Peek of the Week
The first round of high school application dates are quickly approaching. Below are important updates and guidance for what comes next:
Upcoming Dates: Application Deadlines
- December 15th: St. Pius (Priority admissions)
- December 16th: Duchesne Academy, IWA, and St. Agnes
- January 15th: St. John XXIII, St. Pius, St. Thomas, Strake Jesuit
Parents/Student Responsibilities
Parents/Students must complete the school application online through your student portals. In addition, parents will need to pay the application fee. Mrs. Saunders has created folders with each student's documents. These folders include 6th and 7th grade report cards, NWEA testing results for 5th to 7th grade, and the scores at the beginning of the year 8th grade. Mrs. Saunders will send these folders to all parents by December 6 so you have a copy. You can choose to upload these documents yourself to your portals. In addition, she will send these documents directly to the admissions department for the schools your student wishes to apply to in an effort to ensure that they receive the documentation they need. Parents will also need to upload their child's ISEE scores if they are not retaking the ISEE.
What do we need from you?
Please turn in all TRANSCRIPT REQUESTS permission slips to Mrs. Saunders no later than December 6. Transcripts cannot be released to the high schools until we have these signed documents. Please email them to me: tiffany.saunders@sttheresa.cc. One request from every school your child is applying to is required.
Supporting Documents from the School
Teacher recommendations and transcripts from the first semester grades are not due until January 15th for Duchesne Academy, IWA, and St. Agnes. The remainder of the schools have a due date of January 31st. So you will see that those records are still outstanding until the first week of January when we return from break. Please note we are aware these documents will show up missing until then. We cannot send these documents until the first semester grades are finalized. These documents will be directly sent from STCS.
ISEE Retest Date
STCS will offer a retest date for ISEE on Saturday, January 11th. This falls within the Winter testing window. Schools will still accept updated ISEE scores until then. Our registration EVENT CODE: HYHQGBH8. You must arrive at school no later than 8:30AM so we can settle into testing. Testing will start promptly at 9:00AM and last until approximately noon. No accommodation testing will be provided for this testing session. Drop-off and pick-up will be at the front of the school. Please reach out to Mrs. Saunders if you have any questions.
The 2025-2026 admissions season is in full swing! If parents have friends or family who are interested in joining STCS next year, the application is available on our website under Admissions Process.
Re-enrollment for currently enrolled students will take place during the second semester, as usual. Parents will receive a separate email about re-enrollment in early 2025.
For new applicants, the application deadline to be considered for admission in our first round of decisions for the 2025-2026 school year is Friday, January 31, 2025. Beyond this date STCS WILL continue to accept applications so long as there is space in the grade. PK3 applicants must be three years old as of September 1, 2025 and toilet-trained before school begins in August 2025.
The Admissions Office is scheduling on-campus tours every Tuesday morning while school is in session. If you have any questions regarding the admissions process at St. Theresa, please contact Mrs. McCarty.
This year, STCS parents and students are invited to give to our neighbors in need by participating in our special Giving Trees located in the lobby of STCS. When you come to take your child home early, read to a classroom or attend an event, simply take a card from the trees, buy the item(s), and return the donations unwrapped with the card attached to the gift. All STCS Giving Tree donations are due December 15 and can be placed in a special box in the school lobby. Items can also be purchased at the Amazon wishlist: https://a.co/6wrblRN and shipped directly to the parish's office.
The requested items are as follows:
Magnificat Houses: Linens
Casa Juan Diego: Toiletries
Catholic Charities: Toys (0-16 years old kids)
St. Joseph Homeless Ministry: Winter jackets
Casa de Esperanza de los Ninos: Essential items
Thank you in advance for your support of these special organizations!
We all know that social media amplifies the effects of peer pressure thanks to the never ending scroll of influential content but did you realize how much harder it is for kids to stay true to their values and stay connected to their families?
Join Smart Families at the next online talk:
- Monday, December 9th at 9:00 am or 7:00 pm.
- RSVP for the link at www.Smart-Families.org/events
- This engaging webinar will explore:
- The science behind peer pressure and its impact on young minds
- How social media intensifies peer influence
- Strategies to help your child navigate peer dynamics and stay rooted in family values
Don't forget to register for our new lunch program through www.lunchdirect.com with the key- 650065.
Important Information:
- Please be sure confirm portion sizes for your students weekly.
- The cutoff for weekly orders is every Wednesday at midnight for the following week.
- Forgotten lunches will be accepted until 9:00am in the school office, NO food deliveries from Door Dash/Uber Eats are allowed.
You can view the October lunch menu by clicking on the link below.
Get Ready for STCS Hopelessly Devoted 1950s School Gala! Step back in time and join us for a night of nostalgia at our annual gala on February 21, 2025. https://www.sttheresaschool.cc/2025gala
Tickets on Sale Now! Don’t wait—secure your spot for an unforgettable evening of fun, music, and dancing! Join us for a night filled with joy, laughter, and plenty of 1950s flair. Get your tickets today and let’s make this gala a night to remember!
The Auction Committee is excited to start gathering items for the 2025 Hopelessly Devoted Gala & Auction. We’re looking for a variety of contributions to make this event spectacular! Are you a season ticket holder? Perhaps you own a vacation home or have frequent flyer miles or hotel points to donate? Maybe you’re an artist or business owner that has items to contribute. Or maybe you want to consider hosting a dinner or sponsoring an event.
To contribute, please visit our gala website to submit your donation form online, or stop by the church or school office to pick up a form. Thank you for your support and generosity!
Jill Bollich & Vanessa Harper
Live Auction Co-Chairs
Aly VanDeman
Silent Auction Chair
STCS student, Natalia Damjanovic has published a book, The Little Rabbit! Her mother said that Natalia came home last year in 1st grade and told her "Mama, I want to write a book!”, so she did. Natalia was inspired by her amazing 1st grade teacher Mrs. Thompson! Natalia has given a copy of the book to Mrs. Techmanski for the school library. Parents can also purchase the book at the link below. Congrats Natalia!
Join us for a day of service with your family on Saturday, January 18. Family groups will learn about the work happening at CCSC and participate in a service project packing hygiene kits for the individuals and families who seek help from CCSC. Please sign up each member of your family who will participate in the hygiene kit packing project. Activities are geared to children in kindergarten through 8th grade. One-hour shifts are available from 12-2:30 p.m. The price to participate is one bag of nonperishable food per family.
School Calendars
A snapshot of our 2024-2025 school calendar can be found in the Parent Corner. A more detailed calendar can be found here under the About Our School tab on the school website and will be updated throughout the year.
Parent Student Handbook
