March 15th, 2024

2024 Gala Recap

"The Throwback" film written and directed by Alumnus Mario Garcia '88

is out this weekend!

Crusaderettes State Competition Domination

The Crusaderettes had a huge win at their State competition last weekend! They placed 1st in all categories Jazz, Hip Hop, Kick, and Pom. They also received a Choreography Award and a Technique Award. Their Hip Hop dance received the highest honor - The Judge's Award. The biggest accomplishment was placing overall and being named State Champions! Congrats, ladies!

Congratulations to our students

who attended the French State Open

Congratulations to our students

who attended the Spanish State Open

Congratulations to our amazing students! 21 trophies; 1st place in the skit category and second place in vocal by Isabella Smith! We are proud of our students! 

BEST Club collected 50 Easter baskets supporting a drive with Catholic Charities

TC Theater members win their categories at the Florida Thespian State Festival

Prom 2024 for our junior and senior students will be on Saturday, April 13th at St. Lawrence's Higgins Hall from 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM.

All parents/guardians must fill out an online permission form for their student to attend. Please note there will be no refunds once a ticket is purchased. 

Please contact Ms. Verst with questions.

If you would like to support this year's prom, there are a few items needed for purchase on Ms. Verst's Amazon storefront.

Important Exam and Graduation

Information for Seniors

Please review the Memorandum from Dean Claire Harpole, pictured above and linked here as it lists important dates and information regarding senior exams, graduation and other events.

The first few deadlines will be here before we know it so please be sure to make your calendar in advance!

PLEASE NOTE, EXEMPTION CRITERIA WILL BE POSTED SOON. UNDERCLASSMEN EXAM SCHEDULE WILL BE SHARED NEXT FRIDAY.

Anyone interested in auditioning for Crusaderettes should attend the mandatory information meeting with a parent or guardian. Paperwork will be handed out. Anyone auditioning needs to have a current FHSAA physical on file.

Please contact Sue Johnson at 813-503-1202 with any questions.

2024-25 

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION UPDATE

The 2024-25 scholarship application is not yet available but we wanted to let you know about a change in what documents families can submit for "Proof of Florida Residency" when it is time to submit their student's scholarship application. 

As a reminder, families who would like to renew their student’s Florida Tax Credit, Family Empowerment Scholarship for Educational Options or Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities must complete the application annually once the application becomes available.

When applying, ALL families (including renewing families) must submit "Proof of Florida Residency."

For the 2024-25 school year, families will be required to upload one document from Column A OR two different documents from Column B in the list below. All documents must be current (less than two months old), valid and match the primary parent's/guardian's full name and the current physical street address provided on the application. 

We will let you know when the application is available. An email will be sent next month with additional application information. Please continue to monitor your email for updates.

If you have any questions, please contact Step Up for Students here. 

Grants/Financial Aid

Grant/Aid

• The FACTs grant/aid application for the 2024-25 school year is now OPEN.
• Tampa Catholic tuition assistance awards must be reapplied for each year
• The committee is currently reviewing applications on a rolling basis until the budgeted amount is depleted. 
• Parish members may be considered for CSTAG (The Catholic Schools Tuition Assistance Grant) also from the FACTS application, NEW for the 2024-2025 School Year, there will be an “early” decision round. Early Decision notifications will be made by March 15, 2024. 
• To qualify for this early decision for CSTAG, FACTS applications need to be submitted by February 1, 2024 in order for them to be reviewed by FACTS and an early decision to be made by March 15, 2024. 
• Final cutoff for CSTAG is April 30, 2024.
• Families will need to complete a renewal application for the 24/25 SY in order to remain on their State scholarship.The State of Florida has not released these details, please stay tuned.

For more information, please visit our website here or contact Director of Finance, Diane Kalafut.

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

NOTE:

Parent service hours must be completed, submitted and approved by April 8th. Any hours served after April 8th will be credited to your 2024-2025 parent service hours.

Below you will find opportunities with an urgent need to volunteers:

Tuesday, March 26

Honors Induction Reception

Volunteers are needed to help set-up, serve and clean-up at the reception following the the Honors Induction Ceremony.

A volunteer is also needed to order, purchase and deliver the refreshments. This volunteer may choose to be reimbursed or to submit receipts for parent service hours in lieu of financial reimbursement.

Various Dates -

Spring Sports

Several home games have been posted and volunteers are needed to help support our athletes during our home games. Please review X2VOL for opportunities.

Please sign-up using your X2VOL parent account.

Contact Missy Vivino with any questions regarding your X2VOL parent account.

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