a tener la mayor participación en la clase en el 5K / One mile. Felicitaciones, Mason y 7 th ¡grado!
  • Visite nuestro sitio web para actualizaciones y recordatorios haciendo clic aquí .
¡Que tengas una bendita semana!
May 29
Good morning parent(s)/guardian(s),
  • This week's updates and suggestions for helping your child(ren) can be found by clicking our weekly newsletter. The Builder 5.28.18.pdf 
  • Due to scheduling conflicts and renovations in the school over the summer, there will, unfortunately, be no Vacation Bible School this year.
  • Interested in obtaining parent volunteer hours for the 2018 – 2019 school year over the summer? Here is your chance. Parents do not have to be ADW Child Compliant in order to volunteer. This opportunity is open to only adults, therefore, unfortunately, children cannot be present during the specified volunteer times. To do so, please sign-up using the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0445acae2fa0fd0-summer1
  • By Friday, we will be sending an email to all families enrolling in the 2018- 2019 school year to sign the tuition agreement in TADS. This will allow you to set up your tuition payment information. For Catholic families, please make sure you submit the Parish verification, and Parish Covenant forms this week to qualify for the practicing Catholic rate. The forms are attached for your convenience. Parish_Covenant 2018-2019.docx   parish_verification 2018-19.docx 
  • The CYO would like to announce our end-of-year banquet.  Please join us on Friday, June 1st, at 7 pm in the multi-purpose room to celebrate the accomplishments of our student-athletes this year.  We will come together in fellowship to celebrate the growth and accomplishments of all our participants.  Feel free to come as well if you would like to learn what CYO is all about and see how your child can be involved in sports through St. Joseph CYO next year. *Please bring any CYO uniforms to the banquet that need to be returned from this year or years past.  Thank you!
  • Did you know? Our students have scored in the Top 15% nationally in Reading all grades! Thank you to the wonderful partnership between parents and teachers in providing the support and structure for our students to flourish!
  • Log your HSA parent volunteer hours by clicking here. The deadline for logging all parent volunteers hours is TODAY, May 29.
  • Visit our website for updates and reminders by clicking here.
Have a blessed week!


Buenos días padre (s) / tutor (es),
  • Las actualizaciones y sugerencias de esta semana para ayudar a su (s) hijo (s) se pueden encontrar haciendo clic en nuestro boletín semanal. The Builder 5.28.18.pdf  
  • Debido a conflictos de programación y renovaciones en la escuela durante el verano, desafortunadamente, habrá ninguna Escuela Bíblica de Vacaciones este año.
  • Interesado en obtener horario de padres voluntarios para el año escolar 2018 - 2019 ¿durante el verano? Esta es tu oportunidad. Los padres no tienen que cumplir con el programa ADW Child para poder ser voluntarios. Esta oportunidad solo está disponible para adultos, por lo tanto, desafortunadamente, los niños no pueden estar presentes durante el tiempo voluntario especificado. Para hacerlo, regístrese por medio del siguiente enlace: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0445acae2fa0fd0-summer1
  • Para el viernes, enviaremos un correo electrónico a todas las familias que se inscriban en el año escolar 2018-2019 para firmar el acuerdo de matrícula en TADS. Esta le permitirá configurar su información de pago de matrícula. por Familias católicas , por favor asegúrese de enviar la verificación parroquial y los formularios del Pacto Parroquial esta semana para calificar para la tasa católica practicante. Los formularios están adjuntos para su conveniencia. Parish_Covenant 2018-2019.docx   parish_verification 2018-19.docx  
  • El CYO desea anunciar nuestro banquete de fin de año. Únase a nosotros en Viernes, 1 de junio S t , a las 7 pm en la sala de usos múltiples para celebrar los logros de nuestros estudiantes atletas este año. Nos uniremos en compañerismo para celebrar el crecimiento y los logros de todos nuestros participantes. No dude en venir si quiere saber de qué se trata CYO y cómo su hijo puede participar en los deportes a través de St. Joseph CYO el próximo año. * Por favor traiga cualquier uniforme de CYO al banquete que necesite ser devuelto este año o años pasados. ¡Gracias!
  • ¿Sabías? ¡Nuestros estudiantes han obtenido un puntaje del 15% superior a nivel nacional en Reading all grades! ¡Gracias a la maravillosa asociación entre padres y maestros al proporcionar el apoyo y la estructura para que nuestros estudiantes prosperen!
  • Registre las horas de trabajo voluntario para padres de HSA haciendo clic aquí . La fecha límite para registrar todas las horas de los padres voluntarios es HOY, 29 de mayo .
  • Visite nuestro sitio web para actualizaciones y recordatorios haciendo clic aquí .
¡Que tengas una bendita semana!
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May 21
Good morning parent(s)/guardian(s),
  • This week's updates and suggestions for helping your child(ren) can be found by clicking our weekly newsletter. The Builder 5.21.18.pdf 
  • By next week Friday, we will be sending an email to all families enrolling in the 2018- 2019 school year to sign the tuition agreement in TADS. This will allow you to set up your tuition payment information. For Catholic families, please make sure you submit the Parish verification, and Parish Covenant forms this week to qualify for the practicing Catholic rate. The forms are attached for your convenience. parish_verification_2018-19 (3).docx   parish_covenant_2018-2019 (2).docx 
  • The CYO would like to announce our end-of-year banquet.  Please join us on Friday, June 1st, at 7 pm in the multi-purpose room to celebrate the accomplishments of our student-athletes this year.  We will come together in fellowship to celebrate the growth and accomplishments of all our participants.  Feel free to come as well if you would like to learn what CYO is all about and see how your child can be involved in sports through St. Joseph CYO next year. *Please bring any CYO uniforms to the banquet that need to be returned from this year or years past.  Thank you!
  • Did you know? Our students have scored in the Top 15% nationally in Reading in Grades 1, 3-8! We are finalizing testing in 2nd grade currently, and the results are very promising.
  • BOOST scholarships for the 2018 - 2019 School Year are now available! The deadline to apply is TODAY, May 21 by 5 pm. Need help with your application? Visit us between 8-4 today in the main office! An acceptance letter from the school is required. For additional information, please visit: http://marylandpublicschools.org/Pag…/boost/application.aspx
  • Log your HSA parent volunteer hours by clicking here. The deadline for logging all parent volunteers hours is May 29.
  • Visit our website for updates and reminders by clicking here.
Have a blessed week!


Buenos días padre (s) / tutor (es),
  • Las actualizaciones y sugerencias de esta semana para ayudar a su (s) hijo (s) se pueden encontrar haciendo clic en nuestro boletín semanal. The Builder 5.21.18.pdf  
  • Para la próxima semana del viernes, enviaremos un correo electrónico a todas las familias que se inscriban en el año escolar 2018-2019 para firmar el acuerdo de matrícula en TADS. Esta le permitirá configurar su información de pago de matrícula. por Familias católicas , por favor asegúrese de enviar la verificación parroquial y los formularios del Pacto Parroquial esta semana para calificar para la tasa católica practicante. Los formularios están adjuntos para su conveniencia. parish_verification_2018-19 (3) .docx   parish_covenant_2018-2019 (2) .docx  
  • El CYO desea anunciar nuestro banquete de fin de año. Únase a nosotros en Viernes, 1 de junio S t , a las 7 pm en la sala de usos múltiples para celebrar los logros de nuestros estudiantes atletas este año. Nos uniremos en compañerismo para celebrar el crecimiento y los logros de todos nuestros participantes. No dude en venir si quiere saber de qué se trata CYO y cómo su hijo puede participar en los deportes a través de St. Joseph CYO el próximo año. * Por favor traiga cualquier uniforme de CYO al banquete que necesite ser devuelto este año o años pasados. ¡Gracias!
  • ¿Sabías? ¡Nuestros estudiantes han obtenido el 15% de los mejores en el nivel nacional en Lectura en los Grados 1, 3-8! Estamos finalizando probando en 2 Dakota del Norte grado actualmente, y los resultados son muy prometedores.
  • Becas BOOST para el año escolar 2018 - 2019 son ¡ya disponible! La fecha límite para aplicar es HOY, 21 de mayo a las 5 p.m. . ¿Necesitas ayuda con tu aplicación? Visítanos entre 8-4 hoy en la oficina principal! Se requiere una carta de aceptación de la escuela. Para obtener información adicional, visite: http://marylandpublicschools.org/Pagâ€|/boost/application.aspx
  • Registre las horas de trabajo voluntario para padres de HSA haciendo clic aquí . La fecha límite para registrar todas las horas de los padres voluntarios es 29 de mayo .
  • Visite nuestro sitio web para actualizaciones y recordatorios haciendo clic aquí .
¡Que tengas una bendita semana!
May 14
Good morning parent(s)/guardian(s),
  • This week's updates and suggestions for helping your child(ren) can be found by clicking our weekly newsletter. The Builder 5.14.18.pdf 
  • Our sincerest apologies for the recent erroneous text messages. We have made the required revisions and hopefully, all updates will be accurate for the remainder of the year.
  • In need of non-Virtus parent volunteer hours before the May 29 deadline? Sign-up for our booth @ Beltsville Day on Sunday, May 20. The event will run between 11:30 – 5:30 pm and volunteers can sign up for 1 hour increments, at your convenience. The deadline to sign-up is on Wednesday by 11 pm. Please sign-up using the following link:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4da4a828a3fe3-beltsville1
  • The Middle school spring play, After School Detectives, will be held on Saturday, May 19 at 7 pm. Doors open at 6:40 pm. The cost is $5/ per person. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please see the attached flier for additional details. play ad 2018.docx 
  • Please be aware that the annual Talent Show has been moved to Wednesday, May 30 @ 7 pm.
  • Did you know? So far, our 3rd, 4th, and 6th graders have scored in the Top 15% nationally in Reading (Blue Ribbon Level).
  • BOOST scholarships for the 2018 - 2019 School Year are now available! The deadline to apply is next week Monday, May 21 by 5 pm. Need help with your application? Visit us between 8-4 Mondays-Fridays in the main office! An acceptance letter from the school is required. For additional information, please visit: http://marylandpublicschools.org/Pag…/boost/application.aspx
  • This is a friendly reminder to all families returning for the 2018- 2019 school year to submit the Parish verification form. Practicing Catholic families must also submit the Parish Covenant form as well.
    • The first day of school for the 2018 – 2019 school year has been determined as Wednesday, August 29. It will be a noon dismissal.
  • Log your HSA parent volunteer hours by clicking here. The deadline for logging all parent volunteers hours is May 29.
  • Visit our website for updates and reminders by clicking here.
Have a blessed week!​

Buenos días padre (s) / tutor (es),
  • Las actualizaciones y sugerencias de esta semana para ayudar a su (s) hijo (s) se pueden encontrar haciendo clic en nuestro boletín semanal. The Builder 5.14.18.pdf  
  • Nuestras más sinceras disculpas por los recientes mensajes de texto erróneos. Hemos realizado las revisiones necesarias y, con suerte, todas las actualizaciones serán precisas durante el resto del año.
  • En necesidad de horario de voluntariado para padres que no son Virtus antes de la fecha límite del 29 de mayo ? Regístrese en nuestro stand @ Beltsville Day el domingo 20 de mayo. El evento se desarrollará entre las 11:30 y las 5:30 p.m. y los voluntarios pueden inscribirse en incrementos de 1 hora, a su conveniencia. La fecha límite para inscribirse es el miércoles a las 11 pm. Por favor regístrese con el siguiente enlace: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4da4a828a3fe3-beltsville1
  • El juego de primavera de la escuela media, After School Detectives, se llevará a cabo el Sábado, 19 de mayo a las 7 p.m. . Las puertas se abren a las 6:40 p.m. El costo es de $ 5 / por persona. Todos los niños deben estar acompañados por un adulto. Por favor, consulte el folleto adjunto para obtener detalles adicionales. juego ad 2018.docx  
  • Tenga en cuenta que la publicación anual Concurso de talentos ha sido movido a Miércoles, 30 de mayo a las 7 p.m.
  • ¿Sabías? Hasta ahora, nuestros 3 rd 4 th y 6 th los graduados han obtenido el 15% de los mejores en el nivel nacional en lectura (nivel Blue Ribbon).
  • Becas BOOST para el año escolar 2018 - 2019 son ¡ya disponible! La fecha límite para aplicar es la próxima semana el lunes, 21 de mayo a las 5 p.m. . ¿Necesitas ayuda con tu aplicación? Visítanos entre 8-4 de lunes a viernes en la oficina principal. Se requiere una carta de aceptación de la escuela. Para obtener información adicional, visite: http://marylandpublicschools.org/Pagâ€|/boost/application.aspx
  • Esta es un recordatorio amistoso para todas las familias que regresan para el año escolar 2018-2019 para enviar el formulario de verificación parroquial. Practicando familias católicas también debe enviar el formulario de Pacto Parroquial.
    • los primer dia de escuela para el 2018 - 2019 año escolar ha sido determinado como Miércoles, 29 de agosto. Será un despido al mediodía.
  • Registre las horas de trabajo voluntario para padres de HSA haciendo clic aquí . La fecha límite para registrar todas las horas de los padres voluntarios es 29 de mayo .
  • Visite nuestro sitio web para actualizaciones y recordatorios haciendo clic aquí .
¡Que tengas una bendita semana!
May 7
Good morning parent(s)/guardian(s),
  • This week's updates and suggestions for helping your child(ren) can be found by clicking our weekly newsletter. The Builder 5.7.18.pdf  
  • The enrollment for 2018 – 2019 school year is very promising. Our kindergarten program is officially full (all new applicants will be waitlisted) and multiple classes have fewer than 6 spots available.
  • Next year, we will be moving all tuition and fee payments to TADS. Therefore, please set up your payment information for the upcoming school year in TADS.
  • Thank you for ensuring that your child is dressed according to the Student dress code (pages 26-29). Those out of uniform will receive friendly reminders this week to make the necessary corrections. Some of the best-dressed students will be photographed and memorialized on our Facebook page for the remainder of the school year.
  • Did you know? Our current 8th-grade students scored in the Top 15% nationally in May (Blue Ribbon level) in Reading, Mathematics, & Algebra! What a legacy! Which class will follow suit?
  • BOOST scholarships for the 2018 - 2019 School Year are now available! The deadline to apply is May 21 by 5 pm. Need help with your application? Visit us between 8-4 Mondays-Fridays in the main office or tomorrow, May 8 between 5:30 and 6:30 pm! An acceptance letter from the school is required. For additional information, please visit: http://marylandpublicschools.org/Pag…/boost/application.aspx
  • This is a friendly reminder to all families returning for the 2018- 2019 school year to submit the Parish verification form. Practicing Catholic families must also submit the Parish Covenant form as well.
    • The first day of school for the 2018 – 2019 school year has been determined as Wednesday, August 29. It will be a noon dismissal.
  • Log your HSA parent volunteer hours by clicking here. The deadline for logging all parent volunteers hours is May 29.
  • Visit our website for updates and reminders by clicking here.
Have a blessed week!


