The Race Is On for the Annual Fund! 🏁
We’re picking up speed! The competition is heating up as each level races toward 100% family participation—and the finish line is getting closer every day.
We’re now at 44% of our $210K goal in just six weeks! 🏁
Orientation: 26% · Primary: 35% · Lower Elementary: 50% 🎉 · Upper Elementary: 44% · Middle Years: 50% 🎉
Lower Elementary and Middle Years are leading the pack this week—but there’s still plenty of time to make your move. Every level can still land in the Winner’s Circle!
Our incredible faculty, staff, and Board of Trustees are already at 100%, setting the pace with their commitment and Bulldog spirit.
Every gift makes a difference—fueling joyful classrooms, vibrant programs, and a community that believes in our mission.
Let’s cross the finish line together!
When every family gives, every child benefits.
Leader of the Pack
Monty’s revved up to lead the pack—are you in?
Help drive the Annual Fund forward—add some high-octane fuel to the tank and make a Leadership Gift today!
When you give above and beyond, you’re helping keep our classrooms inspired, our teachers supported, and our students thriving.
To join the pack:
Give to the Annual Fund.
Consider making a stretch or leadership-level gift.
And if your company matches—bonus points! Use our FEIN 74-1689397.
Be cool. Be generous. Be a Leader of the Pack.
Upcoming Events
Parent Education: Positive Discipline
Join Ms. Nahla and Ms. Linda for a special Parent Education session on Positive Discipline, designed for parents of children 15 months through Kindergarten.
To prepare, we encourage you to read Positive Discipline, A–Z.
Have questions or specific scenarios you’d like discussed?
Submit them here.
Grandparents & Special Friends Day
We’re excited to welcome your child’s grandparents and special adults to one of our most beloved traditions—Grandparents & Special Friends Day! This special morning celebrates gratitude, learning, and love, honoring those who help shape who our children are.
The morning begins with a welcome breakfast, followed by classroom visits and student performances in the Nave. Guests will rotate between activities to experience both the classroom and the showcase. Activities will be grouped by Purple and Teal Houses so siblings can stay together.
This is an early dismissal day, and aftercare will not be available. Students may leave with their guests only with written consent.
If you already know who will be attending, please RSVP here. Valet parking will be available for guests convenience.
Thanksgiving Break
St. Stephen’s will be closed November 24-28 for Thanksgiving Break. Enjoy your time with your family!
St. Stephen’s Weekend in the Woods – December 5–7
Looking for time to unwind under the trees and stars? Join us for a weekend at Camp Allen in Navasota with the St. Stephen’s church and school community. It’s a relaxed and playful retreat with options for everyone—stay one night, two nights, or come just for Saturday.
Choose from camp activities or simply enjoy quiet time on the porch, a walk through the woods, or an afternoon nap. Activities include free options like fishing and field games, plus a few with small fees ($15–$30 per person).
Housing is shared, with families and households arranging rooms on a first-come basis. Registration is open through Friday, November 21.
Click here to register.
If the cost would prevent you from attending, please reach out to Rev. Ashley at adellagiacoma@ststephenshouston.org for assistance.
🎃Halloween Fun at St. Stephen’s!🎃
Last Friday’s Halloween party was a spooktacular success! Students arrived in creative costumes—from friendly ghosts to favorite storybook characters—and spent the morning rotating through themed activity stations across campus. There were games, crafts, music, and plenty of laughter as each class joined in the fun. Our teachers and volunteers went above and beyond to make every space festive and full of Halloween spirit. Thank you to all the families who donated supplies, volunteered their time, and helped create such a joyful celebration for our students. It was a perfect reminder of how strong, caring, and connected our St. Stephen’s community truly is.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors: CCSC Food Drive
When our neighbors worry about food and bills, we can help keep pantries stocked. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church will host a drop-off site for long-time partners, Christian Community Service Center (CCSC), and their most-needed items.
Here’s how you can help:
- DROP-OFF – Thurs, Nov 13 – Tues. Nov 18. – We’ll have donation bins in 2 locations across our campus. Bring items with you to school, work, or Sunday worship.
- DRIVE-THRU – Sat., Nov 15, 9 AM- Noon – Volunteers will receive donations from your car via the Sul Ross (carpool) parking lot.
- VOLUNTEER – Sat., Nov 15, 9 AM- Noon – help transfer donations to bins for pick up. Contact Susan Hawes at seghawes@gmail.com
Thanksgiving is traditionally a time of giving, but the current SNAP benefits stall makes the need especially urgent.
MOST NEEDED ITEMS:
- Dry beans (1- or 2-pound bags)
- Hearty soups
- Dry rice (1- or 2-pound bags)
- Canned tuna or chicken
- Peanut butter
- Boxed dry cereal
- Pasta sauce
OTHER REQUESTED ITEMS:
- Baby food or formula
- Toilet paper
- Canned fruit (all types)
- Canned vegetables (all types)
- Dry pasta/mac and cheese
- Bar soap
- Diapers (sizes 5 and 6)
2025/2026 At-A-Glance Calendar
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!