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Letter from the Principal
Dear Tiger Families,
We warmly invite you to join us this Sunday, October 20th, for a Special Mass in honor of the 25th Anniversary of St. Joseph's Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel. Please join us as Bishop McGovern celebrates mass at St. Teresa Church at 11:00 am in honor of this special occasion.
This past Wednesday, our school community gathered for a special and heartwarming event—a Living Rosary in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, as we celebrate the month of October, traditionally dedicated to her.
October, known as the Month of Mary, is a time when Catholics around the world are encouraged to turn their hearts toward Our Lady through the prayer of the Rosary. The Living Rosary brought this devotion to life in a unique and profound way.
Next week is Red Ribbon Week, and we are excited to participate in this important event focused on promoting healthy, drug-free lifestyles. Be sure to check the flier and follow us on social media to see what fun activities and themes are planned for each day!
Special Events:
Thursday, October 24th: Students will have the opportunity to pick a pumpkin from Perpetual Help’s Pumpkin Patch! We thank Perpetual Help for providing this, so that St. Teresa students can enjoy choosing their very own pumpkin to take home.
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. If you haven't yet scheduled a conference with your child's teacher, please reach out to them as soon as possible.
During these conferences, report cards and IOWA test scores will be distributed, providing a chance to review your child's progress and discuss ways to support their continued growth.
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
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
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
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
Scholar Bowl
First Scholar Bowl practice will be next
Wednesday, October 23rd from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
in Mrs. Janes’ classroom for 7/8th graders.
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.
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!
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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)