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August 28, 2026
Our youngest Bulldogs have had a wonderful first few weeks settling into their Orientation classrooms! At this level, much of the day is centered around building independence, developing coordination, learning classroom routines, and gaining confidence in a new environment.
Students have been busy exploring Montessori works such as pouring and transferring, spooning, sorting, matching, puzzles, object-to-picture matching, practical life activities, art, and sensory work. They are also practicing everyday skills like carrying a tray, choosing and returning work, washing hands, cleaning up spills, preparing snacks, and caring for their classroom.
These seemingly simple activities are important building blocks for concentration, fine-motor development, problem-solving, independence, and a growing sense of belonging in their classroom community. We are so proud of all our littlest learners have accomplished already!
Join us for our first SSESH Parents’ Night Off on Saturday, September 26 from 4:00–8:00 PM. This on-campus evening is open to SSESH students and their siblings, ages 4 and up, and gives children a chance to spend time with friends while parents enjoy a few hours to themselves.
Kids will enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, including games, puzzles, arts and crafts, playground time, sidewalk chalk, and more. Dinner is included, and families are welcome to send a brown-bag meal instead if preferred.
Cost: $50 for one child or $70 for up to three children
Registration closes Tuesday, September 22 at noon.
Sign up for Parents’ Night Off
Please send your child with a water bottle and closed-toe shoes.
Questions? Contact Kate Booth at kbooth@ssesh.org.
Our School Community Council (SCC) has partnered with POINT, an easy-to-use platform that helps families find volunteer opportunities, sign up, and keep track of their volunteer involvement. We have several needs throughout the year and would love for our parents and caregivers to jump in wherever they can.
Directions for joining POINT are below.
Questions about POINT or volunteer sign-ups? Contact Nicole Warren at parentvolunteers@ssesh.org.
Looking for another way to volunteer, have a particular skill you’d like to share, or have an idea for getting involved? Contact Liz Newchurch at lnewchurch@ssesh.org.
We appreciate the many ways our families give their time and talents to make St. Stephen’s such a special community!
Join us on Sunday, August 30, from 6:00–8:00 PM for an adults-only fiesta celebrating the launch of SSESH Forward!, our Annual Fund. Enjoy live music, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and a fun evening connecting with fellow parents and friends on our newly renovated playground. RSVP HERE!
St. Stephen’s will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. There will be no Bulldog 360 classes or extended care. Enjoy your long weekend!
Lower Elementary families are invited to a room parent-hosted playdate at Valhalla on the Rice University campus on Saturday, September 12, from 2:00–5:00 p.m.
It’s a great opportunity for students and families from all three Lower Elementary classrooms to spend time together, connect, and have some fun outside of school. An email invitation with additional details will be coming soon from your room parents.
Please note: This is a parent-hosted event and is not sponsored by St. Stephen’s Episcopal School.
Middle Years students and families are invited to a room parent-hosted hangout at Valhalla on the Rice University campus on Saturday, September 12, from 5:00–8:00 p.m.
It’s a great chance for Coho students to spend time together outside of school while giving their families an opportunity to connect and hang out, too. An email invitation with additional details will be coming soon from your room parents.
Please note: This is a parent-hosted event and is not sponsored by St. Stephen’s Episcopal School.
All 7th and 8th grade students and their families are invited to join us for Roadmap to High School on Monday, September 14, from 3:45–4:45 PM in COHO.
Dr. Troy, Ms. Meredith, and Ms. Jen will provide an overview of the Houston high school landscape, walk families through private and public school admissions timelines and requirements, and share how St. Stephen’s supports students and families throughout the process.
Upper Elementary students and families are invited to gather at Whitt Johnson Park on Saturday, September 19, from 9:30–11:00 a.m. for a room parent-hosted morning together.
Students can enjoy some time with friends outside of the school day while parents have a chance to visit and connect with other Upper Elementary families. Keep an eye out for an email from your room parents with more information.
Please note: This gathering is hosted by parents and is not a St. Stephen’s Episcopal School-sponsored event.
Primary students and their families are invited to a room parent-hosted playdate at Levy Park on Saturday, September 19, from 3:00–5:00 p.m.
This is a great opportunity for Primary students to play and spend time together outside of school while families connect with one another. Keep an eye out for an email from your room parents with additional details!
Please note: This is a parent-hosted event and is not sponsored by St. Stephen’s Episcopal School.
Join us for All-School Chapel on Wednesday, September 23, at 8:30 AM in the Nave as we celebrate peace in honor of the International Day of Peace.
As part of our annual Pinwheels for Peace tradition, students will create pinwheels and place them together in the church garden as a colorful symbol of peace. All are welcome to attend!
Learn more about Pinwheels for Peace at www.pinwheelsforpeace.com.
Students in Primary through Middle Years will attend a special bullying prevention assembly on Friday, September 25, presented by the Safe School Institute. The assembly will help us kick off Bullying Prevention Month in October and continue important conversations about kindness, respect, and creating a safe school community.
Parents are also invited to a special presentation at noon in the Nave. All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Orientation students and their families are invited to a room parent-hosted playdate at Colonial Park on Saturday, September 26, from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
It’s a wonderful chance for Orientation students to spend time together outside of school while giving families an opportunity to connect with one another. Keep an eye out for an email from your room parents with additional details!
Please note: This is a parent-hosted event and is not sponsored by St. Stephen’s Episcopal School.
Parents’ Night Out is Saturday, September 26 from 4:00–8:00 PM! Children ages 4 and up are invited for an evening of games, activities, and fun with friends while parents enjoy a night out.
Upper Elementary students will head to Nature’s Classroom from September 30–October 2 for an unforgettable outdoor learning experience! Students will spend time learning beyond the classroom, building independence, strengthening friendships, and exploring the natural world through hands-on activities and adventures.
Middle Years students will head to Camp Allen from September 30–October 2 for an exciting outdoor learning experience filled with adventure, connection, and growth. Students will take part in high ropes activities, team-building challenges, and other hands-on experiences designed to build confidence, independence, cooperation, and stronger relationships with their classmates.
Quick Links
Click here to order Monty Meals for your student.
As a reminder, ordering closes every Tuesday at 9:00 AM and reopens on Friday at noon for the following week.
Have questions or need help? Email Kate Booth at kbooth@ssesh.org
Click here to register for morning or aftercare.
Have questions or need help? Email Celia Hughes at chughes@ssesh.org
Click here to order a catered lunch for your student through Simply Fresh.
Questions? Email info@thesimplyfreshkitchen.com
Click here to access the 26/27 detailed parent calendar.
Questions? Email Liz Newchurch at lnewchurch@ssesh.org
Click here to access previous Hallway posts.
Questions? Email Liz Newchurch at lnewchurch@ssesh.org
Girls in Kindergarten through 8th grade are invited to learn more about the Girl Scout troop sponsored by St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. The troop brings together girls from SSESH, St. Stephen’s Church, and the surrounding community for friendship, service, leadership, and fun.
Families interested in learning more are invited to a Zoom information meeting on Sunday, September 20 at 3:00 PM.
Questions? Contact Jean Daly at jeanclaredaly@gmail.com.
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church’s Pack 167 is hosting its first introductory meeting this Sunday, August 30th at 3 p.m. in Havens. All K-5th grade students are welcome to join. This year, the pack plans to go fishing, camping, rock climbing, and much more. Come join the fun!
Questions? Contact Leslie Delcid at lydelcid@gmail.com
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!
