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REMINDER: St. Stephen’s will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2024, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
As we launch into 2024, St. Stephen’s Families are invited to attend the State of SSESH Address by Dr. Troy Roddy, Head of School, on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 5:00 pm.
PTO events in 2024!
PTO Meetings: All on-campus meetings of the PTO for Spring 2024 will be from 8:20 am to 9:20 am. Please park and check in at the front desk after drop-off. This is your opportunity to learn about upcoming events, and volunteer opportunities, and hear from school leadership and teachers.
January 2024
- Tuesday, Jan. 16
- Breakfast Club @ Brasil, 8:00 am-9:30 am
- 2604 Dunlavy St., street parking available
- Thursday, Jan. 18
- PTO Meeting in Pecore Hall, 8:20 am-9:20 am
- Dr. Troy Roddy, Head of School, and Liz Newchurch, Enrichment Coordinator, will be on hand to answer questions, including those about summer camp, which Liz is organizing.
February 2024
- All month: “SSESH SHARES LOVE” school-wide service project supporting KidsMeals
- Friday, Feb. 9
- Informal Meetup/Cocktails and Coloring (location TBD)
- Thursday, Feb. 15
- PTO Meeting @ COHO, 8:20 am-9:20 am
March 2024
- Thursday, Mar. 21
- PTO Meeting @ COHO, 8:20 am-9:20 am
April 2024
- Thursday, Apr. 18
- PTO Meeting @ COHO, 8:20 am-9:20 am
- Thursday, Apr. 25
- Informal Meetup/Happy Hour (location TBD)
May 2024
- Tuesday, May 7
- Volunteers needed to assemble goodie bags for Teacher Appreciation Week
- Meeting in the Gathering Area of the Church after morning drop-off
- Thursday, May 16
- PTO Meeting @ COHO, 8:20 am-9:20 am (PTO annual elections)
Celebrating Our 2023 Annual Fund
While we leave 2023 behind, we would be remiss if we did not celebrate the many triumphs we accomplished together through your partnership. 100% of our Board of Trustees, 100% of our faculty and staff and over 50% of our families gave to the Annual Fund. Overall, we received 90% of our goal during 2023!
As we reminisce on the accomplishments of 2023, we do not want to lose sight of the work that still needs to be done. Currently, the Annual Fund needs just over $14,000 to reach goal. Will you partner more in 2024 to ensure we can make visible changes and improvements to our student programs, campus, and provide training and continuing education needs for our faculty and staff?
As you plan your gifts, please mark your calendars now for these upcoming Annual Fund associated events:
Friday, 2/2/2024; 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Karen Soh Snow Day: An exciting morning filled with fun, treats and most of all…snow!
St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, 1800 Sul Ross, Houston, TX 77098
Saturday, 2/24/2024; 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Donor Appreciation Event: (Bulldog Circle Level and up) A lovely afternoon of browsing beautiful pieces of art and sculptures all while celebrating philanthropy, mingling, and enjoying hors d’oeuvres, sweet treats, and beverages.
Art of the World Gallery, 2201 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX 77098 – 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday, 4/26/2024 – Head of School Major Donor Dinner: (Principal Circle Level and up) A delightful evening with a 4-course meal and recognition program hosted by the Head of School and celebrating leadership circle donors.
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille, 1997 West Gray St., Houston, TX 77019 – 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Summer Camp Registration OPENS January 19!
The goal of Orientation Summer Camp is to provide continuity in the Orientation community. Each session features a special focus taught within the Montessori class environment. Children build relationships with teachers and friends, enjoy outdoor play, and develop skills.
Primary Summer Camp is designed to foster an appreciation of the natural world and to encourage interest and wonder. Each session will involve outside academic and creative opportunities. Games, crafts, experiments, stories, dance, and practical life lessons are included in our camp experience. Reading and math lessons continue during the summer session to curb skill regression and to build new skills for the school year.
Want to learn how to be a YouTuber or make your own movies? Creator Camp offers several cutting-edge camps designed to teach students real technical skills while having a ton of fun. Immerse yourself in a world of creativity and technology where you’ll have the chance to make amazing films, animations, YouTube videos, Minecraft mods, custom Roblox games, and more! Our in-person, hands-on camps are designed specifically for students aged 6-13, offering them a unique opportunity to learn from industry-level instructors and create their very own projects in real time. For more curriculum details and videos, view Creatorcamp.org
Bulldog 360 STARTS the week of January 22!
Bulldog 360 classes will commence during the week of January 22, 2024!
- Classes are 12 weeks in duration.
- No Bulldog 360 during school holidays, conferences, and in-service dates.
- All registration is first come, first served.
- Refunds will be issued after the first class only.
Should you have any questions, please reach out to our Enrichment Coordinator, Ms. Liz Newchurch at lnewchurch@ssesh.org
REVISED carpool route in effect UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
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!