Peek of the Week
Dear STCS Families,
We are back to school and busier than ever! Please be sure to read this newsletter carefully each week for all of the information, news and events occurring at STCS. We have a busy winter!
I'm excited to extend an invitation to you for Family Night with Smart Families on January 28! This event is more than just a gathering; it represents a crucial step toward building a stronger, more connected community for our families, drawing inspiration from the principles and guidance of Smart Families. Our focus extends beyond the realm of digital habits, aiming to establish a comprehensive, supportive environment that safeguards our children from various high-risk behaviors.
During Family Night, you will create your own Family Code, a cornerstone in reinforcing our dedication to guiding our children through the complexities of modern life, which encompasses far more than just smartphone usage. This initiative is pivotal for every family, intending to foster an atmosphere where growth, learning, and well-being are prioritized for children of all ages.
Your participation is not just welcome; it's essential. Together, we have the opportunity to lay the groundwork for a positive, healthy future for our community. This night promises to be a meaningful occasion for us to unite, share insights, and take concrete steps toward cultivating an environment where our children can flourish, free from the undue pressures and risks associated with early exposure to smartphones, digital distractions, and other high-risk behaviors.
We look forward to your presence at Family Night, where we will embrace this significant opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of our children and the fabric of our community.
Please be sure to RSVP for the January 28 dinner HERE.
Finally, National Catholic Schools Week will occur January 26 - February 1. We are thrilled to celebration our school, our students, our Parish, our parents and volunteers and our teachers during this special week that salutes Catholic schools across the U.S. Stay tuned for more information soon!
Love and Light,
Sarah Fox
Principal
A few reminders regarding morning arrival:
- School starts promptly at 7:50AM. Students arriving at 7:50 or later are tardy.
- STCS has Mass each Wednesday. On those days, students who arrive between 8:15-9:15AM must enter the school campus through the church as all teachers are at Mass with their students.
- On Fridays, when STCS has Assembly, students who are late should be dropped off at the gym until 8:00AM, not the Front Office.
Registration is now open for several after-school activities in the spring:
Chess Club with Coach Bryant - Kinder to 8th Grade
Coder Kids - Kinder to 2nd // 3rd to 5th Grade (scroll down for Spring Coding)
Golf - Kinder to 2nd // 3rd to 5th Grade (scroll down for Spring Golf)
Martial Arts - PK3 to 5th Grade
Activities begin in January (see individual information for start dates) and go through the end of the spring semester. Students registered in KV will be escorted to/from the activity. Please reach out to the individual vendors with any questions. THE FINAL DAY TO REGISTER IS JANUARY 24, 2025.
Throughout the school year, STCS celebrates Mass as a school family on School Spirit Sundays. Please consider registering your child to participate in Mass. Please click on the link provided in the button below.
Gift Bearers and Greeters must arrive between 9:30am and 9:40am. Students will earn a service hour to be submitted to Deacon Tom.
ALL STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN SCHOOL SPIRIT SUNDAY MUST WEAR THEIR SCHOOL MASS UNIFORM.
We look forward to seeing you!
Please remind your children about the uniform requirements at STECS. Here are some common violation reminders:
- Only approved school uniforms or spirit wear outerwear may be worn during school hours. For added warmth, any jacket or coat may be worn to and from school and when going outside. In addition, no hoodie sweatshirts are allowed in church during Mass.
- Jewelry and other accessories are not part of the uniform. Only small stud earrings can be worn. Simple religious necklaces or bracelets are permitted. Only analog and digital watches are allowed.
- No makeup. Only solid-color fingernail polish is allowed. No artificial nails are allowed.
- Please be mindful of skirt length, etc.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please refer to the handbook or contact your child's homeroom teacher. Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter!
