Principal's Newsletter February 11, 2022
Dear SCS School Families,
It was a blessing to celebrate Catholic Schools Week with you all last week! Our students, staff, and parish community came together to share in the joy and promotion of Catholic education and St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School. Thank you!
This week St Catherine of Siena Catholic Parish and School had the privilege of hosting the International Pilgrim Virgin Statue. This beautiful image of Our Lady was in the church from 8:30 AM through 5 PM on Thursday, February 10. The Legion of Mary, who organized the visit, planned the recitation of the rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet, and brown scapular enrollment, and of course, there was plenty of time for private prayer throughout the day. Several classes spent time in the church with her.
It is so beautiful to see our students and staff participating in prayer and growing in grace. It is in moments like these that we each learn to trust in God and His promises. In the world today it is easy to get distracted and caught up in what the media and society say, it can be a struggle to quiet our hearts and listen to God in prayer. However, it is in the quiet of our hearts connected to God in prayer that we learn to trust and truly let go of our fears and doubts.
God is good!
Sincerely In Christ,
Mrs. Cathy Schwarz
Principal
Mrs. Cathy Schwarz
Principal
International Pilgrim Virgin
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Parish and School was honored to receive a visit from the International Pilgrim Virgin on Thursday, February 10. This beautiful statue travels around the world with a custodian who assures her safety and care. She was most recently at Our Lady of the Rosary in Louisburg. She will be visiting several other Diocese of Raleigh parishes over the next few days including St. Anthony of Padua in Southern Pines and St. Ann in Fayetteville.
Our parish, and our students, were honored to have the chance to pray with her throughout the day. Several classes walked over to pray the rosary and spent some time in silent prayer. What a blessing for us all!
For more information on the International Pilgrim Virgin Statue, please visit:
Preschool Fun
Our youngest students have been busy learning letters and shapes. They did find some time to fit in a little fun, of course! The rain early this week left those little saints with some pent-up energy! They were happy to play red light green light and duck duck goose in the gym!
While this week has been quiet, compared to the busy Catholic Schools Week, our students have continued working hard and having fun. Here are a few pictures from around the school this week!
Registration and Information for the
2022-2023 School Year
It's that time of year again! Registration for the 2022-2023 school year is well on its way. Thank you to those families who have completed the priority registration. If you have not completed the 2022-2023 registration let us know how we can help!
Classes are filling up quickly so be sure to register as soon as possible! Recently the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority increased the maximum scholarship award for the NC Opportunity Scholarship so be sure to visit www.ncseaa.edu to find out more and apply.
St. Catherine of Siena Staff
February Birthdays
Mrs. Jennifer Paciariello
4th Grade
February 19
UPCOMING DATES
- Friday, February 11
- Confessions grades 3 and 8
- All School Mass 2 PM
- Wednesday, February 16
- Delayed Arrival 9 AM
- Delayed Arrival 9 AM
- Thursday, February 17
- All School Dress Down Day
- Friday, February 18
- All School Mass 11 AM
- Early Release (PreK 11:45 AM K-8 12 PM)
- Monday, February 21
- No School - Presidents Day
- Tuesday, February 22
- No School - Teacher Work Day
- Wednesday, February 23
- Delayed Arrival 9 AM
- Delayed Arrival 9 AM
- Friday, February 25
- Confessions grades 4 and 7
- All School Mass 2 PM
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Parish and School
520 West Holding Avenue • Wake Forest • North Carolina 27587 • 919-556-7613