September 4, 2019
“Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.” 
—St. Catherine of Siena

“This quote resonates with our mission at St. Catherine’s to awaken in our students the awareness of their gifts and responsibilities as individuals in relationship with Jesus Christ and as stewards of the global community.”—Susan Tracy, Head of School.

At the August 30th Welcome Back Parent Meeting Head of School Susan Tracy welcomed many parents to the start of the school year by affirming their decision, with research and testimonials, to choose a Montessori education for their children. 

Click here to read highlights from the program.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday, September 4
  • Christian Meditation for Parents, 8:05 – 8:25 AM (Atrium)
  • Band rehearsal begins for returning 3rd-6th year players, 3:15 – 4:40 PM
  • C-Team Volleyball HOME Game, 4:30 PM (Gym)
  • Varsity Volleyball HOME Game, 5:30 PM (Gym)

Thursday, September 5
  • Varsity Soccer HOME Game, 4:30 PM (Soccer Field)

Friday, September 6
  • Ensemble rehearsal begins for 7th-12th year players, 2:30 – 4:30 PM
  • Varsity Volleyball AWAY Game, 4:30 PM (Holy Ghost School)
  • Mr. Snow’s UE Parent Potluck, 6:00 PM (Matin Residence)

Saturday, September 7
  • Ms. Annie’s Infant Community Parent Potluck, 11:00 AM (Tucker Residence)
  • Ms. Jenny’s Primary Parent Potluck, 5:30 PM (Maistry Residence)

Monday, September 9
  • Primary AM Gymnastics begins, 11:00 AM
  • C-Team Volleyball HOME Game, 4:30 PM (Gym)
  • Varsity Volleyball HOME Game, 5:30 PM (Gym)

Tuesday, September 10
  • Friends of the Library Work Day, after drop-off (Library)
  • Primary PM Gymnastics begins, 3:15 PM
  • Climate Caucus, 5:30 – 7:00 PM (Gym)

Wednesday, September 11
  • Christian Meditation for Parents, 8:05 – 8:25 AM (Atrium)
  • C-Team Volleyball AWAY Game, 4:30 PM (St. Christopher Catholic School)
  • Varsity Volleyball AWAY Game, 5:30 PM (St. Christopher Catholic School)
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
We Invite You to a Climate Caucus

On Tuesday, September 10 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM, St. Catherine’s Montessori is hosting a nonpartisan student-led climate caucus featuring moderators and panelists from SCM and other area high schools and universities. The event is open to all interested parties to discuss key climate and energy issues, and potential solutions to respond to climate change.

The goal is for students of different beliefs, backgrounds and interests to engage respectfully with one another, listen to opposing views and constructively discuss their opinions on the topics of climate and energy. Our students have invited a variety of state and local political candidates to attend as audience members and participate in a student-led Q&A session on these issues at the conclusion of the student panel.

Participating schools include: Strake Jesuit College Preparatory; Rice University;
The Emery/Weiner School; Memorial High School; Klein Collins High School; Lamar High School; and Sharpstown International High School.

Register by September 8 to attend.
Arrival and Dismissal Reminders

Drop-off and pick-up are important transitions in your child’s day, and we make every effort to encourage your child’s confidence and independence.

The following procedures are designed with your child’s needs in mind, along with the safety and efficiency of the carpool line.

  • Do not park in the carpool lane during arrivals or dismissals.
  • We ask that all parents stay in their vehicles during morning arrival and all dismissals (except Infant Community parents who pick up and drop off in the Welcome Center).
  • At dismissal, please use Link Valley to queue up for the carpool line. This prevents the line from backing up on Timberside Drive and extending towards the 610 freeway.
  • All students exit the passenger side.
  • Please arrange car seats accordingly.
  • Assistants and staff will be present at the curb during Primary drop-off to help students from the car and to ensure that students arrive in their classrooms. Initially, staff will walk children to their classrooms, but as children’s familiarity and independence progresses, they will walk to class by themselves.
  • If you need to conduct business inside the school, please park in the parking lot after you have allowed your child to be assisted from your car at the curb.
Register for Saturday Soccer  
 
Registration is still open for Primary and Lower Elementary students to sign-up for Saturday Soccer. There is still time to sign up on ParentsWeb > Resource Documents . Saturday Soccer starts on Saturday, September 21.
ADVANCING THE MISSON
Sociables Tickets Go on Sale Friday, September 20

Sociables Sign-up Day (and online tickets sales) is coming soon! Can’t wait to see what Sociables season has in store for community fun and fundraising this school year?

