Catholic Schools Week 2018 Diocese of Dallas

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1 Catholic Schools Week 2018 Diocese of Dallas All Saints Sun., Jan. 28: Students attend Mass in uniform, 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. Coffee and pancakes in fellowship hall. Mon., Jan. 29: Students dress in spirit wear. K-third grade make valentines for Brady Center senior citizens. Fourth-eighth grades paint coffee mugs for Brady Center. Tues., Jan. 30: Free dress day. Prize drawings hourly. Movie during lunch. Wed., Jan. 31: Dress in red, white and blue. Flag ceremony followed by rosary. Thurs., Feb. 1: Future career dress up day. Fri., Feb. 2: Notecards of appreciation from students to teachers and staff. Mass. Pep rally. Bishop Dunne Sun., Jan. 28: Student ambassadors and faculty pass out donuts at feeder-school parishes. Mon., Jan. 29: Donuts passed out in carpool line. Tues., Jan. 30: Student dress down day. Wed., Jan. 31: All-School Mass at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church. Thurs., Feb. 1: Vocations luncheon. Bishop Edward J. Burns to teach junior theology class. Fri., Feb. 2: Faculty and staff dress down day. Animal Advocacy Day. Family Feud pep rally (faculty vs. students) Bishop Lynch Sun., Jan. 28: Students celebrate Mass at their family parish in school uniform. Mon., Jan. 29: Students write appreciation notes to their grade school teachers. Bishop Lynch community honors the hundreds of volunteers who give back to the community and school. Tues., Jan. 30: All-school Mass. Dessert bar during lunches. Student reflections on Catholic school education. A performance by Tony Melendez, a Nicaraguan-American guitar player, composer, singer and songwriter, Living Our Faith, at 7 p.m. in McGonigle Theatre.

2 Wed., Jan. 31: Tony Melendez returns for all-school assembly, Living Our Faith, 11 a.m. Red, white and blue ribbons distributed to students. Students write thank-you notes to local first responders. Thurs., Feb. 1: Student representatives greet families with coffee and donuts during morning drop-off. Throughout the day, parents will be recognized on Bishop Lynch social media platforms. Fri., Feb. 2: Breakfast provided for Bishop Lynch faculty and staff. Students honor teachers and special impact they have made on their lives. Teacher Takeover on social media sites. Bishop Lynch High School hosts annual Catholic School s Wee poster contest, 2 p.m. in the atrium. The theme is Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed. Sat., Feb. 3: Community-wide service, the BLMobilePack, in conjunction with Feed My Starving Children organization. Christ the King Sun., Jan. 28: CKS Student Council will speak at Mass in school uniforms. Thank-you letters written by students to the parishioners will be in the Sunday bulletins. CKS students will wear their CKS uniforms to Mass. Mon., Jan. 29: Faculty/Staff Spirit Day with appreciation breakfast. Halls and doors decorated with the Catholic Schools Week theme. Spirit Day for students who wore uniforms to Mass. Tues., Jan. 30: The CKS cafeteria decorated with a mural/craft sticks representing each student. Prospective family open house, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. DK-4 parents join CKS students for a special lunch together. First-grade geography presentations, 1 p.m. Science Fair for fourth grade in the Christ the King Community Center. Upper school science fair projects judged in afternoon. Faculty lunch. STREAM Night with Perot Museum mobile activities, grades 5-8. Wed., Jan. 31: Third grade talent show, 9 a.m. Student council members distribute prayer cards in carpool lines. Science fair for 5-8th grades in community center. Faculty lunch. Homework holiday for students. Students perform an act of service. STREAM Night with Perot Museum Tech Truck, grades 1-4. Thurs., Feb. 1: Student Spirit Day Fri., Feb. 2: All-school Mass at 8 a.m.; Science fair winners announced after Mass. Eighth grade students vs. faculty basketball game, 10:30 a.m. Family lunch. Early dismissal. Cristo Rey Dallas Mon., Jan. 29: Canned food drive benefiting Catholic Charities Tues., Jan. 30: Parent-sponsored breakfast for students Wed., Jan. 31: Nationwide Cristo Rey Network Canned Food Drive Competition

