Peek of the Week
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 3-9, 2024
WEEKLY CALENDAR
Sunday, November 3
- Daylight Savings Time Ends. Set Your Clocks Back!
Monday, November 4
- Awareness Day-Adoption/Fostering
Tuesday, November 5
- Election Day
Friday, November 8
- Viking Valor Leadership Awards Presented at Assembly
- 8th Grade ISEE Test
Looking Ahead....
- November 11: Veteran's Day Lunch with a Hero
- November 13: School Picture Retakes
- November 14: Teacher Appreciation Lunch
- November 15: Jr. High Fall Dance
- - SCHOOL NEWS - -
OUR 1ST GRADE SAINTS STOLE THE SHOW AT FRIDAY'S ALL SAINTS MASS!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR HONOR ROLL STUDENTS
IMPORTANT 8TH GRADE DATES TO REMEMBER
ST. THERESA CAMPUS -ISEE TESTING SESSION
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8 AT 8AM
ERB website: www.erblearn.org/families/isee-registration/
Site EVENT CODE : E3RL5H7S
Please complete this form to request records: Report Cards/Standardized Testing from Mrs. Saunders: Record Request
OPEN HOUSES
All Girls:
St. Agnes Academy Oct. 20th
Incarnate Word Academy Nov. 7th
All Boys:
St. Thomas High School Dec. 8th
Strake Jesuit College Prep Dec. 5th
Co-Ed:
St. John XXIII High School Nov. 10th
St. Pius X High School Dec. 15th
ADMISSIONS DEADLINES
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Duchesne Academy
Incarnate Word Academy
St. Agnes Academy
JANUARY 15, 2025
St. John XXIII High School
St. Pius X High School
St. Thomas High School
Strake Jesuit College Prep
HERE'S YOUR SIGN...COMING TO A YARD NEAR YOU!
St. Theresa Catholic School is proud to unveil new spirit yard signs, courtesy of the 8th grade class of 2024. Customize your sign by adding charms for your students’ activities and show your spirit in your neighborhood! All proceeds benefit 8th grade fundraising efforts for their Washington D.C. trip. Click the link below to order yours today!
HELP US REACH OUR ANNUAL FUND GOAL!
In honor of St. Theresa's feast day earlier this month, we embarked on a special period of giving, honoring her radiant spirit of generosity. Inspired by the Little Flower herself, we invite each family to support our Annual Fund. Our goal is to achieve 100% participation, for every offering—no matter the size—holds immense power in nurturing our cherished school community. Let us unite this October to make a lasting impact on our school!
We are grateful to the families who have donated but we still need your help. Will you join the Annual Fund fun today?
To learn more about the annual fund click HERE.
To make your gift or pledge to our St. Theresa Community, please click HERE.
Please follow our social media and text alerts as we update our status as we work towards our goal of 100%.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support.
REMINDER: LUNCH ORDERS DUE EACH WEDNESDAY
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.
SCHOOL PICTURE RETAKES ON NOVEMBER 13 AFTER MASS
School picture retakes are on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 after Mass. This is for picture retakes or students who were absent the day school pictures were taken. Any students needing retakes need to return the entire original packet of photos. Please reach out to: wamphoto@sbcglobal.net or call 713-526-5448 if you have any questions. To order school pictures from November 13, please click on the link below.
DONATE A CAN OPENER TO HELP OUR NEIGHBORS AT CCSC
From November 11-20, donate can openers for our neighbors in need at the Christian Community Service Center. We kindly ask that you send the can openers with your children so they can participate in this worthwhile cause. Thank you for your assistance.
- - PTO NEWS - -
THANK YOU HALLOWEEN STAGE DECOR VOLUNTEERS!
The PTO and Mrs. Rayos would like to thank all of our stage decor volunteers for this year's Halloween festivities! We had a such a good turnout of helpers; they worked over a few days to ensure the stage looked so cute!
2024 VETERANS DAY LUNCH WITH A HERO ON NOVEMBER 11
Please join us on Monday, November 11th for our Veterans Day celebration! We are bringing back our Lunch with a Hero tradition and inviting Veteran friends and guests to join your student(s) for lunch at their designated time. You are welcome to bring lunch for yourself and your student(s) and join them to eat, visit and meet their classmates. Visitors should register HERE and plan to arrive 5 minutes before lunchtime to sign-in at the front desk.
