

Peek of the Week

MAY 11-17, 2025
Dear St. Theresa Catholic School Families,
Dear St. Theresa School Families,
With great joy, we share the historic news that the College of Cardinals has elected Pope Leo the XIV as our new Holy Father. His election marks a new chapter for the global Catholic Church, and we join together in prayer and celebration as he begins his papal ministry. May his leadership be a beacon of hope, unity, and spiritual renewal for all.
Here at St. Theresa, we are also preparing to celebrate a very special milestone in our own community. This week, we honor our 8th grade students as they complete their journey at St. Theresa Catholic School. We are so proud of their growth, their accomplishments, and the faith-filled example they have set for our younger students. As they take their next steps toward high school, we send them off with prayers, love, and blessings.
Let us keep both Pope Leo the XIV and our graduating 8th graders in our hearts and prayers:
Lord, bless our new Holy Father as he shepherds Your Church. May he lead with humility, strength, and grace.
Lord, guide our 8th graders as they journey forward. May they always walk in Your light and carry Your love into the world.
Thank you for being part of the St. Theresa family and for supporting our students in every step of their faith and academic journey.
Finally, I would like to send a great big THANK YOU to the PTO for their amazing recognition of our faculty during Teacher Appreciation Week! Check out our thank you reel here: Thank you Reel for the Teacher Appreciation Week
Have a blessed weekend!
Love and Light,
Sarah Fox
Principal
WEEKLY CALENDAR
Saturday, May 10
- 8th Grade Trip to Washington, D.C.
Sunday, May 11
- 8th Grade Trip to Washington, D.C.
Monday, May 12
- 8th Grade Trip to Washington, D.C.
- Nurse’s Week
Tuesday, May 13
- 8th Grade Trip to Washington, D.C.
- Nurse’s Week
Wednesday, May 14
- No All-School Mass
Science Fair 3rd-5th in Dining Hall )Lunch in classrooms)
Nurse’s Week
- Nurse’s Week
- 8th Grade Graduation/School Mass @ 12PM
- Nurse’s Week
- School Spirit Sunday
LOOKING AHEAD...
May 21: NO ALL-SCHOOL MASS
May 21: Kindergarten Graduation
May 22: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!
May 22: End of Year All-School Mass @ 8:15AM
May 22: Early Dismissal @ 12:30PM. NO KV.
- - SCHOOL NEWS - -
TEMPORARY CARPOOL ROUTE IN PLACE TO HELP TRAFFIC CONGESTION
STCS is temporarily changing the carpool route due to the lane closures/construction on Westcott. Parents need to use the "other" Westcott, closest to Canyon Creek to avoid traffic backing up. Any questions? Email frontoffice@sttheresa.cc.
GIFT BEARERS & GREETERS NEEDS FOR LAST SCHOOL SPIRIT SUNDAY MASS ON MAY 18
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. Students in Grades 2-8 can participate!
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!
FINAL EXAM SCHEDULES RELEASED FOR 8TH, 7TH, & 6TH GRADES
PURCHASE SCHOOL SUPPLIES NOW UNTIL JULY 1
Parents, we are excited to announce that we've partnered again with 1st Day School Supplies for the 2025-2026 school year! They are going to save us up to 30% over shopping at big box stores like Target, Walmart and Amazon. Better yet, they are the undisputed leader in custom kitting school supplies. Providing us with only brand names you trust and respect like Ticonderoga, Crayola, Elmer's and Clorox. So, what are you waiting for? Buy early and save! Deadline to order is July 1, 2025. School supply packs will be delivered to the school directly.
If you would prefer to shop for school supplies on your own, please see the school supplies lists by grade. Some grades have multiple pages. https://sttheresaschool.cc/school-supplies
IMPORTANT UPDATES TO UNIFORM FOR 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
Please note that there are several changes to the Mass uniform next year.
- PK3-Kinder Girls will all wear the Navy houndstooth Peter Pan collared dress - the jumper is no longer an option for Kindergarten
- 4th grade Girls will wear the Navy houndstooth jumper and White short-sleeved Peter Pan collar blouse with navy piping - the skirt, blouse, and tie will start in 5th grade.
- 4th grade Boys will wear the navy tie - the striped tie will start in 5th grade.
The full uniform policy is updated and posted on the school website.
The PTO will host a used uniform sale coinciding with School Spirit Sunday on Sunday, May 18 from 11-1 in the Gym. See graphic below.
Flynn O'Hara will be hosting an in-store shopping event exclusive to St. Theresa on Monday, June 9 from 10:30a-6:30p. See graphic below.
SAVE THE DATE FOR FLYNN O'HARA UNIFORM EVENT
JOIN SCOUTS PACK 1873 TODAY!
SMART FAMILIES OFFERS RESOURCES FOR PARENTS
Smart Families latest online talk, Hot Topics in the Online World — What Parents Need to Know, is now available to view on its website: www.smart-families.org/smart-families-presentations. In this presentation, the team highlights key concerns and trends emerging in the digital spaces where our children and students spend their time. From the dark side of Roblox, and hidden emoji meanings to the pitfalls of group texting, we share insights and guidance to help families stay informed and proactive. To further support our families, Smart Families has compiled a list of conversation starters for families to utilize as they are navigating these areas in the online world. Please see link to the Parent Conversation Starters PDF below.
REGISTER TODAY FOR GALA SIGN UP PARTIES!
REMINDER: LUNCH ORDERS DUE EACH WEDNESDAY
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 next month's lunch menu by clicking on the link below.
- - CHURCH/COMMUNITY NEWS - -
REGISTER TODAY FOR IWA SUMMER CAMPS
CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL OFFERING SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS JUNE 9-AUGUST 1
Click on the image below to review the CHS summer program booklet.
REGISTER NOW FOR ST. THOMAS HS CO-ED SUMMER CAMPS
DISCOVER ST. AGNES THIS SUMMER
EXPLORE VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL AT ST. THERESA
CLICK ON THE IMAGE BELOW TO REGISTER FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL.
RISING GR 1-5 STUDENTS WELCOMG AT SUMMER INTENSIVE PROGRAM AT ST. THERESA
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
FACTS (ParentsWeb)
You will be able to see your child's:
Homework assignments
Attendance
School Directory
Reminders
FACTS Account
6500 Durford Street
Houston, Texas 77007
Phone: 346-335-1700
Email: frontoffice@sttheresa.cc
Admissions: k.mccarty@sttheresa.cc