Important updates in this weeks Tidbits:
Picture day
Birthday Free Dress Pass
Angels Among Us
PIK My Kid Tips
Fall Fun Run
Confirmation meeting
Class Room and Fun Wish Lists
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Good Afternoon St. Stephen families,
We had another carline success this week! By starting 5 minutes early and making a few adjustments, the morning carline is done by 7:40. Thank you, everyone, for helping to make this happen.
Don't forget that tomorrow, Sept. 4, is a half-day, and school is closed on Monday. Dismissal will be at noon, and we will be using PikMyKid just like on regular school days.
Bishop Parkes asks all parishes in the diocese to pray for an end to racism in our communities and country on Wednesday, September 9th, the Memorial of St. Peter Claver, the 17th century Jesuit priest who ministered to enslaved Africans in Colombia. This will also be our fist in-person Mass at church. On Sept. 9, grades 6-8 will attend Mass at 9:45 am hosted by our 8th-grade students. The Mass will only be for the students and their teachers. Parents of 8th graders are invited to join since that class is hosting the Mass. The church will be locked at 9:45 so that no one else may attend. Parents may attend only when their child's class is hosting Mass.
The Office of Catholic Schools has asked schools to conduct a one-day student appeal to help our brothers and sisters in the Diocese of Lake Charles. Teachers will be discussing the devastation with students on Tuesday in Religion class, and then we are asking students to bring in a donation on Wed., Sept. 9 to help those who suffered due to Hurricane Laura. While we all have our challenges right now, we are called to help those whose needs are more significant. Every student who brings in a donation on Wednesday may also have a free dress day, the same day. We are asking that the donation be at least $1.00 but any donation is appreciated.
Finally, I have some sad news to share. Our middle school math and science teacher, Amy Lamvermeyer will be leaving the school. Her last day is Sept. 18. She is pursuing an opportunity that presented itself that works best for her and her family, and she will be greatly missed. We are working hard to find a replacement and appreciate everyone spreading the word that a position is available. If you know anyone who may be interested, please have them email me at lumoh@sscsfl.org.
If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact me.
Peace and Blessings,
Linda Umoh
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Vernon Photography will be taking school pictures on Friday, September 11, 2020. Please send your student to school in their regular uniform, red polo, red dress, or plaid jumper for PK-5 and navy polo for middle school.
Due to COVID-19, we will be paperless. You WILL NOT receive an order form. We would encourage you to pay ONLINE with a credit card at www.VernonPhoto.com/Prepay
You can also access and download our order form here. If you cannot to go online, there are order forms in the school office for you to use. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Vernon Photography directly at: Support@vernonphoto.com
We have a new "OPT-IN" feature for Parents. Click here for information regarding school pictures.
- Know when Picture day is coming
- Get links to Online Payment & Order Form Download
- Get coupons for pictures
- Get information about your pictures should school close before they are delivered due to COVID-19
- Opt out at any time
On Picture Day:
- All of our photographers and assistants will be masked
- We will have hand sanitizer & a mirror available
- We will have "steps" located at 6' apart on the floor with directions for students as they prepare for photos
- We will do our best to stay as "touchless" as possible.
- In the event we need to assist a student, we will ask for permission to help them first.
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We are offering for the 2020/2021 school year the birthday free dress pass. The pass is $5, allowing your student to have free dress one day during the month of their birth. For those with Summer birthday, the pass may be used in May. If you would like to take advantage of this, please purchase these passes at the front office. |
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Angles Among Us 2019 apologizes for any auction items purchased or prizes won that could not be redeemed due to Covid. When Covid restrictions are waived, please contact ngallagher@sscsfl.org to discuss how Angles can provide your prize or purchase.
Thank you for your patience and support of Angels Among Us!
Watch for details about the 2021 Angels Valentine Gala to be held at the Palmetto Club in February.
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We would like to take a moment to remind everyone that you you must check in your student every morning and fill out the Covid- 19 Questionnaire.
Are you missing the Covid-19 questionnaire in the mornings?
The Covid-19 questionnaire must be answered every morning when you check your child in. We have noticed that not everyone is seeing these questions. To make the questions pop up, 1st click Check In, 2nd click on the check mark beside your child's name on the check in page, and 3rd if the questions do not pop up, click the check mark again.
Afternoon carline update: We are doing better each day! To help us move you through the queue more quickly, please do not announce on the app until you reach the PikMyKid stop sign. Announcing too early makes it harder to find your child's name on the list. Thank you!
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Have a Great Idea for the Fall Fun Run? |
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Help is needed to plan a Fall Fun Run. If you have an idea how this fundraiser can be new and exciting, PTCO NEEDS YOU! All parents are welcome to share their ideas and help make this event a success.
Help get the 20-21 school year started with a crazy and wild Fun Run!
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Please take a moment to look at our FUN WISH LIST. The FUN WISH LIST was created to help our students engage in more social interactions as they enjoy the fresh air during recess.
If you are able to help, kindly bring your donations to the front office. The items will be used by students based on the appropriate ages assigned to the item.
Thank you for your generosity!
FUN WISH LIST
Chalk
Jump Ropes
Frisbees
Soccer and Basket Balls
Crochet Set
Corn hole Game
Ring Toss
Putt Putt
Badminton
Toss Across
Hula Hoops – Small and Regular Sizes
Jumbo Dice
Bubble sticks
Garden Dirt for Pumpkin patch
Specifically for PRE K
Wagon and Playground Balls
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Birthday Treat Ice Cream Order Form |
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Birthdays are a special event for your child and we want to help you celebrate this day. This year a few changes have been made to this program, in order to ensure the safety of our students. In order to make accommodations for these circumstances, the following form is required and must be submitted to the homeroom teacher. Teachers will notify parents of approval. Pre-packaged ice cream sundaes may be purchased for the class by completing the information below and sending in payment. No other treats will be allowed. ALL REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE REQUESTED DATE SO ICE CREAM CAN BE PURCHASED IN TIME.
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Parent Confirmation Meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 9 beginning at 6:30 – 7:30 pm at the Main Church.
Please be sure to have your face mask on before entering the Church. We also ask that you adhere to the CDC guidelines regarding social distancing.
Parents we will need your youth to be registered in our Confirmation Program before attending the parent meeting – thank you!
For St. Stephen Catholic School 8th grade families: 8th Grade Youth should have brought home a Sacrament Registration Preparation Form for Confirmation last week. Please contact the Faith Formation Office (813) 671-4434 if you did not receive this registration.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Faith Formation Office at (813) 671-4434 and ask for Sue Haines.
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Amazon Wish List: Please donate to help keep our students safe - Only a few more items needed! |
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Thanks to the generosity of many of our school families, we have already met the need in several of our grades! We still have some books left to be purchased in the grades below. Thank you for being awesome, Mustang Families!
If you use Amazon Smile, the school will get a percentage of the cost of the book as a donation.
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