Here is a listing of some of the events taking place at Catholic schools throughout the Valley:

Bourgade Catholic High School
4602 N. 31st Ave.
Phoenix
Tuesday, Jan. 30: Blood Drive, 7 a.m.-2 p.m.; National Honor Societies Induction Night, 7 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 1: All School Mass
Friday, Feb. 2: “We Are Bourgade” Shirt Day; Club Shirt Day; State Student Council Convention.
Saturday,  Feb. 3: Pottery Workshop; Student Council Convention; Key Club — pick fruit for food banks.

 

Brophy College Preparatory
4701 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix
Thursday, Feb. 1: Fr. Flynn, SJ, in conjunction with the Office of Faith and Justice, will be hosting a vocation lunch.
Ongoing: Various activities sponsored by Student Council will be focused on both Catholic Schools Week and Ignatian Heritage Week.
Christ the King
Friday, Feb. 2: Open house for families interested in the school, 9-11 a.m. Meet greeters at the front office.

Most Holy Trinity
535 E. Alice Ave.
Phoenix
Sunday, Jan. 28: Catholic Schools Week Mass, 10 a.m. Free-dress coupons will be given out after Mass. Reception will begin after Mass. Teachers are asked to stay. This will be a social gathering by the blue picnic tables for families and friends.
Monday, Jan. 29: Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day. Free-dress day for students who attend Mass. Free-dress coupons should be brought in by the students. Penny War begins today and ends on Friday. Luncheon provided for teachers by Student Council.
Tuesday, Jan. 30: Parent Appreciation Day. Students write parents a thank you letter for sending them to Catholic school. Popsicles with Parents, 3-3:30 p.m. at the picnic tables, free while supplies last, one per person.
Wednesday, Jan. 31: Dress up as a saint of your choice. Students create cards for priests.
Thursday, Feb. 1: Student Appreciation Day. Mismatch Clothes Day. Extra recess. No homework.
Friday, Feb. 2: Community Appreciation Day. No backpack day for students. School Mass at 8:30 a.m. Cards presented to the priest at Mass. Pep assembly at 10 a.m. Family Picnic Day, BBQ lunch available, eighth-grade fundraiser, 10:30 a.m.-noon.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel
2117 S. Rural Rd.
Tempe
Friday, Feb. 2: Open house new registration 9-11:15 a.m.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Glendale
7521 N. 57th Ave.
Glendale
Saturday, Jan. 27: Campus clean-up.
Sunday, Jan. 28: Pancake breakfast, 8 a.m.-noon; Open House, 9 a.m.-noon; Family Mass, 10:30 a.m.
Monday, Jan. 29: Teacher Appreciation Luncheon.
Tuesday, Jan. 30: Student Appreciation Day (times will be announced).
Wednesday, Jan. 31: Pets on parade. Morning parade with our favorite pet, then they go home. We will be collecting items for Humane Society.
Thursday, Feb. 1: Grandparent Day, Mass at 8:30 a.m., social following Mass.
Friday Feb. 2: Jog-a-thon in the morning; Family Fun Day, 1-4 p.m. (rides, food, games, music).
Saturday, Feb. 3: Campus clean-up and accreditation readiness. OLPH at the Phoenix Suns.

Queen of Peace Elementary
109 North MacDonald Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
Sunday 1/28/07: 10;00 AM Continental breakfast on the ramada. 11:30 AM Mass led by Queen of Peace School Children. Recommitment to follow on the ramada
Monday 1/29/07: Spirit Day – Students can wear crazy socks and hats with their uniforms.
Tuesday 1/30/07: Priest Appreciation Day – Gifts will be presented to the priests after Mass.
Wednesday 1/31/07: Student Appreciation Day – Posters will be placed all around school showing appreciation for students. Teachers may treat their class in any way they choose. Faculty/8th Grade game at 1:15PM. Staff Appreciation “Happy Hour” after school.
Thursday 2/1/07: Family Appreciation Day – Each student writes a letter or makes a card thanking their families for the sacrifices they make to send them to Catholic school. 8th grade will attend the diocesan Mass.
Friday 2/2/07: Special Lunch and Activity Day – Lunch at 12:30PM on the ramada provided by PTO. School family group activity to follow for the rest of the afternoon.

St. Daniel the Prophet
1030 N. Hayden Rd.
Scottsdale
Wednesday, Jan. 24: Open House. Families are invited to tour the campus, meet our experienced staff and observe kindergarten through eighth-grade classes in session, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. The tour includes our St. Philomena Adoration Chapel, science and computer labs as well as new playground/fitness area. School staff available to answer questions and assist with registration for the 2007-2008 school year. Private tours may also be arranged anytime during the school year.