Buenos días padre (s) / tutor (es),
  • Las actualizaciones y sugerencias de esta semana para ayudar a su (s) hijo (s) se pueden encontrar haciendo clic en nuestro boletín semanal. The Builder 5.7.18.pdf 
  • los inscripción para 2018 - 2019 el año escolar es muy prometedor. Nuestro programa de kínder está oficialmente lleno (todos los nuevos solicitantes estarán en la lista de espera) y varias clases tienen menos de 6 plazas disponibles.
  • El próximo año, nos moveremos todos matrícula y tarifa pagos a TADS . Por lo tanto, configure su información de pago para el próximo año escolar en TADS.
  • Gracias por asegurarse de que su hijo esté vestido de acuerdo con el Código de vestimenta del estudiante (páginas 26-29). Aquellos sin uniforme recibirán recordatorios amistosos esta semana para hacer las correcciones necesarias. Algunos de los estudiantes mejor vestidos serán fotografiados y conmemorados en nuestra página de Facebook por el resto del año escolar.
  • ¿Sabías? Nuestra actual 8 th los estudiantes de la escuela primaria obtuvieron calificaciones en el Top 15% a nivel nacional en mayo ( Nivel Blue Ribbon ) en Lectura, Matemáticas y Álgebra! ¡Qué legado! ¿Qué clase seguirá el juego?
  • Becas BOOST para el año escolar 2018 - 2019 son ¡ya disponible! La fecha límite para aplicar es 21 de mayo a las 5 p.m. . ¿Necesitas ayuda con tu aplicación? ¡Visítanos entre 8-4 de lunes a viernes en la oficina principal o mañana, 8 de mayo de 5:30 a 6:30 p.m.! Se requiere una carta de aceptación de la escuela. Para obtener información adicional, visite: http://marylandpublicschools.org/Pagâ€|/boost/application.aspx
  • Esta es un recordatorio amistoso para todas las familias que regresan para el año escolar 2018-2019 para enviar el formulario de verificación parroquial. Practicando familias católicas también debe enviar el formulario de Pacto Parroquial.
    • los primer dia de escuela para el 2018 - 2019 año escolar ha sido determinado como Miércoles, 29 de agosto. Será un despido al mediodía.
  • Registre las horas de trabajo voluntario para padres de HSA haciendo clic aquí . La fecha límite para registrar todas las horas de los padres voluntarios es 29 de mayo .
  • Visite nuestro sitio web para actualizaciones y recordatorios haciendo clic aquí .
¡Que tengas una bendita semana!
April 30
Good morning parent(s)/guardian(s),
  • This week's updates and suggestions for helping your child(ren) can be found by clicking our weekly newsletter. The Builder 4.30.18.pdf 
  • This week, we celebrate one of the most important professions from which all other professions depend- Teachers! The success of our community is largely dependent on what they do every day.
    • Tomorrow, please send in a personal note, poem, or drawing for your child’s teacher
    • Wednesday, if you are able, some classroom supplies or a book from the Book Fair
    • Thursday, if you are able, something to cultivate the mind, body, and spirit
    • Friday, if possible, something to enjoy leisure time
  • We are excited to celebrate Grandparent’s Day on Wednesday! Please let your special visitors know that during the day, they can conveniently use the faculty restrooms.
  • Friendly reminder that Friday is a noon dismissal. If your child is attending ECP/After-care, please bring lunch.
  • Did you know? Approximately 90% of our 8th-grade students were selected to attend their first choice High School- including some of the most prestigious Catholic schools in the nation, including Gonzaga, Elizabeth Seton, The Heights, Good Counsel, DeMatha, and Saint Vincent Pallotti.
  • BOOST scholarships for the 2018 - 2019 School Year are now available! The deadline to apply is May 21 by 5 pm. An acceptance letter from the school is required. For additional information, please visit:http://marylandpublicschools.org/Pag…/boost/application.aspx
  • This is a friendly reminder to all families returning for the 2018- 2019 school year to submit the Parish verification form. Practicing Catholic families must also submit the Parish Covenant form as well.
    • The first day of school for the 2018 – 2019 school year has been determined Wednesday, August 29.as
  • Log your HSA parent volunteer hours by clicking here. The deadline for logging all parent volunteers hours is May 29.
  • Visit our website for updates and reminders by clicking here.
Have a blessed week!


Buenos días padre (s) / tutor (es),
  • Las actualizaciones y sugerencias de esta semana para ayudar a su (s) hijo (s) se pueden encontrar haciendo clic en nuestro boletín semanal. The Builder 4.30.18.pdf 
  • Esta semana, celebramos una de las profesiones más importantes de la que dependen todas las demás profesiones- Maestros! El éxito de nuestra comunidad depende en gran medida de lo que hacen todos los días.
    • Mañana, por favor envíe una nota personal, un poema o un dibujo para el maestro de su hijo
    • Miércoles, si puede, algunos útiles escolares o un libro de la Feria del Libro
    • Jueves, si puedes, algo para cultivar la mente, el cuerpo y el espíritu
    • Viernes, si es posible, algo para disfrutar el tiempo libre
  • Estamos emocionados de celebrar El día de los abuelos el miércoles ! Informe a sus visitantes especiales que durante el día pueden usar convenientemente los baños de la facultad.
  • Recordatorio amistoso que El viernes es una despedida al mediodía . Si su hijo asiste a ECP / After-care, por favor traiga el almuerzo.
  • ¿Sabías? Aproximadamente el 90% de nuestros 8 th los estudiantes de grado fueron seleccionados para asistir a su primera escuela secundaria elegida, incluidas algunas de las escuelas católicas más prestigiosas de la nación, incluidas Gonzaga, Elizabeth Seton, The Heights, Good Counsel, DeMatha y Saint Vincent Pallotti.
  • Becas BOOST para el año escolar 2018 - 2019 ya están disponibles! La fecha límite para aplicar es 21 de mayo a las 5 p.m. . Se requiere una carta de aceptación de la escuela. Para obtener información adicional, visite:http://marylandpublicschools.org/Pagâ€|/boost/application.aspx
  • Esta es un recordatorio amistoso para todas las familias que regresan para el año escolar 2018-2019 para enviar el formulario de verificación parroquial. Las familias católicas en práctica también deben enviar el formulario de Pacto Parroquial.
    • El primer día de clases para el año escolar 2018 - 2019 ha sido determinado Miércoles, 29 de agosto. como
  • Registre las horas de trabajo voluntario para padres de HSA haciendo clic aquí . La fecha límite para registrar todas las horas de los padres voluntarios es 29 de mayo .
  • Visite nuestro sitio web para actualizaciones y recordatorios haciendo clic aquí .
¡Que tengas una bendita semana!
April 23
Good morning parent(s)/guardian(s),
  • This week's updates and suggestions for helping your child(ren) can be found by clicking our weekly newsletter. The Builder 4.23.18.pdf 
  • Thank you, HSA for hosting such a wonderful event. Special thanks to Mr. Conaty, Ms. Schwenz, Ms. Reeser, Ms. McCullough, and all the volunteers who made this possible. Thank you to all of our sponsors, including Swahili Village, Hillandale Smiles, Wawa, Pongos, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Milk and Honey whose generosity is greatly appreciated! Modell’s has also provided a complementary coupon that expires on May 17 for 15% discount on your purchases. Attached is the digital coupon for your convenience. Modell's StJosephs (2).pdf ​​​​​​​
  • Did you know? One of our 8th-graders is the recent recipient of the 2018 National Junior Honor Society Outstanding Achievement Award. This national competitive award was based on meeting the following criteria: JHS members who have demonstrated excellence in the five pillars of NJHS: scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. 
  • St. Hugh’s Youth Group is hosting a Family Game Night on April 27 between 6 and 9 pm. For more information, please click the following link: Youth Game night 2011 (2).ppt ​​​​​​​
  • BOOST scholarships for the 2018 - 2019 School Year are now available! The deadline to apply is May 21 by 5 pm. For additional information, please visit: http://marylandpublicschools.org/Pag…/boost/application.aspx
  • This is a friendly reminder to all families returning for the 2018- 2019 school year to submit the Parish verification form. Practicing Catholic families must also submit the Parish Covenant form as well.
    • The first day of school for the 2018 – 2019 school year has been determined Wednesday, August 29.as
  • Log your HSA parent volunteer hours by clicking here. The deadline for logging all parent volunteers hours is May 29.
  • Visit our website for updates and reminders by clicking here.
Have a blessed week!


Buenos días padre (s) / tutor (es),
  • Las actualizaciones y sugerencias de esta semana para ayudar a su (s) hijo (s) se pueden encontrar haciendo clic en nuestro boletín semanal. The Builder 4.23.18.pdf 
  • Gracias, HSA por organizar un evento tan maravilloso. Un agradecimiento especial al Sr. Conaty, la Sra. Schwenz, la Sra. Reeser, la Sra. McCullough, y todos los voluntarios que hicieron esto posible. ¡Gracias a todos nuestros patrocinadores, incluyendo Swahili Village, Hillandale Smiles, Wawa, Pongos, Buffalo Wild Wings, y Milk and Honey cuya generosidad es muy apreciada! Modell's también ha proporcionado una complementario cupón que vence el 17 de mayo con un 15% de descuento apagado tus compras Adjunto está el cupón digital. Modell's StJosephs (2).pdf 
  • ¿Sabías? Uno de nuestros 8 th -graders es el destinatario reciente de la Premio de Logro Sobresaliente de la Sociedad Nacional de Honor 2018 . Este premio competitivo nacional se basó en el cumplimiento de los siguientes criterios: miembros de JHS que han demostrado excelencia en los cinco pilares de NJHS: becas, servicio, liderazgo, carácter y ciudadanía.
  • S t. Hugh's Youth Group está organizando una Noche de juegos familiares el 27 de abril entre las 6 y las 9 pm. Para obtener más información, haga clic en el siguiente enlace: Youth Game night 2011 (2).ppt 
  • Becas BOOST para el año escolar 2018 - 2019 ya están disponibles! La fecha límite para aplicar es 21 de mayo a las 5 p.m. . Para obtener información adicional, visite: http://marylandpublicschools.org/Pagâ€|/boost/application.aspx
  • Este es un recordatorio amigable para todas las familias que regresan para el año escolar 2018-2019 para enviar el formulario de verificación parroquial. Las familias católicas en práctica también deben enviar el formulario de Pacto Parroquial.
    • El primer día de clases para el año escolar 2018 - 2019 ha sido determinado Miércoles, 29 de agosto. como
  • Registre las horas de trabajo voluntario para padres de HSA haciendo clic aquí . La fecha límite para registrar todas las horas de los padres voluntarios es 29 de mayo .
  • Visite nuestro sitio web para actualizaciones y recordatorios haciendo clic aquí .
¡Que tengas una bendita semana!
April 16
Good morning parent(s)/guardian(s),
  • This week's updates and suggestions for helping your child(ren) can be found by clicking our weekly newsletter. The Builder 4.16.18.pdf 
  • Saturday is your day to spend quality time with your family while taking care of the temple that the Lord has provided (your body) in our Annual 5K and 1-mile Fun Run! For more information, please visit:https://stjos5k.org/
  •  BOOST scholarships for the 2018 - 2019 School Year are now available! The deadline to apply is May 21. For additional information, please visit: http://marylandpublicschools.org/Pag…/boost/application.aspx
  • This is a friendly reminder to all families returning for the 2018- 2019 school year to submit the Parish verification form. Practicing Catholic families must also submit the Parish Covenant form as well.
    • The first day of school for the 2018 – 2019 school year has been determined Wednesday, August 29.as
  • Log your HSA parent volunteer hours by clicking here. The deadline for logging all parent volunteers hours is May 29.
  • Visit our website for updates and reminders by clicking here.
Have a blessed week!


