The Eagle Express
October 12, 2023
Important Dates
***Oct. 13-16 - Fall Break - NO SCHOOL***
Tues., Oct. 17 - Professional Day - NO SCHOOL
Wed, Oct. 18 - Happy birthday, Mrs. McCoy!
Thur., Oct. 19 - Happy Birthday, Fr. Jim Goins!
Thur., Oct. 19 - School Mass (8:15am)
Fri., Oct. 20 - Dads’ Club Scotch Tasting (RSVP)
Mon., Oct. 23 - Parental Choice Tax Credit Meeting (6:30pm)
Tues., Oct. 24 - School Picture Day
Wed., Oct. 25 - Happy birthday, Mrs. Wilson!
Wed., Oct. 25 - Parental Choice Tax Credit Meeting (8:15am)
Wed., Oct. 25 - Eat & Earn at Johnnie’s
Thur., Oct. 26 - School Mass (8:15am)
Fri., Oct. 27 - $5 Free Dress Friday
Fri., Oct. 27 - Aftercare Closes Early (by 5pm)
Fri., Oct. 27 - CSSE Trunk or Treat (evening)
Sun., Oct. 29 - Parental Choice Tax Credit Meeting (4pm)
Tues., Oct. 31 - Aftercare Closes Early (by 4:30pm)
Check out the calendar on the school webpage for more
A Note from Mrs. Goldsworthy
CSSE Families:
We are excited to share information about the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Act. This refundable tax credit provides private school tuition based on income.
The reimbursement ranges from $5,000-$7,500 per student. Priority will be given to families with household incomes under $150,000. The window to apply is fast approaching, and the program will operate on a first come, first served basis. We highly encourage all St. Eugene families to apply on the first day the portal opens.
The amount of tuition credit to the parents by the State of Oklahoma will be based on what your family has paid in tuition. In order to qualify, parents must file an Oklahoma Tax Return using a social security number or an ITIN number. We will prepare the affidavit with tuition costs for you to submit as well.
Please plan on attending one of our information sessions in the Ross Hall on the following dates:
Monday, October 23rd at 6:30pm
Wednesday, October 25th at 8:15am
Sunday, October 29th at 4pm
Look for more information in upcoming weeks on how we can assist you when the application process begins in November.
Order Uniform Sweatshirts for Cooler Weather!
Cooler weather is FINALLY making its way into Oklahoma, which means long sleeves are in order! As a reminder, students may only wear uniform items in the school building, which means no hoodies, Nike sweatshirts, etc. We are taking orders for Flynn O'Hara UNIFORM sweatshirts. These are the navy sweatshirts with the screen printed school logo in the corner. They may be worn at any time EXCEPT during school mass (only plain or embroidered fleeces/sweaters may be worn at mass - see dress code).
SALT Christmas Fundraiser
The Catholic School of St. Eugene is selling Christmas poinsettias and wreaths to help raise money for our school service program, SALT. These flowers and wreaths are just gorgeous! Please reach out to family and friends who may want to place orders through you/your student. Place orders online at bit.ly/salt23.
All orders and payment are due to the school office by October 23rd. Many families collect payment from their friends and family via Venmo or Cashapp, then place a single bulk order and write one check out to the school. Poinsettias and wreaths will be available for pick up at church late November/early December. We will contact customers with the exact location and time. If you have questions, please contact Colleen de Keratry: cdekeratry@gmail.com
Thank you!
St. Eugene SALT Team
Report Cards & Outstanding Balances
Safe & Sacred Next Week
Safe and Sacred Curriculum will be taught sometime between October 9-18th. Please see the link with more information and parent materials for each grade level. You will be hearing from your child's teacher soon with dates and parent information. Please be sure that you participate in the parent/child homework activity that comes with the program and fill out and return the survey to school. If you want your child to opt out of the program, please go to the school office to fill out a form and let your child's teacher know. Please do not hesitate to contact Susan Ison at sison@steugeneschool.org with any questions or if you would like to view the curriculum.
$5 Free Dress Fridays!
