September 9, 2021
Dear Walla Walla Catholic School Families,
This past week has been particularly busy for our WWCS community, with many of our students and faculty participating in the Walla Walla Fair, with the election of our various class officers for the year, and with the playing of our first few games of the fall sports seasons! We are looking forward to another exciting week of Catholic education, and we are so happy to be a part of this special community. Please take a look at the Weekly News below to stay up to date with the many different events coming up during the next few weeks!
Back To School Night
Monday at 7:00 PM
The next Back to School Night is for parents of students in grades 7-12, and will be on Monday, September 13 at 7:00 PM, located at DeSales.
The evening will begin with a brief gathering in the gym, then parents will be invited to follow their student's daily class schedule for the remainder of the evening. Parents will get to spend ten minutes with each teacher in their classroom. As a reminder, masks are required inside of our school buildings.
In conjunction with back to school Night there will be a senior parent meeting immediately following completion of the Back to School Night, at about 8:30 PM in the Aquinas Center at DeSales. The agenda for that meeting can be found here.
School Security Presentation
Wednesday, September 15 at 7:00 PM
Several weeks ago, WWCS teachers received a special presentation and training on school safety and security conducted by Peter Crabbe of Chameleon Associates. Mr. Crabbe and Chameleon were responsible for providing a Security and Threat Assessment report for WWCS back in 2020. Their assessment assisted us in obtaining special grant funding that is specifically designated for implementing security enhancements and protocols for our schools.
As part of our continued work with Chameleon and improving our security and safety at both schools, WWCS will be hosting a parent information presentation on Wednesday, September 15 at 7:00 PM, in the Parish Hall at Assumption Church. This date has changed from when this event was originally announced. Mr. Crabbe will conduct the presentation, and all of our parents are invited to attend.
Mr. Crabbe will also be giving a special school security presentation to our students in grades 7-12 during school the following day, Thursday, September 16.
Sausagefest 2021
First weekend in October
As the weather starts to get cooler, and you can feel the tell-tale crispness in the air, you know that fall is coming. The coming of fall means that Sausagefest is right around the corner!
DeSales Students for Life Rally
Saturday, September 11 at 3:00 PM
Our DeSales Students for Life Club is be hosting their first pro-life rally of the year this Saturday starting at 3:00 PM in front of the DeSales school building. All are welcome to join us to pray and to stand up for life!
Children's Choir Opportunities
The Walla Walla Tri-parish community offers two opportunities for children to sing in a youth choir at local Masses. Please see details below, or click here to learn more!
Cantate Domino
This choir sings on the second Sunday of the month at 9:30 Mass at St. Patrick's, beginning October 10, 2021. Children from all parishes welcome! Children need to be able to read but do not need to be able to read music.
For information about this choir, contact Jo Anna Gogl.
St. Francis
Children's Choir
This choir sings once per month at 8:30 Mass at St. Francis. Rehearsals are on the Friday before. First rehearsal will be September 10 at 3:15; first Mass on September 12. Children from all parishes welcome! Children need to be able to read but do not need to be able to read music.
For information about this choir, contact Claire Valente.
WWCS Holy Hour
Wednesdays at 4:00 PM - St. Patrick Church
The WWCS Wednesday Holy Hour is held every Wednesday at 4:00 PM, at St. Patrick Church. Though this is a Walla Walla Catholic Schools event, it is also open to the community and we hope that you will join us in prayer!