Family Learning

The Skilled Student Dr. Harrison Presentation 

Please click here to see the presentation Dr. Harrison from The Conative Group gave on Thursday, September 7th. The presentation is not a recording but a slide show on the next phase of The Skilled Student initiative currently being implemented. 

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.

Academic Clubs and Competitions

Calling all students for this year's Academic Clubs and Competitions (ACC)! All academic contests in which our students compete will be under the ACC umbrella. For this year, our competitions include PSIA, St. Pius X Academic Rally, Catholic Schools Academic Junior High Decathlon, and Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. For more information, please read this letter and check out current club offerings here. To register, click here.

HSA Updates

September HSA Meeting Recording

On Monday, September 11th, HSA had their September monthly meeting. You can view a recording of that meeting here. 

HSA Wheel of Fortune Booth at Fall Fest

HSA supports St. Cecilia Fall Fest through the Wheel of Fortune Booth on Sunday, October 1st. Traditionally, we ask school families to help with this booth by donating online or volunteering to staff the booth. Your donation is tax-deductible and will be credited to your parish account. It’s easy to donate - please click here to sign up to volunteer to staff the booth, and please click here to donate online. Thank you for your contributions and continued support. The deadline for your donation is September 25th.

Technology & The Developing Brain Recording

Please click here to see the recording of Dr. Collier's presentation from Tuesday, September 12th about the neurodevelopmental effects of technology on the growing brain.

Fall Day of Service – Saturday, September 23rd

St. Cecilia families are invited to participate in a Fall Day of Service on Saturday, September 23rd, supporting "Undies for Everyone," whose mission is to provide new underwear for over 200,000 U.S. children living in poverty or crisis. With newfound confidence and self-esteem, students are ready to learn and grow. Join us for a two-hour shift from 9:00AM to 11:00AM in the air-conditioned Undies For Everyone warehouse. You'll sort, pack, and sticker endless pairs of undies that will end up in underwear drawers around the country. Please click here to register to attend. Please note volunteers can include children six years and older.

• Saturday, September 23 - 9:00AM to 11:00AM
• Location - 3610 Willowbend Blvd, Houston, TX 77054
• Children 6 years and older may attend and volunteer.
• Only 5 volunteer spots remain out of the 30 spots
• Volunteers are encouraged to wear red St. Cecilia spirit t-shirts
• Please click here to register

After School Enrichment Opportunities

We offer a variety of fee-based programs each year that are offered from outside vendors. The companies listed below are the options for the after school programs. Please click here to see additional information on these opportunities. 

• American Robotics Academy
• Academy for Fencing Education
• St. Cecilia Martial Arts Team
• Chess Wizards
• Glass Gymnastics
• MoveNation Dance
• Abrakadoodle Art

St. Cecilia Parish Basketball

Parish Basketball registration for Kindergarten through 5th grade is now open until November 15th.

Instructions for Registering Players:

• Parents should register players using the link provided above.
• Please note: on the “Player Page” of the registration form, include a statement in the “Special Instructions” field "that this is a St. Cecilia Catholic School player who wants to be on a St. Cecilia team."
• On the “Player Page” of the registration form, enter the “Grade” as the grade level of the player’s preferred team. If the player’s school grade is different, then provide the school grade and a (very) brief explanation in the “Special Instructions” field. (Players are not allowed to play down without special permission from the TKB Executive Director.)

Coach Registration:

• All coaches must register for the purposes of authorizing background checks, confirming Code of Ethics agreement, and providing contact information.
• Instruct HCs to register as soon as possible (so a team number can be promptly assigned) and to confirm their affiliation with “Tallowood” when prompted during the registration process.
• Assistant Coaches (enlisted by the HC) should register as soon as their HC provides them with a team number (and not before).
• Detailed instructions and coach registration links: COACHES | Kingdom Basketball.

Please go to our Parish Sports page on the website for more information and to register.

Moms In Prayer

Moms! Want to make an eternal difference in your children’s lives? My name is Melinda Lynch, and I would love for you to join me for a power hour of prayer! Moms in Prayer is a ministry where we pray with another mom for our kids and our school, impacting them for Christ! This hour will change your prayer life forever, and you will find peace and relief from anxiety and worry as a mom. 

What’s unique about a Moms in Prayer group?

• We start and end on time and pray for one hour. (We can visit afterward!)
• We pray our children’s names in the scripture verse so we know we are praying God’s will!
• We keep what we pray confidential! 

Please watch this powerful video about the impact of this ministry.

Join us on Friday mornings beginning September 8th after drop off from 8-9:00AM in the Youth Room because if you’re not praying for your kids, who is? Learn more about this international prayer ministry here. Babysitting will be available. For questions, please contact Melinda Lynch at (713)569-4385.

Walking with Purpose Catholic Women's Ministry

We have an open chair for you. Come as you are! Join us for Walking with Purpose Catholic women's ministry, where we will journey through Scripture together starting Thursday, September 7th at 9:00 AM or Tuesday, September 12th at 7:00 PM in the Community Center. Click here to register and read more about the different studies offered. 

St. Thomas High School Mini Eagles Cheer Clinic

Come cheer with the St. Thomas Cheerleaders! Participate in the 2 hour cheer camp and then perform with the St. Thomas Cheerleaders during halftime at the 2023 JV St. John's Game! (For ages: Kindergarten - 8th Graders) Click here to register.