Early Release Day
Friday, September 29th
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.
Spaghetti Dinner
Spaghetti Dinner tickets and Handmade Dads' Club Sausage (Mild or Sweet, 5 lbs each) are available for pre-sale on the Dads' Club website. We encourage you to buy your tickets ahead of time. Sausage must be pre-purchased.
Come out and cheer on our Bearcats as they take on St. Rita at Dave Gross Field!
JV Game @1PM
Varsity @3PM

  • Sept. 29 - Pre-K Farm Day
  • Sept. 29 - Early Release - Fair Day
  • Oct. 1 - Dads' Club Spaghetti Dinner
  • Oct. 2 - Applications for '24-'25 School Year Open
  • Oct. 4 - Blessing of the Animals
  • Oct. 5 - PTO General Meeting
  • Oct. 9-13 - IOWA Testing
Uniform and Dress Code Reminder
We are almost at the end of our 1st quarter and it's important that we ensure everyone is aware of the uniform guidelines and adheres to them appropriately.
Autumnfest 2023
Saturday, October 14th from Noon-9:30PM
Last Call for Pre-Orders
Deadline to pre-order wristbands and tickets is Sept. 29.
Wristbands are for free games all day, and 3 turns at Cake Walk;
tickets are for food, drinks, and other activities.
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!
Congratulations to Regas Family 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 #3, $350 Toy Maven gift card prize is Friday, Sept. 29th by 12:35pm in McManus Hall. The winner will be announced Monday, Oct. 2.

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!!
Sponsor
We still need sponsors for some teachers! Email the Sponsorship team at smsautumnfest@gmail.com
to learn more.
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.
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.  
Teacher of the Month
Do you know a St. Monica teacher that goes above and beyond? Make sure to get your nominations in for August and September!
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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.
Upcoming Events
DPL Night
Bears vs. Friars
Tuesday, October 3rd @6PM
Jane Nuehoff Athletic Center
Free UA swag and team poster signing for all middle school athletes following the competition.
DPL Stars Night
October 26th @ 7PM
Got Her Back - Girls Football Camp
This is a FREE football skills clinic on Saturday, October 7th, for young women and girls ages 6-18
St. Joseph's Hoopsgiving Classic
Saturday, November 18th
Team Registration Deadline is
November 1st!
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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