Weekly Insider - January 13, 2023 | |
Family Learning
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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Re-Enrollment, Tuition, 2023 - 2024 Calendar, and Admissions
Re-Enrollment for 2023 - 2024
Our Re-Enrollment Process for currently enrolled students who will be returning to St. Cecilia Catholic School for the 2023 - 2024 school year will begin on Wednesday, February 1st, and conclude on Monday, February 13th at 3:00PM.
- There is nothing you need to do at this time, and families will receive a separate email for the Re-Enrollment Process on Wednesday, February 1st, 2023.
2023 - 2024 School Year Calendar and Tuition
The annual Re-Enrollment email that will be sent out on Wednesday, February 1st will contain the one page school calendar for the 2023 - 2024 school year, and also information on the Tuition for next year.
New Student Admissions
The process for new student applications for the 2023-2024 school year remains open and will continue through the deadline of Friday, February 3, 2023 (all new student applications must be fully completed and submitted by Friday, February 3, 2023). If you are interested in applying for a sibling, or if you know someone interested in applying to St. Cecilia Catholic School for their child(ren), please visit our Admissions Process page on our website or contact Tori Hicks to schedule an in-person tour.
- Please note, the Application Process is only for interested students who are not currently enrolled in St. Cecilia Catholic School at this time.
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2nd Quarter Honor Roll
At St. Cecilia Catholic School we recognize students who have demonstrated exemplary achievement by naming them to the Principal’s Honor Roll or the Teacher’s Honor Roll. To achieve this distinction students must meet the following expectations:
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Principal’s Honor Roll: all A’s in academic subjects, no less than Meeting Expectations in all Conduct, maximum one Developing Expectations in Effort or Personal Habits.
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Teacher’s Honor Roll: all A’s, with no more than 2 B’s, and no less than Meeting Expectations in all Conduct, maximum one Developing Expectations in Effort or Personal Habits.
Achieving the honor roll takes hard work and commitment over time. It is no small feat. We are very proud of all of the students on the Principal’s and Teacher’s Honor Roll. Please click here for the honor roll list by grade level.
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Steps For Students – Saturday, February 11, 2023
The Archdiocesan Steps For Students 5K run returns for its 17th year on Saturday, February 11, 2023. You can either register to participate in the run, or you can “Hit Snooze for Students” – both options support St. Cecilia Catholic School by having a portion of the registration fees to help support various campus programs. The run begins at 8:30AM downtown at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, and participants can visit the St. Cecilia Catholic School tent for snacks and drinks in the Catholic School Village beginning at 7:00AM.
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Click here for a full Steps for Students schedule
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Click here to register to either participate in the race or “Hit Snooze for Students”
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Accreditation Visit
St. Cecilia Catholic School will undergo an accreditation site visit from January 24 through January 27. The site visit is administered by a visiting team comprised of teachers and administrators from other Catholic schools. The accreditation process, which is a requirement of the Texas Conference of Catholic Bishops Education Department, is conducted every seven years. While on campus, the visiting team will meet with faculty and staff, observe classes, and may speak with parents who are on campus. Here is a video from the Texas Conference of Catholic Bishops that helps explain the Accreditation process.
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Dinosaur George Traveling Museum – Monday, January 23rd
On Monday, January 23rd, the Home and School Association (HSA) is sponsoring the Dinosaur George Traveling Museum visiting our campus. All grades will be able to attend the exhibit in the Auditorium during the day on Monday, January 23rd. The exhibit will remain open for two hours after school is over (from 3:30PM to 5:30PM), and families are welcome to visit during that time. The traveling museum brings a gift shop with the exhibit that will be open after school for families.
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NWEA MAP Growth Assessment- January Administration
St. Cecilia will be administering the Middle of Year NWEA (Northwest Evaluation Association) MAP(Measure of Academic Progress) Growth Assessment to all students in K-8 grade. Teachers will be administering these assessments during class throughout the month of January. Individual grade levels will communicate to families regarding specific testing dates. If you would like to learn more about this assessment, click here for a guide to the Catholic School’s Office “Family Guide to MAP Growth.
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Neon Night - Friday, February 3rd - 6PM to 8PM
Are you ready for a GLOW-UP? Neon Night is a crazy, fun, glow-in-the-dark dance party -- for all grades -- that your kids cannot miss! Come dance to all your favorite hits and play games while you glow in the dark.
