Weekly Insider – April 26, 2024 | |
Family Learning
Family Code Event Update
Families, thank you to those of you who attended the Family Code! We hope that the event continues to have a positive impact on your families as you live out your unique code. For those of you who were unable to attend, Smart Families has kindly shared their resources so that you can gather as a family and discuss your own family values, included here. Please be encouraged to reach out to Ali Lucas if you have any questions!
Smart Pledge Raffle
It’s never too late to sign the Smart Pledge, making the choice to delay the introduction of smartphones to your children until after 8th grade. As a way to celebrate this shared journey of Smart Families at St. Cecilia, the Smart Families team is thrilled to announce a special raffle event! All families who have already taken the pledge, as well as those who pledge in the upcoming weeks, will be automatically entered to win a $100 gift card. The winner will be announced in the Insider on Friday, May 17th. This gesture is a small way to show our appreciation for your support and to add a bit of excitement to the Smart Families mission and this vital cause. To sign the pledge, please visit https://www.smart-families.org/smart-pledge. Sign by May 15th to ensure you are entered to win!
Smart Families May Newsletter
The May Newsletter from Smart Families is now available and can be viewed here.
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.
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May Crowning - Wednesday, May 1st
May is the month we honor Mother Mary and we will continue our May Crowning tradition this Wednesday, May 1st. Students are invited to bring a flower for Mary to be placed on the altar before Mass.
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Championship Track Meet - Tomorrow, April 27th
Congratulations to the St. Cecilia Track Team on a great 2024 season! We're proud of our 20+ athletes who qualified for the GHCAA Championship Meet in track and field individual and team events tomorrow, April 27th, at Strake Jesuit College Preparatory. Join us for field events at 8 AM and track events at 10 AM to cheer on these talented St. Cecilia athletes!
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Softball Playoffs
Congratulations to our Softball team for making it into the playoffs! The first round playoff game is Monday, April 29th, 4:30 PM at home vs. St. Vincent de Paul.
Please view our school's Facebook and Instagram pages for more information regarding the playoff schedule.
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Third Grade Schoolwide GO Project
This year, St. Cecilia's third graders are working with Blessings in a Backpack for their GO project. They are collecting snacks from April 29 - May 3 to be distributed to nearby schools. Blessings in a Backpack provides a weekly backpack to Title 1 school students in SBISD. The students receive a backpack each Friday with food and snacks for the weekend. They return it each week to be refilled. Our students will write inspirational messages on cards to go in the backpacks. We invite all our school families to participate by donating snacks to fill the backpacks. Donation drop boxes will be in all three third grade teachers' classrooms. Thank you in advance for helping other students in need.
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HSA End of Year Luncheon – May 8th
Please join us on Wednesday, May 8th for a special end-of-the-year luncheon at Federal American Grill to celebrate our Home and School Association. We would like to show appreciation for all parents and their volunteer service to the HSA throughout this school year. Additionally, we will say farewell to our 8th-grade parents. Please register to attend no later than Friday, May 3rd
- Wednesday, May 8th at 11:00 AM
- Meeting followed by lunch
- Federal American Grill
- 8731 Katy Fwy Suite 150
$40 per person (includes lunch, gratuity, and non-alcoholic beverages). Any other beverages ordered must be paid for by each attendee.
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Spring Athletic Banquet - Thursday, May 9th at 6:00 PM
Please save the date for our Spring Sports Athletic Banquet, which will be held on Thursday, May 9th, at 6:00 PM in the school gym. More details will follow.
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Dad’s Softball Tournament – Saturday, May 11th
Monday, May 6th is the registration deadline for the 14th Annual Dad’s Softball Tournament on Saturday, May 11th. This fun, family event helps to support the Financial Aid program at St. Cecilia Catholic School. The games are played at Baseball USA starting at 8 AM, with an after-party at Powder Keg after the tournament.
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Auction Sign-Up Parties
Burn and Turn
Friday, April 26, 2024
1225 West 20th St., 6:00-11:00 PM
40 Dad Spots Available
$150 Per Person
Annnnnd They're Off...to 6th Grade!
Friday, May 24th, 2024
Speedy's Fast Track, 10-12PM
Unlimited spots for current 5th graders
$50 Per Person
Run for the Mudbugs Derby Day Crawfish Boil
Saturday, May 4th, 2024
The Sirgo's Home, 5:00 PM
20 Couples Spots
$175 Per Couple
Margarita Mamas
Friday, May 10th, 2024
Gabrielle Sitomer's Home, 6:30 PM
50 Spots
$75 Per Person
Click here to sign up for an Auction Party.
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Financial Aid Reminder
Important Information about Financial Aid:
- The Financial Aid Application Portal for the 2024 – 2025 academic year will close on April 30, 2024, at 11:59 PM (no exceptions).