3 Thurs., Feb. 1: Sweets with the Sisters and lunchtime Vocation Awareness with persons religious Fri., Feb. 2: Board-sponsored lunch celebrating faculty, staff, and volunteers Good Shepherd Sun., Jan. 28: 10:30 a.m. family Mass. Children will serve as altar servers and lectors, and the school choir will be singing. Children will wear uniforms to Mass to show school pride. Mon., Jan. 29: Bishop Edward J. Burns visits second-graders, 9 a.m. Teacher vs. eighth-graders volleyball game, 2 p.m. Tues., Jan. 30: Goodies with Grandparents, 7:45-8:30 a.m. Grandparents visit with students and then stay for treats and entertainment. Prayer service for nation s leaders. Book fair in the gym after school. New family open house, 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wed., Jan. 31: Wacky Backwards Day. No homework. Talent show, 1:30 p.m. in the gym. Book fair in the gym after school. Thurs., Feb. 1: Students focus on ways to use God-given gifts by exploring vocations and creating spiritual bouquets. Parents and community friends morning tea, 8 a.m. PTO meeting and open house at 6:30 p.m. for school families. Book Fair in the gym during the open house. Fri., Feb. 2: Mass at 8 a.m. Teacher appreciation breakfast. Eighth-graders present annual Recycling Fashion Show at 10 a.m. Holy Family Academy Sun., Jan. 28: Student Mass with Bishop Edward J. Burns, 10 a.m. Open house, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Amazon Hall Project on display all week. Mon., Jan. 29: Muffins with Mom, 7:30-8 a.m. GLOBE/NASA Environmental Activies. Senior Citizen Appreciation Day. Student/Parent/Grandparent grades Pre-K-Kindergarten. Tues., Jan. 30: Donuts with Dad, 7:30-8 a.m. Greek Wax Museum. International Buddy Projects. Student/Parent/Grandparent grades 1-3. Wed., Jan. 31: Teacher Appreciation Day. Career speakers. Students wear college attire. Student/Parent/Grandparent grades 4-5. Thurs., Feb. 1: Olympic Game (Greek Week). Student/Parent/Grandparent grades 6-8. Family Fun Night, 6-8 p.m. Fri., Feb. 2: Mass, 8 a.m. Basketball games between students, faculty and priests. Noon dismissal. Holy Trinity

4 Sun., Jan. 28: Open house for current and prospective families. Students asked to attend Mass in formal Mass uniform. Breakfast provided by HASO. Mon., Jan. 29: Celebrating Students: Free dress day. Student activities. Penny Wars begins. Tues., Jan. 30: Religion Scholar Bowl. Prospective parent open house, 8:30-11 a.m. and 5-7 p.m. Parent lunch. Penny Wars continues. Wed., Jan. 31: Celebrate the Nation: Color Guard all-school flag ceremony. Letters to the military. Penny Wars continues. Thurs., Feb. 1: Celebrating Vocations: Interactive prayer. Service in the assembly room. Penny Wars continues. Fri., Feb. 2: Teacher Appreciation Day. Thank you to priests. Penny Wars ends at 9 a.m. Immaculate Conception Sun., Jan. 28: Bell choir play at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church 10 a.m. Mass along with Immaculate Conception choir. Mon., Jan. 29: Luncheon for community police, firefighters and city council. Tues., Jan. 30: Religious Scholar competition at Prince of Peace. Blue-and-Gold dress day. Decorate doors. Spirit rally. Wed., Jan. 31: Students wear red, white and blue. Living rosary. Thurs., Feb. 1: Mass led by third-graders and door decorating contest. Fri., Feb. 2: Talent show, 10 a.m. Sat., Feb. 3: Celebrate Our Parishes. Bell choir plays at Immaculate Conception 10 a.m. Mass along with with school choir. James L. Collins Sun., Jan. 28: Representation from school students in school attire at all Masses, serving as readers, gift bearers, and greeters. Mon., Jan. 29: Corsicana Mayor Don Denbow delivers a proclamation about Catholic Schools Week at the school and eat lunch with students. Administration, teachers, and students attend. Tues., Jan. 30: Thankful Tuesday: Students write a letter to their parents thanking them for the opportunity to have a faith-based education.

