Peek of the Week
Congratulations to our annual Spelling Bee winners! The winners will represent St. Theresa at the the Archdiocesan Spelling Bee on January 17. We would like to thank Mrs. Techmanski for coordinating the spelling bee!
3rd-5th Winners:
Winner: Declan Brewer
Runner-Up: Eleanor Linson
6th-8th Winners:
Winner: Auden Fernandez
Runner-up: Erin Wollin
The STCS Advent Programs will take place on December 18 in the gymnasium.
The schedule is as follows:
Advent Program - PK3-Gr. 1 @ 8:30AM
Advent Program - Gr. 2-5 @ 10AM
Attire for the programs include the following:
- All grades will wear blue jeans (no leggings) and...
PreK3- a WHITE Christmas themed shirt of any kind, however I do not recommend sweaters, as it might get too hot on stage. It can have other colors on the shirt.
- PreK4- a GREEN Christmas themed shirt of any kind, however I do not recommend sweaters, as it might get too hot on stage. It can have other colors on the shirt.
- Kindergarten- a BLUE Christmas themed shirt of any kind, however I do not recommend sweaters, as it might get too hot on stage. It can have other colors on the shirt.
- 1st grade- a RED Christmas themed shirt of any kind, however I do not recommend sweaters, as it might get too hot on stage. It can have other colors on the shirt.
- 2nd grade- a RED Christmas themed shirt of any kind, however I do not recommend sweaters, as it might get too hot on stage. It can have other colors on the shirt.
- 3rd grade- a WHITE Christmas themed shirt of any kind, however I do not recommend sweaters, as it might get too hot on stage. It can have other colors on the shirt.
- 4th grade- a BLUE Christmas themed shirt of any kind, however I do not recommend sweaters, as it might get too hot on stage. It can have other colors on the shirt.
- 5th grade- a BLACK Christmas themed shirt of any kind, however I do not recommend sweaters, as it might get too hot on stage. It can have other colors on the shirt.
Parents may attend the programs. Check in for parents attending the Advent programs will occur in the gym. If you wish to check-out your child after the program, you must sign-out the student at the Front Office.
Grease is the word! Go as fast as Greased Lightening and purchase your sponsorship or tickets to the gala today! The STCS Hopelessly Devoted 1950's School Gala is on Friday, February 21, 2025. Step back in time and join us for a night of nostalgia and fun.
Moms, grab your poodle skirt or Pink Ladies jacket! Dads, grease that hair back and put on your black jeans and loafers and secure your spot for the gala before it's too late. Don't wait for summer lovin' to have a blast - register now to feel chills multiplying as you join the gala fun!
The Auction Committee is on a treasure hunt for fabulous goodies for the 2025 Hopelessly Devoted Gala & Auction, and we need your sparkle! Got season tickets or a suite to Houston sports? Are you a member of a golf club and can sponsor a round or two - including a round with Fr. Vincent, who is an avid golfer? A cozy or fun vacation spot you can share? Perhaps you have those coveted frequent flyer miles or hotel points just sitting around? Artists and business owners, we’re looking at you too – your creations could steal the show! Or how about hosting a fabulous dinner or sponsoring an event that everyone will rave about?
Ready to contribute? Just zip over to our gala website to submit your donation form online, or swing by the church or school office to grab a form. We’re beyond grateful for your support and generosity!
Jill Bollich & Vanessa Harper
Live Auction Co-Chairs
Aly VanDeman
Silent Auction Chair
The first round of high school application dates are quickly approaching. Below are important updates and guidance for what comes next:
Upcoming Dates: Application Deadlines
- December 15th: St. Pius (Priority admissions)
- December 16th: Duchesne Academy, IWA, and St. Agnes
- January 15th: St. John XXIII, St. Pius, St. Thomas, Strake Jesuit
Parents/Student Responsibilities
Parents/Students must complete the school application online through your student portals. In addition, parents will need to pay the application fee. Mrs. Saunders has created folders with each student's documents. These folders include 6th and 7th grade report cards, NWEA testing results for 5th to 7th grade, and the scores at the beginning of the year 8th grade. Mrs. Saunders will send these folders to all parents by December 6 so you have a copy. You can choose to upload these documents yourself to your portals. In addition, she will send these documents directly to the admissions department for the schools your student wishes to apply to in an effort to ensure that they receive the documentation they need. Parents will also need to upload their child's ISEE scores if they are not retaking the ISEE.
