September 6, 2023

We invite you to join us on Tuesday, September 26, for our parent education event, “Who Are the Dominicans?” Sister Jane Meyer, O.P. of the Dominican Sisters of Houston, will give an introductory presentation on St. Dominic, the Dominican family, the pillars of Dominican spirituality and charism, and the history of the Houston Dominicans.

Lunch will be provided. Kindly RSVP here by Thursday, September 21, 2023.

Thank you to all who joined us last week for our first Mass of the 2023-2024 school year. It is a blessing for us to gather and worship together as a community. Click here to view photos from the Mass.

All are invited to attend our next Mass on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 2:15 PM in the gym.

Remember to use Link Valley Drive to queue up for the carpool line. This prevents the line from backing up on Timberside Drive and extending towards the 610 freeway.

If you do enter Timberside from the freeway, please DO NOT jump the line. Turn down Link Valley to join the end of the line forming there.

INSIDE THE CLASSROOMS

For a glimpse of what's happening inside (and sometimes outside) our classrooms, click on the image above.

This week's installment features two of Ms. Hannah's Lower Elementary children on a Going Out to Space Center Houston. "Going Out" is the term used to describe excursions outside of school taken by small groups of students. Activities may include visiting the grocery store to purchase items for the class cooking day or to a location where students can research a topic of interest. Going Outs begin at the Lower Elementary level as the Montessori experience expands beyond the classroom environments.

ADVANCING THE MISSION

Hello St. Catherine’s Community,

As you know, September is SCM Annual Fund month. Since launching the drive on Friday, we have already received almost $42,000 in gifts and pledges! Thank you to the generous donors who are leading the way this school year. We are grateful for your dedication to the Fund’s motto, Every Family for Every Child.

Our goal for 23-24 is to reach $200,000 in commitments and 100% participation from parents, faculty/staff, and board members by Saturday, September 30. Those who pledge have until April 30, 2024 to complete all pledge payments.

Additionally, this year we are pleased to introduce The 1966 Society – the SCM Annual Fund’s new leadership donor recognition society. Named in honor of our founding year, it comprises donors who make an annual fund gift of $1,966 or more. Members will receive an invitation to attend a reception hosted the following fall.

Thank you again to everyone who has given their support. Your gifts have an enormous impact on every member of our school community.

Lyndsey Ray

Advancement Director

PARENT SERVICE ORGANIZATION (PSO)

Final Day to RSVP for the PSO Welcome Back Event

We invite all parents – returning and new – to attend the Welcome Back Event. Head of School Lina Delgado, the administration, and our Parent Service Organization will welcome everyone to a new year at St. Catherine’s and share many of the ways families can get involved in the life of the school.

Join us for breakfast and a first opportunity to visit with PSO committees, parents, and staff about the various service, social, and fundraising activities that will take place this year. Volunteer opportunities and social engagements abound, and we are looking forward to connecting as a community!

Program

7:45 – 8:30 AM  Light Breakfast

8:30 – 8:45 AM  Welcome Remarks

8:45 – 10:00 AM Visit with PSO committees, parents, and staff, and sign up to volunteer

Parking

Please follow your usual morning drop-off procedure, then park in the school lot and join us inside.

RSVP Information

Kindly RSVP here before the end of today, September 6, 2023.

If you cannot attend, please contact us at [email protected] with your questions. And click here to sign up with a committee. PSO activities and volunteer opportunities will begin in September, and committee chairs are looking forward to contacting those who have expressed an interest.

ICYMI: A Message from the Sociables Chairs

Hello St. Catherine’s,

Our community is filled with interesting people of all backgrounds, but how can you get to know them better? You can start by attending a Sociable! Sociables are parent-hosted events that build community at St. Catherine’s, and we are your 23-24 chairs.

Events can be planned for specific levels (Infant Community-High School), for entire families, or for adults only. Planning can be as simple as booking a bowling alley and covering the cost of food, or as elaborate as hosting a party in your home.

The Sociables schedule will be finalized by September 22, and we are looking for volunteer hosts and ideas for events. If you don't have an idea but want to host something, let us know! All are invited to participate, and no idea is a bad idea!

Some returning favorites are already on the schedule, and we are actively seeking hosts for some ideas:

• Swiftie Soirée
• AC Cartoon Flashback

Email us at [email protected] to discuss hosting and to share your ideas. We can also help connect you with potential co-hosts.

Sociables tickets will go on sale at the kickoff party on Thursday, October 12. This adults-only event will take place on campus from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. You’ll be able to purchase your Sociables tickets for the year while sipping a drink and having a nosh. Mark your calendars and let’s get to planning!

We are excited for another great year of Sociables. Send us an email and look for us at the PSO Welcome Back Event this Friday, September 8.

Your Sociables Chairs,

Molly Martin

Nazia Mirza

Brooke Nyberg

SPORTS

Support the SCM Owls!

Soccer and volleyball games begin soon. Come out and support our student athletes!

The varsity volleyball team will have their first game on Monday, September 11 at 4:30 PM at St. Francis de Sales (8100 Roos Rd., Houston, TX 77036).

Additional team schedules are coming soon, and fans can reference the online calendar for game times throughout the year.

St. Catherine's has a variety of spirit items in adult and youth sizes, including t-shirts, hoodies, hats, and bags emblazoned with the school logo or mascot.

All can be purchased online and shipped directly to your home. Visit the school store to check out our selection and show your love for St. Catherine's!

HIGH SCHOOL CORNER

Welcome back to the High School Corner! Each week the Corner will detail recent and exciting activities happening in the High School. 

Click here to read about our August outings.

Wednesday, September 6

• Volleyball Mandatory Parent Meeting: High School at 5:00 PM (SCM Gym) 

Friday, September 8

• PSO Welcome Back Event, 7:45-10:00 AM (SCM Gym)
• Parent Potluck: Ms. Jennifer's Primary Class (Gilani Residence). See classroom communications.

Saturday, September 9

• Parent Potluck: Mr. Snow's Upper Elementary Class (Miramon-Gudino Residence). See classroom communications.

Monday, September 11

• Varsity Volleyball @ St. Francis de Sales, 4:30 PM (8100 Roos Rd., Houston, TX 77036)

Tuesday, September 12

• 9th Year Parent Meeting, 4:00 PM (AC Classroom)

Thursday, September 13

• Varsity Volleyball vs. Holy Ghost, 4:30 PM (SCM Gym)

Friday, September 15

• Garden Work Day, 8:30 AM (SCM Grounds)
• Upper School Student Lunch (SCM Campus)
• Parent Potluck: Ms. Catherine's Lower Elementary Class (Young-Kendrick Residence). See classroom communications.

Saturday, September 16

• Parent Potluck - Ms. Kathy's Primary Class (Park-Kwak Residence). See classroom communications.

Monday, September 18

• Enrollment Applications Open for New Families
• Varsity Volleyball @ Holy Rosary, 4:30 PM (1426 George St., Rosenberg, TX 77471)

Wednesday, September 20

• Mass, 2:15 PM (SCM Gym)
• Varsity Volleyball vs. Corpus Christi, 4:30 PM (SCM Gym)

For more calendar events please check our website.