Action Alert! Urge Congress to Support Tuition Scholarships
Lawmakers in 36 states have enacted various forms of assistance for tuition-paying families to help those families enroll their children in the private elementary or secondary school of their choice. New York is NOT one of those states. However, Congress is now updating federal tax laws, which could include a program to help tuition-paying families across the country – including here in New York. We need your help in urging Congress to act and not squander this unique opportunity. This could dramatically increase the scholarship funds available to support Catholic school families.
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Family Courtyard Bricks
You may place an order for an engraved brick for our Family Courtyard. This beautiful space is located around the Statue of Mary, Our Blessed Mother, overlooking the athletic field. This is a great way to acknowledge a graduate, a family, teachers, coaches and staff. Here is the link:
https://www.crusaderparents.com/stepinac-family-courtyard
Charity Clothing Bin
We have one on campus at the entrance to the field at the far end of the parking lot. If you are cleaning out closets feel free to donate used, usable clothing items including shoes.
Yearbooks
Seniors will receive their yearbooks on May 20th. Underclassmen may pick up their ordered yearbooks on May 21st. Anyone else wishing to buy a yearbook may do so starting May 21st. Yearbooks cost $90.
New Club: The AI Exploration Club!
The mission of this club is to explore the ethical, moral, and practical uses of artificial intelligence. This club plans to meet a few times in the next month and then regularly next school year. If you are interested, email StepinacClubs@stepinac.org for more information. Mr. Vertucci will be the club moderator and Stephen Jones (2026) will be the president.
Lessings Cafeteria Accounts
A number of students owe money on their cafeteria accounts. I would appreciate if you could please check your account and settle it this week.
May 14th: Senior Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Seniors hoping to get a diploma will meet me on the steps of St. Patrick’s Cathedral at 9:30am. They will be well groomed (no facial hair, no earrings,) wearing school pants, shirt and tie and either a ¼ zip or STEPINAC sweatshirt. They are impressively well behaved! They make their own way to and from the Cathedral. They are dismissed from the Cathedral when mass is finished, usually around 11am. Parents are welcome to attend.
May 14th: Early Dismissal
Dismissal will be at 1:30 pm to prepare for Open House. Cafeteria will be closed after school. The weight room will be closed as will the gym.
May 14th: Open House
We host an Open House for any 7th grade students. Please help us spread the word! Parents can register on the school website under the ‘Admissions’ tab.’
May 16th: Dress Down Day Cancer Awareness
Brendan Fogarty, Junior year, is organizing a walk to support cancer charities. The walk will be on Sunday, June 1st and more information will be sent out. This dress down is to support this worthy cause. Students wishing to support this will bring their $3 donation in to their 1st period teacher. Great job, Brendan!
May 16th: Senior Prom
The evening begins at 6pm at Opus, located in The Ritz Carlton Residences, 3 Renaissance Square, White Plains, NY 10601.
May 19th & May 20th: School Pictures
The school photographers will be here on Monday, May 19th and Tuesday, May 20th to take identification card photos of all current 9th, 10th and 11th grade students. Faculty and staff photos will be taken those days as well. Please make sure that you are well groomed for the pictures.
Please note our school will be closed on 5/23 and 5/26 for the Memorial Day weekend.
Our schedule for the next two weeks:
Week 35 (5/12 to 5/16)
Mon: Day 1, Tue: Day 2, Wed: Day 3, Thu: Day 4. Fri: Day 5
Week 36 (5/19 to 5/23)
Mon: Day 1, Tue: Day 2, Wed: Day 3, Thu: Day 4. Fri: School Holiday