Bearcat Annual Fund Incentives



Pre-K to 5th grade levels that reach 100% participation: Popsicle Party

6th-8th Grade levels that reach 100% participation: Spirit Dress

Donation Tiers

All donors will be entered based on drawings based on their donation amount.

Tier 1 $50-$250: 5 Autumnfest Wristbands (5 Winners)

Tier 2 $251-$1,000: Breakfast with Mrs. Garza and Father Guadagnoli (1 Winner)

Tier 3 $1,001 +: 1 week Free Dress for the students in the winner's family (1 Winner) (Free dress guidelines must be followed & no Free Dress on Mass days)



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Long Weekend Alert

No school on Friday, August 30th, and Monday, September 2nd!

Carpool Tip: Put your carpool sign on your dash/windshield. This will help identify your car quicker during regular carpool and you will always have your carpool sign ready in the event of inclement weather.


  • August 29 - No 5th-8th Weekly Mass
  • August 30- No School - Teacher In-service
  • September 2 - No School - Labor Day
  • September 3 - No Weekly K-4th Mass
  • September 5 - No Weekly 5th-8th Mass
  • September 5 - Spirit Store During Lunch
  • September 5 - PTO Meeting
  • September 6 - K-8th All School Mass
  • September 6 - Parent Signature Pages Are Due
  • September 18 - 8th Grade Parents Meeting
  • September 25 - 7th Grade Parents Meeting

Dress Code Reminders

  1. Please review our basic uniform requirements paying special attention to the accessories and shoes.
  2. Please review our hair, jewelry, and makeup policies

Work of Heart Nominations

Work of Heart is looking for “the unsung heroes” who are going the "extra mile" in serving our educational community and its members. The Work of Heart Award program recognizes full-time employees of Pre-K, elementary, middle and high schools in the Catholic Diocese of Dallas.

CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE

Teacher of the Month

Do you know a St. Monica teacher that goes above and beyond? Make sure to get your nominations in for August by Friday, August 30th!

CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE

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Spirit Store During Lunch

Spirit Store will be in the cafeteria on the first Thursday of every month.

Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 5th.

Parents are welcome to send $$ with their children on these days. Spirit Store will have several items available, like keychains, stickers, straw toppers, bracelets, and much more!

PTO General Meeting

Thursday, September 5th @7:30PM

in the Family Center Lower Lounge

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Friday, September 6th K-8th All School Mass @8AM for First Friday. Students are required to wear their dress uniform on Mass days.

No weekly Masses next week.

24-25 Parent/Student Handbook

Please review our updated handbook for the 24-25 school year. All parents are required to complete the signature pages at the end of the handbook and will receive a copy of the signature pages at Back to School Nights. Signature pages must be completed and returned to Homeroom teachers no later than Friday, September 6th!

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Books for Bearcats

Help spread the joy of reading with others at St. Monica! Your donation to the SMS Library will purchase a book for the library collection to honor a student, alumni, teacher, administrator, or parishioner. 

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23-24 Yearbook Distribution

23-24 Yearbooks will be coming home in backpacks next week. Questions shoulde be directed to

Joanie Brunkhorst.

Bearcat Wall of Fame

If you had Bearcat Wall of Fame photos hanging up in the school last year, they are ready to be picked up in McManus.

Lunch and Playground Duty
Restock the Staff Lounge

Upcoming Events

Parent Meetings

7th and 8th grade parents mark your calendars!

September 18 - 8th grade meeting

September 25 - 7th grade meeting

More details on location in next week's Bearcat Byte.

Girl Scout Parent Info Meeting
Wednesday, September 18th
Family Center Lower Lounge 6-7PM
Question? Emily Krizan-Lopez

2024 Texas Rangers

Catholic Schools Night

Saturday, September 21st @6:05PM

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Save the Date
Sunday, September 29th
Spaghetti Dinner
Safe Environment Training
is required for any volunteer to be on campus. If you have not done Safe Environment training at St. Monica, now is a great time to start the process.
Renewals can be done online.

After School Activities

Want to learn more about our clubs and activities??

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Still accepting Registrations

Junior Author Camp
Bring your imagination to publication through the exciting process of writing and illustrating a professionally published, hardcover book!
Gametopia!
Play with a purpose. Did you know? Games are scientifically prove to increase critical lifelong skills. Have a blast after school playing super fun games! Enjoy your favorites and discover new ones!

Begins Friday, September 6th!!

Best Book Club Ever
Students will have a great time reading books they like while boosting lifelong skills.  Build interest and confidence in reading while exploring genres, exchanging ideas, and enjoying exciting activities!
Chess Club (K-8)
We are excited to begin registration for this year’s chess program for Fall 2024. The Knight School will be leading St. Monica’s chess team this year. Our SMS students will be learning the royal game and enjoying themselves!

Begins the week of September 9th!

Drama Kids (K-5)
We are excited to have Drama Kids International return for the 2024-2025 school year. Drama Kids International will be offering programs for K-5th grades. Students will develop important confidence-building skills that will help them personally and academically.

Reading Ranch

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Begins Tuesday, September 3rd!

Bearcat Bots

The robotics club aims to instill STEM education through hands-on Robotics experience. The study of Robotics will incorporate three pillars of STEM - Think (think of ideas on how to design a robot efficiently)Do (build a robot & operate), and Test (test solutions and compete).

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Bearcat Athletics

Fall Sports Registration Deadlines for Grades 5-8

Cross Country - Friday, August 23rd

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We are looking for scorekeepers. You must be 16 or older.

Please email Coach Neves if you are interested.

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St. Monica Catholic School
Pre-K (3) - 8th Grade
4140 Walnut Hill Lane
Dallas, TX 75229

P (214) 351-5688
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