St. Stephen Catholic School
May 15, 2025
Important updates in this week's Tidbits
Talent Show Rehearsal
Volunteer Opportunities
Cereal Drive
Summer Reading Program
Summer Sport Camps
Summer Camps
Principal's Points
Good Afternoon St. Stephen Families!
If you were at the last PTCO general meeting, you heard my announcement about the lunch program for next year. As I explained, there are a number of reasons why it would not be possible for us to have a program where we cook here. Instead, we found a company called Kiddos that I believe will meet our needs. Currently, the company is working on securing local vendors and creating a menu calendar for the start of school. Some of the placed they work with are Panda Express, Culvers, Jersey Mikes, Marcos Pizza, Panera, and more. More details will be sent home in the summer and at the beginning of the school year. My hope is that everything will be in place to begin by at least the second week of school.
A big thanks to our fabulous music teacher, Mr. Daignault, and to all the students who shared their many talents. It was a great night and was enjoyed by all.
Please continue to read all of Tidbits. There are only two weeks left but much is happening!
A big thanks to our fabulous music teacher, Mr. Daignault, and to all the students who shared their many talents. It was a great night and was enjoyed by all.
Please continue to read all of Tidbits. There are only two weeks left but much is happening!
Peace,
Linda Umoh
2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR DATES
First Day of School August 11 Spring Break March 16-20
Thanksgiving Break Nov. 24-28 Easter April 3-6
Christmas Break Dec. 22 - Jan. 2 Last Day of School May 28
Upcoming Events
May 14-15 - Math Final Exams (Gr.8)
May 15 - NJHS Induction/School Council Inauguration 2 pm
May 19-20 - St. Augustine Trip (Gr.8)
May 21-22 - Math Finals (Gr. 6-7)
May 21 - Graduation Practice 1pm
May 21 - Sports Awards Evening Event
May 22 - 8th Grade Brunch 9:30 am
May 23 - Uniform Exchange
May 23 - Last Day of School for PK -Noon Dismissal for PK
May 23 - 8th Grade Graduation 4 pm
May 26 - NO SCHOOL
May 28 - Talent Show 1 pm
May 29 - Jean Day
May 29 - Report Card Day
May 29 - End of Year Event 12 pm
May 29 - Last Day of School NOON DISMISSAL
May 29 - NO EXTENDED DAY
Joke of the Week!
What’s a baby chick’s favorite plant?
See answer way below.
Talent Show Practice Reminder
Thank you to all students that auditioned for the 2025 Talent Show! We will have a dress rehearsal on Monday, May 19th in the music room after school until 4:30pm.You will need to have your costume and anything else you need to be prepared. You just need to show me the costume, you do not have to change into it on May 19th. Everything needs to be school appropriate. After carline, Mrs. Stanley will pick you up at 3:20 in your classroom. Please be sure to have any music, props, etc. for the rehearsal. I will have a piano/keyboard for those playing the piano. We will practice in the music room until 4:30 pm. At 4:30 pm, I will walk you to be dismissed at the Angels’ Wing gate. Anyone still remaining will be taken to aftercare at 4:35 pm. The Talent Show will be on Wednesday, May 28th in the FLC at 1:00 pm. Bring your costumes and props on that day. Your parents and family members are invited to attend. Please email me if you have any questions.
I am excited to see you on Monday!
Mrs. Stanley
Read About The Mustang Service Work Done in The Last Few Months
Thanks to teachers, parents and students for participating in and sharing their kindness activities
PK3 Needs
PK3 Needs large clean prescription bottles again. Please bring them to the office.
Also clean Pringle Cans
BrainTracks Presentation and Wednesday Presentations
In case you missed last weeks Wednesday BrainTracks Presentation, you can access it here, Presentation. Then use this Passcode W%6JfVQf when opening it up.
Or you can join Wednesdays Presentation, below describes the presentation and the link for the Wednesday Presentations.
Mustang Sports
MUSTANG SPORTS:
The St. Stephen Sports Awards Night is next Wednesday, May 21, from 5:00-7:00 pm, in the FLC. We will be celebrating and recognizing all of the student-athletes, coaches, and their accomplishments for the 2024-25 sports year. An RSVP was emailed to all of the student-athletes and their families. Pizza, drinks, and cake will be provided. The food and drinks will start at 5:00 pm and the awards ceremony will start at 5:30 pm. Please return your RSVP to the office by tomorrow, Friday, May 16, so we have an accurate count for the number of attendees.
