Tiger News
News & Information for Tiger Families
Letter from the Principal
Tiger Families,
What an amazing week! Last Saturday, our St. Teresa Twirl Girls put on a wonderful performance and our choir did a fabulous job singing the National Anthem. Before our Tigers took the field at Grizzly Stadium they were joined by St. Clare and prayed for Adam and his healing. It was a perfect day for a baseball game!
Grandparents Mass is one of our favorite days at St. Teresa School and it did not disappoint. The church was full, and Grandparents spent the morning participating in fun activities around the school. We are so thankful to our grandparents and all they do for the St. Teresa Community.
Progress Reports went home Friday for students with D's & F's. Facts online offers parents the ability to check students grades at your convenience. Having trouble logging in, reach out to the school office and we would be happy to assist you.
Planning on volunteering or going on a field trip this year, that's great, we love our volunteers. Ensure you meet the October 4th deadline to turn in all volunteer applications for the 2024-2025 school year.
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
Monday's For Adam
Students who purchases a St. Teresa Adam's Pit Crew shirt
may wear it on Monday's for the entire 2024-2025 school year!
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
September
15th ~ Children's Mass/Catechetical Sunday
20th ~ Food Drive (Bring a can/box of Food for a non-uniform day)
23rd ~ Beginning of IOWA Testing
25th ~ See You At The Pole 7:30am
27th ~ Fall Picture Day
October
3rd ~ End of IOWA Testing
3rd ~ Pet Blessing at the Church 3:30pm
4th ~ Early Dismissal 11:30am No Lunch Served
14th ~ No School
15th - 16th ~ Walk for the Poor
18th ~ End of 1st Quarter
20th ~ Children's Mass 11am
20th ~ Trunk or Treat 4-6pm
21st -24th ~ Red Ribbon Week
24th ~ Pumpkin Patch
24th ~ Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00 - 8:00pm
25th ~ No School/Parent/Teacher Conferences 8:00am - 12pm
31st ~ Halloween Parties 2pm
Thanks for visiting our Peace, Love, Books- Reading is Groovy Book Fair! Everyone had a groovy time shopping. Thank you Parents & Grandparents for your support! All the proceeds go to running our library catalog system and adding new books to the library.
Thank you Tigers!
Mrs. Fries, Librarian
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.
Picture Day for St Teresa School is scheduled for Friday, Sep 27. This event's Order Code is 88078QF.
Picture Day is coming up on 09/27/2024! Order before Picture Day to receive free shipping to the school. Order online at https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/88078QF.
Jr. St. Vincent DePaul
Hey Grades 5 - 8! Want to spend some time after school every other month working on service projects? If you answered, "Yes!" then JSVDP is the club for you. Click the link below for application and deets!
Meetings
Grades Date
5th and 7th September 17
Place: Mrs. Neville's room
Time: 3:00-3:30
Pickup: Back PC parking lot
6th and 8th October 29
5th and 7th November 19
6th and 8th December 10
5th and 7th January 14
6th and 8th February 4
5th and 7th March 11
6th and 8th April 8
5th and 7th May 13 Hope to see you there!
Mrs. Neville and Mrs. Duncan
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION DUE BY OCTOBER 4th
All volunteers must complete the forms and training listed below by October 4th in order to be allowed to volunteer in classrooms, class parties, field trips, etc. for the 2024-2025 School Year!
Complete the proper forms and Child Protection Training. These forms and training are as follows:
Application for volunteer service
Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System (CANTS) form
Initial Child Protection Training or Refresher
Background check for those who have resided in Illinois less than 5 years.
Application for Volunteer Service
If your child has a field trip before Oct. 4th all forms must be completed and turned in three weeks before the field trip.
We are excited to announce that the CANTS process has moved to an electronic format. Now when you need a CANTS check or need to update the CANTS check, I will initiate a link via the DCFS portal that will be delivered to your email address. This will come from the email address Dcfs.CFS689BackgroundCheck@illinois.gov. Instructions will be included in the email so that you can verify your information and authorize the request. If you see anything incorrect with what I have included, please let me know before you proceed with the authorization, so that I can correct the information and resend you the link.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Jackie
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR AMAZING DONORS WE COULD NOT DO IT WITHOUT YOU!
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 go live: September 15
Team applications close: October 16
Leader interviews start: October 23
Luker applications go live: 11/18 (early bird registration)
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. September 15th, October 20th, November 17th, December 8th, January 26th, February 23rd, March 23rd, May 18th
September 15th
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/5080E4EA5A622A0FF2-50197582-september
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
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