March 9, 2023
Dear CtRCS Families,
I want to thank everyone for making my 50th birthday so special this week. Everything from the gifts to the special "50 creations" from the grade levels to the many hugs I received, to having the whole school sing me Happy Birthday after mass... if you're going to turn 50 with a smile on your face, being a principal at CtRCS is the way to do it! I am blessed to be a part of our amazing community.
Let us all keep our 8th-grade students in our prayers tonight as they find out tomorrow which private and Catholic high schools they have been admitted to.
We wish everyone a restful and safe spring break.
In the Light of Christ,
Dan Courtney
Principal
March 10: Talent Show - 9 a.m. - Click here for livestream
March 10: Teacher for the Day
March 13-17: Spring Break
March 31: Monthly Assembly
BE BOLD. BE HEARD. TALENT SHOW will be held in the RAC Auditorium on Friday, March 10 at 9:00 a.m.
The Livestream link is HERE! Parents/guests for the talent show will report straight to the RAC, no need to come to the front lobby to check-in. Sitting will be reserved for parents.
The Livestream link is HERE! Parents/guests for the talent show will report straight to the RAC, no need to come to the front lobby to check-in. Sitting will be reserved for parents.
Happy Birthday, Mr. Courtney!
Crusaders showered Principal Courtney with birthday appreciation this week to celebrate his 50th!
Congratulations to Our Elementary STREAM Fair Winners!
We are very proud of all our Crusaders who represented us at the Archdiocesan Science Fair last Friday. We want to congratulate the following students who placed in the top 3 in their grade level:
Kindergarten
2nd place: Claire Cole
1st place: Meredith Matlock
1st grade
1st place: Patrick Haynes
2nd grade
3rd place: Audrey Pruett
2nd place: Claire Cole
1st place: Meredith Matlock
1st grade
1st place: Patrick Haynes
2nd grade
3rd place: Audrey Pruett
Class Photos
Freeman Photography will put the class photos in their online gallery. They will then send an email to all families with instructions on how to order the class photos directly from their gallery. Photos will be sent directly from Freeman Photography to the student's home address.
Library News
Please round up your late library books! All library books checked out from the third nine weeks should be returned and/or renewed before leaving for spring break. We want every student to be able to check out during their library time. Please ensure your child brings their library book back to school each week. All overdue books from the third nine weeks will be accessed at a lost book fee if not returned to the library by Wednesday, March 22.
Please contact Mrs. Magill if your child cannot find their library book. Lost book fees are accessed through your Students' FACTS account. (You cannot send a replacement book.) You MUST notify Mrs. Magill that your lost book fee has been paid so she can remove the hold from your child's library account. Please contact Mrs. Magill at sheila.magill@ctrschool.com. Thank you for your understanding.
Yearbooks and Dedications on Sale NOW!
It's that time of year! Please follow this link to order your yearbook and dedications.
https://payit.nelnet.net/form/tjadvRkb
Dedications are limited, so order today. Once dedications are purchased, please send pictures and dedication wording to yearbook@ctrschool.com.
2022-23 CtRCS Yearbook - $40.00
Dedication – 1/4 page - $30.00
Dedication – 1/8 page - $20.00
Combo Pack 1 - Yearbook and a 1/4 page dedication - $60.00
Combo Pack 2 - Yearbook and a 1/8 page dedication - $50.00
https://payit.nelnet.net/form/tjadvRkb
Dedications are limited, so order today. Once dedications are purchased, please send pictures and dedication wording to yearbook@ctrschool.com.
2022-23 CtRCS Yearbook - $40.00
Dedication – 1/4 page - $30.00
Dedication – 1/8 page - $20.00
Combo Pack 1 - Yearbook and a 1/4 page dedication - $60.00
Combo Pack 2 - Yearbook and a 1/8 page dedication - $50.00
From the Counselors: Friendzy This Month!
In March our class will dive into the sixth unit of the Friendzy program that teaches about forgiveness. This unit's title is "Friends Forgive." We will explore how to forgive one another, just like Christ forgives us.
See the flyer below to learn more.
Crusader Spotlight
Crusader Makayla leads the “Pledge to the Texas Flag” at her mother’s investiture as Associate Judge earlier in February!
Around the Community
Math+ Course at Strake Jesuit (Grades 6-8)
The Math+ program includes 6 courses. Each Math+ course focuses on 1 major idea based on key concepts included in Stanford University’s introductory math sequence.
This Spring, the Math+ program will be focused on the concept of Infinity. Infinity can be defined as “something without any limit”. The concept has applications across disciplines but is particularly critical in mathematics where the concept has been at the center of the field since 1655 when John Wallis, a leading mathematician, defined its mathematical symbol. A letter about the course is attached.
The six session course will be taught at Strake Jesuit on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00 to 6:00 pm starting on Monday, March 20th and ending on April 5th. The course costs $250.