Tiger News

Tiger Families,

This week many exciting things happened around St. Teresa School. On Wednesday, we started our day with a wonderful homily by Father Joseph about loving one another, and how Jesus is always with us. Then students got an opportunity to smile for the camera as it was picture day. If you forgot about picture day, no problem, picture re-take day will be coming soon.

This morning our wonderful 5th graders, and new 6th - 8th graders were trained to be servers. We are excited for them to serve at Mass on Wednesday, but also Saturday and Sunday!

This afternoon was our first Faith Family Gathering! It is always a fun time for students to get to gather in groups to participate in fun activities that promote serving God. This years theme is Encourage One Another and Build Each Other Up. 1 Thessalonians 5:11

This is just a friendly reminder that on Tuesday, September 5th from 2:00 - 3:30 : 3rd and 4th graders will have the opportunity to receive server training at St. Teresa Church. We are excited about the opportunity for our 3rd and 4th graders to be able to serve during Mass! Students who will be attending server training must be picked up at the St. Teresa Church parking lot at 3:30pm.

Safe and Sacred Permission Slips must be returned no later than October 13th.

As always, we thank you for sharing your student with us. We appreciate your trust, support, and partnership.

Sincerely,

Nicole Green

Principal

Want to stay up-to-date on what is happening at St. Teresa but not sure how.
Check out the St. Teresa School Parent Calendar. Click on the link below to check it out!

St. Teresa Catholic School Google Calendar

August

September 4th ~ NO SCHOOL

September 5th ~ Server Training 3rd & 4th Grade 2 :00 - 3:30; Pick up at Church Parking Lot

September 12th -14th ~ Book Fair

September 13th ~ Grandparents MASS

September 15th ~ 1st Quarter Progress Report

September 25th - October 3rd ~ IOWA TESTING

September 27th ~ 7:30 am See You At The Pole

Upcoming

October 6th ~ Early Dismissal Day 11:30am

October 9th ~ No School ; Columbus Day

October 10th - 11th ~ SVDP Friends of the Poor Walk

October 12th ~ Parent Permission Slip Due for Safe and Sacred

October 13th ~ No School Diocese Convocation

October 16th ~ Picture Retake

October 20th ~ End of the 1st Quarter

October 23rd - 27th ~ Red Ribbon Week

October 26th ~ Pumpkin Patch / Parent Teacher Meetings 4 - 8 pm

October 27th ~ No School Parent Teacher Meetings 8 am - 12 pm

October 28th ~ Beginner Speech Meet

October 31st ~ Parade Begins 1:45 pm / Halloween Parties 2pm

Book Fair Volunteers

Please consider helping out Mrs. Fries at our School Book Fair. All volunteers must have all required paperwork completed to volunteer.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Meeting Dates and Grade Levels attending:

Sept. 26th 6th/8th

Oct. 24th 5th/7th

Nov. 14th 6th/8th

Dec. 12th 5th/7th

Jan. 23rd 6th/8th

Feb. 27th 5th/7th

March 26th 6th/8th

April 23rd 5th/7th

May TBD

Please pick up in the Parish Center Parking Lot by the doors labeled PSR.

Due to a conflict in the Grizzlies schedule we are moving the start time of our game on Sept 9th vs St Clare at Grizzlies Stadium to 12:00. An updated flyer is attached. If you have already purchased tickets and can not attend at the new game time please let me know and your money will be reimbursed.

Thanks,

Mr. Voss

Lunch / Recess Volunteers Needed – Must be current on ALL child protection requirements. If any questions, please contact Jackie Tewell at jackie.tewell@stteresatigers.org.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DAAA82BA1FFC34-lunch1

We thank everyone for the their willingness to help! Please note, that only parents who have signed up on the Signup Genius attached above will be permitted to help out in the cafeteria.

ARRIVAL:

Doors will open at 7:30am in the front. There will be no before school extended care for the 2023-2024 school year. Please plan accordingly.

DISMISSAL:

Dismissal Times:
PreK 3 & 4 - 2:50 pm

Kindergarten - 3rd Grade - 2:55 pm

4th - 8th Grade - 3:00 pm

Do to safety reasons, all parents/guardians who are picking up students PreK - 3rd grade must walk up to get their student. We thank you for your understanding and support.

Students who are not picked up by 3:10 pm will be walked down to Extended Care. Extended Care costs $10 per day, per child from 3:10pm - 5:30 pm

Extended Care Handbook 2023-2024

LUNCH:

School lunches will cost $3.50 per lunch with milk costing $0.75.

Students from Kindergarten to 8th grade will have four lunch choices; two rotating choices, a salad, or a sandwich.

PreK will have three lunch choices; two rotating choices, or a sandwich.

Lunches must be paid for through the prepay option of each students FACTS account. Parents/Guardians can deposit money for meals into their FACTS Management Account

CHROMEBOOKS: 5th - 8th Grade

Please ensure your student is bringing their Chromebook back to school each day charged. Chromebooks that are not charged will be treated as the student is not prepared for class.

Water Bottles: Only clear water bottles with sealed lids will be allowed in classrooms. Water bottles should only contain water. St. Teresa School has refilling stations throughout the school for students to refill their water bottles if needed. (per page 44 Student Handbook)

Students are allowed to wear ANY COLOR spirit wear on Fridays. All spirit wear must be in good taste and say St. Teresa School on it.

NON-UNIFORM DAYS

Ensure you are follow the Student Handbook on non-uniform days.

