|
Important updates in this week's Tidbits
Christmas Concert
Bricks 4 Kidz Information/Signup
Polar Express
Volunteer Opportunities
| |
|
Good afternoon St. Stephen Families,
Here it is! The final Tidbits for 2022. Please take the time to read all the important information included in today's Tidbits.
Today, I had the pleasure of presenting Kelly Kowall, founder of My Warriors Place, with a check for $2700. With me this morning were some of our students who have family members who are active military, veterans, or first responders. Thank you to everyone for making this a successful fundraising event and especially to PTCO for all their hard work. Kelly was very grateful for the generosity of our community.
Please join me in saying farewell to Ms. Barbara Cuba, our School Counselor. We are grateful for her time with our students and wish her well. This was not anticipated but is necessary for personal reasons, and we wish her success in the future. We are actively seeking a replacement, and Ms. Cuba's last day will be January 19, 2023.
I look forward to seeing everyone at the Christmas Concert tomorrow evening. It will be a stunning performance followed by fun activities at the Polar Express.
Remember that our last day of school before Christmas break is Wednesday, December 21, with a noon dismissal. Extended day will not be available that day after school.
I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with love and joy.
Peace,
Linda Umoh
| |
|
December 15 - 6th Grade Science Fair
December 16 - 12pm Dismissal
December 16 - Christmas Concert
December 16 - Polar Express
December 18 - Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 21 - Jean Day with Christmas Shirt
December 21 - 12pm Dismissal
December 21 - NO AFTERNOON EXTENDED DAY CARE
December 22 - January 3 - Christmas Holiday
January 4 - Students Return to School
January 7-8 - Holy Card Uniform Weekend
January 9 - Holy Card Free Dress Day
January 9-13 - Winter Mustang Writes
January 9-20 - Smencil Sale
January 16 - No School
January 17-20 - i-Ready Testing
| |
|
Praying with your children.
During this season of advent celebration we all are busy. However, here are some simple ideas for parents praying with their children. The link below gives examples of how parents can pray with their children.
Examples for Praying with your Children
| |
|
December 21, 2022 is NOON (12pm) DISMISSAL,
NO AFTERNOON EXTENDED DAY CARE!
| |
|
We Need You!!!
If you have a career that you love and would like to share your talents with our students, we would appreciate your time on Vocations Day.
This will take place on Thursday, February 2, 2023 from 8:30 am to 10:30 am during Catholic Schools week. This will help inspire our students to learn more about career options to set goals for their future. Please contact Julie at jpollock@sscsfl.org. This will go towards your volunteer hours needed.
| |
|
Ice Cream Fridays
If you wish for your student(s) to participate in Spring Ice Cream Fridays and have not already signed up, you must either respond to the email that was sent out on December 14, 2022 or email Gail Leung at GLeung@sscsfl.org by no later than Wednesday December 21, 2022. There will be NO additions to the ice cream list after that date except for new students. The cost is $38 for the semester which will be billed through your FACTS account.
| |
Job Opportunity - Extended Day Staff
We are in need of an additional extended day staff member. The hours are roughly 2 to 6 pm. Please contact Mary Gurley at mgurley@sscsfl.org if you are interested.
| |
|
|
To Read more about Physical and Mental Benefits of Gratitude
Click Here
| |
|
Girls Basketball: The varsity wrapped up the regular season by beating Corpus Christi, 18-14. The Mustangs were led in scoring by Monica R. with 8 points. They finished the season with a record of 4 wins and 5 losses and the 4th seed for the playoffs. The girls played Nativity on Tuesday in the quarterfinals and won 12-7. Anelisse S. had 6 points to lead the team in scoring. The Mustangs lost to 1st seed Christ the King, 37-7, yesterday in the semifinals to end the varsity season. The JV beat Corpus Christi, 18-2, and they were led in scoring by Amelia B. with 10 points. The Mustangs ended their season with a loss to Nativity, 13-7, and they were led in scoring by Christina F. with 3 points. The JV finished the season with 4 wins and 4 losses.
Boys varsity basketball tryouts are today from 3:00-5:30. Boys JV basketball tryouts are Monday, December 19 from 3:00-5:30.
Girls varsity flag football tryouts are Monday, December 19 and Tuesday, December 20 from 3:00-5:00.
GO MUSTANGS!
Coach Green
| |
Silent Auction donation information for the Gala on February 11, 2022 | |
|
Do you have items to donate?
Are you in need of volunteer hours?
Angels are now accepting donations that can be used in our Silent Auction for the Gala on February 11th at the FLC, Rock n Roll Party.