5 Wed., Jan. 31: Mass. Kindergarten and first-graders go to the library to help clean and straighten; second- and third-graders go to a nursing home to read and talk to the patients; and fourth-graders go to Salvation Army to clean and work in the food pantry. Students may wear silly socks. Thurs., Feb. 1: Fifth-eighth grades go to the Hope Center for several hours of community service. Students return and write in their reflection journal about their service project. All students wear an appropriate hat or cap to school. Fri., Feb. 2: Wear spirit shirt and any pants, shoes, and socks of choice. Battle of the Hallway Basketball tournament between seventh and eighth grade, 1:30 p.m. Jesuit Mon., Jan. 29: Morning prayer, Examen, daily Mass 4th period. Tues., Jan. 30: Morning prayer, daily Mass 5th period. Wed., Jan. 31: Rosary during all three lunch periods. Thurs., Feb. 1: Morning prayer, Examen, Mass 6th period. Fri., Feb. 2: Prayer service with theme of Catholic Culture and a particular focus on the many apparitions of Mary. John Paul II Sun., Jan. 28: Celebrate Our Parish. Student ambassadors welcome and greet at local parishes for Mass. Mon., Jan. 29: Celebrate The Nation. Thank-you cards for local police and fire. Invite first responders to campus for lunch. Tues., Jan. 30: Student leadership class visit local Catholic schools for campus projects and activities. Wed., Jan. 31: Celebrate Vocations. Mass. Thurs., Feb. 1: Celebrate Parents/Volunteers. Thank-you video sent to parents. Fri., Feb. 2: Celebrate Our JPII Family. Cookies at lunch for students. Snacks for faculty. Winter sports pep rally. Mary Immaculate Sun., Jan. 28: Catholic Schools Week kick-off Mass 10:30 a.m. Mon., Jan. 29: Student Appreciation Day with Bingo and after-school skating party Tues., Jan. 30: Family Appreciation Day with open house, 5-6:30 p.m.

6 Wed., Jan. 31: Parent Appreciation Day with donuts/coffee for parents. Thurs., Feb. 1: Staff/Teacher Appreciation Day with meal provided for faculty. Fri., Feb. 2: Grandparents Appreciation Day with Mass, brunch and class visits. Mount St. Michael Mon., Jan. 29: Parent Appreciation Day. Parents invited to join 8 a.m. Mass as students pray for parents.pastries for Parents, 8:45 a.m. Tues., Jan. 30: Chaplains and Sisters Appreciation Day. 8 a.m. Mass. Appreciation for chaplains, the priests of Mount Carmel Center, and the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd who host Mount St. Michael on their campus and allow students to join them for daily Mass. Information Session with the principal and school tour, 8:45 a.m. Wed., Jan. 31: High School and College Day. Mass, 8 a.m. Students wear favorite high school/college T-shirt. Thurs., Feb. 1: Learning is Fun Day. Mass, 8 a.m. Students engage in special learning activities throughout the day and add crazy hats, ties, socks, etc. to their uniforms. Fri., Feb. 2: Celebration of God s Great Gift of Mount St. Michael Day. Mass, 8 a.m. First Friday Exposition and Adoration of the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, 8:45 a.m. Holy Spirit Rally. Students lead and participate in songs and cheers singing and shouting the praises of the Lord from Whom all blessings flow, 10:30 a.m. Sun., Feb. 4: Express appreciation with a special presentation to school founders and sponsors, the Christian Community of God s Delight, 4 p.m. Notre Dame School Mon., Jan. 29: Mass, 1:30 p.m. Thank you to School Sisters of Notre Dame. 60s Dress Up Day. Tues., Jan. 30: Pastries with Parents. Upper School Breakfast, 7:45-8:30 a.m. Service Day: Collect canned goods and travel-size toiletries. Career Day. Wed., Jan. 31: Teacher Appreciation Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 1: 1:30 p.m. Lower School performance and cookie reception. Crazy Hat and Sock Day (accessories) Fri., Feb. 2: Student Appreciation Day. Tailgate party (hot-dog lunch) and games for students.

