As we begin the new year, we are excited to kick off re-enrollment for the upcoming school year. Thank you for your continued trust and partnership with St. Monica Catholic School. Re-enrollment instructions were sent on Thursday afternoon, so please be sure to review them carefully.

We are also preparing for National Catholic Schools Week, a special time to celebrate our faith, our students, and the gift of Catholic education. Be sure to check the calendar below for all scheduled events, especially the parent/student lunch days.

Basketball season tips off this weekend, and we look forward to cheering on our Bearcats throughout the season. As we approach the long weekend, January 16–19, we wish your family a safe, restful, and enjoyable break.

Re-enrollment for 2025-2026

for current students is open. Re-enrollment is due on Saturday, January 31st, by 11 PM to hold your child's seat for the next school year. The early bird re-enrollment fee is $600. Late re-enrollments will be accepted on a space-available basis with an increased re-enrollment fee.

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January 9 - Re-enrollment Opens
January 12 - STUCO Food Drive Begins
January 12-23 - MAP Testing
January 14 - PTO Meeting
January 15 - Diocesan Spelling Bee
January 16 - No School: Diocesan Inservice
January 17 - Admission Testing
January 19 - No School: Parent/Teacher Conferences

Teacher of the Month

Do you know a St. Monica teacher who goes above and beyond?

LAST CALL for nominations for

December TOM.

CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE A TEACHER

2nd Semester Reminders: With cold and flu season in full swing, please remember to send your children to school with proper outerwear and encourage them not to share personal items, such as water bottles or utensils, to help keep everyone healthy.

Additionally, to support a focused learning environment, backpack adornments (such as Labubus) should be left at home, as these items can become a distraction in the classroom.

Thank you for your cooperation and continued partnership in keeping our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn.

No School

Friday, January 16th &

Monday, January 19th

Enjoy your long weekend!

For Parent/Teacher Conferences on Monday, January 19th: There is no sign-up, and teachers will reach out to parents if they feel a conference is warranted. If you have something you would like to meet with your child's teacher about, please feel free to reach out to the teacher to schedule some time.

Safe Environment Reminder: Please check to ensure you have a CURRENT Safe Environment badge. Completing the Sign Up Genius below and bringing your SE badge will get you in quickly for grade level lunches.

If you have completed your Safe Environment training, but do not have your badge:

Check to see if your badge is at the front desk in McManus
If your badge is not in McManus, email safeenvironment@stmonicachurch.org

If you have not completed your renewal, go to stmonicachurch.org/returning-volunteer

Catholic Schools Week

Parent Lunches

Parents are asked to sign up if they plan to join their child for lunch during Catholic Schools Week.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW CSW CALENDAR

CSW Parent/Student Lunch Days

A long-held tradition of our CSW celebration is for parents to enjoy lunch with their children during designated lunch times.

Many parents bring lunch to enjoy with their child (Chick-fil-A, Jimmy John's, etc.). K-8 parents who have completed the Sign-Up and have a current Safe Environment badge (aka Fast Pass) can go directly to the cafeteria and show their badge. K-8 parents without a current Safe Environment badge and who have NOT completed the Sign-Up will need to check in with Raptor in McManus and then walk to the cafeteria. All Pre-K parents will check-in at McManus. Having a current SE badge and completing the Sign-Up will make check-in faster.

Lunch Days and Times

Monday, January 26th: Kinder 10:40AM, 6th 11:25PM, 2nd 11:50AM, 5th 12:30PM

Tuesday, January 27th: 1st 11:10AM,

7th 11:25AM, 3rd 12:35PM

Wednesday, January 28th: Pre-K 11:00AM - lunch in the classrooms, 8th 11:25AM,

4th 12:10PM

CLICK HERE TO SIGNUP

Signups will close on Sunday, January 25th!

CSW Teacher/Staff Luncheon Volunteers Needed

Please sign up to cover lunch and recess time so your child's teacher can attend the Teacher Luncheon.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

CSW Family Dinner

Tuesday, January 28th

5-7PM in the SMS Cafeteria

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Stock the Staff Lounge

Please help stock the Staff Lounge! NOTE: All drinks must be individually canned, and all snacks must be individually packaged.

There will be a bin at the entry of McManus for you to drop things off at your convenience, or you can Venmo @StMonicaPTO.

Email Katie Halovanic

STUCO Food Drive Collection Goals

PK - 250

K - 300

1 - 350

2 - 400

3 - 450

4 - 500

5 - 550

6 - 600

7 - 800

8 - 1,000

Faculty/Staff 400

$1 = 1 can

Upcoming Events

PTO General Meeting

Wednesday, January 14th @7PM

Lower Lounge

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Make a Splash for St. Monica!

Looking for a fun way to kick off the long weekend in January? Join us at Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark on Friday, January 16! Enjoy discounted tickets for a family-friendly day of fun, and 15% of proceeds will be given back to the St. Monica PTO. A win for your family and our school community! Don't miss out on the slides, the lazy river, and all the indoor water fun!

Epic Waters Tickets.

Gametopia!

Play with a purpose. Did you know? Games are scientifically proven to increase critical lifelong skills. Have a blast after school playing super fun games! Enjoy your favorites and discover new ones!

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

BL Lacrosse Clinics

January 12 & 14, 5-6PM

Boys K-8 - All skill levels

Participants will have the opportunity to work directly with Bishop Lynch lacrosse coaches and players to learn new skills, improve their game, and have fun on the field!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR 1/12

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR 1/14