May 3, 2023

On Saturday, April 29th, the St. Catherine's community came together for our annual PSO Spring Fling. This year, the event was co-chaired by Adam Bayer and Kathleen Bertolatus. It was a joyous occasion for many families - including alumni and several families who will be joining the SCM community this fall. Attendees had a great time catching up with friends, stopping by the High School's coffee cart, browsing through the diverse collection of books available at the Friends of the Library book exchange, visiting the AC Market and feasting on the delicious options offered at the potluck. The lively music was provided by alumni parent, Nuri Nuri.

Click here to view the photo gallery.

AC Literary Arts Magazine Reading

Last week, the Adolescent Community held its annual reading event for the 2023 edition of their Literary Arts Magazine, Life's A Game. During the event, every student had the chance to read an excerpt from their piece. Guests were given the opportunity to purchase Life's A Game, as well as this year's Owlet Children's Magazine, Shuffling the Cards!

SCM's Primary Specialist, Renee Smith, will share the Montessori approach to toilet learning and offer practical and emotional support to check this less-than-glamorous parenting task off your to-do list!

Join Renee on Friday, May 12, from 12:00-1:00 PM,

or Friday, May 19, from 9:00-10:00 AM, as she shares:

• practical strategies to build positive restroom habits;
• how to curate your child's wardrobe for independent dressing and toileting;
• how to set up or adapt your restroom for your child's functional independence; and
• ideas for navigating common potty training power struggles.

St. Catherine of Siena Feast Day Mass & High School Ring Ceremony

Thank you to all who joined us last week for our St. Catherine of Siena Feast Day Mass and Ring Ceremony. It is a blessing for us to gather and worship together as a community and celebrate our rising seniors with the blessing of their class rings. Click here to view more photos from the Mass.

All are invited to attend our next Mass on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 8:45 AM in the gym.

Yearbook Deadline for Recognition Ads is Monday, May 8

Capture the memories, cherish the moments! Don't let your child's school year pass by without a yearbook - order now and relive the memories for years to come. You can order your yearbook and recognition ads through the Jostens website. 

Click here for more information on pricing and designing recognition ads.

The deadline to create and purchase ads is Monday, May 8. The deadline to order a yearbook is Friday, May 26. 

PSO Book Club Meeting (in partnership with Friends of the Garden)

Friends of the Garden and the PSO Book Club invite you to attend this joint gathering on Friday, May 5 from 8:30 to 9:30 AM in the gym. The group will discuss There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Mom's Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids by Linda Åkeson McGurk. You do not have to complete the book to attend.

Friends of the Atrium: Holy Rosary

Join us for a Holy Rosary on Wednesday, May 10 at 8:30 AM. We will be commemorating our Lady Mary’s crowning. Check in at the front desk and then make your way to the Atrium. 

Faculty and Staff Appreciation Dessert Soirée

During the second week of May we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, and will show our appreciation to the SCM faculty and staff with a Dessert Soirée. All desserts will be arranged and displayed so that the faculty and staff can sample them. Please sign up here to bring a dessert of your choice on Thursday, May 11.

Non-refrigerated desserts can be dropped off in the morning and left with Emily at the front desk. Refrigerated desserts must be dropped off no later than 1:00 PM. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mary Tysor at [email protected] or 713-449-3683. Thank you in advance for your participation.

Wednesday, May 3

• Weeding Wednesdays, 2:45-3:20 PM (SCM Labyrinth)
• Senior Capstone Night, 6:00 PM (SCM Gym)

Friday, May 5

• Christian Meditation, 8:30 AM
• PSO Book Club Meeting (in partnership with Friends of the Garden, 8:30-9:30 AM (SCM Gym)

Monday, May 8

• Teacher Appreciation Week Begins
• Yearbook Deadline to Create and Purchase Recognition Ads

Tuesday, May 9

• The Owl Series: Staff vs. Students Softball Game, 4:00 PM

Wednesday, May 10

• Rosary: May Crowning, 8:30 AM (SCM Atrium)
• Weeding Wednesdays 2:45-3:20 PM (SCM Labyrinth)

Thursday, May 11

• Faculty and Staff Appreciation Dessert Soirée
• The Owl Series: Staff vs. Students Kickball Game, 4:00 PM

Friday, May 12

• PSO Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast, 8:30 AM (SCM Gym)
• Restroom Independence: Montessori Toilet Learning, 12:00-1:00 PM

Saturday, May 13

• Sociable: Tapas, Tempranillo, and Texas Wine Tasting - SOLD OUT. Attendees see party host communications

Wednesday, May 17

• Mass, 8:45 AM (SCM Gym)
• Weeding Wednesdays 2:45-3:20 PM (SCM Labyrinth)

For more calendar events please check our website.