Buenos días padre (s) / tutor (es),
  • Las actualizaciones y sugerencias de esta semana para ayudar a su (s) hijo (s) se pueden encontrar haciendo clic en nuestro boletín semanal. The Builder 4.16.18.pdf ​​​​​​​
  • El sábado es su día para pasar tiempo de calidad con su familia mientras cuida el templo que el Señor ha provisto (su cuerpo) en nuestro 5 km anuales y 1 milla Carrera divertida ! Para mayor información por favor visite: https://stjos5k.org/
  • Becas BOOST para el año escolar 2018 - 2019 son ¡ya disponible! La fecha límite para aplicar es 21 de mayo . Para obtener información adicional, visite:http://marylandpublicschools.org/Pagâ€|/boost/application.aspx
  • Esta es un recordatorio amistoso para todas las familias que regresan para el año escolar 2018-2019 para enviar el formulario de verificación parroquial. Las familias católicas en práctica también deben enviar el formulario de Pacto Parroquial.
    • El primer día de clases para el año escolar 2018 - 2019 ha sido determinado como Miércoles, 29 de agosto.
  • Registre las horas de trabajo voluntario para padres de HSA haciendo clic aquí . La fecha límite para registrar todas las horas de los padres voluntarios es 29 de mayo .
  • Visite nuestro sitio web para actualizaciones y recordatorios haciendo clic aquí .
¡Que tengas una bendita semana!

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April 9
Good morning parent(s)/guardian(s),
​
 I hope you had a blessed Holy Week and a joyful Easter!
  • This week's updates and suggestions for helping your child(ren) can be found by clicking our weekly newsletter. The Builder 4.9.18.pdf 
  •  BOOST scholarships for the 2018 - 2019 School Year are now available! The deadline to apply is May 21. For additional information, please visit: http://marylandpublicschools.org/Pag…/boost/application.aspx
  • The Wednesday Hot dog lunch that was canceled due to the inclement weather will be held this Wednesday, April 11. All Wednesday lunches will be pushed back one week.
  • Volunteers are desperately needed for hot lunches on Wednesday. Please use the following link to volunteer: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0e4ba5ad23a3fa7-april2  
  • Please return your rice bowls this week, if you have not already done so.
  • St. Joseph’s was selected as one of the Top performing schools in The Cyber-Robotics Coding Competitions (CRCC) Intelitek STEM and CTE Education Foundation! Students participated in a Robotics Coding experience under the guidance of our wonderful technology teacher, Ms. Madarang. We sent our 2 Top performers- Isabel and James to represent us in Washington, D.C. They placed 6th out of the Top 21 coders from the participating schools. Go Tigers!
  • St. Joseph’s nominee for the Golden Apple Award Award is the one and only- Mrs. Marie Altemus! Thank you, parents, for your invaluable feedback during this selection process.
  • This is a friendly reminder to all families returning for the 2018- 2019 school year to submit the Parish verification form. Practicing Catholic families must also submit the Parish Covenant form as well.
    • The first day of school for the 2018 – 2019 school year has been determined as Wednesday, August 29.
  • Parents of 7th-graders: This is a friendly reminder of the opportunity for 7th graders to take the Pre-HSPT assessment at Bishop McNamara High School. “The Pre-HSPT offers current 7th-grade students the opportunity to preview the entrance exam, the High School Placement Test, administered by the Archdiocese of Washington and accepted by 11 Catholic high schools, including Bishop McNamara High School” (Bishop McNamara, 2018). “Thank you” to the Szczepanski family for sharing this wonderful opportunity.For more information, please visit: https://www.bmhs.org/page.cfm?p=3144  
  • Log your HSA parent volunteer hours by clicking here. The deadline for logging all parent volunteers hours is fast approaching!
  • Visit our website for updates and reminders by clicking here.
Have a blessed week!


Buenos días padre (s) / tutor (es),
  ¡Espero que hayas tenido una bendita Semana Santa y una feliz Pascua!
  • Las actualizaciones y sugerencias de esta semana para ayudar a su (s) hijo (s) se pueden encontrar haciendo clic en nuestro boletín semanal. The Builder 4.9.18.pdf 
  • Becas BOOST para el año escolar 2018 - 2019 ya están disponibles! La fecha límite para aplicar es 21 de mayo . Para obtener información adicional, visite: http: // marylandpublicschools.org/Pagâ€| /boost/application.aspx
  • El miércoles, 11 de abril, se llevará a cabo el almuerzo de perros calientes que se canceló debido a las inclemencias del tiempo. Todos los almuerzos de los miércoles serán retrasados una semana.
  • Los voluntarios son desesperadamente necesarios para almuerzos calientes el miércoles. Por favor use el siguiente enlace para ser voluntario: http://www.signupgenius.com/go / 30e0e4ba5ad23a3fa7-abril2
  • Por favor devuelva sus tazones de arroz esta semana, si aún no lo ha hecho.
  • St. Joseph's fue seleccionado como una de las escuelas de mayor rendimiento en las competiciones de codificación de Cyber-Robotics (CRCC) Intelitek STEM y CTE Education Foundation. Los estudiantes participaron en una experiencia de Codificación de Robótica bajo la guía de nuestra maravillosa maestra de tecnología, la Sra. Madarang. Enviamos a nuestros 2 mejores artistas: Isabel y James para que nos representen en Washington, DC Ellos colocaron 6 th de los mejores 21 codificadores de las escuelas participantes. ¡Vamos tigres!
  • ¡La nominada de San José para el Premio Golden Apple Award es la única y única Señora Marie Altemus! Gracias, padres, por sus invaluables comentarios durante este proceso de selección.
  • Esta es un recordatorio amistoso para todas las familias que regresan para el año escolar 2018-2019 para enviar el formulario de verificación parroquial. Las familias católicas en práctica también deben enviar el formulario de Pacto Parroquial.
    • El primer día de clases para el año escolar 2018 - 2019 ha sido determinado como Miércoles, 29 de agosto.
  • Padres de 7 th -grados : Este es un recordatorio amistoso de la oportunidad para que los estudiantes de 7 ° grado tomen la evaluación Pre-HSPT en Bishop McNamara High School. "Pre-HSPT ofrece a los estudiantes actuales de séptimo grado la oportunidad de obtener una vista previa del examen de ingreso, el examen de ubicación de escuela secundaria, administrado por la Arquidiócesis de Washington y aceptado por 11 escuelas secundarias católicas, incluida Bishop McNamara High School" (Obispo McNamara, 2018). â € œGraciasâ € a la familia Szczepanski por compartir esta maravillosa oportunidad. Para mayor información por favor visite: https://www.bmhs.org/ page.cfm? p = 3144  
  • Registre las horas de trabajo voluntario para padres de HSA haciendo clic aquí . ¡La fecha límite para registrar las horas de todos los padres voluntarios se acerca rápidamente!
  • Visite nuestro sitio web para actualizaciones y recordatorios haciendo clic aquí .
¡Que tengas una bendita semana!
March 26
Good morning parent(s)/guardian(s),
  • As you experience the week that changed the world next week, we wish you and your families a blessed Holy Week and a joyous Easter!
  • Thank you to the following individuals for their hard work in organizing and executing such a wonderful celebration of diversity during Saturday's Multicultural Night: Ms. Danielson, Ms. Fernandez, Ms. Bandong, Mr. Ben, Mr. Solozano, Ms. Choula, Ms. Schwenz, Ms. McCullough, and all of the wonderful parent volunteers who assisted before, during, and after the event. Thank you to the parents for dressing our children in their national garb and equally wearing their stunning national attires. Pictures and videos from the event will be posted on Facebook and Twitter today.
  • This week's updates and suggestions for helping your child(ren) can be found by clicking our weekly newsletter. The Builder 3.26.18.pdf 
  •  This is a friendly reminder to all families returning for the 2018- 2019 school year to submit the Parish verification form. Practicing Catholic families must also submit the Parish Covenant form as well. parish_verification_2018-19.docx     parish_covenant_2018-2019.docx 
    • The first day of school for the 2018 – 2019 school year has been determined to be Wednesday, August 29.
  • If you are looking for a summer camp for your little one(s), Good Knight Castle is offering GKCEN_camp_2018.pdf  a St. Joseph’s discount. For additional information, please click on the attached flyer. 
  • Please see the attached communication from HSA regarding the HSA Board Positions that are available during the 2018 – 2019 school year. HSA Positions.docx 
  • This is a friendly reminder that there is a noon dismissal on Wednesday with no ECP available. Therefore, please make sure your child(ren) are picked up by noon. 
  • Log your HSA parent volunteer hours by clicking here.
  • Visit our website for updates and reminders by clicking here.
Have a blessed week!


Buenos días padre (s) / tutor (es),
  • A medida que experimente la semana que cambió el mundo la próxima semana, le deseamos a usted y a sus familias un bendita Semana Santa y una alegre Pascua !
  • Gracias a los siguientes individuos por su arduo trabajo en la organización y ejecución de una celebración tan maravillosa de la diversidad durante la Noche Multicultural del sábado: Sra. Danielson, Sra. Fernández, Sra. Bandong, Sr. Ben, Sr. Solozano, Sra. Choula, Sra. . Schwenz, la Sra. McCullough, y todos los maravillosos padres voluntarios que asistieron antes, durante y después del evento. Gracias a los padres por vestir a nuestros niños con su atuendo nacional e igualmente usar sus impresionantes atuendos nacionales. Las fotos y los videos del evento se publicarán hoy en Facebook y Twitter.
  • Las actualizaciones y sugerencias de esta semana para ayudar a su (s) hijo (s) se pueden encontrar haciendo clic en nuestro boletín semanal. The Builder 3.26.18.pdf  
  • Este es un recordatorio amigable para todas las familias que regresan para el año escolar 2018-2019 para enviar el formulario de verificación parroquial. Las familias católicas en práctica también deben enviar el formulario de Pacto Parroquial. parish_verification_2018-19.docx  parish_covenant_2018-2019.docx  
    • Se ha determinado que el primer día de clases para el año escolar 2018 - 2019 será el miércoles 29 de agosto.
  • Si está buscando un campamento de verano para su (s) hijo (s), Good Knight Castle está ofreciendo GKCEN_camp_2018.pdf   a St . Descuento de Joseph. Para obtener información adicional, haga clic en el folleto adjunto.
  • Consulte la comunicación adjunta de HSA con respecto a las posiciones de la Junta HSA que están disponibles durante el año escolar 2018-209. HSA Positions.docx  
  • Este es un recordatorio amistoso de que hay un despido al mediodía del miércoles sin ECP disponible. Por lo tanto, asegúrese de que su (s) hijo (s) sean recogidos antes del mediodía.
  • Registre las horas de trabajo voluntario para padres de HSA haciendo clic aquí .
  • Visite nuestro sitio web para actualizaciones y recordatorios haciendo clic aquí .
¡Que tengas una bendita semana!
March 19
Good morning parent(s)/guardian(s),
  • Happy St. Joseph’s Feast Day! In celebration of our patron saint, you are cordially invited to our 1:10 mass today.
  • This week's updates and suggestions for helping your child(ren) can be found by clicking our weekly newsletter. The Builder 3.19.18.pdf 
  •  This is a friendly reminder that we follow the Prince George’s County Public Schools for weather closing and delays. To sign-up for notifications, please visit www1.PGCPS.org
  • During arrival and dismissal, you have seen orange ribbons adorning some of the posts surrounding the school. Each ribbon was placed around the school by our 8th graders to honor the 17 victims of the school shooting that tragically occurred a little over a month ago.
  •  In honor of Pope Francis’s message that our treatment of animals and the environment reflects our treatment of each other, our Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st-grade students will learn and experience greater compassion for animals. On Friday, a talking 6.5 foot-tall animatronic elephant named Ellie will be visiting us. How exciting!
  • Last, on Friday during the aftercare program (ECP) at approximately 2:15 pm, we will be conducting a lockdown drill so that all faculty, staff, and students are prepared in the event of an emergency.
  • Log your HSA parent volunteer hours by clicking here.
  • Visit our website for updates and reminders by clicking here.
Have a blessed week!


