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The Eagle Express
March 1, 2024
Important Dates
Fri., Mar. 1 - Basketball Pep Assembly/State Tournament Kick Off
Sat. Mar. 2 - Happy birthday, Mrs. Jansen!
Sun., Mar. 3 - Feast Day of St. Katharine Drexel
Tues., Mar. 5 - Happy birthday, Mrs. Borgert!
Wed., Mar. 6 - Eat & Earn at Ted's
Thurs., Mar. 7 - School mass (8:15am)
Fri., Mar. 8 - SALT Day of Service
Sun., Mar. 10 - Prospective Family Open House
Thurs., Mar. 14 - Happy birthday, Mrs. Hill!
Fri., Mar. 15 - No School
***SPRING BREAK | MARCH 18-22***
Check out the calendar on the school webpage for more
A Note from Mrs. Goldsworthy
Dear CSSE Families,
I have been at an Archdiocese of OKC Principals' Retreat the last few days, and made it back in time for the last 30 minutes of the basketball pep assembly. I'm grateful to have a group of colleagues who share the vision for giving our students the best possible education in a Catholic environment.
As we approach our SALT Day of Service, I want to express my thanks to the lead SALT team that oversees this big day and the overall program for our school. Thank you to Susan Ison, Brigitte Silvernail, Walaya Lupp, Colleen de Keratry, our CSSE teachers and all the volunteers who make this program such a success and one of the best service programs I've ever encountered.
Faith Forward,
Mrs. Goldsworthy
Support Our Eagles at the State Tournament!
This weekend it’s our middle school basketball teams’ turn for tournament play! Catch our 6th, 7th, and 8th grade teams playing in the state tournament Thursday through Sunday! See tournament brackets on the CGSAA website.
SALT - Prayer Reuqest
Lend your prayers to support our SALT Day of Service! St. Eugene school students will be out in full force across our community on Friday, March 8, experiencing what it means to be the hands of Christ to others. Special hours of Adoration will take place from 9am to 2pm that day in the chapel, in half hour shifts. Parents, grandparents and parishioners, please sign up to pray for our students in the presence of Jesus!
School Stations of the Cross
Prospective Family Open House
If you have friends and family who are interested in a Catholic education, we will hold an open house for prospective families from 3:00-4:30 pm on Sunday, March 10th. While we have very limited seats for the coming 2024-25 school year, this is a good opportunity for families who are looking a little further ahead to come and take a look at our school.
CSSE Basketball Event!
Save the date for our traditional 8th Grade Players vs. Coaches game on Friday, March 8th! We will also have a Free Throw/3 Point contest for students leading up to the main event. Sign up your child for the Free Throw/3 Point Contest. The CSSE Chubbuck Family Gym will be open at 5pm for registrations, warmups, and concessions. Contests will start promptly at 6pm with the Main Event at 7pm. See flier for details. Questions - basketball@steugeneschool.org
Art Camp/Artist’s Workshop
Open to incoming 3rd-5th graders. Fill out the 3rd-5th Art Camp form and turn in your fee by Saturday, June 1st to reserve your space for the week of June 3rd, while availability lasts. Cash or check written out to Kara Whitmire with memo "Art Club- [student name]" can be dropped off in the school office or you can Venmo Ms. Whitmire directly @Kara-Lane-20. Summer Camp fee is $250.
The Artist’s Workshop is open to incoming 6th-8th graders + 2024 Alumni. Fill out the Artist’s Workshop form and turn in your fee by Saturday, June 1st to reserve your space for the week of June 10th, while availability lasts. Cash or check written out to Kara Whitmire with memo "Art Club- [student name]" can be dropped off in the school office or you can Venmo Ms. Whitmire directly @Kara-Lane-20. Summer Artist's Workshop fee is $250.
News on Repeat
Purchase Your 23-24 Yearbook! - The 2023-24 yearbook is in development by our MS Yearbook Elective Class! Please complete the yearbook form for EACH COPY you wish to order. Yearbooks are $25 each. Orders will be billed through your FACTS account in March, or cash/check due to the school office by the end of March. Yearbooks will be distributed the last week of school.
LAST CHANCE Soccer Sign Up - It’s time to sign up for CGSAA Soccer! Girls and boys in Kindergarten through 8th grade may participate in co-ed teams. We also need coaches at all grade levels with Safe Environment approval and PLACT training. Sign up deadline is TODAY, March 1st. https://bit.ly/csse24soccer GAMES BEGIN NEXT WEEKEND!
LAST CHANCE CGSAA Track Meet Sign Up - Our track coordinator will be starting up practices for the CGSAA meet soon! Sign up your 1st-8th grade student and see details at the track sign up link! Sign up deadline is March 1st.
Eagle Excellence!
Last week our 4th and 5th grade basketball teams participated in the City Tournament, and played their hearts out! Congrats to the 5th grade boys team coached by Mr. Goldsworthy and Mr. Chubbuck. They placed second overall! We are so proud of all our players, coaches, and their families who display good sportsmanship and commitment.
