Thank you to all the volunteers who made Grandparents' Day possible!
We loved having our grandparents back on campus!

  • April 30 - First Communion
  • May 1 - SMS Art Show
  • May 1 - 21/22 Yearbook Orders Due
  • May 2-6 - Teacher Appreciation Week
  • May 2 - Free Dress - Wear your teacher's favorite color
  • May 2 - Last Altar Server Training of the Year
  • May 3 - Kinder Muffins with Mom
  • May 5 - Spirit Store open during lunch
  • May 5 - PTO General Meeting
  • May 6 - All Library Books are Due
  • May 6 - May Crowning
  • May 6 - Mendez Nominations Due
St. Monica Art Show
Join us on Sunday, May 1st
from 9:30AM-1:00PM in the Family Center.
All Pre-K-5th grade students and middle school students who took Mrs. Brunkhorst's art elective 1st-3rd quarter will
be on display.
MICHELLE A. MENDEZ LIFETIME SERVICE AWARD
NOMINATIONS DUE MAY 6, 2022

Inspired by her dedication to service,
the Michelle A. Mendez Lifetime Service Award
was created in an effort to recognize a current 8th grade parent who shares her
passion for serving others. In order to ensure every consideration is made,
nominations from the community will be carefully considered. The following
criteria will assist in determining the candidate’s eligibility for the award.

The nominee must:
  • Be a parent or guardian of a current 8th grade student
  • Volunteer his or her time, talent, and treasure by serving any organization within the school, church, or greater community
  • Lead by example, representing the virtues of St. Monica herself

Please submit nominations via email  to
explaining the merits of your nominee 
Dads' Club Annual
Golf Tournament
Friday, May 13, 2022
The sign-up is active, and we need golfers to sign up as soon as possible so that we can properly prepare for the event.
Bearcat Wall of Fame
Spots still available for the
Bearcat Wall Of Fame!
Purchase your spot today - we will take photos this summer and print them on canvases to display in McManus for the
2022-2023 school year.
2021-2022 Yearbooks On Sale Now
Order your yearbook by May 1, 2022.
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2nd-May 6th

Monday (5/2) - You color our world..wherever we may go!  Wear your teacher's favorite color, free dress day! 

Tuesday (5/3) - Our TEA-chers are ROYAL-tea. **PTO will provide a royal treat for the staff 

Wednesday (5/4) - We love you, oh yes "Oui" do! Paris is the city of love!  Write your teacher a "love" note to thank them for all they do! 

Thursday (5/5) - You're Nacho the Average teacher! Cinco de Mayo themed lunch provided by PTO. 

Friday (5/6) - Enjoy this gift card for all that you do! It's our way of simply saying Thank You, Merci, Gracias, Danke, Grazie!


Summer Camp Opportunities
St. Monica K-8thSummer Camps are OPEN for registration
We have added a new camp
"Bearcat Bots"!
Registration deadline has been extended
Friday, May 6, 2022,
unless a camp sells out.
Family VBS
Friday, June 24th- Sunday, June 26th
LIBRARY NEWS
ALL library books are due by Friday, May 6, 2022!!
PJ Night
Join us in A15 (Mrs. Plote's Room)
for storyteller Jiaan Powers and special guest, Spike, the lion puppet.
Storytimes are 5PM & 6PM
Book Fair is open from 5-7PM
Light refreshments provided
Book Fair
is May 9th-13th
Online ordering begins May 5th
We need many volunteers to make this run smoothly. Please include your name and contact info when you sign up.
Last Altar Server Training
 in the church from
3:45pm until 4:45pm on:
Monday, May 2, 2022

Servers must attend training (or retraining) at least once a year. Our last classes were held in April 2021.
Servers must be at least 11 years old and have already received First Communion.
For any questions or concerns please contact Parker or Patricia at 
Face masks are highly recommended. 
Please join us on Sunday, May 8th from 12PM-2PM to wish Parker Thompson, our seminarian well as he continues his studies toward the priesthood.

A celebration in honor of Father Guadagnoli's 25th anniversary of priestly ordination is Saturday, May 14th from 6PM-8PM in the Family Center.
Upcoming Events
Kindergarten Muffins w/Mom
Join us on Tuesday, May 3rd @ 7:30AM
in the Cafeteria
RSVP via Evite
Pastries w/Preschool
Join us on Friday, May 13th @ 7:30AM
in the Family Center Lower Lounge
RSVP via Evite
Field Day Volunteers Needed
Autumnfest Kick-off Party
Save the Date
Friday, June 3, 2022, @7PM
Legacy Live Alumni Concert
Tickets: $20 in advance. $25 at the door
Saturday, June 11, 2022
COVID Case Update
Total since Jan.4, 2022: 152
Total Recovered: 152
Total Active Cases: 0


All COVID related questions or concerns should be emailed to COVID@stmonicaschool.org
Check our COVID Response tab on our website for the most recent
updates to our protocols.
Bearcat Athletics
The DPL Student Golf Tournament
will take place on Monday, June 6th at Brookhaven Country Club. The tournament will start at 8am with 5th and 6th graders playing the front 9 while 7th and 8th graders will play the back 9. The format of the tournament will be a
4 person team scramble. 
Athletics Calendar
Stay up to date about where all our Bearcat teams will be playing this weekend on the Google Calendar on our
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St. Monica Catholic School
Preschool (3) - 8th Grade
4140 Walnut Hill Lane
Dallas, TX 75229

P (214) 351-5688
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