Eagles’ View St. StephenCatholic School 414 SHylandParkDr.,GlenwoodSprings,CO 81601 970-945-7746 March 6, 2019 Upcoming Events At St. Stephen Catholic School and Parish there are so many ways to join in and be active members of our community. March 3/7 - GSHS Freshman Registration, 6:30 p.m. at GSHS 3/8 – No School –Teacher PD, Fish Fry at St. Mary-Rifle 5-7 p.m. 3/9 – SSCC Men’s Retreat 3/12 – Seeds of Hope Visits at 11:00 a.m. 3/15 – SSCS Fish Fry-day 5-7 p.m. Kinder/1 st Please bring desserts before 5p.m. 3/19 – School Confessions 9:30 a.m. Called to Protect Class 5:30 p.m. in the school 3/20 – GSHS Registration Deadline! 3/22 – 3 rd Quarter Ends, Fish Fry 5-7 p.m. 2 nd /3 rd please bring desserts before 5p.m. 3-25 – 3/29 Spring Break! 3/29 – Fish Fry 5-7 p.m. April 4/1 – School Resumes 4/2 – Lit. & Tech. Night 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.! Report Cards go home 4/3 – 1:30 Dismissal 4/4 – Honor Roll & Virtues Assembly after mass 4/5 – Fish Fry 5-7 p.m. 4 th /5 th please bring desserts before 5p.m. 4/7 – Children’s Sunday Mass 8 a.m. 4/9 – 8 th Grade Chastity Rally 4/12 – Fish Fry 5-7 p.m. 6 th -8 th please bring desserts before 5 4/18 – Holy Thurs. Noon Dismissal 4/19 – Good Friday – No School ! Please follow us on: Assurance Statement of compliance with the purposes of Title IX Education Act The Catholic schools of the Archdiocese, under the jurisdiction of the Archbishop, and at the direction of the Superintendent, attest that none of the Catholic schools discriminates on the basis of sex in its admission policies, its treatment of students or its employment practices. Notice of Student Non-Discrimination Policy The Catholic schools of the Archdiocese of Denver, under the jurisdiction of Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila, S.T.L. and at the direction of the Superintendent, state that all of their Catholic schools admit students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the schools. Furthermore, Archdiocesan schools admit disabled students in accord with the policy on Admissions in the Archdiocese of Denver Catholic Schools Administrator’s Manual. These schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, age, disability, color, and national or ethnic origin in the administration of their educational policies, employment practices, scholarship and loan programs, athletic or other school-administered programs. Registration! We Can’t Wait to Welcome You Back on August 19 th ! Register Today for the 2019-2020 School Year! Hello St. Stephen Catholic School Family, We hope that your child’s year is going fantastically. With only a few months left in the 2018-2019 school year, it’s time for our annual re- registration process. We are looking forward to having you back next year. To guarantee your spot, you will need to re-register your child by April 15 th . Re-registering is quick and painless. Re-registration forms went home with your child Thursday (2/7) and this form is also available on our website www.scsglenwood.org Great news, tuition prices will remain the same in 2019-2020! We are offering $250.00 off your tuition if you refer another family and they register at SSCS. Additionally, you can reduce your tuition by 10% if you pay your 2019-2020 tuition in full by July 30, 2019. Those applying for tuition assistance, will need to complete the VTM form https://denvercatholicschools.com/tuition/ every year. We are excited to have you back next year!
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Eagles’ ViewSt. Stephen Catholic School
414 S Hyland Park Dr., Glenwood Springs, CO 81601970-945-7746
March 6, 2019
Upcoming EventsAt St. Stephen Catholic School and Parish there are somany ways to join in and be active members of ourcommunity.March 3/7 - GSHS Freshman Registration, 6:30 p.m. at GSHS 3/8 – No School –Teacher PD, Fish Fry at St. Mary-Rifle 5-7 p.m.3/9 – SSCC Men’s Retreat 3/12 – Seeds of Hope Visits at 11:00 a.m.3/15 – SSCS Fish Fry-day 5-7 p.m. Kinder/1st Please bring desserts before 5p.m.3/19 – School Confessions 9:30 a.m. Called to Protect Class 5:30 p.m. in the school 3/20 – GSHS Registration Deadline!3/22 – 3rd Quarter Ends, Fish Fry 5-7 p.m. 2nd/3rd please bring desserts before 5p.m.3-25 – 3/29 Spring Break!3/29 – Fish Fry 5-7 p.m. April 4/1 – School Resumes4/2 – Lit. & Tech. Night 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.! Report Cards go home4/3 – 1:30 Dismissal4/4 – Honor Roll & Virtues Assembly after mass4/5 – Fish Fry 5-7 p.m. 4th/5th please bring desserts before 5p.m.4/7 – Children’s Sunday Mass 8 a.m. 4/9 – 8th Grade Chastity Rally 4/12 – Fish Fry 5-7 p.m. 6th-8th please bring desserts before 5 4/18 – Holy Thurs. Noon Dismissal 4/19 – Good Friday – No School !