Buenos días padre (s) / tutor (es),
  • ¡Feliz fiesta de San José! En la celebración de nuestro santo patrón, hoy está cordialmente invitado a nuestra misa de 1:10.
  • Las actualizaciones y sugerencias de esta semana para ayudar a su (s) hijo (s) se pueden encontrar haciendo clic en nuestro boletín semanal. The Builder 3.19.18.pdf  
  • Esta es un recordatorio amistoso de que seguimos al Príncipe Jorge Escuelas públicas del condado para el cierre del clima y retrasos. Para registrarse para recibir notificaciones, visite www1.PGCPS.org
  • Durante la llegada y el despido, has visto cintas naranjas que adornan algunas de las publicaciones que rodean la escuela. Cada cinta fue colocada alrededor de la escuela por nuestros 8 th graduados para honrar a las 17 víctimas del tiroteo en la escuela que ocurrieron trágicamente hace poco más de un mes.
  • En honor al mensaje del Papa Francisco de que nuestro tratamiento de los animales y el medio ambiente refleja nuestro trato mutuo, nuestro Pre-K, Kindergarten y 1 S t -grado los estudiantes aprenderán y experimentarán una mayor compasión por los animales. El viernes, un elefante animatronic de 6,5 pies de altura llamado Ellie nos visitará. ¡Que interesante!
  • Por último, el viernes durante el programa Aftercare (ECP) aproximadamente a las 2:15 p. M. , llevaremos a cabo un simulacro de encierro para que todos los profesores, el personal y los estudiantes estén preparados en caso de una emergencia.
  • Registre las horas de trabajo voluntario para padres de HSA haciendo clic aquí .
  • Visite nuestro sitio web para actualizaciones y recordatorios haciendo clic aquí .
¡Que tengas una bendita semana!
March 5
Good morning parent(s)/guardian(s),
  • This week we will have no new weekly newsletter and Monday communication folder.
  • This is a friendly reminder regarding a few school procedures that are designed to both ensure the safety of all of our children and adults as well as minimize inconvenience to others:
    • For arrivals, effective tomorrow, all adults who would like to escort their child(ren) to their classrooms, will be required to sign-in at the main office before escorting their child(ren) to the classroom.
    • Thank you for not parking in front of the doors by the main office.  
    • For early dismissal, thank you for picking up your children before 3 pm.
  • Only 2 more week to participate in the Raffle. The drawing will be March 19. Funds being earmarked for use in the purchase of technology equipment to be used in our classrooms. Raffle Giveaway.jpg 
    • Other prizes that can be won include: 4 $25 gift certificates to the mouth-watering Swahili Village, dinner for 2 worth up to $50 at the fabulous TJ’s of Calverton, 4 $10 gift certificates and 6 $5 gift certificates to the delicious Three Brothers Pizza, 2 $30 gift certificates to the coveted Milk & Honey.
    • You can choose to sell each ticket for $5 or sell all 5 for $20!
    • Please return the stub with the name and contact information of the person making the payment along with the payment daily
    • If you would like more tickets, please let us know!
    • Tickets can also be purchased on our website using the following link: https://www.stjosrcs.org/raffle.html
    • If you are interested in earning volunteer hours by selling after mass, please contact us for additional information
  • Log your HSA parent volunteer hours by clicking here.
  • Visit our website for updates and reminders by clicking here.
Have a blessed week!


Buenos días padre (s) / tutor (es),
  • Esta semana no tendremos ningún nuevo boletín semanal ni la carpeta de comunicación del lunes.
  • Este es un recordatorio amistoso sobre algunos procedimientos escolares que están diseñados para garantizar la seguridad de todos nuestros niños y adultos, así como para minimizar los inconvenientes para los demás:
    • Para las llegadas, a partir de mañana, todos los adultos que deseen acompañar a sus hijos a sus aulas deberán registrarse en la oficina principal antes de acompañar a sus hijos al aula.
    • Gracias por no estacionarse frente a las puertas de la oficina principal.  
    • Para salidas temprano, gracias por recoger a sus hijos antes de las 3 p. M.
  • Solo 2 semanas más para participar en la rifa. El sorteo será el 19 de marzo. Los fondos se destinarán a la compra de equipos de tecnología para ser utilizados en nuestras aulas. Rifa Giveaway.jpg  
    • Otros premios que pueden ser ganados incluyen: 4 certificados de regalo de $ 25 para el delicioso Swahili Village, cena para 2 por valor de hasta $ 50 en el fabuloso TJ's de Calverton, 4 certificados de regalo de $ 10 y 6 certificados de regalo de $ 5 para los tres deliciosos Brothers Pizza, 2 certificados de regalo de $ 30 para la codiciada leche y miel.
    • ¡Puede elegir vender cada boleto por $ 5 o vender los 5 por $ 20!
    • Devuelva el talón con el nombre y la información de contacto de la persona que realiza el pago junto con el pago diario.
    • ¡Si desea más boletos, háganos saber!
    • Los boletos también se pueden comprar en nuestro sitio web usando el siguiente enlace: https://www.stjosrcs.org/raffle.html
    • Si está interesado en ganar horas voluntarias vendiendo después de la misa, contáctenos para obtener información adicional
  • Registre las horas de trabajo voluntario para padres de HSA haciendo clic aquí .
  • Visite nuestro sitio web para actualizaciones y recordatorios haciendo clic aquí .
¡Que tengas una bendita semana!
February 20
​Good morning parent(s)/guardian(s),
  • This week's updates and suggestions for helping your child(ren) can be found by clicking our weekly newsletter. The Builder 2.20.18.pdf   
  • To order hot lunch for March and April, please submit the attached form by Friday, Feb. 23. Hot lunch order.pdf 
  • To order hot dog lunch on Thursday, March 1, please submit the attached form by Friday, February 23.  Hot dog lunch.pdf 
  • This is a friendly reminder regarding morning drop off procedures. If you would like to wait until 8:10 am to drop off your child(ren) please do so by parking on the blacktop until the adult on supervision arrives. Waiting in the arrival lines creates a backup of traffic before 8:10 and a potential safety issue when other parents pass on the left. Thank you for your diligence in this matter.
  • If you would like to sign-up for text message reminders about upcoming school events, please text “@17stjos” to 81010 today.
  • TJ’s will be hosting the St. Joseph’s Family Night Out on Wednesday, February 28 between 8 am – 9 pm. Please bring the flyer in today’s communication so that 20% of the sales are donated to St. Joseph’s.
  • For the remainder of the month, through March 19, St. Joseph’s will be participating in a $250 Raffle to raise funds being earmarked for use in the purchase of technology equipment to be used in our classrooms. Raffle Giveaway.jpg 
    • Other prizes that can be won include: 4 $25 gift certificates to the mouth-watering Swahili Village, dinner for 2 worth up to $50 at the fabulous TJ’s of Calverton, 4 $10 gift certificates and 6 $5 gift certificates to the delicious Three Brothers Pizza, 2 $30 gift certificates to the coveted Milk & Honey.
    • You can choose to sell each ticket for $5 or sell all 5 for $20!
    • Please return the stub with the name and contact information of the person making the payment along with the payment daily
    • If you would like more tickets, please let us know!
    • Tickets can also be purchased on our website using the following link: https://www.stjosrcs.org/raffle.html
    • If you are interested in earning volunteer hours by selling after mass, please contact us for additional information
  • Log your HSA parent volunteer hours by clicking here.
  • Visit our website for updates and reminders by clicking here.
Have a blessed week!


Buenos días padre (s) / tutor (es),
  • Las actualizaciones y sugerencias de esta semana para ayudar a su (s) hijo (s) se pueden encontrar haciendo clic en nuestro boletín semanal. The Builder 2.20.18.pdf   
  • Para pedir un almuerzo caliente para marzo y abril, envíe el formulario adjunto Viernes, 23 de febrero . Almuerzo caliente order.pdf  
  • Para ordenar el almuerzo de perros calientes el jueves 1 de marzo, envíe el formulario adjunto Viernes, 23 de febrero . Hot dog lunch.pdf  
  • Este es un recordatorio amigable procedimientos de entrega por la mañana. Si desea esperar hasta las 8:10 am para dejar a su (s) hijo (s), hágalo estacionado en el asfalto hasta que llegue el adulto bajo supervisión. Esperar en las líneas de llegada crea una copia de seguridad del tráfico antes de las 8:10 y un posible problema de seguridad cuando otros padres pasan a la izquierda. Gracias por su diligencia en este asunto.
  • Si desea inscribirse para recibir recordatorios de mensajes de texto acerca de los próximos eventos escolares, envíe un mensaje de texto con los "17stjos" a 81010 hoy.
  • TJ's organizará la Noche familiar de St. Joseph en Miércoles, 28 de febrero   entre las 8 a.m. y las 9 p.m. Por favor, traiga el volante en la comunicación de hoy para que el 20% de las ventas se donen a St. Joseph's.
  • Durante el resto del mes, hasta el 19 de marzo, St. Joseph's participará en una rifa de $ 250 para recaudar fondos que se destinarán a la compra de equipos de tecnología para usar en nuestros salones de clases. Rifa Giveaway.jpg  
    • Otros premios que pueden ser ganados incluyen: 4 certificados de regalo de $ 25 para el delicioso Swahili Village, cena para 2 por valor de hasta $ 50 en el fabuloso TJ's de Calverton, 4 certificados de regalo de $ 10 y 6 certificados de regalo de $ 5 para los tres deliciosos Brothers Pizza, 2 certificados de regalo de $ 30 para la codiciada leche y miel.
    • ¡Puede elegir vender cada boleto por $ 5 o vender los 5 por $ 20!
    • Devuelva el talón con el nombre y la información de contacto de la persona que realiza el pago junto con el pago diario.
    • ¡Si desea más boletos, háganos saber!
    • Los boletos también se pueden comprar en nuestro sitio web usando el siguiente enlace: https://www.stjosrcs.org/raffle.html
    • Si está interesado en ganar horas voluntarias vendiendo después de la misa, contáctenos para obtener información adicional
  • Registre las horas de trabajo voluntario para padres de HSA haciendo clic aquí .
  • Visite nuestro sitio web para actualizaciones y recordatorios haciendo clic aquí .
¡Que tengas una bendita semana!
February 12
Good morning parent(s)/guardian(s),
  • This week's updates and suggestions for helping your child(ren) can be found by clicking our weekly newsletter.  The Builder 2.12.18.pdf 
  •  This is a friendly update that there will be no Fat Tuesday Pancake lunch on Tuesday. 
  • If you would like to sign-up for text message reminders about upcoming school events, please text “@17stjos” to 81010 today. 
  • TJ’s will be hosting the St. Joseph’s Family Night Out on Wednesday, February 28 between 8 am – 9 pm. Please bring the flyer in today’s communication so that 20% of the sales are donated to St. Joseph’s.
  • For the remainder of the month, through March 19, St. Joseph’s will be participating in a $250 Raffle to raise funds being earmarked for use in the purchase of technology equipment to be used in our classrooms. Raffle Giveaway.jpg 
    • You can choose to sell each ticket for $5 or sell all 5 for $20!
    • Please return the stub with the name and contact information of the person making the payment along with the payment daily
    • If you would like more tickets, please let us know!
    • Tickets can also be purchased on our website using the following link: https://www.stjosrcs.org/raffle.html
    • If you are interested in earning volunteer hours by selling after mass, please contact us for additional information
  • Log your HSA parent volunteer hours by clicking here.
  • Visit our website for updates and reminders by clicking here.
Have a blessed week!

Buenos días padre (s) / tutor (es),
  • Las actualizaciones y sugerencias de esta semana para ayudar a su (s) hijo (s) se pueden encontrar haciendo clic en nuestro boletín semanal. The Builder 2.12.18.pdf  
  • Esta es una actualización amistosa que no habrá desayuno de panqueques el martes.
  • Si desea inscribirse para recibir recordatorios de mensajes de texto acerca de los próximos eventos escolares, envíe un mensaje de texto con los "17stjos" a 81010 hoy.
  • TJ's organizará la Noche familiar de St. Joseph en Miércoles, 28 de febrero entre las 8 a.m. y las 9 p.m. Por favor, traiga el volante en la comunicación de hoy para que el 20% de las ventas se donen a St. Joseph's.
  • Durante el resto del mes, hasta el 19 de marzo, St. Joseph's participará en una rifa de $ 250 para recaudar fondos que se destinarán a la compra de equipos de tecnología para usar en nuestros salones de clases. Rifa Giveaway.jpg  
    • ¡Puede elegir vender cada boleto por $ 5 o vender los 5 por $ 20!
    • Devuelva el talón con el nombre y la información de contacto de la persona que realiza el pago junto con el pago diario.
    • ¡Si desea más boletos, háganos saber!
    • Los boletos también se pueden comprar en nuestro sitio web usando el siguiente enlace: https://www.stjosrcs.org/raffle.html
    • Si está interesado en ganar horas voluntarias vendiendo después de la misa, contáctenos para obtener información adicional
  • Registre las horas de trabajo voluntario para padres de HSA haciendo clic aquí .
  • Visite nuestro sitio web para actualizaciones y recordatorios haciendo clic aquí .
¡Que tengas una bendita semana!