7 Prince of Peace Sun., Jan. 28: Students attend Mass wearing school uniforms, 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Mon., Jan. 29: Eucharistic adoration for parents in chapel from 8-9 a.m. or noon-3 p.m.serviam Night for grades 3-5 at Austin Street Shelter. Tues., Jan. 30: Annual Rev. Thomas Cloherty Diocesan Religion Scholars Bowl, 8:30 a.m. Serviam Night for grades 6-8 at Habitat for Humanity. Wed., Jan. 31: Living rosary following school Mass with eighth-graders and second-grade prayer partners. Mini-retreats for grades 6-8 with youth minister. Thurs., Feb. 1: Mini-retreats for grades 6-8 with youth minister. Eucharistic adoration for students. Fri., Feb. 2: Buck-a-Jeans benefiting sister parish in Honduras. Plano police officer presents Cornerstones of Character. Seventh-graders vs. faculty/alumni basketball game. Santa Clara of Assisi Mon., Jan. 29: Open House 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Charity Basketball with Bishop Dunne Catholic School, 7:30 p.m. at Bishop Dunne High School ($2 or 4 canned food items; benefitting North Texas Food Bank & Catholic Charities of Dallas) Tues., Jan. 30: College Day and Open House, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wed., Jan. 31: Open House, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., and Battle of the Fams Talent Show 6-7:30 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 1: Day of Service and Open House, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Fri., Feb. 2: School-wide Mass, 8 a.m., Open House, 9-11:30 a.m., Family Catholic Trivia, 10:30-11:45 a.m.; Early dismissal, noon. St. Bernard of Clairvaux Sun., Jan. 28: Mass at 11 a.m. to kick off Catholic Schools Week. Open house from noon to 2 p.m. Mon., Jan. 29: Students will participate in a Bingo games with their prayer partners. Tues., Jan. 30: Students will make Valentine cards for military troops. Wed., Jan. 31: Students will celebrate being American by participating in the Red, White and Blue Spirit Day. Thurs., Feb. 1: Parents are invited for a light breakfast from 7:15-7:55 a.m. Mass at 8 a.m. Families invited to visit classrooms following Mass until 10 a.m. Fri., Feb. 2: Hats Off to Teachers! Students wear favorite hat to school in honor of teachers. Volleyball game between the varsity volleyball team and the teachers. at 11:15 a.m. Early

8 dismissal. St. Cecilia Sun., Jan. 28: All-school family Mass at 10:30 a.m. Mon., Jan. 29: Grandparents Day. Children gift grandparents with small handmade gift. Grandparents work with children on short activity in classroom. Grandparents eat lunch with grandchild. Tues., Jan. 30: Career Day and Religion Scholars Competition. Students in Pre-K through eighth grade will hear talks from various speakers on different careers. Religion Scholars Competition. Wed., Jan. 31: Teacher Appreciation Day and Open House. Breakfast for teachers hosted by student council. Students and parents bring goodies to show appreciation for teachers. Open house, 6-7 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 1: Service Day. Fri., Feb. 2: Teacher Appreciation Day. Free Dress Day for students who attended All-School Family Mass. No homework. Students meet with families to celebrate Catholic Schools Week. Teachers pass out appreciation items to students. St. Joseph, Richardson Sun., Jan. 28: Student representatives at 12:15 p.m. Mass. Students distribute prayer cards. Dedication of new playground. School tour and open house. Book fair, 1-3 p.m. Mon., Jan. 29: Valentine cards for Meals on Wheels, grades 1-5. Family crests displayed in hallways. Family Science Night, 6-8 p.m. St. Joseph parent volunteers recognized. Book fair, 5-7 p.m. Tues., Jan. 30: All-school Mass with special blessing for parents. Priest appreciation ceremony following Mass including a minute with the priest. Book fair, 7:30-4 p.m. Wed., Jan. 31: Jaguar Spirit Day. Breakfast for students/njhs appreciates the staff. PTO faculty luncheon. Class activities. K-3 St. Joseph Super Bowl during P.E. 4-8 staff and student activity in gym, 2 p.m. Book fair, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 1: Students will participate in a Living Rosary. Eighth-grade students dress in professional attire and teach a lesson they created during Student Teach Day. Book fair, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fri., Feb. 2: Family Day. Grandparents Day including breakfast prepared by PTO and grandparent photo booth. All-school Mass. Third-grade Living Wax Museum, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Book fair, 7:30 a.m. to noon. Early release.

