SCS Happenings: July 30, 2022
Saint Catharine of Siena, pray for us.
From One Wildcat to Another...
Dear Parents/Guardians:
Happy summer! I hope this newsletter finds you well and enjoying summer with family and friends.
We are a few weeks away from the beginning of the school year. The faculty and staff are excited about the journey and have been preparing by participating in webinars, conferences, workshops, continued education classes, and other various professional training.
There are a few calendar dates you should be aware of as we approach the start of another wonderful school year. Our annual SCS Summer Social is scheduled for August 17, 2022, from 10 am-12 noon. It promises to be a fun time reacquainting with friends and enjoying some Chick-fil-A and ice cream!
Be sure to scroll through the entire newsletter for valuable information.
Thank you for all you do, Saint Catharine of Siena, pray for us.
Mrs. Marcella Kraycik
STATIONERY LIST FOR THE 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR
Middle School - Link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dk-vH-5ioTa4Jv9DIspdPdua8LTlEvBT/view?usp=sharing
The 2021-2022 Yearbooks have arrived. You may pick up your yearbook at the school office any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday between 9 and Noon, except the week of August 22nd.
SUMMER SOCIAL/OUTDOOR UNIFORM CORNER EVENT
Wednesday, Aug. 17th, 10am-12pm
2330 Perkiomen Avenue
Mount Penn, PA
- Outdoor Uniform Corner
- HSO sponsored Chick-fil-A
- Ice Cream Truck
Important Dates
- August 17, 2022: PreK and Kindergarten Orientation
- August 17, 2022: SCS Summer Social (uniform corner, ice cream, and Chick-Fil-A)
- August 29, 2022: First day (Grades 5-8; K-4 do NOT report)
- August 30, 2022: First day (Grades K-4; 5-8 do NOT report)
- August 31, 2022: Grades K-8 report
- September 1: Grades K-8 report
- September 2: Labor Day Weekend, no school
- September 5: Labor Day Holiday, no school
- September 6: Welcome PreK! Back to School Night
Back to School Night: 9/6/2022
Three sessions
6:00-7:00, Session 1: Middle School, 10-minute switches
7:00-7:20, Session 2: 8th Grade meeting (mandated for 8th Grade parents in 8th Grade HR), Grades PreK-5
7:25-7:45, Session 3: Grades PreK-5
HSO Wawa Fundraiser
St. Catharine’s HSO is sponsoring a Wawa Hoagie Fundraiser!
Great idea for a road trip, hike, picnic, or the next sporting event this summer! Order a stack of coupons and have them ready for your next adventure!
6” Shortie Hoagie Coupons are $4.50 each
(Retail value of $5.00, savings of $0.50 per hoagie during Hoagiefest!!)
see form below for ordering
Saint Catharine of Siena School Uniform Code
Uniforms / Dress Code
From the beginning of school until the first Monday in November and from the first Monday in April until the end of the school year, students have the option of wearing the Spring/Summer Uniform.
From the first Monday in November until the first Monday in April, students are required to wear the Fall/Winter Uniform.
Flynn & O’Hara Uniforms or McGinn School Apparel are the distributors for our school uniform.
Sneaker Villa is the distributor for the gym uniform.
Please put your child’s name on all pieces of clothing.
Pre-K and Kindergarten wear the Gym Uniform throughout the school year. (See Gym Uniform below.)
