Tiger News

Dear Tiger Families,

This Wednesday, March 5th, we observe Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of Lent. Please be mindful that the office will be closed during Mass hours so that everyone may attend and participate in this sacred time of reflection and prayer.

Thank you for your understanding. Wishing everyone a blessed Lenten season. 🙏

Get ready for some shamrockin' fun! Friday, March 7th is an early dismissal day, but it’s also our St. Patrick’s Day Carnival!

Avoid the lines! Send in your ticket money now so you’ll have more time to enjoy the games instead of waiting in line.

🍀 Dress Code: Students may wear a GREEN top with uniform bottoms to celebrate!

Friendly Reminder: Sports Fees Past Due

Sports fees are now past due and need to be paid as soon as possible. Any unpaid balances will be added to FACTS. If you're unsure of your balance or have any questions, please contact Joe Voss—we’re happy to assist you.

It's hard to believe, but the 3rd Quarter ends in just one week. Please encourage your student to finish the quarter strong! Parents and guardians can always check student grades on FACTS to stay informed about their student's progress. Report cards will be sent home on March 14th.

A friendly reminder that all accounts, including Tuition, Lunch Accounts, and Extended Care, can be paid through FACTS. Payments can be made online via bank account or credit card, or in person with cash or check at the office. Students with outstanding balances may not be able to participate in end-of-year activities unless accounts are up to date. Thank you for your attention and support!

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

March

5th ~ Faith Family Mass / Ash Wednesday (Office Closed during Mass)

7th ~ Early Dismissal NO LUNCH/NO EXTENDED CARE

• End of 3rd Quarter
• Dress Code: Students may wear a GREEN top with uniform bottoms

9th ~ Daylight Savings Time

13th ~ Spring Pictures

18th ~ School Board Meeting 6:30pm Parish Center

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

24th - 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

This weekend, 24 of our 6th-8th grade students took part in the annual Luke 18 Youth Retreat at St. Mary in Belleville. The kids spent the better part of the weekend participating in activities and attending talks which allowed them to deepen their faith roots and develop new friendships while having a magical time!! There may or may not have been a competitive Quidditch match and hilarious BOPardy game coupled with few squeaky rubber chicken appearances! And speaking of chicken! It wasn't the only thing getting roasted this weekend! #sundayskits. Above all, the kids were most importantly reminded that: Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times - if only one remembers to turn on the light.

Luke 18 ~Come for the food, stay for the faith

#breadsticksnextyear

If you have any questions or feedback regarding the Luke 18 retreat, please contact: bellevilleluke18@gmail.com

Meeting Information:

Place: Mrs. Neville's room

Time: 3:00-3:30

Pickup: Back PC parking lot

JSVDP Dates for 2024-2025

Date & Grades

March 11 5th & 7th

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 6th

• March 20th

• April 3rd

• May 1st

We are so proud to celebrate Anna Neville as St. Teresa Catholic School’s Racial Harmony Award Winner! 🏆✨ Your dedication to being a peacemaker and fostering unity is truly inspiring. Thank you for your commitment to kindness, inclusion, and making our school a better place for all.

Keep shining your light, Anna! 🌟💙

This year, our Faith Family has been blessed to partner with the Sisters of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, creating a truly special bond between our students and "OUR NUNS". ❤️🙏

Through this partnership, our students are learning, growing, and deepening their faith alongside these incredible women of devotion. We are grateful for this unique opportunity to connect, serve, and share in God’s love together.

Learn more about their mission and ministry here: https://adorers.org/our-nuns/

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

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

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

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.

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

Happy New Year,

Here is the link for the STAA sign up genius to work the concession stand for volleyball games. Please sign up if you are available. When you look at the dates you will see that the boys/girls are on the same sign up genius. Also, who plays is set up as the Grade number and either B for boy and G for Girl. For example, 5B= 5th Grade Boys. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you for your support of the St. Teresa Athletic Association (STAA).

Lori Myers and Joe Voss

Volleyball Concession Stand:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BADA62BA7FFC52-53797521-volleyball#/

Volleyball Scoreboard Workers (high school/college age):

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BADA62BA7FFC52-53775974-volleyball#/

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

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

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

This past weekend, 17 former Tigers worked tirelessly while presenting the annual Luke 18 Youth Retreat! The retreat is held for 6th-8th grade students from our diocese and is led by high school and college students. These kids committed to giving up their time over the past three months, meeting every Sunday afternoon in order to prepare talks, choreograph skits, develop activities, create posters, make costumes, and find props. The retreat would not have been possible without the help of each and every one of them! Most of them have been involved in the retreat since 6th grade, either as a Luker or Disciple/Guardian. This year, Jeremy Grime and Isaac Riesenberger led the retreat and Taylor Burns co-coordinated the Guardians. Three of the five adult team leaders are also St. Teresa graduates! They too have been involved since their grade school days. It was a magical weekend indeed! If you have any questions regarding the Luke 18 Youth Retreat, please contact: bellevilleluke18@gmail.com

Luke 18 ~Come for the food, stay for the faith

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!

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

*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