9 St. Joseph, Waxahachie Sun., Jan. 28: All-School Mass at 10 a.m. Mon., Jan. 29: Random Acts of Kindness Day; classes will do independent service project. Career Day, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Tues., Jan. 30: Free dress/no homework. Student Appreciation Day. National Honor Society and Student Council will hand out donuts during drop-off to students. Baby picture contest. Wed., Jan. 31: Guest speaker from Veterans of Foreign War at 1:15 p.m. in cafeteria. Students wear red, white and blue with jeans. Thurs., Feb. 1: Mass at 8 a.m. followed by Steward of the Month Awards. Open house for prospective parents, 9-11 a.m. STEM Expo, 9-11 a.m. Father Ivan Asencio discusses vocations to students (third-eighth grades). Appreciation for Vocations: Student Council and Pre-K will write letters/cards for Father Ivan. Fri., Feb. 2: Living Museum, 8-10 a.m. (third-fifth grade). Game day in classrooms, 2 p.m. St. Mark the Evangelist Sat., Jan. 27 and Sun., Jan. 28: Students represent the school in uniform at St. Mark and area parish masses. St. Mark fifth-grade choir will sing at the 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday. Alumni are invited to attend the 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday. The class of 2017 portrait hung after Mass. Mon., Jan. 29: St. Mark students celebrate pastor with a special assembly including grade level presentations and special recognitions. Students take part in Leukemia/Lymphoma Service Project. Tues., Jan. 30: Open House from 9-10 a.m. Family members join students for lunch, classroom open houses, and the annual student art show, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wed., Jan. 31: Students may make a donation and wear jeans and tennis shoes to school. Ice cream sandwiches, sponsored by the Home and School Association, will be served throughout the day. Pep rally honoring the spring athletic teams and the annual eighth grade vs. faculty volleyball game. Thurs., Feb. 1: Eighth-grade students will take the place of teachers as they conduct grade level lessons throughout the day. Teacher appreciation luncheon served. Friday, Feb. 2: Catholic Schools Week liturgy at 8:30 a.m. International Tasting Faire, sponsored by Middle School/Student Council held. Early dismissal at noon. St. Mary of Carmel Sun., Jan. 28: Mass, 9 a.m. Breakfast hosted by fifth- and eighth-graders, 10 a.m. Book fair opens, 10 a.m. Open house, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

