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.

As a reminder, please use extra caution when driving through the intersections surrounding our campus, particularly during arrival and dismissal. The City of Seattle recently added new stop signs near the school, including at 8th Ave NE and NE 85th/86th, to help improve safety in our school zone.

Please be sure:

• to come to a complete stop
• watch carefully for students and Safety Patrol members
• move slowly through the area

Thank you for doing your part to help keep our students and families safe!

Picture day information, online ordering, and the Dorian customer advocate team are all at your fingertips. Visit mydorian.com, search for "St. Catherine School - Seattle, WA", and click on the green order button or yellow help button associated with the September 25th picture day. Paper order forms are also available in the school office.

Early Learning Students: If your Early Learning student does not attend school on Fridays, please feel free to bring them to Victoria Hall/the gym between 8:40-9:15am on Picture Day. They will have their picture taken and then you can head home afterward.

Uniform Requirement: All K-8th Grade students are required to wear full uniform for picture day. This would include a collared white or navy blue shirt, and the appropriate color outerwear (sweatshirt, sweater, fleece, etc.). Please review the K-8th Grade Uniform Requirements by clicking the button below if you have any questions.

Our first Tally Tuesday results are in and WOW! Because of your hard work, we are ALREADY almost half-way to our goal, so let's celebrate Tigers and keep the momentum going! There’s still plenty of time to climb the leaderboard. Keep sharing your student’s fundraising page with family and friends — every donation helps us get closer to our goal!

So far, we’ve raised an amazing $19.039, and 42% of our students have participated — great job, Tigers! 🐯

Top Earning Classes:

🥉 3rd Place: 1st Grade — $2,030

🥈 2nd Place: 3rd Grade — $2,162

🥇 1st Place: 5th Grade — $2,599

Top Participation:

🥉 3rd Place: 2nd Grade — 53% participation

🥈 2nd Place: 5th Grade — 63% participation

🥇 1st Place: 1st Grade — 65% participation

Please join us and cheer on our Tigers on Race Day, Tuesday, October 6th - rain or shine! Volunteer information and the race day schedule is below.

We begin with a heartfelt thank-you to the Kuder Family for purchasing the “Name the Gym” experience at the 2025 Soaring to New Heights Auction. We are grateful for their generous support and for proudly serving as our Banner Family this past year.

Now it’s time to raise a new banner for a new school year!

Please join us on October 8 at 6:00 p.m. for a special Raise the Banner Reception as we welcome the Derouin Alumni Family as our new banner holders.

Together, we will officially raise the Derouin Family Banner in Victoria Hall and honor Teri Derouin for her incredible dedication, service, and lasting impact on the St. Catherine community.

A special thank-you to the Derouin Family for generously purchasing the “Name the Gym” experience at the 2026 Boots, Bling and Big Dreams Auction in honor of Teri.

Let’s come together, reconnect, and celebrate this special St. Catherine tradition. Go Tigers!

Please join us to honor Teri Derouin as we hang the coveted “Name the Gym” banner purchased at 2026 Auction on Thursday, October 8th at 6pm in Victoria Hall. AND be amongst the first to learn the theme for the 2027 St. Catherine Auction!

The excitement continues at our first Auction Team meeting on Wednesday, October 21st at 6pm in the Learning Commons. We need your help early and often to make the Auction a success. All are welcome!

The tuition assistance process for the 2027-2028 school year opens on October 1st. If you think that your family may be in need of financial aid for next school year, please complete an application.

The entire process is completed online through FACTS. All applications are first reviewed by the Fulcrum Foundation, a fundraising arm of the Archdiocese. Once Fulcrum determines their assistance awards, then the St. Catherine Tuition Assistance Committee will review the applications and distribute financial aid for the 2027-2028 school year. Some families may qualify for assistance from both the Fulcrum Foundation and the St. Catherine program, but only one application is submitted. Tuition assistance from the Fulcrum Foundation is available for Kindergarten-8th Grade students only.

The application deadline is December 31st, 2026. This is a firm deadline - all completed applications AND required tax documentation must be submitted by this date for consideration. You can access the application here. FACTS charges a $35 application fee.

If you have any questions about the process or application, please email Kathy Cox or you can access the FAQ page on the Fulcrum Foundation website here.

Please log in to your FinalSite Parent Portal and complete the Rock Wall permission form to allow your child to participate in this PE activity. Students must have a completed permission form on file before they can participate.

Show your St. Catherine Tiger Pride on the sidelines, around town, and everywhere in between!

The ROAR STORE is filled with fun STC Spirit Gear for students, families, and fans. Please remember that these items are spirit wear and are not part of our daily school uniform.

Wear your ROAR STORE gear for sporting events, weekends, and school activities. On Spirit Days, students may wear ROAR STORE spirit items on top with their uniform bottoms.

And parents, there are no uniform rules for you! We hope you’ll show your Tiger Pride every day! 🐯

Gear up. Show your pride. LET’S ROAR!

