Mrs. Mulvanerty's Update

Hello SKS !

Lent is here, and for many of us, that means the annual question: What are you giving up? But what if this Lent wasn’t just about giving something up—but about doing something more? As a family, here are some ways to make this season meaningful:

1. 💙Love More. Find ways to love each other better. Maybe it’s through small acts of kindness, like leaving a sweet note in a lunchbox or making an effort to put down the phone and really listen. Maybe it’s choosing patience when things get chaotic. Love grows when we choose to nurture it.

2. 🙏Pray More. Lent is the perfect time to strengthen your family’s prayer life. Try saying a special prayer together at the end of each day—maybe a simple “Thank You, God” for blessings received or a decade of the Rosary. If you don’t usually pray before meals, start now. Prayer connects us to God and to each other.

3. 🫶Give More. Lent is a time for almsgiving—not just giving money, but giving of ourselves. As a family, find a way to serve. Maybe it’s making care packages for those in need, writing letters to homebound parishioners, or donating toys or clothes. Giving doesn’t have to be big; it just has to come from the heart.

4. 🔥Become More. God has given each of us unique gifts and talents—this Lent, focus on how you can use yours to grow closer to Him. If you love music, sing or play an instrument as a way to worship. If you enjoy writing, start a gratitude journal or write prayers to God. If you have a heart for helping others, find ways to serve in your community. Whatever your talent may be, use it to glorify God and bring joy to those around you.

Lent isn’t just about sacrifice—it’s about transformation. It’s about becoming the people God created us to be. So this season, don’t just give something up. Do something more. Love more. Pray more. Give more. Become More. And watch how, as a family, you grow closer to God and to each other.

G.B.Y.*,

Mrs. Mulvanerty

*God Bless You!

The Future is NOW! Artificial Intelligence is here to stay. Join us for a conversation with speaker, Phil Vinogradov, about this important topic impacting our students. Phil has recently been appointed as the Head of School at Merion Mercy Academy. He as also served his school as the head of Innovation and Education Technology. I've personally heard him speak multiple times on AI and technology, and I always come away with something new. Don't miss this great opportunity to learn! All are welcoome, but Middle School Parents are especially encouraged to attend!

Maddie and Will have been working hard this winter and qualified to be participants in the Archdiocesan Band. St. Katharine's School was one out of 25 schools who participated in last week's Band Festival performance. Congratulations to Will and Maddie, and a special thank you to Stephanie Twohig for preparing our students for their success!

Did you know that many of the Radnor Chapter members are SKS current or alumni parents? They will be back in March with a new portfolio of art reproductions to share with the students. If you like art and enjoy volunteering, AGTS might be the opportunity for you! The Radnor Chapter invites you to support this program, Monday March 10 - Friday, March 14. 2025 during regularly scheduled art classes. Join us and your child/ren as we explore the artwork through interactive presentations. You can sign up to be a classroom observer/helper here. No preparation required but Clearances must be obtained. For more information about AGTS, please visit Art Goes to School or contact Mary Packer, Radnor Chapter SKS liaison at mjwpacker@gmail.com, or Dawn Ryan at dawnpryan03@gmail.com.

Come on out for this week's Women's Evening of Reflection, Thursday, March 6 from 6:30-8:30PM
SKS Church and Parish Center. There will be Mass, followed by dinner and reflection by Kim O'Neill. Don't miss it! Click here to RSVP: https://sksparish.flocknote.com/signup/197328

Thanks to all who attended SpeakUp last week! As promised, we are sharing some upcoming opportunities for continued learning for parents. Learn more about creating strong boundaries for healthy relationships. Two dates and times are offered -- see flyers below for more info!

If you would like to apply for financial aid for the coming school year, please do so by following the link below.

https://online.factsmgt.com/aid

Through the generous support of donations to the EITC program, St. Katharine of Siena has been able to award scholarships to students in grades K-8 over the years. The first step in securing this funding for your family is to apply. Awards are notified in June. Please know that information regarding applications and awards will be kept confidential.

SKS CYO Spring 2025 Registration Is Open

Please use this link for registration: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/468518

Volunteer Coaches are crucial to keep CYO sports running for your children. If able to coach any sport this season, please contact Christina Muntz at christina.diorio@gmail.com.

2025 Spring Sports:

• Track and Field (1st-8th grade) - Head Coach (PeeWee) and assistant coaches needed
• Girls Lacrosse
• Boys Lacrosse with St Aloysius - Coaches needed
• Tennis (Co-Ed)
• Baseball

Building Confidence and Self-Esteem

Thursday, March 20, 2025

6:00-8:00 p.m.

Via Zoom

Presenter: Rebecca Sitman, Teaching and Learning Specialist

In today’s fast-paced, high-pressure, and competitive environment, children often struggle with

self-identity and confidence, especially when comparing themselves to their peers. Social media

further amplifies these comparisons, leading to self-doubt and critical self-evaluation. This

workshop will explore the barriers that contribute to diminishing confidence in children and

provide practical strategies to help parents foster self-esteem and resilience. Together, we will

discuss ways to support children in recognizing their worth, embracing their strengths, and

navigating challenges with confidence.

Please register for this session by Tuesday March 18, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.. by clicking the link

below.

Register at https://www.dciu.org/ParentTrainings

A Zoom link will be sent via email the day before the training.

Malvern Retreat House is hosting a family retreat on Sunday, March 16 from noon til 7pm. The theme is Answering God's Call...Together. Click here for more information!

Students expand their horizons and discover new interests with our exciting Middle School Electives! Each trimester course features four engaging sessions designed to nurture the whole student by exploring career interests, serving our community, supporting academic and social development, or gaining valuable life skills. We are now planning for the third trimester which begins in April. If you have a unique skill or passion you'd like to share and are interested in leading a mini-course, please contact Jeanne Mulvanerty at jeanne@sksschool.org.

There are some great new camps open for summer! Please click here for more details about after school clubs and summer camp opportunities.

For more announcements about SKS activities and clubs, CYO, and parish activities, click here!

March 3 - Technology Night for Parents

March 4 - Reconciliation Meeting for Parents

March 5 - Ash Wednesday, School Mass at 9am prepared by 3rd grade

March 7 - Elective Day

March 8 - SKS at the Flyers

March 11 - Art Goes to School, Stations of the Cross, Middle School Youth Group

March 13 - Admissions Open House

March 14 - End of 2nd Trimester

Congratulations to our 5th and 6th Grade JVA Hoops team on winning the Archdiocesan Championship today! This is a history-making accomplishment for SKS, and we are so happy for the students and their coaches, Coach Aglira and Coach Gompers. Way to go!

The SKS Dance Team gave their end-of-season performance at the Villanova Girls' Basketball game this week! Coach Judge expressed that it was an honor to work with all the amazing dancers. She is so proud of the way they represented SKS!

Third Grade experiments with painting with a palette of six colors.

Using AI, Mr. Griffin made a book for our students called Around the World, which he came in and presented us last week. The Grotto is featured in the story, so students decided to take their picture with the book outside the grotto.

Congratulations to our February Golden Ticket Winners!

6th grade Math -- mortgaging a home!

Third Grade designs bridges strong enough to support a car.

Chilling with Ms. Miller!

Space Stations with Mrs. Barausky!