Here’s a sneak peak of two of the upcoming events:
Raindrops to Rainbows: An Active and Artistic Afternoon with Frame Dance (Primary Event)

Sunday, September 29, 2019 at 2:00 PM

Dance Educators Lydia Hance and Ashley Horn lead little ones from raindrop sprinkles to rainbow sparkles in an energetic one-hour movement class with emphasis on a little technique and a lot of creativity! Artistically innovative and always community-minded, Frame Dance Productions is a leader in the Houston arts scene and is excited for this opportunity to introduce St Catherine's students to the practice of contemporary dance. A healthy snack and collaborative art project follow class in the SCM gymnasium.
Tapas, Tempranillo, and Texas (Adult Event)

Saturday, March 28, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Prepare your palate for an evening of amazing Spanish and other Southern European wines...with a Texas twist! We will be comparing whites and red varietals from Spain, Portugal, and Southern Italy with their Texas Hill Country counterparts. Tasting notes and delicious Spanish tapas will accompany the wines.
SPORTS
SCM Soccer is Underway

The soccer season has started!

Last Friday, the C-Team and Varsity scrimmaged St. Vincent de Paul.

Click here to see your student-athletes in action.
PSO ACTIVITIES
SCM On a Whim Reminder

An invitation was extended from SCMOnaWhim@googlegroups.com on Monday, September 2 (check Spam/Junk Folder if you did not see it in your inbox). If you would like to join in this online community you must accept the invitation by September 9.

Important: New and returning families must accept the invitation. If you have received emails from this group for several years, you still need to accept this new link in order to remain in the Google group.

Click here to learn more about SCM On a Whim.
A Message from the PSO Book Club

We would like to know what you are interested in reading this school year, when you would like to discuss it, and learn how we could accommodate as many families as possible. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey .

Thank you,
Catherine, Misty, and Tracey
PSO Book Club Co-Chairs
Friends of the Garden

The PSO Friends of the Garden will have their first work day on Friday, August 6. Please meet us in the Welcome Center after morning drop-off.

Visit the the school website to view the garden work day schedule as well as the schedule and topics for the monthly garden teaching days .

Save the Date: October 5 is the Friends of the Garden Saturday Work Day. Help us prepare the grounds for PSO Fall Fest.
Friends of the Atrium Newsletter

Please click here to read the monthly newsletter on Saint Padre Pio .

All are welcome to join us on Wednesday mornings at 8:05 AM in the Atrium for Christian meditation.
First PSO Meeting of the School Year

Join us on Friday, September 13 in the gym for the first PSO meeting of the school year. Stop by after morning drop-off (8:15/8:30 AM) to hear about the upcoming school year and all of the events and activities organized by the PSO. Make sure to subscribe to the online calendar to keep up-to-date on events and activities throughout the school year.
HIGH SCHOOL CORNER
Why Host a Student Climate Caucus?

St. Catherine’s Montessori was asked by Energy Media to host a student-led climate caucus in order to give America’s youth the opportunity to speak up about issues that are of utmost importance to them, especially in the face of the upcoming presidential election. Students will be integrating their work in environmental science, government studies, and presentation skills to host the event, which will feature a student panel and student moderators. Please watch the following video in order to understand a little more about the event!  Registration is open through September 8. We hope you will join us!
Youth Climate Meetup: Film, Food, and Fest!

Dear SCM families, 

My name is Julia Lewis and I am a 10th grade student at SCM. The past couple months I have been working with Citizens Climate Lobby to plan a youth climate meetup with the Sunrise Movement, Mi Familia Vota, and the Houston Youth Climate Council. 

We will be showing four short films, including the film I produced for the From Knowing To Acting symposium last spring, followed by a film discussion. The second part of the event will involve visiting booths run by representatives from the organizations involved, making connections with other students taking action, and learning how to get involved and take action in your local community. 

It would be absolutely wonderful if some of the St. Catherine’s community could attend. Parents and students of all ages are welcome, although it would probably be most beneficial for students from Upper El through High School.

Please see the event flyer for more details.

Hope to see you there!

Julia Lewis
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