Dragon Roar: 09.15.19 Week 5
Daring Greatly in Faith, Academics & Service since 1960
We are firmly rooted!
Good evening, dragons!
In today's gospel, Jesus responds to those who criticize him for keeping company with the unworthy. Jesus tells three parables: the man that goes after the one lost sheep, the woman who searches for one coin even though she has ten and the prodigal son.
"Tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to listen to Jesus,
but the Pharisees and scribes began to complain, saying,
“This man welcomes sinners and eats with them."
Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Each parable celebrates when the lost are found. When we are lost, God doesn't wait for our return. He actively seeks us out. And when the lost are found, how could we not celebrate and rejoice? How do we in our families celebrate each other even after a failure or setback? See below for some ideas!
Blessings,
Ms. Salazar | Principal
SPARK Starts on Wednesday for the Semester: Dinner and Childcare Provided!!
Join Vicky Rine from Boysville for our Parenting/Guardian support class each Wednesday. See flyer below. RSVP information below! Can't start this week? Let Vicky know and we can see you for the next one!
We had over 10 families participate last year with rave reviews!
Scholastic Book Fair: Ends on the 17th (Tuesday! Hurry!)
There are some great Religious books available for $5 and under.
See Ms. Fischer for any questions.
Grandparents/Family Gratitude Lunch: Please RSVP by Tuesday!!
Please return RSVP and Payment by Tuesday!!
Thursday, Sep 19, 2019, 10:30 AM
St. Monica Cafeteria
Supporting Students with Failure
After School Clubs Started Last Week: Still Time To Sign Up Below!
CONFERENCES! THANK YOU! Free Dress on Monday
Wow! Conferences!
Students may have free on Monday if their parent/guardian attended conferences or scheduled an alternate time with homeroom teacher.
Handbook Policy Highlights!
Free Dress Policies
- Appropriate attire can include jeans, dresses/skirts/shorts no shorter than a dollar bill’s width above the top of the knee with shorts under dresses/skirts or capris.
- No skinny jeans, jeggings, yoga pants or leggings are to be worn.
- All shirts must cover the midriff and completely cover shoulders – tank tops, spaghetti straps are not allowed.
- T-shirts may not contain inappropriate graphics, gang symbols, messages, or markings.
- Any torn/ripped clothing or extremely form-fitting clothing will not be acceptable.
- Free Dress Shoes: Only flat, closed-toe shoes with a back may be worn. No sandals, heels or wedges. Be sure to bring appropriate shoes for PE.
SELF-DISCIPLINE IS SELF-DENIAL
Matthew Kelly on the importance of delayed gratification.
Week at a Glance
Mrs. Medina Joins Kindergarten!
Here is her bio: My name is Jennifer Fazio-Medina. I am from Iowa originally. San Antonio is great and I have met lots of amazing people, but I still really miss my family and having 4 seasons! I graduated from the University of Northern Iowa many years ago. I am a proud mom of 3 amazing kids. My oldest son is a senior at Cole High school, my middle son is a sophomore at Cole and my daughter is very fortunate to be a 2nd grader here at St Monica! I currently coach gymnastics a couple nights a week and am so excited to to be assisting Mrs. Bazany with the sweet kindergarten kiddos. I LOVE kids!
I have competed in bodybuilding, and power lifting. I have also taught all kinds of fitness classes ranging from senior water aerobics, to spinning, to kickboxing and a few others. I have volunteered to lead fitness classes with teachers after school (wink, wink teachers) and also for the JROTC at Cole.
My favorite way to spend free time is, of course with my kids. I also LOVE to dance!
I am so thankful for this opportunity!
Breakfast Kicks off and is DELICIOUS!!
Meal + Juice OR Milk for $2.25
Meal Options:
Bean and Cheese Taco
Bacon, egg and cheese taco
2 scrambled eggs and sausage patty
Cereal, milk, and fruit
Bacon and Egg Sandwich
Breakfast will be billed on FACTS account at the end of the month, just like lunch.
Fr. Thumma asks us to Not Judge
Heading your Way
Feast of St. Francis: Blessing of the Pets
Friday, Oct 4, 2019, 02:30 PM
Soccer Field
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
1st PTC Meeting: Family Math Night, Seeking Volunteers
Dinner Provided. Math Games and ways to support your student with Math! Bring your younger kids to play too!
We need volunteers to lead our Math Games, the arrival time of 5PM and volunteers can be older high school students needing hours. Please email asalazar@saintmonica. net to sign up to volunteer (volunteers can be in 8th grade or up!).
