Family Learning

Spring Celebration of Learning Conferences

After much reflection and consultation with parents and teachers, we have decided to make a modification to our Spring Celebrations of Learning Conferences. Instead of a student-led conference, the spring conferences will be parent-teacher conferences. Conferences will be optional for parents unless otherwise determined by teachers or school administration. Grade-level teams will communicate grade-level details and conference sign-up processes. Conferences will still be held on the originally scheduled date of Friday, March 22nd, 2024. 

Calling Middle School Parents 

Join Dr. Crystal Collier online as she walks you through chapter four of her book, The NeuroWhereWhereAbouts Guide. This chapter covers best parenting practices and what high-risk behaviors are prevalent in middle school students.

• Tuesday, April 2, 2024
• Morning Session - 9:00AM
• Evening Session - 7:30PM

March Smart Families Newsletter

The March Newsletter from Smart Families is now available and can be viewed here.

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.

PSIA Academic Competition

Congratulations to all our students who competed in the PSIA Academic Competition last weekend. Fourteen of our competing students qualified for the state meet on April 13th in Houston (location is TBD). The students listed below earned a place in the State Meet on April 13th. 

• Ben R. - 2nd place in Art Memory, (4th grade)
• Jackson C. - 2nd place in Maps, Graphs, & Charts, (8th grade)
• Parker S. - 2nd place in Mathematics and 2nd place in Number Sense (6th grade)
• Tristan B. - 1st place in Music Memory (4th grade)
• Iris R. - 2nd place in Music Memory (3rd grade)
• Joaquin F. - 2nd place in Music Memory (5th grade)
• Annie C. - 2nd grade in Number Sense and 1st place in Vocabulary (7th grade)
• Allison K. - 1st place in On-site Drawing (7th grade)
• Marie D. - 2nd place in Oral Interpretation (4th grade)
• Emma C. - 2nd place in Oral Interpretation and 1st place in Ready Writing (6th grade)
• Sofia R. - 1st place in Oral Interpretation, (7th grade)
• Parker E. - 2nd place in Oral Interpretation, (7th grade)
• Samuel K. - 2nd place in Ready Writing (3rd grade)
• Evelyn B. - 1st place in Ready Writing (5th grade)

HSA Enrichment - Houston Grand Opera 

Thank you to the Home and School Association (HSA) for coordinating our student enrichment for this school year. St. Cecilia gladly welcomes the cast from Opera To-Go! on March 19, 20, and 21st. It is a fully staged, high-energy 45-minute opera, sung entirely in English with students in mind. This year HGO presents Katie: The Strongest of the Strong, which celebrates women's strength and confidence through the inspiring true story of protagonist Katie Sandwina, a circus strongwoman who defied expectations and went on to help lead the U.S. suffrage movement in the early 1900's. The younger students in PK-3 through 2nd grade will experience this through the Sing- Move-Play Opera while 3rd through 8th grade will experience it with the Opera To-Go." The schedule for the performances is listed in the calendar-at-a-glance section at the top of the Insider. 

Solar Eclipse – April 8th 

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, United States, and Canada. More information can be found here regarding what a solar eclipse is, the expected path, and the historical significance of this event. Science teachers will be planning different learning activities in preparation for the day, and the school is organizing a solar watching event for students. We have purchased Eclipse Glasses for students that have been independently tested as compliant with ISO 12312-2:2015. Great care will be taken in helping the students make the most of this event, but viewing a solar eclipse is not without risk. If you would like your child to participate, please fill out this permission waiver by Friday, April 5th.

Auction Updates

Auction Pre-Event Setup and Post Event Clean Up Volunteer Help Needed

We will need volunteer assistance on Friday, April 19th to assist with general event setup help, setting up Silent Auction rooms, and decorations setup in the Community Center. We will also need volunteer assistance on Monday, April 22nd to help break down and clean up the Community Center after the event. Please click here for the specific time slots to sign up to help volunteer. 

Auction Sign-Up Parties

March Dadness

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Texadelphia, 6:00-9:00 PM

40 Dad Spots

$75 Per Person

Kinder Foam Fun Pizza Palooza

Thursday, April 4, 2024

St. Cecilia School Field, 3:30-5:30 PM

40 Kindergarten Spots

$40 Per Student

“You Had Me at Aloha” Couples Luau Party

Friday, April 6, 2024

The Gaige’s Home, 7:00-11:00 PM

20 Couple Spots

$150 Per Couple

1st Grade Sleeping Bags and Slippers

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

St. Cecilia Gym, 3:45-5:30 PM

30 First Grade Spots

$50 Per Student 

Burn and Turn

Friday, April 26, 2024

Tejas Office Products, 6:00-11:00 PM

40 Dad Spots

$150 Per Person

Click here to sign up for an Auction Party.

We Are Hiring!

We currently have several open positions to fill for the 2024 - 2025 school year including:

• Elementary Science and Social Studies Teacher
• Part-Time Literacy Coach
• Pre K - Classroom Teacher
• Elementary Classroom Teacher
• Religion Teacher
• Middle School ELA Classroom Teacher

If you are interested in working alongside our amazing teachers and staff, check out the open positions currently available and apply today! Please contact Cindy Orlando if you have questions.

