We have great news! We have secured a principal for the 2023-2024 school year. Be on the lookout for a formal announcement soon.
Re-enrollment for 2023-2024
for current students will open the week of January 9th. Only one "Enrollment Responsible Parent" will receive the instructions via email. Re-enrollment is due on Tuesday, January 31st by 11 PM to hold your child's seat for the next school year. Late re-enrollments will be accepted on a space-available basis with an increased re-enrollment fee.

  • Jan. 6 - Report Cards (K-8th) Emailed
  • Jan. 9 - Re-enrollment for Current Students Begins
  • Jan. 9 - President's Coffee K-2
  • Jan. 9-20 - Map Testing
  • Jan. 10 - Preschool Tuesday Tours @10
  • Jan. 11 - Group Photos
  • Jan. 12 - Creative Writing Workshop Begins
  • Jan. 12 - Spirit Store Open During Lunch
  • Jan. 12 - Group Photos
  • Jan. 12 - Dads' Club Meeting
  • Jan. 13 - Best Book Club Ever Begins
  • Jan. 13 - Bearcat Chat
St. Monica Endowment Trust Scholarships Open
Monday, January 9, 2023
The St. Monica Endowment Trust offers numerous scholarships each year to current and newly admitted students. Scholarships are awarded based on Financial Need, Academic Standing,
Community Service, and Fine Arts (Visual and Performing Arts). Scholarship applications and all supporting documents are due by March 22nd at 5:00 pm.
Group Pictures
Wednesday, January 11th: 5-8
Thursday, January 12th: K-4
Wednesday, January 18th: PK
These are class pictures and students should be in their proper uniform.
Picture Code for ordering: EVTT3TXN8
Upcoming Events
President's Coffees
Look for the signup in next week's President's Corner. Security will be the main focus for the upcoming coffees.
Thursday, January 19 @10:30am (6-8)
Monday, January 23 @10:30am (3-5)
Monday, January 30 @ 10:30am (K-2)*
*Note K-2 coffee has been moved from 1/9 to 1/30.
Boy Scout Troop 412
Is your 5th-8th grade son looking for adventure (scuba diving, climbing mountains, or driving a dog sled across boundary waters)? All are welcome to stop by a Monday night meeting to learn more about scouting. Even if you were not in Cub Scouts you can join Boy Scouts. The next meeting is Monday, January 9, 2023 @7PM
in the Family Center, Room 109.
Email Mr. Elko (pjelko@gmail.com) to learn more.
Dads' Club Blue Logo
Dads' Club General Meeting -
Food provided by Hamburger Man
Thursday, January 12th @7PM 
Sparkman Clubhouse
"If you're a Dad you're in the club"
3366 Duchess Trail
Dads' Club Gala - Night Out With Friends
Night Out with Friends
Whiskey & Wine Tasting Party
Saturday, January 21st, 7-11pm
Hosted by Peterson, Jacot, Darr, Cotton & Kidwell families.
Souper Bowl of Caring
On Tuesday, January 17th, Student Council will kick off their Souper Bowl of Caring Food Drive. Check next week's Bearcat Byte for each grade level's collection goal. Remember to pick up some extra cans at the store this weekend!
2023 Local Knights of Columbus Youth Free Throw Championship

Who: All boys and girls ages 9 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition.
When: Sunday, January 22, 2023, Contest starts 10:00am 
Where: St Monica School Small Gym. 
Contact: Jeramie Von Arx jeramieva@gmail.com, 972-979-9153
Save the Date: Catholic Schools Week
Sunday, January 29- Saturday, February 4th
Be on the lookout for more information about Catholic Schools Week activities including Spirit Dress Days, Parent/Student Lunch Days, Family Dinner, and more!
Vocations Panel Needs You!
We are looking for volunteers to sit on our vocation panel on Tuesday, January 31st. Panelists must have completed some level of Catholic education (primary, secondary, or college). Please contact Erica Martinez or Emily Nadaud if you are interested.
CSW Parent/Student Lunch Days
A long-held tradition of our CSW celebration is for parents to enjoy lunch with their children during designated lunch times. Many parents opt to bring lunch to enjoy with their child (Chick-fil-A, Jimmy John's, etc.). Parents do not need to have a Safe Environment Badge to participate (though we do encourage you to go through training if you have not done so), but you will need your ID in order to check-in.
CSW Parent/Student Lunch Days
Parents will check in at the cafeteria for
K-8. Preschool will check in and go to their child's classroom.
Monday, Jan. 30: Kinder(10:40-11am), 4th(11:40-12pm), & 6th(12:30-12;50pm)
Tuesday, Jan. 31: 1st(11-11:30am), 3rd(11:45-12:05pm), & 7th(12:30-12:50pm)
Wednesday, Feb. 1: PK (11-11:20am)
Thursday, Feb. 2: 2nd(11:20-11;40am), 5th(11:55-12:15pm), & 8th(12:30-12:50pm)
School Calendar will also have the schedule! Times will be listed
in the description.
Creavtive Writing Workshop
Grades 5-8
Join Mrs. Mauriello on Thursdays from 4-5pm.
Workshop runs
Jan.12th-Mar. 9th
Book Club
Grades 3-5 & 6-8
Join Mrs. Keelan on Fridays from 3:30-4:45pm.
Junior Author Camp
Grades 3 and up
Join Mrs. Keelan on Wednesdays from 3:30-5pm.
Band at St. Monica
Great news if your child is interested in band there is still time to join!
Mrs. McVeigh's Manners
To register email: mrsmcveighclasses@gmail.com
SAVE THE DATE
Bearcat Athletics
Athletics Calendar
Basketball Games have been posted!
Stay up to date about where all our Bearcat teams will be playing this weekend on the Google Calendar on our Athletics page.
Scoreboard Advertising Opportunities
Volleyball is in full force and basketball is right around the corner. Don't miss out on great advertising opportunities.

St. Monica Catholic School
Preschool (3) - 8th Grade
4140 Walnut Hill Lane
Dallas, TX 75229

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