Thoughts and Prayers
Please pray for Joe McDonald, great grandfather of Jack and William Frame. Continue to pray for the healing and improved health of C. Greuel, grandfather of Elliott and Teddy Hattaway. For Señora Connie Fox-Arrington, grandmother of Trinity and Thomas Martin and our beloved CSSE Spanish teacher, who is going through aggressive breast cancer treatment. 

Prayer for Intercession from Fr. Stanley Rother
O faithful shepherd, Blessed Stanley Rother, as priest and missionary, you tilled the soil with your hand and invited Christ Jesus to till the soil of your soul. You became a sign of the love of Christ the Good Shepherd for your People, and blessed their lives by your ministry. You stood firm and did not run from danger, bringing glory to God and His Church in your martyrdom. Blessed Stanley, obtain from the heart of Jesus healing and full recovery for those for whom we pray, and pray for me, that I too may be a sign of Christ’s love among His people. Teach me to faithfully till the soil of this life in the reality given to me by our Father, unafraid to stay with those God has given me, no matter the cost. Through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.

If you would like to include something in the Thoughts and Prayers section, please contact Kristin Goodale at [email protected]

Important Dates
Today:              School Mass, 8:15am
Jan. 27-Feb 2:  Catholic Schools Week! (CSW - Additional details in post below)
Jan. 27-28:      CSW - Wear your dress uniform to weekend Mass
Sun, Jan 28:     CSW - CSSE Open House, 10:30-12:00
Mon, Jan. 29:   CSW - Wear PJs to school & Volunteer Recognition
Tues, Jan. 30:   CSW - Color Wars Day & Lunch w/ Parents
Wed, Jan. 31:    CSW - Dressing Through the Decades
Thurs, Feb. 1:   CSW - School Mass, Alumnus of the Year Announced
Fri, Feb. 2:       CSW - Fine Arts Night
Thurs, Feb 8:   Muffins with Moms, 7:15am, Ross Hall

Needed: Drinks for Teachers' Lounge
Need time and talent hours?  You can sign up to provide drinks for the Teachers’ Lounge. $10 = 1 hour. Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp.com: http://signup.com/go/kNJUMOJ.

Muffins with Moms - Feb 8!
Mark your calendar for Thurs, Feb. 8 for Muffins with Moms! Enjoy a muffin with the kids before school and then join your child for Mass. Muffins served from 7:15 to 8:00am in Ross Hall.

Host Families Needed for Catholic Retreat Team Students and NET Date Change!
The National Evangelization Team (NET) is scheduled to be at St. Eugene Catholic School, March 6 (this is the new date!) to facilitate a Middle School Retreat for our students. We will need to provide housing and dinner that night by a host family.  The team includes 6 males and 6 females. The team members travel with sleeping bags and are flexible. They can stay in host homes with a minimum of two team members of the same gender staying together. No one team member should ever be housed alone. We are looking for host families to house two or more of the team members. Host families will fulfill ALL of their Time and Talent obligations for this school year! If you are interested, please contact Mr. Eaton at [email protected] or call the school office. More information on this NET retreat coming soon!

Catholic School Week
"CATHOLIC SCHOOLS: LEARN SERVE, LEAD, SUCCEED"
These words are the theme for National Catholic Schools Week that will be celebrated Jan 28-Feb 2. This is the time each year when we celebrate what makes Catholic education distinctive and exceptional. During this week of celebration we have many activities planned. A full schedule will be sent home in a few weeks, however here are some dates to put on your calendar:

