September 24, 2015
In this issue:
- Important Upcoming Dates & Calendar Changes
- A note from Dcn. Phillip Jackson, Parish Administrator
- CtRCS now accepts payments ONLINE!
- Spirit Wear on sale through Wed., Sept. 30
- Parent field trip shirts - payment PAST DUE!
- School Pictures - Available to view online next week
- Steps for Students Kick-Off Week
- Chili Cook-Off - Registration, Ticket Sales and Sponsorship
- Yearbook Volunteer Meeting - Mon., Sept. 28
- RSVP by Sept. 29 - Love and Logic Seminars
- Master Plan Feasibility Study Survey
Important Upcoming Dates
Sept. 25 - No school - Teacher Conferences
Sept. 28 - Steps for Students kick-off week begins!! Steps/Red t-shirt day (more info below)
Sept. 29 - CRAZY sock day
Sept. 30 - Sock/Shoe donations
Oct. 1 - Team shirt day
Oct. 2 - CRAZY hair day
Oct. 6 - Blessing of the Animals - 8:15 a.m. in front of the Church
Oct. 9 - Love and Logic Session
Oct. 12 - No school - faculty inservice
A note from Dcn. Phillip Jackson, Parish Administrator
Thank you for your cooperation.
Blessings,
Dcn. Phillip Jackson
CtRCS now accepts payments ONLINE!
We are excited to announce that Christ the Redeemer Catholic School is now equipped to accept payments online using PayPal or a debit/credit card! This method may now be used as one of your payment options for tuition and fees (checks and money orders will still be accepted in the office as usual). Reminder invoices for October will be sent out by tomorrow.
The fine print:
We received an overwhelming request to offer an online payment option for our families. In order to feasibly do this, we must pass along the associated fees to the purchaser. During checkout you will see two convenience fees to cover these costs. Because online payment is one of several options to pay your tuition and fees, you will see these convenience fees as an added cost to your full tuition/fee amount. However, for purchases such as t-shirts, chili cook-off tickets, etc… where the website is the only purchasing option, we have adjusted the item price down to accommodate for these fees.
Using the site:
You may access the site directly or link to it from our ctrschool.com site. You will simply add the items to your cart (e.g. monthly tuition, before/after care, late fees, etc…) and checkout. While you are welcome to create an account on the site, it is not required. If you have a unique balance that is not a standard monthly tuition/fee payment, use the item titled “Non-Standard Payments” to add the payment to your cart.
Spirit Wear is on sale through Wed., Sept. 30!
As we did last year, we will offer our spirit wear items for sale twice this year – once in the fall and again in early 2016. These will be the only opportunities to purchase these great Crusader items, so remember to place your orders no later than Sept. 30 so you don’t miss out!
In addition to the items we offered last year, we are offering a black short sleeve Crusader shirt which our CtRCS team will wear as our team shirt at the Steps for Students 5k walk/run on Feb. 20, 2016. The designs on the shirts have not changed from last year, and you may view images when ordering online.
The hoodie is an approved uniform item for the casual uniform (e.g. not on Mass days), and the spirit t-shirts can be worn periodically through the year as directed by Mrs. Sierra.
Payments PAST DUE for parent field trip shirts. Last chance!!
Parents, if you submitted an order for a PARENT field trip t-shirt and have not submitted payment, we will allow you to do so until tomorrow, Sept. 25 at noon. Any orders that have not been paid for by noon tomorrow will not be submitted. We are no longer accepting any new orders. You may drop off a check payable to CtRCS for $12 per shirt ordered or you may pay online (for an additional fee) using the "Non-standard payment" item.
Student field trip shirts do not require payment. Each student registered at the school will receive a shirt that is paid for by the annual activity fee. If you have not already submitted your child's t-shirt size, please do so below.
Please note these field trip shirts are NOT the same as the spirit wear for sale that is mentioned above.
Individual and Class Pictures - available for viewing online next week!
Portraits by CMJ will have individual and class portraits available for viewing and ordering online by next Friday. Once they are posted, we will send out a notice with directions on how to view and order. Please do not send any picture money or order forms to the school. Any orders not submitted on picture day will need to be done through the photographer's website. Once printed pictures are delivered, we will send them home with your child. You may contact Portraits by CMJ with any questions at 713-363-3085.