Thank you.
The St. Stephen Sports Summer Camp Flyers and Registration Links are in Tidbits. Soccer camp for grades 1-4 is June 23-27, and for grades 5-8, is July 7-11. Basketball camp is July 14-18, and volleyball camp is July 21-25. The deadline for the 1st-4th grade soccer camp is just two weeks away on Thursday, May 29. The deadline for the 5th-8th grade soccer camp is Thursday, June 12, to assure camp shirt size. The deadline to register for basketball and volleyball camp in July is Friday, June 26, to assure the proper camp shirt size. Registrations will be accepted for all of the sports camps after the deadlines, but the proper camp shirt size can't be assured.
Coach Green
The St. Stephen Sports Summer Camp Flyers and Registration Links are in Tidbits. Soccer camp for grades 1-4 is June 23-27, and for grades 5-8, is July 7-11. Basketball camp is July 14-18, and volleyball camp is July 21-25. The deadline for the 1st-4th grade soccer camp is just two weeks away on Thursday, May 29. The deadline for the 5th-8th grade soccer camp is Thursday, June 12, to assure camp shirt size. The deadline to register for basketball and volleyball camp in July is Friday, June 26, to assure the proper camp shirt size. Registrations will be accepted for all of the sports camps after the deadlines, but the proper camp shirt size can't be assured.
Coach Green
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 14084
Knights of Columbus Council 14084 invite all men of St. Stephen parish to Cor meetings. The name “Cor” is inspired by Saint John Henry Newman’s words, “Consume my heart (“cor”) with that burning fire with which Your Heart is ever inflamed.”
COR offers an opportunity for parish men to increase their heart to heart relationship with Jesus Christ through a brotherhood committed to prayer, formation, fraternity and the mission of evangelization for their families and communities. All meetings include prayer and open discussion while exploring and embracing the rich teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church.
Meetings are held every third Wednesday of the month from 7:15 to 8:30 PM in the Saint Stephens Room inside the Church.
Young Adult Ministry at SSCC
St. Stephen Parish Community welcomes young adults ages, 18-35 to participate in community, worship, and fellowship. This ministry invites young adults in the area to come together to pray, make connections, and grow in their faith with one another.
For more information about all Young Adult Ministry has to offer, please contact the Faith Formation Office at 813-671-4434 or Stephanie Gallegos at the Parish Office, 813-689-4900.
We offer a Young Adults Bible Study on Monday evenings beginning at 7:15 PM at the Faith Formation Office. To Register please contact Rene Bonetti at the Faith Formation Office at rene@ststephencatholic.org.
We are always looking for Adult Core Team members to minister to the youth of our parish! Do you feel called to help bring teens closer to Christ? Join Core Team!
Summer Reading Skills Program
The University of South Florida Office of Corporate Training and Professional Education will be offering a series of summer reading skills programs taught by instructors from the Institute of Reading Development. The programs start for 4-year-olds entering Kindergarten and go up to students entering the 12th grade and College. Families can choose between classes offered in Brandon at St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church or on campus at the University of South Florida in Tampa.
Students entering Middle School, this program will expand vocabulary and learn note-taking, test-taking strategies, leading to better exam scores and higher grades.
For more information,call 1-800-499-8557 or visit https://readingprograms.org/usf. Click HERE for the Flyer or the flyer can also be found outside the school office.
Answer to the Joke!
EGG-plants!
Homeroom Mom Emails
Safe Environment Training and Fingerprints
Everyone needs updated safe environment training and fingerprints in order to volunteer in the school or to chaperone a field trip. Safe environment and fingerprints are good for 5 years. Attached here are the instructions on how to get your safe environment certificate and to have your fingerprints done. If you have any questions please contact Karen Biase at kbiase@sscsfl.org or call the front office at ext. 1100. Click the link for information here regarding fingerprints. Click for the live link here. For the safe environment click here for the live link .
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Mission Statement
St. Stephen Catholic School is devoted to inspiring students to achieve their full academic potential while demonstrating a desire to continue Jesus' mission by applying Catholic morals, beliefs, values, and practices in their everyday lives. We are committed to motivating students to sustain a lifelong love of learning.