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Assurance Statement of compliance with the purposes of Title IX Education ActThe Catholic schools of the Archdiocese, under the jurisdiction of the Archbishop, and at the direction of the Superintendent, attest that none of the Catholic schools discriminates on the basis of sex in its admission policies, its treatment of students or its employment practices.
Notice of Student Non-Discrimination PolicyThe Catholic schools of the Archdiocese of Denver, under the jurisdiction of Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila, S.T.L. and at the direction of the Superintendent, state that all of their Catholic schools admit students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the schools. Furthermore, Archdiocesan schools admit disabled students in accord with the policy on Admissions in the Archdiocese of Denver Catholic Schools Administrator’s Manual. These schools do not discriminate on
the basis of race, age, disability, color, and national or ethnic origin in the administration of their educational policies, employment practices, scholarship and loan programs, athletic or other school-administered programs.
Registration!We Can’t Wait toWelcome You Back on August 19th!Register Today forthe 2019-2020 School Year!
Hello St. Stephen Catholic School Family,
We hope that your child’s year is goingfantastically. With only a few months left in the2018-2019 school year, it’s time for our annual re-registration process. We are looking forward tohaving you back next year. To guarantee your spot,you will need to re-register your child by April 15th.
Re-registering is quick and painless. Re-registrationforms went home with your child Thursday (2/7)and this form is also available on our websitewww.scsglenwood.org Great news, tuition priceswill remain the same in 2019-2020!
We are offering $250.00 off your tuition if you referanother family and they register at SSCS.Additionally, you can reduce your tuition by 10% ifyou pay your 2019-2020 tuition in full by July 30,2019.
Those applying for tuition assistance, will need tocomplete the VTM formhttps://denvercatholicschools.com/tuition/ everyyear.
We are excited to have you back next year!
Save the Dates…
4/2 – Literacy / Technology Night4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
4/25 – Science Fair4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
5/8 – Art & Talent Show 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
5/24 - Field Day – noon dismissal
Best Meal Around Six Days a Year!March 8th – St. Mary Rifle, 5-7 p.m. March 15th – St. Stephen, 5-7 p.m.March 22nd – St. Stephen, 5-7 p.m.March 29th – St. Stephen, 5-7 p.m. April 5th – St. Stephen, 5-7 p.m. April 12th – St. Stephen, 5-7 p.m.
Children’s, Ash Wednesday Mass March 6th at 11:0 0 a.m.Open to the Public – All are Welcome!
Coffee with Our Principal - Mrs. Oliver
Please join me for coffee in the Gift Shop on March 19th from 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. I would love to hear your thoughts and ideas about What you love, What we can improve, and Your ideas of how we can get there, together.
We’re Listening to Our Stakeholders…Together, we are building the Kingdom for all of
God’s children!
2019-2020 New Addition to Our Program*Building a Gymnasium!!! 2018-2019 New Additions to Our Program*Buses to Carbondale, W. Glenwood, New Castle, Silt and Rifle!*Reading Interventionist, Aneta Dabek hired!*Additional Counselor, Erin Quinn brought in!*STAR Assessments implemented!*Teacher/Staff Training – STEM, ENL, Classroom Management, Education Accelerator, 4 Pillars, MTYR, Safety Training! *We tried an outside Afterschool Program to provide afterschool enrichments & homework help; that program did not succeed at SSCS. We then reorganized the SSCS Afterschool Program. *Afterschool Enrichments are provided in the 2nd
hour of afterschool. We’re inviting outside instructors to offer enrichments at SSCS.
Virtues in Practice ProgramAsk Your Child About this month’s virtue… Here at St. Stephen Catholic School we use The Virtues in Practice Program, which was created by the Dominican Sisters. The goal of Catholic education is heaven, but know-ledge alone will not get us there! Virtues inPractice helps students to live out the faithin their everyday lives. Each year has a virtue/theme of study; this year’s virtue is CHARITY andthe theme is COMMUNITY. This month’s virtue is:Respect – recognizing the dignity of all people. Our focus saints are: St. Jeanne Jugan, St. Damien of Molokai and St. John Paul II Look these saints up and consider how they livedthe virtue of purity in their lives.
Middle School Language Arts Position Opening in 2019-2020
I would like to thank Ms. Cheryl Cormier for her service, dedication and hard work here at SSCS for the past 6 years. Cheryl has decided that at the end of this school year, it’s time for her to move on. I wish her only the best. I know that she will be missed.