The 5th Grade Academic Bowl team won first place in the Phoenix Tournament this week! Coached by Mrs. Wilson, team members are Drew Dooley, Maren Knecht, Annabell Meiseman, and Azariah Wilson. Well done! What a great end to the season!
Our 4th Grade Academic Bowl team placed 3rd overall among all competing primary level teams in their online AcBo tournament! Coached by Mrs. de Keratry, team members are Charlotte de Keratry, Ryder Jea, Tyler Mathew, Avery Slemp, Evelynn Smith, and Zachary Zorn.
Our 3rd Grade Academic Bowl team placed in the Top 10 for their online tournament among all competing primary level teams in their first year as a team! Coached by Mr. Yamamoto, team members are Annelise Boyle, Joshua Mathew, Everett Smith, Evan Varghese, Kamdin Wilson, and Emmeline Yamamoto. We look forward to seeing what this team does in the future!
Have some good news to share about a student, alumni, or school family? We want to celebrate all your proud moments with you! Share your Eagle Excellence for inclusion in the EE!
PTO News
Youth Group
Sunday, March 3rd - RSVP for Youth Group this Sunday. Your 6-12th grade student will have the opportunity to learn about the Shroud of Turin! bit.ly/yg0303
Saturday, March 9th: Hike & Mass at Elk Mountain. We are looking forward to having youth and families and their friends join Fr. Jerome as we hike Elk Mountain and spend time immersed in the beauty of Nature and God's creation. We will give our thanks as we celebrate Mass at the top of the summit. Afterwards we will have lunch and enjoy the view from the mountaintop. Please let us know if you would be able to drive or if your youth will need a ride on that day. If your youth will be needing a ride, we will be sending you an email to fill out medical and liability release forms prior to our trip.Register at bit.ly/hikemass.
Sign up for Youth Group, or if you would like to volunteer, please email youthgroup@steugenes.org.
Parish News
Lenten Mission with Father Jim - Mark your calendars! Fr. Jim will be presenting a Lenten Mission on "The Passion According to St. John." Please bring your bible and gather in the Church on Monday, March 4th and Tuesday, March 5th at 7pm.
Baptism Preparation for Ages 4-16 - Saint Eugene Parish is offering a special preparation time for un-baptized children, ages 4-16. Please note the dates and times of the parent/godparent seminars (one is mandatory) and the class times for the children:
- Parent/Godparent Seminar – English
Sunday, March 10, 2024, 11:00 am in the Meeting Rooms.
- Parent/Godparent Seminar – Spanish
Saturday, March 23, 2024, 9:00 am in the Meeting Rooms.
- 2 Classes for children ages Kinder – Middle School:
Sundays, April 7 and 14, 2024, 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm in the Meeting Rooms
- Practice for Baptism (Children, Parents and Godparents)
Monday, April 15, 6:30 pm
- Various Days and Times for Baptisms to be announced.
To enroll, please contact Judi Wilkinson at jwilkinson@steugenes.org
St. Eugene Welcome Committee Seeks New Volunteers - If you have a heart for helping people, consider joining the St. Eugene Welcome Committee to make our newest parishioners feel right at home. Volunteer opportunities include making a few phone calls monthly to welcome newly registered parishioners as well as attending and helping at the twice-annual Welcome Reception at the rectory. For more information or to volunteer, please call Nicole Hughes at 405-361-2359.
Advent by Candlelight seeks new coordinators - For six years now, women from the parish and school have enjoyed attending Advent by Candlelight a beautiful evening of celebration and reflection that takes place on the first Sunday of Advent. The event coordinators from the past three years are seeking a couple women or team of ladies to help lead the event this year, which will take place on Sunday, Dec. 1. Please call Nicole Hughes at 405-361-2359 with questions or if you'd like to help.
Sunday Breakfast Ministry - Help out with our Sunday Breakfast ministry!. Food items can be homemade, baked or store bought! Biscuits, breads, crackers, cookies — you name it. Please sign up to host a regular Sunday or bring an item to share. It is a wonderful opportunity for a family to volunteer together.
Subscribe to the church newsletter, the St. Eugene E-Pistle. Read notes from our priests, find out what events are going on in the church and diocese, and more!
Please Pray For...
Please pray for Carl Greuel, grandfather of Teddy Hattaway, who is in need of prayers for healing.
If you would like to include something in the Prayer requests, please contact Kim Hattaway at media@steugeneschool.org.
Around the Arch
CCYO Tennis! - Sign up your 6th-8th grade student to play Celtic Catholic Youth Organization Tennis! Season begins in March with duals and meets held after school hours. Find more info and the registration form - CCYO Tennis Info. Sign up by March 1st!
Quick Links
The Catholic School of St. Eugene
Email: media@steugeneschool.org
Website: www.steugeneschool.org
Location: 2400 West Hefner Road, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 72120
Phone: 4057510067
Facebook: facebook.com/csseokc