If you have any collectibles, sports memorabilia or new and unused items that you would like to donate, please drop them off at the school office. Volunteer hours will be given for wine donations. Wine donations with a total retail value of $40 equals a one-hour volunteer credit. Volunteer hours not done are charged in May at $50 per hour so this is a $10 savings. Both white and red are accepted. Please be sure all donations given to the front office include the donor’s name and copy of the purchase receipt. Wine donations only receive volunteer credit. If you have any questions, please contact ngallagher@sscsfl.org
| |
|
PTCO Now Offers Scrip
Help PTCO earn cash back from gift card purchases.
A simple and easy way to purchase gift cards!
How does it work?
Use the Raise Right App to buy an electronic or physical gift card for hundreds of stores! The school receives a percentage of the gift card purchase! Click HERE for more information about the program.
Many of your favorite stores and restaurants are included – Target, Walmart, Publix, Outback, Panera, and more!
Going shopping? Buy an electronic gift card for the approximate amount and use it at the check-out line! Click HERE for more information about ecards.
To get started today, review the RaiseRight Enrollment using the link below and if you have questions, please contact ngallagher@sscsf.org
Thank you for your continued support of SSCS! We hope you find this to be an easy way to make a difference for our school.
Please watch the video below to see how easy it is to purchase scrip from Raise Right.
Easy way to support the PTCO and get your Holiday Gift Cards
VIDEO for purchasing scrip from Raise Right
| |
|
Alumni Updates
Attention: Current School families who have children that are SSCS Alumni
Please help us follow the success of our former students. Kindly share with us updates on how your SSCS graduate is doing in school, in their profession or in pursuing their dreams. We want to be able to congratulate our alumni when they achieve amazing
things and wish them well when they venture into something new and exciting.
A few lines providing name, year graduated from SSCS and update should be sent to ngallagher@sscsfl.org
| | |
|
Please join us for BINGO nights!
| | |
Click here for Risse Brothers uniform store.
| |
|
We still have dates available!
03/05/23, 03/12/23, and 04/30/23. Please sign-up using link below.
Own The Avenue is a year-round fundraiser for the PTCO and gives you a great way to give your child a shout out for the school community to see! Birthdays, achievements, any positive vibes and kudos are welcome, and they certainly make your student feel special!
The sign is located on the corner of our school parking lot and will be viewed and celebrated for the entire week. A PTCO member will be responsible for putting up the sign, and after the week is done the sign will be sent home with your student for you to keep or to reuse for another week in the future!
| |
|
|
How it works:
If you have an existing sign, the cost is $30 for the week. If we need to order a new sign, the cost is $50 for the week. Please make payments through the school's front office.
To sign up, please use the link below and more details will follow. Please note, new signs take up to 2 weeks to process and receive from our vendor. If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Maria Ayala at own.the.avenue.sscs@gmail.com.
Thank you in advance for your support!
IMPORTANT: Please note, this is a yearly fundraiser that is on a first come, first served basis (via
SignUpGenius). For example, if you purchase a sign this year for a specific week 9-4-22 thru 9-10-22, that same week is not guaranteed to you for future years. It is required that you sign up each school year if you wish to participate.
Sign-Up Genius Own the Avenue
| |
|
Everyone needs updated safe environment training and fingerprints in order to volunteer in the school or to chaperone a field trip. Safe environment and fingerprints are good for 5 years. Attached below are the instructions on how to get your safe environment certificate and to have your fingerprints done. If you have any questions please contact Karen Biase at kbiase@sscsfl.org or call the front office at ext. 1100. Click the link for information here regarding fingerprints. Click for the live link here. Click here for more information on safe environment and click here for the link.
| |
Check out our
Mustang News morning show!
|
You can join our Mustang News team each morning at 7:50 as we stream live on YouTube to begin the day with prayers, the pledge of allegiance, and news. Subscribe to our channel here.
| |
Join Amazon Smile and help
support SSCS!
| |
|
It's simple to give money back to SSCS when you shop on Amazon, and now is the perfect time to sign up!
Here's how:
1. Visit https://smile.amazon.com
2. Sign in with your Amazon.com credentials.
3. Choose a charitable organization to receive donations, or search for the charity of your choice.
4. Select your charity.
5. Start shopping!
6. Add a bookmark https://smile.amazon.com make it even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile.
| |
Like Us on Facebook and
Follow Us on Instagram
| |
Mission Statement
St. Stephen Catholic School is devoted to inspiring students to achieve their full academic potential while demonstrating a desire to continue Jesus' mission by applying Catholic morals, beliefs, values, and practices in their everyday lives. We are committed to motivating students to sustain a lifelong love of learning.
| | | | |