February 5
Good morning parent(s)/guardian(s),
  • This week's updates and suggestions for helping your child(ren) can be found by clicking our weekly newsletter. The Builder 2.5.18.pdf 
  • For the remainder of the month, through March 19, St. Joseph’s will be participating in a $250 Raffle to raise funds being earmarked for use in the purchase of technology equipment to be used in our classrooms. Raffle Giveaway.jpg 
    • Each family will receive 5 tickets in their Monday communication folder today.
    • You can choose to sell each ticket for $5 or sell all 5 for $20!
    • Please return the stub with the name and contact information of the person making the payment along with the payment daily
    • If you would like more tickets, please let us know!
    • Tickets can also be purchased on our website using the following link: https://www.stjosrcs.org/raffle.html
    • If you are interested in earning volunteer hours by selling after mass, please contact us for additional information
  • The tuition and fees schedule for the upcoming 2018 – 2019 school year, can be accessed using the following link. Tuition and Fees 2018 - 2019.docx 
  • The Archdiocese of Washington would love your feedback by Friday, February 16  on their plan of increasing the enrollment of students with special learning needs by using the following link: https://goo.gl/QDTD5n
  • Log your HSA parent volunteer hours by clicking here.
  • Visit our website for updates and reminders by clicking here.
Have a blessed week!
​
Buenos días padre (s) / tutor (es),
  • Las actualizaciones y sugerencias de esta semana para ayudar a su (s) hijo (s) se pueden encontrar haciendo clic en nuestro boletín semanal.The Builder 2.5.18.pdf 
  • Durante el resto del mes, hasta el 19 de marzo, St. Joseph's participará en una rifa de $ 250 para recaudar fondos que se destinarán a la compra de equipos de tecnología para usar en nuestros salones de clases.Raffle Giveaway.jpg 
    • Cada familia recibirá 5 boletos hoy en su carpeta de comunicación del lunes.
    • ¡Puede elegir vender cada boleto por $ 5 o vender los 5 por $ 20!
    • Devuelva el talón con el nombre y la información de contacto de la persona que realiza el pago junto con el pago diario.
    • ¡Si desea más boletos, háganos saber!
    • Los boletos también se pueden comprar en nuestro sitio web usando el siguiente enlace: https://www.stjosrcs.org/raffle.html
    • Si está interesado en ganar horas voluntarias vendiendo después de la misa, contáctenos para obtener información adicional
  • Se puede acceder al calendario de matrículas y tarifas para el próximo año escolar 2018 - 2019 mediante el siguiente enlace. Tuition and Fees 2018 - 2019.docx 
  • La Arquidiócesis de Washington adoraría sus comentarios por Viernes, 16 de febrero en su plan de aumentar la matrícula de estudiantes con necesidades especiales de aprendizaje mediante el siguiente enlace: https://goo.gl/QDTD5n
  • Registre las horas de trabajo voluntario para padres de HSA haciendo clic aquí .
  • Visite nuestro sitio web para actualizaciones y recordatorios haciendo clic aquí .
¡Que tengas una bendita semana!
​
January 29
Good morning parent(s)/guardian(s),

Happy Catholic Schools Week! This week, we will celebrate the work of Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge, and Service by participating in various activities, including, but not limited to: Winter Olympics (currently underway), Religion Bee, the Book Fair, Geography Bee, Vocations & Career Day, Class Service Projects, Bundles of Love Bundling Events, to name a few. Our children will share in the joy of their faith by celebrating with acts of service and spending quality time as brothers and sisters enjoying the gift of life and the opportunity to be able to benefit from your investment in receiving an outstanding education that will prepare them for life.
  • This week's updates and suggestions for helping your child(ren) can be found by clicking our weekly newsletter. The Builder 1.29.18.pdf 
  • The tuition and fees schedule for the upcoming 2018 – 2019 school year, can be accessed using the following link. Tuition and Fees 2018 - 2019.docx 
  • This is a friendly reminder about the upcoming Muffins with Mom on Thursday, Feb. 1 from 7:45- 8:30 am. Please see the attached flyer for additional information muffinswithmom.docx 
  • The Archdiocese of Washington would love your feedback by Friday, February 16  on their plan of increasing the enrollment of students with special learning needs by using the following link: https://goo.gl/QDTD5n
  • This month, we will focus on one of the fruits of the spirit- kindness so that our children actively model the respect for the dignity of each human being (Galatians 5:22). The calendar of daily acts of kindness can be found by clicking the following: Kindness Jan 2018.docx 
  • We are honored to serve the students and their families who have re-enrolled for the 2018- 2019 school year. The non-refundable re-enrollment fee is $100 per family due at the time of enrollment. For further details, please click here. 
  • Log your HSA parent volunteer hours by clicking here.
  • Visit our website for updates and reminders by clicking here.
Have a blessed week!


Buenos días padre (s) / tutor (es),

¡Feliz semana de las escuelas católicas! Esta semana, celebraremos el trabajo de Escuelas católicas: comunidades de fe, conocimiento y servicio participando en varias actividades, que incluyen, entre otras: Olimpiadas de Invierno (actualmente en curso), Religion Bee, la Feria del Libro, Geography Bee, Vocations & Career Day, Proyectos de Servicio de Clase, Bundles of Love Bundling Events, por nombrar algunos. Nuestros hijos compartirán la alegría de su fe celebrando con actos de servicio y pasando tiempo de calidad como hermanos y hermanas disfrutando el regalo de la vida y la oportunidad de poder beneficiarse de su inversión al recibir una educación sobresaliente que los preparará para vida.
​
  • Las actualizaciones y sugerencias de esta semana para ayudar a su (s) hijo (s) se pueden encontrar haciendo clic en nuestro boletín semanal. The Builder 1.29.18.pdf  
  • Se puede acceder al calendario de matrículas y tarifas para el próximo año escolar 2018 - 2019 mediante el siguiente enlace. Matrícula y aranceles 2018 - 2019.docx  
  • Este es un recordatorio amistoso sobre los próximos Muffins con mamá en Jueves, 1 de febrero de 7:45 a 8:30 a.m. Por favor, consulte el folleto adjunto para obtener información adicional muffinswithmom . docx  
  • La Arquidiócesis de Washington adoraría sus comentarios por Viernes, 16 de febrero en su plan de aumentar la matrícula de estudiantes con necesidades especiales de aprendizaje mediante el siguiente enlace: https://goo.gl/QDTD5n  
  • Este mes, nos enfocaremos en uno de los frutos del espíritu amabilidad
  • ese nuestros hijos modelan activamente el respeto por la dignidad de cada ser humano (Gálatas 5:22). El calendario de actos diarios de bondad se puede encontrar haciendo clic en lo siguiente: Bondad enero 2018.docx asi que
  • Nos sentimos honrados de servir a los estudiantes y sus familias que se han vuelto a inscribir para el año escolar 2018-2019. El no reembolsable la tarifa de reinscripción es de $ 100 por familia debido en el momento de la inscripción. Para más detalles, haga clic enaquí .
  • Registre las horas de trabajo voluntario para padres de HSA haciendo clic aquí .
  • Visite nuestro sitio web para actualizaciones y recordatorios haciendo clic aquí .
¡Que tengas una bendita semana!
January 22
Good morning parent(s)/guardian(s),
  • This week's updates and suggestions for helping your child(ren) can be found by clicking our weekly newsletter. The Builder 1.22.18.pdf 
  • St. Hugh’s is having a family game night on Friday, January 26 between 6-9 pm. Please see attached for additional details. Youth Game night 2011.ppt 
  • This is a friendly reminder about the upcoming Muffins with Mom on Thursday, Feb. 1 from 7:45- 8:30 am. Please see the attached flyer for additional information muffinswithmom.docx 
  • To volunteer or donate food items, please click the following link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4da4a828a3fe3-muffins3
  • The Archdiocese of Washington would love your feedback by Friday, February 16  using the following link: https://goo.gl/QDTD5n  Additional details on their feedback is included below.
    • The Catholic Schools Office of the Archdiocese of Washington is in the early stages of a five year strategic plan. The plan has a number of different focus areas, two of which are enrollment and academic excellence.  Within those broader areas are the goals both to increase the enrollment of students with special learning needs in ADW schools and to grow the instructional capacity of the schools to successfully educate these students and their classmates. The CSO is currently gathering information from schools which will help in identifying strategies and supports that can be implemented and supports that can be put in place over the next few years that will help in meeting this goal.  As a part of this information gathering process, members of each school community are being asked to complete a survey focusing on the education of students with special needs in Catholic Schools. The results of these surveys will be used in conjunction with other information to help make plans that will truly support the enrollment and academic excellence goals in all schools across the Archdiocese.
    • The CSO asks that you seriously consider completing the attached survey. All answers will come directly to Maggie Hubbard, the Director for Special Education for the ADW schools. No one outside of the CSO will have access to this information nor will it be used for any reason other than to inform the decisions made in supporting ADW school communities and, most importantly, the students attending ADW schools. If you choose to complete the survey, please do so by Friday, Feb. 16.
    • Thank you in advance for your time in providing this important information. It will help in supporting the continued growth of ADW schools.If you have any questions about this survey specifically, please contact Maggie Hubbard, hubbardm@adw.org, 301-853-4569.  If you are interested in finding out more about the CSO Strategic Plan, please contact your principal or the CSO, schools@adw.org. 
  • This month, we will focus on one of the fruits of the spirit- kindness so that our children actively model the respect for the dignity of each human being (Galatians 5:22). The calendar of daily acts of kindness can be found by clicking the following: Kindness Jan 2018.docx 
  • We are honored to serve the students and their families who have re-enrolled for the 2018- 2019 school year. The non-refundable re-enrollment fee is $100 per family due at the time of enrollment. For further details, please click here. 
  • Log your HSA parent volunteer hours by clicking here.
  • Visit our website for updates and reminders by clicking here.
Have a blessed week!


Buenos días padre (s) / tutor (es),
  • Las actualizaciones y sugerencias de esta semana para ayudar a su (s) hijo (s) se pueden encontrar haciendo clic en nuestro boletín semanal. The Builder 1.22.18.pdf  
  • St. Hugh's está teniendo una noche de juego familiar Viernes, 26 de enero entre 6-9 p. m. Por favor vea adjunto para detalles adicionales. Youth Game night 2011.ppt  
  • Este es un recordatorio amistoso sobre los próximos Muffins con mamá en Jueves, 1 de febrero de 7:45 a 8:30 a.m. Por favor, consulte el folleto adjunto para obtener información adicional muffinswithmom.docx  
  • . Para ser voluntario o donar alimentos, haga clic en el siguiente enlace: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4da4a828a3fe3-muffins3
  • La Arquidiócesis de Washington adoraría sus comentarios por Viernes, 16 de febrero usando el siguiente enlace: https://goo.gl/QDTD5n   Detalles adicionales sobre sus comentarios se incluyen a continuación.
    • La Oficina de las Escuelas Católicas de la Arquidiócesis de Washington se encuentra en las primeras etapas de una cinco años Plan estratégico. El plan tiene varias áreas de enfoque diferentes, dos de las cuales son la inscripción y la excelencia académica. Dentro de esas áreas más amplias están las metas tanto de aumentar la inscripción de estudiantes con necesidades especiales de aprendizaje en las escuelas ADW como de aumentar la capacidad de instrucción de las escuelas para educar exitosamente a estos estudiantes y sus compañeros de clase. La OSC actualmente está recopilando información de las escuelas que ayudará a identificar las estrategias y los apoyos que se pueden implementar y los apoyos que se pueden poner en práctica en los próximos años que ayudarán a alcanzar esta meta. Como parte de este proceso de recopilación de información, se les pide a los miembros de cada comunidad escolar que completen una encuesta centrada en la educación de los estudiantes con necesidades especiales en las escuelas católicas. Los resultados de estas encuestas se usarán junto con otra información para ayudar a hacer planes que realmente respalden la inscripción y los objetivos de excelencia académica en todas las escuelas de la Arquidiócesis.
    • La OSC le pide que considere seriamente completar la encuesta adjunta. Todas las respuestas llegarán directamente a Maggie Hubbard, la Directora de Educación Especial para las escuelas de ADW. Nadie fuera del CSO tendrá acceso a esta información ni se utilizará por ningún motivo que no sea para informar las decisiones tomadas en apoyo de las comunidades escolares de ADW y, lo que es más importante, los estudiantes que asisten a las escuelas de ADW. Si elige completar la encuesta, hágalo antes del viernes 16 de febrero.
    • Gracias de antemano por su tiempo al proporcionar esta información importante. Ayudará a mantener el crecimiento continuo de las escuelas de ADW. Si tiene alguna pregunta específica sobre esta encuesta, comuníquese con Maggie Hubbard, hubbardm@adw.org , 301-853-4569 . Si está interesado en obtener más información sobre el Plan Estratégico de las OSC, comuníquese con su director o el CSO, schools@adw.org .
  • Este mes, nos enfocaremos en uno de los frutos de la bondad espiritual, que nuestros hijos modelen activamente el respeto por la dignidad de cada ser humano (Gálatas 5:22). El calendario de actos diarios de bondad se puede encontrar haciendo clic en lo siguiente: Bondad enero 2018.docx  
  • Nos sentimos honrados de servir a los estudiantes y sus familias que se han vuelto a inscribir para el año escolar 2018-2019. El no reembolsable la tarifa de reinscripción es de $ 100 por familia debido en el momento de la inscripción. Para más detalles, haga clic en aquí .
  • Registre las horas de trabajo voluntario para padres de HSA haciendo clic aquí .
  • Visite nuestro sitio web para actualizaciones y recordatorios haciendo clic aquí .
¡Que tengas una bendita semana!
January 16
Good morning parent(s)/guardian(s),
  • This week's updates and suggestions for helping your child(ren) can be found by clicking our weekly newsletter. The Builder 1.16.18.pdf 
  • NEW: In March, we will be offering a new after-school STEM Club on Mondays for students enrolled in PreK- 4th grade. Students will be exploring science through experimentation. Students will be exposed to heat and sharp objects, among other things, therefore class sizes are capped to 10 students per group. The first 10 students who sign-up, their spot will be reserved. The cost will be $30 for the remainder of the school year to offset the costs of supplies and the teachers. To sign-up, please click here.
  • This month, we will focus on one of the fruits of the spirit- kindness so that our children actively model the respect for the dignity of each human being (Galatians 5:22). The calendar of daily acts of kindness can be found by clicking the following: Kindness Jan 2018.docx 
  • Attention all CYO families past and present!  We need to round up any and all uniforms that have not been returned this year and in years past.  We really need back the old gray Cadet uniforms used for multiple-sports, the new gray soccer uniforms for Cadets  & Rookies (jerseys and shorts) from this past season, and any and all jerseys that may be hiding in drawers.  We want to take inventory of what we have so we can buy more as our CYO participation is increasing greatly!  You can return the uniforms any Friday evening from 6 - 7 in the multipurpose room during Cadet Basketball practice.  You can also turn them in to Coach Charlerie during Tuesday night basketball practices at Greenbelt Community Center.  If those times don't work for you, you can make arrangements to return them to Carolyn Kelley in person by emailing carokelley@hotmail.com
  • We need your help!
    • This year's Flu strain is particularly powerful. Please read the attached handout on the safeguards we will be implementing as well as the help we need to protect all our students and faculty & staff from its effects. Flu.doc 
    • Tomorrow, 8th- graders will be selling $1 ice cream sandwiches during lunch. The 8th Grade Class (3).docx 
    • For the safety of our children, thank you for staying in your cars until the double whistle is blown during dismissal.
    • This is a friendly reminder to call the office at (301) 937- 7154 when your child(ren) will be absent from school AND to follow-up with a doctor’s note if they have been sick. Absences without a note are coded as unexcused.
    • For students who need medication to be administered throughout the school day, please send the medication along with a doctor’s note and the associated paperwork. For the safety of all children, no child can have medication of any sort in their possession during the school day.
    • If you are an electrician, we are looking for someone who will help us to install speakers in our PA system (Power Intercom System Models PI35A & SI35A). If you are interested, please contact me.
    • Career and Vocations Day is Thursday, Feb. 1! We are looking for presenters who are willing to share their career/vocation with our kids. To sign-up to present to our children, please click here. 
    • If you have not already done so, please submit your $60 for World’s Finest Chocolate.
  • We are honored to serve the students and their families who have re-enrolled for the 2018- 2019 school year. The non-refundable re-enrollment fee is $100 per family due at the time of enrollment. For further details, please click here. 
  • Log your HSA parent volunteer hours by clicking here.
  • Visit our website for updates and reminders by clicking here.
Have a blessed week!

