Soccer & Volleyball Playoffs

Congratulations to our Varsity soccer and Varsity volleyball teams for making it to the playoffs! 

The first round game for Volleyball is at home on Monday, October 24th, starting at 5:00 PM. If our team wins, their next playoff game is on Wednesday, October 26th. 

The first round game for Soccer is away on Tuesday, October 25th, and more information is still to come. If our team wins, their next playoff game is on Thursday, October 27th. 

Please view our school's Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter pages for more information regarding the playoff schedule. All playoff updates for both soccer and volleyball teams will be on social media throughout the week.

Family Learning

We are highlighting a new feature in our weekly insider called the Family Learning section. Each week, Family Learning will incorporate the Learning Commons Literacy Corner information, as well as feature information on reading, math, digital citizenship, or other learning resources for families. 

Family Learning – Math Facts Fluency

Last month we talked about what “fact fluency” means. This month we are going to focus on ways you can help your child become fluent with their math facts. We want to help students become more efficient and flexible in math fact retrieval. There are several things you can do that will help. Click here to find out more.

Learning Commons Literacy Corner

Please click here for our weekly Learning Commons Literacy Corner updates including the quote of the week, vocabulary word of the week, and the high frequency words of the week.

Red Ribbon Week – October 24th – 28th 

We will celebrate National Red Ribbon Week the week of October 24th. This is a time we reflect and promote a healthy, drug-free lifestyle for ourselves and our children. Our students will be participating in dress up days during the school week to signify their commitment to making the choice to be healthy and live drug free. As we lead our community in making this commitment, let us keep the children worldwide in our thoughts and prayers. School uniforms can always be worn instead of doing the dress up days listed out below. 

• Monday - Run To A Bright Future - Wear appropriate workout clothes. No tank tops allowed. May wear appropriate shorts. Leggings allowed with appropriate length shirt.
• Tuesday - Team Up Against Drugs - Wear your favorite sports gear with jeans or uniform bottoms, may also wear St. Cecilia spirit wear.
• Wednesday - Sock It To Drugs - Wear Mass uniform with crazy socks
• Thursday - Don't Let Drugs Mix You Up - Wear mis-matched clothes
• Friday - No School - Celebration of Learning Conferences

Make Up Yearbook Picture Day – Nov. 2nd - Volunteer Helpers

We would love to have a few parents come to straighten ties, fix hairbows, and help our kids look their best for the make up yearbook photos on November 2nd! Please review the available slots on the sign up genius. 

Academic Clubs and Competitions

Calling all students for this year's Academic Clubs and Competitions (ACC)! This year, all academic contests in which our students compete will be under the ACC umbrella. For this year, our competitions include PSIA, St. Pius X Academic Rally, and Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. For more information, please read this letter.

Halloween – Monday, October 31st

On Monday, October 31st students are allowed to wear their Halloween costumes to school. If they do not want to wear their costume, they may also wear a Halloween shirt with jeans/uniform bottoms, or their regular school uniform. Restrictions: school-appropriate costumes, nothing overly scary (keep early childhood students in mind), no face paint, no makeup, no hair paint.

Dia de los Muertos Altar – October 31st through November 4th

We have a wonderful opportunity to get involved with a beautiful faith-based and cultural event at the school this year! Our HSA Catholic Families Committee in partnership with 5th Grade would like to invite all in the St. Cecilia community to be part of the school’s Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) Altar (Ofrenda/Altar de Muertos) this year. This is a great way to educate our children spiritually and culturally connect with All Saints Day (November 1st) and All Souls Day (November 2nd).

All students, faculty, and staff can participate in the altar’s decoration by sending a 4” x 6” free-standing, framed photo of a loved family member who has passed. The frame has to stand alone and be clearly labeled with the student’s name, grade level, and homeroom on the back of the frame. Picture frames need to be brought to school by your child no later than Thursday, October 27th. All students will visit the altar throughout the week of October 31st through November 4th. 

All Saints Day and All Souls Day Mass Information

For the week of October 31st – November 4th – we will have Mass on both Tuesday and Wednesday and Mass attire is required for both days.

• The first Mass will be for All Saints Day on Tuesday, November 1st. Please note, while Mass attire is required for both Mass days, on Tuesday, November 1st students may come dressed as their favorite Saint for All Saints Day.
• The second Mass will be for All Souls Day Wednesday, November 2nd. 

Box of Joy

The Box of Joy ministry is an annual Christmas gift ministry organized by local Catholic schools, parishes, and groups across the United States and facilitated by Cross Catholic Outreach. Box of Joy is a Christmas shoe box donated and packed with toys, clothing, school supplies, and hygiene items given to children in developing countries. It is a beautiful way to make someone’s Christmas special. We are joining the parish to participate in this very worthwhile project. Your child will bring home a shoe box, instructions, and a prayer. Box of Joy is due back to school by Friday, October 28th.  

St. Cecilia Girls and Boys Basketball Starting Soon!

Attention all 6th through 8th grade St. Cecilia boys and girls. Basketball season is fast approaching. Please sign up here if your son or daughter will be participating in tryouts for the team. If your child hasn't participated in a school sanctioned sport for Fall 2022, please make sure you have completed the school Pre-Participation form and physical before tryouts. 

Girls Basketball:

• 6th & 7th grade tryouts are on Monday, October 24th and Tuesday, October 25th from 6:30AM - 7:30AM
• 8th grade tryouts are on Thursday, October 27th from 6:30AM - 7:30AM

Practices for 6th - 8th will be Monday - Thursday 6:30 - 7:30AM

Boys Basketball:

• 7th & 8th grade tryouts are on Tuesday, October 25th and Friday, October 28th from 3:30PM - 5:30PM (Playoffs for soccer are this week so please inform coach as soon as possible)
• 6th grade tryouts are on Monday, October 24th, Wednesday, October 26th, and Friday, October 28th from 2:30PM - 4:00PM.

Practices for 6th grade will be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 2:30-4PM

Practices for 7th and 8th will be Monday - Thursday 3:30-5PM

Employment Opportunities

St. Cecilia Catholic School is hiring! We have open positions to fill immediately including Part-Time Nursery Staff and Substitute Teachers. If you are interested in working alongside our amazing teachers and staff, please check out the open positions available here and apply today!

Faculty Nursery Help Needed

Who wants to hold some babies? The faculty nursery is in significant need of on-call subs. Aside from wanting to spend time with our lovely infants and toddlers, the only requirements are to be current on your safe environment CMG training, and be willing to come fill in if you are available. This can serve as either a volunteer or paid position.  

The St. Cecilia Faculty Nursery serves newborns through three-year-old children of our faculty and staff. is an amazing advantage for the recruitment and retention of teachers. Thank you for considering!