Help Us Reach Our Goal by December 31st!
Our Community Grows Through Your Generosity
As we head into Thanksgiving break, we’re reflecting on the many reasons we are grateful for our St. Stephen’s community—and at the top of the list is you.
Your generosity, partnership, and care make this school feel like home for every child who walks through our doors.
The Annual Fund is how we keep strengthening that experience. From updated learning spaces and wellness support to the little enhancements that make each day special, your gift—no matter the size—directly impacts our students and teachers.
We’re now entering the most important season for giving.
If you haven’t made your Annual Fund gift yet, Thanksgiving is a wonderful moment to pause, reflect, and invest in what matters most: our children, their joy, and their futures.
Thank you for being part of what makes St. Stephen’s such a special place.
Wishing every family a joyful and restful break.
Upcoming Events
Thanksgiving Break
St. Stephen’s will be closed November 24-28 for Thanksgiving Break. Enjoy your time with your family!
A Morning with Ms. Nahla & Ms. Linda
Join Ms. Nahla and Ms. Linda for a practical, inspiring session on Positive Discipline—an approach rooted in respect, connection, and firm-and-kind guidance. With over two decades of experience using this model, Ms. Nahla will share tools that align beautifully with Montessori and support children’s independence, emotional regulation, and problem-solving.
Parents from Lower Elementary through Middle Years are encouraged to attend.
👉 Submit a question or scenario
St. Stephen’s Weekend in the Woods – December 5–7
Looking for a peaceful weekend away? Join the St. Stephen’s church and school community for a relaxed retreat at Camp Allen in Navasota. Come for one night, two nights, or just Saturday—it’s flexible and family-friendly.
Enjoy camp activities, quiet time on the porch, walks in the woods, fishing, field games, and more. Some activities are free; others have small fees.
Registration is open through Friday, November 21. Click here to register.
If cost is a barrier, please contact Rev. Ashley at adellagiacoma@ststephenshouston.org
Wrap-Up for Our Wonderful Faculty & Staff
Join the SSESH Community Council (SCC) for our annual Holiday Wrap-Up! After morning drop-off, parents gather to wrap the gifts that our faculty and staff bring in—a small way we help take one task off their busy holiday plates.
Bring your wrapping paper, scissors, tape, bows, and all the festive flair you love. Holiday attire is absolutely welcome!
We hope to see you there!
Holiday Performance & Chapel Service
Join us for A Celebration of Hope, Love, Joy, & Peace, our end-of-semester Holiday Performance and Chapel Service featuring students from Orientation through Middle Years. Children will share music, lessons, and prayers, with reflections from Rev. Ashley and Dr. Troy.
Students are asked to dress nicely in colors that represent the winter holidays: blue, white, green, red, gold, or black. Please avoid jeans, shorts, and tennis shoes.
This is an early dismissal day with NO aftercare:
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Orientation & Primary: 11:30 a.m.
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Elementary & Middle Years: 12:00 p.m.
If your child will begin break early, please let us know.
We look forward to celebrating the season with you!
Winter Break
St. Stephen’s will be closed December 22nd – Janurary, 6th. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 7th. Happy Holidays!
The Holiday Giving Fund
At St. Stephen’s, our teachers, specialists, support staff, and maintenance team pour so much love and care into our children every single day. As we enter the season of gratitude, we invite families to contribute to our Holiday Giving Fund — a simple, meaningful way to show appreciation for everyone who helps our school thrive.
Rather than giving individual monetary gifts to teachers and staff, we kindly ask families to participate in this collective fund. All contributions are evenly distributed among all faculty, support staff, and maintenance staff (excluding the Senior Leadership Team), ensuring that every adult who supports our students — from classroom teachers to specialists, assistants, and behind-the-scenes staff — receives a heartfelt thank-you during the holiday season.
If you’d like to participate, you can make a gift here:
🔗 ssesh.org/holiday-giving
Thank you for helping us spread joy and gratitude this season.
Monty Meals: December & January Sign-Up Now Open!
The ordering form for December and January Monty Meals is now live: Order Here!
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December orders close Tuesday, December 2, at 9:00 a.m.
December is a short, busy month, and we must place supply orders early. No exceptions, so please plan ahead! -
January ordering will reopen on Friday, December 19
Deadline for January orders is Tuesday, January 6, at 9:00 a.m.
Want to help with Monty Meals? We’d love to have you! Email development@ssesh.org to learn more.
Give Thanks, Then Give a Little More
Monty’s stuffed—but there’s always room for one more gift!
Before you settle in for your Thanksgiving feast, consider adding one more thing to be thankful for — a stretch gift to the Annual Fund!
Every extra bite of generosity helps support our students and teachers.
And if your employer matches gifts? That’s the sweetest slice of pie.
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!