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.

Picture Retake Day will be held on Tuesday, November 3rd, in the morning. Students who need a retake must complete this form by Friday, October 30th, to participate. Students must also bring their original picture order packet to the school office before November 3rd.

Students who were absent on the original picture day will automatically be called to have their photo taken - please do not fill out the form. Orders can be placed online at mydorian.com before Picture Day and for up to 2 days 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 in the Family Handbook if you have any questions.

At St. Catherine School, our grandparents and grandfriends are an important part of our Tiger community!

We would love to keep them connected to all the wonderful things happening at St. Catherine, including special events, school celebrations, and opportunities to support our students.

Please take a moment to share your grandparents' or grandfriends' contact information here.

Thank you for helping us strengthen our St. Catherine family!

Our school thrives because of the incredible generosity of our parents, grandparents, alumni, and community members. As you review your year-end charitable goals, consider tax-advantaged ways to give that help lower your tax burden while directly investing in our students.

To learn how to make your gift go further and strategies for year-end giving, join Finance Council members Katie Wham and Dave Mayer for a brief, informative webinar on Thursday, November 5th at noon. Please register here and feel free to submit any questions you may have! Access this zoom link for the session.

Please save the date for May 1, 2027, and join us to RALLY, GIVE & ROAR for our community. The St. Catherine All-Stars 2027 Auction website is up and running and your go-to resource for all things auction.

Questions? Contact auction@stcatherineschool.net

Our school book fair is coming soon, giving students the chance to discover new stories, favorite authors, and plenty of great books to take home.

Dates & Times:

• Wednesday, October 28th – Friday, October 30th: 12:00–5:00 PM

Location: Victoria Hall Music Room

Come browse, find a new favorite, and join us for an adventure in reading!

All parents and caregivers are warmly invited to join us for our Thursday school Masses—whether you are Catholic or simply interested in experiencing this part of our school community.

To help make everyone feel welcome, a parent or parishioner host will be available each Thursday. Anyone who would like to attend together can meet in the atrium of the church (inside the entrance from 8th Ave NE) between 8:45–8:55 AM. At 8:55 AM, the group will walk in and sit together for Mass.

We hope this offers an easy and welcoming way to join us!

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.

Mark your calendars! Join us at Zeeks Pizza (Ravenna) on October 29th to help send our 8th graders to Washington, D.C.!

Whether you’re dining in with family or grabbing takeout for the night, 10% of all dine-in and pick-up orders will be donated directly to the class trip fund.

• Where: Zeeks Pizza – Ravenna

• When: October 29th

• How: Dine-in or order pick-up!

Come enjoy your favorite pizza and make a difference for our students. Thank you for supporting our community!

Our talented students have poured their creativity into designing a beautiful collection of holiday Christmas cards and versatile thank you cards. We are professionally printing these masterpieces and selling them in exclusive multi-card sets - perfect for your holiday mailings and year round gratitude!

Every single purchase directly lowers trip costs for our students, bringing them one step closer to exploring our nation's capital.

To place your PRE-order, please fill out the google form, scan the QR code to pay. Orders will be filled mid to late November.

Thank you for supporting our students!

Help our 8th graders get ready for their exciting trip to Washington, D.C., this May by purchasing Brown Bear Car Wash tickets!

The 8th graders will be selling discounted car wash tickets in the parking lot and plaza after school on October 14, October 23, and November 4.

Ticket prices:

• $13 for one ticket
• $75 for a pack of 6 - a great deal!

Every purchase helps offset the cost of this memorable educational trip for our 8th graders. It’s a win-win: a clean car for you and support for our students!

Can’t make it to the school on a sales day? No problem! You can still participate by making a donation for the amount of tickets you’d like to purchase through the class fundraising website. Then, email Jess Bratrude at jessicaanne.b85@gmail.com, and she’ll make sure you receive your tickets.

Thank you for supporting our 8th graders and helping make their Washington, D.C., trip a reality!

The Marjorie Ryan, Frances Hoffman, and St. Bridget Circles of Advocacy & Caring For Children are once again selling locally grown 22” mixed noble fir wreaths and 30” cedar garland from Hood Canal Evergreens. All profits directly benefit the charitable organizations ACC supports. Thank you for sharing our vision and helping us carry out ACC's 108-year tradition of service and compassion. This is the 22nd year that ACC has had the support of the St. Catherine School and Parish community, thank you for your many years of supporting our mission to help children and families in the northwest.

Wreaths and garland will be delivered to the St. Catherine Parking lot on Tuesday, November 24th, Pick-up begins 11:30am and runs until 3:30pm. ACC members will be outside to help you pick-up your order at the back door of gym/parish hall, facing the parking lot. There will also be a pick-up after school Assumption Church for 30 minutes that same day 11/24, and Sunday after masses on Dec. 6th at Assumption, St. Bridget and OLL Parishes.

*For the 2nd year we also have an online order form! NESCC Form Paper forms are also available in the school office, as well as a pdf attached to this newsletter. Return those forms to the school office, by US mail, scan/email, along with payment by Check or Venmo @accwreathsale (we cannot take credit cards) Please return all order forms and payment by Wednesday, Nov. 18th. Thank you once again for your amazing support!

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

Families from across the NE Seattle Catholic Community are invited to come together for a special All Parish Family Mass on Sunday, November 1 at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of the Lake Church, as we celebrate All Saints’ and All Souls’ together.

This special Mass will bring all four parish communities together, with combined liturgical ministries, music, and Children’s Church/CLOW opportunities for our youngest parishioners. After Mass, everyone is invited to a festive coffee hour celebration in the OLL School Gym.

Please note that the regular Sunday morning Masses at Assumption, St. Bridget, and St. Catherine will be canceled that morning so that we can all gather for this special celebration at OLL. The Saturday 5 pm Mass at OLL and the Sunday 5 pm Mass at Assumption will still be celebrated.

Our All-Parish Family Masses will become a quarterly tradition, rotating between our two larger-capacity churches, Our Lady of the Lake and St. Bridget. These gatherings will give us a wonderful opportunity throughout the year to worship, celebrate, and build community together as one parish family.

We hope you’ll join us for this special day!

An annual tradition at the bazaar is Trinkets and Treasures!

Start gathering your small trinkets and treasures to donate for resale. They can be new or used items that would make good gifts. Items that sell well are jewelry, scarves, books, small decorative items, Christmas decor. All proceeds go to the St C Chapter of SVDP.

Collection dates:

• Sunday November 15th 10:00AM to 1:00PM at St Catherine's Victoria Hall
• Friday November 20th 4:00PM - 6:00PM at St Catherine's Victoria Hall

Let us know if you would like to make different arrangements to deliver your items. Questions about Trinkets and Treasures? Contact Melanie Ruhl jruhljr@mac.com

Questions about the bazaar? Please contact Katie Fleming kjfleming1239@gmail.com or text 206-354-5161

Roosevelt High School ASR will be hosting its annual FREE Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 29th from 6:30-8:00PM! The event is at Roosevelt High School in the main staff parking lot! Come bring your family and get some candy in safe, fun, welcoming environment.

Reach out to rooseveltclassof2028@gmail.com or check @rhs_asr on Instagram for more details!

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!