The Eagle Express

***April 30-May 6 - Priest Appreciation Week***

Mon., May 1 - Principal’s Day

Tues., May 2 - Spirit Tee Tuesday/2pm Dismissal

Wed., May 3 - Happy birthday, Mrs. Duginski!

Wed., May 3 - Eat & Earn at Ted’s (N. Penn)

Thurs., May 4 - Muffins with Mom (7:15am)

Thurs., May 4 - School mass (8:15am)

Thurs., May 4 - Zero Waste Lunch Day

***May 7-13 - Teacher Appreciation Week***

Tues., May 9 - Spirit Tee Tuesday/2pm Dismissal

Thurs., May 11 - School mass (8:15am)

Fri., May 12 - All library books/fines/lost book fees due

Check out the calendar on the school webpage for more

It is very important your child is present, healthy, and well-rested on assessment days. Please try to avoid appointments or late arrivals during our MAP testing window. Our Archdiocesan-assigned time for spring MAP assessments runs through May 12.

What a fun and “You-Nique” musical performance from our 1st and 2nd grade classes this week! They sang so beautifully! Thank you to Mrs. Mejia and the 1st/2nd grade teachers for preparing our students!

We can't wait to see all our love CSSE moms this Thursday! Please enter through the north Ross Hall doors for Muffins with Mom beginning at 7:15am on May 4th. You are welcome to stay in Ross Hall after students head to class, then join us at mass at 8:15am. Please follow the usual school rules for parents/guests at mass. Thank you!

To bring attention to everyday waste, Green Team is encouraging students to bring their lunch from home on Thursday, May 4th, and to try to do so in a way that results in nothing being thrown in the trash that isn’t easily biodegradable. We have also worked with the cafeteria to offer a low waste option that day.

• Instead of single serve chips or cookies in a plastic bag, pack sandwiches and snacks from family size containers in a smaller reusable container or bring whole fruit.

• Use reusable silverware and cloth napkins.

• Bring your own reusable drink bottles.

• Forego plastic straws.

• Try to pack right-size portions to eliminate food waste.

• Do an internet search for "Waste Free Lunch" for more ideas.

Every student who brings a waste free lunch will have their name put into a drawing for a Zero Waste Lunch prize! We will do a drawing for each lunch period. Students who finish everything on their tray will be eligible to enter the drawing for a prize from Green Team! Thanks for Going Green at St. Eugene!

Our Athletics Commission has been working hard to make improvements to our CSSE programs. Please read the letter from our CSSE Athletic Commission, and consider making a donation to help us Build a Stronger Team! You may also help by purchasing CSSE Athletics shirts at this link: bit.ly/csse-athletics

Thank you to everyone who helped support Kindergarten SALT’s Diaper and Wipes Drive! We counted donations Friday afternoon, and will be sending Infant Crisis Services 1,786 diapers and 6,320 wipes (plus a few containers of formula and baby wash)!

Art club will meet on Fridays in May on the 5th, 12th, and 19th! This month will be open to 1st-5th grades. Tuition is $45.00 and will be due Thursday, May 4th. Payment information is in the enrollment form. Contact Ms. Whitmire at kwhtimire@steugeneschool.org if you have any questions!

The School Advisory Council (SAC) is looking for new applicants to replace those who are completing their term this spring. The primary role of the SAC is to collaborate as a whole with and serve in an advisory role to the principal and pastor in policymaking to guide our school community in fulfilling our mission. We are looking for volunteers with a background in education, finance, facilities, and law. To serve, you must be a practicing Catholic, St. Eugene parishioner, and be 18 years or older. If you’re interested in serving The Catholic School of St. Eugene in this way, please send an email to sacchair@steugeneschool.org by SUNDAY, April 30th introducing yourself and highlighting strengths, experience/expertise, and any aspects of the school you are passionate about. SAC meets one evening a month, and members will need to be available for committee meetings and certain school events as well.

Our Summer Basketball Skills Camp will be back this June! Click the camp link for more info. Camp registration opens on April 1st! Spots fill quickly!

