The SCM High School – Houston’s only Catholic Montessori high school – welcomed its first class of students in August 2017; realizing the school’s strategic goal of completing the last Adolescent Community cycle (10th through 12th grades). SCM High School offers a student-centered, interdisciplinary, and experiential education grounded in AMI Montessori principles. Students are offered AP courses, can take dual-credit classes at the University of St. Thomas, and can complete independent studies courses. 12th graders may complete an independent capstone research project. Travel learning, mentorships, and internships are also an important part of this program. 

Please join us for our High School Open House on Thursday, September 13, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM for the opportunity to visit with SCM’s pioneering high school students, faculty members, and college counselor. This is a casual, come-and-go event for our whole school community, and we welcome parents and students from every level who would like a brief introduction to the program. RSVP by Tuesday, September 11 via Paperless Post invitation.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday, September 7
  • Welcome Back Parent Meeting, after drop-off (Gym)
  • C-Team Volleyball HOME Game, 4:30 PM (Gym)
  • Varsity Volleyball HOME Game, 5:30 PM (Gym)
  • Ms. Jenny’s/Ms. Sterling’s Primary Potluck, 6:30 PM

Saturday, September 8
  • Ms. Jennifer’s Primary Potluck, 11:30 AM
  • High School Potluck, 4:30 PM
  • Ms. Megan’s Lower Elementary Potluck, 6:00 PM

Monday, September 10
  • Scholastic Order Due
  • Friends of the Library Work Day, after drop-off (Library)
  • Varsity Soccer HOME Game, 4:30 PM (Soccer Field)
  • Varsity Volleyball AWAY Game, 4:30 PM (Our Lady of Fatima TC) 

Wednesday, September 12
  • Parent Education: Intro to the Atrium, 8:30 AM (Atrium)
  • Varsity Volleyball HOME Game, 4:30 PM (Gym)
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sign Up for Saturday Soccer!
Saturday Soccer is St. Catherine’s soccer program for Primary and Lower Elementary students. Led by the PSO Friends of Athletics, it’s a non-competitive league that allows younger children to learn beginner soccer skills. 

The season begins September 15, and registration forms are available on  ParentsWeb . Parents who are interested in coaching can email Courtney Lerch to volunteer.
Parent Education: Introduction to the Atrium -
September 12 at 8:30 AM
Learn more about the  Atrium , the materials used, and the  Catechesis of the Good Shepherd . This Parent Education event will focus on religious formation for grades Primary through the 6th year, however, all levels are welcome to attend.
A DVANCING THE MISSION
Shell Oil Company’s Double Matching Period Ends September 15
If you are a Shell employee who utilizes the company’s employee gift matching program, please consider making a match-eligible gift to St. Catherine’s by the close of next week. Shell’s annual double matching period ends September 15, and SCM would be blessed to have your generosity matched 2 to 1 by your employer.
Keep an eye out for Night Owl Soirée updates on the gala’s  Facebook event page . Today, we’re celebrating the creative geniuses behind the gala visuals.

Coming soon: A preview of the live entertainment, auction items, and more!
About the St. Catherine’s Montessori Parent Service Organization (PSO)
The PSO is dedicated to enhancing the experience of students, staff, and parents by creating a community founded on parent involvement and warm hospitality. All parents with a child enrolled at St. Catherine's Montessori are members of the PSO.  

Several PSO committees will have tables at the Welcome Back Parent Meeting this Friday, September 7, and we invite you to stop by and learn about the numerous ways parents can get involved at St. Catherine's!
Interested in Joining the PSO Book Club?
There is still time to read the first PSO Book Club selection of the year,  How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success by Julie Lythcott-Haims. A copy is available for check-out in the SCM Parent Library. All are welcome to participate in the discussion on Friday, October 5 at 8:30 AM in the Gym.
Upcoming PSO Activities
  •  Monday, September 10: Friends of the Library Work Day, after drop-off (Library)
  • Friday, September 14: PSO New Parent Welcome Committee Morning Children Playdate, 11:30 AM (Soccer Field)
  • Friday, September 21: PSO Meeting 8:30 AM (Gym) 
  • Friday, October 5: PSO Book Club Meeting 8:30 AM (Gym)  
If you would like to submit something to be considered for inclusion in the Globe on Wednesdays, please send it for approval by noon on Mondays to  globe@stcathmont.org .

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