1. Principal Message
2. Student Spotlight
3. October & November Monthly Calendars
4. Annual Calendar
5. Steps for Students
6. Scholastic Book Fair
7. Before School Program
8. YMCA - After School Program
9. School Lunch - My Hot Lunchbox & Pomodoro's
10. HSA Information
11. Smart Families
12. St. Agnes High School Open House
13. Twinkle of the Month

Dear Students, Parents, and Staff,

Happy Fall! We successfully kicked off our Star Fund and Steps 4 Students this past month. We encourage each of our families to support these two fundraisers as they help keep our students’ tuition affordable and help to close the tuition gap for our school. What does that mean? The cost to educate a St. Clare student is roughly $12,500 per school year, however, our tuition and fees are approximately $9,000 per student. Therefore, we as a school community must work together to close that $3,500 gap per student with our fundraising efforts throughout the year. The good news is St. Clare has a wonderful fundraising history and a great network of donors. With our combined efforts, we will be able to reach our fundraising goal and continue to offer our students the gift of a Catholic education. The teachers and staff appreciate and thank each of our families for partnering with us on educating your child and look forward to seeing what the month of October has in store for our Stars.

Blessings,

Mrs. Nadia Canino

The below link will take you to our October & November Monthly Calendars.

**Please note that if there are any changes to that particular month, we will send out a separate email in advance notifying you of that change.

Congratulations to 7th grade on being the first class to sign up for Steps for Students!

Don't forget to keep up with all of this year's incentives. The Steps for Students incentive schedule and our T-shirt Sponsorship form are attached. Thank you to all of the families and businesses who have already donated!

Ewallet set up: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/stclareofassisischl

We are also looking for volunteers during the selected book fair times. The volunteer link is below.

Volunteer link: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/70A0F48ACAF2EABFA7-51497353-stclare

Please remember that ALL volunteers must be Safe Haven trained prior to coming on to campus. The link below will provide you with log in setup and additional information.

https://galvestonhouston.cmgconnect.org/

My Hot Lunchbox Days - Monday & Wednesday

Registration Link - https://ordernow.myhotlunchbox.com/sign-up

Pomodoro's Days - Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

Registration Link - https://pomodoros.schoollunchchoice.com/

Please remember that ALL volunteers must be Safe Haven trained prior to coming on to campus. The link below will provide you with log in setup and additional information.

https://galvestonhouston.cmgconnect.org/

Before school care is from 6:45 am - 7:40 am.

Please complete and submit the registration form below.

Date and Time

Aug 12 - May 23, 2025
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Location

St. Clare of Assisi Catholic School
3131 El Dorado Blvd
Houston, TX 77059

Description

Once children reach school age, multiple influences enter their lives. School-based care ensures that the time outside of school is occupied creatively and constructively. These programs help children grow in spirit, mind, and body while emphasizing and modeling character development values: caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith.

HOURS: 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Registration

MEMBER

In House ends on May 23, 2025
Online ends on May 23, 2025

Eligibility

Open to everyone from ages 3 to 14

Costs

Member: $250.00/month

Registration Fee: $45.00

Contact

Daniela Compean

daniela.compean@ymcahouston.org

Registration Link

https://ops1.operations.daxko.com/Online/4003/ProgramsV2/OfferingDetails.mvc?program_id=CC35726&offering_id=RP43797&location_id=S2843&filter=H4sIAAAAAAAEAG1Sy27DIBD8lWrPdoWdV8tvNLeoQgSvXVQDEeBGVpR_L-D41UbiYO8sszOz3IA7ZmqgN1CmQqBgsZHOW-6l0cwI0VnHzuiviBoycJ5bH7pKUm5zcsiL4lgQuttTQgKKulpi-2O5obv3cOCegeAeG2N7JisHVHdtm0FrxDAo1U7wUb5tN_CZgalrtFI3zPcXjFCorZTFOtAyA6lF21XIpObCyx9kjzkyXqt56_BJzzh3bql4H4MIU7Ea1XmpkFmum1FBFajnwm1KgxBS5OkcCaHpTGk8w-6B6yyt_2KRMTlfmZaThIs1jeUqVYamb-yvxsa4wvjXF9FyizBbrLlAH0BvO1w6mICl7N1SaFEMi5rxolzh-3_4YbX2TcL_LmrObJLw2L1UMrCUJLwqE_lOkDthkhvNFY6vLTFE57z2aMfbwqiYlDNGTztUOARFhs9OSz_8338BN_ZgOecCAAA1

Join Smart Families for an exciting online talk on the impact of gaming on adolescent brains, featuring special guests from the Houston Neuroscience Brain Center. We’ll dive into how gaming can affect impulse control, risk-taking behaviors, and the emotional highs and lows of in-game trash talk. Learn how gaming shapes behavior, learning, and social dynamics, while gaining expert insights into the vulnerabilities of the teenage brain. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or gamer, this fun and eye-opening session will reveal the risks of virtual play and the real-world impact of those heated gaming moments.

Don’t miss this chance to hear from neuroscience experts.

To access the event, please RSVP at www.Smart-Families.org/events

"Early childhood is a crucial time for social and emotional development, and by limiting screen time it allows children to engage in more activities, like building real-life relationships, new skills and develop a stronger sense of self-esteem.

It also help us have a strong family connection, as we spend more quality time together without the interference of screens. It is our main priority as parents to always be present in our children's daily conversations, not only does it strengthen our bond but also show them that their thoughts and feelings matter."

-David and Andrea Rodriguez

Parents of Audrey (4th), Brandon (1st)

You’re Invited to the St. Agnes Academy Open House!

Discover firsthand what makes the St. Agnes community so unique! We invite all middle school families to join us for our upcoming Open House. This is your opportunity to tour the campus, meet our fantastic faculty and staff, and learn more about our class offerings, curriculum, and the overall St. Agnes experience. Whether you’re just starting to explore high school options or you’re ready to learn more about our vibrant community, we encourage you to come and see all that St. Agnes has to offer!

No registration required.

Date: Sunday, October 20, 2024

Time: 3:00 p.m.

Location: St. Agnes Academy

9000 Bellaire Blvd.

Houston, Texas 77036

(Event will begin in Meyer Hall)

Congratulations on reading this month's Star Gazette! Students and staff may wear jeans to school on Friday, October 4th. Stay tuned for next month's twinkle opportunity!