Early Dismissal

Friday, October 17th

Dismissal Times

Pre-K: 11:50AM

K-3rd: 12:10PM

4th-8th: 12:25PM

After School students need to bring their lunch since there is no lunch service.


Spirit Dress Day

Friday, October 17th

Students will be allowed to wear uniform bottoms with a St. Monica Autumnfest

t-shirt. Students may wear athletic or school shoes with white socks with or without logos.

Autumnfest Swag &

Sponsorship Pick-up

Family Center Lower Lounge

  • Fri., Oct. 17th: 7:30-8:30AM

Cake Walk Donations

We have 3 easy ways to donate:

  1. Order from Maple Leaf Diner via the PTO website
  2. Order from the Crumbl app (Midway & NW HWY only). See flyer for more details
  3. Homemade or store-bought items for drop-off in carpool on 10/17


Homeroom Hustle

October 10th-17th

Tickets must be turned in

by 12:30PM on 10/17

Online Ticket Sales will close at 12:30PM on 10/17! Physical tickets can still be purchased.

Top Selling Classrooms

Top six selling classrooms will receive a pizza and ice cream party

 

Top Individual Sellers

  • 1st place - $100 gift card
  • 2nd place - $60 gift card
  • 3rd place - $40 gift card

 

Classes with 100% Participation*

Classes with 100% participation (each student selling one ticket) will receive the following:

  • Pre-K-5th grades – Spirit Dress Day
  • 6th-8th grades – Homework Pass (Mrs. Garza to supply the pass stipulations for the classes that win)

*Online sales count, BUT physical tickets must be completed and turned in to count! If there is no physical ticket completed for the online orders, it will not count for the Homeroom Hustle! Please note on the ticket if it is an online purchase.


Autumnfest Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are needed to keep the games and activities running. Volunteers must have a current Safe Environment badge. Use the links below to sign up.

PK-2nd

3rd-5th

6th-8th

Additional Opportunities

Spirit Store at Autumnfest

Stock up on some new swag in the big gym from 2-4:30PM

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ONLINE

Report cards went home this week. We’re so proud of our students’ hard work and growth. As the second quarter begins, we look forward to continued progress and meaningful conversations at upcoming parent-teacher conferences.

Join us in cheering on our Bearcat football teams at next week’s Homecoming football game versus Prince of Peace! See you all at Autumnfest on Saturday!



We thank Ms. Karen Minato, 5th grade teacher, for her dedication and care for our students as she steps away from her role, effective October 17, to spend more time with her family. We wish Ms. Minato all the best in this new chapter and keep her and her family in our prayers.


  • October 17 - Autumnfest Swag & Sponsor Pick-up
  • October 17 - Spirit Dress (Autumnfest Shirt)
  • October 17 - Early Dismissal
  • October 18 - Autumnfest
  • October 22 - Preview Day
  • October 26 - SMS Homecoming
  • October 30 - PK-1st grade All Saints Celebration
  • October 30 - Spirit Dress Day
  • October 30 - Early Dismissal
  • October 30 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
  • October 31 - Parent/Teacher Conferences

PK-8th Carpool Reminder:

  • Please do NOT walk up to pick up your children in carpool
  • Only K-8 students can be walkers to the park with a completed "Walker Form."

Fall Preview Day

Wednesday, October 22nd

Mark your calendars and spread the word! We would love to have your friends and family see what St. Monica is all about.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP


PeerPal

Have you seen the PeerPal pop-up on our website? PeerPal is a great way for new or prospective families to connect with current school parents.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE


Parent/Teacher Conferences

Teachers sent links on

Thursday, October 16th. You will

schedule through FACTS.

Conferences can be scheduled on

Thursday, Oct. 30th & Friday, Oct. 31st

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month!

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

CLICK HERE FOR FAQS

CLICK HERE FOR EVALUATION & IDENTIFICATION FAQS

Teacher of the Month

Do you know a St. Monica teacher who goes above and beyond? Make sure to get your nominations in for our October TOM.

CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE

A TEACHER

Catholic Foundation Work of Heart

Nominate a staff member before

Friday, November 7th.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

Upcoming Events

St. Monica Homecoming

Sunday, October 26th

Join the St. Monica Booster Club and the Jesuit BBQ Smokies for some burgers and Bearcat Football.

JV starts at 1PM

Varsity at 3PM

Halloween Party Volunteer Sign Up

Updated Class Party

Protocols for 2025–2026

To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all students:

  • Younger siblings may not accompany parents to classroom parties.
  • Each classroom will be limited to seven volunteers — two leaders and five helpers.

CLICK HERE FOR Pre-K

CLICK HERE FOR K-5th

PTO Friendsgiving Meeting

Thursday, November 6th @7PM

Family Center Lower Lounge

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

SMILE Speaker Series

Wednesday, November 19th @7PM

Dr. Ben Kirby

Family Center Upper Lounge

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

St. Joseph Hoopsgiving Classic

1st-6th Grade 3 on 3 Tournament

Saturday, November 22nd

Registration Deadline is Friday, November 7th

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

St. Monica PTO

Football Giveback at SMU

on Saturday, November 22nd.

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS/PARKING

DPL Night at the Dallas Mavericks

Friday, February 27th

Your ticket will also allow you on the floor after the game to try your hand at a free throw. Tickets are limited.

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

BEARCAT ATHLETICS

Winter Sports Registration is Open!

Basketball registration is closing on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, @ 8:00 PM

Swimming registration is closing on Monday, December 1, 2025, @ 8:00 PM

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE

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Pre-K (3) - 8th Grade
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Dallas, TX 75229

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