Our mission at St Cecilia Catholic School is the ongoing Catholic formation and education of the whole child in mind, heart, and spirit, in preparation for an adult life of commitment and service.

Week At-A-Glance


Saturday, Nov. 2nd and Sunday, Nov. 3rd

Mon. Nov. 4th
4:15pm / Boys Basketball Home Game vs. St. Laurence

Tuesday, Nov. 5th
8:30pm / 1st Grade Field Trip to Dewberry Farms
4:30pm / Girls Basketball Away Game at St. Laurence

Wednesday, Nov. 6th
St. Cecilia Catholic School Spirit Day
8:00am / Weekly Wednesday Assembly
8:30am / 4th Grade Field Trip to George Ranch Historical Ranch
11:30am / Java with Jeff 2nd Quarter Update
1:05pm / Student Council Monthly Meeting

Thursday, Nov. 7th
8am / Praying Parents Rosary Group
4pm / Girls Basketball Home Game vs. St. Thomas More
4:30pm / Boys Basketball Away Game at St. Thomas More

Friday, Nov. 8th
8:15am / All School Mass
2:00pm / 8th Grade Powder Puff Game
8th Grade Powder Puff Game - Friday, Nov. 8th
Are you ready for some football? The 8th grade ladies are ready for their turn to gain some yards and score some points in this annual gridiron classic. You won't want to miss the 8th grade boys as the official cheering squads for each team. The game will be played on Friday, November 8th at 2:00pm on the St. Cecilia field. Not only is the game played for fun, but also to support a local charity. This year the 8th graders have selected "Books Between Kids". Admission to the game is either a book, or small monetary donation for the agency so they can purchase books for at-risk students in Houston (this is encouraged, but not required). We hope you can join us for this fun tradition and support the 8th grade class as they work to support improving literacy for students with less resources. 
Freeman Photography Yearbook Photo Re-Takes on Nov. 15th
Freeman Photography will be on campus Nov. 15th for anyone (students or faculty) who want a re-take. Please note, re-takes should only be requested for a legitimate photographic reason and student/faculty must return entire original package, in the Freeman picture envelope, to the photographer. Thank you.
2019 Christmas Card Design Contest
It’s time to design this year’s Christmas card for St. Cecilia Catholic School and EVERY student is eligible to submit an entry
Click HERE for Design Template.
 
Important design guideline information:
1. Must be religious theme.
2. Must include the words: St. Cecilia Catholic School (please do not abbreviate the school’s name as SCCS).
3. Design layout can be horizontal or vertical.

Entry Deadline is Wednesday, November 13 th , 2019. Please turn in submissions to the student's homeroom teacher.
Quarterly Java with Jeff - Lunch

Please join Mr. Matthews for his quarterly
update, highlighting how we support students in a digital age, on Weds., Nov. 6th at 11:30am. Please register for the first quarterly "Java With Jeff" - on Wednesday, November 6th. The school will provide light lunch and refreshments since this event is from 11:30AM to approximately 1PM
St. Cecilia Catholic School Redesigned School Website Launch
We are excited to announce that early next week, St. Cecilia Catholic School will be launching a redesigned school website. The website address will remain the same – https://saintceciliacatholicschool.org – but the website will have an updated design. The design process, updating of content, and review have been taking place over the last few months. The goal of this redesign is to continue to improve communications and resources available to current and prospective families by making the website more user friendly, highlighting school programs, and marketing the school with an updated design. As we launch this redesign, we are still in transition on a few items; some content pages that are still being updated, and other minor changes we will complete next week as the new design is launched. More detailed information about specific updates to the website will be communicated next week when the launch is in progress. Thank you in advance for your patience as we make this exciting transition.
saint contest dove pic
We are Called to be Saints Contest

Enter the 2019 Saint Contest sponsored by the Catholic Families Committee.
·      The contest will run the first two weeks of November. You will receive a new clue each week.
·      The completed clue sheet must be turned into the front office by 3:15pm. Week One entries are due Nov 8th and Week Two entries are due Nov 15th.
·      Winners will be chosen as follows: One winner will be drawn from all correct entries for the week. There will be one winner from each of the following groups: 
·      K through 2nd Grade; 3rd through 5th Grade; and 6th through 8th Grade. 
·      Winners will be announced each Monday morning, as well as, the name of the mystery Saint, Blessed or Venerable. 
·      The winner's pictures will be posted on the school bulletin board. BONUS- Everyone who participates in the contest and turns in a clue sheet will receive a prize!
·      Consult any source of reliable information: parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters, priests, nuns, friends, the internet, library and religious book stores. 
 