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Buenos días padre (s) / tutor (es),
  • Las actualizaciones y sugerencias de esta semana para ayudar a su (s) hijo (s) se pueden encontrar haciendo clic en nuestro boletín semanal. The Builder 1.16.18.pdf 
  • NUEVO: grado. Los estudiantes explorarán la ciencia a través de la experimentación. Los estudiantes estarán expuestos al calor y objetos cortantes, entre otras cosas, por lo tanto, el tamaño de las clases está limitado th En marzo, ofreceremos un nuevo Club STEM después de la escuela los lunes para los estudiantes matriculados en PreK-4 a 10 estudiantes por grupo. Los primeros 10 estudiantes que se inscriban, su lugar será reservado. El costo será de $ 30 por el resto del año escolar para compensar los costos de suministros y los maestros. Para registrarse, haga clic aquí.
  • Este mes, nos enfocaremos en uno de los frutos del espíritu amabilidad ese nuestros hijos modelan activamente el respeto por la dignidad de cada ser humano (Gálatas 5:22). El calendario de actos diarios de bondad se puede encontrar haciendo clic en lo siguiente: Bondad enero 2018.docx asi que
  • ¡Atención todas las familias de CYO pasadas y presentes! Necesitamos reunir todos y cada uno de los uniformes que no han sido devueltos este año y en años anteriores. Realmente necesitamos recuperar los viejos uniformes grises de Cadete utilizados para deportes múltiples, los nuevos uniformes de fútbol gris para Cadetes y Novatos (camisetas y pantalones cortos) de la temporada pasada, y todas las camisetas que puedan estar escondidas en los cajones. Queremos hacer un inventario de lo que tenemos para poder comprar más ya que nuestra participación en CYO está aumentando enormemente. Puede devolver los uniformes cualquier viernes por la noche del 6 al 7 en la sala de usos múltiples durante la práctica de baloncesto de cadetes. También puede entregarlos al Entrenador Charlerie durante las prácticas de baloncesto de la noche del martes en el Centro Comunitario Greenbelt. Si esos momentos no funcionan para usted, puede hacer arreglos para devolverlos a Carolyn Kelley en persona por correo electrónico. carokelley@hotmail.com
  • ¡Necesitamos tu ayuda!
    • Por la seguridad de nuestros niños, gracias por permanecer en sus automóviles hasta que se suene el silbato doble durante el despido.
    • Este es un recordatorio amistoso para llamar a la oficina al (301) 937-7154 cuando su hijo (s) estará ausente de la escuela Y para hacer un seguimiento con una nota del médico si han estado enfermos. Las ausencias sin una nota se codifican como injustificadas.
    • Para los estudiantes que necesitan medicamentos que se administrarán durante el día escolar, envíen el medicamento junto con una nota del médico y la documentación correspondiente. Para la seguridad de todos los niños, ningún niño puede tener medicamentos de ningún tipo en su posesión durante el día escolar.
    • Si usted es electricista, estamos buscando a alguien que nos ayude a instalar parlantes en nuestro sistema de megafonía (Power Intercom System Models PI35A & SI35A). Si estás interesado, contáctame.
    • Día de la Carrera y Vocaciones es Jueves, 1 de febrero ! Estamos buscando presentadores que estén dispuestos a compartir su carrera / vocación con nuestros hijos. Para inscribirse y presentarlo a nuestros hijos, haga clic en aquí .
    • Si aún no lo ha hecho, envíe sus $ 60 para World's Finest Chocolate.
  • Nos sentimos honrados de servir a los estudiantes y sus familias que se han vuelto a inscribir para el año escolar 2018-2019. El no reembolsable la tarifa de reinscripción es de $ 100 por familia debido en el momento de la inscripción. Para más detalles, haga clic en aquí .
  • Registre las horas de trabajo voluntario para padres de HSA haciendo clic aquí .
  • Visite nuestro sitio web para actualizaciones y recordatorios haciendo clic aquí .
¡Que tengas una bendita semana!
January 8
Good morning parent(s)/guardian(s),
  • This week's updates and suggestions for helping your child(ren) can be found by clicking our weekly newsletter. The Builder 1.8.18.pdf 
  • This month, we will focus on one of the fruits of the spirit- kindness so that our children actively model the respect for the dignity of each human being (Galatians 5:22). The calendar of daily acts of kindness can be found by clicking the following: Kindness Jan 2018.docx 
  • We need your help!
    • If you are an electrician, we are looking for someone who will help us to install speakers in our PA system. If you are interested, please contact me.
    • Career and Vocations Day is Thursday, Feb. 1! We are looking for presenters who are willing to share their career/vocation with our kids. To sign-up to present to our children, please click here. 
  • For our kindergarten parents:
    • So that you are aware of the efforts taken to ensure your child’s success, please note that we:
      • will be hiring another Kindergarten lead teacher for the remainder of the year
      • will continue to have Mrs. Coverston, our experienced kindergarten aide, and former kindergarten teacher serve as the lead teacher.
      • Joining her as the aide is Ms. Laqui, an experienced and certified teacher who taught Biology for over 7 years. She possesses a baccalaureate degree in Science in Biology. She is a Catholic catechist who has been working with our students since the Thanksgiving break. 
    • If you know someone who would be a wonderful addition to our community, please encourage them to apply for the position on SchoolSpring by clicking here and sending me a copy of their resume as well. We are looking for an experienced and reliable teacher who loves and respects the uniqueness of each child of God. Candidates should have a demonstrated background of success in developing literacy and math skills in the classroom through innovative and kinesthetic practices in an age-appropriate manner. We are looking for an individual with a growth-mindset philosophy who creates a positive learning atmosphere based on high expectations and student support.
  • February 1 is the priority deadline to ensure that your child’s spot is reserved for the upcoming school year! The non-refundable re-enrollment fee is $100 per family due at the time of enrollment. For further details, please click here. 
  • Log your HSA parent volunteer hours by clicking here.
  • Visit our website for updates and reminders by clicking here.​
Have a blessed week!
January 3
Good morning parent(s)/guardian(s),
  • Happy New Year, families and friends! May God bless continue to bless you and your entire family abundantly throughout the year.
  • We would like to thank Mr. Foley for his wonderful assistance with making our website domain change over the break. Now, you will be able to access our new website directly by clicking on stjosrcs.org.
  • This month, we will focus on one of the fruits of the spirit- kindness so that our children actively model the respect for the dignity of each human being (Galatians 5:22). The calendar of daily acts of kindness can be found by clicking the following: Kindness Jan 2018.docx 
  • We need your help!
    • If you are an electrician, we are looking for someone who will help us to install speakers in our PA system. If you are interested, please contact me.
    • Career and Vocations Day is Thursday, Feb. 1! We are looking for presenters who are willing to share their career/vocation with our kids. To sign-up to present to our children, please click here. 
  • This is a friendly reminder to:
    • Please refrain from parking your car in the driveway in front of the main office as this blocks traffic for everyone. Your car may also be ticketed.
    • Please do not overtake cars on the left during arrival.
    • St. Joseph’s follows Prince George’s County for weather closings and delays. Information regarding late opening, early dismissal, or closings due to inclement weather will be announced over the local radio and television stations, as well as the internet. You can sign up for notifications from Prince George's County Schools and see their latest information on the school website www1.PGCPS.org 
  • Spaces are filling up quickly! You can now enroll your child(ren) for the upcoming 2018 – 2019 school year in TADS.
    • Apply by February 1 to ensure that your child’s spot is reserved for the upcoming school year! The non-refundable re-enrollment fee is $100 per family due at the time of enrollment. For further details, please click here. 
  • Log your HSA parent volunteer hours by clicking here.
  • Visit our website for updates and reminders by clicking here.
Have a blessed week!
December 18
​Good morning parent(s)/guardian(s),
  • This week's updates and suggestions for helping your child(ren) can be found by clicking our weekly newsletter. The Builder 12.18.17.pdf 
  • This is a friendly reminder to please send snacks with your children enrolled in grades PreK through 5th grade every day.
  • This is also a friendly reminder that St. Joseph’s follows Prince George’s County for weather closings and delays. Information regarding late opening, early dismissal, or closings due to inclement weather will be announced over the local radio and television stations, as well as the internet. You can sign up for notifications from Prince George's County Schools and see their latest information on the school website www1.PGCPS.org 
  • In January, we will focus on one of the fruits of the spirit- kindness so that our children actively model the respect for the dignity of each human being (Galatians 5:22). The calendar of daily acts of kindness can be found by clicking the following: Kindness Jan 2018.docx 
    • “Pope Francis has made it a critical point in his pontificate to help all of us to look deep within our hearts and find God’s love so we can pour it out to others. It is extremely important that we find the love of God and of Jesus inside of ourselves in order to give it away…We need to accept others as they are. Not acceptance of sin, but acceptance of good people who are truly God’s children and deserve our love and our hospitality. This invitation is for every person alive” (Catholic Standard, 2016).
  •  Spaces are filling up quickly! Parents are now able to enroll their child(ren) for the upcoming 2018 – 2019 school year in TADS. To do so, please check your email with the subject line “School Fall 2018 – Spring 2019 Re-Enrollment for (insert your child’s name here) (insert grade level).”
    • Apply by February 1 to ensure that your child’s spot is reserved for the upcoming school year!
      • The non-refundable re-enrollment fee is $100 per family due at the time of enrollment. For further details, please click here. 
  • Career and Vocations Day is Thursday, Feb. 1! To sign-up to present to our children, please click here. 
  • Log your HSA parent volunteer hours by clicking here.
  • Visit our website for updates and reminders by clicking here.
Have a blessed week and Merry Christmas!
December 11
Good morning parent(s)/guardian(s),
  • This week's updates and suggestions for helping your child(ren) can be found by clicking our weekly newsletter. The Builder 12.11.17.pdf 
  •  Parents are now able to enroll their child(ren) for the upcoming 2018 – 2019 school year in TADS. To do so, please check your email with the subject line “School Fall 2018 – Spring 2019 Re-Enrollment for (insert your child’s name here) (insert grade level).”
    • Apply by February 1 to ensure that your child’s spot is reserved for the upcoming school year!
      • The non-refundable re-enrollment fee is $100 per family due at the time of enrollment. For further details, please click here. 
  • Pre-K and Kindergarten: CYO is looking for more basketball players for our 6U team!  We only have enough to field one team, and we are reaching out to see if any girls or boys are interested in playing and maybe missed the sign-up information earlier in November.  Practice starts this Friday at 6 pm, and games will start in January and are played on Saturdays nearby at Holy Redeemer School.  If you are interested, please respond to the basketball commissioner, Rosa Bustamante, by Wednesday, Dec. 13 by emailing: cyostjoseph@gmail.com.  
  • Career and Vocations Day is Thursday, Feb. 1! To sign-up to present to our children, please click here. 
  •  Send your child, his/her friends, their teachers and other staff members a smile by sending them a short Christmas Blessing. To do so, please click christmas blessings.docx  and submit your form by Friday, December 15.
  • Please support the 3rd and 4th-grade students as they serve the less fortunate by helping with the “Christmas Eve Box” drive. Please see Christmas Eve Box.pdf  for further details.
  • Log your HSA parent volunteer hours by clicking here.
  • Visit our website for updates and reminders by clicking here.
Have a blessed week!
​December 4
Good morning parent(s)/guardian(s),
  • This week's updates and suggestions for helping your child(ren) can be found by clicking our weekly newsletter.The Builder 12.4.17.pdf 
  • Please enjoy our small token of appreciation in your Monday communication folder- the new St. Joseph's car magnet.
  • Based on your votes, approximately 89% of parents surveyed were in favor of adding the burgundy shirts to the existing uniform selection. We will be working with Risse Brothers to fulfill your request for the upcoming school year. Thank you for voting!
  • Joining our team on December 14 in the Resource position is Ms. Michelle Dunn! She has helped to manage, coordinate, and directly deliver educational support for over 24 years. She received her undergraduate degree from Towson and subsequently received her Master of Science degree from Johns Hopkins in Special Education.
  •  Parents are now able to enroll their child(ren) for the upcoming 2018 – 2019 school year in TADS. To do so, please check your email with the subject line “School Fall 2018 – Spring 2019 Re-Enrollment for (insert your child’s name here) (insert grade level).”
    • Apply by February 1 to ensure that your child’s spot is reserved for the upcoming school year!
    • Non-refundable Enrollment fees (that has remained the same) include:
      • $250 enrollment fee to cover textbooks, technology & other materials
      • $100 capital improvement fee per student
      • $25 yearbook fee per family
      • $25 Home & School Fee per family
  • Support our own St. Joseph's student, Michaela West, in her attempt to raise $10,000 to support Bundles of Love, which provides clothing and necessities for the homeless. Please vote every day by clicking the following link: http://mygivingstory.givingtuesday.org/fbcontests/profiletab/MyGivingStory/2724792?u=3899291
  • It’s that time of year again! Catholic Charities collects coat donations from parishes and schools every winter.  The National Junior Honor Society, St Francis Chapter of SJRCS will be collecting coats for Catholic Charities from 6 November through 8 December. Please consider donating winter coats to benefit the poor and vulnerable of our Archdiocese who come to Catholic Charities seeking warmth and the love of Christ. Donated coats may be brought to school by the students, or may be dropped off at the school office.
  • Log your HSA parent volunteer hours by clicking here.
  • Visit our website for updates and reminders by clicking here.
Have a blessed week!
November 27
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Good morning parent(s)/guardian(s),
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  • Only 4 days remaining to apply for The Archdiocese of Washington's Tuition Assistance (deadline is Friday!). Catholics and non-Catholics are eligible. For the upcoming 2018- 2019 school year, eligibility for pastoral aid will be based on financial need and will require a submission of an application for ADW Tuition Assistance by the deadline to qualify. If you need assistance, please contact the school office (301-937- 7154) or email mailto:secretary@stjosrcs.org. For more information, please visit http://adw.org/tuition-assistance/
  • Based on the preliminary votes, over 89% of parents surveyed are in favor of adding the burgundy shirts to the existing uniform selection. To make your voice be heard, please vote byTuesday, December 5, by clicking the following link here.
  • Friendly reminders:
    • ​​​​​​​HSPT Testing is on Wednesday for 8th graders
    • $1 Tag day for Catholic education is on Friday
  • Get to know the new face @ St. Joe’s!
Ms. Angeleque Reed
 Working with our kindergarten darlings, Ms. Reed has a wealth of experience. She has been serving in her vocation for over 26 years in Catholic schools in various educational capacities, including a kindergarten teacher, special education teacher, reading specialist, literacy coach, and special education coordinator. She is currently pursuing her doctoral studies and is currently working on her dissertation. She currently works with our kids in the Junior Lego League, after-school tutoring, and on the Student Assistance Team.

