Help us benefit the Food Bank!
Contribute to our November food drive
This month's community service project benefitting the Food Bank for Monterey County is ongoing through November 15. We are collecting nonperishable food items for those in need over the holidays: canned meats, soups, fruits, vegetables, peanut butter, jelly, pasta, rice, cereal, grains, dried beans, and powdered milk. There are several barrels on campus for donations. Read more.
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School News
Christmas Concert attire
Save the date for this year's Christmas Concert on Wednesday, December 19, at 7:00 p.m. in the PAC. All students should come in appropriate concert attire.
- Girls: Appropriate party dress with dress shoes. Because students are moving on stage and seated playing instruments, dresses should be modest in length—no formals, rompers, strapless, or spaghetti straps. Flats or heels should be no more than 2 inches in height.
- Boys: White or solid colored dress shirt, tie or bow tie, slacks, and dress shoes. Jackets are optional.
Get your Grandparents' Day DVD
We enjoyed having all grandparents and grandfriends with us on October 19! There is still time to order a DVD/USB of the event with all of the performances. Please download this order form and deliver it to the Lower and Middle School Office.
Veterans Day Assembly
We cordially invite all Cougar families and friends to attend our Veterans Day Ceremony on Monday, November 12, at 11:00 a.m. in the PAC. If you know any veterans, whether family or friends, kindly invite them to join us as our honored guests.
Open House is coming!
Spread the word about the Lower and Middle School Open House on Monday, November 12, from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. It is a great time for prospective families to tour the school, learn more about our curriculum, and hear about the admission process for students entering PreK through Grade 8 in 2019–2020. If you have friends who you think would like to join us, please contact Janessa Rhoades at 831.655.9337 or Janet Luksik at 831.655.9382, or invite them to RSVP online.
Private Music Lesson Recital
The Lower and Middle School Private Music Lesson Recital is on Thursday, November 15, at 3:45 p.m. Don't miss seeing our talented young musicians perform in the Mary Johnson Recital Hall.
There are two rehearsal options: Tuesday, November 13, or Wednesday, November 14. Both rehearsals start at 3:30 p.m. in MJRH. Presence at one rehearsal is mandatory for participation in the recital.
Parents Association
Cyber Safety Presentation
6:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 8
Don't miss the upcoming evening with Clayton Cranford, author of Parenting in the Digital World and the nation's leading law enforcement educator on social media and online safety for children, to learn more about cyber safety and parenting in the digital world. He has authored articles for the Journal of School Safety and wrote the National School Resources Officer's manual on Internet safety and cyber crimes. If your child, of any age, has an access to an electronic device this discussion is for you!
Save the date: Annual Parents Association Christmas Luncheon
12:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 6
Join fellow Santa Catalina parents, both current and past, at the annual Parents Association Christmas Luncheon at Grasings Restaurant, Carmel. Detailed information to follow.
Giving News
Pledge Now: October 1 - November 9
Have you made your pledge to the Santa Catalina Fund yet? Friday is the last day! The goal is to reach 100% parent participation by the conclusion of the Parents' 6-week Santa Catalina Fund drive on Friday, November 9.
The race to 100% parent participation is still underway. Kindergarten was the first to reach 100% and has been awarded free dress for one week! Pre-Kindergarten has also reached 100% parent participation, and they've been awarded free dress for three days. The third class to reach 100% parent participation was Grade 2 and they've been awarded free dress for one day.
Our Middle School grades are neck-and-neck to win a pizza party. It's still any class's race!
THIS JUST IN: Mrs. Pollacci will award the entire Lower & Middle School free dress for one additional week if we reach 100% parent participation in all grades!
Last year, nine Lower and Middle School classes reached 100% parent participation. With your thoughtful gift, in any amount, 100% is possible for all grades! Join your fellow parents and PLEDGE NOW, online or by calling 831.655.9379.
Thank you for your kind support of our wonderful school!
Volunteer for the Annual Benefit Celebration
Save the date: Saturday, March 9, 2019
Want to join the fun of planning our Annual Benefit Celebration? There is a job for everyone! Join us at our next planning meeting on Tuesday, November 13 at 8:00 a.m. in the dining room. No one will be turned away.
Being part of a Benefit Committee is a great way to meet and connect with other parents while helping our school provide for our children. To help with this year's event, please contact Cristy Mehringer by email or join us next week to learn more about opportunities to help. We look forward to seeing you there!
Outside Opportunities
Conference and Career Fair for Young Women
The Expanding Your Horizons conference features fun and challenging hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics workshops, led by female mathematicians, scientists, scientific artists, and engineers. Open to grades 5-10. 8:15 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Saturday, November 17, at Hartnell College in Salinas. Learn more.
NOAA Marine Debris Program Art Contest
Help raise awareness about marine debris by designing a poster that shows how debris impacts the ocean and what you are doing to prevent it. The contest is open to students in kindergarten to grade 8. Entries are accepted until November 30. Learn more.
Shower of Love
Join the Christ Child Society of Monterey Bay in giving local babies a loving start this Christmas. The group will hold a Shower of Love on Saturday, December 1, from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the Carmel Mission's Crespi Hall, 3080 Rio Road, Carmel. Help create 50 bundles of essentials for under-resourced babies born at Natividad and into recovery and foster care. Learn to loom knit baby caps or crochet a baby blanket—or donate new board books, onesies, swaddlers, receiving blankets, and newborn diapers. For more information, email christchildmontereybay@outlook.com, check out their Facebook page or call Anne Kelley at 206-949-2944.
Important Dates
Thanksgiving Mass
11:00 a.m. Friday, November 16, Rosary Chapel
Students should be in Chapel Dress.
Thanksgiving Vacation
November 19-26
Students are dismissed after the last class on Friday, November 16. Classes resume Tuesday, November 27.
Pep Rally
11:00 a.m. Friday, December 7, Gym
Please join us for the first full pep rally of the year, recognizing our fall Middle School sports teams. Compass Color Free Dress & Activity Schedule.
Check our online calendars for the latest information
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Photo of the Week
Our annual Pumpkin Olympics was a success! Congratulations to the House of Spirituality for winning the spirit stick this year! See more photos here.
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