“Yonder come day, day is a breakin’, sun is a-risin’ in my soul.” So begins the words to a beloved spiritual performed by the school choir, known as the St. Stephen’s Singers. Each morning at daybreak, thirteen dedicated and delightfully enthusiastic 4th-8th grade children make the extra effort to get to school early each day for rehearsals while managing to keep up with their school work and other activities. Making music together is a joyous way to begin each day.


The group kicked off their performance season by opening the school talent show at the school’s book fair in September... On behalf of the Episcopal Church Women, the Singers recently provided entertainment and presented roses along with personally decorated cards to the residents of Deer Creek Nursing Center who were celebrating October birthdays. This Friday, October 27, the choir will give a concert for the school at 11:45 in the chapel. Parents and friends are welcome to attend. The choir often leads the school chapel service on Fridays will get to sing at the Sunday, November 12th St. Stephen’s Church service at 10:30am.



Soon the choir will begin learning holiday repertoire... 4th-8th grade students interested in joining the choir for the holiday season should visit with Mrs. Riepe, music director. The Singers will perform and lead Christmas carols at the Emily Ann Theater on December 6 and hopefully one or two other venues. The holiday season will culminate with their performance at Las Posadas, St. Stephen’s traditional school Christmas program on December 14th.



Not surprisingly, the St. Stephen’s Singers love to perform... If you know of a community group or event that might appreciate a concert by these school ambassadors, please inform Mrs. Riepe, You can reach her through the school office or rdriepe@centurytel.net.



What a night!!! The SSES Gala was a huge success! Great food, great fellowship and lots of dancing. We raised over $36,000 for our scholarship fund. We currently have 6 scholarship students at the school. Thanks to all the parents, staff and community members who made this happen, especially Lisa Gallasini, Andrea McBeath and Gina Burks.



Sally Foster orders will arrive on Tuesday, October 31st at the end of the school day. All orders will be sent home with the kids. Thank you all for supporting our school.



Sale, Sale, Sale!!! All styles of SSES shirts in stock reduced to $10.00 each or 5 for $40.00. The shirts are in the teacher's work room, and it's a self service sale. Leave a check in Jackie O'Donnell's mailbox made out to SSES PFO. We have plenty of 3/4 sleeve baseball jerseys in sizes Youth Medium to Adult small. We also have lots of ringer tees and Tae Kwon Do shirts in the same sizes, plus a few of the girls raglans. For pre-schoolers we have the navy tee in youth extra small, and a few white tees. We are completely out of Youth Small in all styles.



Carnival this Friday!!! This Friday a smaller version of the carnival will happen in the gym right after school for ages Pre K and up. No charge! The carnival focus will be for the younger kids. Then join the Student Council Halloween Party from 6-9:30 for 5$. The Halloween party is geared for our bigger kids and will feature a haunted house, dance competition and costume contest. All ages are welcome at either event.



SSES COSTUME PARADE begins at 8:30 on October 31st in the gym. Students can wear their costumes to school; 1st-8th need to change back into uniforms afterward. PreK will be present, so please no scary masks, weapons or gore. PreK activities will start at 9:30. Visit Ms. Rounsaville’s classroom and see the light show then stop by Ms. Frost’s class for spooky stories and the sensory table. When you get hungry, visit Ms. Thomas’ class to make popcorn hands and have a treat in Mrs. Biros’ class and decorate cookies for snack.



HELP US FIND teaching assistants for the PreK. Know of anyone? Contact Laura Romano.