The Very Reverend Joseph E. Strickland, JCL

Has been named the 4^th Bishop of the Diocese of Tyler.

http://www.dioceseoftyler.org/pages/msgr-strickland

September 22, 2012

Celebrating its 26th year, the St. Gregory Fun Run is an exciting community event for all ages. The Fun Run will move to the fall for its 26th Anniversary run scheduled for September 22, 2012. The route will take hundreds of trekkers through the historic Azalea District and be followed with an old fashioned Carnival on the campus featuring games, face painting, the Fun Run’s famous hot dogs, brisket tacos and more.

We invite runners and walkers of all levels to participate in the 5K or 1 mile races. Budding young track stars can sprint to the finish in the Kids’ Dash, which is a favorite of spectators. This annual event promotes health and fitness, and raises funds for St. Gregory Cathedral School, the only twice named U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon school in East Texas. In previous years, proceeds have been used to help purchase a school bus, computers, science equipment, musical instruments and more.

Fun Run Brochure & Entry form HERE.

St. Gregory Cathedral School is pleased to announce a new Spanish immersion program for full day Pre-Kindergarten students.

The pilot program, which we are calling Spanish-Garden, is original to St. Gregory and will kick start the
learning of a foreign language. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, the class is held as usual in the English language. On Tuesday and Thursday the class is completely immersed in the Spanish language. With 40% of the weekly learning in Spanish, PreK students will become highly proficient in this second language by the end of the school year.

Research suggests that when children are adequately exposed to two languages at an early age, they are more flexible and creative. Students who are bilingual may also reach high levels of cognitive development before their peers. Numerous studies also suggest that studying a second language in elementary school can boost student achievement in other academic areas and achieve higher standardized test scores.

St. Gregory’s Spanish-Garden teacher and classroom aide are completely bilingual and have much experience working with early childhood children.

The programs cover some of our favorite things: cooking, science, Greek mythology, arts and crafts, and the list goes on!
Camp Dates are June 13-17, June 20-24, June 27-July 1, July 11-15, July 18-22, July 25-29, and August 1-5. There are morning and afternoon sessions. Lunch care will be provided for students who are signed up for both morning and afternoon sessions.

The brochure attached includes registration information. Please print and return soon as space is limited. Contact us at 903 595-4109 for more information.

Camp St. Gregory 2011 Brochure

An original brand created for St. Gregory enabled students to leave a lasting mark from their outdoor learning experience. The boards, branded by class representatives, will be kept on display in the 5th grade building for years to come.

May their pledge be a sign of God’s love changing the world, day by day. 

I will be God’s instrument of service.

I will use my time

to benefit those in need.

I will use my talents

to ease the burdens of my brothers and sisters.

I will give my treasure

so that others may receive.

I will make a difference today

and in the days to come

By serving God,

and others in His name.

This is my pledge,

before my family and friends, in His loving name.

Serviam!