Weekly Newsletter
5.1.2024
Calendar Reminders
Tuesday, May 7th
Tiger Tunnel to Celebrate 8th Grade Boys & 6th Grade Girls Volleyball Teams
May Birthdays Non-Uniform Day
Preschool Mother's Day Tea @ 10am
Wednesday, May 8th
K-8 Non-Uniform Day
K-8 Noon Dismissal Day
CYO Volleyball Celebration!
Congratulations to our 8th grade boys and 6th grade girls volleyball teams for battling in the championship this past weekend, both earning 2nd place. We are so proud of these teams!!
On Tuesday, May 7th, we will celebrate these teams and their trophies with a Tiger Tunnel! All are welcome after morning drop off to create a celebration tunnel in the plaza for these Tigers. Please join us with pom-poms, your Tiger gear and lots of cheers!
From the School Office
Lost & Found/Left Behind Items
Last call for picking up items in lost & found, as well as left behind items in the Victoria Hall kitchen! On Thursday and Friday of this week, all items will be out near the parking lot to be claimed. On May 3rd all unclaimed items will go to the Used Uniform Sale or Goodwill.
Please Help with Traffic Flow
A few reminders to ensure smooth drop-off and pick-up in the parking lot:
- Do not block the driveway entrance. This backs up traffic on NE 85th St & Roosevelt Way NE.
- If the carpool line is full, please pull into an open spot in the parking lot.
- Please use the passing lane to exit the parking lot and do not turn left! Right turn only towards 8th Ave NE.
2024-2025 School Calendar
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 is available to print by clicking the button below. Please note that dates are subject to change and any changes will be communicated in the Weekly Newsletter.
The specific Preschool Calendar will be available in a couple of weeks. Thank you for your patience as we finalized a few events and dates!
Study Hall Announcement
Middle School Dance - Volunteers Needed!
Friday, May 17th
Earn double hours!! We are hosting the last middle school dance of the year at St. Catherine for our North Region middle school community. Join us and help our Tigers enjoy their last dance and earn double volunteer hours. The dance is on Friday, May 17th from 7:00-9:30pm.
Sign up here! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849ACA82AA1FEC16-49301410-middle
DAZZLE: AUCTION ITEMS | LAST CALL!
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY FOR ITEM PICK-UP
May 1st, 2:15-3:25pm @ the Siena Center
8610 8th Ave - Where the Lions Pre-School is.
If you are unable to make the item pick-up, please reach out to
Did you miss out on Free Dress, Contributions to The Teacher Wishlist, Sign-up Parties, FAE?
Don't worry! These items are available online!
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 parent families contribute 20 hours) during the school year. Five of the total hours are required to be given to the auction.
If you haven't submitted any volunteer hours, please complete a Volunteer Hours Summary Sheet and email it to Charlotte in the school office. All 2023-2024 volunteer hours must be submitted by Friday, May 17th (please estimate your future hours for May17th-June 14th). In the event the service hours are not fulfilled, each family is responsible for the unfulfilled portion of the hours at a rate of $25/hour, which will be charged via your Billing Management Account in your Parent Portal.
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
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.
Parish News
Esperanza Fiesta!
May 18th in Victoria Hall @ 6:00 - 8:00PM.
Mexican food, drink, music and games.
Fundraiser for the highschool trek to Tijuana with Esperanza International.
FUN raiser for our community! Bring your family and friends.
Questions? Contact Katie Fleming kjfleming1239@gmail.com or 206-354-5161
The BBHS Drama Department Presents...
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.