Spread love everywhere you go.

Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.

~ Mother Teresa

School Calendar



• October 16-November 10: Used Book Drive Donations - details below.
• October 21: Mother/Son Dance. Kendra Scott Event - details below.
• October 27: Early Dismissal Day-11:30 a.m. Trunk or Treat. Dress Code
• October 30: MTC Golf Tournament
• October 31: Halloween Dress Down Day. $5 suggested donation -details below.
• November 1: All Saints Day
• November 2: End of Trimester 1
• November 3: No School - Parent Teacher Conference Day
• November 10: Report Cards Emailed
• November 14: K-8 Awards Ceremony Trimester 1. Used Uniform Sale
• November 15: Class Photos
• November 17: Early Dismissal Day-11:30 a.m.
• November 20: Thanksgiving Holiday or Hurricane Make-up Day. Give The Gift of Peace This Christmas
• November 21: Thanksgiving Holiday or Hurricane Make-up Day. Give The Gift of Peace This Christmas
• November 22-24: Thanksgiving Holiday - No School. Give The Gift of Peace This Christmas. Give The Gift of Peace This Christmas
• November 27: Classes Resume
• November 30: Rescheduled Parent Meeting 6:00-7:00 pm - “Techniques to Add to Your Toolbox When Talking to Your Teen”
• View additional events here

School Hours

Full School Day: 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Early Dismissal Day: 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Book Fair

We would like to thank Mrs. Badaoui and all of our parent volunteers for their help with the book fair. It was a great success and the children enjoyed shopping for new books. Thank you for your time and effort in making the book fair a memorable experience for our students.

Science

Six grade science students completing their scientific method labs in class. Through this hands-on approach to learning, they have developed a deeper understanding of the scientific process and the role it plays in everyday life.

The Crusader Classic Golf Outing

Benefiting Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School

Monday, October 30, 2023, 12 p.m. shotgun start

Carrollwood Country Club



We need YOUR help in the final stretch! 

We need Beer and Gift Cards

https://signup.com/go/FJgAJhr

$20 = 1 service hour

Deadline to Play is next MONDAY (10/23)

https://mtctampa.org/golftickets/

$600 per Foursome; $150 per individual

Be a Family Hole Sponsor

https://mtctampa.org/product/hole-sponsor/

$100 per sponsorship = 5 service hours

Deadline for Sponsorship Signage is next MONDAY (10/23)

https://mtctampa.org/golfsponsors/

A few sponsorships remain! 

For questions, please contact event chairs: Adam Thomas: [email protected] Elizabeth McCollum: [email protected], Michelle Barron [email protected] 

Kendra Scott Event

Join us in-store on October 21 from 3-5pm at the Kendra Scott in Hyde Park Village for sweets, treats, and 20% of purchases will be donated back to MTC. If interested in volunteering as a parent representative for service hours during the in-store event, please contact Nicole Ousley:[email protected]

Click Here to View Flyer

Trunk or Treat

Today is the last day to register for Trunk or Treat. Registrants will receive an email confirming their registration number and parking location the week of the event.

 Click Here to Register

We are also in need of volunteers to help park cars at the event. 

 Click Here to Volunteer

Thank you for your support. The kids look forward to it every year! Click Here for Student Attire, Parent Participation Guidelines, Event Schedule.

Reminders:

NO blowup costumes for students

No carnival games or activities, it slows down the line and it is typically very hot.

Used Book Drive

Our 2nd & 3rd-grade classes are hosting a book drive as part of the Small Things Great Love initiative. Each grade will sponsor an activity to raise funds for a charity of their choice. This is an excellent opportunity to support our young readers and help them grow their love of reading. We are seeking donations of gently-used children's books which can be placed on the table outside of the school office between October 16^th and October 31st. This is a change from November 10th. For any questions, please contact Mrs. McKenzie at [email protected]. Thank you for your generosity and support!

Halloween Dress Down Day

A $5 donation is recommended for a Halloween dress down day on Tuesday, October 31^st. The money will go towards food and beverage purchases to serve the homeless at Tampa Hope. Thank you for your generosity and support.

Halloween Dress Down Day - Tuesday October 31

• Shirt: Appropriate Halloween/Fall color Shirt
• Slacks: Pants - Jeans (no ripped jeans), school pants or school shorts. No PE shorts or leggings. 
• Shoes - School shoes or sneakers. 

Scary Grams!