What do we need from you?
Please turn in all TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS permission slips to Mrs. Saunders no later than December 6. Transcripts cannot be released to the high schools until we have these signed documents. Please email them to me: tiffany.saunders@sttheresa.cc. One request from every school your child is applying to is required.
Supporting Documents from the School
Teacher recommendations and transcripts from the first semester grades are not due until January 15th for Duchesne Academy, IWA, and St. Agnes. The remainder of the schools have a due date of January 31st. So you will see that those records are still outstanding until the first week of January when we return from break. Please note we are aware these documents will show up missing until then. We cannot send these documents until the first semester grades are finalized. These documents will be directly sent from STCS.
ISEE Retest Date
STCS will offer a retest date for ISEE on Saturday, January 11th. This falls within the Winter testing window. Schools will still accept updated ISEE scores until then. Our registration EVENT CODE: HYHQGBH8. You must arrive at school no later than 8:30AM so we can settle into testing. Testing will start promptly at 9:00AM and last until approximately noon. No accommodation testing will be provided for this testing session. Drop-off and pick-up will be at the front of the school. Please reach out to Mrs. Saunders if you have any questions.
The 2025-2026 admissions season is in full swing! If parents have friends or family who are interested in joining STCS next year, the application is available on our website under Admissions Process.
Re-enrollment for currently enrolled students will take place during the second semester, as usual. Parents will receive a separate email about re-enrollment in early 2025.
For new applicants, the application deadline to be considered for admission in our first round of decisions for the 2025-2026 school year is Friday, January 31, 2025. Beyond this date STCS WILL continue to accept applications so long as there is space in the grade. PK3 applicants must be three years old as of September 1, 2025 and toilet-trained before school begins in August 2025.
The Admissions Office is scheduling on-campus tours every Tuesday morning while school is in session. If you have any questions regarding the admissions process at St. Theresa, please contact Mrs. McCarty.
This year, STCS parents and students are invited to give to our neighbors in need by participating in our special Giving Trees located in the lobby of STCS. When you come to take your child home early, read to a classroom or attend an event, simply take a card from the trees, buy the item(s), and return the donations unwrapped with the card attached to the gift. All STCS Giving Tree donations are due December 15 and can be placed in a special box in the school lobby. Items can also be purchased at the Amazon wishlist: https://a.co/6wrblRN and shipped directly to the parish's office.
The requested items are as follows:
Magnificat Houses: Linens
Casa Juan Diego: Toiletries
Catholic Charities: Toys (0-16 years old kids)
St. Joseph Homeless Ministry: Winter jackets
Casa de Esperanza de los Ninos: Essential items
Thank you in advance for your support of these special organizations!
Please join the PTO every first Friday of the month in the Dining Hall after Assembly for coffee and light breakfast. These are informal get togethers to meet other families and hear about volunteer opportunities for the upcoming months! Come meet more of your St. Theresa parent family on January 10, 2025!
Don't forget to register for our new lunch program through www.lunchdirect.com with the key- 650065.
Important Information:
- Please be sure confirm portion sizes for your students weekly.
- The cutoff for weekly orders is every Wednesday at midnight for the following week.
- Forgotten lunches will be accepted until 9:00am in the school office, NO food deliveries from Door Dash/Uber Eats are allowed.
You can view the October lunch menu by clicking on the link below.
St. Theresa Catholic Church is seek a highly organized, dedicated, and detail-oriented individual to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong event planning, project management, and organizational skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to motivate and engage volunteers, and a passion for creating extraordinary parish events. To learn more, visit: https://sttheresa.cc/employment
Join us for a day of service with your family on Saturday, January 18. Family groups will learn about the work happening at CCSC and participate in a service project packing hygiene kits for the individuals and families who seek help from CCSC. Please sign up each member of your family who will participate in the hygiene kit packing project. Activities are geared to children in kindergarten through 8th grade. One-hour shifts are available from 12-2:30 p.m. The price to participate is one bag of nonperishable food per family.
School Calendars
A snapshot of our 2024-2025 school calendar can be found in the Parent Corner. A more detailed calendar can be found here under the About Our School tab on the school website and will be updated throughout the year.
Parent Student Handbook