Staff Nursery Part-Time Substitute Openings

We are looking to hire a few part-time substitutes for our staff nursery. This opportunity is perfect for parents looking for a casual chance to work a few hours during a given week. Click here to apply. For more information, please contact Mary Yokubaitis. 

Weekly Stations of the Cross 

Our Campus Ministry team will once again be praying the Stations of the Cross weekly during Lent. We will meet on Wednesday mornings at 7AM in the main hallway right next to the teachers' lounge. We welcome any and all students and their families to join us on Wed. mornings during Lent to share in this glorious prayer.  

Summer Camps at St. Cecilia

Summer Basketball Camps & Game Time

Join Coach Kinnick in the “cool” Gym for great basketball fun. Open to currently enrolled boy and girl students from Kindergarten through 8th Grade.

Camp Details: The basketballers will work on ballhandling, shooting, passing, defense, and court awareness. There will be skills, drills, competitions, and lots of fun. The camps also include a daily devotion (a few minutes each day for reflective thoughts and a prayer)

Game Time Details: Game Time is for middle school players who just want to play basketball games - whoever is present we divide up and play games!

Dates:

June 3rd - 7th Camps & Game Time

June 17th - 21st Camps & Game Time

June 24th - 28th Camps

Please click here for more information and registration.

Summer Mini Cheer Camp

Ready to kick off summer with your friends? Join us in celebrating the beginning of summer by attending our St. Cecilia Mini Cheer Summer Camp! Your child will enjoy four half days of camp filled with fun games, crafts, and a focus on cheerleading skills with our very own 2024-2025 St. Cecilia Catholic School cheerleading team and coaches. 

Dates: Monday, June 10th - Thursday, June 13th

Time: 12:30-3:30pm

Ages: Incoming Kinder-3rd Grade St. Cecilia Students

Cost: $200

Need a full day? Pair our half-day camp with St. Cecilia Vacation Bible School. We will pick them up from VBS and get them to Mini Cheer!

Please click here for more information and registration.

Student in Houston Grand Opera Production

Houston Grand Opera's much anticipated production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound of Music is selling quickly, and our very own Dante Petrozzi (7th Grade) would love to share a 20% off discount code with you. He is already in rehearsals with this talented, world-renowned cast and is excited for our community to take advantage of seeing the Sound of Music live on stage at Wortham Theater. The show opens on April 26th and runs through Mother's Day, May 12th.  

GEMs Easter Egg Hunt - Sunday, March 31st

GEMs is hosting an Easter egg hunt following the 10:00AM mass on Easter Sunday. Bring your family for an Easter egg hunt on the school field! Everyone is welcome! Don't forget your basket. Please consider donating some of the items we need for the Easter egg hunt by purchasing from our

Amazon wish list. We appreciate any donations!

Knights of Columbus Fish Fry - March 8, 15, & 22

Join us for a Lenten tradition at St. Cecilia's Community Center, our annual Friday Night Fish Fry! We start serving at 5:30PM and stop at 8:00PM on Fish Fry Fridays. Eat-in, take-out, and now a drive-thru option! Plates are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $7 for kids (under 10), and $3 extra to add shrimp to your meal. Meal includes fried or baked fish, fries, hushpuppies, coleslaw, & Mac and cheese. Tea, lemonade, coffee, and dessert are also available.

Summer@STH Elementary and Middle School Programs

St.Thomas High School is excited to announce that registration for Summer@STH 2024 is now open! We have an exciting summer planned, with an assortment of half-day, full-day, and extended day options! Our Youth Athletic Camps offer opportunities for young athletes to improve their abilities in basketball, baseball, football, track & field as well as strength & conditioning. Aquinas Academy Co-ed Enrichment Camps deliver a wide variety of engaging activities for rising 3rd-8th grade boys and girls! The courses allow students to sharpen their skills in physical education, brain games, study skills, drama, fine arts, science, STEM, and much more! Click here for more detailed descriptions of our programs and to register today! Please feel free to contact Carol Mandola with any questions. We hope to see you this summer!

St. Agnes Academy Middle School Enrichment Summer Experience

The St. Agnes Academy Middle School Enrichment Summer Experience offers a vibrant and dynamic environment where young minds can explore, create, and thrive. Designed to supplement traditional curriculum, these camps provide an array of enriching activities spanning various disciplines such as STEM, arts, humanities, and physical education. Students will be encouraged to think critically, collaborate with peers, and hone their problem-solving skills. Beyond academics, these courses foster personal growth and self-confidence. Whether delving into the mysteries of science, unleashing creativity through artistic expression, or discovering new passions, the St. Agnes Academy Middle School Enrichment Summer Experience ignites curiosity and inspires lifelong learning. Participants will leave with cherished memories, lasting friendships, and a newfound enthusiasm for exploring the world around them.

Priests vs. Seminarians – April 19th 

The 7th Annual Priests vs Seminarians Basketball Game will take place on Friday, April 19th at 7:00PM at Rice University. Tickets can be purchased in advance here.