St. Gregory
3440 N. 18th Ave.
Phoenix
Ongoing: While completing other service projects, St. Gregory Catholic School is working on a community project to provide baby products for an orphanage in Africa. Our students and families are collecting baby diapers, blankets, bottles, baby silverware and dishes, as well as new and used infant clothing.
Sunday, Jan. 28: Students to attend 10 a.m. Mass in uniform and the children’s choir will sing. Students will distribute apples to people as they leave Mass. The students will also be thanking the parishioners for their support of St. Gregory Catholic School. Continental breakfast in the cafeteria and start of annual book fair in Gordon Hall. The book fair will continue throughout the week.
Each classroom will decorate their door that will reflect a quilt with the message, “Catholic Schools: The Good News in Education.” Students will construct the quilt pieces made out of construction paper and art work. They will use the Student Learning Expectations to depict how St. Gregory Catholic School is “The Good News in Education.”
Monday, Jan. 29: Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day.
Tuesday, Jan. 30: Community Appreciation Day: alumni, volunteers, parents, parish council, finance council, school board, benefactors and others are invited to attend an all-school Mass and feast on breakfast after Mass.
Wednesday, Jan. 31: The Book Fair will be open for Family Night.
Thursday, Feb. 1: Grandparents Day: Grandparents are invited to join grandchildren for lunch and shop in the Book Fair with grandchildren.
Friday, Feb. 2: Student Appreciation Day: Students are allowed to be out-of-uniform and will participate in a Zoo Animal presentation for preschool-fifth grades, or Career Day for sixth-eighth grades. A special lunch will be served for all students. School will dismiss at 1 p.m. and teachers will begin a professional development session.

 

St. Jerome
10815 N. 35th Ave.
Phoenix
Sunday, Jan. 28: We Appreciate our Parish Community. Students and Parents involved in all Masses. Parish Pancake Breakfast, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. School Open House, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 29: We Appreciate our Teachers, Faculty and Staff. Faculty Luncheon.
Tuesday, Jan. 30: We Appreciate our Parents. Continental Breakfast on the basketball court.
Wednesday, Jan. 31: We Appreciate Catholic Schools.
Thursday, Feb. 1: We Appreciate Those Who Serve. America Fair/State Fair. Western Hoe Down: Western Clothes Day. Pastor/Principal Barbecue, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Parents who serve in the military are invited to attend in uniform and receive a free lunch.
Friday, Feb 2: We Appreciate our Students. Talent Show, 9-11 a.m. Free Dress. Faculty vs. student volleyball game.

 

St. John Bosco
16035 S. 48th St.
Phoenix
Saturday, Jan. 27: Open House, 1-4 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 28: Following Masses, Pre-K Open House at Corpus Christi.
Monday, Jan. 29: Morning blessing at 8:45 a.m. with pastors from founding parishes. E-mail and postcard outreach to other St. John Bosco schools across the nation.
Tuesday, Jan. 30: St. John Bosco Play by fifth grade, 10:40 a.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 31: All-school Mass at St. Benedict, 9 a.m. Science Fair Grades 5-8 in the evening.
Thursday, Feb. 1: Academic challenge in all classrooms.
Friday, Feb. 2: Sharing our classrooms with Special People beginning at 10 a.m.

 

St. Helen Preschool
5510 W. Cholia
Glendale
All week: Registration for 2007-2008 school year, ages 3-4.

 

St. Louis the King
4331 W. Maryland Ave.
Glendale
Monday, Jan 29: Second Annual Read-In and Community Appreciation Lunch, featuring local civic leaders reading to students in kindergarten through fourth grade and then sharing lunch, beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Jan 30: Students from St. Louis will a lead a group of Catholic school students who will deliver food donations at 11 a.m. to the St. Vincent de Paul Center located at 420 W. Watkins, Phoenix.

 

St. Mary-Basha
200 W. Galveston
Chandler
Monday, Jan. 29: Buck-a-Jean and/or Buck-a-Top, with proceeds going to St. Mary’s Parish Building Fund.
Tuesday, Jan. 30: Break-a-Rule Day.
Wednesday, Jan. 31: Wear your uniform proudly. Open house, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. with student-guided tours and refreshments.
Thursday, Feb. 1: World Fair Day — wear attire to promote a country.
Friday, Feb. 2: Wear School T-Shirt Day; all-school Mass, 9 a.m.; annual faculty vs. eighth-grade volleyball game, 1:15 p.m.

 

Ss. Simon and Jude
6351 N. 27th Ave.
Phoenix
Ongoing: School-wide service project to replenish the St. Vincent de Paul Pantry housed at Ss. Simon and Jude Parish.
Friday, Feb. 2: Jog-a-thon fundraising event for new fixtures for the school facilities and additional playground equipment.