Enter the week one contest HERE
PSIA - Academic Competition
PSIA is the Private School Interscholastic Association that sponsors district and state academic competitions. We are excited to expand our offerings for academic competition “clubs” for the 2019-2020 school year in the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grades. Please click HERE for more information, and click HERE to register..
Tech Corner - Common Sense Media School Recognition
We are excited to announce that our school has achieved the Common Sense School Recognition. Saint Cecilia Catholic School has demonstrated its commitment to taking a whole-community approach to preparing its students to think critically and use technology responsibly to learn, create, and engage in the online world.  With the right support, kids can take ownership of their digital lives, engage with real issues, and change their communities for the better. The recognition acknowledges our school's commitment to creating a culture of digital citizenship. 

"We're honored to be recognized as a Common Sense School," said Principal Jeff Matthews. "By preparing our students to use technology safely and responsibly, we are providing them an opportunity to build lifelong habits to help them succeed in a tech-driven world."

To learn more about the criteria Saint Cecilia Catholic School met to become recognized as a Common Sense School, click HERE . 
Grandparents and Special Friends Day - Friday, Nov. 22nd
We are excited to welcome Grandparents and Special Friends on Friday, November 22 nd , 2019. Invitations have been mailed out to the grandparents that we have addresses for from the enrollment / re-enrollment process.

The day will begin with a reception in the Community Center - which will include student presentations as well as a welcome message from Principal Jeff Matthews - followed by Mass in the Church at 9:30AM, and lastly an opportunity for Grandparents and Special Guests to visit the classrooms starting at 10:30AM.

This is a noon dismissal day – so the day will be complete by 12PM. Please note – there is no Bridges this day as it is the last day of school before the Thanksgiving holiday break. Students need to be picked up in homeroom (this is a classroom pickup day, no carpool) at 12PM noon.

Also, please note that if a grandparent is unable to attend, a special friend (i.e. an aunt, uncle, family friend) is welcome to attend in their place. We do kindly ask that parents and siblings not attend as special guests. If a grandparent or special guest needs assistance, we understand that accompaniment may be necessary by a parent.

You can RSVP for your students grandparents or special friends HERE .
Welcoming Sunday Weekend - Nov. 2nd and Nov. 3rd
The first weekend of every month is Welcoming Sunday; the next Welcoming Sunday weekend is Nov. 2nd and Nov. 3rd. It is a time for St. Cecilia students to act as greeters for the Masses and they are no longer required to wear their uniforms to be greeters. Additionally, we are asking for the whole family to participate as greeters. Please click HERE for to sign up. 

St. Cecilia Catholic School - Substitute Teaching Opportunities
St. Cecilia Catholic School has an immediate need for substitute teachers. We need teachers for all grade levels, including Teacher Assistants. If you are interested in subbing, please contact Cindy Duca in the school office. Teachers must be have a degree and completed the Safe Environment training in order to be a lead teacher in the classroom. It is a wonderful way to share your talents. 
The St. Agnes Academy Tiger Girls Dance Team invites girls from Kinder through 8th Grade to join them for Friday Night Lights. Future Tiger Girls will receive fee entrance to the Strake Jesuit football game where they will participate in the pre-game victory line, perform stand routines with the dance team during the first half of the game, and watch the Tiger Girls half time performance from the sidelines. Click HERE for dates and details.
Come at 6:00PM to go on the Field and Meet Coach Richardson. ALL 6 th , 7 th and 8 th grade students will receive a “Future Lion” wrist band for free entry to all sporting events and receive a concession stand coupon when they check in at gate.Questions? Contact Admissions for more information
East Spring Branch Food Pantry -Thanksgiving Meal in a Bag
You can assist a family in need by purchasing groceries and placing the items purchased in a bag we will provide. If you would like to participate please pick up your grocery bag(s) with attached shopping list after masses November 2nd and 3rd. We encourage you to enclose a greeting in the bag. Bags will be combined with fresh produce, a chicken or a turkey. The food will be given to families recommended by 20 Spring Branch School counselors the week of Thanksgiving and the remaining will be given to families from the community. After filling one or two bags (if you are able), please return them to the church November 16-17, no later than November 20, 2019. If you are not able to purchase and fill the bags, please return them to the church.
Prayer Requests for our St. Cecilia Catholic School Community

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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