Tiger News
News & Information for Tiger Families
Letter from the Principal
Dear Tiger Families,
Next week is shaping up to be an exciting and busy one at St. Teresa School! Here’s a quick overview of what’s in store:
Tuesday & Wednesday:
Students will participate in the Walk for the Poor during their PE classes. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to engage in a meaningful activity that promotes awareness and support for those in need. We encourage everyone to wear comfortable shoes and bring their enthusiasm!
Tuesday After Mass:
Join us for a special Living Rosary in honor of Mary. This beautiful tradition allows our students to come together in prayer and reflection. It’s a great way to strengthen our faith community and show our devotion.
Friday:
Mark your calendars! Friday is the end of the 1st quarter. Let’s celebrate the hard work and achievements of our students during the first part of the school year. Teachers will be preparing report cards, so be sure to check in with your child about their progress!
We look forward to a week filled with learning, reflection, and community spirit.
Just a reminder, that if you have applied to volunteer at St. Teresa School please be on the look out for two emails. Individuals who are in need of a CANTS background check will receive an email from Dcfs.CFS689BackgroundCheck@illinois.gov. While individuals in need of a criminal background check will receive an email from S2Verify Belleville109.
Instructions will be included in the email to verify individual information and authorize the request.
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
At St. Teresa School, we believe that grit and determination are key ingredients for success, both in and out of the classroom. This week, we want to highlight the incredible spirit of our students, particularly one inspiring third grader from our cross country team!
Meet Austin, a shining example of what it means to be determined. Austin reminds us all that success is not just about winning, but about pushing ourselves to be our very best and finishing the race.
Congratulations Cross Country Team for a great season!
BE A SAINT TO ST. TERESA & Donate to the Annual Fund.
At St. Teresa, we believe that every student deserves a nurturing and enriching educational experience. Our Annual Fund plays a vital role in making this possible, providing essential resources that enhance our programs, support our dedicated teachers, and improve our facilities.
By contributing to the Annual Fund, you are directly impacting the lives of our students. Your support helps us provide updated technology, maintain our beautiful campus, and offer extracurricular activities that promote growth and creativity. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference and shows our students that their community believes in them.
Together, we can ensure that St. Teresa continues to thrive as a place of learning, faith, and friendship. Thank you for considering a gift to the Annual Fund and for your ongoing commitment to our school. Your generosity helps us create a brighter future for all our students!
2024-2025 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
14th ~ No School
15th ~ School Board Meeting 6:30 pm Parish Center
15th - 16th ~ Walk for the Poor
16th ~ Living Rosary after 8:30am Mass
18th ~ End of 1st Quarter
20th ~ Children's Mass 11am
20th ~ Trunk or Treat 4-6pm
21st -24th ~ Red Ribbon Week
21st ~ STAA SPORTS PARENT MEETING Parish Center 6:30pm
24th ~ Pumpkin Patch
24th ~ Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00 - 8:00pm
25th ~ No School/Parent/Teacher Conferences 8:00am - 12pm
30th~ No Student Mass
31st ~ Halloween Parties 2pm
November
1st ~ All Saints Day Mass 8:30am
6th ~Picture Retake
8th ~ Veteran's Day Assembly 2 pm
11th ~ No School Veteran's Day
12th ~ PTO Meeting 6:30pm Parish Center
School Board Meeting Speaker Request October - December
14th ~ Musical Auditions
15th ~ 2nd Quarter Progress
17th ~ Rite of Enrollment/Children's Mass 11 am
19th ~ School Board Meeting 6:30 pm
22nd ~ Early Dismissal No Lunch/No Extended Care
27th -29th ~ No School Thanksgiving Break
TEAM PICTURES
Mrs. Robinson is looking for team pictures of fall sports for the yearbook. Please email team pictures to her at lauren.robinson@stteresatigers.org
STAA
With Fall Sports nearing their end of season please pay any outstanding sports fees for your child. A check can be sent to school office made out to STAA. Mr. Voss will be sending reminders end of next week to any families still owing. Any past due beyond Oct 15 will be added to your families FACTS account. Below is list of cost per sport.
Baseball – For 7th & 8th grade boys only – Fee is $100. Includes Shirt, hat.
Soccer - Fee is $80 / Includes soccer jersey
Basketball – Fee is $60
Volleyball – Fee is $60
Track – Fee is $50
Cross Country – Fee is $30
Jr. St. Vincent DePaul
Meeting Information:
Place: Mrs. Neville's room
Time: 3:00-3:30
Pickup: Back PC parking lot
JSVDP Dates for 2024-2025
Date & Grades
October 29 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
November 19 6th & 8th
December NO MEETING
January 14 5th & 7th
February 4 6th & 8th
March 11 5th & 7th
April 8 6th & 8th
May 13 5th & 7th
Hope to see you there!