St Theresa
5001 East Thomas Road
Phoenix, AZ 85018

Sunday, January 28               Community Appreciation Day
            Student Council members will share student-made notes to all member of our community at each Mass on Saturday evening, Sunday morning, and Sunday evening.
 
Monday, January 29              Student Appreciation Day
            Our day will begin with Mass in Church at 8:30.  Mrs. Kilcoyne’s eighth grade class will be our leaders for this occasion.  Our PTO will provide a healthy hot dog lunch for all students during their regular lunch periods.  Juice and baked chips will also be provided.
 
Tuesday, January 30             Teacher Appreciation Day
            Our teachers will switch classes with their “buddy” class to share and gain some insights into why they are blessed to teach the grade level they have chosen!  Also, our wonderful PTO mothers will provide a lunch for all faculty and staff members.
 
Wednesday, January 31        Mass with Bishop Olmsted at the Cathedral
            Our Student Council members will attend Mass at Saint Simon and Jude Cathedral as our bishop leads in the celebration of the Eucharist.  Following the Mass, the students will take part in the Catholic Schools Rally at the Arizona State Capitol to remind our Senators and Representatives of the importance of Catholic Schools to all State citizens of Arizona.  Just imagine if there were no Catholic Schools in our state! Now that would be an impact felt by all!  Our legislators will also be encouraged to continue our tax credits administered by CTODP.
 
Thursday, February 1            Spirit Day at STS
The famous and traditional volleyball battle between eighth grades and faculty/staff will begin at 1:30 in the gym.  All are welcomed to this very loud event.  Thanks to our PTO, the students will enjoy a Jamba Juice right after their lunches for a special treat.  Thank you, moms!
 
Friday, February 2                 Family Appreciation Day
It’s time to bring out the picnic basket and blanket.  At 11:00 a.m. our Family Picnic will begin in the School Courtyard.  After a couple of announcements, Mrs. Hebert’s sixth grade class will lead us in prayer to close our week.  Friday is a Free Jean Day!  Students may wear appropriate jeans to school with their uniform tops and will not have to pay a “buck.”  Dismissal is at noon.  CIMI moms are taking orders for anyone wishing to buy a lunch from Sack’s on that day.  Pick up an order form in the office or download it from this email.  The deadline for these orders is Monday, January 29.
 

St. Thomas Aquinas
13720 W. Thomas Rd.
Avondale
Sunday, Jan. 28: Family Mass, 9 a.m. Open House after Mass.
Monday, Jan. 29: Jar Guess, Crazy Socks, Crazy Hat.
Tuesday, Jan. 30: Twin Day (Free Dress — Appropriate). Parents and Volunteers Appreciation Day.
Wednesday, Jan. 31: College Day — students must wear school uniform but may wear their favorite college sports jersey over their uniform. Spirit Competition, 2-2:45 p.m. in the courtyard. Door Decorating Contest Begins.
Thursday, Feb. 1: Teacher Appreciation Day. All-School Read-In, 9-10 a.m. Students may bring a special pillow or teddy bear.
Friday, Feb. 2: Patriotic Day (Red Shirts). Buck-A-Jean Day — Students are to wear red shirts and jeans. St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Character Recognition. Door Decoration winner announced. Eighth Grade/Faculty Volleyball Game 9:30-10:30 a.m.

 

St. Thomas the Apostle
4510 N. 24th St.
Phoenix
Weeklong activities: Coloring/poem/essay contest: “What is the Good News in Catholic education for you?” Also, Valentine gram sales and capture the flag Tournament for grades 5-8.
Sunday, Jan. 28: School Uniform Mass, 9 a.m. and Dads’ Club Pancake Breakfast.
Monday, Jan. 29: Kick-off assembly on the inner court. Fun “Fanatic” Day —students may wear their favorite sports team’s spirit gear. Lunchtime activity for K-4: Mustang Bingo.
Tuesday, Jan. 30: “Add to it Day,” students may add a crown, necktie, boa or crazy socks to their uniform. Also, Chuck Wagon with healthy treats.
Wednesday, Jan. 31: Red, White and Blue Day. Also, Jump for Heart.
Thursday, Feb. 1: Family Mass, Classroom Open House, Family Lunch.
Friday, Feb. 2: NJHS Bagel Sale, finals for capture the flag tournament, closing rally, early dismissal, student council pizza-by-the-slice sale. Also, Junior High Dance.

 

St. Timothy Academy
2520 S. Alma School
Mesa
Friday, Jan. 26: Student performance of “Timothy of Lystra,” 7 p.m. at St. Timothy Church, 1730 W. Guadalupe Rd., Mesa.
Friday, Feb. 2: Family picnic, noon-1 p.m. Families bring their own food and blankets. A DJ provides music and activities for the students.