Tuesday, Oct 22, 2019, 06:00 PM
Cafeteria
Are you a Crafter looking to sell? Do you want to buy locally made goods? Catholic Daughters Craft Show!
Catholic Daughters Fall Arts and Craft Show | Free Admission
Baked Goodies, Food available.
Vendors and Shoppers Welcome!!!
Contact: Herlinda 210-658-0062
The Catholic Daughters support St. Monica each year by providing over $1,000 in scholarships each year for our graduating 8th graders. We love our Catholic Daughters!
Saturday, Oct 12, 2019, 09:00 AM
St. Monica Cafeteria
Fall Semester Events: See Website for More Details and Downloadable Calendar
September
9-5-2019 to 9-17-2019 Scholastic Book Fair, Students may visit during library time and after school.
9-9-2019 to 9-20-2019 NWEA Testing Window
9-19-2019 Family/Grandparent Gratitude Lunch, All families may eat with students in cafeteria, lunch available for adult and student purchase.
9-29-2019 School Mass @ Parish 11 AM
October
10-1-2019 Solidarity Day, Wear Orange, 8th Grade HS Tour to JPII
10-4-2019 Feast of St. Francis, Blessing of the Pets 2:30 PM, Soccer Field
10-11-2019 Early Dismissal, Archdiocesan Professional Development, NO After School Care
10-12: Cathoic Daughters Fall Craft Show in School Cafeteria
10-14-2019 No School, Columbus Day
10-22-2019 PTC Meeting, Q1 Awards, 6:00-7:30PM
10-27-2019 Hope for the Future 5K, 7AM-12PM (No School Mass)
10-31-2019 Halloween Dress as Your Favorite Book Character Trunk or Treat, 5-6:30PM
November
11-1-2019 All Saints Day Mass, 8:15AM, Students May Dress as a Favorite Saint
11-8-2019 Veteran’s Day, 8:15AM, Mass and Assembly
11-9-2019 Archdiocesan Assembly, 8AM-3:30PM
11-11-2019 Veteran’s Day, No School
11-12-2019 Photo Retake Day
11-12-2019 St. Cecelia Music Concert (All Music Students: Guitar, Recorder, Violin, Mariachi, Choir), Church, 6:30-7:30PM
11-18-2019 to 11-22-2019 NWEA Testing Round 2, Kinder to 8th
11-19-2019 School Mass @ Parish 11AM
11-20-19 Q2 Progress Report Cards Sent Home
11-21-19 Gratitude Lunch with Fire Department and Police Department
11-25-2019 to 11-29-2019 Thanksgiving Break
December
12-5-2019Santa Pictures, Free Dress
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
12-19-2019School Mass, 8:15AM, Classroom Christmas Parties
12-20-2019No School, No School Mass, ASC Care Closed
12-20-2019No School
23-31Christmas 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.
Go Dragons! Athletics Updates
Monday
- Volleyball Practice with Coach Bazany @ St. Monica 3:30-5:30pm
- Soccer Practice with Coach Juarez @ St. Monica 3:30-5:30pm
Providence/St.Paul Cross Country Meet @ Woodlawn Park with Coach Garcia
Start time 4:15pm, 1103 Cincinnati Ave, San Antonio TX 78201
Students will be released at 3:00pm
Transportation: St. Monica bus will be provided
Please sign student out with the Coach if student is getting picked up from Woodlawn
If there are any parents who can assist by timing the students, that would help out greatly. This is a Coach timed event, we have 9 students entered and would want the most accurate time as possible. Please let me know if you can assist.
Tuesday
Volleyball Game vs. St. Anthony
B Girls 4:30pm
A Girls 5:30pm
Soccer Practice @ St. Monica
3:30-5:30
Wednesday
- Cross Country Practice @ St. Monica 7-7:30AM
- Volleyball Practice @ St. Monica 3:30-5:30
Dragons Soccer vs. Sts. Peter and Paul @ OLPH
Game time is at 4:00pm, Students will be released at 3:00PM
Transportation: Parents are responsible for transportation
Thursday
- Cross Country Practice @ St. Monica 7-7:30 AM
- Soccer Practice @St. Monica 3:30-5:30pm
Dragon Volleyball Game has been cancelled by Holy Cross
Volleyball will begin the St. John Bosco Tounament @ St. John Bosco
5631 W Commerce St. San Antonio TX, 78237
B Team begins at 4:00pm
A Team begins at 5:00pm
Transportation: Based on the Bracket Schedule, Parents are responsible for transportation
B team Students will be released at 3:00pm
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