Tiger News

Dear Tiger Families,

We have a fun-filled week ahead! ☘️😊

St. Patrick’s Day – Monday, March 17th

Students may wear a green top with their uniform bottoms to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!

Kickoff to Our 3rd Annual “Anything But a…” Fundraiser!

Monday also marks the start of our 3rd Annual Anything But a… Fundraiser! Each day, students will participate in something a little out of the ordinary, all while raising money for a great cause.

Not to mention, the student who raises the most money next week (March 17th - March 21st) will get to pie Mrs. Green at the Pep Assembly on March 24th! Let’s make this our best Anything But a… Fundraiser ever!

The Irish Prayer

"May God give you...
For every storm, a rainbow,
For every tear, a smile,
For every care, a promise,
And a blessing in each trial.
For every problem life sends,
A faithful friend to share,
For every sigh, a sweet song,
And an answer for each prayer."

Wishing you all a wonderful and blessed week!

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

March 11, 2025

Dear Friends in Christ,

For some time now I have been writing and preaching concerning the importance of defending human life from conception until natural death. As residents of Illinois at this very moment we face a serious threat with the introduction of two bills in the Illinois State Assembly; SB 9 (in the State Senate) and HB 1328 (in the State House ). These two bills, if passed and signed into law, would authorize medical aid in dying. The legislation would allow mentally capable adults with 6 months or less to live to seek the assistance of medical personnel to acquire and use lethal drugs to end their lives immediately.

It is a humane teaching and practice that we do not kill those who are ill or suffering. Medical providers work on curing the sick and healing them. If medical treatment is unsuccessful and a person’s illness is terminal, we believe in providing palliative care during which pain is managed and the dignity of the patient is respected until natural death.

It is very important that we resist and oppose SB 9 and HB 1328, because if medical personnel are used to facilitate the taking of human life, our culture can easily cross a line in which ending your life by taking lethal drugs is not only a possibility but becomes an expectation. This can also open the door for insurance companies to object to funding palliative care and insist they will only fund the drugs for accelerating the death of a patient. Do we really want matters of life and death to depend on whether the insurance company will pay for palliative care?

Friends, I urge you to immediately contact your State Senator and State House member and tell them you oppose SB 9 and HB 1328 and want them to also oppose the bills. These bills are under consideration in both state houses right now. Our legislators need to hear from us today.

On a related note, please keep in your prayers the many people, especially our youth, who will gather for the Mass for Life and Pro-Life March in Springfield on March 25, the Solemnity of the Annunciation of our Lord. How fitting that on the day we liturgically celebrate the wonder of the Eternal Word becoming flesh in the womb of the Virgin Mary through the overshadowing of the Holy Spirit, we will gather to pray for an increase in respect for human life at all of life’s stages and with all of life’s vulnerabilities. Please unite your prayers with me and all the participants in Springfield. Let’s pray and work together to promote the dignity of every human being in Illinois and beyond.

God bless you all!
Bishop Michael McGovern

Click HERE to fill out a Witness Slip.

Click HERE to find and contact your Illinois State Legislator.

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

March

19th ~ School Board Meeting 6:30pm Cafeteria NOTE DATE /PLACE CHANGE

23rd - Children’s Mass 11am Children Mass Sign up March

17th - Kick off to Anything But a Run Fundraiser

26th - 1st Reconciliation 6pm

28th ~ Stations of the Cross 8:30am

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

Get ready for some friendly competition this Lent!

We’re excited to announce our Penny War during the Fish Fry to raise funds for a great cause. It's simple – each group will compete to see who can collect the most pennies and bills (and sabotage other groups by adding silver coins).

The winning group will earn an Ice Cream Party to celebrate their victory!

Join us at the Fish Fry, start saving those pennies, and let’s make this Lent extra sweet! Your participation helps support St. Teresa School, so join the fun and make every penny count!

Let the Penny War begin!

We’re only 17 days away from our Anything But a Run! Our goal is to raise $20,000 for classroom materials and supplies. All families can support our school by either donating or sharing on MYBOOSTER.com! PLEASE look for more information to come home on Monday, March 17 with your student.

Mark Your Calendar!

Monday, March 17 - Donating Opens on MYBOOSTER.com. Register on MYBOOSTER.COM, SHARE, & GIVE!

Friday, April 4 - Anything But a Run. Save the date- you’re Invited! Come cheer on your student!

Thank you for working with us to make our school stronger. We are grateful for your support!

Go Tigers!

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:

• March 20th

• April 3rd

• May 1st

Honoring Excellence in Catholic Education

2024-2025 Academic Year ~ Nominations Due March 18, 2025

What are the Awards and who is eligible?

Four awards to honor individuals at St. Teresa School

that demonstrate excellence in Catholic education. Nominations are requested for the following:

Heart of St. Teresa Awards ~ Academic Excellence and Faith Formation

One Volunteer of the Year Award

One Distinguished Alumni Award

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

The Tiger Tale Players are collecting gently loved books for a fundraiser during our Spring Musical, The Enchanted Bookshop. We will have a mini bookshop available at the show, where you can take home a new book!

We are accepting donations of children’s books, teen titles, cookbooks, and adult interest books in very good condition. All proceeds will go towards next year’s musical production.

Please drop off your donations in the office for Mrs. Fries by April 3rd.

Join us for the Spring Musical on Friday, April 5th and Saturday, April 6th!

Play Practice is every Wednesday and Thursday from 3:05 - 4:05pm.

Please pick up all students in the Parish Center Parking Lot.

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!

March Lunch/Recess Signup

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.

Three St. Teresa students who are members of Pack 8019 received The Don Sax Memorial Scouting Scholarship this past August. Each Scout was to complete a service project in Don's memory, and these young men did not disappoint! Second grader Maxwell, third grader Austin, and fourth grader Henry, each chose a project that surely would have made Don VERY proud. Maxwell, along with some help from his brothers, made turkeys filled with goodies and shared them with the residents at Mercy Rehab and Care Center in Swansea. Austin created handmade cards, and he and his mom delivered them to the residents at the Shrine. And, Henry joined by Mr. Cozzi, spruced up the parish garage and back patio, which included moving and cleaning all of the furniture, sweeping and pressure washing! Don is indeed smiling down on all three of these Scouts and their families. Well done, boys, well done.

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!

Mrs. Robinson is looking for team pictures of sporting events for the yearbook. Please email team pictures to her at lauren.robinson@stteresatigers.org

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

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

March 23rd

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/5080E4EA5A622A0FF2-50197666-march

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

Name: Catholic Diocese of Belleville

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557358381815

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