  • Applications for the 2018- 2019 school year will be available starting on Friday, December 1. To reserve your spot for next year, apply by Thursday, March 1.  
  • Log your HSA parent volunteer hours by clicking here.
  • Visit our website for updates and reminders by clicking here.
Have a blessed week!
November 20
Good morning parent(s)/guardian(s),
  • This week's updates and suggestions for helping your child(ren) can be found by clicking our weekly newsletter. The Builder 11.20.17.pdf 
  • This is a friendly reminder that there will be no after-care in our ECP program tomorrow. Therefore, all students must be picked up by 3:30 pm on Tuesday.
  • On behalf of the entire faculty & staff of St. Joseph's, Happy Thanksgiving!
  • It’s that time of year again! Catholic Charities collects coat donations from parishes and schools every winter.  The National Junior Honor Society, St Francis Chapter of SJRCS will be collecting coats for Catholic Charities from 6 November through 8 December. Please consider donating winter coats to benefit the poor and vulnerable of our Archdiocese who come to Catholic Charities seeking warmth and the love of Christ. Donated coats may be brought to school by the students, or may be dropped off at the school office.
  • With the holiday season fast approaching, don’t forget to participate in the following fundraiser activities:
    • Use smile.amazon.com and register St. Joseph’s Church so that part of the proceeds of your purchase is donated to the school
    • The following stores also donate part of the proceeds to the school if you register your store card
  • Only 11 days remaining to apply for The Archdiocese of Washington's Tuition Assistance! For the upcoming 2018- 2019 school year, eligibility for pastoral aid will be based on financial need and will require a submission of an application for ADW Tuition Assistance by the deadline to qualify. If you need assistance, please contact the school office (301-937- 7154) or email mailto:secretary@stjosrcs.org. For more information, please visit http://adw.org/tuition-assistance/
  • Log your HSA parent volunteer hours by clicking here.
  • Visit our website for updates and reminders by clicking here.
Have a blessed week!
November 13
Good morning parent(s)/guardian(s),
  • This week's updates and suggestions for helping your child(ren) can be found by clicking our weekly newsletter. The Builder 11.13.17.pdf 
  • Support our student, Michaela West, for her attempt to raise $10,000 to support Bundles of Love, which provides clothing and necessities for the homeless. Please vote every day at the following link: https://goo.gl/DfcJan
  • Newly added: Latin classes after school on Wednesdays between 3:30- 4:30 (starting after Thanksgiving) for $20/year for students enrolled in Grades 4-8. To sign-up for Latin (the deadline is Wednesday, November 15), please click the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVSRKNlMUYhynlDL6N2aamrMlVjjBLH9s-mRrhkgLFeogDaw/viewform
  • On Friday, November 17, 8th graders will be selling Hot dogs, chips, & juice. The attached form must be submitted by Wednesday, November 15 to participate. Hot dog form.docx 
  • It’s that time of year again! Catholic Charities collects coat donations from parishes and schools every winter.  The National Junior Honor Society, St Francis Chapter of SJRCS will be collecting coats for Catholic Charities from 6 November through 8 December. Please consider donating winter coats to benefit the poor and vulnerable of our Archdiocese who come to Catholic Charities seeking warmth and the love of Christ. Donated coats may be brought to school by the students, or may be dropped off at the school office.
  • With the holiday season fast approaching, don’t forget to participate in the following fundraiser activities:
    • Use smile.amazon.com and register St. Joseph’s Church so that part of the proceeds of your purchase is donated to the school
    • The following stores also donate part of the proceeds to the school if you register your store card
  • Only 18 days remaining to apply for The Archdiocese of Washington's Tuition Assistance! For the upcoming 2018- 2019 school year, eligibility for pastoral aid will be based on financial need and will require a submission of an application for ADW Tuition Assistance by the deadline to qualify. If you need assistance, please contact the school office (301-937- 7154) or email mailto:secretary@stjosrcs.org. For more information, please visit http://adw.org/tuition-assistance/
  • Log your HSA parent volunteer hours by clicking here.
  • Visit our website for updates and reminders by clicking here.
Have a blessed week!
November 6
Good morning parent(s)/guardian(s),
  • This week's updates and suggestions for helping your child(ren) can be found by clicking our weekly newsletter. The Builder 11.6.17.pdf 
  • Congratulations to the boys St. Joseph CYO soccer team who beat St. Bernadette on Saturday 7-0!
  • Thank you, Mrs. Banks and the HSA team for organizing the successful Trunk or Treat Night!
  • On Friday, November 17, 8th graders will be selling Hot dogs, chips, & juice. The attached form must be submitted by Wednesday, November 15 to participate. Hot dog form.docx 
  • On Saturday, November 18 from 6:30- 8:30, enjoy the Christmas ornament family paint night. Please see attached flyer for further details and RSVP by November 10. Christmas Ornaments - Paint Night.docx 
  • It’s that time of year again! Catholic Charities collects coat donations from parishes and schools every winter.  The National Junior Honor Society, St Francis Chapter of SJRCS will be collecting coats for Catholic Charities from 6 November through 8 December. Please consider donating winter coats to benefit the poor and vulnerable of our Archdiocese who come to Catholic Charities seeking warmth and the love of Christ. Donated coats may be brought to school by the students, or may be dropped off at the school office.
  • With the holiday season fast approaching, don’t forget to participate in the following fundraiser activities:
    • Use smile.amazon.com and register St. Joseph’s Church so that part of the proceeds of your purchase is donated to the school
    • The following stores also donate part of the proceeds to the school if you register your store card
  • Only 25 days remaining to apply for The Archdiocese of Washington's Tuition Assistance! For the upcoming 2018- 2019 school year, eligibility for pastoral aid will be based on financial need and will require a submission of an application for ADW Tuition Assistance by the deadline to qualify. If you need assistance, please contact the school office (301-937- 7154) or email mailto:secretary@stjosrcs.org. For more information, please visit http://adw.org/tuition-assistance/
  • Log your HSA parent volunteer hours by clicking here.
  • Visit our website for updates and reminders by clicking here.
October 30, 2017
Good morning parent(s)/guardian(s),
  • This week's updates and suggestions for helping your child(ren) can be found by clicking our weekly newsletter. The Builder 10.30.17.pdf 
  • This is a friendly reminder that in order to attend the Halloween parties tomorrow, parents MUST have completed Virtus training AND the electronic background check with the school. Parents who have not completed one or the other or neither are able to attend the parade tomorrow, but not the class parties.
  • Please note that Lego League will be cancelled tomorrow, October 31 in observance of Halloween. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
  • Only 32 days remaining to apply for The Archdiocese of Washington's Tuition Assistance! For the upcoming 2018- 2019 school year, eligibility for pastoral aid will be based on financial need and will require a submission of an application for ADW Tuition Assistance by the deadline to qualify. If you need assistance, please contact the school office (301-937- 7154) or email mailto:secretary@stjosrcs.org. For more information, please visit http://adw.org/tuition-assistance/
  • Log your HSA parent volunteer hours by clicking here.
  • Visit our website for updates and reminders by clicking here.

​Have a blessed week!
October 23, 2017
Good morning parent(s)/guardian(s),
  • This week's updates and suggestions for helping your child(ren) can be found by clicking our weekly newsletter. The Builder 10.23.17.pdf 
  •  We are extremely happy to announce Mrs. Anne-Marie Miller as the new Pre-K teacher! She will be bringing a wealth of experience and passion to the classroom. She will be starting officially on October 30 and will also remain as our school’s Vice Principal.
  •  We are also very happy to share that we have a wonderful team that will be supporting the transition to a new Extended Care Program (ECP) Director. The wonderful Ms. Sarkis will be the lead team teacher who will be closely working with the remarkable duo of Ms. Stiffler and Ms. Baade.  If you have any questions about ECP, please continue to email ecp@stjosrcs.org.
  • Only 39 days remaining to apply for The Archdiocese of Washington's Tuition Assistance! For the upcoming 2018- 2019 school year, eligibility for pastoral aid will be based on financial need and will require a submission of an application for ADW Tuition Assistance by the deadline to qualify. If you need assistance, please contact the school office (301-937- 7154) or email mailto:secretary@stjosrcs.org. For more information, please visit http://adw.org/tuition-assistance/
  • Log your HSA parent volunteer hours by clicking here.
  • Visit our website for updates and reminders by clicking here.

​Have a blessed week!
October 16, 2017
​Good morning parent(s)/guardian(s),
  • This week's updates and suggestions for helping your child(ren) can be found by clicking our weekly newsletter. The Builder 10.16.17.pdf 
  • Thank you, families, for your generosity in supporting American Cancer Society by allowing your children to wear pink and jeans on Denim Day. We were able to raise over $700! Thank you, Ms. Altemus, for organizing this wonderful event.
  • Friday, October 27 between 6-8pm, students and their families are invited to participate in Trunk or Treat. This free event allows our children to go trick-or-treating from the decorated trunk of cars or truck beds that are decorated. Cars that are participating need to be parked in the school’s parking lot by 6 pm. Children are encouraged to wear their costumes. Please see the attached flyer for further details. trunk or treat.pdf 
  • The Archdiocese of Washington's Tuition Assistance applications is open. The deadline to apply for aid is Monday, December 1. For the upcoming 2018- 2019 school year, eligibility for pastoral aid will be based on financial need and will require a submission of an application for ADW Tuition Assistance by the deadline to qualify. For more information, please visit http://adw.org/tuition-assistance/ .If you need needing assistance, please contact the school office (301-937- 7154) or email mailto:secretary@stjosrcs.org.
  • Additional financial aid is now available for children enrolled in Pre-k through 8th grade whose parent is single or widowed and shows financial need.The deadline is Monday, December 1. To obtain more information, please visit www.CatholicFA.org or info@CatholicFA.org or (301) 778-7644.
  • For more information about St. Joseph’s CYO Basketball team, please click the attached link. CYO basketball flyer.docx 
  • For additional information regarding all the sports available with CYO, please click the attached link. CYO Sports Flyer.docx 
  • For more information about this week’s Book Fair, please click the attached link. Book Fair Information.pdf 
  • If you would like to volunteer for the Book Fair between October 16-20 during the school day, please contact Mrs. Finke by emailingdafinkes@yahoo.com. All volunteers must be Child Protection compliant by completing Virtus training and electronic background check.
  • Maryland Right to Life is hosting an annual essay contest for students enrolled in grades 7-8. The deadline is December 9. First prize is $250 for each category. The question to be answered is, “Why am I pro-life?” For more information, please see attached. 2018EssayContestInfo.pdf 
  • Please also see attached for the Poetry contest for students enrolled in Grades K-9. Poetry flyer.pdf 
  • Please refer to Ms. Stock’s Oct. 13 email to sign-up for parent-teacher conferences on Friday, November 10.
  • St. Joseph’s will be competing in the Spelling Bee! Please stay tuned for additional information to register your child to participate. Students in grades 5-8 are eligible. To participate, students will be required to learn all 450 words attached to this document to participate in the school-wide competition in January. Please see the attached document for the list of words. Spelling Bee List.pdf   How to Study for a Spelling Bee.pdf 
  • St. Hugh’s Youth Group has cordially invited all students and families to their Haunted Toy Store on Friday, October 20 and Saturday, October 21 between 6-10 pm in the St. Hugh’s Parking Lot. For additional information, please see the attached flyer. Haunted House Toy Store 2 pdf.pdf 
  • Please write the name of your child on all clothing and school supplies, including lunch boxes. Unclaimed items must be claimed from the main office by Thursdays. Uncollected items with no identifying information will be donated/disposed of on a weekly basis.
  • Please return all clear plastic envelopes on Tuesdays. All school communication is sent in these envelopes.
  • Parents of 8th graders, please do not forget to:
    • Register for the HSPT. Please click here to do so. The deadline is Tuesday, October 31.
      • HSPT will be administered in-school on Wednesday, November 29, 2017
    • Please also remember that two weeks’ notice is required for all letters of recommendation.
    • Students and their families are required to return to the registration page between Monday, November 20, 2017 (after the last high school open house) and Friday, December 8, 2017, to register their High School Choice(s). Families are asked to register their High School Choice(s) online and return the 2017-18 Authorization to Release Records Form  to the school by Monday, November 27, 2017.
  • Log parent volunteer hours by clicking here.
  • Visit our website for updates and reminders by clicking here.

