March 26 2026 | Volume 44, Issue 27

🌌 Step Into the Galaxy — Dress the Part & Win Big! 🎭

Auction Costume Contest!

Get ready to bring your imagination to life at this year’s Galactic Gala! One of the most exciting highlights of the evening will be our Costume Contest, where creativity, character, and a little intergalactic flair take center stage.

This year’s theme invites you to become your own character in a galaxy far, far away. Think beyond the ordinary—this is your chance to step into a role and create a story through your look!

✨ Need some inspiration?

• Aliens, creatures, and beings of all kinds
• Smugglers, pilots, bounty hunters, and outlaws
• Galactic gangsters or mysterious travelers
• Western-inspired adventurers with a sci-fi twist

👗 Style Tips to Get You Started:

• Layer up with vests, khaki jackets, ponchos, or capes
• Add straps, belts, and goggles for that rugged explorer feel
• Channel “wasteland” or “desert planet” vibes with earth tones
• Playa-inspired outfits fit right in!
• A little face paint or a bold, alien hairstyle can go a long way

Whether you go all-out or keep it simple, the key is creativity and fun. You don’t need a full costume—just a few thoughtful elements can transform your look into something truly out of this world.



Don’t miss your chance to be part of the spectacle—dress up, step into character, and make this a night to remember!

🚀 Auction Item of the Week:

Game Night Just Leveled Up! 🎲

Looking for a fun-filled evening that brings everyone together? This week’s featured auction bundle is the ultimate Game Night Collection—perfect for families, friends, or even a lively classroom gathering!

This exciting bundle includes:

• Jumbo Sequence – A larger-than-life version of the classic strategy game, perfect for team play and big fun
• Cranium Turbo Edition – A fast-paced mix of creativity, trivia, acting, and problem-solving that gets everyone involved
• Decades of Trivia (80’s to Today) – Test your knowledge across generations with engaging and nostalgic questions

Whether you’re strategizing, sketching, acting, or answering trivia, this bundle guarantees laughter, connection, and a little friendly competition. It’s a fantastic way to unplug, engage, and create lasting memories—something we value deeply in supporting the whole child.

📅 Saturday, May 2 | 6 PM

📍 St. Mary’s Cultural Center

👉 Buy Your Auction Tickets Now for Your Chance to Bid on This and Other Items!👈

SOCIAL STUDIES EXPO

Tonight, Thu., March 26th 7PM

Here’s what you need to know:

• 📅 When: Thursday, April 3rd at 7:00 PM (please arrive by 6:45 PM)
• 🍽️ Bring: A dish to share — we encourage ethnic foods that reflect your family’s heritage or your student’s project
• ⚠️ Important Food Notes:
  - Label your dish so guests know what it is
  - Bring your own serving utensils
• 👔 Attire: Since this is similar to a business presentation, appropriate attire includes:
  - Boys: Dress pants with a shirt or dressy sweater (jacket/tie optional)
  - Girls: Skirt or dress slacks with a blouse or sweater
• **Please no jeans, gym shoes, t-shirts, or evening gowns

We’re looking forward to a wonderful evening of culture, learning, and community!

NO SCHOOL

Teacher Workday

Fri., March 27th

There will be no school tomorrow. All Fridays following a school event will be a teacher workday.

JOIN US to CELEBRATE

March Achievements at Spirit Day!

Thu., April 2nd

Join us at 12:30 pm for lunch next Thursday, April 2nd as we come together to celebrate the achievements of our students during the month of March.

Lunch Invitation for Parents and Special Guests

Parents, we warmly welcome you and any special guests to join us for lunch on this special day. Sharing a meal together adds to the sense of community and makes the celebration even more meaningful. If you plan to attend, please inform Mr. Liou or Mrs. Dudek.

NO SCHOOL

SPRING BREAK

Fri., April 3rd - April 10th

🏗️ Register for a New Summer Camp!

Attend “Blueprints & Beyond!”

Design It. Build It. Bring It to Life

This summer, creativity meets craftsmanship in Blueprints & Beyond: A Design Adventure! Guided by Michelle, campers will step into the role of young architects as they design and build their own dream spaces—from cozy treehouses to imaginative hideaways.

What makes this camp unique? It’s a fully hands-on experience—no computers involved. Students will sketch, draft, and construct using real materials while learning foundational design skills like scale drawing, layout, and model building. Along the way, they’ll strengthen problem-solving skills, explore their creativity, and gain confidence in turning ideas into tangible creations.

📅 July 13 - July 17

💲 $450 per camper

💻 Register today at: bit.ly/SteppingstoneSC26 🎮

Annual Giving 2025-2026

We would like to thank everyone who made an Annual Giving donation in the 2025-2026 school year.

$5,000 to $9,999

$1,000 to $4,999

Chong & Yong Son

Dorothea Coffin

Fran Eldis

Shuh Yuan Liou & Shau Ching Tang

Yong Pan

$500 to $999

David Liou

Hedy Zablocki

Michelle Belt

Stepping Stones Wellness Center

$100 to $499

Chris Isberg

Joanne Chang

Joyce Li

Liqun Yang

Minghung Hsu

Simon Margules

$50 to $99

James & Alicia Phillips

Kroger's

Up to $50

Jason Roder

In Memoriam of Max Roder, from Fran Eldis

In-Kind

Volunteers

Auction Chair

Barbara Malnar-Styke

Auction Acquisitions

Michelle Belt

Dena Nehme

Brad Styke

SMART Center Chair

Dr. Reef Morse

Marketing

Jorge Contreras

WISHLIST



A subscription to Highlights Children's Magazine

https://shop.highlights.com/

Donated by Barbara Malnar-Styke

OMAX 1.3MP USB 2.0 C-Mount Microscope Camrea for Windows, Mac OS, and Linux

https://omaxmicroscope.com/products/a3513u

Donated by the Schiff family



ADOPT-A-SALMON

Thank you to our Adopt-A-Salmon donors ($10 per adopted salmon):

Dorothy Linzell -- adopted Fin & Barb

Aliya -- adopted Summer & Aggro

Mrs. Coffin -- adopted Angela, Ray, Nick & George

Dr. & Mrs. Morse -- adopted Isabella, Harrison, Sawyer, Rory, Oliver, Jax, Colette, Nadia & Sophie

Jacob - adopted Waffles, Pom Pom, Blanket and Major Meowser

Francis - Delta, Ay Mi Gato, Captain Rex

Aurelia & Elijah - Amethyst & Emerald

Mr. Roder - Louis, Moses, Jerome, & Samuel

Fran Eldis - Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Epsion, Zeta, Et, Theta, Iota, Kappa

Hedy Zablocki - Thateusz, Grazyna, Jeronym, Jadzia, Zbigniew