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Letter from the Principal
Thank you to everyone who has sold Raffle Tickets already! You are making a huge difference at St. Teresa School! We loved seeing all the students wear hats today and can't wait to see who earns a pajama day!
Sell all 6 of your tickets and earn a pajama day on Monday, February 5th!
Who doesn't love a pajama day?!?!
We are so excited about next week; there are so many things going on at St. Teresa School!
Tomorrow, (1/27) come shop at Everything Under the Sun Sale, the gym is crammed full of all sorts of treasures. Doors open at 8am and close at 1pm.
If you haven't already purchased your Dinner Auction Tickets, today is the last day to do so. Don't miss out on a great night of food, fun, and supporting St. Teresa School. We can't wait to see you there!
Join us Sunday, January 28th at St. Teresa Church, 11am Mass, for the KICK OFF to Catholic Schools Week. Followed by Open House from 1pm - 3pm. Our students and staff have been busy, and are excited to show off our wonderful school!
As always, we thank you for sharing your student with us. We appreciate your trust, support, and partnership.
Sincerely,
Nicole Green
Principal
PURCHASE YOUR AUCTION TICKETS TODAY!!
Attention!!! Last chance - Get your Tickets TODAY!!!
https://roaringtigers.givesmart.com
The St. Teresa School 24th Annual Dinner Auction is just around the corner, and it's going to be a party like no other.
Get ready to be transported back to the era of glitz and glamour, the 1920s! Costumes encouraged, but not required.
Buy your tickets today to secure your spot at our biggest fundraiser of the year.
Don't miss out on the chance to have a roaring good time!
**Tables can accommodate up to 8 attendees.
If you would like to attend, but don't have a full table, we are happy to seat you with other St. Teresa parents and friends!
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
JANUARY
January 27th ~ EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN SALE (GYM) 8am - 1pm
January 28th ~ Children's Mass, St. Teresa School OPEN HOUSE
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4EA5A622A0FF2-47201656-january#/
January 29th - February 2nd ~ Catholic Schools Week (see fliers below)
FEBRUARY
February 3rd ~ Dinner Auction 5pm (Gateway Classic Cars) St. Teresa Church 4pm MASS
February 7th ~ 2nd Grade 1st Reconciliation (Church 6:30)
February 9th ~Early Dismissal 11:30 Dismissal NO LUNCH/ NO EXTENDED CARE
- 3rd Quarter Progress Report
February 10th ~ Daddy/Daughter Dance 6pm - 9pm in GYM
February 13th ~ Valentine's Day Parties 2pm
February 19th ~ NO SCHOOL
February 24th ~ Speech Meet at St. Teresa
NCEA - Recognizing Outstanding Catholic School Educators
Congratulations to Mrs. Dedmon on being the 2024 recipient of the National Catholic Education Association Lead. Learn. Proclaim Award. NCEA recognizes excellence and distinguished service in Catholic school education. The NCEA award commends Mrs. Dedmon on her outstanding efforts, contributions, and achievements to St. Teresa Catholic School.
Mrs. Dedmon is 1 of 12 winners nationwide. Awards will be presented on Easter Monday at the NCEA Convention in Pittsburgh.
Thank you for all you do for our students, school and staff.
GO TIGERS!
RAFFLE UPDATE
We are 70% of the way to our goal of 1,000 tickets
Top Selling Classes
4th and 5th grade are in a tight race for the Pizza Party
2nd and 3rd grade are battling for the Dilly Bar Party
Top 5 Family Sellers (alphabetically)
(2 or more children/total tickets sold)
Deppe, Koewler, Krus, Ochsner, Reichardt
Top Students (alphabetically)
Adam Brandt - Isabella DiVittorio - Johanna Hartin - Brendan Myers - Amelia Naylor
Chess Club
Please pick up in the Parish Center Parking Lot.
GO MIGHTY PAWNS!
JSVDP Meeting Dates
All JSVDP Meetings are from 3:00 - 3:30pm
Meeting Dates and Grade Levels attending:
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.
STUCO Meeting Dates
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!
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.
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: January 28th, February 25th, April 28th, May 19th
January 28th Children's Mass Signup
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4EA5A622A0FF2-47201656-january#/
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, 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
Upcoming events, more information at https://www.althoffcatholic.org/admissions/visit.cfm
St. Teresa Spotlight
Congratulations to our very own Kora T who took 1st place overall for 3rd-4th grade, in this years The Meaning of Christmas art contest by the Knights of Columbus. Way to go!!
Know of a St. Teresa Alumni to Spotlight email nicole.green@stteresatigers.org
Boy walks 7 miles on muddy roads to receive confirmation, gets blessing from the pope
Possible reflection questions:
- Would I do this to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation? Why or why not?
- What does this act say about the young man who performed it?
- What obstacles can and do get in the way of me preparing for full initiation into the Church? What am I going to do about them?
- To what lengths should a person go to receive a sacrament?
Inclement Weather Plan
IS SCHOOL CLOSED?
Closure of St. Teresa School will be shared FIRST on the St. Teresa School website and on official St. Teresa social media within minutes of the decision.
St. Teresa School will be following District 118 closure policy.
If District 118 is closed due to inclement weather, St. Teresa's will also be closed.
For the 2023-2024 school year there will be no "remote learning" days.
As children we all looked forward to the fun of a "snow day."
All "snow days" will be made up at the end of the school year.
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.
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
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