Show your school spirit in your neighborhood! Don’t forget to order your wooden yard signs or new sport/club charms for the Winter/Spring semester, available courtesy of the 8th grade class of ‘24. LAST CALL deadline for orders on the link below by January 24th! All proceeds go towards 8th grade fundraising efforts for their D.C. trip. Click the link below to order yours today! “
You can register at: https://runsignup.com/st_theresa_houston
Mrs. Glad is excited to announce that the following students are candidates to compete in the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Art Competition:
Kindergarten
Gigi Stewart
Camilla Nguyyen
Diego Ruiz
Genaro Lorenzotti
2nd Grade
Grace Dao
Claire Whalen
Cameron Le
5th Grade
Paul Reiff
Roman Bramlett
Aly Cotton
6th Grade
Auden Fernandez
Eric Ling
7th Grade
Gerry Dreer
Sebastian Gambrill
Myles Todd
Lillian Mishlan
8th Grade
Sophia Sacher
The first round of high school application dates are quickly approaching. Below are important updates and guidance for what comes next:
Upcoming Dates: Application Deadlines
- January 15th: St. John XXIII, St. Pius, St. Thomas, Strake Jesuit
Parents/Student Responsibilities
Parents/Students must complete the school application online through your student portals. In addition, parents will need to pay the application fee. Mrs. Saunders has created folders with each student's documents. These folders include 6th and 7th grade report cards, NWEA testing results for 5th to 7th grade, and the scores at the beginning of the year 8th grade. Mrs. Saunders will send these folders to all parents by December 6 so you have a copy. You can choose to upload these documents yourself to your portals. In addition, she will send these documents directly to the admissions department for the schools your student wishes to apply to in an effort to ensure that they receive the documentation they need. Parents will also need to upload their child's ISEE scores if they are not retaking the ISEE.
Supporting Documents from the School
Teacher recommendations and transcripts from the first semester grades are not due until January 15th for Duchesne Academy, IWA, and St. Agnes. The remainder of the schools have a due date of January 31st. So you will see that those records are still outstanding until the first week of January when we return from break. Please note we are aware these documents will show up missing until then. We cannot send these documents until the first semester grades are finalized. These documents will be directly sent from STCS.
ISEE Retest Date
STCS will offer a retest date for ISEE on Saturday, January 11th. This falls within the Winter testing window. Schools will still accept updated ISEE scores until then. Our registration EVENT CODE: HYHQGBH8. You must arrive at school no later than 8:30AM so we can settle into testing. Testing will start promptly at 9:00AM and last until approximately noon. No accommodation testing will be provided for this testing session. Drop-off and pick-up will be at the front of the school. Please reach out to Mrs. Saunders if you have any questions.
The 2025-2026 admissions season is in full swing! If parents have friends or family who are interested in joining STCS next year, the application is available on our website under Admissions Process.
Re-enrollment for currently enrolled students will take place during the second semester, as usual. Parents will receive a separate email about re-enrollment in early 2025.
For new applicants, the application deadline to be considered for admission in our first round of decisions for the 2025-2026 school year is Friday, January 31, 2025. Beyond this date STCS WILL continue to accept applications so long as there is space in the grade. PK3 applicants must be three years old as of September 1, 2025 and toilet-trained before school begins in August 2025.
The Admissions Office is scheduling on-campus tours every Tuesday morning while school is in session. If you have any questions regarding the admissions process at St. Theresa, please contact Mrs. McCarty.
Don't forget to register for our new lunch program through www.lunchdirect.com with the key- 650065.
Important Information:
- Please be sure confirm portion sizes for your students weekly.
- The cutoff for weekly orders is every Wednesday at midnight for the following week.
- Forgotten lunches will be accepted until 9:00am in the school office, NO food deliveries from Door Dash/Uber Eats are allowed.
You can view the October lunch menu by clicking on the link below.
CCSC Family Service Day (Saturday, January 18, 2025) still has volunteer spots available to help pack hygiene kits for individuals and families who rely on CCSC for support. Kids from Kinder-8th Grade can participate in this activity. Please use this link to register and thank you on behalf of the Christian Community Service Center. Each family is asked to bring one bag of non-perishable food with them as part of sign up.
School Calendars
A snapshot of our 2024-2025 school calendar can be found in the Parent Corner. A more detailed calendar can be found here under the About Our School tab on the school website and will be updated throughout the year.
Parent Student Handbook