The St. Cecilia Auction "Neon Night," party is on Friday, February 3, 2023, from 6:00PM-8:00PM.
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Who: All current St. Cecilia students and parents are invited!
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Why: NEON NIGHT is a blacklight-glow-up dance party! It's fun for kids (and parents) of all ages! AND it's a great way to support our school! All proceeds from NEON NIGHT go towards the school auction.
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Where: Gym - Dance, Pavilion, and Cafeteria (Food & Water setup)
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Attire: Anything that glows in the dark or that glows under UV blacklight. The best colors that glow under blacklight are bright white and neon or fluorescent colors -- especially neon yellow, green, pink, aqua, and orange. Prizes will be awarded to the best NEON NIGHT costumes -- Individual costume and Group costume -- so get creative!
Neon Night Volunteers Needed!
We need volunteers to make this a fun and safe event! Please sign up for a shift here.
Please contact Janine Hergesell if you have any questions.
We hope to see your glowing faces at NEON NIGHT on February 3!
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Skilled Student Update
We were happy to have Dr. Harrison and Lauren Fink from the Conative Group back on campus this afternoon to work with our teachers on Phase 1 of the Skilled Student. Save the date for February 28 for a parent information meeting. More information coming soon!
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St. Cecilia Spring Sports Sign Up
It is time to sign up for middle school spring sports. If your child is interested in a sport this spring, please fill out this form so they can join the team. A Pre-Participation form and physical must be filled out before they can begin any practice.
- Softball: 6th-8th grade only
- Baseball: 6th-8th grade only
- Track and Field: 3rd-8th grade
- Tennis: 6th-8th grade
- Golf: 6th-8th grade
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6th & 7th Grade STREAM Fair Judges Needed
The 6th and 7th grade Science classes need judges for their annual STREAM Fair on Wednesday, January 18th. The requirements to be a judge are that the individual needs to have a background in the field of Science or Engineering, and they cannot be related to any of our 6th or 7th grade participants. If you would like to volunteer or know of anyone who fits the criteria and would like to volunteer, please have them email the 6th and 7th grade science teacher Zachary Stockton at zstockton@saintcecilia.org for more information.
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Parish T-ball/Baseball/Softball Information
Registration is now open for the spring. Click here to register.
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NET Team Host Families Needed
The NET Team is coming to St. Cecilia to lead the 7th Grade Retreat on January 17th and the 8th Grade Retreat on January 18th.
The NET Team is a group of trained young adults who commit their lives to travel the US for nine months leading retreats for Middle School and High School Youth to proclaim the Gospel.
We are seeking three Host Families for this year’s NET Team for January 16th & 17th. To host these young missionaries, families need to provide them with sleep spaces, breakfast, and possibly dinner. Transportation to and/or from the Church may be requested. We ask that the Host Families live within 10 miles of the Parish/School. If you can host or have questions, please contact Karen Ann Martin. The team this year consists of three men and five women, and minimally we need the following:
- 1 Host Family for 3 Men
- 1 Host Family for 3 Women
- 1 Host Family for 2 Women
Please Note: NET Team members must stay with at least two members at each Host Family hence the breakdown above.
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Reception Of The Blood Of Christ From The Chalice At Mass
Almost three years ago, on February 28, 2020, Cardinal DiNardo decided to suspend reception of the Precious Blood from the chalice for the faithful at Mass due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Late last year, the Cardinal sent a letter to the priests of the Archdiocese informing them the suspension will be lifted on January 8, 2023, and parishes may once again resume this practice.
At St. Cecilia, we will resume distribution of the Precious Blood to the faithful on the First Sunday of Lent, February 26, 2023. This will allow time to refresh the training for existing Ministers of Holy Communion and conduct training for those who became ministers during the pandemic, but also to recruit and train new ministers, since the restoration of reception of the Precious Blood will require additional ministers at each Mass.
If you know of anyone interested in being trained and serving as an Extra-ordinary Minister of Holy Communion at Mass, please ask them to visit www.saintcecilia.org/emhc to learn more about the requirements for this ministry, as well as register for a training session.
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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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Prayer Requests for our St. Cecilia Catholic School Community
Prayers for the Faithful Departed
"Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen."
- Allen Barrilleaux, Father of Adrianne Grobelny, Grandfather of Allen-Michael Grobelny, and Lindsey Grobelny
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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. | | | | |