With that said, an employment advertisement seeking to fill this upcoming staff opening is running as we seek out another great teacher for our students. Please let me know if any of you would be interested, or if you know of any teachers who would be a good fit at SSCS. Blessings, Mrs. Oliver
St. Stephen Summer Program 2019!
We will be running a 6-week summer program from June 17th through August 2 with a week off for 4th of July, if there is sufficient enrollment.
Preschool - We will be offering 3,4,or 5 days a week with similar tuition to the regular school year. Please let Ms. Thae know if you are interested in enrolling in the summer preschool program (students from 3-7 years old).
Older Students (8-13 years old): STEM w/ Mrs. Payne - Monday – Thursday afternoons. Please let her know if you’re interested. *We will let you know if/when more classes are offered for older students.
Call the School Office at 970-945-7746 for more details
UpdateSpaghetti Wednesdays!
Pizza Fridays! Pack Your Lunches Starting on 3/11!
*Beginning on Wednesday, March 20th, Valley View Hospital will provide Spaghetti Lunch for SSCS students for $5.00 per plate. We need volunteers to help with spaghetti pick-up, drop-off and serving. Please call Leidy at 945-7746 to volunteer. *Middle School will continue to sell Pizza or Tacos on Fridays, as they have done all year, to raise money for their Washington D.C. Trip and 8th grade graduation. *SSCS provides hot lunch as a service for our students/families. The school does not make any money from the hot lunch program.
Bus Fees are Coming in the 2019-2020 School Year
*St. Mary, Rifle’s Pastor and Finance Council have committed to paying $800./mo. toward the operation expenses of the bus! Thank You! We are so GRATEFUL for your support! *Fees will be based on how much each parish can help to supplement the expense of running the buses. Talk with your pastor about ways to raise money in your home parish to help to pay for the bus. *Only families who use the buses will pay the bus fees. *We will keep you posted on bus rates.
23 Key Benefits of Catholic SchoolsParents choose Catholic schools for their children because of high academic standards; values-added education and a safe school environment.Catholic Schools stress the value of self-discipline and commitment.Catholic Schools encourage family input and involvement in the ongoing education of their children. Research shows that such a partnership results in higher attendance rates and lower dropout rates.Catholic School students score significantly above the national averages on standardized testing.Research shows that because of a greater emphasis on homework and study, Catholic School students develop more effective writing skills.Catholic School faculty members are qualified professionals committed to bringing out the best in their students as they grow in knowledge, skills, and values.Faculty and staff are role models who share their faith, their talents, and their time.The Catholic School curriculum normally meets state regulations and guidelines.Association and accrediting agencies help provide programs and instruments for internal and external evaluations on an ongoing basisCatholic Schools have an excellent success rate in educating minority students.Catholic Schools encourage each student to accept the challenges of being a better person in tomorrow's world.The emphasis is on participation by all students.Standardized test scores and a high college acceptance rate reflect that the Catholic School students are self-disciplined, self-motivated, responsible, and creative.Appropriate social and cultural activities, under school sponsorship, provide relaxation and creative outlets.Catholic Schools represent affordable excellence; there is an emphasis on efficiency and accountability.Tuition cost is often supplemented by the parish, so the Catholic community shares the cost of education.In addition to a strong program in the "basics," as well as challenging programs for gifted students, Catholic Schools add the significant "plus" of religious, moral, and spiritual development.Catholic Schools help students understand that each person is unique and valuable.Catholic Schools strive to create a special bond among the students, the home, the school, and the church, so that all share the strong sense of community.In Catholic Schools there is a mutual respect among students, faculty, and administrators which generates an atmosphere of care and concern.Catholic Schools join with the family to help students understand their special place in the family, the Church, and society.Students explore their faith through classes and activities in Scripture, Sacraments, Church, and morality.While not all students who come to Catholic Schools are Catholic, all share experiences of faith and values.
We’re All in This Together: Retaining Current Families and Recruiting New Families
When talking with family, friends and neighbors, What’s your Why?*Would you be willing to host an SSCS Meet and Greet at your home? Invite your friends, extended family and neighbors over to your place to meet with SSCS staff members to find out more about our vibrant school.
*Would you be willing to speak after masses to tell other families about why you bring your children to St. Stephens? *Please spread the good news about SSCS and talk with other parents that you meet.
*If a family, that you refer for 2019-2020, enrolls their child(ren) you get a $250. discount.
The Catholic Worldview
Most Catholics experience the faith through a single cultural lens. Yet people all around the world live and imagine it in a rich diversity of ways. Catholics & Cultures is a growing, changing chronicle of the role of Catholicism among the people and within the cultures where it is lived.
Rice Bowl collection boxes are going home on Ash
Wednesday. Please go to the website to share videos and activities to share with your child. https://www.crsricebowl.org/
Congratulations to Dominque Lee Jennings as he received the Sacrament of