BOYS: GRADES 1 – 8
Fall/Winter Uniform
Dress navy blue uniform slacks (worn at the waist)
Belt – Black, navy, or dark brown leather
Navy blue V-neck sweater vest with school insignia
Light blue long-sleeved oxford shirt
Navy blue tie
Navy blue or white socks (must cover the ankle)
Shoes: Grades 1 – 8 (See pictures below and flyer)
Sneakers are only to be worn with a gym uniform
Spring/ Summer Uniform
Dress navy blue uniform slacks or uniform shorts
Belt – Black, navy, or dark brown leather
Light blue short-sleeved golf shirt with school insignia
Navy blue or white socks (must cover the ankle)
Shoes: Grades 1 – 8 (See pictures below and flyer)
Sneakers are only to be worn with an SCS gym uniform
GIRLS: GRADES 1 – 4
Fall/Winter Uniform
Dress navy blue uniform slacks (worn at the waist)
Blue plaid jumper (the length - not more than 2 inches above the knees) with school insignia patch
Light blue long-sleeved uniform blouse (rounded collar)
Navy blue V-neck cardigan sweater, or round collar neck sweater with school insignia
Navy blue knee socks or tights
Shoes: (See pictures below and flyer)
Sneakers are only to be worn with an SCS gym uniform
Spring/Summer Uniform
Dress navy blue one-panel uniform skort (not more than 2 inches above the knees)
Option: Blue plaid jumper with light blue short-sleeved blouse (rounded collar)
Light blue short-sleeved golf shirt with school insignia
Navy blue knee socks
Shoes: (See pictures below and flyer)
Sneakers are only to be worn with an SCS gym uniform
GIRLS: GRADE 5 Depending on your child’s growth during this transitional academic year, your grade five students may wear either the primary school jumper or the middle school two-panel uniform skort for the fall/winter uniform.
Fall/Winter Uniform
Dress navy blue uniform slacks (worn at the waist)
Blue plaid jumper (the length - not more than 2 inches above the knees) with school insignia patch
Light blue long-sleeved uniform blouse (rounded collar)
Navy blue V-neck cardigan sweater, or round collar neck sweater with school insignia
Navy blue knee socks or tights
Shoes: (See pictures below and flyer)
Sneakers are only to be worn with an SCS gym uniform
OR
Navy blue two-panel uniform skort (not more than 2 inches above the knees)
Blue Plaid skirt
A light blue long-sleeved button-down collar blouse
Navy blue V-neck cardigan sweater with school insignia
Navy blue knee socks or tights
Shoes: (See pictures below and flyer)
Sneakers are only to be worn with an SCS gym uniform
Spring/Summer Uniform
Dress navy blue one-panel uniform skort (not more than 2 inches above the knees)
Option: Blue plaid jumper with light blue short-sleeved blouse (rounded collar)
Light blue short-sleeved golf shirt with school insignia
Navy blue knee socks
Shoes: (See pictures below and flyer)
Sneakers are only to be worn with an SCS gym uniform
GIRLS: GRADES 6 – 8
Fall/Winter Uniform
Navy blue two-panel uniform skort (not more than 2 inches above the knees)
Blue Plaid skirt
A light blue long-sleeved button-down collar blouse
Navy blue V-neck cardigan sweater with school insignia
Navy blue knee socks or tights
Shoes: (See pictures below and flyer)
Sneakers are only to be worn with a gym uniform
Spring/ Summer Uniform
Navy blue two-panel uniform skort (not more than 2 inches above the knees)
Blue Plaid skirt
Light blue short-sleeved golf shirt with school insignia
Navy blue knee socks
Shoes: (See pictures below and flyer)
Sneakers are only to be worn with a gym uniform
Spring/Summer Uniform
Black regulation gym shorts – with school insignia
Red regulation (cotton or moisture-wicking) T-shirt – with school insignia
White socks – must cover the ankle
“Modestly styled or simple” white, grey, blue, or black sneakers with white or black laces (No light-up sneakers or high-tops)
**Pre-K is encouraged to wear Velcro straps instead of laces.
Fall/Winter Uniform
Black sweatpants (Grades Pre-K – 5) – with school insignia
Black warm-up pants (Grades 6 – 8) with school insignia
Red sweatshirt (Grades Pre-K – 5) – with school insignia
Black jacket (Grade 6 – 8) – with school insignia
Black regulation gym shorts – with school insignia
Red regulation (cotton or moisture-wicking) T-shirt – with school insignia
“Modestly styled or simple” white, grey, blue, or black sneakers with white or black laces (No light-up sneakers or high-tops)
White socks – must cover the ankle
School Shoes may be purchased at any store
Sperry Men's Mako Casual Boat Shoe (BROWN ONLY) Gr. 6-8 | Sperry Men's Billfish 3-Eye Boat Shoe (BROWN ONLY) Gr. 6-8 | Sperry Men's Authentic Original Cross Lace Washed Stripe Boat Shoe (BROWN ONLY) Gr. 6-8 |
Scrip Accounts - is a MANDATORY PROGRAM for all Families. This Program keeps the Tuition Costs down. If you chose not to participate or do not participate, the BUYOUT cost of $400 for PreK(5day) - 8th or $200 for PreK(3 Days or 5 Half Day) will be applied to your account.
