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On Thursday, March 28, St. Catherine's Montessori hosted over 200 grandparents and special friends. Guests were treated to performances by the orchestra and acapella choir under the direction of Mrs. Snow. We want to express our sincerest gratitude to all the grandparents and special friends who took the time to visit St. Catherine's and spend the morning with us. It was a joy to see so many smiling faces and share the amazing work the children and adolescents are doing. Thank you once again for making this day so special for everyone involved.
We would also like to thank the parent volunteer photographers for capturing these special moments in the classrooms: Doug Haskovec, Christie Jones, Michelle Mayorga, Christin Schaab, Juan Tamayo, Mary Tysor, and Amanda Vlastas.
Click here to view the photo gallery.
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Lydia (LE) and Elise (Primary) have a younger sister, Kit (now 18 months), who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia type B late last year. Her prognosis is good. Treatment will be over 2.5-3 years at Texas Children's. Please consider signing up to provide a meal or restaurant gift card during the month of April, which can be brought to school on the date of sign-up. Prayers or good wishes are also very much appreciated.
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SCM Summer Camps for Elementary-High School Students | |
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This summer St. Catherine's is hosting camps for our current Elementary-High School students. Online registration is open. Space, age groups and enrollment fees vary by camp, and enrollment fees are due at the time of registration.
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WITS Summer Camp for current 4th-12th grade students | June 3-7 & July 22-26 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Register by May 13
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Garden Summer Camp for current 1st-3rd grade students | June 10-14 | 9:00-11:30 AM Register by April 30
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Volleyball Summer Camp for current 4th-12th grade students | June 10-14 & July 15-19 | 9:00-11:30 AM Register by April 30
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Soccer Summer Camp for current 4th-12th grade students | June 24-28 & July 22-26 | 9:00-11:30 AM Register by April 30
If you would like to arrange for registration payment to be made via FACTS billing, please contact Holly Copeland at hcopeland@stcathmont.org.
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RSVP for by this Friday, April 5 | |
In just over two weeks, we will gather at Giant Texas Distillers for Great Conversations. If you have not purchased your tickets yet, now is the time! The event is sure to be another fun and engaging St. Catherine’s fundraiser - this time featuring bestselling author Catherine L'Ecuyer. Proceeds from the event will allow us to purchase a new slide and spinner to refresh and enhance the Elementary playground. | |
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Help us give the playground some much-needed love by supporting Great Conversations.
Attend by sponsoring a table, becoming an underwriter, or purchasing an individual ticket by this Friday. Those who are unable to join us on April 20th can contribute to the event’s success by making a donation.
Many thanks to the generous donors who have already supported the event. There is still time to join them; click below!
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“…play time is never wasted. So long as the children are busily absorbed, they are working at their own development – for children would rather work than play.” — Maria Montessori, Maria Montessori Speaks to Parents | |
PARENT SERVICE ORGANIZATION (PSO) | |
PSO Book Club Meets Friday, April 12 | |
The PSO met on Friday, March 22; click here to read the meeting minutes. As a reminder, parents are welcome as members of the PSO as soon as your child is enrolled at St. Catherine's, and we encourage you to attend meetings and gatherings, and to volunteer. | |
Save the Date: PSO Spring Fling, May 4 at 4:00 PM | |
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Spring Fling 2024 is almost here. This spring potluck provides a great opportunity for the entire St Catherine's community to gather for food, music, fun, and fellowship on our beautiful campus. Each year we ask our families to bring a favorite potluck dish to share as we connect and celebrate our community over a casual picnic meal. We invite you to join us on campus Saturday, May the 4th from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. More details coming soon. Until then, enjoy a wonderful eclipse, Great Conversations...and May the 4th be with you!
Adam Bayer and Kathleen Bertolatus
Spring Fling Chairs
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Usborne Virtual Book Fair: May 6-10 | | |
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Friends of the Library will host a virtual book fair May 6-10. Our partner, Usborne Books, publishes high quality, beautifully illustrated books for children of all ages. Refresh your young reader's bookshelf for summer while supporting St. Catherine's library. Stay tuned for the book fair link! | |
AC’s Japhet Creek Design Charrette | |
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Last Wednesday, a team of engineers, architects, and landscape architects visited the Adolescent Community to guide the students through a design charrette on Japhet Creek. Retained by Buffalo Bayou Partnership to design nature trails and pedestrian bridges to connect Tony Marron Park to Japhet Creek, the team previously spent time with our Head of School and AC Guides at SCM’s Japhet Campus to tour the space, learn about our renovations and programs, and meet other Japhet neighbors.
Last week the team spent the morning drawing with our students, discussing what the adolescents know and love about Japhet Creek, and helping the students envision what they would like our campus and the surrounding areas to become. Working in four groups, the students considered questions like, “What do we, our neighbors, and the animals see, hear, smell, and feel as we explore the property?” They also discussed the history of the land and how trails and bridges could be designed to leave minimal impact on the site while accommodating people, bikes, and boats. The students shared what they have uncovered about Japhet over the years through their own exploration and efforts to clean up the creek.
Each group then presented their drawings and ideas for how the Japhet neighborhood could evolve to preserve its state as a nature oasis that could support more farming, produce renewable energy, include expanded recreational areas, counteract industrial noise, and be an enjoyable space for runners, cyclists, and hikers.
It was an inspiring morning for all! The students sparked new ideas for the professional design team’s approach to wayfinding and hierarchies of pathways. The charrette process and time spent with their guests generated new possibilities for the AC microeconomy, how the students might program the renovated Japhet Campus, and potential career paths in engineering and architecture. The visit wrapped up with students giving the team a tour of their indoor and outdoor learning environments – fielding many questions about their gardens and chickens, their integrated curriculum, and how they use their spaces.
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Congratulations to the Gutierrez Family on the birth of their daughter, Adelina Cecilia Gutierrez, born on March 28. Vivian and Mateo have a new sibling! | |
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Friday, April 5
- RSVP Deadline: Great Conversations
- Garden Work Day, 8:00 AM
- Library Maintenance Day, 8:15-9:30 AM & 1:00-2:00 PM
Saturday, April 6
- Sociables: Capture the Flag, 5:00-8:00 PM (SCM Athletic Field) See host communications
Tuesday, April 9
- Friends of the Library Workday, 8:00-9:00 AM
Wednesday, April 10
- Parent Meditation Group 8:15- 8:35 AM
Friday, April 12
- PSO Book Club Meeting, 8:30 AM (SCM Gym)
Tuesday, April 16
- Friends of the Library Workday, 8:00-9:00 AM
- Garden Education Day, 2:00-3:00 PM (Cypress Patio)
Wednesday, April 17
- Parent Meditation Group, 8:15-8:35 AM
Thursday, April 18
- New Parent Welcome (2024-2025 school year)
Friday, April 19
Saturday, April 20
- Great Conversations, 6:00-11:00 PM (Tasting Room at Giant Texas Distillers; 5610 Clinton Dr, Houston, TX 77020)
Tuesday, April 23
- Friends of the Library Workday, 8:00-9:00 AM
Wednesday, April 24
- Parent Meditation Group, 8:15-8:35 AM
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For more calendar events please check our website. | |
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