Weekly Newsletter

St. Catherine of Siena Parish School is an inclusive community, rooted in the Catholic faith and dedicated to leading with compassion, igniting curiosity for learning, and serving faithfully.

Wishing all of our families a joyful and blessed Easter!

May this special season of hope, renewal, and new life bring peace and happiness to your homes. We are so grateful for our wonderful school community and wish you a meaningful celebration with your loved ones.

All families are invited to join us for Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, April 3rd at 11:00am at St. Catherine Church, hosted by our 7th grade class.

This is a meaningful opportunity to come together in prayer and reflection as a school community. We hope you can join us.

Now is the time to secure your tickets to our Boots, Bling and Big Dreams Auction. Ticket sales close in two weeks, Spring Break is upon us, so don’t wait, BUY YOUR TICKETS today.

We want a full corral, not a ghost town!

So, you entered your generous donation online (thank you!) but have not yet dropped the items off in the office. Sound familiar? The auction team needs your items today! Please deliver any outstanding items to the main office before Spring Break.

We're excited to continue the tradition of celebrating our graduating 8th graders at STC! You can volunteer to "Adopt-an-Eighth Grader" for the last few weeks of school. Each eighth-grade student will be paired with a K-7th grade family who will provide three special gifts, including a special lunch.

We will accept the first 27 people who email Tammy Matusak requesting participation. We'll send you the name of your adopted 8th grader, their likes & favorites, and a calendar so you know when to deliver three surprise gifts. Each gift should be at most $15 for a total of $45. Every 8th grader will be participating.

The deadline to sign up is April 20th. We'll email you with additional information after the April 20th deadline. Thank you for participating in this great tradition!

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When registering you will have the option between picking K-2nd Grade or 3rd-8th Grade for St. Catherine. Yes, that is not a typo, this year track meets will be open to 3rd graders!

Registration deadline is April 17th.

Our first practice will take place right after school on Monday, April 13th at Maple Leaf Park.

We will practice on Monday right after school through June 1st, with no practice on May 25th. I

understand that some students may not be able to start on April 13th due to other activities.

We are happy to have them as soon as they are ready and it works in your family’s schedule!

3rd-8th grade will have two additional practice opportunities each week at the Roosevelt High

School Track with our friends from ASB, OLL and St. Matthew. These practices will take place

on Mondays and Thursdays from 7-8pm, starting April 20th .

The 3rd-8th grade Track and Field Meets will take place on the following days:

Preliminary Meet: Saturday, May 9th at 10:00am - Renton Memorial Stadium

Qualifying Meet #1: Sunday, May 17th at 2:30pm - Renton Memorial Stadium

Qualifying Meet #2: Saturday, May 30th at 10:00am - Renton Memorial Stadium

Championship Meet: Saturday, June 6th at 12:00pm - Renton Memorial Stadium

Big ask… If you have a St.C track/cross country jersey at home that was not turned in at the

end of a previous season, please return to me.

Please contact me, Garrett Kelly at garrettmkelly@gmail.com with any questions or to let me

know that you are interested in helping/coaching at the practices ... No experience required!

First Day of School: Tuesday, September 1st 2026 (Noon Dismissal Day)

Last Day of School: Wednesday, June 16th 2027 (10:30am Dismissal, after Moving Up Mass)

No School Days

9/7/2026 Labor Day

10/29-10/30/2026 Early Learning-8th Grade Fall Conferences (No School for K-8 Students Only)

11/6/2026 Archdiocesan In-Service Day

11/11/2026 Veteran’s Day

11/25-11/27/2026 Thanksgiving Holiday

12/21/2026-1/1/2027 Christmas Break

1/18/2027 MLK Jr Day

2/12-2/16/2027 President’s Day Break

3/5/2027 Curriculum Development Day

3/29-4/2/2027 Easter Break

4/26/2027 Archdiocesan In-Service Day

5/31/2027 Memorial Day

Noon Dismissal Days

9/1/2026 First Day Of School Early Release

9/11/2026 Grandparents/Grandfriends Day

10/7/2026 Accreditation Goals Work Day (K-8 Students Only)

10/28/2026 Fall Conferences (K-8 Students Only)

12/2/2026 Teacher Report Card Prep (K-8 Students Only)

12/18/2026 Christmas Break Early Release*

2/24 & 2/25/2027 Spring Conferences (K-8 Students Only)

3/17/2027 Teacher Report Card Prep (K-8 Students Only)

3/26/2027 Good Friday*

4/28/2027 Accreditation Goals Work Day (K-8 Students Only)

5/28/2027 Memorial Day Weekend Early Release*

6/9/2027 Teacher Report Card Prep (K-8 Students Only)

*No After School EC/Full Day EL or PM Pandas Programs

A printable PDF copy of the calendar will be available later this Spring, and will be made available in the Weekly Newsletter. We hope these key dates will help your family plan for the upcoming school year.

