Letter from Sister John Paul

 

September 29, 2023
Feast of Sts. Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, Archangels

Dear Parents,

Greetings to you on this beautiful feast of the Archangels! We are blessed to have St. Michael as one of our school’s patrons – Pier Giorgio’s middle name is Michelangelo and, of course, our field is named for St. Michael the Archangel.

We had a beautiful Mass this morning celebrating the Archangels and, in his homily, Fr. David Michael Moses spoke about our ability to choose, as the Archangels did, to follow God or not. We have the ability to choose at each moment of each day. He also talked about the idea of how we approach our relationship with God. Do we do the least we can do? Or do we aim for the most we can do? Are we minimalists and check the boxes or are we truly seeking God and His Will? These are excellent questions for all of us to ponder daily.

We begin the month of October on Sunday and during this month we honor the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title of Our Lady of the Rosary. The actual Feast Day is October 7^th and was originally named in honor of Our Lady of Victory. The Feast Day was established by Pope Pius V (a Dominican!) in 1571 after the Christian victory of the Battle of Lepanto. Let us turn to Our Lady of the Rosary with confidence and entrust our needs and intentions to her loving care in a special way during this month. Our Lady herself has asked us repeatedly to pray the rosary. If we are not in the habit of doing so, this month is a great time to start! In fact, next week after the all school Mass on October 5^th, you are invited to join us for the rosary in the Memorare Garden.

Next week is Spirit Week! Preparations have been underway for a few weeks, but it’s time to get serious (sort of)! We’re looking forward to a great week of friendly competition in the Spirit of Pier Giorgio!

Please know of my prayers for you and your families especially as together we seek to surround our young people with a Christian culture in which they can flourish and grow into mature, responsible, and holy young adults.

May God bless you and your families abundantly.

In Christ,
Sister John Paul, O.P.

Important Information

The Newest Frassati Falcons Are Chickens!

This week we welcomed the newest additions to the Frassati Catholic family, Chickens! Well, actually, they're still eggs, but they're comfortably resting and growing in Mrs. Bartsch's Science Laboratory in their state-of-the-art incubator.

The chickens are at Frassati Catholic in partnership with the Science Department and throughout their life cycle, they will provide fantastic opportunities for our students to integrate their studies in the classroom with hands on experience. Once the chickens have hatched, they'll be in the classroom for 3-4 weeks until they're transferred to a small coup outside on campus. 

 

Spirit Day at Island Fin Poke - October 4

Island Fin Poke is hosting Spirit Day on Wednesday, October 4! Enjoy Hawaiian-style poke bowls and DOLE Soft Serve®, and a portion of your purchase goes back to Frassati Catholic High School! The City with the most participation gets POINTS for their HOUSE and a DOLE Soft Serve Party! Either order in-store, write your City Name on the receipt and drop it in the box, or order online at islandfinpoke.com/spring-texas, and write your City name in the special instructions. It's a win-win-win, you get amazing food, Frassati Catholic gets a portion of the proceeds, and your City gets points for Spirit Week!

Wednesday, October 4, 2023
24345 Gosling Rd Ste. 120A Spring, TX 77389

*NEW HOME FOOTBALL GAME: Home Football on Friday, October 6 at 7pm

We've added a home game to our Varsity Football schedule, next Friday, October 6 at 7pm, against the Harmony School of Innovation-Katie. Harmony School had issues with their field readiness, so we were happy to invite them to campus to host the game here. Mark your calendar, and join us for another great Friday night cheering on Falcons Football. And, by attending this game, you can earn points for your City toward Spirit Week! 

Frassati students enter games for free! All others will require a ticket to enter. Tickets for Volleyball and Football games are now on sale HERE on the Athletics page of the Frassati Catholic website. Once you purchase your tickets, you will receive an email with a QR code which will be scanned at the gate. You may also pay at the gate, but we highly recommend the e-ticket option for ease of entry!

Adoration Opportunities for Parents Next Week

Frassati Catholic High School is blessed to have monthly Adoration during the week of First Friday. We are pleased to invite our parents and families to join us next week, October 2-6. Please use this Sign Up Genius (click here) and come to Adoration at the time you sign up. You will need to sign in at the front desk to gain entry. 

Note that there are some time slots missing from the list as that is when the Religion classes will be in the Chapel. Also, on Friday, October 6 (First Friday) there will be no Religion Classes or Faculty to cover Adoration due to Olympic Day, so we will rely on parents to fill these spots. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kim Valdez at [email protected]. Thank you for joining us in prayer! 

Rosaries Following All-School Masses

Inviting all Frassati Moms! - Beginning with this Month of the Holy Rosary, please join us after our All School Masses in the Memorare Garden to pray the rosary for our school community and our families. The first one will begin next week, Thursday, October 5th. Afterward, we will have some light refreshments and coffee. We would love to have you join us in prayer and community. 

