Weekly Newsletter

This Catholic Schools Week, we are filled with gratitude for the gift of our Catholic community and the opportunity to celebrate our shared faith, values, and commitment to excellence in education. This week is a special time to reflect on how our school is not just a place of learning but a community rooted in Christ, where faith and knowledge grow hand in hand.

We invite you to participate in these events, celebrate your child’s achievements, and share in the joy of being part of our vibrant Catholic school family. Your support and dedication are what make this community strong, and together we will continue to build a foundation of faith and learning for our children.

Thank you for choosing a Catholic education for your family. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Hey high-fliers!

We're Soaring to New Heights and we need your help!

Ready to take flight with us?

DONATE SOMETHING EXTRAORDINARY

Let's come together and make this auction an unforgettable success!

How can you be a high-flier? Check out the Donation Guide here.

• Who do you know? A business, a friend...maybe it's you? Use this procurement and donate something wonderful today!
• Join other "aviators" and put your funds together and donate something incredible!
• The Sky's the limit - think of stellar items like Concert Tickets, Vacation homes, Hotel stays
• Got cash? Make a donation!
• Every family is required to fulfill the $200 (or more!) donation commitment.
• Please donate all items by March 8th, 2025 in order for the auction team to complete the catalog
• SPONSOR TODAY!

Sign-up to be a part of the auction fun!

Questions? email us at auction@stcatherineschool.net

Father Daughter Dance is this weekend! Get ready to dance the night away on February, 1st from 6:00 - 9:00. Event details, inlcuding registration, are in the flier below.

Sign up to help here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4EA8AF23A6FA7-47104524-father#/

Grandfriends Lunch is coming on Friday, March 28! Grandparents or grandfriends are invited to join children for Mass, classroom tours and catered lunch in Victoria Hall. This event is for preschool through 8th grade. Mass will begin at 11:00am followed by tours and lunch after the noon dismissal.

Tickets will be available soon, but in the meantime, please email photos of students with their grandfriends to stcatherinegrandfriendphotos@gmail.com - pictures will be shown in a slideshow during the event.

ParentEd Talk with Julie Metzger, founder of Great Conversations, and Peter Metzger, pediatrician

Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025

Julie Metzger, RN, MN is a pediatric nurse with over 40 years of experience and founder of Great Conversations puberty classes for families. Julie’s passion for supporting adolescents and her extensive work in adolescent health, nursing education and community outreach led her to seek new options for parents and tweens navigating puberty together. Founder of the critically acclaimed, nationally renowned class "For Girls Only: A Heart to Heart Talk on Growing Up," her no-nonsense, honest, heartfelt approach to real talk with tweens has become a rite of passage for preteen girls across the Pacific Northwest and San Francisco Bay Areas.

Peter Metzger, M.D., FAAP is a pediatrician and chief medical officer at Great Conversations, where he merges his medical expertise with humor and approachable language to talk about puberty, gender and sexuality. His work at HealthPoint in Renton focuses on providing holistic care to underserved, historically excluded communities, while also teaching families how to foster confident, thoughtful decision-making in their children.

Treat your Valentine to some sweet treats by pre ordering a dozen treats of your choice: Chocolate Chip Cookies, Frosted Sugar Cookies or Fudge Brownies. The cost is $10 per dozen cookies/brownies. All proceeds will support the 8th grade class trip to D.C. Thank you in advance for your support.

Use the button below to sign up for the type of cookie/brownie you would like. Please place all orders by 2/7 for treats that will be delivered on 2/12.

Please reach out to Wendy Rychwalski (wendy.rychwalski@gmail.com) or Betsy Hill (betsykrill@hotmail.com) with any questions.

Date: Saturday, February 8th, 2025

Time: 5:00 - 8:30 PM

Location: St. Catherine Gym - Victoria Hall

To attend your child must be at fully potty trained and able to use the bathroom by themselves.

Use the button below to register:

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. 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!

This is a friendly reminder that all families with students in grades K-8 are required to complete 40 volunteer hours between July 2024 to June 2025. 5 of the total 40 hours are required to be given to the annual auction.

To help us keep track of your contributions, we kindly ask that you submit any completed hours after each trimester. Please fill out the Volunteer Hours Reporting Form and send it to cvanhollebeke@stcatherineschool.net.

Registration for BBHS Summer Camps is open! Check out the BBHS Camps website for full class descriptions and camp schedules, but here are a few:

• Athletic Camps - various weeks in June and August - including cross country, cheer (K-8), basketball, flag football, freshman football, lacrosse, soccer, and volleyball.

• Discovery Learning Camp - August 11-14 - a full-day immersive experience where students choose from 3 class sessions - options such as STEM, art, music, social justice, outdoor activities, and more.

• Musical Theatre Camp - August 18-21 - students study singing, dancing, and acting while rehearsing a few theatrical production numbers, culminating in a final performance on the last day.

• Middle School and Incoming Freshman Study Skills Camp - August 4-7 and 11-14

These camps are a great way for young athletes to learn new skills, build confidence, and experience the welcoming community at Bishop Blanchet.

Families can register and find more details on our website: Bishop Blanchet Athletics Camps.

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.