Why cook when you can support St. Catherine School AND enjoy some seriously delicious pizza?
📅 Thursday, April 16
⏰ 4:00 – 9:00 PM
📍 Zeeks Pizza Ravenna

Here’s how it works:
🍕 Order your favorite pizza (or salad, or apps… we won’t judge)
📱 Order through the app, online, by phone, or in person
❤️ Zeeks will donate 10% of all purchases back to STC!

It’s the easiest (and tastiest) way to support our school community - so grab your family, invite your friends, and let’s make it a night to remember!

Eat pizza and support STC and Zeeks!

We are offering 8 weeks of Summer Camp for current Early Learning - 3rd Grade students.

You can register your child for any (or all) of the weeks, and choose between the half day program, 9am-12pm, or the full day program, 9am-3pm. Stay tuned, daily camp registration will open in June 2026.

To sign up your child, please log into your FinalSite Parent Portal and complete the Summer Program Registration Form located in the "Optional Steps" of your child's enrollment checklist. If your family is not returning to St. Catherine School for the 2026-2027 school year and you want your child to attend Summer Camp, please contact Amanda for a registration form.

Payment is due at the time of registration. You will be required to pay in full once the registration form is complete. No refunds for cancellations after March 31st, 2026.

If you have questions about the registration form, please contact Amanda Lucero.

If you have specific questions about the Summer Camp Program, please contact Kathy Cox.

We look forward to seeing your child this summer!

When: July 13th-16th 2026

Get ready for a fun and energetic week of volleyball at St. C’s! The LCS Volleyball Camp - hosted right here at St. Catherine School - is open to rising 4th-9th graders and is the perfect way for players to build skills, confidence, and love for the game.

Led by experienced coaches (and familiar faces from our own community!), this camp focuses on fundamentals, game play, and teamwork in a positive and supportive environment. Whether your athlete is new to volleyball or looking to sharpen their skills, there’s something for everyone.

Come learn, play, and have fun with friends this summer—we’d love to see you there!

St. Catherine School is now using MobileServe to track and report volunteer hours. Parents & middle school students will log their hours directly through the MobileServe platform.

Action Required: Please review the attached Getting Started Guide for step-by-step instructions on setting up your account and submitting hours. Each family can set-up only 1 account to record their required 40 volunteer hours.

Note: We will no longer accept paper volunteer hour forms. All hours must be submitted through MobileServe.

You can also find the MobileServe login link on our Volunteering page on the school website.

If you have any questions about reporting your family's hours or the MobileServe platform, please contact Amanda or Tali in the office.

We are excited to invite students to be part of this year’s Agape Service Trip - an opportunity to serve, grow, and experience the joy of giving back in a meaningful way.

During this trip, students will:

• Serve local communities through hands-on projects
• Build friendships and grow in compassion and faith
• Step outside their comfort zones in a supportive environment
• Reflect on how they can continue to live lives of service

Who: Middle & High School Students in the NE Seattle Catholic Community

When: July 26th-30th 2026

Where: Skagit Valley, WA

This trip is open to all students who are willing to come with open hearts and a desire to serve. No prior experience is needed - just a willingness to show up and be present.

There will be an informational meeting on Sunday, April 14th at 6pm at Assumption where we will share more details and answer any questions.

If you are unable to attend this meeting but have more questions or would like to register, please contact kholland@neseattlecatholic.org.

We would love for your student to be part of this impactful experience!

Thanks!

Kristin Holland

NE Seattle Director of Liturgy

HNA Walk & Talk Tuesdays are 90-minute events specifically for parents of 7th grade students. Parents have the chance to meet our administrative team, learn more about the high school application process, tour our beautiful campus, and see classes in action.

Click here to sign up: https://www.holynames-sea.org/admissions/walk-talk-tuesdays-7th-grade-parents/

Holy Names Academy offers summer camps for young women entering Grades 4 through 9.
HNA is happy to offer a variety of sports and specialty camps, so campers can explore new interests or improve existing ones!

Visit: https://www.holynames-sea.org/admissions/2026-summer-camps/ to sign up for camps this summer.

These open houses give families the chance to tour camp, meet our staff, and learn more about our summer programs, outdoor education experiences, retreats, and leadership opportunities that complement the mission of Catholic education.

Camp Hamilton (Monroe)

April 11 | 1:00–4:00 PM

25405 Lake Fontal Rd, Monroe, WA 98272

Families may RSVP by contacting:

Email: cyo@seattlearch.org

Phone:425-333-6135

After Spring Break, Roaring Mouse kicks off its final Monday Drawing & Painting session of the school year, along with Mother's and Father's Day gift-making mini sessions on select early release Wednesdays.

They’re also hosting a special Creative Community Mother’s Day Mandala class for grownups on Saturday, May 9 from 2-4pm with local artist Chinmayi Reddy.

Summer registration is now open for Afternoon Art Camps, featuring fun themes like Fun with Fibers, Time Travelers, Earth Wonders, and PNW Explorers. Summer at Roaring Mouse is always a favorite!