
Your weekly update with school news, upcoming events, and important reminders to keep our community connected.
🌟 Share Your Love for SSESH! 🌟

We love our SSESH community, and we know you do too!
Help us continue to bring amazing families (just like yours!) to our school by leaving a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on Google and Facebook. Your kind words make a big impact in helping prospective families discover the magic of SSESH!
Positive reviews from our wonderful parents and families help others see what makes our school so special—our strong sense of community, dedicated teachers, and the unique Montessori experience we provide. Whether it’s a favorite memory, a heartfelt thank-you to our staff, or a reflection on your child’s growth, we’d love to hear what SSESH means to you!
As a thank you, send a screenshot of your review to [email protected], and you’ll receive a special gift of gratitude from the school. We appreciate your support—thank you for being part of our wonderful community! 💜✨
Upcoming Events

Join Us Tonight!

Missed Picture Day or Need a Re-Take?
Did your child miss Picture Day, or are you hoping for a re-take? No worries! Picture Make-Up Day is scheduled for Tuesday, March 4th, in the morning. This is the perfect opportunity to ensure your child’s school photo captures their best smile!
If you’d like your child to participate in picture re-takes and haven’t already signed up, please email [email protected] as soon as possible to ensure they are on the list. Don’t miss this chance to update their school memories! 😊✨

Pancakes, Play, and a Fiery Tradition: Join Us for Fat Tuesday!
Also known as Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday, this festive evening is all about celebrating with joy, laughter, and plenty of good food before the season of faithful simplicity begins. Join us at Pecore Hall for a breakfast-for-dinner feast, where pancakes will be stacked high, syrup will flow, and the company will be even sweeter. Gather with friends, family, and neighbors to enjoy lively conversation, friendly competition over table games, and maybe even take part in a fiery tradition—under careful supervision, of course! (After all, where do you think those Ash Wednesday ashes come from?) Pre-register online here.

Spring Break is Almost Here!
SSESH will be closed from March 10-14 for Spring Break and will reopen on Monday, March 17th. Whether you’re traveling to new places, tackling some spring cleaning, or simply enjoying time to rest and recharge with family, we hope you have a wonderful and refreshing break! 🌿✨ Safe travels, happy adventures, and we’ll see you soon!
✨ Last Day to Re-Enroll! ✨
Re-Enrollment Season is still going, but you have just ONE MORE DAY to secure your child’s spot before we begin offering spaces to new applicants. The deadline is TODAY at midnight.
We are thrilled to see so many families returning next year, with 100% retention in multiple levels and an unprecedented number of applicants across all levels. Many classes are expected to be full, so don’t wait!
We are so grateful for our SSESH families and look forward to another year of learning, growth, and making the world a kinder, smarter place—together!
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 community! 💙
🎨 Farewell to Brent Fogt! 🎨

Since 2018, Brent Fogt has been an integral part of both the church and school as our Director of Communications. His incredible work in graphic design, web design, and his willingness to always lend a hand to anyone and everyone at SSESH will be deeply missed. Brent’s creativity and dedication have left a lasting impact on our community.
As he embarks on a new adventure, Brent plans to travel the world and continue his work as an artist. You can follow along with his artistic journey at www.brentfogt.com. While we will miss him dearly, we are excited to see where his talents take him next!
Please join us in wishing Brent all the best in his next chapter!
Moving forward, Liz Newchurch will be taking over all school communications.
At-a-Glance
Key Dates
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!