Jostens Ordering for Seniors

Jostens arrived this week to receive orders from our Seniors. Please see "Frassati Catholic Class of 24 Graduation Information" link to place your order for Graduation Regalia (Cap, Gown, announcements,etc). Please note: If you are using a sibling cap or gown, you will still need to purchase a 2024 tassel. 

Reminder About Attendance Around Breaks (Includes Columbus Day)

Just a friendly reminder per the Parent and Student Handbook: "The only absences that Frassati Catholic High School will not ordinarily approve are those that occur before or after a scheduled break, on retreat days, formation days, or during semester exams. 

Students absent before or after a break, on a retreat day, or during semester exams are required to submit a doctor’s note to excuse the absence.

Students who have unexcused absences are not permitted to make up work missed. All assignments,quizzes or tests due the day of the unexcused absence will be recorded as a grade of zero."

*Please also do not schedule College Visits during these days.

St. Anne Catholic School Alumni Service Program Opportunity

St. Anne Catholic School is excited to launch their Alumni Service Program. St. Anne Alumni will have opportunities to help around campus while broadly supporting the St. Anne Crusader community on select dates throughout the year. Please see this letter and volunteer code of conduct form (click here) for more information, and view their form (click here) to register for service dates.

 

Academics

National Merit Commended Students

Congratulations to Thomas Miller '24, and Annaliese Turner '24, who were named National Merit Commended students! National Merit Commended students placed among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2024 competition by taking the 2022 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®). Join us in celebrating Thomas and Annaliese on this amazing accomplishment!

 

Digital PSAT in October

All students in grades 9-11 will be taking the digital PSAT on either October 16 or 17.  This is a new format, and we are going to provide opportunities for students to practice using the application while in school.  We also encourage students to download the app on their own personal PCs or Mac devices (this app cannot be downloaded on a privately owned Chromebook). Students will need a College Board account to log into the application to practice at home or here at school.  It is likely that 9th graders will have to register for a College Board account if they have never taken a PSAT test before.   It will be helpful if students have their College Board account information written down somewhere if they are going to try to practice here at school.  Please follow this link to the directions for downloading the app on your own device at home.  

On the actual test day, students will not log into their College Board accounts to take the test.   On test day, all students will be given a unique 6-digit code, which will allow them access to the test.  This unique code is specific for each student and the codes for students with accommodations will recognize whatever accommodations were approved by the College Board (extended time, separate testing, etc...).  Please contact Mr. Krafcik at [email protected] if you have questions about accommodations and the PSAT.

Upcoming practice opportunities during flex time (limited to twenty students per session):
October 10, 12

For more detailed information about the two test days, please see this document from Mrs. Reynolds.

Counselor Connection

Mr. Chris Krafcik, our Guidance Counselor, is here to help students apply academic achievement strategies and assist with academic planning and goal setting. Additionally, Mr. Krafcik great person to go to for help navigating social challenges, managing emotions, and applying interpersonal skills. This month, Mr. Krafcik provides strategies for students as they deal with fatigue in their day-to-day life. Check out his latest Counselor Connection newsletter (click here). Students can also find an archive of Mr. Krafcik's articles in his Google Classroom by going to classroom.google.com with your @frassaticatholic.org email. Enter code 62l2hlq to join. Feel free to contact him anytime for support at [email protected].

Homecoming

Homecoming 2023
HOCO 2023 is right around the corner! Of course this year's Homecoming will be extra special, because it will be our FIRST Homecoming football game under the lights on St. Michael the Archangel Field. We can't wait to celebrate with you! The game will be on Friday October 27 at 7pm, and the Pregame Party will start at 3:30pm that afternoon. Please check out the Homecoming 2023 website HERE for tons of information about the event, including the Pre-Game party, mums and garters contest, car decorating, game and ticketing information, and more! The Homecoming Dance will take place on Saturday, October 28, in the Frassati Catholic gym, from 7-10pm. Information on ticketing, permission slips, and what to expect will be provided to students in the coming weeks. As our students get excited for the Dance please our Semi-Formal Attire Dress Code for Dances on pgs. 48-49 in the Parent and Student Handbook. 

Homecoming Shirts- Our very own Sophie Albert '25 designed the 2023 shirt, which is available in long ($25) or short ($20) sleeves. Proceeds from the sale of these shirts go directly towards Homecoming events on campus! Order online HERE- the pre-sale for shirts is OPEN from now until 3pm on Thursday Oct 5  - there will be a very limited number of shirts available for purchase during lunch on October 25 and 26, so pre-order is the best way to ensure you'll have your HOCO 2023 gear! Pre-ordered shirts will be distributed to students at lunch on Wednesday 10/25. Students should plan to wear these shirts to school on Friday 10/27! Please contact Coach Hoff at [email protected] with any questions.

