Ms. Sanche Recognized as 2023 Honorary Graduate

Each year during Catholic Schools Week, we are happy to announce our annual recipient of the St. Cecilia Catholic School Honorary Outstanding Graduate Award. Being named an Honorary Outstanding Graduate represents a special distinction that sets this individual apart from others in that his/her dedication to St. Cecilia Catholic School and students throughout the years exemplifies the qualities of a committed supporter of Catholic education, and specifically of our school. This week we honored Lorraine Sanche as the 2023 recipient – the full text of the award presentation can be found here.

Family Learning

NWEA MAP Growth Assessment - Middle of Year Assessment Result Going Home

As previously communicated, we administered the NWEA MAP Growth assessment during the month of January to your child (Kinder through 8th grade) to measure growth. You will be receiving the Family Growth Report for your child on Monday, February 13. Be sure to check your child’s backpack for this valuable report; if you would like more information, click here for the Family Guide to the NWEA MAP Growth Assessments.   



Family Learning – Writing

Writing is a fun activity that can be focused on a hobby or interest your child has. Read here for some ideas!

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.

Re-Enrollment for Returning Students

Families with returning students received the Annual Tuition and Re-Enrollment Announcement email on Wednesday. Please make sure to read and review, as the re-enrollment deadline is Monday, February 13th at 3:00PM. Please visit the Re-Enrollment Resources page on the school website for additional links and information.

We have created a new Re-Enrollment Checklist document to help families keep track of the completion of the steps of re-enrollment. Please click here to download the checklist.

Archdiocesan Science Fair

Congratulations to 6th Grade student Matthew B. for taking 2nd place in the Archdiocesan Science Fair. Matthew was the only St. Cecilia student to place at the Archdiocesan Science Fair.

Girls Basketball Championships - Saturday, February 4th

Congratulations to our Girls Basketball team for making it to the Championship Game at St. Thomas High School! Families are invited to come cheer on the team on Saturday, February 4th at 1:30PM

Neon Night – Tonight – Friday, February 3rd – 6PM to 8PM

Don’t forget – tonight is the Neon Night Dance. Registration is required to attend. Students who are not pre-registered will not be permitted to enter until registration is completed at the check-in table. Register to attend online here.

• Parking & Entry: You can park either in the front parking lot of the school and enter through the Field gate, or park in the main Church parking lot and enter through the school doors that face toward the Church. Students in 4th-8th grade may be dropped off and picked up. Parents of students in grades PK3-3rd grade must stay for the party. But we promise you, you’ll have as much fun as your kids! We’ll have a “Grown-Up, Glow-Up” area just for parents to hang out and have fun.

8th Grade Musical - Walk On Role Auction

Once upon a time, there were two lucky St. Cecilia students who won parts in the 8th grade musical production of "Into the Woods." You can bid on a chance for your child to have a "walk-on" role in the Class of 2023's performance of "Into The Woods."

Choose between two parts, the goose that laid the golden egg or a stolen cow the Baker is trying to pass off as Milky White. A cast t-shirt and an invitation to the cast party is also included! Open to any student in 2nd grade and up. Must be available to attend rehearsals on Saturday, February 11th and the performances on February 14th, 16th, 17th, and 18th.

Bidding for Walk-On Role - Update – Available to 1st Grade Students:

This will be a closed bidding process and only open to St. Cecilia families with 1st grade students and older. In order to bid, please contact the Director of Community Engagement, Tim Scalzitti. You will be assigned a unique bidder number and then sent a link to the bidding form and instructions. 

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

The annual St. Cecilia Catholic School Book Fair and Read-A-Thon – “Happily Ever After… With A Book” - will take place Friday, February 17th – Friday, February 24th. We are pleased to announce the theme days for Book Fair and Read-A-Thon:

• Friday, February 17th - “Cozy Up With A Good Book / Pajama Day” (must wear athletic shoes with PJ’s) or Spirit Day attire
• Monday, February 20th - Inservice Day - No school
• Tuesday, February 21st - “Beads, Bands, and Books” Mardi Gras Theme - dress in Mardi Gras colors & Kindergarten Mambo Book Fair Parade
• Wednesday, February 22nd - “Read to a Friend” – Bring a stuffed animal to school. Wednesday is Ash Wednesday so we will have Mass. Mass attire is required for all students.
• Thursday, February 23rd - “Character Con” - Dress as Your Favorite Book Character Day
• Friday, February 24th - “We’ve got the Spirit for Reading” Spirit Day

More information about how to participate in Book Fair and Read-A-Thon will be in coming Insiders over the next few weeks. You can also visit this page on the school website for additional information. 

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.

We will be mailing printed invitations to Grandparents next week. 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.

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.

Carpool Update

As we continue to support our students' development of executive functioning skills through our Skilled Student Initiative, we are encouraging our students and teachers to better utilize our afternoon homeroom time to organize and prepare materials for homework and upcoming projects. Therefore, beginning on Monday, February 6, students will not be dismissed from homeroom until 3:20PM. Regular carpool will begin shortly thereafter.

Steps For Students – Saturday, February 11, 2023

The Archdiocesan Steps For Students 5K run returns for its 17th year on Saturday, February 11, 2023. You can either register to participate in the run, or you can “Hit Snooze for Students” – both options support St. Cecilia Catholic School by having a portion of the registration fees to help support various campus programs. The run begins at 8:30AM downtown at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, and participants can visit the St. Cecilia Catholic School tent for snacks and drinks in the Catholic School Village beginning at 7:00AM.

• Click here for a full Steps for Students schedule 
• Click here to register to either participate in the race or “Hit Snooze for Students”

Daddy Daughter Dance - Saturday, February 18th - 6:00PM to 8:30PM

Daddies get dapper, and Daughters get ready to be swept off your feet! Please join us for our "Forever Valentine" annual Daddy Daughter Dance. Party will include DJ entertainment, dancing, photo booth, dessert and drinks and is open to all 1st through 5th grade girls.

Saturday, February 18th, 6:00PM - 8:30PM

St. Cecilia Community Center

Unlimited spots available for 1st - 5th Grade daughters

$75 for one, $125 for two, $40 each for over 2

Online registration is now available here.

Hosted by the Box, Christian, Cropper, D'Aquin, Darvishi, Day, Drake, Duffield, Esslinger, Gussett, Lindsey, Lister, Manuel, Marks, McCullough, McGinnis, Metzger, Nugent, Nunez, Perilloux, Podsim, Schmella, Sherman, VandenBout, Washington, Winkler families.

Catholic Schools Champion Chess Tournament

As many of you might know, chess has become pretty popular lately here at St. Cecilia Catholic School. Kids of all ages are playing it in the library or during recess, and they’re even teaching each other how to play! In light of this, we wanted to let you know about the Catholic Schools Champion Chess Tournament coming up on February 18th at St. Thomas High School. It’s for grades 1-12, and it costs around $35-40. It’s for students who know the rules and enjoy playing, but that they do not have to be very experienced. If you are interested in this opportunity, please use this link to register.

Parish T-ball/Baseball/Softball Information

Registration is now open for the spring. Click here to register.

Academic Skills Camp At St. Thomas High School

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 in order 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. Click here to register.