November 8, 2026

School Newsletter

Food Drive, Message from Cafeteria, PTO events, Volunteering opportunity

November 8, 2026

St. Vincent DePaul Thanksgiving Food Drive

It's time for the annual St. Vincent de Paul Thanksgiving Food Drive! We are collecting canned and boxed items for 65 families. They are also happy to accept cash donations so that they can purchase rolls and butter for these families.

Pre-K - Boxed Stuffing, Gravy Packets

Kindergarten - Boxed Mashed Potatoes

1st Grade - Broth (turkey or chicken)

2nd Grade - Noodles, Jiffy Pie Crust Mix

3rd Grade - Canned Corn, Jello

4th Grade - Canned Cranberry Sauce or Canned Cranberries

5th Grade - Canned Pumpkin, Canned Milk (evaporated/condensed)

6th Grade - Canned Yams

7th Grade - Canned Fruit

8th Grade - Canned Green Beans, Baby Food

Donations accepted until November 20, 2026.

Message from the Cafeteria

Dear St. Monica Families,

My name is Mrs. Cordero, and I am the Child Nutrition Program Director here at St. Monica Catholic School.

I would like to take a moment to remind all parents to please make sure your student's MySchoolBucks account has funds available to cover any additional food purchases.

I work closely with the state to ensure that every student receives their free, reimbursable breakfast and lunch. Students participating in Extended Care or other after-school programs offered at St. Monica also receive a free snack when eligible.

However, this school year, we have noticed an increase in students requesting extra entrees, additional servings, and milk without having sufficient funds in their accounts to purchase these items.

Please understand that while every eligible student receives their reimbursable meals at no cost, additional items and extra servings must be paid for.

We kindly ask that you take a moment to check your student's MySchoolBucks balance and add funds as needed.

If you need assistance or have questions, please reach out to Jessica Sinkovic, who will be happy to help.

Thank you for your cooperation and continued support. We appreciate your partnership in helping us keep our Child Nutrition Program running smoothly!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Cordero
Child Nutrition Program Director
St. Monica Catholic School

PTO Events

November 9-13, 2026 - Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser to help raise money towards the costs of yearbooks, so that every St. Monica family can have one free yearbook.

November 10, 2026 - Takeout Tuesday at Panda Express.

November 13, 2026 - Free Family Fun Night This month's activity is a free movie in the gym.

Crooked Creek Food Pantry Help

The Crooked Creek Food Pantry is always looking for volunteers. Volunteering at the food pantry counts toward school required volunteer hours.

In order to volunteer you must register first. After that, you can sign up to volunteer with the St. Monica volunteers at the Wednesday morning slot or for any other opportunities that fit your schedule. Children must be at least nine years old and accompanied by a parent or other adult. That allows them to work inside. Youth must be 15 years old to work outside on the distribution line.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER