Bearcat Annual Fund
Welcome back, everyone!  We are starting our 10th and final year at St. Monica with so many mixed emotions.  This school is so special to our family, we want to start this year off in a positive way and make it the best year yet.  We are thrilled about the new leadership and want to show Mrs. Garza why the St. Monica community is so special.  St. Monica would not be where we are today without the collective support and dedication of the families in our school and parish.  We all share the same goal to nurture our children in a safe environment so they can focus on learning and growing into confident and compassionate individuals.  Let’s kick this year off by supporting the Bearcat Annual Fund in the best way possible to keep this school thriving for decades to come.   
     
-The Williamson Family
Thank you for a fantastic first week! Your patience and kindness are appreciated as we all get back into our routines. I am looking forward to seeing all of you at the Back to School Picnic on Saturday.

-Mrs. Garza
Walkers will begin on Monday, August 21st. If you plan to have your child start as a walker on Monday, forms must be completed by Sunday at the latest.
K-8th Walker Form
If you plan to have your child walk across the street to Walnut Hill Park, please complete the Walker Form on the "Parents" tab under carpool.
  • Please let homeroom teachers know if there are days your children will not be walking.
  • Please let your children know if a sibling will not be walking with them due to after-school activities.
  • A Walker Form must be completed even if they are just going home with a friend who is a walker.
  • K-4 walkers without older siblings will be dismissed with K-4 carpool
  • 5-8 & those waiting for older siblings will be dismissed with carpool for 5-8
Help your child connect with classmates by wearing his/her grade’s spirit color:
Pre-K - Pink
Kinder - Purple
1st - Orange
2nd - Yellow
3rd - Green
4th - Silver/Gray
5th - Red
6th - White
7th - Carolina Blue
8th - Navy Blue
PTO Annual Back to School Picnic
Please join us on Saturday, August 19th, after the 5PM Mass.
THE PICNIC WILL NOT BE ON THE FIELD THIS SATURDAY!! WE WILL BE INSIDE THE FAMILY CENTER!
Meet new friends, reconnect with old friends, and start the 2023-2024 school year off right!
DJ Geoff will have the party rocking with music and games, and the
SMS Cheerleaders will be supplying the
Bearcat spirit!

We are excited to see everyone! The Knights of Columbus will be grilling burgers and hot dogs outside this year with all the proceeds going back to SMS! Food trucks will also be on hand and will donate a portion of their proceeds to SMS PTO!
As always, you are welcome to brown-bag your own dinner.
Hope to see you all there!

  • Aug. 18 - Deadline to Order Fall Athletic Shirts
  • Aug. 18 - Football Registration Deadline
  • Aug. 19 - Back to School Picnic
  • Aug. 21 - Weekly Mass for K-2
  • Aug. 21 - Pre-K-DK Back to School Night
  • Aug. 22 - Weekly Mass for 3-5
  • Aug. 22 - K-2 Back to School Night
  • Aug. 23 - 4th-8th School Pictures
  • Aug. 23 - Band Parent Meeting @ 5PM
  • Aug. 23 - 3-5 Back to School Night
  • Aug. 24 - Pre-K-3rd School Pictures
  • Aug. 24 - 6-8 Back to School Night
  • Aug. 25 - Weekly Mass for 6-8
  • Aug. 25 - NJHS & Student Council Induction
Back To School Nights
Make sure to mark your calendars! All Back to School Nights start at 6:30PM and will meet briefly in the cafeteria before going to classrooms!!
Monday, Aug. 21st: Pre-K & DK
Tuesday, Aug. 22nd: K-2nd
Wednesday, Aug. 23rd: 3rd-5th
Thursday, Aug. 24th: 6th-8th
School Pictures
4th-8th: Wednesday, August 23rd
Pre-K-3rd: Thursday, August 24th
Students are required to wear
their uniforms.
Picture Day ID: EVTFHGKQH
Make sure to add noreply@factsmgt.com to your contacts so you don't miss payment notifications from FACTS.
Dress Uniform Requirements
Dress uniforms are required for K-8 Weekly School Masses.
Mondays: K-2nd
Tuesdays: 3rd-5th
Fridays: 6th-8th
Click each image for more grade-level details.
Need more uniform details???
Volunteers Needed for the Cafeteria
Stock the Staff Lounge
PTO will be collecting donations of snacks and drinks next week during Back to School Nights. You are always welcome to drop off donations during the school year in McManus.
Library Volunteers
Safe Environment cleared volunteers are needed to help in the library.
Spirit Store
Saturday, August 19th at the
Back to School Picnic.
Make sure to check the school calendar for Spirit Store dates.
Fall Athletic Sports Shirts
Available online until Friday, August 18th
After School Activities
Band (4-8)
Mark your calendars for the Band Parent Meeting! We are excited to offer Beginner and Concert Band this year.
Choir (3-8)
The St. Monica Children’s Choirs are open to children in 3rd through 8th grade. These ensembles meet weekly to rehearse during the school year and sing at several concerts, contests, and liturgies throughout the year. Make sure to check out our parish children's choir too.
Chess Club (K-8)
We are excited to begin registration for this year’s chess program for Fall 2023. The Knight School will be leading St. Monica’s chess team this year. Our SMS students will be learning the royal game and enjoying themselves!
Bearcat Bots (3-8)
Our robotics club aims to instill STEM education through hands-on Robotics experience. The study of Robotics will incorporate three pillars of STEM - Think (think of ideas on how to design a robot efficiently), Do (build a robot and operate), and Test (test solutions and compete).
Drama Kids (K-5)
We are excited to have Drama Kids International return for the 2023-2024 school year. Drama Kids International will be offering programs for K-5th grades. Students will develop important confidence-building skills that will help them personally and academically.
Junior Author Camp
Bring your imagination to publication through the exciting process of writing and illustrating a professionally published, hardcover book!
Best Book Club Ever
Students will have a great time reading books they like while boosting lifelong skills.  Build interest and confidence in reading while exploring genres, exchanging ideas, and enjoying exciting activities!
You are invited to join
Cub Scout Pack 712 (K-5)
You are invited to join
Boy Scout Troop 412 (6-8)
Is your 6th-8th grade son looking for adventure (scuba diving, climbing mountains, or driving a dog sled across boundary waters)? All are welcome to stop by a Sunday night meeting to learn more about scouting. Even if you were not in Cub Scouts you can join Boy Scouts.
Email Mr. Elko (pjelko@gmail.com) to learn more or fill out an application.
Upcoming Events
Celebrating St. Monica:
We will have 40 hours of adoration beginning Thursday, August 24th at 4PM to Saturday, August 26th at 8AM. Please visit stmonicachurch.org to sign up for adoration.
Saturday, August 26th
8:15 AM - Procession*
9:30 AM - Mass (no 8AM Mass)
10:30 AM - Pancakes**
*Children are asked to dress in white & bring flower petals.
**Provided by KofC, donations accepted
Sunday, August 27th
Veneration of St. Monica & St. Augustine's Relics 8 AM-6:30 PM in the chapel
Strength Training for
7th & 8th Graders
DPL Stars Night
October 26th @ 7PM
Bearcat Athletics
Fall Sports Registration (5th-8th Grade)
Football (registration closes 8/18)
Cross Country (registration closes 9/8)
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Did you know the parish has a monthly newsletter?
St. Monica Catholic School
Pre-K (3) - 8th Grade
4140 Walnut Hill Lane
Dallas, TX 75229

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