Spirit Week

Spirit Week 2023 is almost upon us, and it's one of our most fun weeks of the year! Our Cities, Florence, Pollone, Rome, and Turin, have been preparing since the beginning of the school year, and the schedule is now ready. The Spirit Week Schedule can be found here (click here) - and it includes information about dress-up days, Donation Drive fast facts, and the Spirit Dance. Please note, the Spirit Dance takes place on Saturday, October 7, from 7-9pm in the Assembly Hall. Although the official end time for the Spirit Dance is 9pm, we often find that it can run a little long, so be prepared for the possibility of a 20-30 minute overage on the actual dance end time. You can follow all the action on instagram, facebook, or YouTube.

Spirit Week brings a lot of excitement and opportunities to dress up please refer to our guidelines and reach out to Mr. Josh Moldiz for any questions [email protected]

Guidelines for Spirit Dress-up Days (Spirit Week and other designated costume days)
− Clothing is to be neat, clean, and modest in appearance.
- Clothing may not be torn, cut, slit, ragged, or have holes.
- Ladies’ tops must be opaque.
- Tight clothing, shirts which expose the midriff, and low cut tops are unacceptable.
- Clothing with any inappropriate symbols, pictures, or words is not acceptable.
- No yoga pants or leggings worn as pants
- No shorts (see additional guidelines below for exceptions)
- No pajamas
- No masks or hats may be worn during class time
- Face paint may be worn to school, but may not be applied on school grounds.
- Skirts/dresses must be at the knee.

Additional Guidelines for possible costume days like Superhero Day, Cartoon Character Day, Career Day, etc.
− If tights, leggings, or yoga pants are worn, athletic shorts that are no more than 3 inches
above the knee may be worn. (This ONLY applies for possible costume days like
Superhero/Cartoon Character Day/ Olympic Day/ Non Uniform Days; shorts may not be
worn any other day.)
- Girls may wear skirts or dresses with tights, leggings, or yoga pants as well, but all skirts
and dresses must be at the knee.
- No weapons may be used as costume accessories.
- Ladies and gentlemen should not impersonate the other sex

 College Counseling

College Counseling Newsletter

Mrs. Petty has lots of great ideas for students in every grade when it comes to the college search and application process. Wherever you are in the process, Mrs. Petty is here as your resource for all things college. Are you a junior or senior who would like to sign up for her application workshops as you look at colleges and Universities? Check out her latest College Counseling Newsletter (click here) to see more information about our upcoming College Fair on October 2. Mark your calendars for our Fall College Fair on Monday, October 2, 6-8pm in the gym, where over 70 colleges, universities, and military representatives will be on hand. No matter where you are in the college search process, you'll want to come to this event! Attendance will earn points for your City! As always, for all things college, parents and students can contact Mrs. Petty at [email protected] to set up individual meetings, and to stay informed about opportunities. 

Enrollment

Applications Open for 2024-25

Applications are open for the 2024-25 academic year! For current 8th grade students or those interested in transferring, this is the first step to becoming a Frassati Falcon - and families can get started today. Simply log in to the SchoolAdmin admissions portal, click "begin admissions process" and they'll be on their way! Following the completed online application, applicants will have access to the applicant checklist, providing the ability to upload documents, see their application progress, and even schedule a shadow visit on campus this fall. If you know a student or family who would be a great fit in the Frassati Catholic community, please spread the word!
 

Re-enrollment for current Frassati Catholic students will begin in early 2024. For questions please contact Director of Enrollment, Mr. Tim Lienhard at admissions@frassaticatholic.org

Middle School Football Night - October 13

Friday, October 13, is Frassati Catholic High School's Middle School Football Night. All middle school (and elementary) students get in free as Falcons Football takes on All Saints Episcopal. We'll invite athletes, cheerleaders, band and choir members to join us at points throughout the game. Gates open at 6pm, with the National Anthem at 6:50pm, and kickoff at 7pm. Tickets for adult family members on sale HERE on the Athletics page of the Frassati Catholic website. See you there! Located at St. Michael the Archangel Field at Frassati Catholic High School.

Frassati Catholic Open House - Nov. 8

The Frassati Catholic Open House is the perfect event for 6th-8th grade students and families interested in becoming Frassati Falcons. On Wednesday, November 8, from 6-8pm you're invited to the Frassati Catholic Open House for an info session and tours of campus. Learn more about Frassati Catholic, meet current students and faculty, and take the opportunity to see what life is like at a Frassati Falcon. RSVP at https://www.frassaticatholic.org/openhouse.  