St. Teresa Student Handbook 2023-2024

All volunteers must complete the forms and training listed below by October 2nd in order to be allowed to volunteer in classrooms, class parties, field trips, etc.

Complete the proper forms and Child Protection Training. These forms and training are as follows:

• Application for volunteer service

• Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System (CANTS) form

• Initial Child Protection Training or Refresher

• Background check for those who have resided in Illinois less than 5 years.

cants_authorization_for_background_check.pdf

application_for_volunteer_service.pdf

If your child has a field trip before Oct. 2nd all forms must be completed and turned in three weeks before the field trip.

Save the date:

A special Mass will be held on OCTOBER 1st.

Once a month at 11am Mass at St. Teresa Church, we have our "Children and Youth Mass" where our children/youth serve in the different ministries during Mass (altar server, greeter, usher, readers, gift bearers, choir). Please mark your calendars as the dates for the next Children and Youth Masses are as follows: September 24th, November 5th, December 3rd.

Our next Children and Youth Mass is Sunday, September 24th at 11am Mass at St. Teresa. Altar servers must be trained in advance in order to serve at Mass. Any questions, please contact coordinator Jen Broida at stluketeresavolunteers@gmail.com

Those children interested in choir (grades 4th and up) should just report to the choir loft at 10:15am that day!

What Is PTO_2023-2024

St. Teresa PTO Happenings

“Important Upcoming Dates:”

Contact us:

PTO Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StTeresaPTO

Email: PTO@StTeresaTigers.org

BoxTops for Education – Did you know our school has earned over $23,000 from BoxTops?!?!

Whether you're ordering groceries for delivery or pickup–or if you requested an email receipt at checkout–you can still submit any digital receipt containing participating products and earn Box Tops for your school.

St. Teresa PTO meets the SECOND Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm in the Parish Center. Everyone is welcome!

https://youtu.be/ZfUGb_3JzZg

Contact us:

PTO Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StTeresaPTO

Email: PTO@StTeresaTigers.org

JOIN US September 5th!

*We meet the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm in the St. Teresa Parish Center. All ladies of St. Teresa School/Church are welcome to attend!

Visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/stteresaperpetualhelp

Child Care is available.

Did you know that EMPOWER's Sunset is coming up? Did you know that you can help fight to keep EMPOWER Scholarships for St. Teresa Students?

We need parents to call/talk to Rep Hoffman and Sen Belt and conduct office visits.

Parents will be trained on how we got here, what they will hear from the legislators, and how to respond. The more parents that participate the more the work is spread around.

This is the LAST opportunity we have to save our St. Teresa families scholarships!

The Parish Partnership of St. Teresa and St. Luke’s Catholic Church is seeking a part-time custodian (29.5 Hours per week) to join our parish staff. Candidate needs to be self-motivated and maintain a regular maintenance schedule for both parishes and properties. The custodian will work both inside and outside the buildings completing tasks to ensure the parish facilities are properly maintained and operate smoothly. Hours for the position are Monday thru Friday (29.5 Hours) and can vary depending upon the facilitates schedule. Hourly wage is commensurate to experience level and 403B Retirement Fund. The Custodian is directly accountable to the Pastor and works collaboratively with the Business Manager and Parish Leadership.

Position Requirements

• Qualifications include a minimum of a high school diploma.

• Flexibility to work evenings/weekends and special events.

• Some heavy lifting and climbing ladders.

• Meet “Child Protection” program requirements as designated by Diocesan Office of Human Resources.

• No felony criminal convictions.

Terms and Compensation

• Following Parish Employee Policy is expected.

• A part-time 29.5 hour/week work schedule with enough flexibility to allow for completion of responsibilities for the Parish.

• Salary commensurate based on experience

• Termination for a just cause would be at the discretion of the Pastor after consultation with the Parish Trustees.

To apply send cover letter with resume and preferred hourly wage to St. Teresa of the Child Jesus Roman Catholic Church, 1201 Lebanon Ave, Belleville, Illinois 62221, Attn: Bob Wojcik, Parish Business Manager.

bwojcik@stteresabelleville.org

Important Dates & Upcoming Events

• 1st Home Football Game – Althoff Catholic vs. St Teresa, September 1 at 7 p.m.
• 7th & 8th graders- Schedule a Crusader for a Day Shadow visit. Call us at (618) 235 1100 ext. 115
• 7th & 8th graders – Reserve your spot online at althoffcatholic.org for the Fall Open House on October 15th. RSVP at https://www.althoffcatholic.org/admissions/visit.cfm
• 8th graders – Placement Test, December 3

• 3rd-8th Grade Althoff Crusaders Girls Basketball 3v3 League from 9/10 to 10/8 on Sundays. More information and Sign up at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3-8-grade-althoff-crusaders-girls-basketball-3v3-league-tickets-691724625977?aff=oddtdtcreator
• 3/21 Spring Musical Matinee for Grade Schools - We hope you'll be able to join us again this year for the performance.

Upcoming events, more information at https://www.althoffcatholic.org/admissions/visit.cfm

WELCOME BACK STUDENTS & STAFF!!

Know of a St. Teresa Alumni to Spotlight email nicole.green@stteresatigers.org

https://www.isbe.net/Documents/Faiths-Law-Resource-Guide.pdf

Website: https://www.stteresatigers.org/
Location: 1108 Lebanon Avenue, Belleville, IL, USA
Phone: (618) 235-4066
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stteresacatholicschoolbelleville