Family Learning

NWEA MAP Growth Assessment- End of Year Administration

St. Cecilia will administer the End of Year NWEA (Northwest Evaluation Association) MAP(Measure of Academic Progress) Growth Assessment to all students in K-8 grade. Teachers will be administering these assessments during class from April 22-May 10. Individual grade levels will communicate to families regarding specific testing dates. If you would like to learn more about this assessment, click here for a guide to the Catholic School’s Office “Family Guide to MAP Growth.  

Middle School Final Exams

Middle school final exams are right around the corner. Click here to find a schedule of the “Exam Prep Days” and the specific content area test(s) that your child will be taking each day. Students will be given 1 hour and 15 minutes for each midterm with a 30 minute break in between midterms.  

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.

Smart Families - Information

Family Code Event

Families, you are invited to attend the Family Code on Thursday, April 25th, at 6:00 PM in the Community Center! This interactive presentation will encourage families to consider what they value and what that means for their lives. All grade-level families are welcome! Dinner is free for all who attend. Please RSVP via this link by Monday, April 22nd, and contact our counselors if you have any questions!

Middle School Risky Behaviors Recording Now Available

Dr. Crystal Collier presented Chapter Four of her book, "The NeuroWhereabouts Guide," focusing on optimal parenting techniques and identifying high-risk behaviors common among middle school students. The webinar offered invaluable insights and strategies to assist in guiding children through these pivotal years. Covering everything from managing the challenges of adolescence to promoting academic success and emotional well-being, Dr. Collier provided essential information crucial for every parent of a middle schooler. The recording can be accessed here!

3rd Quarter Honor Roll

At St. Cecilia Catholic School we recognize students who have demonstrated exemplary achievement by naming them to the Principal’s Honor Roll or the Teacher’s Honor Roll. To achieve this distinction, students must meet the following expectations:

• Principal’s Honor Roll: all A’s in academic subjects, no less than Meeting Expectations in all Conduct, maximum one Developing Expectations in Effort or Personal Habits. 
• Teacher’s Honor Roll: all A’s, with no more than 2 B’s, and no less than Meeting Expectations in all Conduct, maximum one Developing Expectations in Effort or Personal Habits.

Achieving the honor roll takes hard work and commitment over time. It is no small feat. We are very proud of all of the students on the Principal’s and Teacher’s Honor Roll. Please click here for the honor roll list by grade level.

Auction Updates

Auction Setup and Teardown Volunteers Still Needed! 

We are still in need of volunteers to help with the auction setup in the Community Center on Friday, April 19th, and auction teardown on Monday, April 22nd! If you are interested in helping, please click here to sign up for a time slot. Thank you in advance for dedicating time to help with the auction! 

Auction T-Shirt

Thank you to everyone who purchased the 2024 auction t-shirt! The shirts were delivered to your oldest/only child today, 4/12.

Show your auction pride and wear your 2024 auction t-shirt on the following school days:

• Monday, April 15th
• Friday, April 19th

We have a very limited number of shirts still available for purchase. If you missed the purchasing window but are still interested in purchasing, please reach out to Lindsay Willrich. 

Wine Pull Donations – Carpool Drop Off 

Round up your wagons and help us stock our wine pull for the big auction shindig! Help us by rustling up some bottles of fine wine and have us pack the pull with the finest vintages this side of the Rio Grande, sure to tempt even the most discernin’ of cowboys and cowgirls.  We’re making the drop-off easy as pie – just lasso them bottles, load them up, and hitch your wagon to the carpool convoy. Wines should be a $25 minimum value.  

Auction After Party 

The Road Goes on Forever and the After Party Never Ends...until 2 AM!

You don’t have to go home, but you can’t stay here … so round up your posse and mosey on down yonder to the auction after party saloon at Daily Gather. This shindig is sure to be a real rootin’ tootin’ good time that you won't want to miss!

Time’s a-wastin’, don’t reckon ya’ll should be dilly dallyin’ or twiddlin’ thumbs - saddle up and grab your tickets now, because this hoedown is limited so get 'em before they're gone!

Where: Daily Gather in City Center

Cost: $60 per person, includes 2 drink tickets and lite bites

Party Time: 12:00 AM-2:00 AM

Click here to purchase tickets for the 2024 Auction After Party!

Auction Sign-Up Parties

1st Grade Sleeping Bags and Slippers

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

St. Cecilia Gym, 3:45-5:30 PM

$50 Per Student 

Burn and Turn

Friday, April 26, 2024

Tejas Office Products, 6:00-11:00 PM

40 Dad Spots

$150 Per Person

Click here to sign up for an Auction Party.

School Advisory Council Discernment – April 16th 

On Tuesday, April 16th, our School Advisory Council will host the annual Discernment Meeting to have school parents who are interested in joining the School Advisory Council (terms are three years long) go through this process to discern joining the Advisory Council.

The Discernment Meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 16th at 6:30PM in the school Library. Please RSVP (registration is required) by using this online form so we have an accurate head count for the meeting.

For more information on the Discernment process, and rules governing who can join the Advisory Council, please review the School Advisory Council By-Laws (Page 4-5, Section 2 – Qualification and Selection of Advisory Council Members).

April HSA Meeting Recording

On Tuesday, April 9th, HSA had their monthly meeting. You can view a recording of that meeting here.

Cheer Parent Welcome Meeting and Tryout Dates

Are you interested in joining the SCCS Cheerleading Team?! We would love to have you!! We welcome current 5th-7th grade girls interested in this fantastic opportunity! 

Mandatory Clinicals:

• Monday, April 22nd
• Wednesday, April 24th

Tryouts:

• Friday, April 26th - 3:45 - 5:45PM

Click here for more information. 

14th Annual Dad’s Softball Tournament – Saturday, May 11th

Join us for our 14th Annual Dad's Softball Tournament on Saturday, May 11th, 2024! This fun, family event is a St. Cecilia tradition that supports our school's Financial Assistance Program. The games are played at Baseball USA beginning at 8:00 AM, with an after party at the conclusion of the tournament. More details about the tournament schedule can be found here.

To register for the tournament, please click here!

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.

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. 

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.

• https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054FAFAF28A6F49-49033633-25th
• https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050444A5AE23A20-49013728-25th

St. Cecilia Bayou Bash 2024

Saturday, April 13th, 6:00– 9:00 pm

Join us for all you can eat crawfish and jambalaya, and all you can drink beer! This is a 21+ event. All proceeds benefit St. Cecilia Youth Ministry. Tickets are $50 during our presale and $60 at the door. You may purchase your tickets at the parish office or online here. Childcare is provided. 

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.

St. Thomas High School 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.

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.

Dance Club

Parents of Current 6th Graders: 

6th graders are invited to register for Dance Club on Tuesday, May 7th at 9:00AM. 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.

Prayer Requests for our St. Cecilia Catholic School Community

Healing Prayers

"LORD, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress." ~ Isaiah 33:2

• Olivier Alferez, Father of Ana Sofia Alferez 

Prayers for the Faithful Departed

"Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen."

• James D. Wehrly, Grandfather of Jerry Kearney