April 15, 2020
Virtual Spring Fling
Connecting with family and friends has taken on a new meaning, and maintaining community is just as important today as it was last year. We just find ourselves using more technology and a lot more creativity.

In that spirit, this idea for Virtual Spring Fling was born. Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 25 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM and stay tuned for more information from VSF Chair Sarah Scherschel. We can promise that Nuri Nuri is already working on a magical musical playlist for the date!
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
A Virtual Grandparents & Special Friends Day
SCM grandparents play a special role in the lives of all of our students. Our annual Grandparents & Special Friends Day event would have been held last Thursday, but just because we were unable gather does not mean the day went unnoticed.

Each grandparent listed in our RenWeb family records received a personalized e-card on April 9 featuring photos of their grandchildren enjoying a St. Catherine's school day. We hope these cards were a bright spot in the day and conveyed just how much we appreciate our SCM grandparents.

Please contact us at [email protected] if your child's grandparent did not receive an e-card in their inbox.
Square 1 Art
Did you know you can now search online for your child's art code and ship items directly to your home?

Simply visit the  Square 1 Art shop site and click "Find Your Child's Art." Search by entering the state, school name and your child's name, and their artworks and access codes will appear. Once you have the codes, you can view and purchase custom products featuring your child’s art and ship the items directly to your home. Order before April 24 to ensure delivery before Mother’s Day.

If you have questions, or need anything at all, please contact customer care at [email protected] , (888) 332-3294x1 or at Customer Care Online .

Stay safe and healthy,

Melissa Meingast
Square 1 Art Coordinator
St. Catherine's Montessori
Help Create a Piece of St. Catherine's History
We are asking anyone who is interested (children, parents, grandparents, faculty, and staff) to sew a square to be used to create our "At Home Together" quilt, which will hang in the library after we return to school. Guidelines: Use a 6” x 6” piece of solid white, off-white or pastel fabric to stitch or applique.

Read more for a stitch guide and for information on how to make an embroidery hoop at home.
OUR FAITH IN ACTION
Sister Theresa Josephine would like to share a video created by the Word on Fire Institute.

In this interview, Word of Fire's director, Jared Zimmerer, discusses the pandemic and the particulars of COVID-19 with Dr. Tod Worner. Dr. Worner is a practicing internal medicine physician and the managing editor of Evangelization & Culture , the Journal of the Word on Fire Institute.

Click here to watch their discussion.
View the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston's online Mass and Liturgy schedule.
INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
Easter Weekend Photos in the Together Apart Photo Gallery
We hope that Holy Week allowed us all to slow down a little and spend quality time with our families. Although we may not have shared Easter Sunday with everyone who would typically join us, St. Catherine's families found ways to enjoy the day and make lasting memories with loved ones.

Click here to see new photos in the Together Apart photo album. Please continue to send us your photos and videos to [email protected] .
THE BOOK NOOK
Story Time from the High School
A good story is something to share with others. The SCM High School students have been revisiting some of their favorite childhood stories and picking out the ones that made the biggest impact.

Click the image to watch Sophia, SCM Class of 2020, read aloud her favorite book from when she was young, Fritz and the Beautiful Horses by Jan Brett.

Check back here next week to hear Little Green by Keith Baker.
SCM Library Manager Sarah Lewis would like to share this Library Journal article about how to organize a home library for young children.
HEALTH & FITNESS
Coach Lewis is back with another uplifting message and some helpful workout information for students of all ages. Click the image to hear him encourage us to work hard and stay in shape.

Workout information for:

GARDEN TIPS
Take a Virtual Tour of the SCM Orchard
Blas Espinosa, SCM's naturalist, would like to share this video of his nature walk in the SCM orchard. Click the image and learn about how he and a team of parent volunteers tend to our beautiful orchard.

Blas is also here to help. Send your garden related questions to him at [email protected] .
TECH TALK
Home Internet Speed
With many families working and learning from home you may find your internet speed is slower than usual. Bruce Moses, SCM's IT manager, has found some great web articles on how to improve your home internet speed.

Click here for an article from Gizmodo and click here for an article from Science Alert .
HIGH SCHOOL CORNER
Time To Bake Bread
Welcome back to the High School Corner!

This week, follow Sophia along as she makes banana bread at her house. You should try the recipe too!

We hope you come back next week to learn about how we have been integrating the COVID-19 pandemic into classes ranging from Literature Seminar to Humanities to Theology to Current Events.

Thank you for reading and watching!
Jacob B. and Sophia D.
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