St. Stephen Catholic School
March 5, 2026
Important updates in this week's Tidbits
Re-enrollment Documents
Mustang Spirit Raffle
25th Anniversary Parade
Spirit Nights
Volunteer Opportunities
Principal's Points
Good Afternoon St. Stephen Families.
Our final fundraiser of the year is in full swing. Be sure to buy and sell raffle tickets for a chance to win $2000! The next draw is tomorrow night at the Fish Fry. Great food and a chance to win money? Sounds like a fantastic idea, and hope many of you come out to support the Fish Fry and share time with family and friends.
If you were at the Angel's Gala, you saw we tried something different with our WOW Wish List. Thank you to those who purchased some of the items on the list. We still have two items that were not funded, and our Wow list remains open. Please use this link if you wish to donate towards our two remaining items. It does not have to be the full amount; all donations are appreciated.
Finally, don't forget this is Holy Card/Uniform Sunday. Students who wear their uniform to Mass get a holy card and a free dress on Monday.
Please continue to read Tidbits for more information, and have a fantastic rest of your week.
Peace,
Linda Umoh
Re-enrollment Information for the
2026-27 School Year
Key Calendar Dates for 2026-27
August 10 First Day of School Mar. 25-Apr. 2 Easter Break
Nov. 23-27 Thanksgiving Break May 26 Last Day of School
Dec. 21-Jan. 1 Christmas Break
Upcoming Events
Feb 27- Mar 13 Spirit Raffle
March 7-8 Holy Card Uniform Weekend
March 8 Third Sunday of Lent
March 9 Holy Card Free Dress
March 11 6th Grade Science Fair
March 12 7th Grade Science Fair
March 13 Green Shirt and Jeans Day
March 15 Fourth Sunday of Lent
March 16-20 NO SCHOOL/Spring Break
March 22 Fifth Sunday of Lent
March 24 Spring Pictures
Angels Gala Student Winner Pictures
A big congratulations to our winners:
- Librarian for the Day: Lola
- Morning Show Anchors: Ella, Brady, and Landon
- Sleepover: Isaiah
- Teacher for the day: Scarlett
Nourishing Futures in Guatemala
In Guatemala, nutrition classes and savings programs give mothers and families better opportunities to improve their health, nutrition and financial well-being. Your child(ren) brought home a rice bowl Wednesday, February 18 which they will use to collect alms for needy families until March 30.
Visit crsricebowl.org/week-3 to learn more.
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
School Year 26-27
Mark you calendars for Feb. 1. Step Up for Students applications for renewal and new students will be available on Sunday, February 1.
There are important changes to the documents required for all families applying for a 2026-27 scholarship.
- Proof of Residency must now include TWO different document types and be provided by either the primary or secondary guardian.
For a complete list of documents families may need when applying for their student(s), click here.
EVERYONE MUST REAPPLY!
Spanish/English Dictionaries Needed
Mrs. Cordoba is asking if you have any gentle used Spanish/ English dictionary at home that is not being used if you could donate it for our Spanish class, we will really appreciate it.
Cleaned Prescription Bottles Needed
PK3 Needs cleaned prescription bottles. Please bring them to the office if you have some.
Joke of the Week!
What do you call a fish with a medical degree?
See answer way below.
The FACTS Grant and Aid application setup for the 2026-2027 school year is complete. Applications and documents received after May 1, 2026 are considered late for initial consideration.
All Diocesan High Schools utilize the FACTS Grant & Aid Application in the determination of in-house tuition assistance and the Catholic School Tuition Aid Grant (CSTAG). Additionally, all elementary/middle school families are required to submit their financial documents via the FACTS Grant & Aid Application.
Note: Pricing for the 2026-2027 FACTS Grant & Aid Application Fee will remain the same at $38.00.
Resource for Families:
Diocesan aid is limited. Applications received after the initial consideration deadline of May 1, 2026 for the 2026-2027 school year will be subject to a reduced rate, provided that funds are still available. Appeals are to be made directly to the school.
Mustang Sports
Girls Track: The track team has a few weeks of practice before the meets start on Tuesday, March 24, with the first Field Event meet at Christ the King. There are 29 girls on the team and they all have been working hard so far. They are also getting experience and practice on our newly purchased high jump pit. Thank you to the Ahrens and Daoud family's for their generous donation that will help the track programs continued success. Please see the Athletics webpage for the complete girls track season meet schedule.
Boys varsity flag football tryouts are today. Boys in 6th-8th grade are eligible to try out. The Mustangs have practice the next few weeks before games start on Tuesday, March 31. Please see the Athletics webpage for the complete 2026 boys flag football schedule.
Field Day is Thursday, April 16. There will be two sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Parent volunteer opportunities for service hours will be available. A Sign Up Genius link will be created like the past few years where parent volunteers can sign up for certain time slots and responsibilities. The link will be in Tidbits. More info coming soon.
Summer Sports Camp Info & Dates
Basketball Camp is July 13-17. Basketball camp is 9:00-3:00, each day. Students in grades 3-8 for 2026-27 are eligible to attend.
Volleyball Camp is July 20-24. Volleyball camp is 9:00-1:00, each day. Students in grades 3-8 for 2026-27 are eligible to attend.
The dates for soccer camp will be finalized this week and posted next week.
Camp details and registration info coming soon.
GO MUSTANGS!
Coach Green
1st Annual Friends of the Poor Walk
Society of St Vincent De Paul East Hillsborough County District
March 28, 2026
10 AM – 2 PM
Event will include Friends of the Poor Walk around the athletic field, games, raffles, food vendors and fun for everyone to enjoy!
Click the link below for registration, sponsorship/donations, and more information.
Catholic married and engaged couples are invited to the third annual Together in Holiness conference on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at St. Timothy Catholic Church in Lutz! Take a break from the busyness of everyday life to spend quality time with your spouse, hear from dynamic speakers like Renzo and Monica Ortega, and rejuvenate your marriage through the Sacraments. For more information or to register, visit togetherinholiness.org/stpetersburg.
***Restrictions apply. The offer is valid on all new student enrollments at ALL Dance Quest locations when using Promo Code 2026DEAL. The $35 Registration Fee and $75 Performance Costume Deposit are due at the time of registration. The DQIStore.com Promotional code will be emailed after the promotion period has ended. The promotion code may not be exchanged for cash. Withdrawal from class may result in forfeiture of the promotion.***
Kiddos Lunches
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!
A sturgeon!
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.