The secret is out! We are excited to announce that St. Catherine School’s next musical will be The Addams Family Young@Part! We are looking forward to bringing this fun, quirky, and delightfully spooky show to life with our students.

NEW: Introduction to the Show All Actors

Tuesday, October 13 | 3:15–4:30 PM

We have added a full cast introduction meeting for everyone who has signed up to participate on stage in the show. This meeting is an opportunity for students to:

• Learn more about The Addams Family Young@Part

• Meet the characters and learn about the different roles

• Learn what auditions the following week will look like

• Review drama program expectations

• Ask questions and get ready for auditions!

Auditions

4th-5th Grade Auditions

6th-8th Grade Auditions

Students should attend the audition date for their grade level.

Sign-ups close Friday, October 9 at midnight.

Students who are interested in participating should be signed up by the deadline, whether they are interested in being on stage or joining the crew.

Participation Costs

ON STAGE: $180*

*The cost is half price for the second and third child in a family.

CREW: $100

Performance Dates

Mark your calendars now for our performances:

Thursday, March 18th — 7:00 PM

We are excited to get started and can't wait to see our students bring The Addams Family to the stage!

Registration is now open for 4th through 8th grade basketball. Practice will begin in late October. The first games will be the weekend of November 14, and the season runs through late January. Teams practice twice a week at Victoria Hall, and games are scheduled for Saturdays and Sundays. Please use the following link to register your player: https://www.teamsideline.com/sites/seattlecyo/current-programs.

We are still looking for parent coaches for the 4th grade girls team and the 4th grade boys team. If you are interested in coaching one of those teams or if you have any questions, please contact Marc Cote at cote.marc@gmail.com.

More information on our Intramural Program for 1st through 3rd grade will follow soon.

Chess Wizards offers challenging chess lessons, fun group activities, exciting tournaments and more!

Calling all K–3rd grade students! Join us for a fun-filled experience designed just for you. Come learn, play, and make new friends!

As part of our ongoing partnership with School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger, every family will be receiving a $50 Gift code — at no cost to you — that can be applied toward uniform purchases this summer.

If you are interested in this $50 Gift code, please email Amanda to obtain your family's unique $50 digital code and instructions for how to use it on the School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger website.

We look forward to making this back-to-school season a little easier for your family!

Don’t forget—Minted gives 10% back to St. Catherine! Use code FUNDRAISESTCSP on all cards, announcements, invitations, and much more.

Preparation details for First Reconciliation and First Communion coming soon! In the meantime, families are encouraged to register and save these important dates:

Parent/Child Orientation Meeting - October 15, 2026 - St. Bridget Church - 10:15 am

First Reconciliation - Dates coming soon!

First Communion Celebrations

May 23 at Our Lady of the Lake

May 30 at St. Bridget

Families should plan to attend one First Reconciliation celebration and one First Communion celebration. First Communion preparation will begin following the First Reconciliation celebrations. Please stay tuned for more information!

This October, the Northeast Catholic Community is hosting listening sessions, and every family with a child in one of our schools is encouraged to take part. Parents and guardians who participate can claim school volunteer hours for their time.

These sessions shape the One Parish Plan, which will guide our parish family for years to come, including the role of our schools. If your child is in one of our schools, your perspective belongs in this conversation.

Come to whichever session fits your schedule. They are all one conversation, held in five different places and times. You can attend any session regardless of where your family attends school.

St. Bridget, Sunday October 4th, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

Assumption, Sunday October 4th, 6:00 to 8:00 pm

Zoom, Tuesday October 6th, 6:30 to 8:30 pm

Our Lady of the Lake, Saturday October 10th, 6:00 to 8:00 pm

St. Catherine of Siena, Sunday October 11th, 12:00 to 2:00 pm

Register here: Community Discernment Sessions

To prepare for participation, please read the financial update letter, the Current Realities Report, which includes the questions we will be asking at the Community Discernment Sessions, and the Annual Report. Every conversation at these sessions begins here.

Please sign-up HERE to let us know which session you plan to attend. Walk-ins are welcome, but it helps in planning if we know to expect you!

If you have any questions, please contact MK Rodgers at mkrodgers@gmail.com. Thank you!

Grade School Night at HNA Soccer
Friday, October 2
Starfire Sports Complex
Come cheer on the HNA Cougars and enjoy a fun night with other grade-school families!

Grade School Night at HNA Volleyball
Thursday, October 15
Holy Names Academy
Join us for an exciting night of HNA volleyball and show your Cougar spirit!

SATURDAY

Vigil Mass @ Our Lady of the Lake - 5:00 pm

SUNDAY

Sunday Mass @ Assumption Parish - 9:00 am

Sunday Mass @ St. Bridget Parish - 9:00 am

Sunday Mass @ Our Lady of the Lake - 11:00 am

Sunday Mass @ St. Catherine Parish - 11:00 am

Sunday Mass @ Assumption Parish - 5pm

All Are Welcome!