Your weekly update with school news, upcoming events, and important reminders to keep our community connected.
You’re invited to St. Stephen’s Annual Gala: A Speakeasy Soirée!
Join us for a roaring good time on Saturday, April 26 at 6:00 PM at the glamorous C. Baldwin Hotel.
Expect:
🎶 Live jazz band playing Jazz Era standards
🍷 Open bar (wine & beer)
🔨 Silent & live auctions with a pro auctioneer
🥃 Wine Pull & Whiskey Pull
🚗 Valet parking included
All in support of our amazing school community! Come dressed in your best 1920s glam and get ready for a night to remember.
🎟️ Tickets, tables, and sponsorships available now:
👉 Purchase Tickets Here
📩 Questions? Contact Kate Booth at [email protected] or 713-821-9111.
Upcoming Events
Middle Years Grand Canyon Adventure – April 1-4
Our Middle Years students are preparing for an unforgettable four-day adventure to the Grand Canyon, where they will explore breathtaking landscapes, engage in hands-on learning experiences, and challenge themselves through outdoor activities. From hiking in Sedona to floating down the Colorado River, this trip is designed to inspire curiosity, teamwork, and a deeper appreciation for the natural world.
Stay tuned for updates and photos from the trip!
Join the SSESH PTO for their Monthly Meeting!
Come hear about upcoming events and discover ways to get involved in our school community. We’ll meet on Thursday, April 3rd, right after carpool. All are welcome—we’d love to see you there!
🌿 Campus Beautification - Saturday, April 5th! 🌱
Join us for a morning of giving back—to our campus!
Help refresh and revitalize our outdoor spaces by raking, weeding, planting, watering, and scrubbing. This is a wonderful opportunity for students and families to take pride in their school environment and work together to make a visible difference. Many hands make light work!
Let’s roll up our sleeves and grow something beautiful together.
Refresh & Reuse: PTO Clothing Swap 👕
Spring clean your closets and refresh your child’s wardrobe at the PTO Clothing Swap! Bring gently used children’s clothing and shoes your family has outgrown to Pecore Hall during the Campus Beautification Event.
Sort your donations by size on the labeled tables, then feel free to browse and take home anything that fits your needs. It’s a great way to recycle, share, and connect with our school community.
All leftover items will be donated to a local charity. Let’s swap and support together!
🌟 All-School Playground Meetup – Saturday, April 12th! 🌟
Join us on Saturday, April 12th, from 9:00-11:00 AM for a fun and welcoming All-School Playground Meetup! This is a special opportunity for our entire school community to come together to play, connect, and meet new friends—including our newest students joining us next year!
Let’s make this a warm and inviting event for all—wear your SSESH spirit t-shirts and help us show our new families what makes our community so special. We can’t wait to see you there! 💜
Easter Weekend Reminder
There will be no school on Friday, April 18 or Monday, April 21 as we celebrate Easter weekend. Enjoy the time with your family—and don’t forget to stop and admire the bluebonnets!
Celebrating Nowruz at SSESH
Students in both Primary and Lower Elementary came together to celebrate Nowruz, the Iranian (or Persian) New Year! They shared sweet treats, taught their classmates about cultural and family traditions, and welcomed the arrival of spring with joy and curiosity.
A heartfelt thank-you to the Mohsen, Zarghouni, and Parsinejad families for helping their children share the beauty of their culture with our community!
The Home Stretch: Mark Your Calendars!
In the education community, we often say that the weeks between Spring Break and the end of the school year feel like floating down a river—fast-moving, full of excitement, and packed with unforgettable experiences. As we head into this final stretch, we have an incredible lineup of events and activities planned for you and your students.
More details will be shared as each event approaches, but for now, please mark your calendars and get ready for an amazing end to the school year!
🌸 April Events
📌 Week of April 1 – Middle Years Trip to the Grand Canyon
📌 Saturday, April 5 – Campus Beautification Day/Clothing Swap
📌 Saturday, April 12 – SSESH Playground Meet-Up
📌 April 18-21 – Easter Break (No School)
📌 April 23-25 – LE to Camp Allen, UE to Outdoor School
📌 Saturday, April 26 – St. Stephen’s Gala 2025: A Speakeasy Soirée 🎭✨
📌 Tuesday, April 29 – Author’s Night (1st-8th Grade)
🎉 May: A Month of Celebration!
🌟 Week of May 5 – Teacher Appreciation Week
🌟 Week of May 12 – Spirit Week!
- May 12 – Dress Like a Teacher
- May 13 – Superhero Day
- May 14 – Dapper Day (Graduation Attire)
- May 15 – Pajama Day
📌 Tuesday, May 13 – Middle Years Science Expo
🎓 Wednesday, May 14 – Baccalaureate (8:30 AM) & 8th Grade Graduation (6:00 PM)
📌 Friday, May 16 – 3rd Trimester Conferences (No School)
🎶 South by St. Stephen’s: May 20-23
🎭 May 20 – Music & Spanish Performance + Art Show (4:00-6:00 PM)
💡 May 21 – Lower Elementary Invention Fair (9:00-10:30 AM)
🚀 May 21 – Upper Elementary LAUNCH (12:30-2:00 PM)
🎤 May 22 – SSESH Coffee House (4:00-6:00 PM)
🎾 May 23 – Field Day (8:30-11:00 AM)
📌 May 23 – Last Day of School! (Early Dismissal)
2025/2026 At-A-Glance Calendar
Get a head start on planning for next school year! The 2025–2026 At-a-Glance Calendar is now available and includes key dates such as school holidays, conferences, early dismissals, and important events happening before the school year officially begins.
Please note: Dates are subject to change, and a more detailed calendar will be shared closer to the start of the year.
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!