Do you want to send your pumpkin something special? Send a little note and lollipop to your child, friend, or teacher! Buy a scary gram and it will be delivered on Tuesday, October 31! All proceeds will benefit the MTC National Junior Honor Society.

Click Here for Flyer

Altar Server Training for Current Altar Servers

We are having a refresher altar server training. All current altar servers should attend. We will have lunch from 11:30a.m.-12:00 p.m. and the training from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Students must bring a lunch and should be picked up at the church at 1:30. For questions, contact Mrs. Lisa Ryba at [email protected]

Click Here to Register

Incoming Siblings

If you have a sibling who is planning to attend MTC for the next academic year (2024-2025), please inform us as soon as possible. Siblings of current students receive priority in the admissions process. However, we require notification by Friday, December 15^th. To notify us, please fill out the form below. Once we receive your notification, Mrs. DeMicheli will reach out to you with the next steps.

Click Here to View Form

Current Student Enrollment for Next Year

At MTC, we are happy to offer continuous enrollment, which means that there is no need to re-enroll each year. However, we do ask that all families login to the FACTS family portal during this time to ensure that their contact information is up to date. Additionally, please review the following information regarding the re-enrollment fee for the 2024-2025 school year.

Re-Enrollment Fee for the 24-25 School Year

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we want to remind you that a re-enrollment fee of $600 per student will be assessed. This fee is non-refundable and is used for books, curriculum, and technology. Paying the re-enrollment fee secures a spot for your child for the next school year.

Starting this year, the re-enrollment fee will be collected in one installment due on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. If your incidental billing is on auto pay, the fee will be automatically deducted on the due date. If not, please log into your incidental billing account to manually pay the fee.

We kindly remind families who will not be returning to notify us at least one week before the re-enrollment fee is due. Families that notify us after Wednesday, January 31, 2024 are responsible for the non-refundable $600 re-enrollment fee and potentially the first month of the 24-25 school year tuition. To notify us, please email Mrs. DeMicheli at [email protected]

We appreciate your continued support and partnership in ensuring a successful academic year for your child. If you have any questions or concerns about the re-enrollment process, please don't hesitate to reach out to Mrs. DeMicheli.

Volunteer Opportunities and Teacher Wish Lists

• Teacher Wish Lists
• Recess Equipment
• Technology
• Home School Association (HSA) Events

Resources

• Absence Form
• Choir Club - 4th-8th grade students.
• Athletics
• FACTS
• FACTS Family Portal
• Early Check Out
• Math Homework Helpers
• Medication at School
• Lunch
• Parents Website (password: mtccrusaders)
• Previous Newsletters
• Rainy Day and Heat Dismissal
• School Calendar
• School Hours
• Service Club - 5th-8th grade students.
• Service Hours
• Spirit Day Attire
• Volunteers on Campus

Keep Me Home If...

Please help us reduce illness exposure to our classmates and teachers and keep your kids home if they exhibit any signs and symptoms of sickness. We want everyone to stay safe and healthy. Keep your child at home if he/she...

• Has a fever, has vomited, has diarrhea, is coughing or sneezing, has lice, has a rash, does not feel well and cannot participate in normal activities, has been sick over the weekend and is still exhibiting symptoms.

Slow Down when you arrive and leave campus - This is VERY important!!!!

We urge you to please slow down when you arrive and leave campus. We each share in the responsibility to keep everyone safe. A costly accident or injury is not worth the few minutes saved by speeding. Please do not turn into the housing development/Salvation Army at the intersection of Van Dyke/Lakeshore to avoid the left turn signal.

Accessing Academic Grades

All academic grades are published in RenWeb except for Library/Media Skills (Accelerated Reader) grades. Click Here to Access All Grade Information

MTC Business Directory

MTC is blessed to have so many successful, entrepreneurial and creative parents and alumni. Click Here to View Directory. Click Here to Participate

MTC Family Handbook

The purpose of the MTC Handbook is to acquaint students and parents with general school information and procedures. Please review this handbook as a family and discuss the purpose of school, the value of education, and the importance of positive behavior. We know you share our commitment to academic excellence and positive growth. 

FACTS

FACTS is the school management system that MTC uses for enrollment, student information, and financial management. Parents use the FACTS Family Portal to access student grades, update household contact information, and view financial and tuition information. We want to clarify that Renweb was the previous name of FACTS, so if you hear the term Renweb, we are referring to the FACTS Family Portal. We want to ensure that you are aware so that you don't miss any important information.