No School on
Monday, September 4th!
Enjoy the long weekend!!
There is still time to make a donation to the Bearcat Annual Fund before Monday, September 4th. Thank you to everyone who has already donated! Let's go Bearcats!

-Mrs. Garza
Bearcat Annual Fund Class Rankings
1st and 3rd grade have earned a "Spirit Dress Day"! If your class gets to 80% by Monday, September 4th, your class will earn a "Spirit Dress Day" too!
Help us get to 80% Participation
by Labor Day
Make sure to get your donation in before 10PM on Monday, September 4th. If we have reached 80% participation by then all donors will be entered for a chance to win a $150 Visa gift card.
100% Participation
The first class to get to 100% participation will get a pizza and popsicle party!!
Stay tuned for details on a Dads' Club vs. PTO challenge next week!!
Make sure to add noreply@factsmgt.com, noreply@myschoolcast.com, and 31706 to your contacts so you don't miss Parent Alert and payment notifications from FACTS.
  • attendance@stmonicaschool.org is used for absences, late arrivals, and early dismissals. Please include Homeroom teachers in these emails too.
  • The updated Family handbook is available on the website under "Quick Links" and the "Parents" tab. Signature page is due by Friday, September 15th.
  • Walker forms must be completed the day before you want your child to begin as a walker.
Safe Environment Training
is required for any volunteer to be on campus. All badges from last year are expired. If you have not done Safe Environment training at St. Monica, now is a great time to start the process.

  • Sept. 4 - No School - Labor Day
  • Sept. 7 - 8th Grade Visits to Jesuit/Ursuline
  • Sept. 7 - PTO Meeting
  • Sept. 13 - 8th Grade Parent Meeting
PTO General Meeting
Thursday, September 7th at 7pm in the Family Center Lower Lounge
Hosted by 2nd Grade
Featuring a Fireside Chat “get to know" our Administrators: Principal, Mrs. Garza, and our Assistant Principals, Mrs. Gohsman
& Mrs. Sanchez.
Autumnfest Raffle
Needs Volunteers
Selling raffle tickets at Mass is a great way to earn some fabulous prizes.
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.
Books for Bearcats
Help spread the joy of reading with others at St. Monica!

After School Activities
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!
Mrs. McVeigh's Manners (3K-4th)
Mrs. McVeigh’s Manners has taught thousands of children social etiquette since 2003. We incorporate role-play, engaging workbooks, and storybooks in our fun, interactive lessons!
Girl Scouts (K-8)
Are you interested in starting a
Girl Scout Troop?
Questions? Contact Emily Krizan-Lopez
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.

Upcoming Events
First Club Friar Event for 23-24!
Friday, September 8th
Newman - Cedar Hill vs. Bishop Lynch
Cheer & Dance Clinic
DPL Stars Night
October 26th @ 7PM
Bearcat Athletics
Fall Sports Registration (5th-8th Grade)
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

P (214) 351-5688
F (214) 352-2608