

The Star Gazette
November 2024
In This Issue
- Student Spotlight
- November & December Monthly Calendars
- Annual Calendar
- Thanksgiving Feast Information
- Thanksgiving Food Drive
- Steps for Students
- November Spirit Night
- Advent Wreath Fundraiser
- Before School Program
- YMCA - After School Program
- School Lunch - My Hot Lunchbox & Pomodoro's
- HSA Information
- Smart Families
- Incarnate Word Academy's Open House
- Twinkle of the Month
Student Spotlight
DRESS LIKE A TEACHER DAY!
DRESS LIKE A TEACHER DAY!
DRESS LIKE A TEACHER DAY!
DRESS LIKE A TEACHER DAY!
DRESS LIKE A TEACHER DAY!
DRESS LIKE A TEACHER DAY!
TWIN DAY!
Prek-3 Works of Mercy Apple Cider Stand
Prek-3 raised $350 for the First Responders Children's Foundation!
November & December Calendar
The below link will take you to our November & December Monthly Calendars.
**Please note that if there are any changes to that particular month, we will send out a separate email in advance notifying you of that change.
Annual Calendar
Thanksgiving Feast
It is Thanksgiving Feast time and we want to invite you all to join us on Thursday, November 21st. Parents will join their children during the listed times. Please have payment (check or cash) and RSVP in by November 11th. If you are not able to join your child for the feast, you may still purchase them a Thanksgiving meal.
Location :
- St. Clare of Assisi School Outside Field
Time:
- Prek3 to 2nd Grade - 11:00 to 11:45
- 3rd Grade to 8th Grade - 12:00 to 12:45
Food Cost:
- Cost per adult $13.50
- Cost per child $7.00
Meal Includes: Turkey Breast, Gravy, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Rolls
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Monday, November 11th - Thursday, November 21st
As we are called to serve one another, we have been blessed to have the opportunity to help our local families in need. Our Thanksgiving Food Drive will benefit local food pantries this year. In order to fulfill the needs of our neighborhood families, St. Clare students will have the opportunity to donate food items to this pantry. The donated items will surely aid in the creation of our neighboring families’ Thanksgiving banquet.
The students may drop off their donations during morning drop-off. Donations will also be accepted at the school receptionist desk.
All food items are welcome. We have create a list per grade level to help with ideas. Popular items include canned fruit, vegetables, and meats; cereals; pasta and pasta sauce; macaroni & cheese; soup; dried beans; peanut butter and jelly; cake mixes and frosting; Jello and pudding; drink mixes, tea, and coffee. As well as paper goods such as foil, paper towels, and toilet paper.
All food will be blessed prior to its arrival at local pantries.
Your kindness and generosity are truly appreciated.
PK3: Boxed/Bagged Cereal (hot or cold)
PK4: Boxes of Bisquick/Pancake Mix and/or Pancake Syrup Kindergarten: Macaroni & Cheese
1st Grade: Peanut Butter & Jam/Jelly
2nd Grade: Hamburger Helper and/or Bags of Rice
3rd Grade: Boxes of Jell-O/Pudding and/or Canned Fruit
4th Grade: Spaghetti Sauce and/or Pasta
5th Grade: Canned Beans (all types) and/or Soup
6th Grade: Canned Vegetables/Canned Tomatoes
7th Grade: Cake Mix/Frosting and/or Cookies/Candy
8th Grade: Canned Chicken/Canned Tuna
Steps for Students
Thank you to everyone who attended the past 2 Spirit nights! Below are our total fundraising amounts. Great job, Stars!
Cane's Spirit night = Total sales of $2,519.50 with 15% back, which means St. Clare received $377.85. Cane's donated an even amount of $400.
MOD Pizza Spirit night = Total sales of $1,469.09 with 20% back, which means St. Clare received $293.82.
We have currently raised $30,665 total! Amazing job! Keep up the good work and don't forget to follow the Steps for Students schedule attached below.
November Spirit Night
JOIN OUR LAST SPIRIT NIGHT BEFORE THE NEW YEAR!
Where: Burger Nation - 1400 E Nasa Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058
When: Tuesday, November 12th
10% of fundraising sales will be donated to St. Clare of Assisi Catholic School.
If you are ordering online, use the code ASSISI in the special instructions. If in person, mention our St. Clare fundraiser or present the attached flyer at checkout.
Advent Wreaths
School Lunch - My Hot Lunchbox & Pomodoro's
My Hot Lunchbox Days - Monday & Wednesday
Registration Link - https://ordernow.myhotlunchbox.com/sign-up
Pomodoro's Days - Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
Registration Link - https://pomodoros.schoollunchchoice.com/
HSA Information
Please remember that ALL volunteers must be Safe Haven trained prior to coming on to campus. The link below will provide you with log in setup and additional information.
Before School Program
Before school care is from 6:45 am - 7:40 am.
Please complete and submit the registration form below.
YMCA - After School Program
Date and Time
Aug 12 - May 23, 2025Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Location
St. Clare of Assisi Catholic School3131 El Dorado Blvd
Houston, TX 77059
Description
Once children reach school age, multiple influences enter their lives. School-based care ensures that the time outside of school is occupied creatively and constructively. These programs help children grow in spirit, mind, and body while emphasizing and modeling character development values: caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith.HOURS: 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Registration
MEMBER
In House ends on May 23, 2025Online ends on May 23, 2025
Eligibility
Open to everyone from ages 3 to 14Costs
Member: $250.00/month
Registration Fee: $45.00
Contact
Daniela Compean
daniela.compean@ymcahouston.orgRegistration Link
Smart Families
The Smart Families Mission is to empower families to build communities that engage with technology in a healthy, intentional way that is respectful of our innate human dignity.
Monthly Newsletter: https://www.smart-families.org/newsletter
Featured Family
The Smart Pledge is our way of limiting digital distractions and harmful influences on our children. Childhood is such a special time, and we do not want phones to interfere with their normal growth. Kindness and devotion to our Faith are critical for our children to foster connections with their families, friends, and anyone else they come across each day.
We believe the Smart Pledge will help our family and the St. Clare community be holy, healthy, and authentic.
- Bryce and Emily Wingate (Parents of Joshua Wingate, PreK-4)
Incarnate Word Academy's Open House
We invite your family to Incarnate Word Academy’s Open House on Sunday, November 17th from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is a unique chance to explore their campus, meet their dedicated faculty and students, and experience the programs and supportive sisterhood that make IWA a wonderful place for young women to grow. Learn about their Young Leaders Program, Robotics and STEM opportunities, and college prep resources to help your student succeed in college and beyond.
RSVP today to help us prepare for your visit! Walk-ins are welcome too!
Twinkle of the Month
Congratulations on reading this month's Star Gazette! Students and staff may wear wacky socks on Friday, November 8th. Stay tuned for next month's twinkle opportunity!