• Sat, Jan 27 and Sunday Jan 28 – Wear Dress Uniforms at Weekend Mass - As in the past, all students are asked to attend the weekend Mass in their DRESS UNIFORM. 
• Sun, Jan. 28th - Open House- 10:30-12:00 - We encourage all Saint Eugene families to come and see their child’s classroom!
• Mon, Jan. 29th - PJs and Volunteer Recognition - We will be kicking off Catholic Schools Week by wearing our PJs to school Monday! Also, Coffee and Treats after morning assembly in appreciation of our many volunteers. All volunteers are welcome!
• Tues, Jan. 30 - Color Wars Day and Lunch with Parents! Classes will be dressing in different color and a competition will be held to determine which class has the best participation.  A special picture of  the whole school will be taken. Lunch with Parents - Parents are encouraged and welcome to come and eat lunch with their child.  
• Wed. Jan. 31 - Dressing Through the Decades - Students will dress from the 50s, 60s, 70s or 80s.  Each class will be assigned a different decade.
• Thurs, Feb. 1 – Mass and CSSE Alumnus of the Year recognized - All parents are encouraged to attend. 
• Fri, Feb. 2 -  Fine Arts Night

Open House for Current and Prospective Families 
Below are the dates for upcoming open houses for our current families, parishioner, and prospective families. Spread the word to your friends and neighbors! This is a great time to celebrate and share St. Eugene’s blessings with others. We know you are our best recruiting tool!

• Thurs, Jan. 25 - Open House for Prospective Students in grades 1-8 6:00-7:30pm
• Sun, Jan. 28 - Open House for current families and parishioners 10:30am-12:00pm
• Sat, Feb. 10 - Open House for Students in Preschool-Kindergarten  10:00am-12:00pm

We Love Our Volunteers! - Volunteer "Thank You" Breakfast
The students and faculty of the Catholic School of Saint Eugene invite you to join us at Monday morning assembly so you can be recognized and appreciated for all of the gifts you share with our school. Afterwards, enjoy some breakfast treats with your fellow volunteers in the meeting rooms.

Enjoy Lunch with Your Child During Catholic Schools Week
On Tues, Feb. 3, parents are invited to come and eat lunch with their child. Please make reservations with Tina Hackett at [email protected] by Jan. 25. A flyer will be going home. This is for grades P3 through 5th grade only. Middle school will be enjoying a special pizza lunch in Ross Hall.

Delinquent Lunch Accounts - from Tina Hackett
Lunch accounts, across the board, are seriously behind. I realize that I was gone from Nov. 15th until we came back In January and no payment reminders were sent home. As to date you should have received two balance notifications and many of you took care of them right away. However, there are still many accounts that are $30.00 and more in the negative. I must ask you to take care of these balances as soon as possible, preferably by next Monday. If you have any problems please do not hesitate to call me at 751-0067 ext.149. I will work with you anyway that I can to help clear up these accounts. Sincerely, Tina Hackett - School Cafeteria Manager

Saint Eugene Yard Signs
Show your school spirit for Catholic Schools Week by displaying your Saint Eugene yard sign.  These are available for purchase through the PTO for $10. Please come by the school office to pick one up!

Dress Up Days for Catholic Schools Week
Now is a great time to start gathering your outfits for Catholic Schools Week!

Pajama Day! - Monday, Jan. 29, students can wear pajamas to school to kick off the week! No house shoes please. If fitted pj bottoms are worn, the shirt should be at least 2 inches above the knee or longer. Leggings should be worn under night gowns. No shorts please. If weather permits, students will still be having recess on this day, so make sure the pjs are weather appropriate.

Color Wars Day!- Every grade level will be assigned a different color to wear. Students are asked to wear as much of the assigned color as possible (hats, pants, shirts, socks etc).  A contest will be held for the class that has the best participation.  Middle school students will be given house points for participating in this event. This will take place on Tues, Jan. 30.

• Black: pre-K & 3rd
• Orange: 8th & 2nd
• Yellow: K & 1st
• Dark Blue: 6th & 7th
• Light Blue: 5th
• Pink: 4th

Dressing Through the Decades- Our school will celebrate Catholic schools through the years by dressing in 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s attire.  Every class will be assigned a different decade.  This will take place on Wednesday, January 31. Middle school students will be given house points for participating in this event.

