Report cards are going home today! Please take a moment to review them with your child. This will give you a great opportunity to prepare for Parent-Teacher Conferences on October 29th and 30th. Conference scheduling through FACTS is now available.

A reminder that we have an early release today to kick off Autumnfest weekend! Please note that there will be no lunch service today, so any student staying for after school program will need to bring a lunch from home.

And speaking of Autumnfest, we cannot wait to see you all this Saturday! With beautiful weather in the forecast, it is shaping up to be a perfect day for our community to come together and celebrate.

October 16 - No K-8 Mass
October 16 - Autumnfest Spirit Dress
October 16 - Early Dismissal
October 16 - Week 4 Raffle Ticket Turn-In
October 16 - Homeroom Hustle Ends
October 16 - Parent/Teacher Conference Scheduling
October 17 - Autumnfest!!
October 21 - Preview Day
October 22 - SMART Families Parent Meeting
October 23 - 8th Grade Powder Puff Game

Early Dismissal

Friday, October 16th

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

Friday, October 16th

Students may wear uniform bottoms with their St. Monica Autumnfest

T-shirt. Students may wear athletic or school shoes with white socks, with or without logos.

Volunteers Needed

It takes all of us to make Autumnfest successful. Please sign up for a shift below and help keep all the games and

inflatables open!!!

PK-2nd

3rd-5th

6th-8th

Additional Volunteers

Cake Walk

Everyone loves the Cake Walk, and we have easy ways to participate this year.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

Autumnfest's 1st Annual

Karaoke Contest

Autumnfest's 1st Annual Karaoke contest on the Main Stage 3:30 - 5:00pm.

We need you and your talent to come sing your heart out! This is open to everyone - Kids, parents, teachers and friends.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

Autumnfest Raffle:

Week 4 Gear Up & Go

Ticket turn-in is Friday, October 16th

before 12:30PM

CLICK HERE FOR

RAFFLE RULES

Autumnfest Raffle:

Homeroom Hustle

We're encouraging every student to sell at least ONE more raffle ticket! Must turn in a physical ticket.

100% Class Participation = ICE CREAM PARTY! (Free Homework Pass for Middle School)

BONUS: Your homeroom teacher can win a prize, too!

Autumnfest Playbook

Get all your Autumnfest info in one place.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

Spirit Store

Will be at Autumnfest from 2-4PM in the large gym.

Fall Preview Day

Wednesday, October 21st

Mark your calendars and spread the word! We would love to have your friends and family see what St. Monica is all about.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

SMART Families Parent Presentation

Thursday, October 22nd 6PM

Family Center Lower Lounge, Room 109

SMART Families, in partnership with the St. Monica Initiative for Learning and Education (SMILE) Program, invites all parents to join us on Wednesday, October 22, for a special presentation on the effects of technology on the developing brain. Led by a neuroscientist, this engaging session will provide research-based insights and practical strategies to help families navigate today's digital world. This topic was a top choice in our recent parent survey, and we are excited to bring this opportunity to our school community. Please see the attached flyer for additional event details. We hope you'll join us!

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

Vidigami Photo

Management Platform

View the letter emailed to parents and make sure to check out the parent resources.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW LETTER

Parent/Teacher Conferences

You will schedule through FACTS.

Conferences can be scheduled on

Thursday, Oct. 29th & Friday, Oct. 30th

Celebrating a Young Author!

Congratulations, Liam!

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

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

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month!

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

CLICK HERE FOR FAQS

CLICK HERE FOR EVALUATION & IDENTIFICATION FAQS

Technology Tidbits

Helping Our Children Thrive in the

Digital World

Parent Resources

Common Sense Education: Family Engagement

Common Sense Media: Parent Resources

Common Sense Education: Digital Literacy & Well-Being Curriculum

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, with or without logos.

Halloween Party Volunteer Sign Up

CLICK HERE FOR Pre-K

CLICK HERE FOR K-5th

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

CLICK HERE TO VIEW MENU

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