Autumnfest Spirit Dress Day
Friday, October 13th
Students may wear their Autumnfest
t-shirts for "Spirit Dress". Please review the "Spirit Dress" guidelines
in the handbook.
Early Release Day
Friday, October 13th
K-8 students will NOT go to lunch on
Early Release Days
PK: 11:45AM
K-4: 12:05PM
5-8: 12:25PM
After School Care will be provided for students that are registered. After School Care students will need to bring a lunch.
The Iowa Assessments (IA) and the CogAT Ability Tests
will be administered to all students at St. Monica in grades 1-8 from Monday through Thursday, October 9-12. During these four days, quiet time will be observed throughout the campus from
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM.
Students should arrive at school by 7:45AM each day of testing.
Testing will begin promptly at 8:00AM.
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Be on the lookout for an email with details for scheduling conferences early next week. Conference links will also be under
Quick Links on our website.
Conferences can be scheduled on
Thursday, Oct. 19th (half day), and
Friday, Oct. 20th (no school).

  • Oct. 9-13 - IOWA Testing
  • Oct. 10 - Autumnfest Swag Pick-up (4-6PM)
  • Oct. 11 - Autumnfest Swag Pick-up (7:15-8:15 AM & 4-6PM)
  • Oct. 12 - Spirit Store Open During Lunch
  • Oct. 12 - Cake Walk Drop off - Afternoon carpool
  • Oct. 12 - Autumnfest Swag Pick-up (4-6PM)
  • Oct. 12 - Dads' Club General Meeting
  • Oct. 13 - Autumnfest Spirit Dress Day
  • Oct. 13 - Cake Walk Drop off - Morning & Afternoon carpool
  • Oct. 13 - Early Release
  • Oct. 14 - Autumnfest
  • Oct. 15 - Recognizing School Choice Sunday
Autumnfest 2023
Saturday, October 14th from Noon-9:30PM
Stock the Cake Walk
Keep the Cake Walk going all day long. Order from Maple Leaf Diner - and SMS will receive 30% back in proceeds & handle delivery for you - or bake/buy your own treats. Delivery is Thurs., Oct. 12 during afternoon carpool, or Fri., Oct. 13 during morning and afternoon carpool.
Back by popular demand:
Autumnfest After Dark
Enjoy dueling piano act Howl2Go on the Main Stage. Stay tuned for more details!
NEW! Middle Schoolers: Turn in FIVE sold tickets by 3:30pm today and get a
FREE HOMEWORK PASS.
Congratulations to Kennedy D. for winning the Week 2 $350 Great Wolf Lodge gift card!

Are you selling for a chance to WIN FREE TUITION? Only two weeks left.
Ticket deadline for Week #4, $350 Andretti's Go Karting & Games gift card prize is Friday, Oct. 6th by 3:30pm in McManus Hall. The winner will be announced on Monday, Oct. 9th

Please make sure you are filling out your raffle tickets correctly!!
Make Autumnfest Wishes Come True
Purchase much-needed supplies and prizes from our Amazon wish list (will ship to school)
Volunteers needed!
Please consider at least one volunteer shift to help Autumnfest run smoothly. If we don’t have volunteers, we have to shut down games! For anyone who volunteers and checks in at the volunteer check-in table the day of, you’ll be entered into a drawing for one of eight $25 Amazon gift cards!
MUST have a current Safe Environment badge and wear it during your shift.
School Choice Sunday - October 15th
Parental Choice, also known as "School Choice," is a public policy that financially assists parents in choosing the best educational environment for their children by allowing their tax dollars to be used outside of the public school system. 
Preview Day
Encourage your friends and family to come and discover firsthand why St. Monica Catholic School is what you always hoped a school would be! Everyone is invited to attend our Fall Preview Day Wednesday, October 25th to learn more about our Catholic identity and curriculum, and to experience our warm culture and community.  
Limited Edition New Nike Shirt!
Get it while it’s available! 
The New Nike Dri-fit shirt. $35! 
Teacher of the Month
Do you know a St. Monica teacher that goes above and beyond? Make sure to get your nominations in for October!
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Work of Heart Nominations
Work of Heart is looking for “the unsung heroes” who are going the "extra mile" in serving our educational community and its members. The Work of Heart Award program recognizes full-time employees of Pre-K, elementary, middle and high schools in the Catholic Diocese of Dallas.
Thanks to the generosity of the Jones Family, we now have a bike rack for our students. If your child plans to ride their bike to school, we must have a "Bike Rider" form on file. Please email Catherine Hull for more information.
Upcoming Events
Dads' Club Blue Logo
Dads' Club General Meeting
Thursday, October 12th @7PM 
Sparkman Clubhouse
"If you're a Dad you're in the club"
3366 Duchess Trail
Club Friar Volleyball Night
BL vs. Nolan
Thursday, October 12th @4:45PM
Come join the fun before the game with great Club Friar giveaways,
face painting, and a poster contest.
Club Friar activities will be from
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM.
DPL Stars Night
October 26th @ 7PM
Dads' Club Gala - Night Out With Friends
NOWF Sip, Smoke, and
Deal Poker Tournament
Saturday, November 11th @ 7PM
Cards at 8PM 
Where: Sparkman Club House
$100 per ticket gets you food, drinks, and entry into the tournament. 
Bearcat Athletics
Fall Sports Calendar
Want to know where and when our Bearcats are playing this weekend?
Come out and show your Bearcat pride and cheer on our Volleyball and Football teams.
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St. Monica Catholic School
Pre-K (3) - 8th Grade
4140 Walnut Hill Lane
Dallas, TX 75229

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