Thanks to all who attended the Welcome Back Parent Event on Friday, September 7. The morning was full of energy and excitement about the new school year. The meeting included remarks from Head of School Susan Tracy, an opportunity to learn more about PSO committees and upcoming volunteer opportunities and events, and a viewing of a film about our first year at Japhet Creek – produced by our High School students!

If you were unable to attend or would like to review the information again, visit the SCM website to view  Susan’s opening remarks and the Japhet Creek video , get involved with a  PSO committee , or support the school through  fundraising opportunities .
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thursday, September 13
  • Varsity Soccer HOME Game, 4:30 PM (Soccer Field)
  • High School Open House, 5:30 PM (High School)

Friday, September 14
  • PSO New Parent Welcome Committee Morning Children Playdate, 11:30 AM (Soccer Field)
  • C-Team Soccer HOME Game, 4:30 PM (Soccer Field)

Saturday, September 15
  • Saturday Soccer, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM (Soccer Field)
  • Ms. Veronica’s Lower Elementary Potluck, 6:00 PM

Monday, September 17
  • Varsity Volleyball HOME Game, 4:30 PM (Gym)

Tuesday, September 18
  • Friends of the Library Work Day, after drop-off (Library)
  • Varsity Soccer HOME Game, 4:30 PM (Soccer Field)

Wednesday, September 19
  • Steps 4 Students Registration opens
  • Christian Meditation for Parents, 8:05 AM (Atrium)
  • Mass, 1:30 PM (Gym)
  • C-Team Volleyball AWAY Game, 4:30 PM
  • Varsity Volleyball AWAY Game, 5:30 PM
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Interested in learning more about the Atrium?   
Thank you to everyone who attended this morning’s Parent Education event, Introduction to the Atrium. Please check out the books we have available in the SCM Parent Library for more information. Just sign out the book, and it is yours to borrow. The books related to the Atrium are located on the top shelf.

There also are monthly newsletters on the prayer table in the Welcome Center and pamphlets on the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd at the front desk. Please visit  www.cgsusa.org for more information and resources.
Volunteer Coaches Needed for Saturday Soccer
The PSO Friends of Athletics is looking for volunteers to help with Saturday Soccer. Parents and students in the AC or HS are encouraged to contact Courtney Lerch.

Saturday Soccer is St. Catherine’s soccer program for Primary and Lower Elementary students. Led by the PSO Friends of Athletics, this non-competitive league allows younger children to learn beginner soccer skills. For more information about Saturday Soccer or to register, click here .
ADVANCING THE MISSION
Learn more about the
2018-2019 SCM Fund
Sign up to host a Sociable or
share an event idea
Purchase your table by Friday to appear on the gala invitation
Registration opens Sept. 19
SPORTS
Varsity Soccer will have their first game of the season on  Thursday, September 13 at 4:30 PM , and C-Team Soccer will have their first game of the season on  Friday, September 14 at 4:30 PM . Everyone is invited to come out to the Soccer Field and support our student athletes.

The C-Team and Varsity Volleyball teams played their first home games versus Our Lady of Fatima last Friday. The C-Team Blue Squad won their first game, and the Varsity team rallied, but came up unsuccessful—their next game is  today at 4:30 PM against St. Clair of Assisi in the Gym.
PSO ACTIVITIES
PSO Spotlight: Friends of the Garden
PSO Friends of the Garden meets every Friday morning after drop-off to assist SCM Naturalist Blas Espinosa with any of the school's gardening needs. Examples of previous Garden Work Day projects include caring or tending the fruit trees in the orchard and around campus, helping with classroom gardening projects, beautifying outdoor spaces in preparation for school events, setting up new beds, and harvesting herbs and produce. 

The first Garden Work Day of the school year is this  Friday, September 14 . Please meet Blas in the Welcome Center after drop-off. We hope you will join us!

Additionally, the last Friday of every month is devoted to  Garden Teaching Day , in which Blas leads a garden session teaching different gardening techniques and information on harvesting.
Play Date for AM Dismissal Children
On Friday, September 14 new and returning 11:30 AM Dismissal children (and their parents too!) are invited to join the PSO New Parent Welcome Committee for an informal play date on the Soccer Field.

Please drive through the carpool line to pick up your child as usual, then park and enter through the front door of the school to join us on the soccer field. We hope to see you there!
Upcoming PSO Activities: 
  • Friday, September 14: First Friends of the Garden Work Day after drop-off (Welcome Center)
  • Friday, September 14: AM Children Play Date at 11:30 AM (Soccer Field)
  • Tuesday, September 18: Friends of the Library Work Day after drop-off (Library)
  • Wednesday, September 19: Christian Meditation for Parents 8:05-8:25 AM(Atrium)
  • Friday, September 21: First PSO Meeting at 8:30 AM (Gym)
  • Friday, October 5: PSO Book Club Meeting at 8:30 AM (Gym)
STUDENT INSIGHTS
Last week, both Upper Elementary classes had their first cooking day of the school year.
If you would like to submit something to be considered for inclusion in the Globe on Wednesdays, please send it for approval by  noon on Mondays  to  [email protected] .
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