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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.

Book Fair and Read-A-Thon – February 17th – 24th 

Read-A-Thon Information

Today (Friday, February 24th) is the last day for your child to log reading minutes for Read-A-Thon! The Read-A-Thon is an opportunity for students to show their love for reading and to support St. Cecilia Catholic School HSA. Please take a picture of or scan your child’s reading log and upload it to the online form by Monday, February 27th to be counted in the minutes and prizes that will be awarded at the end of next week. 

• Read-A-Thon FAQ
• Read-A-Thon Prizes
• Read-A-Thon Reading Log
• Read-A-Thon Donation and Form Upload 

You can also visit this page on the school website for additional information. 

Book Fair Online Shopping

If you did not have a chance to visit the Book Fair in person this last week, you can still shop online here until March 2nd.

Skilled Student Initiative – Java With Jeff and Carpool Update

Java With Jeff

Save-the-date for Tuesday, February 28th at 8:15AM in the Auditorium for the 3rd Quarter Java With Jeff. The topic will be “The Skilled Student” executive functioning program from The Conative Group and how St. Cecilia will be implementing this initiative. Dr. Kimberly B. Harrison, Clinical Psychologist and founder of The Conative Group, has over 12 years of research and clinical practice focused on improving executive functions. She has developed a treatment approach, which combines Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Executive Function Coaching. To underscore the importance of parents attending this Java with Jeff, we will be issuing free dress passes to the students whose parents attend. Please RSVP online to attend.

Grandparents and Special Friends Day – Friday, March 3rd 12:30PM to 2:30PM

The St. Cecilia Catholic School annual Grandparents and Special Friends Day will take place on Friday, March 3rd from 12:30PM to 2:30PM. The full schedule of the events for the day, and online registration can be found here.

Please note that if a grandparent is unable to attend, a special friend (i.e. an aunt, uncle, or family friend) is welcome to attend in their place. We do kindly ask that parents and siblings not attend as the special friend. If a grandparent or special friend needs assistance, we understand that accompaniment may be necessary by parents.

Detailed Grandparents and Special Friends Day Email

On Monday, February 27th we will be sending a stand-alone email with full details of Grandparents and Special Friends Day.

Knights of Columbus Fish Fry - February 24th, March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, & 31st

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.

St. Cecilia Parish Service Day – March 4th 

Join us on Saturday, March 4th, 9 am - 1 pm, to Serve in various ways both here at St. Cecilia and for projects off-site which are in need. There will be projects for all ages at the Community Center. There will also be some off-site projects that teens and adults can sign up for. If you have any questions please contact karenann@saintcecilia.org. 

View all projects and sign up to attend on the SignUp Genius.

St. Pius X High School – Middle School Academic Rally Results

Congratulations to all our students who represented St. Cecilia Catholic School at the St. Pius X High School Middle School Academic Rally Here are the students who placed in their contests:

Objective Contests:

• 8th Grade Spelling: Valentina G., 1st Place
• 7th Grade Spelling: Kelsey W., 1st Place 
• 6th Grade Spelling: Lucia G., 1st Place
• 6th Grade Theology: Lucia G., 2nd Place; Graeme D., 3rd Place
• 7th Grade Math: Kelsey W., 4th Place; Toby R., 5th Place; Jack B., 5th Place
• 6th Grade Math: Madison M., 3rd Place; Lucia G., 4th Place; Maddie I., 5th Place

Pre-submitted Writing Winners: 

• 8th Grade Fiction: Valentina G., 1st Place; Marlee W., 3rd place; Tiffany D., 5th place;
• 8th Grade Nonfiction: Neva R., 4th Place
• 8th Grade Lyric Poetry: Katie S., 2nd Place; Neva R., 4th Place;
• 7th Grade Fiction: Mace B., 5th Place
• 6th Grade Lyric Poetry: Sophia B., 4th Place; Mathilde B., 3rd Place

Mini - Stars Soccer

Mini – Stars Soccer Spring season will start on April 4th, 2023 and run through May 11th, 2023. Depending on the grade level, classes will be on certain days of the week. The schedule is as follows:

• PRE-K 3 - Kindergarten: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:00 - 4:00PM
• 1st – 4th: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:30 - 4:30PM

Cost for Semester: $245

Click here to register.

Any Questions please contact Luis Labastida at (281) 865-6031, LLVOLELUIS@GMAIL.COM, or MINISTARSSPORTS@GMAIL.COM

RedwoodPrep Math + Course at Strake Jesuit

Reynold D'Souza, a Mathematics Instructor at Strake Jesuit is teaching an advanced Mathematics course for 6th to 8th graders. The Math+ program includes 6 courses. Each Math+ course focuses on 1 major idea based on key concepts included in Stanford University’s introductory math sequence. This Spring, the Math+ program will be focused on the concept of Infinity. Infinity can be defined as “something without any limit”. The concept has applications across disciplines but is particularly critical in mathematics where the concept has been at the center of the field since 1655 when John Wallis, a leading mathematician, defined its mathematical symbol. The six session course will be taught at Strake Jesuit on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 to 6:00 pm starting on Monday, March 20th and ending on April 5th. The course costs $250. Click here to register.

St. Agnes Academy Arts Presents Bright Star (February 23-25 & March 2-4, 2023) 

Inspired by a real event, this original musical tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ‘40s. The Tony Award-nominated Best Musical, with music, lyrics and story by Grammy, Emmy and Oscar winner Steve Martin and Grammy winner Edie Brickell is directed by St. Agnes Academy Director of Theatre Ms. Jewell Handy and will play two weekends in MEYER HALL. Tickets can be purchased in advance here. All performances begin at 7:00pm.  

Strake Jesuit Spring Fling – March 5th

Strake Jesuit invites St. Cecilia families to their annual Spring Fling that includes games, food, bingo, entertainment, vendors, and much more. Please click here for a flyer to download to bring to Spring Fling to the Welcome Booth at the event for a gift from Strake Jesuit!

St. Pius X High School Summer Camps 

Athletic Summer Camps

St. Pius X Athletics has partnered with Hometown Ticketing to provide online ticket sales for all Summer Camps! This cashless, paperless, contactless method will be the only option for ticket purchases. No day-of sales will be accepted. All purchases are non-refundable, regardless of reason or circumstance. Please read camp details carefully to ensure your student meets the qualifications for age and time details. Funds are NOT transferable to another camp or camper.

Register Here.

If you have any questions, please contact Athletic Director Jeff Feller.

Disney Days Theatre Summer Camp

Each day students will be immersed in the process of learning lines, music, choreography, and blocking/staging their show. They will also be on the stage to learn how to work with the set and props, costumes, lighting, backstage, and more! They will complete their experience with a live performance of their show for family and friends. Registration fee includes two tickets for parents, a show shirt, and material. Please click here for registration.

Dates: July 17th to July 21st 

Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm

Show Date: July 21st 6:00pm

Age: Rising 1st graders to rising 8th graders

Strake Jesuit No Limits Debate Camp

We will offer training in both Lincoln-Douglas and Public Forum debates. We will have two levels of labs, one for the beginner or less experienced, and one for the intermediate/more experienced debater. This camp is not just for would-be debaters, but for students who want to strengthen their speaking, researching, essay-writing, and note-taking skills.

• Dates: June 19th-30th on the Strake Jesuit Campus at 8900 Bellaire, Houston, TX 77036. Weekdays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Camp Fee: $600.00  
• Need-based scholarships are also available. Contact Mr. Brock Scheller for details on the scholarship application process. 
• Online registration is available here.