Steps for Students Kick-Off Week
Crusaders, it's time to get stepping! We kick off registration for Steps for Students 2016, the Archdiocese's 5K Run/Walk supporting our area Catholic schools, Monday - and it's one of CtR's biggest fundraisers of the year! Help support CtR School by registering your family to join us Sat., Feb. 20, 2016 for one of the most fun mornings of the year! You can register during parent-teacher conferences on Friday at school!
We have a lot of fun activities planned next week to us get us to the starting line!:
Mon., Sept. 28: Students may wear their 2015 Steps for Students or a red t-shirt and uniform bottoms
Tues., Sept. 29: Students may wear CRAZY socks and shoes with their uniforms (no flip flops, please)
Wed., Sept. 30: Students should bring gently worn or new shoes or brand-new socks as a donation; all students will receive a lollipop at the end of the day!
Thurs., Oct. 1: Students may wear their favorite team t-shirt to build excitement for our Annual Chili Cook-Off!
Fri., Oct. 2: Students may participate in CRAZY hair day!
Winners will be announced at our very first school pep rally 1:30 p.m. Fri., Oct. 2 in the Parish Hall (parents, please join us!) for awesome prizes in the following categories:
- the first class that reaches 100 percent Steps registration will receive a popsicle party and each family will be entered into a drawing for a special gift card
- all classes that receive 100 percent registration during kick-off week will receive a movie party in the spring
- the class with the best Steps door decorations will receive a cookie and lemonade party
- And, in the spring, the family who raises the most for CtR through Steps will receive a special grand prize!
Every student who registers will receive a FREE DRESS PASS to be used by Friday, Dec. 18, 2015!
Questions? Please e-mail steps@ctrschool.com. See you at the starting line!
Join us for the 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off Nov. 7
Tailgate with CtR at the 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off - REGISTER NOW
6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015
- Chili sampling, hot dogs and desserts!
- Live band, dancing and DJ
- Rock wall, bungee run, bounce house and more for kids!
- Silent Auction featuring Teacher or Staff Member of the Day opportunities!
- Live Auction featuring a weekend at Lake Travis; Pastor or Principal for the Day; Head of the line in carpool and walk-up; reserved seating for the Christmas program or Kindergarten graduation and more!
- Raffle for cool Yeti and spirit items!
30 team spots available - $48.50* registration fee
Admission:
$4.75* Children
$14.50* Adults
Sponsorship opportunities for individuals, families and businesses:
First String Underwriter $100: Recognition in Crusader Chronicle, school website and at the event; family entry to event
Varsity Underwriter $250: Recognition in Crusader Chronicle, school website and at the event; family entry to event; and commemorative chili bowl
All-Conference Champion $500: Recognition in Crusader Chronicle, school website and at the event; family entry to event; personalized chili spoon
*Convenience fees apply. Pricing has been adjusted to accommodate.
Yearbook Volunteer Meeting
Attention Crusader Parents,
Are you interested in assisting in the creation of this year's yearbook? Come and learn how you can help on Mon., Sept. 28 at 2:30 in the library. Our meeting will be over in time for dismissal.
We are need of volunteers to assist in the following areas:
- Picture taking at events and during classroom activities
- Yearbook sales and distribution
- Dedication sales
- Page layouts
If you cannot be at the meeting and are interested in being involved, please email Katie Griep-Moffitt at yearbook@ctrschool.com or kathryngriep@yahoo.com.
Monday, Sep 28, 2015, 02:30 PM
11511 Huffmeister Road, Houston, TX, United States
Love and Logic Seminars
- October 9
- November 13
- December 4
- January 22
- February 5
- March 4
Master Plan Feasibility Study Survey
This weekend is Survey Weekend at Christ the Redeemer! This is the last weekend to return the feasibility study surveys regarding Phase III of the Master Plan. All registered parishioners received a survey in the mail, and more are available in the church narthex. They may be returned this weekend at Mass or directly to the parish office by Monday, September 28. Surveys may also be completed online by clicking on the Feasibility Study link on the church website,www.ctrcc.com. Kindly see your mailed letter or the church bulletin for the password. Don't miss this valuable opportunity to let us know what you think! Thank you!
Christ the Redeemer Catholic School
Email: registrar@ctrschool.com
Website: www.ctrschool.com
Location: 11511 Huffmeister Road Houston, TX 77065
Phone: 281-469-8440
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Christ-the-Redeemer-Catholic-School/527305330640711