- Only complete applications will be processed and reviewed, and notifications about Financial Aid awards will be sent out via FACTS after May 10, 2024.
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We Are Hiring!
We currently have several open positions to fill for the 2024 - 2025 school year including:
- Elementary Science and Social Studies Teacher
- Pre K - Classroom Teacher
- Elementary Classroom Teacher
- Religion Teacher
- Middle School ELA Classroom Teacher
- Technology/STREAM Integration 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.
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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.
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Fr. Francis' 25th Ordination Anniversary Celebration!
Let's unite to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Fr. Fancis' ordination, with almost half those years spent leading our St. Cecilia community! The celebration will be held in the Community Center between the 10 AM and Noon masses on Sunday, May 19th. We hope you can join us and consider volunteering your time. We appreciate your help! Please view the sign up genius links below to view volunteer opportunities.
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St. Agnes Academy Access: Middle School Summer Program
PLEASE NOTE: Registration will close on Tuesday, April 30. Register your students today!
Select classes are now open to rising 4th-6th graders only! There are also many innovative and fun courses for rising 6th-9th graders. The St. Agnes Academy Middle School Enrichment Summer Experience offers a vibrant and dynamic environment where young minds can explore, create, and thrive. Designed to supplement traditional curriculum, these camps provide an array of enriching activities spanning various disciplines such as STEM, arts, humanities, and physical education. Students will be encouraged to think critically, collaborate with peers, and hone their problem-solving skills. Beyond academics, these courses foster personal growth and self-confidence. Whether delving into the mysteries of science, unleashing creativity through artistic expression, or discovering new passions, the St. Agnes Academy Middle School Enrichment Summer Experience ignite curiosity and inspire lifelong learning. Participants will leave with cherished memories, lasting friendships, and a newfound enthusiasm for exploring the world around them. Spots are filling! Please sign-up today! Registration will close on Tuesday, April 30. If you have any questions, please reach out to Katie Fritsch.
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Strake Summer Football Camps
Youth Camp (Rising 3rd - 6th Graders)
June 17 - 20th
8:00 - 11:00 AM
$150
This camp will introduce campers to fundamentals of the game of football and instruct them in drills that are specific to the development of football skills, schemes, and movements. Additionally, campers will be instructed in basic strength and conditioning techniques. Click here to register.
Junior Skills Camp (Rising 7th & 8th Graders)
June 24 - 27th
8:00 - 11:00 AM
$150
Strake Jesuit is offering a four day camp to improve fundamentals and techniques. Learn offense and defense from Strake coaches and players to become more successful at the high school level. Click here to register.
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St. Thomas High School Summer Programs
St. Thomas High School Summer Programs include a wide variety of half-day, full-day and extended day options for rising 3rd-8th grade boys and girls!
Aquinas Academy is composed of four one-week sessions of enrichment classes. The courses offered each week allow students to sharpen their skills in PE, brain games, creative writing, study skills, drama, fine arts, music, science, STEM and much more!
We also offer Youth Athletic Camps for young athletes to improve their skills in basketball, baseball, football, track & field as well as strength & conditioning.
With all of these enrichment classes and sports camps, there is sure to be something for everyone!
Click here for more detailed descriptions of our programs and to register today! Please feel free to contact Carol.Mandola@sths.org with any questions.
Step Up Study Skills
St. Thomas is offering Step Up Study Skills this summer to prepare students for the rigors of high school and beyond. The classes are coed for students ages 13-17 years. The cost for each session is $425, which includes class notes as well as access to online courses for effective follow-up and reinforcement throughout the school year. Click here for more information and to register. For questions, please contact Rod Takacs.
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Dance Club
Parents of Current 6th Graders:
6th graders are invited to register for Dance Club on Tuesday, May 7th at 9:00 AM. Dance Club was founded to give boys and girls the opportunity to become better acquainted with one another while developing social skills and promoting personal growth, confidence and character. A limited number of spots are offered to currently enrolled 6th grade students from seven schools — Duchesne, Memorial Middle, Regis, Spring Branch Middle, St. Cecilia, St. Francis and St. Michael.
Participants will receive four dance lessons, a dining etiquette lesson and a party during 7th grade. All lessons will be held at Junior League of Houston, 1811 Briar Oaks Lane.
Spots will fill quickly. Creating an account now will save time during registration. Click here to view the flyer.
Click Here to Create a Dance Club Account & Register
JDW Cotillion → Register Now → Create Account
Questions? Please email memorialdanceclub2030@gmail.com.
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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.
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Our mission at St Cecilia Catholic School is the ongoing Catholic formation and education of the whole child in mind, heart, and spirit, in preparation for an adult life of commitment and service. | | | | |
