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Saint Theresa Catholic School - Sugar Land

A Classical Catholic School

A Classical Catholic School
Serving Pre-K through 8th Grade Students
705 St. Theresa Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77498
281-494-1157

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Catherine Bilow

Born a long time ago in Jackson, Michigan, I grew up merrily in the company of my siblings. The first 16 years of my education were in Catholic schools!

I began my formal education first at my home parish, Saint Mary, Star of the Sea. Later I earned my Bachelor’s of Arts with an Elementary Education minor at Mary Manse College, a liberal arts college with an honored tradition of excellence under the Ursuline nuns.

During my first 11 years in the classroom, I taught seventh and eighth grade students in several parish schools in the Diocese of Toledo, Ohio. I next found myself at Notre Dame Academy, an all-girls college prep; during my decade there, I taught Honors English, Latin I-AP IV, Chorus, and Theology.

Intervening years found me studying Latin (MA from the University of Georgia), Medieval Studies (MA from the University of Toronto) and, most recently, History (PhD from the University of Toledo). I have served as chief administrator of K-8 schools on two occasions but much prefer classroom teaching! I have also taught college courses at several community colleges as well as at the University of Georgia, Hillsdale College and the University of Toledo.

The classroom is the place to be! Each year, I declare “This is the best year yet!” Perhaps I say that only because each current year is immediate, but I dare to think that the years of experience I bring to my teaching have seasoned me. In any case, I am proudest not of what I teach or where I teach. Rather, I derive vicarious pleasure from learning of the successes of my former students; among them I can now count a priest, a number of teachers (including Deanna, who teaches Latin at a Jesuit high school!), two medical doctors, several military veterans, and scores of genuinely good Catholic moms and dads. Of them I claim Saint Paul’s quotation, “You are my letter of recommendation.”

I make my home on The Hill, that storied initial Imperial Sugar community right here in the neighborhood of our school. I serve as volunteer docent for the Sugar Land Heritage Foundation and, in that capacity, sometimes guide tour groups through the neighborhood, pointing out architectural features while regaling my group with anecdotes from yesteryear. Since I live within walking distance of Constellation Field, I enjoy watching the Sugar Land Skeeters play home games. A couple of years ago I gave up my car and instead have procured a quite snazzy yellow bike. I’ve outfitted it with panniers, perfect receptacles for my Farmers’ Market purchases. I also try to coax my home garden into producing vegetables and flowers, the former to enrich my plate, the latter to grace my table. I share my tiny house (a 350-square-foot garage loft) with my boon companion, a charming rescue kitty who answers to the name “Pippa Anne” (and to the sound of food being poured into her bowl!). Life is indeed sweet in Sugar Land.

The current school year holds lots of promise: eager students, dedicated colleagues, supportive parents. How blessed am I to be here at Saint Theresa Catholic School!

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  • March 2023

Calendar of Events

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8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

School Mass – Students wear dress uniform

March 3 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

School Mass – Students wear dress uniform

Students wear Mass (dress) uniform. All students, faculty, and staff will attend Mass each Friday.  The school office will be closed each Friday during Mass times so that we may […]

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Spelling Bee

March 3 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Spelling Bee

Students who win classroom spelling bees will compete against other grade levels in the Community Center.  Parents of final competitors will be invited to attend.  Times listed are tentative as […]

1 event, 4

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

2nd Gr. BB vs. St. Martin – Location TBD

March 4 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

2nd Gr. BB vs. St. Martin – Location TBD

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0 events, 6

1 event, 7

10:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Lunch in Classrooms – No Volunteers Needed

March 7 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Lunch in Classrooms – No Volunteers Needed

Parish Group - Gathering Place - luncheon meeting in Community Center.  Students have lunch in classrooms.  No lunch helpers needed.

