St. Cecilia School Summer Notes

We believe in the mission of St. Cecilia Cathedral Grade School:

• To teach and live the Catholic faith with a nurturing, family-like community.
• Teach respect for all.
• Foster each student's academic potential.

Our students live and share the mission both in the classroom and out in our communities. See this week's "Cardinals in the Community" who are living the mission this summer. If you have examples of how our students are displaying the mission and sharing their faith with others, please send this information to Mrs. Pick (jpick@stcecilia.net).

We know that the kids may not be ready, but we are confident all of our parents are for that first day of school! To be sure, here is our parent back to school check list so you can get started on it.

1. Family Handbook & Student Device & Technology Acceptable Use Policy (attached below)

These two documents contain the fine details of our school, our mission, and how they align with all of the human parts of the world (discipline, uniform policy, attendance, device usage, etc.). Please read both of these as you'll be required to provide a signature at Meet the Teacher Night that indicates you have read these two items.

2. Tuition Contracts

We are thankful for everyone's patience and grace as we worked our way through the new tuition management program, Blackbaud, last Spring. Please be sure you are logging in to sign your tuition contract for the 22-23 school year. The tuition payments are set up through Blackbaud in a format that works best for your family (you would have chosen your payment option in the Spring). Check your email each month to be sure the tuition payments are coming out.

3. School Supply Lists

These lists can be found both on the website and attached here. Please bring these your child's school supplies to Meet the Teacher Night and then the first day of school can be less hectic for everyone!

4. Health Update Forms

Each student must have an updated health form on file in the school office. These will be provided at Meet the Teacher Night but one is also attached to this newsletter if you wanted to print and fill out in advance.

5. Medications

If your child needs to receive/take any medications at school, there needs to be a plan in place in the school office. This includes Tylenol or Ibuprofen for headaches, inhalers for asthma, creams for skin conditions, etc. We discarded all medications this summer that were in the school office so we do not have any on hand for students. You will need to complete the medication and/or asthma plan and provide the medication to the school office.

6. Lunch

A reminder that all families will need to pay for Westside (hot) lunches this year. If your family would like to apply for free or reduced lunch for the 22-23 school year, please see the letter and application that are below. These will also be available at Meet the Teacher Night, on the website, and from our cafeteria manager.

It is recommended to keep at least $20 in your family's lunch account throughout the year. You can bring this money (check or cash) in on Meet the Teacher Night or on the first day of school.

All families at St. Cecilia Cathedral are required to complete at least 15 hours of service to school or parish. Whether you receive in- or out-of-parish tuition, we rely on all of our families to complete these hours to keep tuition and other costs low throughout the year.

Every teacher, coach, assistant coach, and volunteer who has direct contact with any grade school children are required to complete Safe Environment training through the Archdiocese of Omaha. Summer is the perfect time to get your training and background check completed so you are all ready for August. Remember Safe Environment (SE) training is valid for six (6) years. If you are thinking of being a soccer coach, room parent, or volunteering at Cathedralfest, please sign up to complete your SE training before the school year gets busy!

Volunteer Opportunities for this Fall:

• Microsoccer - Coordinator Colin Lyons (cjlyons22@gmail.com)

• Soccer - Coordinator Ryan Richard (r732richard@yahoo.com)
• Volleyball - Coordinator Christy Schill (schills@cox.net)
• Activities Booster Club (ABC) - contact Katie Schill (kjoh520@gmail.com)
• Home and School Association - contact Candice Towey (zcandice@hotmail.com)
• Various school needs like lunch and cafeteria helpers, cross walk duty, etc. Look for volunteer SignUpGenius in August for opportunities