Please click on the links below to view the grade-level presentations from last night's Meet the Teacher.

Students in 6th-8th grade will have an opportunity to apply to be part of our NEW St. Cecilia Catholic School Safety Patrol! They will help with opening vehicle doors at Community Center carpool in the mornings and assist younger students as they walk to class if needed. We will take 6 students for each rotation.

Qualifications:

To help our new students in 1st – 8th grades feel welcome, the new students in those grades will have lunch with school administration on the following dates. Individual invitations will also be sent to parents of these new students. The schedule of the lunches are as follows:

Please contact Rachel Nunez if you have any questions.

We are pleased to announce for one night only, our farewell tour! Please join us (The Martinez and Petruszka families) on our HIGHWAY TO HIGHSCHOOL as we throw the last of our infamous sign-up parties! Break out your favorite leather jacket, those fishnet hose, and vintage concert t-shirt and party like a rock star. We will be featuring Asian Cuisine along with a fabulous cigar selection. Our professional bartender will be back featuring a selection of premium cocktails to help you rock the night away. This party is open to all St. Cecilia parents and will be hosted outdoors. Cost $250 per couple; due to the popularity of this item, there are only a very limited number of spots remaining. (Couples who paid for the party at the last auction are invited and won't have to pay again).

Register online here.

The "Java With Jeff" meetings concluded this week. Please click on the links below to view the grade level Java with Jeff Zooms.

St. Cecilia will be administering the NWEA (Northwest Evaluation Association) MAP(Measure of Academic Progress) Growth Assessment to all students in

Kinder - 8th grade. NWEA is a computer-based adaptive assessment that is challenging, appropriate, and dynamic. It is administered three times a year (beginning, middle, and end). You may remember that in previous school years we administered the IOWA and Renaissance Benchmark assessment. The NWEA MAP Growth Assessment will replace these tests. If you would like to learn more about this new assessment, click here for a guide to the Catholic School’s Office “Family Guide to MAP Growth. Teachers will be administering these assessments during class throughout the month of September. Individual grade levels will communicate to families regarding specific testing dates.

We are excited to launch a new Math Program in Prek-4 thru Second Grade called Bridges in Mathematics. This is a rigorous program designed to address the grade level math standards in a way that is enjoyable and accessible to all learners. “The curriculum focuses on developing in students a deep understanding of math concepts, proficiency with key skills, and the ability to solve new and complex problems. Learning activities tap into the intelligence and strengths all students have by presenting mathematically powerful material alive with language, pictures, and movement” (MLC, Math Learning Center). We are excited to watch our students grow as mathematicians through the Bridges in Mathematics Program.

Click here to learn more about the different components of Bridges in Mathematics and the appropriate links below to see your child’s specific grade level letter.

Classes are held Tuesdays after school. Classes to be hosted by Benoit Bouysset, second level master of arms and three-time world champion fencing master. Coach Bouysset is the former resident coach at the Olympic Training Center and national coach for the USA men’s epee team at the 2012 London Olympics. He is a Sports Engine 2020 Coach Excellence Award Finalist. Registration information coming soon. 

Ages 3 and up have the opportunity to participate in a program designed for boys and girls to develop gross motor and fine motor skills. All ages will be instructed, from beginner skills through advanced gymnastic skills (including the tumbling required for cheering). The Glass Family has served St. Cecilia’s for over a decade. Click here for more information.

Friday’s starting September 10th

Regular release times:

Early release times:

Abrakadoodle art classes for kids are all about creativity! Kids will use their imaginations while using a wide variety of materials, such as paints, wire, clays, and more. Learn about an artist, study the style, and then make it your own! Students explore artists, techniques, world cultures, and more.

Thursday starting September 9th

Class times

Martial arts training for boys and girls for elementary and middle school ages will be available this year on Mondays starting in September. For more information, click here.

Click here to register.

Energy Dance will offer pre-ballet for ages 3 and 4 years, and Ballet 1 for ages 5 through 7 years. Registration information will be available soon.

The HSA cordially invites parents to mix and mingle. The HSA will host events throughout the year where parents from two different grade levels can connect. Please see the following schedule for the date of your grade level mixer. HSA will provide light appetizers. We can’t wait for everyone to meet!

Click here for more information and to register.

Want to know more about the new Executive Board of our HSA (Home and School Association)? The school website now has pictures and bios for each member.

The HSA depends on the work of parent volunteers. The HSA welcomes any time you can spare to help, in whatever capacity. Please consider offering your time and talents as either a Room Parent or as an HSA committee member.

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Back To School Bash! A huge thanks to the St. Cecilia Knights of Columbus for all their help with the food and drinks!

If you didn’t have a chance to attend or get your 2021 – 2022 Booster Club spirit items – they are now available for sale online.

Also, we have available St. Cecilia Catholic School - car stickers, car magnets, and yard signs. There are a few different packages you can choose from. (Please note, we sold out of car magnets Friday night, but a second order has been placed and they will be in soon).

There is still time to fill in those spots for parish soccer for St. Cecilia. If we can get more signed up for these grades we can make a team possible this year. Signups are for PreK-5th/6th Grades. We have decided to extend out the registration date by the end of this Friday, August 27th.  Click here for more information and to sign up. If you have any questions please email Coach Chaffee or Coach Gomila.

Math+ is a six-session course that is taught at Strake Jesuit. Classes are on Tuesdays from 5:00 to 6:00 pm starting on Tuesday, September 14th and ending on October 19th.  This Fall’s course will focus on Probability. Click here for more information on Math+.

Join us for Fall Fest 2021 on Saturday, October 2nd from 3 pm - 10 pm!

There will be games, food, a raffle, and more! All Fall Fest proceeds will go towards the renovation of the church. For more information visit www.SaintCecilia.org/FallFest2021.

Recognize your family/promote your business by becoming a sponsor! 

The deadline for inclusion on banners is Friday, September 10th. Forms, payment, and artwork must be received by the deadline. Easy ways to sponsor:

Click here to see our amazing Fall Fest Raffle Prizes! Raffle ticket sales will begin the weekend of September 11th after Masses. Want to buy your raffle tickets now? We will fill out your raffle tickets for you! Download the form, print it, and fill it out with the number of tickets you wish to purchase. Please turn in your form, along with your check or cash payment, either by placing them in the collection basket at Mass, dropping them off, or mailing the form to the Parish Office no later than September 29, 2021. Each ticket is $10. We are not able to accept online payments for raffle tickets.

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.