Dragon Roar: 11.17.19 Week 14
Daring Greatly in Faith, Academics & Service since 1960
The only difference between us and the saints is perseverance
Good evening, Dragons!
Today we celebrate our second to last Sunday before Advent begins.
Today's Gospel
Today, Jesus predicts the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem and warns his followers that persecution will come before the end time.
Luke 21:5-19
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Family Connection
Jesus is assuring his followers that God is present to all believers, even in times of trouble. Ultimately, Jesus will witness to this with his own death. Deacon Jack today at St. Monica's 11AM Mass told us that in the past his homily on this Gospel was fire and brimstone but he has now evolved to urge us that signs have always been there---now is the time to acknowledge Jesus in every part of our lives, remember to pray in gratitude and strength and above, persevere with Christ in mind. He reminded us that the only difference between us and the Saints is that the Saints persevered until the end. Dragons, how do we model to our families to persevere, even in the roughest of times, with Christ central? You are in my prayers, Dragons. Enjoy the last of the weekend together as we spend one more week in school before break.
Blessings,
Ms. Salazar | Principal
Fall Fundraiser: Sell those Catholic Life Tickets!
This month, you will see on your accounts a $100 charge per family for the Catholic LIfe Tickets Fundraiser to be paid by Jan. 15, 2020. This is our one mandatory fundraiser each year. Please remember the actual cost to educate at St. Monica's is $5,900. Fundraising helps us keep our tuition at a lower rate currently paid.
This year, as noted in your registration packet, all families are asked to sell at least $100 worth of tickets (20 tickets at $5 each). You can, of course, sell even more and are encouraged to as 100% of the proceeds we make per ticket comes directly to us!
Your student came home with tickets. If you need more or they did not make it home, please Ms. Rosa know.
St. Monica Prizes for those that go above and beyond:
1) Number 1 top seller--Free Tuition for a Month and VIP Lunch Party with Classmates
2) Number 2 top seller--Free Enrollment Fees for 2020-2021 and Student gets to be Principal for the Day
3) Number 3 top seller--1/2 off Enrollment fees for 2020-2021 and Free Dress for a week
4) Number 4 top seller--Free Dress for a week
Catholic LIfe Prizes
1) One Grand Prize: A choice between a new Ford F-150, a new Ford Focus, or a $20,000 Prepaid VISA Credit Card (this is between ALL participating schools)
2) One prize per school: A $1,000 VIsa Prepaid Credit Card
FAQ:
1) Where do these tickets come from and why do we do this?
Catholic Life Raffle Tickets are a free fundraising opportunity provided to us through Catholic LIfe Insurance (they provide the grand prizes). Catholic Life provides prizes, printing, and promos. Started in 2007 as a way to help struggling Catholic Schools, the Catholic Schools Sweepstakes has raised more than $8 Million, with 100% of the proceeds going directly to the schools. Over 60 schools participate all over Texas. Please remember the actual cost to educate at St. Monica's is $5,900. Fundraising helps us keep our tuition at a lower rate.
2) I don't have lots of family or a workplace that allows me to sell. How can I participate?
We will have sign ups to sell after Mass at St. Monica Parish every Sunday starting next week!
3) I don't believe in fundraising. Can I just buy the tickets myself?
Yes. All families will have a $100 automatically placed on their account (not per child, just for the family). You are more than welcome to just pay the fee.
4) What do I do with the money collected?
You may keep the money up to $100 or turn in and the credit will be applied to your account. Any money past $100 for additional tickets needs to be turned into St. Monica or the tickets will be charged to your account.
5) How long do I have to sell?
Until January 15
Blue Mass: School Mass on THURSDAY, MASS DRESS
Please email Ms. Salazar at asalazar@saintmonica.net if you will be sending a family member to be blessed at Mass. Please send the name of honoree.
Thursday, Nov 21, 2019, 11:00 AM
St. Monica Catholic School & Child Development Center, North Street, Converse, TX, USA
Tricks to Nurture A Love of Reading (Thanksgiving Break Ideas!)
31 Great Books Chosen by Kids for Kids
Thanksgiving Holiday
Monday, Nov 18, 2019, 07:00 AM
St. Monica Catholic School & Child Development Center, North Street, Converse, TX, USA
Week at a Glance
Congrats to Angelic, Annette and Alli!! $5,000 Grant Seed Funding Awarded for Weight Room Proposal
SMCS Celebrates Our Musicians
Basketball Season Begins!
Fr. Thumma asks us to keep our eye on the target
Congrats to our Spanish Club Officers!
Heading your Way
Fall Semester Events: See Website for More Details and Downloadable Calendar
November: Gratitude Month
11-20-19 Q2 Progress Report Cards Sent Home
11-21-19 Gratitude Lunch with Fire Department and Police Department
11-24-19 Parish Second Collection for SMCS
11-25-2019 to 11-29-2019 Thanksgiving Break
December: Advent
12-5-2019Santa Pictures, Free Dress
12-9 to 12-13: Middle School Midterm Reviews (Midterms to follow)
12-12-2019Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass and Celebration, 8:15AM
12-13-2019No School Mass, Last Day for Fall Clubs
12-14-2019High School Placement Test
12-17-2019Christmas Program, Church 5:15-6:15PM PK-2nd, 6:45-7:45PM 3rd-8th
Monday, December 16 Middle School Math Midterm
Tuesday, December 17 Middle School Religion & Science Midterms
Wednesday, December 18 Middle School ELA & Social Studies Midterms
12-19-2019School Mass, 8:15AM, Classroom Christmas Parties
12-20-2019No School, No School Mass, ASC Care Closed
12-20-2019No School
12-23 to Jan. 31Christmas Break
What are ways I can get free dress?
- Birthday (or half birthday if birth date falls during school holiday).
- Taking a picture of yourself in St. Monica gear out in the city and emailing to Ms. Salazar. If you get featured in the Dragon Roar, you get free dress!
- Attending school meetings (Parent Conferences, PTC, etc) and after school events.
Uniform Cheat Sheet--Updated to Reflect Handbook
Click the Website Button Above to Access the Website
- Lunch Menu
- School Events calendar for the year
- Links for RenWeb/Facts SIS to support your tuition payment and grade viewing for classrooms.
Ren Web: Parents Web
Stay plugged in to your student's academic needs! Please make sure you have a family account on Ren Web to see the lunch menu, your student's grades and much more. Attached is a tutorial to create your account in english and espanol.
District Code for St. Monica's: SMC-TX
How do I create my Ren-Web Account?
Handbook for 2019-2020
We are St. Monica's Dragons!
Email: asalazar@saintmonica.net
Website: http://www.saintmonica.net
Location: 515 North Street
Phone: 210-658-6701