St. Stephen Catholic School
August 7, 2025
Important updates in this week's Tidbits
School Supply List
Spirit T-Shirt
Fall Ice Cream Sign Up
Extended Day Information and Form
New Family Welcome Meeting
Open House
Fall Picture Day
Angels Outreach
Spirit Store
Principal's Points
Good Afternoon St. Stephen Families. Welcome Back!
Who's excited for the new school year?
We sure are! The faculty and staff are eagerly preparing to welcome everyone back. Our teachers and assistants have been hard at work this week getting the classrooms ready, and a heartfelt thank you goes out to our incredible maintenance team, who spent the summer cleaning, repairing, and making sure everything is in top shape for our students’ return.
This year is especially meaningful as we begin celebrating St. Stephen School’s 25th Anniversary—a wonderful milestone for our community. Our school is full, our students are growing in both faith and knowledge, and our alumni continue to make us proud with their achievements beyond St. Stephen. There’s so much to be thankful for, and our anniversary committee is planning some exciting events to mark this special occasion.
I can’t wait to see all of you at tomorrow’s Open House! Let’s begin this new school year with hearts full of hope, joy, and purpose as we continue to walk together as Disciples of Christ.
REMINDER.... On the first day of school (Monday), all parents will walk their children to class. We will not have morning carline.
Peace,
Linda Umoh
Upcoming Events
August 8 - New Family Welcome 2:30pm
August 8 - Open House 3:00-4:00pm
August 11 - First Day of School
August 11 - NOON Dismissal ONLY PreK and Kindergarten
August 15 - Assumption of the blessed Virgin Mary
August 19 - Picture Day
August 19 - Back to School Night
August 25-29 - Fall i-Ready Math
August 29 - NOON Dismissal (12pm)
August 29 - Jean Day
September 1 - NO SCHOOL/Labor Day
September 2-5 - Fall i-Ready(Reading)
September 13-14 - Holy Card Uniform Weekend
September 15 - Holy Card Free Dress
Reminder to Parents:
If your student is late, you must walk them into the front office.
Students will not be dismissed after 2:30 or at any time they are in the FLC. Please check your student's schedule before scheduling any appointments.
Refer to the Parent/Student Handbook for more information.
Students will not be dismissed after 2:30 or at any time they are in the FLC. Please check your student's schedule before scheduling any appointments.
Refer to the Parent/Student Handbook for more information.
Kiddos Lunches
Ordering is now open, and lunch service begins on: Tuesday, August 26th 2025
Spirit T-Shirt 25-26
Our theme this year is "Disciples of Christ", and every child in the school will get a spirit t-shirt. We are preparing our order for this year and need to know your child's t-shirt size for their 25-26 spirit t-shirt. Please fill out one form for every child no later than August 11th.
Mark your calendars. Our Back to School Night will be Tuesday, August 19, beginning at 6:30 pm. This event is for parents only (children may not attend) and is an opportunity to hear from the teachers and to learn about the year ahead. Please make every effort to attend this valuable discussion.
Joke of the Week!
What did one pencil say to the other on the first day of school?
See answer way below.
Fall Ice Cream Fridays
I scream, you scream, Ice Cream Fridays!!! If you have not filled out the form that was sent by email then please use the link below if you wish for your student(s) to participate in Fall Ice Cream Fridays. Please sign up on the link below no later than Tuesday, August 12, 2025 . There will be NO additions to the ice cream list after that date except for new students. The cost is $27 for the semester which will be billed through your FACTS account.
Note: There will NOT be Ice Cream Fridays on half days or NO School Days. Since there is a lunch program it will be difficult to change the Friday Ice Cream.
Spirit Wear Shop Opens
The link below will take you to the SSCS Spirit Wear Store.
The store will be open 8/1 and close on 8/24. All proceeds will help the PTCO fund activities for the students during the school year. The Spirit Wear purchased through this link is for weekend wear and only allowed to be worn in school on specific school days. The clothing purchased through this link is not part of our school uniform but can be worn to school on days considered Free Dress Pass Days and Jean Days. The weekly school newsletter sent out on Thursday and the school calendar will note when there is a Jean Day or a Free Dress Pass Day. The school handbook also provides info regarding uniforms and Spirit Wear. Delivery will be approximately one month after the close of the store. The info you need regarding purchasing Spirit Wear should be included in the link. If you have any questions, please reach out to ngallagher@sscsfl.org.
Click Here for the Spirit Store
Extended Day Information
If your student will be using Extended Day Care for School Year 2025-26 please read the information below. Also please fill out the Google Form if you plan on wanting to be billed monthly or the yearly rate plan.
PikMyKid
We use the PikMyKid App for school dismissal. Please click the link to view the PikMyKid 101 Flyer, which contains pertinent information on how to get setup in PMK and what to do when you arrive on campus for pickup, as well as important updates for all families.
Link to the Flyer
Link to the Flyer
Fall Picture Day
Vernon Photography will be taking school pictures on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Every student will be photographed.
Bibles
The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Atrium is looking for bibles in different languages. If you have one and would like to donate it, please bring it to the office. Thank you!
What is Angels Outreach?
Angels Among Us expanded its outreach last year in Celebration of their gala fundraiser’s 25th year. In August of 2024, Angels Outreach was formed to increase and assist with the availability of service projects. AO’s objective is to impact the SSCS Community and beyond as our students and their families support initiatives focused on caring for all of God’s creations.
Students and parents participated in various service projects last year including preparing and selling dog treats as a fundraiser for a Tampa animal shelter, collecting stuffed animals for children in the local missions, organizing and collecting canned food for SVDP, designing and planting an Angels Garden near Middle School. With the beginning of the new school year, AO looks forward to helping teachers with their class service projects while also offering students new and worthwhile ways to contribute their time and talents to help others.
Angels Outreach Mission Statement- Guide students to intentionally live their faith through their everyday actions. Students learn how to be a good friend, utilize their talents to their full potential, keep a positive attitude, express gratitude. and practice their faith daily.
Dance Quest International will have a table at Open House!
Mustang Sports
GO MUSTANGS!
Coach Green
Homeroom Moms
Homeroom moms now have dedicated email addresses. Add them to your contact list and check your junk mailboxes to be sure you do not miss any important classroom information!
Emails for HomeRoom Moms
Answer to the Joke!
Looking sharp.
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.