Your weekly update with school news, upcoming events, and important reminders to keep our community connected.
✨ Priority Re-Enrollment Ends TONIGHT! ✨
📢 TODAY (Friday, February 14th) is the LAST DAY to take advantage of priority re-enrollment and receive a $300 per child tuition credit! Re-enroll by midnight to lock it in!
We love our SSESH families and want you to stay with us! Starting tomorrow (Saturday, February 15th), you’ll still have two weeks to secure your child’s spot for next year. After Friday, February 28th at midnight, we will begin offering open spaces to new applicants.
🚨 Many levels are expected to be FULL, so act fast! 🚨
👶 Adding a sibling? If you have another child who is not currently at SSESH, you’ll need to apply ASAP! Apply Here
🌍 Let’s continue helping the world grow kinder and smarter—together! We are grateful for your family and hope to see you back next year.
🔹 Enrollment Questions? Elise Moore, Director of Enrollment Management → [email protected]
🔹 Tech Issues? Miguel Zuniga, Director of Technology → [email protected]
🔹 Billing Questions? Brayan Arias, School Accountant → [email protected]
Thank you for being part of our SSESH family!
Upcoming Events
Second Trimester Conferences
Mark your calendars! Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Friday, February 21st. As the date approaches, you will receive an email from your child’s teacher with a sign-up link to schedule your conference time.
Please note that for 1st grade and up, students are expected to attend their conference alongside their parents.
Conference Care will be available for families who need childcare during their scheduled conference time. For any questions regarding Conference Care, please contact Chughes@ssesh.org and Cgiles@ssesh.org.
A Journey Through Asia
Join us for the Upper Elementary Cultural Fair on Thursday, February 27, right after carpool in Pecore Hall! (Please check in at the office first.)
Since November, our students have been immersed in the study of Asia—exploring its history, geography, government, art, music, culture, and cuisine. This beloved annual tradition transforms Pecore Hall into a multimedia museum experience, where students showcase their research and creativity in an interactive and engaging way.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to celebrate their hard work and gain a deeper appreciation for the rich and diverse cultures of Asia!
Our Annual Snow Day
On Friday, February 28, SSESH students will celebrate our Annual Karen Soh Snow Day, a beloved school tradition created by Karen Soh, a cherished member of our community. Since her passing in 2020, we have honored her legacy by continuing this special event, bringing real snow to campus for students to enjoy during the school day.
Children will have the opportunity to play in the snow and take turns going down the snow slide. Please send your child to school with mittens and winter accessories so they can fully enjoy the experience. This is a student-only event, and we look forward to another magical day of winter fun! ❄️⛄💙
Join Us!
February Service Project
- Donate applesauce pouches—reach out to your family, friends, and neighbors!
- Drop off donations at the front desk by February 21 or bring them to carline at the end of the month.
Summer Camp Registration Begins MONDAY!
☀️ ORIENTATION CAMP (15 months-3 years)
📅 June 2 – July 25 (No class the week of June 30)
Current toddler students can continue their Montessori journey in a familiar and nurturing environment. With a focus on skill-building, exploration, and creativity, children will enjoy meaningful connections, outdoor play, and hands-on learning.
🎨 PRIMARY CAMP (Ages 3-6)
📅 June 2 – July 25 (No class the week of June 30)
Each week brings a new themed adventure—from live reptile encounters and magical science experiments to superhero training, Australian explorations, and fairy tale fun! Campers will create, discover, and enjoy special guests, hands-on activities, and endless summer excitement.
📩 Questions? Contact Elsa Greer at egreer@ssesh.org
🚀 2025 SUMMER ENRICHMENT CAMP (Rising 1st-8th Graders)
Our teacher-designed half-day camps offer unique morning and afternoon experiences! Families can choose a morning session, afternoon session, or both, with supervised breaks, recess, and lunch for full-day campers.
📩 Questions? Contact Meredith Guerrero at mguerrero@ssesh.org
📅 Registration Opens Monday, February 17, at Noon – Don’t miss out! 🌟
📢 Exciting News! SSESH will also be partnering with numerous Houston camps and providing space for them on our campus this summer. Information and links will be provided soon! Stay tuned for more details.
At-a-Glance
Key Dates
February 2025
- 2/21 – No School; All School Conferences
March 2025
- 3/10 – 3/14 – Spring Break
April 2025
- 4/18 – 4/21 – No School; Good Friday and Easter Monday
May 2025
- 5/23 – Last Day of School; Early Dismissal; No Extended Care
- 5/26 – Memorial Day
- 5/27 – 5/30 – Teacher In-Service; Summer Camp Prep
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!