Have a blessed week!
October 10, 2017
Good morning parent(s)/guardian(s),
  • This week's updates and suggestions for helping your child(ren) can be found by clicking our weekly newsletter. The Builder 10.10.17.pdf 
  • The Archdiocese of Washington's Tuition Assistance applications is open. For the upcoming 2018- 2019 school year, eligibility for pastoral aid will be based on financial need and will require a submission of an application for ADW Tuition Assistance by the deadline to qualify. For more information, please visit http://adw.org/tuition-assistance/ .If you need needing assistance, please contact the school office (301-937- 7154) or email mailto:secretary@stjosrcs.org.
  • If you would like to volunteer for the Book Fair between October 16-20 during the school day, please contact Mrs. Finke by emailing dafinkes@yahoo.com. All volunteers must be Child Protection compliant by completing Virtus training, an electronic background check, and completing monthly bulletins.
  • St. Joseph’s will be competing in the Spelling Bee! Please stay tuned for additional information to register your child to participate. Students in grades 5-8 are eligible. To participate, students will be required to learn all 450 words attached to this document to participate in the school-wide competition in January. Please see the attached document for the list of words. Spelling Bee List.pdf   How to Study for a Spelling Bee.pdf ​​​​​​​
  • To ensure the safety of all children, please remember during arrival/drop-off to not pass on the left side.
  • St. Hugh’s Youth Group has cordially invited all students and families to their Haunted Toy Storeon Friday, October 20 and Saturday, October 21 between 6-10 pm in the St. Hugh’s Parking Lot. For additional information, please see the attached flyer. Haunted House Toy Store 2 pdf.pdf 
  • Please write the name of your child on all clothing and school supplies, including lunch boxes. Unclaimed items must be claimed from the main office by Thursdays. Uncollected items with no identifying information will be donated/disposed of on a weekly basis.
  • Please return all clear plastic envelopes on Tuesdays. All school communication is sent in these envelopes.
  • Parents of 8th graders, please do not forget to:
    • Register for the HSPT. Please click here to do so. Please also remember that two weeks notice is required for all letters of recommendation.
    • Order a class t-shirt by Wednesday, Oct. 11 by submitting the attached form.
  • Log parent volunteer hours by clicking here.
  • Visit our website for updates and reminders by clicking here.

Have a blessed week!
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October 2, 2017

Good morning parent(s)/guardian(s),

  • Blessings abound! Due to the collective efforts of our parents, and faculty, St. Joseph’s scored in the top 17% nationally on the Scantron in reading and math for students enrolled in Grades 2-8. Thank you, parents for your exemplary support of your child’s education and our passionate and dedicated teachers who have continued to prepare our child academically for a prosperous future!
  • The wait is over! The Lord has blessed us with a wonderful new addition to our faculty, our new Spanish teacher, Ms. Cristina Fernandez, who will be starting officially on Tuesday. A native of Spain, Ms. Fernandez is fluent in 2 other languages- English and German. She possesses a Master's degree in Linguistics and has over 6 years of teaching experience. Please feel free to welcome Ms. Fernandez to our family.
  • This week's updates and suggestions for helping your child(ren) can be found by clicking our weekly newsletter. The Builder 10.2.17.pdf 
  • In your child’s folder, you will be receiving a copy of their most recent Scantron results for students enrolled in 1st grade through 8th.
    • On that sheet, you will notice that 3 parts are highlighted.
      • Pink represents the SIP score or the degree of student mastery/proficiency with the concepts. For example, a sip of 82 means that your child scored the equivalent of 82% on grade level material.
      • The second highlighted information in orange represents the percentile of your student nationally. Percentile scores for individual test takers represent how an individual test taker's score compares to the scores of other test takers within a particular comparison group. For example, if your score report says that your child scored in the 64th percentile, this means that your child tested better than 64% of the test takers nationally.
      • The third highlighted information in green represents the Lexile level of your child in reading. The Lexile Measure identifies numerically your child’s reading ability.  

  • Last, the report provides a helpful Top 3 Suggested learning objectives that your child needs some additional support at home with. These objectives will be targeted with our teachers as well, therefore our combined efforts will improve your child’s performance.
  • The Archdiocese of Washington's Tuition Assistance applications is open today, October 2. For the upcoming 2018- 2019 school year, eligibility for pastoral aid will be based on financial need and will require a submission of an application for ADW Tuition Assistance by the deadline to qualify.
  • The Christmas card art fundraiser is due tomorrow, October 3 whether you will purchase the card or not. If you do not plan to purchase the cards, please return the artwork so it can be displayed during the Christmas show.
  • We would like to extend our appreciation for the HSA and CYO boards for their support and planning for our Crab Feast. Thank you as well to all the parent and student volunteers who were so gracious with their time and talent.
  • Thank you as well for Ms. Pamela and Robert Reeser, Dan & Anna Kim, and all of the volunteers who were so generous with their time and talents with organizing and implementing the Golf Tournament.  Thank you!
  • If you are interested in volunteering as a ticket maker for hot lunch tickets, please contact Ms. Jeanne Gregor at jlgreg@gmail.com
  • Please write the name of your child on all clothing and school supplies, including lunch boxes. We have a vast array of lost and found items with no names that have been sitting in the office for weeks. Starting this week, unclaimed items must be claimed by Thursday. Uncollected items with no identifying information will be donated/disposed of on a weekly basis.
  • Please return all clear plastic envelopes on Tuesdays. All school communication is sent in these envelopes.
  • Parents of 8th graders, please do not forget to register for the HSPT. Please click here to do so. Please also remember that 2 weeks notice is required for all letters of recommendation.
  • Log parent volunteer hours by clicking here.
  • Visit our website for updates and reminders by clicking here.

​Have a blessed week!


September 25, 2017
Good morning parent(s)/guardian(s),
  • This week's updates and suggestions for helping your child(ren) can be found by clicking our weekly newsletter. The Builder 9.25.17.pdf 
  • The Christmas card art fundraiser will be sent home soon. If you would like to purchase the card, please return with your payment by October 3. If you do not plan to purchase the cards, please return the artwork so it can be displayed during the Christmas show.
  • Please write the name of your child on all clothing and school supplies, including lunch boxes. We have a vast array of lost and found items with no names that have been sitting in the office for weeks. Starting this week, unclaimed items must be claimed by Thursday. Uncollected items with no identifying information will be donated/disposed of on a weekly basis.
  • Please return all clear plastic envelopes on Tuesdays. All school communication is sent in these envelopes.
  • The Archdiocese of Washington's Tuition Assistance applications will be open on October 2. For the upcoming 2018- 2019 school year, eligibility for pastoral aid will be based on financial need and will require a submission of an application for ADW Tuition Assistance by the deadline to qualify.
  • Parents of 8th graders, please do not forget to register for the HSPT. Please click here to do so. Please also remember that 2 weeks notice is required for all letters of recommendation.
  • St. Hugh's Youth Club is hosting a Family Game Night on September 29 between 6-9pm. For more information, please click Youth Game night 2011.pdf 
  • Log parent volunteer hours by clicking here.
  • Visit our website for updates and reminders by clicking here.
Have a blessed week!
September 18, 2017
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Good morning parent(s)/guardian(s),
  • This week's updates and suggestions for helping your child(ren) can be found by reading our weekly newsletter below.
  • Please return all clear plastic envelopes on Tuesdays. All school communication is sent in these envelopes.
  • The Archdiocese of Washington's Tuition Assistance applications will be open on October 2. 
  • Parents of 8th graders, please do not forget to register for the HSPT. Please click here to do so. Please also remember that 2 weeks notice is required for all letters of recommendation.
  • If you are interested in joining Cub Scouts, please click Join Cub Scout Pack 1031 Flyer copy for St Joseph RCS.pdf 
  • St. Hugh's Youth Club is hosting a Family Game Night on September 29 between 6-9pm. For more information, please click Youth Game night 2011.ppt .
  • Log parent volunteer hours by clicking here.
  • Visit our website for updates and reminders by clicking here.
Have a blessed week!

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September 11, 2017
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Good morning parent(s)/guardian(s),
  • This week's updates and suggestions for helping your child(ren) can be found by clicking our weekly newsletter. The Builder 9.11.17.pdf 
  • Please return all clear plastic envelopes on Tuesdays. All school communication is sent in these envelopes.
  • We need 3-4 volunteers who have completed the ADW child protection program to help with picture day on Wednesday. Please call the office at (301) 937-7154or email secretary@stjosrcs.org to volunteer.
  • This week students can help those affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma by sending in coins every day through Friday. PENNY POWER (1).docx 
  • Develop your child's vocabulary when they participate in our "Prefix and Suffix Monthly Challenge." Prefix and suffix challenge.pdf . Students must be signed up by Thursday, September 14 by clicking here. To access the list, please click here.
  • The deadline to submit hot lunch forms is Wednesday, September 20. To access the file, please click on the “Parents & Students” tab, then select “Weekly updates” and scroll to the file or click here.
  • Log parent volunteer hours by clicking here.
  • Visit our website for updates and reminders by clicking here.
Have a blessed week!


Upcoming Dates
  • Tuesday, September 12: Scantron testing for 3rd and 5th graders in Reading.
    • Holy Child and Georgetown Prep High School Visit.
    • School Mass
    • HSA & CYO Crab Feast Planning @ 7 pm in the teacher’s lounge
  • Wednesday, September 13: School Pictures in Uniform.
    • Scantron testing for 4th and 8th graders in Reading.
  • Thursday, September 14: Scantron testing for 1st and 2nd graders in Reading.
  • Friday, September 15: Makeup Scantron testing in Reading.
    • $1 Tag day to support Green Club.
  • Monday, September 18: Scantron testing for 6th and 7th graders in Math.
  • Saturday, September 23 @ 6:30 pm in the multipurpose room: Crab Feast.


September 5, 2017 
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August 30, 2017

Good morning, parents and guardians,
Attached are electronic copies of files that were distributed through the Monday communication folders yesterday.

This is a friendly reminder that during arrival and dismissal, our procedures have been established to ensure the safety of all of our children while respecting the time of parents. Therefore, please do not park in the parking lot of the church and cross as this slows down the arrival process. During arrival, please proceed in your cars to the normal drop off zone and pull up to the very top of the zone in one line. Please encourage your children to promptly exit their vehicle on the right. Safety patrols and 2 adults will be present to assist during this time. Please do not drive on the left of the drop off zone or overtake cars in the line as students may accidentally exit on the left.

During dismissal, please also proceed in your cars in single file to the school parking lot. Please do not park in the parking lot of the church and cross as your child may run into traffic. Once you have followed the directions of where to park, please remain in your cars until the whistle is blown. Once the whistle is blown, you may exit your car and pickup your child(ren). Please refrain from having any extended conversations with teachers at this time as it compromises the safety of our children when teachers are distracted. Once you have promptly picked up your child(ren) and closed your doors, the whistle will be sounded twice to indicate that cars are able to leave. All doors must be closed for this to occur, so your promptness is appreciated.
Thank you for your attention and diligence in ensuring that all of our children are safe.

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Location

St. Joseph's Regional Catholic School
​11011 Montgomery Rd,
​Beltsville, MD 20705
(301) 937-7154
​secretary@stjosrcs.org

School Hours: 8:10 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.
Before Care Hours: 6:45 a.m. -  8:10 a.m.
After Care Hours: 3:20 p.m. -  6:00 p.m.

What Our Parents Are Saying

I LOVE this school! I have a 5th grader and a 6th grader who both started at St. Joseph's in Kindergarten. The staff is amazing - they all treat the students like their extended family. The middle school team is just that... a TEAM who works together to ensure the students are well prepared for High School. They are aware of tests, quizzes and papers that other teachers have assigned and they take care to make sure the students are working to their full potential but are not overloaded. I love many of the community building events St. Joseph's has every year - a crab feast in the fall, a 5K and one mile fun run, monthly basket bingo nights, pasta dinners and a Multicultural Pot Luck Night in the spring! I can't say enough positive about the school. If you are looking for a quality education for your child in a small, personal class setting, you should set up an appointment to visit the school...you won't be disappointed!
​ - Parent

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