Weekly Insider - September 16, 2022 | |
2022 National Blue Ribbon Award
As we communicated earlier today, St. Cecilia Catholic School is a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School. We wanted to share some additional information with our community about this prestigious award.
Additional Statistics:
Out of the 297 schools selected this year St. Cecilia Catholic School is:
- One of 31 schools in Texas selected
- One of 24 private schools in the nation selected
- One of 19 high performing schools in Texas selected
- One of 3 Catholic Schools in the Galveston-Houston Archdiocese selected
We are happy to congratulate our fellow Archdiocesan Catholic Schools – St. Anne Catholic School and St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School for also being named as 2022 National Blue Ribbon Schools.
Monday, September 19th – Free Dress Day
To celebrate the hard work and dedication of our students, faculty, and staff – everyone gets a free dress day on Monday, September 19th!
Friday, September 23rd - National Blue Ribbon Student Assembly
On Friday, September 23rd, the school will hold a special celebratory assembly for students at 1:00PM in the gym. Friday is a Spirit Day, and all students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to wear a red St. Cecilia spirit shirt if they have one.
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Progress Reports (3rd - 8th Grade Families)
A Progress Report will be automatically emailed to parents of 3rd - 8th grade students to view on Wednesday, September 21. The Progress Report will include detailed assignment information and the student’s current grade average in each class. The purpose of this report is to give parents a general assessment of the student's academic performance and serve as a snapshot of where the student stands in their classes on the specific date the Progress Report is run. If you would like to monitor your child’s progress more regularly, see the instructions below on how to sign up to receive daily or weekly notifications in your FACTS account.
FACTS Parents Sign up for Notifications
- Sign into your FACTS account
- Select Web Forms
- Select Family Demographic Form
- Select the Custodial Parent Form
- Scroll down to Parent Preferences
- Click the triangle next to Auto Email Gradebook Progress
- Select: Daily or Weekly depending on your needs
- Click Save
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Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Art Competition
It’s time to kick off the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Art Competition! If your child would like to participate, please read the information below thoroughly.
Important information to note:
- Participation: Prek- 8th grade
- Rodeo theme: Western Art- art that depicts heritage, lifestyle, and landscapes of the West.
- 2D surface: We do not complete in 3D
- Colored drawing (colored pencil, pastels, crayon, chalk)
- Mixed Media: mixture of two or more materials (ex: crayon with watercolor)
- Monochromatic: one hue with the addition of white and black
- Paint: watercolor, acrylic, tempera
- Dimensions of paper- Min 8.5x11 Max 15x21
- NO second surface (collage, gluing, cutting will be disqualified)
- NO slogans, trademarks
- Labeled on the back of art in pencil:
- First/last name, homeroom, title, mediums used
- Mrs. Poche will matt and tag all qualifying pieces.
- All art due to Mrs. Poche by October 31, 2022
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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 Fact Fluency
Fact fluency is an important foundational skill in mathematics. Want to learn more about fact fluency and how to support your child(ren) with achieving fact fluency? Click here for an informational guide from Patrice Tucker and Kristen Allen, our St. Cecilia Math Coaches.
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.
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HSA Events and Volunteer Information
Please click here to view a recording of the monthly meeting for September.
Volunteer Opportunities
The following volunteer opportunities have been added to the Volunteer Opportunities Dashboard on the school website.
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HSA Grade Level Mixers – Wed., September 21st
Continuing on last year’s new Grade Level Mixer events, we are expanding the events this year to include more grades for each event, and to hold all of them in the first semester so people can meet each other sooner in the school year. All the Grade Level Mixers will be held at the Kirby Ice House (the one on Gessner closest to the school) at 6:00PM. This year we are using Sign Up Genius to do the registration, so everyone can see in advance who is planning on attending. HSA will pick up the cost of the first round drink. We hope to see you there!
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Blood Drive - Friday, October 21st
Let’s help give back! Did you know that MD Anderson patients require approximately 200 units of blood every day? This past summer, our very own PE teacher, Mrs. Morton, was one of those blood donor recipients. Mrs. Morton and Katherine Hoag are hosting a MD Anderson blood drive on Friday, October 21st from 8:00AM - 2:00PM in the School Auditorium. The goal is to collect 144 units of blood, which would touch the lives of approximately 432 cancer patients. Let’s show our love and support and give blood. The St. Cecilia School Community has held the hands of Mrs. Morton and Mrs. Hoag during their journey, and they promise to hold yours while you help give back. Click here to register.
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Virtue Superstars
Congratulations to this week’s Virtue Superstars for the September monthly virtue - Integrity! "Whatever you do, do from the heart, as for the Lord and not for others." - Colossians 3:23
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Pre-Season Girls Basketball Skills and Drills
Get ready for the upcoming basketball season. You'll work on your ball handling, shooting, agility/footwork, and your basketball mindset.
We are offering the following mornings for 4th-8th grade girls:
- Dates: 10/3, 10/5, 10/6, 10/12, 10/14, 10/17, & 10/19
- Time: 6:30am-7:30am
- Cost: $25 per session or $280 for all ($20.00 a session)
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Click here to register.
Looking forward to seeing you!
Coach Inman and Coach Kinnick
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After School Event Parent Supervision
As a reminder, all St. Cecilia students that attend after school events on our campus (such as athletic games, and any other school after school events) are required to have adult supervision while on campus.
