A heartfelt thank you to our incredible PTO for putting together another absolutely amazing Autumnfest! From start to finish, it was a beautiful day filled with fun, laughter, and community. Thank you also to our Dads’ Club and every single parent volunteer who gave their time and energy to make the day such a success. We could not do it without you!

We also want to extend a huge thank you to Julie Mills, our wonderful student ambassadors, and all the parents and staff who helped make Preview Day such a fantastic experience for our incoming families. Your warmth and enthusiasm are a true reflection of the St. Monica community!

Looking ahead, we are so excited to celebrate our All Saints Mass on Wednesday, October 28th! Please note that the same Mass protocols will be in place. Please plan accordingly and arrive on time.

We are also looking forward to our Halloween celebrations later next week. Don’t forget that there is early dismissal on Thursday and no school on Friday for Parent/Teacher Conferences.

October 23 - 8th Grade Powder Puff Game
October 26 - Pink Out Spirit Dress Day
October 27 - Tuesday Tours
October 28 - K-8 Mass
October 28 - Safe Environment Class
October 29 - K-5 Halloween Parties
October 29 - Spirit Dress
October 29 - Early Dismissal
October 29 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 30 - No School: Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 30 - Día de los Muertos Celebration

Carpool Reminder: Please do not use your cell phones during carpool. It is dangerous for our students and staff when you are distracted.

Mass Change Reminder: K-8 Mass will be on Wednesday, October 28th

Early Dismissal

Friday, October 29th

Dismissal Times

Pre-K: 11:50AM

K-3rd: 12:10PM

4th-8th: 12:25PM

After-school students need to bring their lunch, as there is no lunch service.

Spirit Dress Day

Thursday, October 29th

Students may wear uniform bottoms with an appropriate Fall/Halloween T-shirt. Students may wear athletic or school shoes with white socks.

Halloween Party Volunteer Sign Up

CLICK HERE FOR Pre-K

CLICK HERE FOR K-5th

No School Friday, October 30th

For Parent/Teacher conferences

Teacher of the Month

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

CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE A TEACHER

Spreading Good Cheer

Drop peanut butter in the bins in McManus! They will also collect in homerooms.

Help our St. Monica Cheer teams bring home the coveted Peanut Butter Cup and exceed their goal of collecting 1,500 jars of peanut butter and $7,500! You can help by bringing in jars of peanut butter or making an online donation. All donations will benefit Catholic Charities.

CLICK HERE TO DONATE

Spirit Store - New Gear

CLICK HERE TO SHOP ONLINE

How does St. Monica provide Dyslexia Support?

Academic Language Therapy for Students with Dyslexia using Take Flight.

St. Monica's three therapists: Marianne Telepak, Missy Hayes, & Debi Salazar

Students who have been formally diagnosed with dyslexia receive specialized academic language therapy through the Take Flight program, developed by Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.

Take Flight: A Comprehensive Intervention for Students with Dyslexia is a research-based curriculum created by experts at the Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia and Learning Disorders. It builds on the proven success of earlier programs such as Alphabetic Phonics, the Dyslexia Training Program, and Texas Scottish Rite Hospital Literacy Program.

Take Flight is delivered by trained dyslexia therapists. The program helps students strengthen essential reading skills-like word recognition, fluency, and comprehension -and supports their transition from therapy sessions to success in the classroom.

Our goal is to empower students with dyslexia by giving them the tools and strategies they need to thrive academically and confidently.

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month!

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

CLICK HERE FOR FAQS

CLICK HERE FOR EVALUATION & IDENTIFICATION FAQS

Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy Screenings

St. Monica is excited to offer optional on-campus speech and occupational therapy screenings during the first week of November through Let's Talk Speech Therapy and Therapeutic Movements Occupational Therapy. These screenings provide families with a convenient opportunity to identify areas where their child may benefit from additional support, all during the school day. Speech screenings are $75, and occupational therapy screenings are $45.

Let's Talk Speech & Language Screening

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Therapeutic Movements Screening

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

October Lunch Menu

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Lunch/Recess Volunteers Needed

For the 2026-2027 school year, each grade level must cover Lunch/Recess Duty for one month. You must have a current Safe Environment badge to volunteer. We have 5 slots per day, so volunteers can divide between the Cafeteria and the Playground.

Lunch/Recess Time - 10:40AM - 12:55PM

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

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.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

Upcoming Events

Powder Puff Game

Friday, October 23rd, after school

Student Council "Pink Out"

Monday, October 26th, students can wear pink shirts with uniform bottoms. Please follow Spirit Dress guidelines

Dallas Trinity Catholic Schools Night

Sunday, November 1st @4PM

Cotton Bowl Stadium

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS

St. Monica Catholic Church

All Saints Celebration

Sunday, November 1st, 11AM-12PM

School Cafeteria

Children (10 and under) are invited to dress as his/her favorite Saint and come to learn about other saints in the MUSEUM of LIVING SAINTS, hosted by the St. Monica Confirmation class.