Upcoming Events
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12/15/2023 |
PTO Holiday Wrap Up Help give our teachers the gift of time this busy holiday season by volunteering to wrap their holiday gifts for their families. Check in at the front desk after drop off, and swing over to the Havens building (1827 W Alabama) any time after 8 am to help out. Festive attire encouraged!
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12/22/2023 |
Las Posadas – 8:15 AM in the Nave Early Dismissal; No Extended Care |
12/25/2023 – 1/8/2024 |
Winter Break |
Support the Annual Fund!
We are quickly approaching the end of year and are counting on you to help us reach our fundraising goal of $185,000 for the 2023 Annual Fund. Did you know that the Annual Fund is the one opportunity you have to support a multitude of programs and services at St. Stephen’s? Because dollars received through the Annual Fund are unrestricted, you are able to touch every part of the school – every classroom, every child, and every teacher. You ensure a lifelong learning experience for our students and provide funding for our faculty and staff to receive continuing education and Montessori training. All these great things and more are possible because you chose to support the Annual Fund. Thank you.
Holiday Giving Fund Closes on December 17 at Noon
Dear SSESH Community,
At this time of year, we recognize the people in our lives who make a difference, and it is natural that we respond with gratitude by giving gifts. At St. Stephen’s, we create relationships of meaning that knit us together in community.
This year, there are TWO ways to give to our dedicated faculty and staff.
A direct gift valued at $50 or less. The first way to give is via a direct gift to any faculty and staff member using the guidance in our Family Handbook. This policy states, “School employees may not accept an individual gift from a single family/parent, student, or any other person connected to the school that is valued at more than $50. Cash is specifically prohibited.”
A gift to the SSESH Holiday Giving Fund by December 17th at noon. The second way to show your gratitude is via a donation to the SSESH Holiday Giving Fund. All monies donated to this fund will be divided equally among lead teachers, teacher assistants, specialist teachers, support staff, and the maintenance/cleaning crew. Contributions to the SSESH Holiday Giving Fund are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Gift receipts will be available upon request. Give to the SSESH Holiday Giving Fund by clicking here.
On behalf of the faculty and staff of St. Stephen’s, thank you for making spirits bright this holiday season.
With gratitude,
Dr. Troy Roddy, Head of School
Announcing the Bulldog 360 Spring 2024 Schedule!
Bulldog 360 is supplemental learning, vibrant classes, and fun community building — all happening after school on campus. Registration begins Monday, December 18, 2023. The link to the registration page will be published on our Bulldog 360 web page.
- Please download the course listings by level, or see below for a day-by-day list of the spring courses.
- Classes will commence during the week of January 22, 2024.
- Classes are 12 weeks in duration.
- No Bulldog 360 during school holidays, conferences, and in-service dates.
- All registration is first come, first served.
- Refunds will be issued after the first class only.
Should you have any questions, please reach out to our Enrichment Coordinator, Ms. Liz Newchurch at lnewchurch@ssesh.org
Las Posadas on December 22
Las Posadas on Friday, December 22, 2023
| 7:45 AM – 8:15 AM | Morning Carpool in front of Pecore Hall at 1800 Sul Ross |
| 7:45 AM | Valet Service Begins at 1805 W. Alabama (Church parking lot) |
| 7:45 AM – 8:45 AM | Reception with fancy coffees and pastries |
| 8:30 AM | Families and guests gather in the Nave |
| 8:45 AM | Musical performances by St. Stephen’s students |
| 9:00 AM | Las Posadas |
| 9:45 AM | Chapel is dismissed by levels |
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11:30 AM – noon NO EXTENDED CARE |
Afternoon Carpool in front of Pecore Hall at 1800 Sul Ross
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Celebrate the Holidays at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
Neartown Little League to Rev Up in January
Bulldog Compliments
At St. Stephen’s, we have an easy way for anyone in the St. Stephen’s community to show their appreciation for a faculty, staff, or leadership team member. We call it sending a “Bulldog Compliment.”
Here is how it works. Click the Send A Bulldog Compliment image and follow the prompts. It only takes a few clicks, and you are done.
All compliments are anonymous and will be sent to the person (or persons) you choose to recognize. There is no limit to how many you can send, so be as generous as you wish!