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 on Saturday, April 26 at 6:00 PM at the C. Baldwin Hotel. Join us for an unforgettable evening of jazz, celebration, and community—all in support of our school.
🎟️ Click Here to Purchase Tickets
Questions? Contact Kate Booth at [email protected].
Upcoming Events
Campus Beautification - CANCELED
Due to an 80–90% chance of thunderstorms, we’ve made the tough call to cancel Campus Beautification Day. Our staff, faculty, and students will handle the planting in the days ahead.
BUT the PTO Clothing Swap is still on! Join us tomorrow from 9–12 in Pecore Hall. Stay dry, and thank you for your continued support!
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!
A Journey to Camp Allen
Our Lower Elementary students are off on their annual adventure to Camp Allen! As part of the Discovery Program, students will engage in hands-on educational experiences that bring classroom learning to life. From exploring nature to diving into real-world science and history, this immersive program fosters a deeper understanding of environmental respect, human relationships, and our place in the world. It’s always a highlight of the year—and a meaningful step in their journey as lifelong learners!
The Outdoor School Experience
Our Upper Elementary students are headed to The Outdoor School, where learning comes alive in the great outdoors! This immersive experience offers students the chance to see, hear, touch, and explore the natural world while bonding with friends and growing in confidence. Through hands-on activities, team challenges, and unforgettable adventures, students learn about the environment—and themselves. From overcoming fears to discovering new strengths, this trip is all about growth, connection, and the joy of learning beyond the classroom.
You’re invited to A Speakeasy Soirée — St. Stephen’s Annual Gala!
You’re invited to St. Stephen’s Annual Gala: A Speakeasy Soirée—an unforgettable evening of jazz, celebration, and community! Enjoy live jazz, an open bar, exciting silent and live auctions, and more as we come together in support of our school.
Get your tickets today: onecau.se/sseshgala2025
Don’t miss this dazzling night inspired by the spirit and sparkle of the Roaring Twenties!
Young Authors Take the Spotlight
Join us for a beloved St. Stephen’s tradition — Author’s Night — on Tuesday, April 29 at 6:00 PM! Families of students in 1st–8th grade are invited to gather in their children’s classrooms to hear students read aloud the original stories they’ve been working on throughout the year.
Each child will receive a printed book filled with their class’s stories to take home and treasure. It’s a beautiful celebration of student voice, creativity, and hard work.
📚 More details to come from your child’s teacher!
Celebrating Ramadan at SSESH
Thank you to Samina (Nadia’s mom) for visiting our class and sharing about Ramadan! We loved learning about this special time of reflection, prayer, generosity, and community observed by Muslims around the world.
At St. Stephen’s, we treasure the opportunity to celebrate and learn from the many cultures, traditions, and holidays that make our community so rich and vibrant. Thank you for helping us grow in understanding and appreciation!
Strengthening the Bridge Between Levels
Six of our lead teachers recently participated in a professional development session focused on bridging Montessori math and language lessons between Primary and Lower Elementary. They explored key lessons taught at both levels, gaining insight into how these lessons support different developmental aims while ensuring a seamless transition for students. The training also highlighted overarching Montessori themes that extend across all levels, enhancing continuity of learning and accessibility of new content. This collaboration will help strengthen our students’ foundation as they move from Primary to Lower Elementary.
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!