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After School Enrichment
MoveNation Dance Academy
Ballet / Tap Combo Dance Classes for Preschoolers at St. Cecilia begins September 6th! Instruction is provided by MoveNation Dance Academy on Tuesdays 4:15-5PM. This class engages preschoolers at their level to introduce them to a world of dance that is amazing and inspiring. Dancers will learn technique that will improve flexibility and strength and the principle movements of ballet and tap dance such as first and second position plie, releve, passe, tendu, leap, brush, spank, shuffle, tap, shim-sham, and more! Dancers will be able to participate in the MoveNation Dance Academy Year End Recital too! Register online MoveNationDanceAcademy.com via the Register button, create your account in the Parent Portal (Select St Cecilia as your location), and enroll in the St. Cecilia Preschool Ballet/Tap class.
Mini - Stars Soccer
Mini – Stars Soccer will start on November 1st, 2022 and run through February 1, 2023. Depending on the grade level, classes will be on certain days of the week. The schedule is as follows:
- PRE-K 3 – Kindergarten: Tuesdays from 3:00 - 4:00PM
- 1st – 4th & 5th – 8th: Wednesdays from 3:30 - 4:30PM
Cost for Semester: $245
Click here to register.
Any Questions please contact Luis Labastida at (281) 865-6031, LLVOLELUIS@GMAIL.COM, or MINISTARSSPORTS@GMAIL.COM
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Fall Fest – Sunday, October 2nd
Raffle Ticket Sales Volunteer Sign Up
Parent volunteers are needed for Fall Fest Raffle Ticket Sales after Mass for the next few weeks. Please see this Sign Up Genius for dates, times, and additional information.
Wheel of Fortune
The Home and School Association is sponsoring the Wheel of Fortune Booth at Fall Fest on Sunday, October 2nd. This booth has proven to be quite popular! We will spin the “wheel of fortune” for chances to win prizes! Traditionally, we ask school families to help with this booth by either donating online or by bringing a family-friendly gift card between $5 and $20. All gift cards will be collected and used on the wheel for chances to win a gift card and other fun prizes. Your donation is tax-deductible and will be credited to your parish account. It’s easy to donate - please click here to donate online. If you have an actual gift card, you can place it in an envelope and drop it off at the CLS office across from the clinic (please be sure to put your student’s name on the envelope). Thank you for your contributions and continued support. The deadline for your donation is September 28th.
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That Man Is You
Another year of That Man is You is beginning on September 14th with brand new content this year. Please click here for a brochure with the information on the program for this year.
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St. Cecilia Church & School Youth and Children’s Choirs
Ms. Crittenden, the St. Cecilia Catholic School music teacher, will be directing the choir and looks forward to working with a fabulous group of young singers. No audition or prior choral singing experience is necessary. Come and make a joyful noise!
Youth Choir (Grades 4 - 8)
The Youth Choir is a ministry of the Church and School. We invite all youth in grades 4th through 8th from St. Cecilia Catholic School and the parish to join the choir. The choir sings once a month at the Sunday 10:00AM Mass, and students who attend St. Cecilia Catholic School have the opportunity to minister at the Wednesday school Mass. Rehearsals are held on Wednesday afternoons from 4:00PM to 5:00PM in the Music Room and begin on September 14th. A student enrollment donation of $10 per student is requested to help cover the cost of supplies and parties during the year. For more information and to register, visit saintcecilia.org/youth-and-childrens-choirs.
Children's Choir (Grades 2 - 3)
Children in grades 2 and 3 are invited to join the choir seasonally for Christmas, Easter and Mother's Day.
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Parish Sports Announcement
Parish Basketball is moving to Kingdom. Registration is now open until November 15th. Please go to our Parish Sports page on the website for more information and to register.
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St. Thomas High School Mini Eagles Cheer Clinic
Come cheer with the St. Thomas Cheerleaders and perform during halftime at the 2022 JV Magnolia West Game! (For ages: Kindergarten - 8th Graders). Click here for more information.
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Fall Math+ at Strake Jesuit
Math+ is a six-session course that is taught at Strake Jesuit. Classes are on Wednesdays from 5:00 to 6:00 pm starting on Wednesday, October 5th and ending on November 9th. This Fall’s course will focus on Geometry. Click here for more information on Math+. Click here to register.
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Hail, Bright Cecilia! at the Hobby Center
Mark your calendars for the Ars Lyrica Houston season opener "Hail, Bright Cecilia!" on Friday, September 23rd at 7:30 pm, dedicated to St. Cecilia. This concert spotlights two splendid Cecilian odes by Henry Purcell. St. Cecilia Catholic School families can purchase tickets at a discounted price. To purchase discounted tickets, click here, and in the top right corner, enter promo code “ARTIST” in the Enter Promo box and click Submit.
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If you are experiencing a hardship of any kind please contact the HSA Caring Committee for support or prayer requests. They are here to help!
The HSA Caring Committee is a volunteer group that supports St. Cecilia Catholic School families who are dealing with illness, death, or crisis.
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Our mission at St Cecilia Catholic School is the ongoing Catholic formation and education of the whole child in mind, heart, and spirit, in preparation for an adult life of commitment and service. | | | | | |