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Weekly Newsletter
4.10.2024
Calendar Reminders
Tuesday, April 16th
April Birthdays Non-Uniform Dress Day
Saturday, April 20th
DAZZLE! Auction @ 5pm
Thursday, April 25th
Spirit Day! Wear your Tiger Gear
From the School Office
Study Hall Announcement
Got Frames?
To help complete our St. Catherine of Siena portrait project, we are looking for donations of 8"x10" frames or other larger size frames with an 8"x10" mat. If you have any frames to donate, please contact Caitlin Elsner.
2024-2025 School Calendar: Key Dates
First Day of School: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 (Noon Dismissal Day)
Last Day of School: Friday, June 13, 2025 (10:30am Dismissal, after Moving Up Mass)
No School Days
October 11, 2024: Accreditation Work Day
October 31-November 1, 2024: Preschool-8th Grade Fall Conferences (K-8 Students Only)
November 8, 2024: Archdiocesan In-Service Day
November 11, 2024: Veteran’s Day
November 28-29, 2024: Thanksgiving Break
December 23, 2024-January 3, 2025: Christmas Break
January 17, 2025: Accreditation Work Day
January 20, 2025: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 7, 2025: Archdiocese In-Service Day
February 17-18, 2025: President’s Day Break
March 7, 2025: Curriculum Development Day
April 21-25, 2025: Easter Break
May 26, 2025: Memorial Day
The full calendar for the 2024-2025 school year, as well as the specific preschool calendar, will be released in the coming weeks. Be on the look-out for it here in the weekly newsletter!
Parent Volunteer Opportunity
We are looking for a few parents to help paint new recess games in the parking lot this Spring. If you are interested in helping, please contact Kathy Cox.
DAZZLE: St. Catherine School Auction
DAZZLING AND DELIGHTFUL PACKAGES ARE NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE!
DON'T MISS OUT!
Questions? Reach out to auction@stcatherineschool.net
Auction Volunteers Needed
There are a few volunteer spots still available to help with the DAZZLE Auction. Check out the sign-up genius and sign-up where you can help!
Preschool Spring Conferences
During 2 weeks in May, we will have optional conferences available for parents. Conferences will be 20 minutes in length, and available during the times listed below.
Cubs: 5/28 & 5/29 8am-4:45pm
Lions: 5/21 8am-4:45pm
Tigers: 5/22 & 5/23: 8am-4:45pm
Please email your child's lead preschool teacher to schedule a time. Your child's teacher may also contact you if they would like to meet with you.
Adopt-an-Eighth Grader: LAST CALL!
We need 5 more families to sign-up to continue this new tradition of honoring our 8th grade graduates. Without these, we will be forced to cancel this special gift to our 8th graders. You can volunteer to "Adopt-an-Eighth Grader" for the last few weeks of school. Each eighth-grade student will be paired with a Preschool-7th grade family who will provide three special gifts, including a special lunch.
Please email Tammy Matusak requesting participation. We'll send you the name of your adopted 8th grader, their likes & favorites, and a calendar so you know when to deliver three surprise gifts. Each gift should be at most $20 for a total of $60. Every 8th grader will be participating. If we don't have enough volunteers by end of the day today, 4/10/2024, we will have to cancel.
Thank you for participating in this great tradition! #thetigerway
STC Night Live!
STC Spirit Bags: Order Now!
St Catherine Spirit Bag orders are now open! Please complete the Spirit Bag order form below and return it to Tammy Matusak. Orders will be processed once we hit a minimum of 24 orders.
Volunteering at St. Catherine School
Volunteer Hours Reporting
Each family with students in grades K-8 are asked to contribute 40 volunteer service hours (single families contribute 20 hours) during the school year. Five of the total hours are required to be given to the auction. The school auction is on April 20th and you can find volunteer opportunities in the upcoming weeks.
If you haven't submitted any volunteer hours, please complete a Volunteer Hours Summary Sheet and email it to cvanhollebeke@stcatherineschool.net. If you have any questions regarding Volunteer Hours please email Charlotte Van Hollebeke.
Safe Environment Program
The Archdiocese of Seattle requires all school volunteers to take part in the Safe Environment Program, through VIRTUS, in three ways. In order to be a Safe Environment approved volunteer you need to:
- Register at http://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/
- Read and approve policies
- Complete a background check
- Take the Introductory class, Protecting God's Children
All components of the Safe Environment Progam MUST BE COMPLETED before volunteering in any capacity at St. Catherine School.
If you have any questions about the Safe Environment Program or the requirements, please contact Charlotte Van Hollebeke at cvanhollebeke@stcatherineschool.net
Parish News
Sunday April 14th | Esperanza Coffee Hour & Tamale Sale!
Join us for a special Mexican themed coffee hour and support our Esperanza group's summer service trip by purchasing delicious tamales.
They will be ready to eat or you can take them home and freeze them. Chicken or pork $5.00 each.
To preorder or if you have questions, call, text or email Katie Fleming at 206-354-5161 kjfleming1239@gmail.com.
Feast of St Catherine of Siena Pancake Breakfast
Sunday April 28th after 9:30AM Mass
Celebrate The Feast of St Catherine of Siena with a Pancake Breakfast!
If you want to help or have questions, please contact Parish Council rep Katie Fleming 206-354-5161 kjfleming1239@gmail.com
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.