October 14, 2021

Important updates in this week's Tidbits:

Volunteer Opportunities
Trunk Or Treat
BOO Grams
Christmas Card Contest
Mustang Sports
Principal's Points
Good Afternoon St. Stephen Families,

October is devoted to the Rosary and our students have been praying a decade of the rosary each day. Pope John Paul II called the Rosary his favorite prayer, in which we meditate with Mary upon the mysteries which she as a mother meditated on in her heart. In this month of October, let us consider this beautiful prayer of the Rosary as a means that we too can use in order to draw closer to Jesus and Mary by meditating on the great mysteries of our salvation.

Today's Tidbits is filled with many Holiday Happenings. There is even talk about Christmas! Please be sure to read through the entire newsletter to stay informed.

Peace,

Linda Umoh
Upcoming Events
Oct. 29 - Jean Day/Halloween Shirt
Oct. 29 - Marvelous Mustang
Oct. 29 - Trunk Or Treat
Nov. 12 - Noon Dismissal
Nov. 13-14 - Holy Card Weekend
Nov. 15 - Holy Card Free Dress
Nov. 19 - Fall Shirt/Jean Day
Nov. 22 - 26 - Thanksgiving Holiday No School
The 2021 SSCS Christmas Card Contest is Here!

Calling all student artists:
All students are invited to participate in the annual SSCS Christmas Card Contest. Card designs should reflect the seasons of Advent or Christmas and the birth of our Lord. Students should use a plain white 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper. The winning design will be printed on Christmas cards sent out by the school to individuals and schools throughout the Diocese. The student will also receive a set of 25 cards with their design to send to family and friends. All submissions should be students' original artwork and should include the student’s name and grade written on the back in pencil. Designs must be submitted to the front office by Monday, November 1st. Drawings sent in after that date/time will not be considered.
Mustang Parents, there was a google form shared with you regarding BOO Grams. The form will allow you to buy BOO Grams for your child and their friends. This event will go on until October 17th. BOO Grams are different flavored tootsie pops wrapped in a ghost paper made by the student council. This is a great way to celebrate Halloween around the school while supporting our SSCS Student Council! Each BOO Gram will cost $1.The BOO Grams will be passed out by the teachers on October 29th. You may also click on the form below.

Trunk or Treat is Back!
  Friday, October 29 6 to 7:30 PM
 Voted the Most Fun Event of the School Year

Get ready for Trunk or Treat! Great fun for all SSCS Families. Decorated cars can begin arriving at 5:30 PM and must be ready to spook the ghosts n goblins by 6:PM. No decorated cars will be permitted into the Trunk or Treat area after 6:PM. Cars arriving for treats can begin arriving at 6:PM. The Knight of Columbus will be directing the parking. Decorated cars can not exit until 7:30 PM. Middle School will provide games and sell Halloween Glow Items, all proceeds will benefit the Student Council. Cash Only Please! The PTCO will be selling Mustang Spirit Items to benefit the PTCO, also Cash Only. Thanks to our SSCS DJ, Mr. Medina, for supplying the music. PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED FOR THE BEST DECORATED CAR AND THE RUNNER UP, compliments of the PTCO.

If you intend to be a decorated vehicle, please sign up here so we have an approximate number of vehicles in attendance.



First time ever, SSCS offers FOOD TRUCK goodies to purchase at Trunk or Treat!
MUSTANG SPORTS
COED SOCCER:  The Mustangs have lost their last two games to Christ the King 5-0, and Nativity 7-0. The playoffs start Monday with an away game against St Lawrence or Mother Teresa at 4:00. The opponent will be decided after today's league games.  
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL:  The varsity has lost their last two matches to St Lawrence two games to zero, and to Nativity two games to zero. The varsity has their last regular season match Tuesday against Corpus Christi at Christ the King at 4:00. The varsity playoffs are October 25-28.  The JV beat St Lawrence two games to zero but lost a tough match to Nativity two games to one. The JV Jamboree is Saturday at Christ the King. The Mustangs have four matches. Trinity Charter School at 9:05, Christ the King-White at 9:40, Mother Teresa at 10:50, and Christ the King-Red at 11:25. The JV's last match of the season is Tuesday against Christ the King-Red at Christ the King at 5:00.   
The league administrators made a change to the sports season schedule this year. The next sports will be girls’ varsity flag football and boys JV and varsity track. Girls flag football is for girls in 6th-8th grade. Boys’ track is for 5th-8th grade. Tryouts and practices for both sports will start the week of November 1-5.  I am excited and pleased to announce that Coach McRae has committed to coach girls flag football again this season. Coach Green will coach boys’ track.
Here is the updated timeline for league sports:
Next-girls varsity flag football and boys' JV and varsity track
Winter-girls JV and varsity basketball and boys’ varsity flag football
Spring-girls JV and varsity track and boys' JV and varsity basketball

GO MUSTANGS
Coach Green
Decoration Volunteers Needed for our Making Waves Event on November 12th.
Please see the Sign-Up Genius Link below to sign up!! Once you are signed up the team will reach out with the next steps.
We appreciate your help! 
40 Days for Life Prayer Campaign
We invite you to participate in the 40 Days for Life Prayer Campaign. The Diocese of St. Petersburgh is once again sponsoring the 40 Days for Life vigil from September 22nd to October 31st at 2010 E. Fletcher Ave, Tampa. Click on the attached 40 Days for Life suggested daily prayer intentions as well as a letter from the St. Stephen Respect LIFE Ministry with daily prayers for our elementary children.
Come out and support the Men's Club at their
28th Annual
Men's Club Golf Scramble.

When: November 6, 2021
Course: Summerfield Crossings Golf Club
Sign In: Begins at 11:30 a.m.
Tee Time: 1:00 p.m.

To register or become a sponsor of the event please visit,
Black Friday is coming!
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 before you do all of your holiday shopping!
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!
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Public Library Haal Pass
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