ONE VETERAN AND TWO GUESTS MAY ATTEND FOR EACH STUDENT.
LUNCH SCHEDULE:
PK3-PK4: 10:45-11:15
K-Gr 2: 11:20-11:50
Grades 3-5: 11:55-12:25
Grades 6-8: 12:30-1:45
Thank you and we look forward to a worthwhile event!
FALL TEACHER APPRECIATION LUNCHEON TO OCCUR ON NOVEMBER 14 AT 11:30AM
We are looking for parent volunteers to watch each classroom during the luncheon so that all teachers can attend and enjoy together. Please review the available slots below and sign up. Reminder, you must be CMG Connect certified to be in the classrooms! You are welcome to bring an activity for the kids or reach out directly to the teacher to ask how best to help. Thank you!
LOST & FOUND FULL OF JACKETS, SWEATERS AND MORE
The PTO is reporting that "Lost & Found" is completely full of jackets and sweaters. Please check "Lost & Found" on Fridays during Morning Assembly. You may check it as early as 7:30AM through the end of Assembly. Thank you!
- - VIKING PARENTS' EVENTS - -
ONLY 34 DAYS UNTIL THE ST. THERESA VIKING CUP GOLF TOURNAMENT!
The countdown is on—don’t miss your chance to be part of an incredible day in support of St. Theresa Catholic School! All proceeds go toward supporting our students and providing vital tuition assistance.
Whether you’re playing or sponsoring, there’s still time to get involved. Register today: https://www.sttheresaschool.cc/golf
Let’s make it a day to remember!
STCS ANNUAL GALA COMING BACK TO CAMPUS ON FEBRUARY 21, 2025
GET READY FOR THE 1950'S SCHOOL GALA & AUCTION!
Get Ready for STCS Hopelessly Devoted 1950s School Gala! https://www.sttheresaschool.cc/2025gala
Step back in time and join us for a night of nostalgia at our annual gala on February 21, 2025.
Tickets on Sale Now! Don’t wait—secure your spot for an unforgettable evening of fun, music, and dancing! Purchase your tickets before November 1 to enjoy these exclusive perks:**
VIP Experience with Father Vincent and Principal Fox
Exclusive Appreciation includes Photo Op
One-of-a-Kind Event Keepsake
Take home a unique memento to remember the night!
Reserved Parking for the Event
Enjoy hassle-free parking right at the venue!
5 Free Student Dress Passes
Mark your calendars for this fabulous night February 21, 2025 and don’t miss out on these fantastic perks!
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!
GALA AUCTION COMMITTEE SEEKING DONATIONS
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
REGISTER TODAY TO PARTICIPATE WITH STCS IN 20TH ANNUAL STEPS FOR STUDENTS
- - COMMUNITY NEWS - -
BOYS & GIRLS INVITED TO JOIN CUB PACK 1873
The Cub Pack 1873 had our first meeting last Tuesday and it was a huge success! We are a family pack, which means we are open to boys and girls ages Kinder through 5th grade. More information is available on our website!
https://sites.google.com/view/cubpack1873/home?authuser=0
Cub Scouts is a fun family activity that teaches the Scouts life skills and provides resources for parents to be more activity engaged in their child's development.
ST. THOMAS HS HOSTING CODING CAMP ON NOVEMBER 2
The St. Thomas High School Computer Science Honor Society is hosting a fall Coding Camp for elementary and middle school students. The date is Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 9:00am-12:00pm. Registration is now open!
JOIN IWA OPEN HOUSE ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17
Incarnate Word Academy invites your family to its Open House on Sunday, November 17th from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is a unique chance to explore our campus, meet our dedicated faculty and students, and experience the programs and supportive sisterhood that make IWA a wonderful place for young women to grow. Learn about our Young Leaders Program, Robotics and STEM opportunities, and college prep resources to help your student succeed in college and beyond.
RSVP today to help us prepare for your visit! Walk-ins are welcome too! We look forward to welcoming you to our IWA community!
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
FACTS (ParentsWeb)
You will be able to see your child's:
Homework assignments
Attendance
School Directory
Reminders
FACTS Account