October 16, 2019
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday, October 16
  • Varsity Volleyball HOME Game DOUBLE HEADER, 4:30 PM (Gym)

Thursday, October 17
  • Individual Picture Day
  • Varsity Soccer HOME Game, 4:30 PM (Gym)
           
Friday, October 18
  • Friends of the Garden Work Day, after drop-off (Welcome Center)
  • In-Service Afternoon. Early Dismissal. After School Program Closed.
  • Varsity Volleyball AWAY Game, 4:30 PM (Our Lady of Guadalupe)
  • Montessori Journey, 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Saturday, October 19
  • Montessori Journey, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Saturday Soccer, 9:30 – 11:00 AM (Soccer Field)
  • PSO Fall Fest, 4:00 – 7:00 PM

Tuesday, October 22
  • Friends of the Library Work Day, after drop-off (Library)

Wednesday, October 23
  • Christian Meditation, 8:05 – 8:20 AM (Atrium)

Thursday, October 24
  • Traditional Class Photo Day + Individual Picture Retake Day

Friday, October 25
  • Friends of the Garden Work Day, after drop-off (Welcome Center)
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
REMINDER: Individual Picture Day – October 17
Individual Picture Day is on October 17, and class photos will be taken on October 24. Parents will receive a link by mid-November where they may view and purchase their child’s photos. Package pricing can be found here . Once ordered, photos will be shipped directly to parents.

Please note that the prices will increase to include an archival fee if an order is placed more than two weeks after the photo link is sent.

Photos will be shot using a traditional background (no green screen), and children who are absent on October 17 will have their individual picture taken on October 24.
Reminder: Drive Safely on Campus
Please observe the 15 mph speed limit on campus at all times. Children, families, staff, and visitors regularly cross the carpool lanes and spend time in the Dominican Peace Garden. For safety, it is essential that drivers on campus proceed slowly and carefully.
Early School Dismissal Procedure for Friday, October 18
 
  • Infant Community will be dismissed at 11:15-11:30 AM with their older SCM siblings in the Welcome Center.

  • All ½ day Primary will be dismissed at 11:30 AM with their older SCM siblings in the carpool line.

  • All full day Primary, Lower & Upper Elementary, AC and High School will be dismissed at 12:00 PM (unless they have an infant sibling or ½ day Primary sibling, then they will be dismissed at time stated above).

Please do not arrive before 11:50 AM for the 12:00 PM dismissal. In the event you arrive while 11:30 AM dismissal is in process, we will ask you to kindly circle the line until our 11:30 AM dismissal is complete.
 
We appreciate your patience with the dismissal process! As a reminder, there is no aftercare available on Friday, October 18.
ADVANCING THE MISSION
Did you know gifts to the SCM Fund help cover the cost of maintaining our buses?

St. Catherine's has 3 small buses to help with our many transportation needs—from classroom outings to after school sporting events. They are comfortable and fun to ride in with big windows for easy viewing and an enhanced air conditioner to keep it nice and cool inside.

Help keep our community rolling in style by making your annual gift to the SCM Fund !  
Sociables Spotlight

Sociables Sales Expanding to New Audiences Soon – Buy Your Tickets Now!
Sunset Rooftop Yoga
Open to Alumni, Alumni Parents, Grandparents
Take the opportunity to unwind under the Houston sky and sunset with yoga instructor Jim Phelps (from Yoga One studios) and a kirtan musician Ramnath who will play live music during the class. Jim runs a full moon yoga class monthly at this location and has made this special class available for our event. There will be a backup location at the same site in the event of inclement weather. Sunset that evening is 6:33 PM so we should have a beautiful sky and cool climate. Light refreshments will be available!
 
Note: Please bring your yoga mat and water bottle.

Saturday, November 2, 2019    5:30 – 7:00 PM
 
Level: Adults (Open to Alumni, Alumni Parents, Grandparents)
Ticket price: $25/person Maximum # of Attendees: 40
Location: Uptown Fitness; 1001 West Loop South
Hosts: Jennifer Taylor, Katherine Vo
Pokémon Card Trading Party
Party Added Just This Week!
Are you looking for a Charizard GX? Have you been holding onto a Blastoise GX, waiting for the right card to trade it for and add to your collection? Which of your Pokémon cards does the most damage? Bring your Pokémon cards and enjoy a fun day of trading! Each child will go home with a gift bag that will include a new GX to add to their Pokémon collection. Snacks and drinks will be provided!

Sunday, November 3, 2019 1:30 – 4:30 PM

Level: Lower Elementary (Open to Alumni)
Ticket Price: $35/person Maximum # of Attendees: 14
Location: Gubitz Residence
Hosts: Angie Gubitz, Megan Jordan
Please refer to the  Sociables Catalog for more information on all parties, and visit the Sociables Store to purchase your tickets.
INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
Cooking in Mr. Chris' Upper Elementary Class
Students in Mr. Chris' Upper Elementary Class take turns preparing meals for their classmates.

They plan the menu and budget, travel to the grocery store and prepare and serve the meal.
SPORTS
Varsity Soccer Secures Playoff Spot!

After last night's victory against Our Lady of Guadalupe, the SCM Varsity Soccer team has secured a place in the GHCAA Division 1A North playoffs.

We will host the first playoff game on Tuesday, October 22 at 4:30 PM on the soccer field. Come out and support your student athletes!

Click here to see the most recent soccer game photos and click here to see volleyball individual and team photos.
Basketball Season Begins in November
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You can register early by visiting  ParentsWeb > Resource Documents

As a reminder, your child must have an updated and current medical physical signed by a physician on file to participate on the basketball or track teams. The physicals are good for a calendar year.
MUSIC
This performance is free. Open Seating.
PSO ACTIVITIES
PSO Fall Fest is Saturday, October 19
Bring your favorite potluck dish & recipe to share (if you wish) and join the SCM community for good food, fun & fellowship!

We need just one more volunteer:

5:15 PM Drinks Supervisor - keep the drinks flowing!

Click here to volunteer at Fall Fest.
PSO Request: Pumpkins Needed
Fall decorations now adorn the entrance of the school. Please consider bringing a pumpkin or two to add to the decorations. Any size, shape, or color!
HIGH SCHOOL CORNER
Welcome back to the High School Corner! 

Tickets are now on sale for our production of Thornton Wilder's Our Town. Click here to buy your tickets.

We hope you will join us on November 8 at Mabee Teaching Theater on the campus of Houston Baptist University.

Click here for a behind the scenes video.

Thank you for reading (and watching)!
Jacob and Sophia
NEW ARRIVAL


Congratulations to the 
Collett Family  
on the birth of their baby boy,
Calbreth Nguyen Collett



Carlisle and Genevieve
have a new baby brother!
 
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