Weekly Newsletter

As we set our sights on the 2025-26 school year, we appreciate you taking the time to reflect with us and look ahead through our 2024-25 State of the School presentation. This will provide a wealth of valuable information as you register for next school year. Your support and engagement mean so much to us!

2025-2026 registration contracts are now available in your FinalSite Parent Portal. The registration deadline is Friday, February 21st.

We are continuing to receive a high volume of interest and applicants for next school year. Due to this influx, if your family's contract/s is/are not received by EOD 2/21/2025, your child's place in their class for the 2025-2026 school year could be forfieted.

On February 26th and 27th, we will have optional conferences available for parents. Conferences will be 20 minutes in length, and available from 12:45 PM-4:00 PM both days. Please email any teachers you would like to meet with to schedule a time. Your child's teacher(s) may also contact you if they would like to meet with you. Again, these are optional.

Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors

Olympic Investment Group, Maple Leaf Management,

iSmile Orthodontics, Portico Real Estate

Keep reaching for the stars!

We're taking off and making dreams come true.
Thank you to those that have donated Dinners, Trips, Vacation Homes

DONATE SOMETHING EXTRAORDINARY

WE NEED YOU to take flight with us! Check out the Donation Guide here.

• Who do you know? A business, a friend...maybe it's you? Use this procurement and donate something wonderful today!
• Join other "aviators" and put your funds together and donate something incredible!
• The Sky's the limit - think of stellar items like Concert Tickets, Vacation homes, Hotel stays
• Got cash? Make a donation!
• Every family is required to fulfill the $200 (or more!) donation commitment.
• Please donate all items by March 8th, 2025 in order for the auction team to complete the catalog
• SPONSOR TODAY!

Sign-up to be a part of the auction fun!

The next Auction Meeting is on February 24th at 6:30 p.m. in the Learning Commons. Everyone is welcome and invited to attend!

Questions? email us at auction@stcatherineschool.net

Grandfriends Lunch is coming on Friday, March 28! Grandparents or grandfriends are invited to join children for Mass, classroom tours and catered lunch in Victoria Hall. This event is for preschool through 8th grade. Mass will begin at 11:00am followed by tours and lunch after the noon dismissal.

Tickets will be available soon, but in the meantime, please email photos of students with their grandfriends to stcatherinegrandfriendphotos@gmail.com - pictures will be shown in a slideshow during the event.

Here is the link to order your STC Hoodie before the March 3rd, 2025 deadline. Don’t forget: if you’re ordering youth sizes, it is a great idea to size up. Unfortunately, we cannot do exchanges. Happy Ordering!

Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart is a pediatric psychologist, parent coach, wife of 23 years and mom of two kids, with over 16 years of experience in her field. She serves as a parent coach for families of kids and teens with behavioral and emotional regulation concerns, those diagnosed with ADHD and anxiety, and highly sensitive kids, with a focus on helping parents adjust their mindset about parenting. Dr. Lockhart helps overwhelmed parents get on the same page and better understand their kids and teens.

Dr. Lockhart has spoken nationally at schools, conferences, online podcasts, summits and corporate workshops for topics about ADHD, anxiety, executive functioning, emotional dysregulation and racism. She is a freelance writer for PBS Kids for Parents and PureWow, and a contributor for The Gottman Institute and 1N5. Dr. Lockhart serves as a board member for the Verywell Review Board and Dadditude.

The Yearbook staff needs your help. Please send any pictures you take throughout the school year to yearbook@stcatherineschool.net to be included in the yearbook. As always, we need your help documenting out of school events like CYO Sports, Harvest Festival, the Ski Bus and the Christmas Program. Thank you for your help!

This is a friendly reminder that all families with students in grades K-8 are required to complete 40 volunteer hours between July 2024 to June 2025. 5 of the total 40 hours are required to be given to the annual auction.

To help us keep track of your contributions, we kindly ask that you submit any completed hours after each trimester. Please fill out the Volunteer Hours Reporting Form and send it to cvanhollebeke@stcatherineschool.net.

Are you interested in Altar serving at St. Catherines parish? Training for new Altar Servers for 6th-8th grade students will be held on Thursday February 20th and Tuesday February 25th at 3:15 pm in St. Catherine’s church. Students in grades 4 and 5 who are interested should complete the registration below and the parish will be in touch soon with next steps.

If you are interested please click the link below to register:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=4rZSMvgUpkKItZ7G5PfVjL_ClO-CB1hPpfJM9dR0o1JUM1VQOTcyUzAzNU0xRVNOSkM5MjcwM1JBSi4u

A new opportunity for kids and their loved ones. Email Jennifer Kowalewski for more details and to sign-up: jkowalewski@st-c.org

The Parent Board invites you to an in-person screening of Screenagers: Elementary School Age Edition on Wednesday, February 26th, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM in the Assumption Fellowship Hall. Bring your friends—everyone is welcome! We’ll provide wine and popcorn for a relaxed and informative evening. This impactful documentary by physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston explores the effects of screen time on kids, delving into challenges like social media, video games, academics, and internet use. Featuring insights from experts, it provides practical solutions to help children navigate the digital world and maintain balance in their lives. We hope to see you there!

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Registration for BBHS Summer Camps is open! Check out the BBHS Camps website for full class descriptions and camp schedules, but here are a few:

• Athletic Camps - various weeks in June and August - including cross country, cheer (K-8), basketball, flag football, freshman football, lacrosse, soccer, and volleyball.

• Discovery Learning Camp - August 11-14 - a full-day immersive experience where students choose from 3 class sessions - options such as STEM, art, music, social justice, outdoor activities, and more.

• Musical Theatre Camp - August 18-21 - students study singing, dancing, and acting while rehearsing a few theatrical production numbers, culminating in a final performance on the last day.

• Middle School and Incoming Freshman Study Skills Camp - August 4-7 and 11-14

These camps are a great way for young athletes to learn new skills, build confidence, and experience the welcoming community at Bishop Blanchet.

Families can register and find more details on our website: Bishop Blanchet Athletics Camps.

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.