Weekly Insider – December 8, 2023 | |
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Schedule for Next Week and Friday, December 15th
Next week is a busy week with many different events on the school calendar and we wanted to share a few helpful reminders.
Friday, December 15th Reminders
- At the end of each Christmas Program performance, the students will go back to their classrooms with their grades.
- We are encouraging all families to allow the students to stay and not take them at the end of the performance so they can enjoy their class Christmas parties.
- As a reminder, Friday is an Early Dismissal Day at 12:00PM.
- It is also Classroom Pickup meaning there is no Carpool after school and also no Bridges after school.
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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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Middle School Electives
Third quarter electives will begin on Thursday, January 4th. Please review the links below and talk with your child about the elective offerings for their grade level. They will vote for their top two choices next week, on Tuesday, December 12th.
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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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HSA Events
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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Lost and Found and Used Uniform Sale
Lost and Found
Next week, we will move Lost and Found to the main school hallway near the Teacher’s Lounge. While you are at school for the Christmas Programs, Christmas Parties, and/or Classroom pickup on Friday, please stop by the temporary location for Lost and Found. We will donate any remaining clothing items to the Used Uniform sale for January or if they are in bad condition, we will dispose of them.
Used Uniform Sale – January 9th
Please mark your calendars for the next Used Uniform Sale. It will take place on Tuesday, January 9th, in the Auditorium. If you want to donate items, drop off will be on Monday, January 9th—more information to come.
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Christmas Cards and Ornaments
Congratulations to Erin Simonton in 4th Grade for having her design chosen to be this year’s St. Cecilia Catholic School Christmas Card. The announcement was made after the conclusion of Mass this morning. The Christmas card and ornament will be delivered to your oldest / only child's homeroom early next week and sent home with them.
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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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Parish Spring Sports Registration is Open!
Calling all Pre-K 3 through 5th grade students. Spring parish T-ball/Baseball/Softball registration is now open! Registration will remain open from December 8th – February 12th. We look forward to a wonderful spring season and hope to see you there!
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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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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. | | | | |
