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Weekly Newsletter
11.1.2023
Tiger Fund
Together We Give!
Thank you to all those who have already made their pledge! We are grateful for the continued support and generosity of the STC community. The investment of the entire STC community is relied upon for our continued success.
If you have not made your pledge, its not too late! Make your donation through SchoolAdmin by filling out the pledge form here or by credit card here. Thank you for your generosity!
Preschool & Kindergarten Applications
The priority application period for current families and parishioners to apply for Preschool and/or Kindergarten for 2024-25 school year ends this Friday, November 3rd. If applying to Preschool, as a current family you must submit an application for next school year in order to reserve your child's preferred attendance schedule. On November 6th, applications are processed and any openings become available to all other applicants. Be sure to get those applications in!
Upcoming Events
Book Fair
St. Catherine School's annual Scholastic Book Fair is happening this week! The Book Fair will be open in the music room during conferences today, Wednesday, 11/1-Friday, 11/3. The Book Fair will also be open after the 9:30 AM Mass on Sunday, 11/5.
This is the fundraiser for the school library; come pick up some books & gifts for the young readers in your life while supporting St. Catherine School. The Book Fair is a cash-free event. More information can be found at the school's Book Fair website. Please contact Jodie Anderson with any questions.
Celebrating Veteran's in our Community
Calling all veterans in the St. C community!
You are cordially invited to join us on Thursday, November 9th @ 8:45am in the GYM as we honor your service in our annual Veteran's Day Assembly.
Any St. C students, parents, or staff who'd like to recognize & celebrate family members that have served, please send all photos/info for slideshow to hkelly@stcatherineschool.net before November 9th. Thank you!
safeTALK: A Suicide Prevention Workshop
Please join us for safeTALK, a suicide intervention workshop facilitated by high school students from the Archdiocese of Seattle’s Catholic Lifesaver Corps.
When: Saturday, November 18th 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: St. James Cathedral – Pastoral Outreach Center – Holy Names Room
907 Columbia Street, Seattle, WA 98104
More information and registration can be found here.
From the School Office
Lost & Found
Is your child missing a jacket, lunch box, water bottle or sweatshirt? The lost and found is overflowing with many unclaimed items. Please come check out the lost and found located in the gym foyer the next time you are on campus. Any unclaimed uniforms will be given to the used uniform sale and all other items will be donated to Goodwill in the next upcoming weeks.
Yearbook Photos Needed
Attention Parents! The Yearbook staff needs your help. Please send any pictures you take throughout the school year to yearbook@stcatherineschool.net to be included in the yearbook. This year, we are excited to include a Summer Adventures page! Please send us pictures of your student or family during the summer of 2023. As always, we need your help documenting out of school events like CYO Sports, Harvest Festival, and eventually things like Ski Bus and the Christmas Program. Thank you for your help!
Tuition Assistance Program 2024-2025
The tuition assistance process for the 2024-2025 school year has begun - the application officially opened on October 1st. If you think that your family may be in need of financial aid for next school year, please complete an application. Tuition assistance is available for Kindergarten-8th Grade students only.
The entire process is completed online through FACTS. All applications are first reviewed by the Fulcrum Foundation, a fundraising arm of the Archdiocese. Once Fulcrum determines their assistance awards, then the St. Catherine Tuition Assistance Committee will review the applications and distribute financial aid for the 2024-2025 school year. Some families may qualify for assistance from both the Fulcrum Foundation and the St. Catherine program, but only one application is submitted.
The application deadline is December 31st, 2023. This is a firm deadline - all completed applications AND required tax documentation must be submitted by this date for consideration.
You can access the application here. And FACTS charges a $35 application fee.
If you have any questions about the process or application, feel free to email Kathy Cox or you can access the FAQ page on the Fulcrum Foundation website here.
Volunteering at St. Catherine School
Safe Environment Program
The Archdiocese of Seattle requires all school volunteers to take part in the Safe Environment Program, through VIRTUS, in three ways. In order to be a Safe Environment approved volunteer you need to:
- Register at http://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/
- Read and approve policies
- Complete a background check
- Take the Introductory class, Protecting God's Children
All components of the Safe Environment Progam MUST BE COMPLETED before volunteering in any capacity at St. Catherine School.
If you have any questions about the Safe Environment Program or the requirements, please contact Charlotte Van Hollebeke at cvanhollebeke@stcatherineschool.net
Spruce Up St. Catherine Campus
November 4, 10:00 am. Rain or Shine!
Call for volunteers to add plantings around the trees in the planting strip along the parking lot fence. We will weed, prep the soil and plant annual shrubs and bulbs around the 6 existing trees. Let's create an inviting entrance to the church and school parking lot!
Reach out to Josie Briggs with questions and to volunteer - vivian.willa.murray@gmail.com.
Parish News
Senior Breakfast
Friday, November 10th. Help with breakfast after the 9:00 AM mass for the most senior of our parishioners. There is no school that day therefore a great opportunity for the students to participate.
6th - 8th grades: Help during the event with set up, serving, clean up. And/or baking cookies! Our seniors love home baked goods.
Younger grades: Art or poems or crafts for decorations and/or something special for the guests to take home. Will collect in advance.
Please contact Katie Fleming if you would like to help kjfleming1239@gmail.com
St. Vincent de Paul Holiday Program
Thanksgiving Meals for Neighbors in Need
The SVDP Holiday Program is serving 25 neighborhood families this year. A grocery
voucher will be given to each family to plan, shop, and prepare a meal of their choice.
The voucher will be worth $30 per member; a family of four will receive a $120
voucher. Will you please help by feeding one family or contributing what you can? We
appreciate early donations so families have adequate time to plan and shop.
Please make checks to the SVDP Holiday Program and place them in the collection basket or mail them to the parish office:
814 NE 85th Street
Seattle Wa, 98115
ACC Wreath & Garland Sale
For the 19th consecutive year, the women of the ACC Marjorie Ryan Circle will be delivering locally grown mixed noble fir wreaths and garland from Hood Canal Evergreens to St. Catherine School and Parish. All profits directly benefit the charitable organizations that Advocacy and Caring for Children supports. Remember to order for your friends and family this holiday season.
We truly appreciate your annual orders and we are happy to bring a little tradition and joy to the Christmas season. Thank you for sharing our vision, and helping us carry out Advocacy and Caring for Children’s 105-year tradition of service and compassion in the greater Seattle area.
You’ll find our order form below. Please return order forms and/or checks to the school office, by US Mail, or email by November 13th. Payments can be made by check or Venmo (@accwreathsale). Orders will be delivered to the St. Catherine parking lot and be ready for pick-up before Thanksgiving on Tuesday, November 21st between 12:30-3:30.
Questions? Gayle Kaplan gayle@kaplan1.com or (206) 714-9258.
Mission & Philosophy
St. Catherine of Siena Parish School is a welcoming, Christ-centered community, rooted in the Catholic faith and inspired by Gospel values. As an extension of the parish and with Jesus as our model, we are dedicated to lifelong growth in faith, love, and learning.
We recognize that the care and education of the child begins with the family and that parents are the primary educators of their children. In partnership with parents, we work to promote our students’ achievement and spiritual growth. Together we are committed to developing responsible, ethical leaders who think critically, act justly, communicate effectively, and serve willingly.
Vision
We are committed to providing a faith-filled, inclusive, and welcoming learning environment for all our students. Through our rigorous academic programs, our students will gain the cognitive, technological, and social skills necessary to become ethical, innovative leaders who successfully navigate the complex challenges of today’s world.