Girls & Boys Basketball Playoffs

Congratulations to both our girls and boys basketball teams for making it to the playoffs again this year! All of the information we have at this time is below. As we have more information, we will post updates on our school social media pages. 

First Round Games

• 5:00PM - Girls first round playoff game on Tuesday 20th vs. Epiphany at St. Cecilia
• 5:00PM - Boys first round playoff game on Wednesday 21st vs. St. Anthony of Padua at St. Anthony of Padua 

Updates

Please watch our school social media pages to keep up with updates regarding possible next round games.

Family Learning

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 Reminders

The Annual St. Cecilia Catholic School Book Fair and Read-A-Thon – “Wild About Reading” kicks off this Friday, February 16th!

Class Schedule and Volunteer Sign Up

Class Schedule Please click here to view a detailed class schedule of grades and homerooms and when they will be visiting the Library during Book Fair. Volunteers: We would love volunteer help in making our Book Fair a success. Parents interested in helping with setup, helping students shop, or clean up can please use this Sign Up Genius. 

Read-A-Thon Reading Log and Frequently Asked Questions / Rules / Prizes Information

New this year - a pre-printed Reading Log with the student's name and homeroom information were printed and will be put in each student's binder. It is not required for students to participate in Read-A-Thon.

• A backup copy of the Reading Log can be downloaded here.
• Reading Logs and donations are submitted online only through the school website.

Reading Log Tracking - Tracking minutes on the Reading Log began on Tuesday, February 13th, and goes through Friday, February 23rd.

• Please view this document of Frequently Asked Questions / Rules / Prizes for additional information.

Book Fair Vendor Update

This year’s Book Fair will look a little different from previous years. Our Book Fair this Spring will be with Literati, which is associated with the Follett Publishing Company. Several schools in the Archdiocese and nationwide have made this switch. Literati provides books from many different publishers, including smaller publishing houses. It focuses on providing high-quality products and titles. It is easy to shop Literati’s online catalog, and it has an equivalent to the EWallet from Scholastic.

• As in previous years, our book fair will be cashless.
• To provide your student with money to spend at the Literati book fair, simply purchase a gift card for a set or custom amount on their website

Theme Days

The theme days for Book Fair and Read-A-Thon begin this Friday, February 16th.

• Friday, February 16th - “Cozy Up With A Good Book / Pajama Day” (must wear athletic shoes with pajamas) or regular Friday Spirit Day attire

• Monday, February 19th - Inservice Day – No School

• Tuesday, February 20th - “Wild About Reading” – wear a shirt or pants with your favorite animal or animal print (an example would be a t-shirt with an animal athletic mascot on it). This is not an animal costume day.

• Wednesday, February 21st - “Read To A Friend” – Bring a stuffed animal to school. Mass attire is required for all students.

• Thursday, February 22nd - “Book Character Day” – dress as your favorite book character.

• Friday, February 23rd - “Go Texan Day” – since Friday is our annual Go Texan Day, that will be the theme for this day. As a reminder regarding our standard rules for Go Texan Day - all students are allowed to wear their rodeo gear to school. They may wear jeans, boots, western-styled shirts, and belts. Note: Students must wear tennis shoes for PE. Of course, our young caballeros should leave their pistolas, lariats, and livestock at home.

8th Grade Musical - Annie Jr.

On Friday, February 23rd & Saturday, February 24th the Class of 2024 present their performance of "Annie Jr."

We will again be using the Eventbrite ticketing system to offer both tickets available for sale and free tickets to both performances. If you would like to attend either show, please use the links below to reserve seats. There are a limited number of seats still available for purchase. If you want free tickets, you still need to reserve your seats using the Eventbrite links below so that we can make sure everyone has their assigned seat for the performances.

• Friday, February 23rd 7:00PM Performance Seating 
• Saturday, February 24th 2:00PM Performance Seating

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.

February HSA Meeting Recording

On Tuesday, February 13th, HSA had their monthly meeting. You can view a recording of that meeting here.

Auction Updates

Auction Sponsor Tables and Tickets Now On Sale

Sponsor tables and tickets are now on sale for our “My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys” Auction - featuring a live performance by legendary Texas singer/songwriter, Gary P. Nunn!

• A very limited number of sponsor tables include a VIP Meet and Greet with Gary P. Nunn before Auction begins.
• Please click here to purchase sponsor tables, Dutch tables, and individual tickets.

Commemorative Auction Bandanas

Just in time for Rodeo season - a commemorative "My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys - St. Cecilia Auction 2024" bandana!

• A fun way to support St. Cecilia and our Auction - these are Rodeo and Cook-Off ready!
• These can be ordered for students and/or the whole family.
• They will be delivered to school before "Go Texan Day" on Friday, February 23rd and the Kinder Rodeo Roundup on that day - perfect for dressing up the kids on that day.
• We will deliver the bandanas to the oldest / only student in each family. 
• Supplies are limited - please click here to order yours now!

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. 

Lenten Parish Service Day - Saturday, February 17th

Please join us on Saturday, February 17th from 9AM to Noon in the Community Center for a Lenten Parish Service Day. Please sign up here.

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.  

Knights of Columbus Fish Fry - Feb. 16, 23., March 1, 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.

St. Agnes Academy Arts Presents Aida - Feb. 29 - March 3, 2024

Winner of four 2000 Tony Awards, Elton John and Tim Rice's timeless love story is an epic tale of love, loyalty and betrayal, chronicling the love triangle between Aida, a Nubian princess stolen from her country, Amneris, an Egyptian princess, and Radames, the soldier they both love. The talents of SAA and SJ students combine in performances at 7:00pm on February 29, March 1-3, and 2:00pm on March 2 in Meyer Hall at St. Agnes Academy. Come be our guest and see St. Agnes Academy’s spring musical AIDA for FREE! Use code artsforall24SCS at checkout.

Pathways To Independent Learning at St. Thomas 

St. Thomas High School is pleased to announce details for its Spring Academic Skills Camp, Pathways to Independent Learning. In this course, students are given tools and strategies to take charge of the learning process. They will be able to take full responsibility for choosing effective approaches to long-term learning. Students need the skills and strategies of independent learning to excel in any learning environment or situation. Research has proven that facility and practice of executive functioning skills and critical thinking is a greater predictor of student success than IQ. Students who develop the skills of independent learning are better able to adapt and succeed when they encounter obstacles. Parents can click here to view course information and registration.  

Strake Jesuit Spring Fling - Sunday, March 3, 2024 – 12PM to 6PM 

Spring Fling is a carnival with fun for all ages and happens to be Strake Jesuit’s largest annual event open to all Strake Jesuit families and the surrounding community. Come enjoy delicious food, exciting games, entertainment, inflatables, a casino, a marketplace with some amazing vendors, a car show, BINGO, and plenty of fellowship. Middle School students are encouraged to stop by the Welcome Tent for a FREE gift!

Math+ at Strake Jesuit 

This Spring, the Math+ program will be focused on Logic and Proofs. In Mathematics, logic and proofs represent the most rigorous way to ‘solve’ a problem and form the backbone of advanced math. These critical skills have become increasingly tested in standardized exams with ~20% of SAT Math questions testing basic logic.

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.