Mrs. Neville and Mrs. Duncan
LUNCH/RECESS VOLUNTEER SIGN UP
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!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DAAA82BA1FFC34-50545142-lunch
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.
Friends of the Poor Walk
The annual SVDP Friends of the Poor Walk will take place during PE classes on October 15 and 16 this year! All students are once again challenged to do a "good deed", imitating the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy, in order to earn their donation. Please check out the attachment below for more information about donations and Walk Day attire. Please direct all questions to Mrs. Duncan barbie.duncan@stteresatigers.org. Thank you so much for your support!
Day of Service Invite for ALL St. Teresa students and families!
Our Sister Pen Pals from the Adorers of the Blood of Christ order have invited ALL St Teresa students and their families to attend a day of service at the Shrine. Please note that Preschool through 4th grade students MUST have parental supervision, but those in grades 5th-8th may be dropped off and picked up at event's end. Please see the attached flyer and/or contact Sr. Cecilia for more details.
Please join us for a PTO dining fundraiser on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 from 4PM-10PM at Texas Roadhouse in Shiloh! Support St. Teresa Catholic School by dining in or placing a to-go order at the Shiloh location and Texas Roadhouse will donate 10% of your total food and/or gift card purchases back to our school! Please drop all receipts in the donation bucket near the host stand to ensure credit! Thank you for supporting St. Teresa Catholic School!
Do you have something to share?
We love to show all the great things St. Teresa Tigers do at school and in the community!
After all, TIGERS LEAD THE WAY!
TIGER REMINDERS
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
Children Mass Dates and Signup
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. October 20th, November 17th, December 8th, January 26th, February 23rd, March 23rd, May 18th
October 20th
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/5080E4EA5A622A0FF2-50197592-october
November 17th
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/5080E4EA5A622A0FF2-50197605-november
December 8th
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/5080E4EA5A622A0FF2-50197606-december
January 26th
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/5080E4EA5A622A0FF2-50197623-january
February 23rd
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/5080E4EA5A622A0FF2-50197637-february
March 23rd
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/5080E4EA5A622A0FF2-50197666-march
May 18th
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/5080E4EA5A622A0FF2-50197680-may18th
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!
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.
St. Teresa Spotlight
Know of a St. Teresa Alumni to Spotlight email nicole.green@stteresatigers.org
Althoff Catholic High School
Important Dates & Upcoming Events
- Shadow visit dates are now available for 7th and 8th graders. Info & Sign up can be found at: https://www.althoffcatholic.org/admissions/visit.cfm. More future shadow dates are added weekly.
- Fall Open House is being held on October 20th at 1 p.m. The event has a structured schedule so families should expect to be here until about 3:15 p.m. Families can sign up at: https://www.althoffcatholic.org/admissions/visit.cfm
Upcoming events, more information at https://www.althoffcatholic.org/admissions/visit.cfm
Diocesan Facebook Page
Here is the link to the new page:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557358381815
Name: Catholic Diocese of Belleville
Catholic Urban Programs is in need:
CDL Licensed driver needed with passenger endorsement!
Field Trips for our Out of School Time Program as needed
Summer Camp transportation (June & July) Outings for the women & children in our shelter (nights & weekends)
Urgent need for an event on 10/24
Please save the date for Luke 18 2025 Retreat..
We will be recruiting for the Retreat Leader Team as the next step. Below are also important dates. More to come.
Team applications close: October 16
Leader interviews start: October 23
Luker applications go live: 11/18 (early bird registration)
Belleville Elks Lodge 2024-2025 Hoop Shoot Contest
Belleville Elks Lodge #481 invites your school to participate in the annual Elks Hoop Shoot contest which will be held Saturday November 16, 2024 at the Downtown YMCA in Belleville.
The age brackets are as follows and are based on the contestants age as of April 1, 2025:
Boys and Girls Ages 8-9 (shooting four feet in front of the foul line) using 28.5 basketball.
Boys and Girls Ages 10-11 using 28.5 basketball.
Boys and Girls Ages 12-13. Boys use 29.5 basketball.
Each contestant will be required to shoot 25 shots. The student with the highest number of baskets made out of 25 shots will be declared the winner and will move on to the Elks District Hoop Shoot, which will take place on January 25, 2025 in Jacksonville, Illinois.
Please share with any families interested in participating in the event and ask that they report to the Downtown Belleville YMCA, 200 S. Illinois St., on November 16, 2024 at the following times:
9:00 am: Ages 8-9
10:00 am: Ages 10-11
11:00 am: Ages 12-13
Please feel free to contact the committee with any questions at this email address or by phone at 618-416-1063.
Sincerely,
Belleville Elks Lodge #481 Hoop Shoot Committee