• Preschool and Pre K - 50s
• K and 1st - 60s
• 2nd- 70s
• 3rd- 80s
• 4th/5th- 50s
• 6th- 60s
• 7th- 70s
• 8th- 80s

Nominate a Distinguished CSSE Graduate! - Nominations Due Tomorrow!
Do you know an exceptional St. Eugene alumnus that deserves recognition for their outstanding stewardship or recent accomplishments? Nominate him or her for the Distinguished Graduate Award! Fill out the form and turn it into the school office by Fri, Jan. 26, 2017. We will recognize the winner during Catholic Schools Week! Download the form by clicking HERE, or pick up a form in the school office.

"Like" the New Facebook Page for the School!
In order to better serve our school community, we have created a Facebook page specifically for the school. Previously we were posting under a joint page with The Catholic Church of St. Eugene. On this new school page, you will find information specifically regarding the school and its students. We intend to post more frequently than before so you can keep up to date with happenings at The Catholic School of St. Eugene. While church and school will continue to serve and work closely together, we encourage you to like both pages so you don't miss anything! Here is the link to our new school page. www.facebook.com/csseokc/

Networking, Fellowship Opportunity
“Amazing, absolutely amazing” is what people are saying.  I’m a cradle Catholic and I agree something special is happening at St. Eugene’s.  Christmas is behind us and ordinary time is beginning but there is nothing ordinary about it.  This something has been with us for a couple of years and is beginning to catch fire.  The payback is tremendous, both personally and for those at home, at work and anyone in your life. I’m talking about participating in Catholic Christian Outreach (CCO) groups. These are not bible studies but rather simple truths and principles for joyfully living the Catholic faith.  You don't have to be a Catholic to join.
I’m starting a new group for men and others are starting co-ed and women’s groups.  I challenge you to take a small leap of faith and sign-up for a new group starting this month. Expand your circle of friends, faith and learn the good news all over again.  Christ is with us every day and it’s evident in these small groups.  It’s fun, invigorating and you’ll want to share. You may contact me Craig Whitbeck or Mary Suto for more information, [email protected], (405) 659-0580 or [email protected], (405) 241-5074.  My new group is starting on Wednesday, January 31st, 6:30 pm in the Brides Room.

Middle School Youth Group Meeting
Middle School Youth Group will meet on Tues, Jan. 30 at our regular time of 3:00-4:45. Join us for fellowship and fun!

Girls on the Run - Deadline Feb 1!
You still have time to sign you daughter up for Girls on the Run! All 3rd-5th grade girls are invited. For more information about enrolling or becoming a coach please call/text Melissa Rainbolt at 405-627-4599. You can register your child at gotrcentralok.org. The deadline for sign up is Feb. 1. We will practice Tues and Thurs right after school until 4:30-4:45.

Volunteer Coaches Needed for Girls on the Run
We need 1-2 more parents to help us coach. If you are interested please contact Leslie Littlejohn at [email protected].  You don't have to be an experienced runner to be a coach.  You can work your way up to a 5k with all the girls. You can also call or text me if you have questions. 405-627-4599. We will practice Tues and Thurs right after school until 4:30-4:45.

Meal Train for Senora Fox
Senora Fox is in need of assistance. Please go to her meal train sight below and sign up to provide her and her husband dinner. mealtrain.com/trains/4d4dl7 If you have any questions, please email Petra Hutchison at [email protected].

Restaurant Night Out - February 22
Next month's Restaurant Night Out will be Thursday, February 22! This is just a one time change from the normal schedule, so March will be back to the second Tuesday of the month.

Box Tops - Get Those Scissors Ready!
It's time to cut out and save those Box Tops! Box Tops are on the boxes and packaging of many of the grocery items you buy every week! Each Box Top earns our school 10 cents in cash! A sheet for Box Tops will be sent home with your child. Please fill those up and turn them in!

Uptown Market Receipts for Education 
The Receipts for Education program is now accepting Uptown Market receipts! Help our school earn FREE classroom equipment! Shop at Uptown Market and save your receipts, then send your collected receipts to school with your student or place them in the our “Fundraising Robot” located  in the school lobby throughout the school year.
If you have any questions about these programs, please contact Belva Neal at [email protected].