Principal's Message
National Catholic Schools Week:
Begins this Sunday! Look out for special events in teachers’ newsletters.
Parish Celebrations:
Saturday, Jan. 25: Celebrating at 5:00 PM Vietnamese Mass at St. George.
Sunday, Jan. 26: Celebrating at 8:30 AM Mass at St. Peter, then 10:30 AM Mass at St. George (students and St. George choir leading; donut social afterward).
Sunday, Feb. 2: Celebrating at St. Paul’s (8:30 AM) and St. Edward (10:30 AM and 1:00 PM) to share about Catholic education.
Parent Club Leadership:
Sheldon Midgett and Alex Cooper have stepped down due to work changes. Jeff Castro remains on board.
Seeking 1-2 parents to work with Jeff Castro, staff liaison Elsie Sullivan, and the Principal to plan monthly meetings. Email if interested!
Key Updates
Mid-Year Checkups:
Fundraising: Remaining balances will be billed on Feb. 28, 2025, via Finalsite.
Service Hours: Forms due by Apr. 30, 2025. Submit Here. $30/hour charged for incomplete hours.
IF YOU NEED VOLUNTEER HOURS, visit: https://www.saintgeorgeseattle.org/volunteer
We’ll continue to update volunteer opportunities as they become available, so be sure to check back regularly.
Annual Fund Contribution: Required for all K-8 families by Feb. 6, 2025. Donate Here.
Parishioner Status: Verify now if you qualify for In-Parish Tuition Rate. Ensure you meet these criteria:
Registered, active member of St. Edward, St. George, St. Paul, St. Peter, or Rainbow Parishes for at least six months.
Regular Mass attendance and parish involvement.
Weekly or monthly tithing.
Completed 2025 Parish Stewardship pledge card.
Contributed to the Annual Fund by Feb. 6, 2025.
Parish offices will confirm eligibility during registration. Incomplete requirements mean disqualification.
St. George MAGIC Auction
Auction Date: March 22, 2025. Buy Ticket here.
Goal: $190,000. Jogathon raised $68,968; $121,032 still needed.
Help bridge your tuition gap to keep costs low for all.
In-Parish Tuition: 1 child: $3,576 gap; 2 children: $7,526 gap.
Out-of-Parish Tuition: 1 child: $1,816 gap; 2 children: $4,094 gap.
Buy tickets, donate, or sponsor: https://onecau.se/DragonMAGIC
Events
Wed., Jan. 29: All School Family Luncheon. RSVP here.
11:30-12:15 Preschool-3rd Grade.
12:15-1:00 4th-8th Grade.
Parents may bring lunch or preorder from Mr. Edwin.
Fri., Jan. 31, 6:00-8:00 PM: FREE EVENT! Winter Wonderland in the school hall. RSVP here.
Thurs., Feb. 6, 6:30 PM: Mandatory State of the School Meeting in the school hall. RSVP here.
Learn about remodeling plans, school initiatives, and budget updates. Free child care available.
Re-Registration: Feb. 6 – Feb. 25
Registration fees due during this window; spots not held without full payment.
Heavy waitlists for Preschool-Kindergarten, so register early!
Reminders/Additional Information
Full Classrooms:
We’re blessed with robust enrollment, allowing better staffing support for students.
Contact & Questions:
Please email or call the school office if you need clarification on any details.
Monica Wingard
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