$5 Free Dress Fridays start later this month to help fund Safety Improvements at our school. Students in grades K-8 may opt to participate in a $5 Free Dress Day at school on certain days by paying $5 per student per Free Dress Day. Send cash or checks to school in a marked envelope to your child's homeroom teacher by the designated day for each day your student participates (or pay for all days in advance). Please send money with each sibling to make it easier on teachers as they collect and mark down who has paid. Free Dress guidelines still apply. Those who do not wish to participate should wear their normal uniform. We are also happy to accept additional donations for our Safety fund!
$5 Free Dress Day Dates
10/27/2023
11/17/2023
12/15/2023
Basketball Signups Are Open!
Basketball Time & Talent Ops
Art Club - Monthly Saturday Sign Ups
Eagle Excellence!
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!
PTO News
Upcoming Eat & Earns - always mention St. Eugene when you order so we get a percentage back to our school!
Johnnies’ Charcoal Broiler (May or Britton locations) - Wed., Oct. 25th all day
Ted’s Cafe Escondido (Lleyton Place) - Wed., Nov. 1st from 5-9pm
* * * If you have questions about fundraisers, Eat & Earns, etc, visit the PTO site or Facebook group for more info. * * *
Youth Group
Holy Fire Middle School Youth Conference - At Holy Fire, middle school Catholics are invited and challenged to embrace their baptismal call and the powerful, relevant gospel of Jesus. Through talks by dynamic speakers, witness by peers, inspirational praise and worship, and rich experiences of the Sacraments, Holy Fire helps young people feel seen, welcomed, and invited into a life changing commitment to Christ.
Hosted by the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, and brought to you by the producers of NCYC, the nation’s largest Catholic youth event: the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry, in partnership with Equipping the Saints, a division of Declan Weir Productions, Inc.
When:
Sat., Oct. 28, 2023 - 9:30 AM-5:30 PM
Mass held at 4:00 PM
Where:
Rose State College
Hudiberg Chevrolet Center
6000 S Prosper Blvd
Midwest City, OK 73110
Cost:
$45 per person for general admission
Register Student (join group "St. Eugene Catholic Church" using code “steugene”) or Volunteer as a Driver/Chaperone
Parish News
Flu Shot Clinic - The St. Eugene Health Ministry Team will host a Flu Shot Clinic on Monday, October 30th in the Garden Room (across from the chapel). Self-pay or medical insurance accepted. Sign up for your flu shot! Open from 9am-12pm.
Sunday Breakfast Ministry Attendance is growing, and so is the need for breakfast items and hosts! This ministry is 100 percent powered by volunteers, and we need more parishioners to commit to help support this weekly gathering. Food items can be homemade, baked or store bought! Biscuits, breads, crackers, cookies — you name it. Please sign up to host a regular Sunday or bring an item to share. It is a wonderful opportunity for a family to volunteer together.
First Aid +CPR 4 Dummies Class - Learn or refresh your life saving skills by registering for a Heartland CPR class led by parishioner Walaya Lupp. Monday, November 6, 2023 6:30pm (2 hours) in the Meeting Rooms at St. Eugene. $25 per person. *This is NOT an AHA-recognized certification class* Please complete registration online.
Subscribe to the church newsletter, the St. Eugene E-Pistle. Read notes from our priests, find out what events are going on in the church and diocese, and more!
Around the Arch
Please Pray For...
Please pray for Phuong Truong, Mrs. Hattaway's aunt, that she will be healed of cancer.
If you would like to include something in the Prayer Requests section, please contact Kim Hattaway at media@steugeneschool.org.
News on Repeat
Safe Environment - ALL ARCHDIOCESAN/PARISH/SCHOOL EMPLOYEES & ADULT VOLUNTEERS who have contact with minors or vulnerable adults must complete the online Safe & Sacred Training including a background check. Until all steps have been completed in the online training portal, employees and volunteers may not serve at the parish/school or organization. Safe Environment must be renewed EVERY YEAR. If you have used the online training portal in the past, you should be able to login and verify your status. Please contact CSSE’s Safe Environment Facilitator, Jennifer Goodrich - safeenvironment@steugenes.org, to access the Safe & Sacred Training Portal.
Quick Links
The Catholic School of St. Eugene
Email: media@steugeneschool.org
Website: www.steugeneschool.org
Location: 2400 West Hefner Road, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 72120
Phone: 4057510067
Facebook: facebook.com/csseokc