When buying ONLINE through RaiseRight (formerly Shop with Scrip) - always remember that you get half the amount of credit that is displayed. (1/2 goes to Tuition Account and 1/2 goes to the Subsidy that is given for each child in the School)
- The total credit amount needed is $125.00.
- If you do not purchase any SCRIP, $400 will be added to your FACTS account.
- If you have some credit but not the full amount, the amount of your credit will be taken from the $400 BUY-OUT and that amount will be added to your FACTS account. Example ($400 - $85 credit = $315).
- If you have a credit of $125 or higher, that amount will be credited to next year's tuition.




Does Your Child have a Spot on the Bus?
If your form was misplaced or you did not send yours in, please email Mrs. D'Achille at mdachille@scsreading.org
School Store...New Fundraising Program
When your school's families and friends shop at their favorite online stores through SchoolStore.com, everybody wins! Online retail sales are approaching $200 billion this year, and 80% of all Americans are online. Now is the time to earning money for SCS with no extra cost to you.
SchoolStore.com is an online shopping mall where over 350 nationally-known merchants have agreed to give a percentage of sales to K-12 schools. Companies like Walmart, Kohls, Sears, Disney Store, Family Book Store, and Barnes & Noble participate.
Customers help your school by making everyday purchases from the nation's top online merchants...with NO COST and NO RISK for your school. Click on the link for more information.
Please be on the lookout for SchoolStore.com informational packets coming home with your students this week!

Cross Country
Cross country registration now open!
Please use the following link to sign up for cross country and receive schedule updates over the summer:
https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/322612
Cross country is open to all students from kindergarten through eighth grade, practices will begin mid to late August. COACHES ARE NEEDED.
Volleyball
Girls volleyball registration now open!
Volleyball registration for girls in grades 5-8 is now open. Registration can be completed in Teamsnap by clicking on the link below. Practices will begin in early August. If you have questions about the upcoming season, contact Keith Lawlor by email at ksclawlor@me.com or call or text 267-879-7220.
Berks Catholic Junior High Sports Registration
- Girls Soccer(Fall) need minimum 15 for a team REGISTRATION DEADLINE 8/1/2022
- Boys Soccer(Fall) need minimum 15 for a team REGISTRATION DEADLINE 8/1/2022
- Field Hockey(Fall) need minimum 15 for a team REGISTRATION DEADLINE 8/1/2022
- Football(Fall) need minimum 20 for a team REGISTRATION DEADLINE 8/1/2022
- Cheerleading(Fall) need minimum 8 for a squad REGISTRATION DEADLINE 8/1/2022
- Girls Basketball(Winter) need minimum 12 for a team REGISTRATION DEADLINE 11/1/2022
- Boys Basketball(Winter) need minimum 12 for a team REGISTRATION DEADLINE 11/1/2022
- Wrestling(Winter) need minimum 12 for a team REGISTRATION DEADLINE 11/1/2022
- Baseball(Spring) need minimum 15 for a team REGISTRATION DEADLINE 3/1/2023
- Softball(Spring) need minimum 15 for a team REGISTRATION DEADLINE 3/1/2023
*Junior High Football is for Students in Grades 8 and 9
Saint Catharine of Siena is accepting applications for the 2022-2023 school year.
Saint Catharine of Siena is accepting applications for the 2022-2023 school year.
Do you know of someone or are you looking to return to the classroom after being home on family leave? Looking to return to the classroom from retirement? Then Saint Catharine of Siena is the place for you! Join our excellent team of faith-filled, dedicated, and professional educators.
Saint Catharine of Siena is accepting applications for:
● Part-Time/ Full Time Contracted Special Education Teacher
● Full-Time Contracted Teachers
Classroom Substitutes
Classroom Aides
Please send resume, all clearances, references, and certifications to Mkraycik@scsreading.org or
mail to 2330 Perkiomen Avenue, Reading PA 19606
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