The Eagle Express
CSSE's Weekly Newsletter - Dec. 4, 2021
Important Dates
Sun., Dec. 5 - TCS Reception following 9:30 mass
Tues., Dec. 7 - Spirit Tee Tuesday & 2pm Dismissal
Wed., Dec. 8 - Feast of the Immaculate Conception (school mass)
Thurs., Dec. 9 - School Mass (8:15am)
Fri., Dec. 10 - PTO Fundraiser - Silhouette Portraits via Zoom
Tues., Dec. 14 - Spirit Tee Tuesday & 2pm Dismissal
Thurs., Dec. 16 - School Mass (8:15am)
Fri., Dec. 17 - Christmas Parties (info to come)
Fri., Dec. 17 - End of 2nd Quarter/1st Semester
Dec. 20- Jan. 3 - No School/Christmas Break
Tues., Jan. 4 - Begin 3rd Quarter
Check out the calendar on the school webpage for more
Tax Credit Scholarship
As we approach the end of the year, consider making a gift to The Catholic School of St. Eugene by contributing to the Tax Credit Scholarship program. This year, our school received $67,000+ in tuition assistance from the TCS, which will allow us to give more students the gift of a Catholic education. You are invited to attend an
informational reception with Fr. Vic and Mrs. Goldsworthy on Sunday, Dec. 5th in Ross Hall following the 9:30am mass. Give at
https://archokc.org/tcs-steugene.
Christmas Toy Drive Success!
A big THANK YOU to all of our families who donated gifts to the Christmas Connection this week! We collected enough gift items to fill three shopping carts and the back of a truck! Thanks to you, Christmas will be brighter for some of the more than 770 families served by Christmas Connection. Thank you!
Sweatshirt Orders
Our Flynn O’Hara sweatshirt order is shipped and on the way! We expect them to arrive next week just in time for some slightly cooler weather. We will send home in student backpacks late next week.
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Wednesday, Dec. 8th is a Holy Day of Obligation. Students will attend mass for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception at 8:15am, as well as our normal school mass on Thursday. Please have your students wear their regular uniform on Wednesday and their mass uniform on Thursday as usual.
Christmas Break
Christmas break is on the horizon! Our last day of school this quarter will be Friday, Dec. 17th. Return to school for the 3rd quarter/2nd Semester on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022!
Please check your FACTS to clear outstanding balances that could result in a report card hold.
Advent Resources
We have been enjoying the beginning of this beautiful season of Advent with reflection and prayer. Please join us as we prepare for the birth of Jesus by participating in one or many of the Advent activities Mrs. Goldsworthy shared in her
Taking Flight newsletter last week.
Teacher Wishlists!
Several people have asked about teacher wishlists. Check out this
link for Teacher Favorites and links to wishlists. Thank you for always being so thoughtful and generous!
PTO News
Your Silhouette Portrait cut freehand LIVE on Zoom by Master Scissor Artist Karl Johnson Hosted by the Catholic School of St. Eugene on Dec 10, 2021 from 11am-6:30pm. Please join Renowned Silhouette Artist Karl Johnson at a LIVE virtual event where he will be creating hand cut silhouette portraits! Each one takes just minutes and all ages are welcome - even the squirmy ones. Karl can take a photo if your little one is wiggly! Original Silhouettes are $35. Payment is made when you register for the event. Please reserve one time slot per person. Duplicate silhouettes and frames will also be available for purchase. Your completed silhouettes will be mailed to you after the event with free shipping! *Important note: Appointments are listed in Pacific Time, please convert for your time zone! You will be required to download the Zoom app on your computer, tablet, or mobile device to attend your virtual silhouette appointment. https://tinyurl.com/St-Eugene21 / Register Now!
Upcoming Eat & Earns - Always mention St. Eugene when you order so we get a donation back to the school. Thank you, and don’t forget to spread the word to family and friends! Have an idea for an Eat and Earn or school fundraiser? Email us at pto@steugeneschool.org!
If you have questions about fundraisers, Eat & Earns, etc, visit the
PTO site, and join the
PTO Facebook group for more info.
Eagle Excellence
Congratulations to the Pianalto family! They just welcomed sweet baby boy James to the family this week!
Let us know about your student's achievements or give a shout out to a staff member so we can celebrate their Eagle Excellence!
Please Pray For...
Please pray for the response of the soul of Shawn Jones, friend to Kim Hattaway. Eternal rest grant unto her, Oh Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. | Please pray for Linda Skinner, a mentor and dear friend to Mrs. Goldsworthy and Mrs. Jackson. She is going through chemo. | Please pray for the healing of Sasha, cousin to Mark Roby and granddaughter to Mrs. Neal. | Please pray for the healing of Dub Wheeler, grandfather or Gehrig and Gabby. He has numerous medical issues, and needs the extra prayers. | Continues to pray for the healing of Nick Aguilera, nephew of Mrs. Goldsworthy and alum of CSSE. | Pray for those in our community who are quarantined, ill, or struggling to recover from COVID-19 | Pray for those who have perished to COVID-19 and for their families who are grieving the loss of these loved ones. | Pray for our staff, students, and their families. May God grant us all patience and wisdom. Help us put our faith first, and give grace to all.
If you would like to include something in the Prayer Requests section, please contact Kim Hattaway at media@steugeneschool.org.
Parish & Community News
MSM Drop and Shop Calling all parents! Drop your kiddo off with MSM Rocket Cheer on December 18th for Christmas FUN while you finish your shopping! Cookies, hot chocolate, games and so much more! Register at
this link Altogether Lovely! A Mother/Daughter Gathering The first Mother/Daughter Event for older girls was a hit, so we decided to do one for younger girls! This event will focus on teaching girls truth, beauty, and what to expect when their bodies begin changing and they start their cycles. It is recommended for ages 8-12. The event will be bilingual... and free! Space is limited, so email to sign up!
nmchugh@archokc.org. More info:
https://www.archokc.org/mother-daughter It’s time to sign up for the Best Advent Ever! Receive video reflections beginning on the first day of Advent, Sunday, November 28.
This year’s program is about finding the inspiration you need to say no to what draws you to the darkness of worry and fear and yes to what draws you to the light of healing and hope! Matthew Kelly and the wisdom of his new book, Life Is Messy, will be your guide in that journey. Copies will be available in the narthex soon!
- Parishioners simply need to go to the Dynamic Catholic website and sign up with their name & email address.
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