Alumni Updates

September's alumni newsletter is ready for you to check out! We're so proud of our alumni and are thrilled to follow all the amazing things they're doing! In the most recent alumni newsletter we're catching up with alumni, including Blake Perry '19, Mark Morrison '20, and Luis Esparza '20. Click here to view the alumni newsletter. 

 Support Frassati Catholic

Blue & Gray Gala - November 11

The annual Blue & Gray Gala gives us an opportunity to raise money to support our school and students while celebrating with friends! We would love for you to become a part of this wonderful event. The success of our gala would not be possible without the assistance of our entire school community. We are always looking for sponsors, underwriters, and exciting auction items.

Tickets & Sponsorships Available Now! 

The Gala Amazon Registry is also a quick and easy way to support our auction. Purchasing items here: Gala Amazon Registry

Frassati Family  Association

The Frassati Family Association is a wonderful way to get involved at Frassati Catholic High School and enjoy community with other Falcon families! Our mission is to support Frassati Catholic in a variety of ways, including staffing and support at school functions and much more!

Volunteer Opportunity: 
We need help counting the Pinto Beans each city collects for Spirit Week. Sign Up Here

Spirit Day at Island Fin Poke - October 4

Island Fin Poke is hosting Spirit Day on Wednesday, October 4! Enjoy Hawaiian-style poke bowls and DOLE Soft Serve®, and a portion of your purchase goes back to Frassati Catholic High School! The City with the most participation gets POINTS for their HOUSE and a DOLE Soft Serve Party! Either order in-store, write your City Name on the receipt and drop it in the box, or order online at islandfinpoke.com/spring-texas, and write your City name in the special instructions. It's a win-win-win, you get amazing food, Frassati Catholic gets a portion of the proceeds, and your City gets points for Spirit Week!

Wednesday, October 4, 2023
24345 Gosling Rd Ste. 120A Spring, TX 77389

 

Frassati Fund

You may know that the Frassati Fund helps bridge the gap between what we charge for tuition and the true cost of educating our students, but did you know that gap is actually $3,485 per student each year? That doesn't even include the approximately 27% of Frassati Catholic students that receive additional tuition assistance! As a non-profit organization, we rely on philanthropic gifts from people like you to help meet our financial obligations.

In addition to tuition assistance, the Frassati Fund also helps to fund great programs including: Extracurricular Activities, Fine Arts, Athletics, Faith Formation, Student Clubs and Organizations, Retreats, Special Events, Service Opportunities, the Library, College Counseling, Technology, School Dances, the Musical, Guest Lecturers, and so much more! GIVE NOW on our website.

Frassati Family Cookbook

The Frassati Family Cookbook is still available to order on our website! The cookbook was compiled by alumni parent and board member, Bridget Edwards. This cookbook includes everyone's best recipes, with contributions from faculty, staff, Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia, and exciting special guests. With more than 200 recipes this is the perfect keepsake for friends, family, and anyone else that would enjoy a new cookbook.
 

 Athletics

Practice and Game Schedules

Please visit this page on the Frassati website for dates and times of all athletic events!

Home Football Games: Important Info, Athletics Ticketing, Parking Info and More

We're excited to host football games throughout the fall! Dingers Snack Shack will be our concessions vendor for all home games.

Varsity Home Games
*NEW* October 6 @ 7:00 PM VS Harmony School of Innovation-Katie
October 13 @ 7:00 PM VS All Saints Episcopal - Middle School Night (Elementary & Middle School students are free)
October 20 @ 7:00 PM VS Rosehill Christian
October 27 @ 7:00 PM VS St. Andrews - Homecoming - Senior night 

Frassati students enter games for free! All others will require a ticket to enter. Tickets for Volleyball and Football games are now on sale HERE on the Athletics page of the Frassati Catholic website. Once you purchase your tickets, you will receive an email with a QR code which will be scanned at the gate. You may also pay at the gate, but we highly recommend the e-ticket option for ease of entry!

 Upcoming Events

 

 

Questions? Directory for Contacts

Schedules: contact Mrs. Alissa Reynolds ([email protected])
PowerSchool: contact our Registrar Mrs. Shayla Mullee ([email protected]) and/or Mrs. Alissa Reynolds ([email protected])
Frassati Catholic Email Address: Mr. Ryan Janise ([email protected])
Rank One forms or Athletics: Mrs. Christine Lazenby ([email protected]) and/or Coach Katie Hoff ([email protected])
School Uniforms: Mr. Josh Moldiz ([email protected])
SchoolAdmin/Enrollment Paperwork: Mr. Tim Lienhard ([email protected])