Newsletter 8/21/25

Principal's Message

Less than two weeks until we welcome back our dragons! Construction is wrapping up and many staff members are coming in this Saturday to put our classrooms back together! 

On Monday, all 41 of our staff members reconvene for four days of organizational meetings and professional development. We have a guest speaker focused on supporting neurodiverse learners, a math training for our new K-5 math curriculum and we all learn how to use our new communication tool ParentSquare. Did you sign you yet? We also get recertified for CPR/First Aid to ensure everyone’s wellbeing. 

On Thursday, we begin a yearlong 17.5-hour training with the University of Notre Dame on supporting English Learners and empowering reading and writing skills of all students. All the fees for this particular training at St. George, and any other archdiocesan schools who so chooses, has been covered by the Fulcrum Foundation through a generous donation by Shea Properties. WOWL they are awesome! 

🗓️ First Day of School – Tue, Sept. 2nd

7:00 AM

• Playground gates open for K–8 Morning Care

• Preschool/PreK opens for the day (7:00 AM–5:30 PM)

7:45 AM

• Families begin to gather on the main playground for the ceremony

7:50 AM

• ✨ Back to School Blessing & Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

• All K–8 families encouraged to attend

• Preschool families welcome after drop-off

• Park in church lot or nearby legal street parking (no yellow curbs)

~8:10 AM

• Students walk with staff and families to their classrooms

• Families can peek inside and see the campus updates

8:15–8:45 AM

• ☕ Parents’ Club Coffee Hour in the school hall

• Enjoy coffee, meet other parents while kids settle in

8:45 AM

• 🎒 Back to School Assembly with students

• Parents welcome to stay and join

• We’d like to share a most heartfelt thanks to our benefactors Shea Properties and the Fulcrum Foundation for the new 83 triple-paned windows, the fully remodeled boys’ and girls’ bathrooms, the newly configured staff bathroom with two stalls (!) and a revamped staff room. They are all gorgeous! 

• We’d also like to thank Conserve Energy for their generous gifts of a new LED lighting across all of our buildings including the gym and added lighting on our playground. What a difference lighting makes! 

• St. George School hasn’t looked this good since its grand opening in 1921 😊 

12:00 PM

• Noon Dismissal

5:30 PM

• Extended Care closes for both Preschool/PreK and K–8 students

What's New

1. ParentSquare App is HERE to St. George!

   • We’re excited to announce that we’ll soon be launching ParentSquare, our new, all-in-one communication tool for connecting school and families.

   • ParentSquare will make it easier than ever to receive updates, reminders, and announcements — all in one place.

   • See attached below to get started

     • Use the email address you used for FINALSITE

     • Questions email: AskTheDragon@SaintGeorgeSeattle.org

   • Once you’re in, you’re all set—there are already school-wide news and volunteer sign-ups to explore, and next week teacher classroom updates will begin!

ParentSquareIntroductiontoParents.pdf

Download PDF • 3.81MB

2. Show Your Dragon Pride! Our St. George Gear shop is OPEN! 🎉

• Stock up on uniform sweatshirts, PE shirts, tees, and more — all in one place.

• Shop Now and get your gear before Spirit Day!

3. New Athletic Director, Nia Camilon

4. New Catering Company: Francisco Catering!

5. NEW EVENT: Dragon Market - Fri 9/12/25 6PM

🐉 DRAGON MARKET is coming! Mark your calendars—our very first Dragon Market is just around the corner! This fun and family-centered event brings our #StGeorgeOhana together for a day of community spirit, creativity, and fundraising.

You'll find a little something for everyone:

• 🛍 Rummage Sale with gently used items donated during Lent

• 👚 Used Uniform Sale – stock up on great finds

• 🐉 Dragon Merch Booth – shirts, CYO gear, bags, and more!

• 🏪 Pop-Up Shops hosted by St. George families selling food, crafts, and handmade goods

• 🎨 Free Craft Station where kids can decorate reusable shopping bags

• 💰 Kids’ Booths – led by our student entrepreneurs, offering everything from art to baked goods to lemonade! This is a celebration of learning, leadership, and giving—all in support of our amazing school. We hope to see you there!

• 🧁 Food Sampling + Meals Available for Purchase Come taste what your kids will be enjoying at school! 🎉 Our new catering partner, Francisco Catering, will be offering food samples and selling meals.

  
  
  
  
  
  

6. MOVIE CHANGE: 🎬 KPop Movie Night - Fri 9/12/25 7:30 PM

Get ready for a night of music, action, and excitement! Bring your lawn chairs, cozy blankets, and favorite snacks, and join us this Friday at 7:30 PM for a special outdoor screening of KPop Demon Hunters 🎥

This event is open to Preschool–8th Grade families, and we’ll have a concession stand stocked with fun KPop-inspired treats to complete the experience! ✨ It’s the ultimate summer back to school event—don’t miss it!

7.RaiseRight is Here! Want to earn tuition credit while shopping and dining?