Is your student interested in fall volleyball? If so, registration for the fall volleyball season will open in May. Volleyball is open to boys and girls in grades 4th-8th grades and practices typically begin in August. More information and a link to registration will be coming soon!

Teacher Appreciation Week - Coming up May 7th-13th! Let's show the best teachers in OKC some love and appreciation for all the wonderful things they do for our children and CSSE!

Upcoming Eat & Earns - always mention St. Eugene when you order so we get a percentage back to our school!

• Ted’s Cafe Escondido - May 3rd from 5-9pm at Lleyton Court (N. Penn)
  

If you have questions about fundraisers, Eat & Earns, etc, visit the PTO site or Facebook group for more info.

We had a fantastic showing at the CGSAA Track Meet this past weekend! Thank you to Coach Lee Marks and his volunteers for helping our 43 student athletes learn, improve, and achieve! Almost every student placed in the top 6 or 7 of at least one event in which they competed!

Congrats to the follow #CSSEalumni who were inducted into BMCHS’s chapter of the National Honor Society this past week! Hope Barnes, Blair Billen-Mills, Harper Blevins, Taylor Davidson, Jack de Keratry, Hannah Earley, Gavin Gowens, Rebecca Horn, Ryan Hughes, Olivia Metz, Bryce Schwarz, & Cali Williams. Inductees must maintain a 3.75 cumulative GPA on the weighted scale and be current on BMCHS Christian Service hours.

Have some good news to share about a student, alumni, or school family? We want to celebrate all your proud moments with you! Share your Eagle Excellence for inclusion in the EE!

Movie Night! Join us in the meeting rooms as we gather to watch the critically acclaimed multi-season series about the life of Christ. Our next gathering will take place on May 5th. Concessions will be available. If you are willing to help in the concession stand for some Time & Talent hours, please sign up at this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948A5A62EA4F4C34-small

Special Sacramental Preparation Parent Meeting April 30, 2023 - This is for parents of students who will be entering Grade 3 - Grade 12 in Fall 2023 and are in need of First Penance and First Holy Communion. The student will need to have completed one year in either RE or St. Eugene School prior to Summer 2023. English Meeting: 10:45am in the Meeting Rooms; Spanish Meeting 1:15pm in the Meeting Rooms. This is the only meeting so it is required. For information contact Judi: jwilkinson@steugenes.org; 751-7115 ext 115.

Please pray for the mother of Elbin Gonzalez who passed away last week in Guatemala. Eternal Rest grant unto them, oh Lord, and let Perpetual Light shine upon her. Elbin is our school custodian and a parishioner. If you would like to contribute to a fund to help offset his travel expenses, contact the school or church office.

Please pray for former St. Eugene pastor, Father Joseph Jacobi, that he recovers quickly and completely from last week's brain surgery, and that his body may be healed. | Please pray for Stacy Hughes, cousin of Mrs. Goldsworthy and of Mrs. Ruffin. She has been diagnosed with stage 3 cancer. | Please pray for the intentions of the Holy Father, as well as those of your family and friends. | Please pray for the healing and comfort of Sasha, granddaughter of CSSE friend Belva Neal.

If you would like to include something in the Prayer Requests section, please contact Kim Hattaway at media@steugeneschool.org.

Come Exercise Your Creative Muscles! Join us May 5 at 9:30am in the Atrium to help prepare materials for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. No need to be a celebrated artist. We'll be touching up paint on small figurines and making paper and other materials as needed. Contact Christie Ardoin at goodshepherd@steugenes.org with questions. And visit our webpage to find out more about this beautiful children's ministry.

• CSSE Academic Year Calendar
• CSSE Website
• CSSE Google Calendar
• Facebook
• PTO Facebook group
• Instagram
• Flynn O’Hara Uniforms
• FACTS (District code: TSE-OK)

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Email: media@steugeneschool.org
Website: www.steugeneschool.org
Location: 2400 West Hefner Road, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 72120
Phone: 4057510067
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