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0 events, 9

1 event, 10

8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

School Mass – Students wear dress uniform

March 10 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

School Mass – Students wear dress uniform

Students wear Mass (dress) uniform. All students, faculty, and staff will attend Mass each Friday.  The school office will be closed each Friday during Mass times so that we may […]

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1 event, 13

2023-03-13

Spring Break Mon – Fri

Spring Break Mon – Fri

March 13 - March 17

Spring Break Mon – Fri

Spring Break Monday, March 13, 2023 - Friday, March 17, 2023. Friday, March 10th and Monday, March 20th (before and after spring break) are FULL DAYS of school.  Exams, quizzes, […]

1 event, 14

2023-03-13

Spring Break Mon – Fri

2 events, 15

2023-03-13

Spring Break Mon – Fri

10:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Lunch in Classrooms – No Lunch helpers needed

March 15 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Lunch in Classrooms – No Lunch helpers needed

Parish Group - Sugar Canes - luncheon in the Community Center.  Students eat lunches in their classrooms.  No lunch volunteers needed.

1 event, 16

2023-03-13

Spring Break Mon – Fri

1 event, 17

2023-03-13

Spring Break Mon – Fri

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2023-03-23

7th Grade Field Trip to San Jacinto Battle Monument

7th Grade Field Trip to San Jacinto Battle Monument

March 23

7th Grade Field Trip to San Jacinto Battle Monument

7th grade students and faculty will travel by bus to visit the San Jacinto monument and battle museum.  Chaperones will be requested closer to the date of the event.  Please […]

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2023-03-24

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End Qtr 2

March 24

End Qtr 2

8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

School Mass – Students wear dress uniform

March 24 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

School Mass – Students wear dress uniform

Students wear Mass (dress) uniform. All students, faculty, and staff will attend Mass each Friday.  The school office will be closed each Friday during Mass times so that we may […]

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1 event, 27

2023-03-27

Qtr 3 Begins

Qtr 3 Begins

March 27

Qtr 3 Begins

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2023-03-28

Spring Photos – Students wear Mass uniforms

Spring Photos – Students wear Mass uniforms

March 28

Spring Photos – Students wear Mass uniforms

Individual Spring Photos, Sibling Photos, House Photos, Class Photos.  Backdrops and poses are different than standard school photos.  Students wear Mass uniforms.

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1 event, 31

8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

School Mass – Students wear dress uniform

March 31 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

School Mass – Students wear dress uniform

Students wear Mass (dress) uniform. All students, faculty, and staff will attend Mass each Friday.  The school office will be closed each Friday during Mass times so that we may […]

1 event, 1

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Volleyball Game @ MDUMC

April 1 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Volleyball Game @ MDUMC

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March 3
March 3 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

School Mass – Students wear dress uniform

March 3 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Spelling Bee

March 4
March 4 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

2nd Gr. BB vs. St. Martin – Location TBD

  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
March 7
March 7 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Lunch in Classrooms – No Volunteers Needed

  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
March 10
March 10 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

School Mass – Students wear dress uniform

  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
March 13
All day

Spring Break Mon – Fri

March 13
All day

Spring Break Mon – Fri

March 13
All day

Spring Break Mon – Fri

March 15 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Lunch in Classrooms – No Lunch helpers needed

March 13
All day

Spring Break Mon – Fri

March 13
All day

Spring Break Mon – Fri

  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
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  • There are no events on this day.
March 23
All day

7th Grade Field Trip to San Jacinto Battle Monument

March 24
All day

End Qtr 2

March 24 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

School Mass – Students wear dress uniform

  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
March 27
All day

Qtr 3 Begins

March 28
All day

Spring Photos – Students wear Mass uniforms

  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
March 31
March 31 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

School Mass – Students wear dress uniform

April 1
April 1 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Volleyball Game @ MDUMC

April 1
April 1 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Volleyball Game @ MDUMC

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National Catholic Educational Association

Saint Theresa Catholic School adheres to the guidelines established by the Texas Catholic Conference Education Department and maintains full accreditation status.

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

705 St. Theresa Blvd, Sugar Land, TX 77498 · 281-494-1157 · [email protected]

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