• 🎁 Use RaiseRight and earn: 50% for your tuition, 50% for the school

• Just download the app, open an account, use our school code, and start shopping. Use QR code below or click here for invitation link. 

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Friends & family can join too — anyone can help earn toward your tuition!

  • School Code: KU75LS6LT7BQ

  • Account Set Up: Please use your YOUNGEST STUDENT’s first & last name as registered for accounting purposes. 

Message from Parents Club

We’re looking for enthusiastic parents to fill a few key leadership roles this year. These are fun, rewarding ways to get involved—and each one fulfills your full 30-hour volunteer commitment for the year!

✨ Available Roles:

• Parent Club Lead – Help guide our amazing parent community and shape school-wide engagement.

• Event Leads – Love planning parties or helping events run smoothly? Take the lead on one of our school events (like Jog-a-thon, Halloween Carnival, or Multicultural Fair).

• Room Parents – Support your child’s teacher and help coordinate classroom parties and communication.
  

💻 👉 Sign Up in ParentSquare for more details and to claim your role!

Whether you're new or a returning volunteer, we’d love to have you involved. Thank you for being part of our incredible #StGeorgeOhana!❓Questions: parentclub@saintgeorgeseattle.org

Upcoming Events

• Tues., Aug. 26 – 6:30 PM

  • Mandatory Kindergarten Parent Night – Kindergarten Classroom

  • Meet the teachers and learn about protocols and routines to help your child settle in successfully.

• Wed., Aug. 27 – 6:30 PM

  • Mandatory Preschool & PreK Parent Night – Parish Hall (across from the Preschool building)

  • Meet the teachers and hear about routines to support your child’s transition.

• Sun., Aug. 31 – 11:30 AM–1:30 PM

  • Preschool–1st Grade Playdate – Main School Playground

  • Donuts & milk after the 10:30 AM Mass

  • Used Uniform Sale open to all families.

• Tues., Sept. 2 – First Day of School

  • K–8: Noon dismissal

  • Preschool: Full-day schedule (7:00 AM–5:30 PM)

  • All Extended Care programs open.

• Wed., Sept. 3

  • Standard 2:00 PM dismissal for K–8.

• Fri., Sept. 5 – First Friday Spirit Day

  • 8:30 AM: All School Mass of the Holy Spirit

  • Noon dismissal for K–8 only

  • September Hot Lunch orders due at Noon.

• Wed., Sept. 10 – 6:30 PM

  • K–8 Mandatory Curriculum Night – School Hall.

• Fri., Sept. 12 – St. George Family Night

  • 6:00 PM – Dragon Market (yard sale, merch sale, Little Dragon shops, Used Uniform Sale)

  • 6:00 PM – Preschool–3rd Grade Family Potluck

  • 7:30 PM – Movie Night in the Field (Preschool–8th Grade) – Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks.

• 🎓 Alumni Homecoming Weekend – Oct. 3–5, 2025

  • Calling all graduates of St. George, St. Edward, & St. Paul – all years, all ages!

  • Forward this to 2–3 alumni friends.

  We need help with:

  • ✅ Decade Ambassadors – reconnect with classmates

  • ✅ Planning Committee – help shape the weekend

  • ✅ Basketball Tournament Teams – form your squad

  • ✅ Donations – food, wine, prizes, memorabilia (to borrow)

  • ✅ Event Volunteers – signups open in September

  📧 Get involved: alumni@saintgeorgeseattle.org

Don't Forget

• Immunizations: Are your children up to date?  Prior to entry, attendance or transfer to a Level 1 or 1b Catholic pre-school through high school in the Archdiocese of Seattle, students must present proof of having had the immunizations as required by Washington State law. If a child is NOT compliant, they may not come to school. Every student enrolled in a Level 1 or 1b Catholic School in the Archdiocese of Seattle shall be immunized against vaccine preventable diseases caused by infectious agents in accordance with the immunization schedule adopted by the Washington State Department of Health Services. The only exception to the foregoing requirements for students in our Catholic schools is a medical exemption signed by a licensed professional (M.D., N.D., D.O., ARNP, or PA. authorized to practice in the State of Washington, including the physician’s license number.   

  
  

Resources

For more information check our website at https://www.saintgeorgeseattle.org

• Volunteer at St. George – Understand your volunteer commitment and find opportunities. 

• School Calendar – Stay up to date on school activities and download calendar printouts. 

• School Events – Learn about the events we host throughout the year. 

• Forms & Documents – Access important documents and forms. 

• St. George 101 – A great overview with key info about the school. 

• Parent Hub – Your one-stop resource for all things St. George—important dates, forms, volunteer opportunities, event info, and helpful links

Something Fun

• 📸 Show Us Your Summer! Heading to the beach? Hiking a mountain? Rocking a St. George tee in Disneyland? Tag us on facebook or Instagram.

• 📷 Send us your summer photos! Email them to AskTheDragon@saintgeorgeseattle.org to be featured in our First Day slideshow.

We can’t wait to see you all soon!

Warmly,

Monica Wingard