Mark your calendars for picture day!
Get those smiles ready! Picture days are coming on September 26-27. Here's what you need to know:
- Individual School Pictures: Wednesday, September 26, at 8:15 a.m.
Students in PreK through Grade 7 may wear their uniforms or arrive in free dress. Those in free dress must change into their school uniforms after their photos are taken. - Grade 8 Individual Pictures: The individual picture for Grade 8 students is their official yearbook photo, and the following clothing is needed for this special picture:
- Boys: Long-sleeved shirt with tie or sports coat/suit with dress shirt. The photo is from the waist up, so students may wear uniform trousers.
- Girls: Dress, skirt, or top that is appropriate for the occasion. Consider church or fine-dining attire. Low necklines are not acceptable.
All students will change into their school uniforms after the photo shoot.
- Class Pictures: Thursday, September 27, at 8:15 a.m.
All students must be in Chapel Dress for the class picture.
If you have any questions, please contact the Lower and Middle School Office.
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Announcements
School News
Special Event: 'Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World'
Santa Catalina and the Monterey Bay Stanford Club are teaming up for a special engagement with Doug Abrams, author of The Book of Joy, which features reflections from a meeting between Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama. Abrams will speak at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 25, in the PAC. Admission is free, but registration is required. This event is recommended for grades 6 and up.
Santa Catalina takes aim at plastics with Ocean Guardian Grant
Santa Catalina has received a $4,000 Ocean Guardian Grant to help promote ocean conservation and reduce the amount of singe-use plastics on campus. Read more.
Get ready for the JDRF One Walk
Once again, our caring Cougars will support juvenile diabetes research by coming together on Sunday, October 14, for the JDRF One Walk at Lovers Point in Pacific Grove. Sign up to walk or donate.
To kick off this service project, we will have a panel discussion on September 28 in both the Lower and Middle School assemblies.
Mark your calendars for Grandparents' Day
We're excited to welcome all grandparents and grand friends to campus on Friday, October 19! Invitations are being mailed this week to all addresses that were submitted. Please remember that students will wear Chapel Dress and bring a picnic lunch for themselves and their guests. There will be no after-school library and no after-school enrichment. Students are welcome to leave at 1:00 p.m.
Help PreK help the SPCA
The PreK class is still collecting aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and old towels and blankets for the SPCA, their "Project of Passion." Drop off these items at the classroom at any time; they will be delivered during a field trip at the end of September.
Parents Association
Coffee with Christy
8:00 a.m. Thursday, September 13, Lower School Library
Join us for our first meeting of the year as Christy Pollacci discusses our Social Emotional Learning pilot programs in both Lower and Middle School. The last half of the meeting, we will discuss Social Media, Social Life.
Giving News
Get your tickets for Lobster Fest
Tickets are still available for Lobster Fest on Saturday, October 6. Proceeds from this delicious gathering benefit students by helping to provide co-curricular programs that inspire, motivate, and challenge.
Outside Opportunities
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Sign up for the Orchestra in the Schools.
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Take part in Coastal Cleanup Day from 9:00 a.m.–noon Saturday, September 15, at a number of Central Coast beaches and waterways.
Important Dates
Open Weekend
Thursday-Friday, September 20-21
No classes for Lower and Middle School.
PreK-Grade 5 Back to School Night
6:00 p.m. Thursday, September 27, Assembly Room
The children are so excited to show you their classrooms! Please drop off your children in their classrooms before joining us in the Assembly Room.
Grade 8 High School Admission Information Night
7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 2, Assembly Room
The admission process for high school begins soon. We strongly encourage all parents to attend this important meeting. This meeting is geared toward parents; students are not required to attend. A personal packet will be available for each of you.
Check our online calendars for the latest information
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Photo of the Week
Fifth-graders know how to celebrate the end of the week!
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