Tiger News

Dear Tiger Families,

🎉 Today is Our “Anything But a Run” Celebration! 🎉
We’re wrapping up our Anything But a Fundraiser, and we are so close to hitting our $20,000 goal! Remember, the last day to donate is Monday, April 7th. If we reach our goal, the whole school earns a PJ Day—let’s make it happen!

Thank you to everyone who has participated so far. Your generosity and support mean the world to us!

🎭 Don’t Miss This Weekend’s Musical – The Enchanted Bookshop!
Come see our talented students perform:
🗓️ Friday & Saturday at 7 PM
📍 In the gym

Nearly 100% of ticket proceeds go directly toward next year’s production—supporting scripts, rights, props, and costumes. Your attendance helps keep the arts thriving at St. Teresa!

Come out and enjoy a magical evening while supporting the future of our Tiger Tales Play!

🎶 Spring Concert Info – Mark Your Calendars!

Join us on Wednesday, April 10 in the gym for our Spring Concert:

• PreK – 1st Grade: Please arrive by 5:30 PM

• 2nd – 4th Grade: Please arrive by 6:30 PM

We look forward to a beautiful evening of singing and celebration!

✝️ Living Stations of the Cross – April 11 at 1:30 PM
Please join us in the church for a meaningful presentation of the Living Stations, led by our 8th grade students. This annual tradition is a powerful and moving experience—don’t miss it!

As always, we thank you for sharing your student with us. We appreciate your trust, support, and partnership. TIGERS LEAD THE WAY!

TIGERS TOGETHER FOR ADAM!

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

April

4th ~ Stations of the Cross 8:15am

• Early Dismissal NO LUNCH/NO EXTENDED CARE
• Anything But a Run Day
• Musical 7 pm

5th ~ Musical 7pm

10th ~ Spring Concert 5:30pm (PreK - 1st) 6:30pm (2nd - 4th)

11th ~ Living Stations 1:30 pm

15th ~ Chrism Mass (Cathedral)

17th - 21st ~ Easter Break

27th ~ Confirmation 11am

May

1st ~ All Library Books Need To Be Turned In

2nd ~ Early Dismissal NO LUNCH/NO EXTENDED CARE

4th ~ 1st Communion

5th ~ 1st Communion Breakfast

6th - 8th ~ Book Fair BOGO

7th ~ May Crowning

8th - 9th ~ 8th Grade Ondessonk

12th ~ Sports Banquet

14th ~ 8th Grade Last Day (FULL DAY)

15th ~ 8th Grade Banquet

16th ~ 8th Grade Graduation 6pm St. Teresa Church

18th ~ Children's Mass 11am

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4EA5A622A0FF2-50197680-may18th?useFullSite=true#/

22nd ~ PreK Graduation

23rd ~ Last Day of School 11:30 am Dismissal

26th ~ Memorial Day Office Closed

Meeting Information:

Place: Mrs. Neville's room

Time: 3:00-3:30

Pickup: Back PC parking lot

JSVDP Dates for 2024-2025

Date & Grades

April 8 6th & 8th

May 13 5th & 7th

Hope to see you there!

Mrs. Neville and Mrs. Duncan

Meeting Information:

Place: Ms. O'Dell Room

Time: 7:15 am

Tentative Meeting Dates:

• April 3rd

• May 1st

Field Day is fast approaching! If you would like to volunteer to help out on May 2nd 7:30AM-11:30AM, please click the link provided. Field Day would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of our volunteers. Thank you so much!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0449ACA92BA2F49-55577678-field#/

We have great news! Rapid Expressions has launched an online perpetual order form, allowing families to order shirts anytime throughout the year—whether it’s one, two, or twenty!

No more waiting until May to get your Faith Family Shirt.

These shirts are optional for Field Day and also qualify as Spirit wear for Fridays!

https://www.rapidexpressions.com/stteresa_faith_family/shop/home

Come join us at Joe’s Pizza & Pasta in Fairview Heights for a fundraiser to support St. Teresa Catholic School PTO! The fundraiser will run Tuesday, April 15th, Wednesday, April 16th and Thursday, April 17th during their business hours from 11am - 9pm. Dine-in or call in your order for delivery, curbside or carry-out and tell them you support St. Teresa Catholic School and they will donate a portion of proceeds to our PTO! Full menu along with daily specials! Don’t forget to stock your freezer with Joe’s frozen pizzas! Pre-orders are available! Thanks for supporting St. Teresa Catholic School PTO!

Please join us for an End of School Bash at the Soulcial Kitchen! Friday, May 2nd from 6-9PM. There will be food trucks, live music and face painting! The Soulcial Kitchen, Marco’s Express, Takozz and Big Boyz food trucks will all be participating and donating a portion of all proceeds to St. Teresa PTO! All St. Teresa students and families are welcome! We can’t wait to see you there to celebrate the end of the school year!

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

Volunteers especially needed Monday, Thursday, and Friday's! THANK YOU!

April Lunch/Recess Signup

May Lunch/Recess Signup

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.

Are you in a group that is part of St. Teresa School and need something posted on Social Media or are you a parent who took pictures on a field trip or game and would like to share them. Please send all inquiries to our public relation team at social.media@stteresatigers.org.

We love to show all the great things St. Teresa Tigers do at school and in the community!

After all, TIGERS LEAD THE WAY!

We also have openings for Bingo nights in May, June, and July.

The funds raised during these events help cover expenses such as referees, coaches, and entry fees for STAA sporting events. Please consider signing up to assist and support our community.

Thank you for supporting the STAA – St. Teresa Athletic Association!

STAA Bingo NIghts:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BADA62BA7FFC52-51110352-staa#/

ARRIVAL:

Doors will open at 7:30am in the front of school.

There will be no before school extended care for the 2024-2025 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

Due 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 fees are $13 per day, per child from 3:10pm - 5:30 pm

https://www.stteresatigers.org/uploads/4/1/1/3/41133391/2024-2025_extended_care_handbook.pdf

LUNCH:

School lunches cost $3.80 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 may be paid for through the prepay option of each students FACTS account or by cash/check in the St. Teresa School Office.

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:

Students are allowed to have water/water bottles for daily use. Water bottles must be translucent in color. Water bottles should contain water only and should be stored in the student’s locker or in a place at the teachers discretion throughout the day.

Dress Code:

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/Parent Handbook on non-uniform days.

https://www.stteresatigers.org/uploads/4/1/1/3/41133391/2024-2025_student_parent_handbook.pdf

April 1st Althoff played at Belleville East in Boys Volleyball. It is always fun to see our Tiger Alums together again!

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

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 and sign ups are below. March 23rd, May 18th

May 18th

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/5080E4EA5A622A0FF2-50197680-may18th

Contact us:

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

Email: PTO@StTeresaTigers.org

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

Everyone is welcome!

*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.

Important Dates & Upcoming Events

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

Summer Camp Info & Sign up Page: https://www.althoffcatholic.org/about/summercamps.cfm

Name: Catholic Diocese of Belleville

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