10 Mon., Jan. 29: Community service activities throughout the day. Tues., Jan. 30: Free Dress Down Day and no homework. Caught Acting Terrific Drawings with prizes for students. Wed., Jan. 31: Family Mass, 8 a.m. Grandparents reception, 9 a.m. Family luncheon and book fair, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 1: Living rosary presented by middle school, 8 a.m. Career fair, 1:30 p.m. Fri., Feb. 2: Staff luncheon. St. Mary of Carmel Spirit Day. St. Mary s, Sherman Sun., Jan. 28: Students wear school uniform to their parish Mass. Book fair opens, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Cookies and coffee. Mon., Jan. 29: Sixth-graders student-teach, 9 a.m. Book fair. Tues., Jan. 30: Donuts for Dads, 7:40-9 a.m. DEAR Time. Book fair. Wed., Jan. 31: Muffins with Mom, 7:40-9 a.m. Scavenger hunt after Mass. Book fair. Thurs., Feb. 1: Quiz Bowl led by first- and second-graders, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Book fair. Fri., Feb. 2: Minute to Win-it Olympics, eighth-graders vs. faculty. 10 a.m. Book fair. St. Monica Sun., Jan. 28: Catholic Schools Week Kickoff Mass. Students will attend Mass of choice in uniform. Mon., Jan. 29: Parents of Kindergarten, second and seventh grades invited to share lunch with child. Tues., Jan. 30: Middle school service day at North Texas Food Bank. Sixth and seventh grade, 8:15 a.m. to noon; eighth grade, 12:15 to 4 p.m. Parents of first and fifth grades invited to share lunch with child. Family night dinner, 6 to 8 p.m. Wed., Jan. 31: Parents of pre-k, third and sixth grades invited to share lunch with child. Vocations panels for Kindergarten through fourth grade (1-2 p.m.) and fifth through eighth grade (2:15-3:15 p.m.) Thurs., Feb. 1: Teacher luncheon, 11 a.m. Parents of fourth and eighth grades invited to share lunch with child. Living rosary, 2:15 p.m. Fri., Feb. 2: Grandparents Day. Check-in at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast; classroom visits at 9 a.m. All-school Mass at 10:15 a.m. St. Patrick Sat., Jan. 27: Students serve in ministry roles in the Mass. All students, families, staff and faculty are invited to celebrate 5 p.m. Mass. Students wear uniforms. Willy Wonka Junior musical, 7:30 p.m.

11 Sun., Jan. 28: Willy Wonka Junior musical, 2 p.m. Mon., Jan. 29: Mass, 8 a.m. Participation of students in special community service projects. Sundaes on Monday. Tues., Jan. 30: Pajama day. Continue community service projects. Wed., Jan. 31: Faculty/staff host parent appreciation breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m. Families show appreciation for faculty and staff. Thurs., Feb. 1: Basketball intramurals, grades 7-8. Game day, grades K-8. Prayer partner activities. Students, teachers, staff wear warm-ups. Fri., Feb. 2: Mass and special student collection to support Society of St. Vincent de Paul. College t- shirt day. Basketball intramural finals, 2:20-3:20 p.m. Vocations speaker. St. Paul the Apostle Fri., Jan. 26: Grandparents Day Mass at 8 a.m. and with breakfast served after and followed by an allschool performance. Early dismissal. Sun., Jan. 28: All-School Mass. Students wear school uniforms. Mon., Jan. 29: Community/City Leaders Luncheon Tues., Jan. 30: St. Paul open house for prospective families, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Third-grade students host Presidential Wax Museum. Wed., Jan. 31: Have Lunch with Your Student on Heritage Day. Thurs., Feb. 1: St. Paul Day of Service. Students will volunteer at the North Texas Food Bank, Heights Parks, Wellington Assisted Living Facility. Fri., Feb. 2: Faculty vs. eighth grade volleyball game. Students may wear red shirts, jeans and tennis shoes to support Women s Heart Health. St. Philip & St. Augustine Sun., Jan. 28: Students lead Mass and Saints choir sing, 10:15 a.m. Open house, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon., Jan. 29: Family lunch day. Tues., Jan. 30: Donut sale fundraiser with proceeds benefitting North Texas Food Bank. Second- and eighth-graders visit VNA Meals on Wheels program. Fifth- and sixth-graders visit Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls. Seventh-graders visit retirement home. Wed., Jan. 31: Grandparents day, 7:45-10 a.m. Students write thank-you letters to a religious brother or sister. Vocation lessons. Thurs., Feb. 1: Free dress and lunch for students. No homework or tests.

