January 3, 2024

Welcome back, St. Catherine's community! We hope your Christmas break was restful and full of joy. May 2024 bring us many blessings.

The Steps 4 Students is Saturday, February 10 in downtown Houston. An annual event organized by the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, Steps is an exciting day of family fun that brings together the Catholic community for a sunrise Mass and 5K run/walk. Each Catholic school forms their own team, and registration fees and donations made in honor of SCM team members support St. Catherine's.

Click here to join Team SCM and set up your personal fundraising page. We ask that you register by Thursday, January 18 to receive your Team SCM t-shirt.

We look forward to racing, walking, and cheering as a community on February 10th!

2024 Steps 4 Students T-shirt Design Contest

Students interested in providing submissions are asked to create artwork in the medium of your choice: markers, pencils, or digital. Designs must be submitted on 8 1⁄2 " x 11" paper using only two colors: black and white. Artists have until Monday, January 8, 2024 to submit as many designs as they would like at the front desk in the Welcome Center.

We will announce the winning design in the January 17 issue of The Globe.

Click here for additional submission details.

No School on Monday, January 15

A reminder that there is no school on Monday, January 15 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The after-school program will also be closed.

Join us for Mass on Wednesday, January 17

Help Spread the Word: Open House for Prospective Parents is Thursday, January 18

Know any families interested in St. Catherine’s? Invite them to our Open House on Thursday, January 18 from 9:00 to 10:30 AM! During this adults-only campus tour parents will learn about St. Catherine's and how Montessori embraces not only a unique educational experience but a way of life that values independence, respect, and inquiry. 

Prospective families interested in attending should RSVP here and contact Amy Walz, enrollment management director, with any questions about the event or our enrollment process.

PARENT SERVICE ORGANIZATION (PSO)

PSO Faculty and Staff Appreciation Luncheon 

A big thank you to our wonderful co-chairs of the PSO Faculty and Staff Appreciation Luncheon – Mary Tysor, Catherine Barber, and Jennifer Wu. From the delicious food to the beautiful decorations, these ladies and their fantastic volunteers put together an amazing event on December 15th that expressed the community's gratitude for everything the St. Catherine’s faculty and staff do for our children on a daily basis. Special thanks to the Adolescent Community for providing childcare for faculty and staff children.

Click here to view a photo gallery of this event.

PSO Meeting

All are invited to attend the PSO Meeting on Friday, January 19 at 8:00 AM in the SCM Gym. Every parent is welcomed as a member of the PSO as soon as your child is enrolled at St. Catherine's.

Book Club Meets Friday, January 26

Our second book, "The Emotional Lives of Teenagers" by Lisa Damour, will be the focus of our PSO Book Club meeting on Friday, January 26 at 8:30 AM in the gym. All are invited to join the discussion and you do not have to complete the book to attend.

SPORTS

Saturday Soccer Registration Forms Due This Friday, January 5

Primary and Lower Elementary Parents:

Registration is open for Saturday Soccer – St. Catherine's parent-led soccer program for our younger students, organized by the PSO's Friends of Athletics. It is a non-competitive soccer league; there are no goalies and the score is not kept. The emphasis is on sportsmanship, learning beginner soccer skills, teamwork, and fun.

Saturday Soccer begins January 6, 2024 and will run for five consecutive Saturdays, weather permitting. Practices and games are held from 9:30 to 11:00 AM on the SCM Athletic Field. Parent volunteers serve as coaches, and all parents are welcome to participate, regardless of soccer experience.

The league fee is $20 per player, and payments will be processed through FACTS.

Click here for complete guidelines and rules of the game.

Parents must sign and return the Participation Release Form to the Front Desk by this Friday, January 5, 2024. 

SCM Spirit Week at Kriti Kitchen: January 9-13

Relax after the holiday rush with a simple and nutritious meal at Kriti Kitchen, a charming homestyle Greek café! They offer brunch, lunch, and dinner using local and seasonal ingredients. Heat-and-eat options, including vegan and gluten-free choices, are available for pickup or delivery.

Family-owned and woman-led, Kriti Kitchen is donating 20% of SCM sales from Jan. 9-13 to our athletics program. Support your home team and a local business – plan a visit! Check out kritikitchen.com for their menu and hours, and mention St. Catherine's Montessori when you pay.

Friends of Athletics

Friday, January 5

• Registration Deadline: Saturday Soccer for Primary and Lower Elementary children
• Upper School Student Lunch
• Garden Work Day, 8:00 AM 
• Library Maintenance Day, 8:15–9:30 AM and 1:00–2:00 PM 

Monday, January 8

• Adolescent Community Conferences - No School for AC students
• Deadline: Steps 4 Students T-Shirt Artwork

Tuesday, January 9

• Adolescent Community Conferences - No School for AC students 
• Spirit Week at Kriti Kitchen! (4010 Bissonnet St., Houston, TX 77005) 
• Friends of the Library Workday, 8:00-9:00 AM

Wednesday, January 10

• Spirit Week at Kriti Kitchen! (4010 Bissonnet St., Houston, TX 77005) 
• Parent Meditation Group, 8:05 AM (Check front desk for location)
• Boys Varsity Basketball Game vs. Holy Rosary Catholic School, 4:30 PM (SCM Gym) 

Thursday, January 11

• Spirit Week at Kriti Kitchen! (4010 Bissonnet St., Houston, TX 77005) 
• Girls Varsity Basketball Game @ Sacred Heart Catholic School of Crosby, 4:30 PM (Sacred Heart; 907 Runneburg Rd., Crosby, TX 77532) 

Friday, January 12

• Spirit Week at Kriti Kitchen! (4010 Bissonnet St., Houston, TX 77005) 

Saturday, January 13

• Spirit Week at Kriti Kitchen! (4010 Bissonnet St., Houston, TX 77005) 

Monday, January 15

• No School – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. After-school program closed.

Tuesday, January 16

• Friends of the Library Workday, 8:00-9:00 AM 
• Girls Varsity Basketball Game @ St. Francis de Sales Catholic School, 4:30 PM (St. Francis de Sales; 8100 Roos Rd., Houston, TX 77036) 

Wednesday, January 17

• Parent Meditation Group, 8:05 AM (Check front desk for location)
• Mass, 2:15 PM (SCM Gym) 
• Boys Varsity Basketball Game @ Corpus Christi Catholic School, 4:30 PM (Corpus Christi; 4005 Cheena Dr., Houston, TX 77025) 

For more calendar events please check our website.