Weekly Insider – December 1, 2023 | |
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Principal For A Day
Today, 6th Grader Emily Mendoza served as our Principal For A Day. In her afternoon meeting with the school’s Executive Leadership Team, she made several leadership decisions she would like to share with the school community.
6th Grade
- 6th Grade will get donuts next Monday morning, December 4th
- 6th Grade will get No Homework on Monday, January 8th
All School
- All students will have a Free Dress Day on Monday, January 8th
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Canstruction – Free Dress Day
Thank you for the overwhelming support of Canstruction! As a school community we collected an astounding 6,065 cans! That means that our St. Cecilia Catholic School community delivered just over 5,500 lbs. of food to the East Spring Branch Food Pantry. As a reward – all students in all grades will have a free dress day on Wednesday, December 6th. Spirit wear or uniforms can also be worn. Please note – as a reminder, this week Mass will be on Friday, December 8th for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
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Family Learning
Middle School Midterms
Middle school midterms are right around the corner. Click here to find a schedule of the “Exam Prep Days” and the specific content area test(s) that your child will be taking each day. Students will be given 1 hour and 15 minutes for each midterm with a 30 minute break in between midterms.
Smart Families Online Session
Smart Families Shaping Souls is hosting an online informational session. Help parents navigate this Holiday Season and through the New Year with technology integrity. Please click here for more information and to register online to attend
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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December 6th & 8th Mass Schedule
Since December 8th is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception (and a Holy Day of Obligation), for that week – we will not have our weekly school Mass on Wednesday, December 6th – instead, it will be on Friday, December 8th. Mass attire will be required on Friday, December 8th. Our Spirit Day that week will be on Wednesday, December 6th, and that is also when we will have our Weekly Assembly in the Gym.
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HSA Events
Sweet Treats - Sign Up Genius – December 6th
Please join in our annual Sweet Treats tradition! HSA asks parents to bring sweet treats for faculty and staff to enjoy throughout the day. Please drop off treats at the front office. Please click here to review the available slots and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!
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December HSA Meeting – Tuesday, December 12th
The monthly HSA Meeting for December is Tuesday, December 12th at 8:15AM in the Makerspace Lab. We will have Hot Cocoa at the meeting, and an Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest. You won’t want to miss this one!
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Admissions Information for Younger Siblings
If you have younger children who are not currently enrolled as students in St. Cecilia Catholic School and would like to apply for them to begin next school year, the application for the 2024 - 2025 school year is available online. The deadline for submitting applications for the 2024 - 2025 school year is Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Here are some helpful links to complete the process:
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Upcoming Auction Sign Up Parties
We have three fun Christmas themed Sign Up Parties for December now available!
Spaces can be limited so act fast and don’t miss out!
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Available Sign-Up Parties:
Student Parties
- 7th & 8th Grade Holly Jolly Trolley – Wednesday, December 13th
Parent Party
- Ugly Christmas Sweater Party – Thursday, December 21st
Click here to sign up for the sign up parties listed above.
Sign Up Parties are parties planned/hosted and funded by parents. Spots are sold for parties to help support Auction. Parties may be for students of certain grades, all students, Moms, Dads, Couples, or Families. There are also some school sponsored parties available for students known as Fun with Faculty. Sign-Up Parties will be released throughout the year.
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8th Grade vs. Faculty Basketball Game Benefitting Catholic Charities - Thursday, December 14th
The faculty is once again challenging the 8th grade basketball players to a "friendly" basketball game on December 14th at 8:15AM. All 4th through 8th grade students are invited to watch the game.
This event is fun to watch and serves as a good cause benefiting Catholic Charities. We are kindly asking each student to bring in a wrapped and labeled gift as entry to the game. The gift should be for a child of the same age and gender as your student. For example, a St. Cecilia 5th grade girl should bring a gift for a 5th grade girl; students should label the gift (i.e. "5th-grade girl"). There will be a collection area in the gym for the wrapped gifts. The gifts will be delivered to Catholic Charities after the game. If you have any questions, contact Coach Kinnick.
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Martial Arts Team
Registration for the second semester is now open for the after school Martial Arts program. Please click here for additional information.
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Sing In The Children's Choir For Christmas!
The St. Cecilia Church and School Children/Youth choir is accepting new members for the 4:00PM Children’s Mass on Christmas Eve. Students in grades two through eight are welcome to participate. Younger students must be able to read. Rehearsals are on Wednesday afternoons from 3:45PM to 4:45PM in the Music Room. There is a limited amount of space available for students to participate, please register soon if you would like your child to take part. Click here to register. For more information, please contact Carol Crittenden or Andrew Meinen
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St. Cecilia Students in the Nutcracker Production in Galveston
Alliana Jacobs and Eleanor Stoebner will be appearing in the City Ballet of Houston's annual performance of The Nutcracker, performed at the historic Grand 1894 Opera House in Galveston. The production was choreographed by ballet legend, Frederic Franklin and will be performed on December 9 and 10. As part of the matinee performances, there will be a brief presentation and opportunity to meet the dancers and take photos.
City Ballet of Houston, under artistic direction of Mary Elizabeth Arrington and Luis Fuente, is a Charter Member and Honor Company with Regional Dance America and has been dedicated to supporting youth within the community since its inception in 1958. It is recognized as a company that brings quality performances to the community and prepares young dancers for professional careers.
The Nutcracker performances are Dec. 9 and 10 at The Grand 1894 Opera House and tickets can be purchased here.
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STH Coding Camp - December 2nd
Calling all 2nd to 8th grade students who want to learn more about coding and STEM! The St. Thomas High School Computer Science Honor Society is hosting a coding camp. Click here to learn more and register today!
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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. | | | | |
