Welcome to the second trimester of our school year, and to the first week of Advent. Here are the days of our cycle for the next two weeks:

Please note that there will be NO instruction on Wednesday 12/10, that is the day we will be holding parent-teacher conferences.

Cycle 14: 12/8 to 12/12

Mon: Day 4; Tue: Day 5; Wed: Parent-Teacher Conferences; Thu: Day 6; Fri: Day 1

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Cycle 15: 12/15 to 12/19

Mon: Day 2; Tue: Day 3; Wed: Day 4; Thu: Day 5; Fri: Day 6

Annual Toy Drive

Cián Doyle ('26), Vincent Straface ('27), and Ryan Connors ('27) lead our toy drive.
Donate new, unwrapped toys in the Main Lobby for Maria Fareri Children's Hospital.
Bring your $3 donation this Friday for Dress Down Day in support

Communication Plan

Available on the school’s website. Please review.

Parent Teacher Conferences

Scheduled for Dec. 10, 10 am-6 pm, by appointment only.
Links provided with report cards on Dec. 8.

Annual School Raffle

Ends Dec. 18.
Prizes: $1000, $750, $500. Return ticket stubs to the Main Office.

College Instant Decision Days

Register on Naviance.

Dec. 8: IONA UNIVERSITY
Dec. 9: UTICA UNIVERSITY, Sacred Heart University
Dec. 11: LEMOYNE COLLEGE
Dec. 12: ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY

Asbestos Abatement

Minor work on 2nd floor during Christmas vacation.

Middle States Accreditation

Stepinac begins MSA accreditation process. Parent surveys forthcoming.

Senior Parents

Submit family pictures to Mr. Caramele by Jan. 18, 2026, for the yearbook.

Advent and Liturgical Events
Dec. 8: Feast of Immaculate Conception liturgy at 9 am.
Dec. 10: Advent Prayer Service at 6 pm.
Dec. 12: Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, school in session.
Dec. 14: 3rd Sunday of Advent, Gaudete Sunday.

Miscellaneous
Dec. 10: Football Awards Dinner at 6:30 pm.
Dec. 11: Classes resume.
Dec. 12: Dress Down Day for Toy Drive.
Dec. 15: College applications due.