Good evening, Rebel families. We have a full week ahead with action items at every grade level. Be sure to review this NewsNote carefully so you don't miss a thing! Here's what's happening this week:
- Wednesday : Sports Pictures
- Thursday : 4th Grade Bake Sale
- Friday : Individual Pictures
- Saturday : Oktoberfest CANCELED. Unfortunately, we did not have a parent lead for this event, so it has been canceled.
- Sunday : Student-led Mass at 11:00 & 8th Grade Pancake Breakfast
Volunteer
We need parents like you to run programs in a school like this! Use the links above to fulfill your five volunteer shifts for this year.
Around Campus
Upcoming Picture Days
This week, we have two picture days: Wednesday, October 14 for student athletes in Fall Sports, and Friday, October 16 for all-school individual student pictures. Students will be required to wear their sport jerseys for the sport picture day, but for individual pictures, students are allowed to wear free dress. Sport picture order forms were sent home with students today, and picture forms for individual pictures will go home on Wednesday. For both days, you can also place orders online at mydorian.com.
Here is the schedule for fall sports photos:
2:30 - 7/8 Football
2:45 - 5/6 Volleyball
3:00 - 8th Volleyball
3:15 - 7th Volleyball
3:30 - Flag Football
3:45 - Cross Country
4:15 - 5/6 Football
4th Grade Bake Sale
Every student is invited to purchase items at our 4th Grade Bake Sale! All items are 25 - 50¢ and additional donations and gratefully accepted. All proceeds will be used to purchase Giving Tree gifts this fall.
Congratulations again to all of the classes K - 8 on meeting their classroom Fund Run goals! All students enrolled in grades K - 8 school will celebrate with a skate party at Pattison’s on Friday, October 23. A few important things to note:
- Water bottles and pizza lunch will be provided.
- Students can bring spending money for games and other snacks, but they are 100% responsible for keeping track of their cash and goodies.
- This day will be Free Dress.
- A permission slip must be completed for each student.
Complete your Skate Day Permission Form Here
Athletics
Fall athletics are in full swing and we would love to see your student athletes in action! If you have photos of your students competing in an STM fall sport, please consider uploading them to our Fall Athletics Google Album for us to share on social media and in our school newsletter. Go Rebels!
8th Grade Fundraising
Other Happenings
Catholic Charities Fire Relief
The entire CCEW community offers its prayers and support to all who have been displaced or impacted by the devastating wildfires that have gripped our community. See the PDF below for information about the ways that CCEW has been able to assist wildfire victims.
Chesterton Honor Choir
We warmly invite all 4th through 8th graders to register for Chesterton Academy's 2nd annual HONOR CHOIR! Singers must attend a parochial school, or be registered at a Diocesan parish. Students will develop group singing skills, play fun team games, learn new songs together, enjoy lunch and meet high school student leaders who LOVE TO SING!
WHO: Parochial & Catholic Home School students, grades 4-8
WHAT: Honor Choir 2026
WHEN: Saturday, November 7, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
WHERE: St. Mary's Catholic School gymnasium
COST: $40 materials fee includes t-shirt, sheet music and lunch
REGISTER HERE! REGISTRATION CLOSES FRIDAY 10/30/2026!
Important Dates
- Oct 14 : Fall Sports Pictures
- Oct 15 : 4th Grade Bake Sale
- Oct 16 : Individual Picture Day
- Oct 18 : Student-Led Mass, 11:00a and 8th Grade Pancake Breakfast
- Oct 29 : 3rd Grade Saints Mass, 9:00a
- Oct 30 : End of Q1
- Nov 5 - 6 : Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Nov 6 - 11 : No School, Fall Break and Veteran's Day
- Nov 13 : Father/Daughter Dance, 6:00-8:00p
Click here for the 2026-2027 school calendar, last updated September 2, 2026.
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