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Letter from the Principal
Students have been hard at work taking IOWA Assessments this past week. Please continue to encourage your students as they finish up testing this Monday and Tuesday.
Let's work together to make your child's experience a positive and successful one!
Here are some suggestions you can do to help everyday:
~ Attendance on TEST DAYS are important!
~ Ensure your child arrives at school on time.
~Have your child eat a healthy breakfast at home before coming to school.
~ Ensure your child gets a good night's sleep.
~ Wake up in plenty of time so your child doesn't feel rushed.
~ Gently encourage your child to do their best!
~ Make up tests are difficult to schedule and often do not provide students with an optimal testing environment.
Going on vacation during the school year? We know that sightseeing, enjoying family time, and experiencing new things are important. That is why this school year, all homework will be given upon the students return to school. Enjoy your time together making memories and your student's teacher will have your child's homework waiting for them when they return. (Family vacation can only account for 5 days of missed school, beyond 5 days in considered an unexcused absence.)
As always, we thank you for sharing your student with us. We appreciate your trust, support, and partnership.
Sincerely,
Nicole Green
Principal
2023-2024 SCHOOL EVENTS
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
October
October 1st ~ 150th Anniversary of St. Therese Mass 11am
October 2nd ~ Custodian Appreciation Day
October 2nd - October 6th Basket Raffle 2 for $1.00 or $0.50 each
October 4th ~ Pet Blessing @ St. Teresa Church 3:30
October 6th ~ Early Dismissal Day 11:30am/$1 day CRAZY SOCKS
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 18th ~ Living Rosary after Mass
October 20th ~ End of the 1st Quarter
October 23rd - 27th ~ Red Ribbon Week
October 23rd - October 31st Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin!
October 25th ~ Boo Grams Due
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
Upcoming
November 1st ~ All Saints Mass 8:30am
November 3rd ~ Early Dismissal 11:30am
November 5th ~ Children's Mass 11am
November 9th ~ Veteran's Assembly 2pm
November 10th ~ NO SCHOOL * Thank a Veteran
November 17th ~ 2nd Quarter Progress Reports
November 19th ~ Rite of Enrollment for Confirmation Candidates 11am Mass
November 22nd - 24th ~ Thanksgiving Break
November 27th - December 1st~ Advent Giving Tree
November 30th ~ Musical Tryouts 3:15
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
Parents and Students,
I am not sure how I can thank all of you for your love, prayers, hugs, and support. I am overwhelmed with the love my St. Teresa's Family has given me. I am so lucky to have all of you in my life!!! I know that with all your support, everything is going to be just fine. Thank you a million times over!!!!Lots of love,
Mrs. White
EMPOWER - SAVE OUR SCHOLARSHIP
- We are looking for volunteers who are willing to go to Springfield on October 24th to show that the Invest in Kids Act matters! That it matters to our students! Please contact Mrs. Green at nicole.green@stteresatigers.org if you would like to go to Springfield!
- If Illinois lawmakers fail to take action in 2023 to save the Invest in Kids Act Tax Credit Scholarship Program, 9,500 students will be in jeopardy of losing their scholarships. Learn more and tell your lawmaker that #TCSHelpsKids at www.SaveMyScholarship.com. #SaveMyScholarship
JSVDP Meeting Dates
Meeting Dates and Grade Levels attending:
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.
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After all, TIGERS LEAD THE WAY!
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION LAST DATE OCTOBER 2nd
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. for the 2023-2024 School Year!
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.
STUCO Meeting Dates
Walk for the Poor
BIG THANK YOU to all who have ordered t-shirts and/or sent in donations for the SVDP Walk for the Poor so far! I will deliver shirts just as soon as they arrive.
Students will be allowed to wear these shirts on their Walk Day with UNIFORM BOTTOMS:
10/10 4th-8th grades
10/11 Prek-3rd grades.
Students can wear a prior year's Walk shirt/JSVDP shirt or full uniform.
Donations and good deed forms are being collected through 10/10. Please email Mrs. Duncan with any questions: barbie.duncan@sttersatigers.org
Thank you so much for your support and generosity,
The JSVDP, Mrs. Neville, and Mrs. Duncan
Good deed_donation form CLICK HERE
Lunch/Recess Volunteers Needed for the 2023-2024 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.
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.
Basketball Begins October 2nd!
TIGER REMINDERS
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)
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 Handbook on non-uniform days.
Children and Youth Ministry
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: November 5th, December 3rd.
Our next Children and Youth Mass is Sunday, November 5th 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
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!
PTO meeting dates 2023-2024:
Tuesday, October 10th at 6:30pm – St. Teresa Parish Center
Tuesday, November 14th at 6:30pm – St. Teresa Parish Center
Tuesday, January 9th at 6:30pm – St. Teresa Parish Center
Tuesday, February 13th at 6:30pm – St. Teresa Parish Center
Tuesday, March 12th at 6:30pm – St. Teresa Parish Center
Tuesday, April 9th at 6:30pm – St. Teresa Parish Center
Tuesday, May 14th at 6:30pm – St. Teresa Parish Center
TBD – Summer Planning Meeting – Location is TBD
Contact us:
PTO Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StTeresaPTO
Email: PTO@StTeresaTigers.org
St. Teresa Ladies of Perpetual Help ~ Happenings
*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.
Althoff Catholic High School
Important Dates & Upcoming Events
- 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
- Althoff Winter Dance Camp & Parade - starting November 4th. Sign up at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/althoff-winter-dance-camp-parade-tickets-706916866377?aff=oddtdtcreator
- Mark your calendars! 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
St. Teresa Spotlight
Know of a St. Teresa Alumni to Spotlight email nicole.green@stteresatigers.org
Faith's Law Resource Guide
About us
Website: https://www.stteresatigers.org/
Location: 1108 Lebanon Avenue, Belleville, IL, USA
Phone: (618) 235-4066
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stteresacatholicschoolbelleville