Eagles’ ViewSt. Stephen Catholic School

414 S Hyland Park Dr., Glenwood Springs, CO 81601970-945-7746

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SSCS students having fun while learning about CO2 and how to make “Elephant Toothpaste” at the Americorp S.T.E.M. After School Enrichment Program at St. Stephen!

October 20, 2017

Upcoming Eventsat St. Stephen Catholic School and Parish there are so many ways to join in and be active members of our community 10/21 Spaghetti Dinner - YUM! 10/23 Red Ribbon Week - Say No to Drugs and Addictions10/25 Report Cards go home 10/26 Parent/Teacher Conferences10/27 Parent/Teacher Conferences10/31 Halloween11/1 All Saints Day!11/2 All Souls Day! Children’s Mass, Honor Roll / Virtue Awards Assembly following mass 11/3 Chaplet at 2:30 p.m.11/9 Veteran’s Day Celebration 11/10 No School – Teacher Professional Development on Step Up to Writing Program

Notice of Student Non-Discrimination PolicyThe Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Denver, under the jurisdiction of Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila, S.T.L. and at the direction of the Superintendent, state that all of their Catholic schools admit students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the schools. Furthermore, Archdiocesan schools admit handicapped students in accord with the policy on Admissions in the Archdiocese of Denver Catholic Schools Administrator’s Manual. These schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, age, handicap, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of their educational policies, employment practices, scholarship and loan programs, or athletic or other school-administered programs.

Thank You so much to our Generous Sponsors!!!We are also very grateful for our amazing volunteers:

Chairperson Lori Pedersen, Eustolia Valadez, Mayra Munoz, Anne Marie Kelley, Linda Rosenmerkel, Jennifer Vandyke and Steve

VandykeThanks for working together to make our school a success!

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Ms. Marlinda Barragan is proud to be anSSCS Eagle!

“I love what I do!” – Marlinda Barragan

Hello! My name is Marlinda Montoya-Barragan and I love being apreschool teacher at St. Stephen! I am a Colorado native, born inBoulder; however, I was raised in Grand Junction. I have been inthe Roaring Fork Valley for 20 years. I’ve been working in Early-Childhood Education since 1998. I began my career in Aspen;where I continued my education and training with preschool-agedchildren. I left teaching for a short time to start my own family;when they were old enough to go to school, I returned toteaching. I later ran a home daycare in El Jebel for three years.After that journey, I decided to join Rocky Mountain Head Start.where I learned so much about our community and the needs ofpreschool programs. In 2014, I made another move to the RoaringFork School District. I brought my Head Start experience to theirpreschool program. Now, as a Catholic, I feel blessed to beteaching and using all of my experience here at SSCS; I lovewatching young children grow and learn through play.

My family and I enjoy an active life of camping, hiking, rafting andfishing in the great outdoors.

Ask Your Child About this month’s virtue… Here at St. Stephen Catholic School we use TheVirtues in Practice Program, which was createdby the Dominican Sisters. The goal of Catholiceducation is heaven, but knowledge alone willnot get us there! Virtues in Practice helpsstudents to live out the faith in their everydaylives. Each year has a theme of study; thisyear’s theme is HOPE. Hope – trusting in God’sloving plan, was also September’s virtue. Lastmonth’s focus saints were: St. Joseph, St.Elizabeth Ann Seton and Bls. Louis & ZelieMartin. October’s virtue is STUDIOUSNESS –seeking knowledge to grow closer to the truth.The focus saints are St. Albert the Great, St.Thomas Aquinas and St. Edith Stein (all picturedto the left). We invite you to join us on thisjourney illuminated by faith.

St. Stephen Catholic SchoolRed Ribbon Week 2017

October 23rd – 25th

Eagles have the KEY to be Bully and Drug Free!!

Seeking HIM through prayer helps us make good choices!

Eagles have the KEY to respect themselves…

Eagles have the KEY to respect each other…

Eagles have the KEY to respect our school!!!RED RIBBONS are the national symbol to “Red Ribbon Week” by wearing the RED RIBBON, our students make a personal statement against the use of drugs and to be bully free.

Monday, October 23rd : At 7:45-8:15 the 8th graders kick-off “Red Ribbon Week” by presenting why we do Red Ribbon Week!

Tuesday, October 24th : “YOU HAVE THE KEY” Youth Zone’s, Nick Croissant, will present during PE classes throughout the day. Students will be given facts about RED RIBBON WEEK and how it will affect their future.

Wednesday, October 25th : STAFF AND STUDENTS WEAR RED SHIRTS with their uniform bottoms. “YOU HAVE THE KEY” will be today’s theme to wrap up our pledge to be Bully and Drug Free. Students will receive a “key” to remind them to be drug free.

Note to Parents: You are more than welcome to join us during our activities each day. Call the school office for times and details.

#YOUHAVETHEKEY

The SSCS Crew would like to thank the thoughtful parents who put together care packages for each of us. You made our day! We are so blessed to be partnered with such wonderful parents! Abundant Blessings, The SSCS Crew

Our Sixth Graders Had a Wonderful Time at Focus 11 –Learning about Vocations in the Catholic Church

St. Stephen’s Annual Book Fair is October 23rd – 27th

All proceeds go toward our SSCS Library’s Book Fund. Please help to support our library by buying a book. Thank You!!!

Annual Poinsettia Sale Volunteer Chairperson is Wanted and Needed! This is a great way to get your 40 hours of volunteering for the school done. This job involves creating and dispersing an order form to all school families. Ordering the poinsettias from a local Nursery (we ‘ve been working with them for years) and sorting the poinsettia orders when they’re delivered. Call the school office if you’re interested 945-7746

Substitute Teachers are Wanted and Needed at SSCS! Do you or someone you know need a flexible job and like working with children? We need people who have a high school diploma (or higher education) and are willing to take our Called to Protect Class. We run a background check on everyone who works with our children. Contact Mrs. Oliver at 945-7746 or glendaoliver@scsglenwood.org if you’re interested.