Photo credit: Association Montessori International/USA
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Over Presidents’ Day weekend, 17 St. Catherine’s Montessori guides and administrators attended the
2019 AMI/USA Refresher Course & Workshops
in New Orleans. AMI/USA supports the objectives of the Association Montessori Internationale in the United States by helping children to attain their full potential according to the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori.
This annual, four-day gathering gives our leadership and teaching staff the opportunity to connect with other Montessorians, examine current education practices, and reflect on their knowledge and understanding of Montessori instruction through networking activities, lectures, presentations, and breakout sessions.
Attending the AMI/USA Refresher Course is an important part of the guide experience at SCM.
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It was an affirmation of the work that happens here every day and a reminder of what's truly important – supporting the development of the whole person and cultivating the intrinsic joy of learning
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Amy Lindsey, High School Guide
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This professional development opportunity is made possible in part by the generosity of the St. Catherine’s community and their contributions to the
SCM Fund
. These gifts help cover the costs of attending the refresher course, including workshop registrations, hotel accommodations, and continuing education credits.
Beyond the annual refresher course, SCM Fund contributions help support AMI membership fees, courses in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, program specific trainings in math, languages, college admissions, and music, among other topics.
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Friday, February 22
- Friends of the Garden Teaching Day, after drop off (Welcome Center)
Saturday, February 23
- GHCAA Track Meet, all day (Barnett Sports Complex)
- Sociables: Family Yoga, 10:00 AM-11:30 AM (Welcome Center)
Tuesday, February 26
- Friends of the Library Work Day, after drop-off (Library)
- AC Market Day, 3:00 – 5:00 PM (Outside the Welcome Center)
Wednesday, February 27
- Christian Meditation for Parents, 8:05 – 8:20 AM (Atrium)
Friday, March 1
- Friends of the Garden Work Day, after drop-off (Welcome Center)
Saturday, March 2
- Sociables: Bubble Soccer, 9:30 – 11:00 AM (Soccer Field)
- Sociables: Italian Wine Extravaganza, 7:00 – 10:00 PM (Matin Residence)
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Meet SCM’s New Real Estate Rebate Partner
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SCM parent Ashley Graves is our newest partner in the St. Catherine’s Montessori Real Estate Rebate Program. Started by alumni parents Wendy Wight and Jim Meyn in 2015, this valued fundraising source has raised nearly $12,000 for the school. Now under Ashley’s stewardship, the program will provide St. Catherine’s with 0.5 to 1% of the commission from a purchase or sale of an SCM family home. Additionally, when SCM families refer clients from outside the SCM community, the school will receive 0.25 to 0.5% of those commissions.
Click here
to learn more and contact Ashley to get started!
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On Saturday, February 16 the St. Catherine’s Montessori community joined with other Catholic school families to participate in the annual Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston's Steps 4 Students 5K Run/Walk. Team SCM members ran, walked, and snoozed, all in support of SCM’s Tuition Assistance Program. Decked out in our signature pink race day tees, our team of 411 made quite an impact, winning the prize for “Biggest Buzz.”
Once again, we were the overall fourth-largest team, and the largest among participating independent schools. St. Catherine’s is also the #1 fundraiser among independent schools - having raised $2,225 in donations without the support of a parish community.
We have three days and $6,788 to reach our total goal of $16,000.
Give online
now through this Friday, February 22
.
Click here
to see our medal winners and read more.
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Family Yoga
2 Family Tickets Available
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Bring your yoga mats if you have them and enjoy a morning of family yoga! BIG YOGA has donated 2 family instructors to come lead the course for us. Healthy food will be provided.
February 23, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Ticket Price
: $30/family
Maximum # of Attendees:
15 families
Location:
SCM Welcome
Center
Hosts:
Katherine Vo, Jennifer Taylor
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¡Fiesta Cubana!
7 Tickets Available
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Forget Havana, where stilettos, guayaberas and deep red lipstick with matching 1950s Oldsmobiles rule the night. Let’s instead go to Cuba’s countryside, “el campo”, to enjoy and celebrate the very roots of Cuban culture with an authentic “Guateque”; an informal gathering of good friends who come together to drink rum, play guitar, smoke cigars and enjoy delicious homestyle food. So put on your most comfortable pair of jeans, your most broken-in pair of boots, a super comfy flannel that you can Salsa the night away in (it’s not a true Cuban party without dancing!!), a cowboy hat, and then you will officially be a Cuban Guajiro and ready to join this party! ¡Azúcar! — Be ready to enjoy an authentic Cuban pig roast, with all the typical Cuban sides (vegetarian and non-pork options will also be available). Signature Drinks: Mojitos and Cuba Libres. A cigar bar, a DJ, with lots of Cuban music. The opportunity to play dominos, a favorite Cuban pastime And...for anyone who would like to watch how the pig is cooked in the Caja China, we welcome you to come early!
March 23, 2019 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Ticket Price
: $70/person
Maximum # of Attendees:
60
Location:
Barfuss Residence
Hosts:
Alba-MacDonald Family, Barfuss Family, Eddie Brito, Jordan Family, Tschen-Hickok Family, Visbal Family
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Please refer to the
Sociables Catalog
for more information on all parties, and contact Melissa Lopez at
[email protected]
to check on party availability and purchase tickets.
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The SCM Track Team is 46 Members Strong!
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Composed of 4th-9th year students, the team will compete in the track and field events organized by the Greater Houston Catholic Athletic Association (GHCAA). Races include the 100m, 200m, and individual and relay events, and the 800m and 1600m races. Students 6th year and above also can compete in discus, long jump, and shot put.
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INSIDE
and
OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
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Lower Elementary Cooking Day
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Last Thursday, Ms. Kristen's weekly cooking team made quesadillas, rice with cilantro, beans, and chocolate-dipped strawberries! The students plan every aspect of the meal from the menu selection, budget preparation, grocery shopping, cooking, and clean up. The grocery store trip is a planned Going Out, an out-of-school activity that begins at the Lower Elementary level, which gives students the opportunity to learn outside the four walls of the classroom, connect to the world around them, and gain responsibility.
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Welcome back to the High School Corner!
Our final stop during the Italian portion of our Greece and Italy trip was Rome, a city that is known both for its ancient past as well as its distinction as the center of Catholicism.
Click below to read/watch blogs and vlogs inspired by the city that birthed one of the greatest empires the world has ever seen!
Blogs:
Vlogs:
Thank you for reading, and we will be back next week!
Jacob B.
High School Corner Committee Member
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The Goarmons have welcomed a new member to their family. Kika and Benny have a new baby brother, Joao Luis Goarmon!
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[email protected]
by
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