Weekly Newsletter
5.8.2024
Calendar Reminders
Tuesday, May 14th
Auction Non-Uniform Pass Day (purchased at May 2023 auction)
Friday, May 17th
May Crowning All School Mass @ 9am, hosted by 2nd Grade
Middle School Dance @ 7-9:30am
2023-2024 Volunteer Hours Due
Tuesday, May 21st
STC Live Talent Show
Tuesday, May 21st-Thursday, May 23rd
Optional Preschool Conferences
Friday, May 24th
Noon Dismissal Day for All Students
No After School Extended Care
No Full Day Preschool or PM Pandas Program
Monday, May 27th
No School for All Students - Memorial Day
From the School Office
Immunizations
It is a requirement that all students are up to date with their immunizations by the first day of school. You can find out about how to check your child's immunization records here. If you have any questions please contact Charlotte Van Hollebeke at cvanhollebeke@stcatherineschool.net.
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, as well as the specific Preschool calendar, is available to print by clicking on the appropriate button below. Please note that dates are subject to change and any changes will be communicated in the Weekly Newsletter.
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
Career Day!
Career Day is the afternoon of Friday, May 31st, and we are still looking for volunteers! If you are interested in having a booth, or presenting to a group of students, please email Mr. Tom at tdoggett@stcatherineschool.net. Thanks!
Parent Club News
Please join us for our May Parent Club meeting on Tuesday, May 14th at 7:00pm in the Learning Commons. If you are interested in helping with end of year planning and looking into next year, this is the meeting for you. We will start to gather committees to help with the Back to School BBQ and Fall 2024 Harvest Festival!
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.
Story Time with Buoy
St. Catherine School students are invited to a special event at Seattle Public Library’s Northgate Branch! On Sunday, May 19, at 10:30 AM, we're hosting a unique Story Time featuring Buoy, the beloved mascot of the Seattle Kraken.
The library opens at 10 am, and at 10:30, we'll kick off story time, with Buoy engaging and greeting families afterward. This is an exciting chance for students, families, and community members to celebrate reading and meet Buoy.
Summer Reading Skills Program
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
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.