12 Fri., Feb. 2: Breakfast and coffee for teachers. Students celebrate teachers. St. Pius X Sat., Jan. 27: All-School Mass. Students, families and staff recognized during Mass. Students wear uniforms. Mon., Jan. 29: Ministry Day. Tues., Jan. 30: Faculty and Staff Day. Facuty and staff provided lunch compliments of St. Pius X Parent and Teacher Organization. Wed., Jan. 31: Students Day. Students enjoy free dress day. Parents invited to have lunch with students, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 1: Volunteers Day. Volunteer reception hosted by St. Pius X faculty and staff, 8 a.m. Open house for new and prospective families, 6:30 p.m. Fri., Feb. 2: Mass to honor priests, 8 a.m. Students will make cards to be presented to priests at Mass. St. Rita Sun., Jan. 28: School open house, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mon., Jan. 29: Online auction opens. Tues., Jan. 30: Dr. Walsh power hour. Buck-a-Jeans Day, with proceeds benefitting St. Rita endowment. Guest speaker Curtis Stephan from St. Ann Catholic Church in Coppell. Wed., Jan. 31: Parents bring lunch and visit PK-3 grades Thurs., Feb. 1: Buddy Bingo with Prayer Buddies Fri., Feb. 2: Parent lunch/visit for grades 4-8. Pep rally for spring sports. Faculty-student volleyball game. Talent show. St. Thomas Aquinas Sat., Jan. 27: Celebrate St. Thomas Aquinas School s 70th anniversary with Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas potluck, 5 p.m. Sun., Jan. 28: Catholic Schools Week Mass, 9 a.m. Open house and art show, 10:30 a.m. (both campuses). Mon., Jan. 29: Students Skype with people in vocations. Praise and worship at upper school. Tues., Jan. 30: Dress Day for Cystic Fibrosis. Bishop Dunne orchestra performs at upper school. All-school community service day.

13 Wed., Jan. 31: Morning prayer at the upper school flag pole and pray a decade of the rosary for peace. 70s Dress Day. Interviews with alumni faculty. Skype with alumni who are products of Catholic education. Thurs., Feb. 1: National Read Aloud Day. Students dress as book characters. Bishop Dunne orchestra performs at lower school. Fri., Feb. 2: First- and second-graders visit upper school for Mass.Upper school feast of the presentation Mass with candles, 9:30 a.m. All-school photo. The Highlands School Mon., Jan. 29: Pastries, coffee and juice for faculty and staff. Parents participate in Explosion, sending letters of thanks. Lower school students adopt staff members, providing treats, cards and prayers. Tues., Jan. 30: Classes present religious spiritual bouquets. Parents provide dinner for community, priests/brothers and consecrated women. Mass of Light, 8:25 a.m. middle school girls and 9:45 a.m. high school boys. Math competition for grades 1-5. Wed., Jan. 31: Leap Day with presentations for PK4-12th grade. Thurs., Feb. 1: Students and staff wear spirit shirts. Middle and high school students enjoy treats at lunch. Alumni tailgate, 5:30 p.m., prior to home soccer and basketball games. Mass of Light, 8:25 a.m. middle school boys and 9:45 a.m. high school girls. Fri., Feb. 2: Faculty and staff hand out treats to parents during morning carpool line. Lower school spelling be finals. Lower school student fun day. Theology bowl. Students receive treats during lunch. Ursuline Academy Mon., Jan. 29: Students will highlight Ursuline s sister-school relationships around the world. Students will sample different international foods during lunch. Tues., Jan. 30: The Feminists for Chance Club will showcase female role models in the community. Wed., Jan. 31: Employees will be given flowers and notes of thanks. Treats will be provided in faculty lounge. Thurs., Feb. 1: Food trucks on campus. Fri., Feb. 2: African-American Association Club holds special activities to celebrate Black History Month. Panel discussion during activity period. Check with schools for updated or schedule changes for Catholic Schools Week activities.