Dear Tiger Families,

I hope this message finds you well and that you all had a wonderful Christmas and a joyful New Year! As we begin a new semester, I’m excited to welcome everyone back to school and look forward to another season of learning, growth, and connection. Here are just a few friendly reminders as we return to school on January 7th.

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 2024-2025 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.

Please check Lost and Found for any missing items. All unclaimed items will be discarded on January 10th, 2025. Please take a moment to stop by before this date.

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

Dear St. Teresa Families,

We’d love your help with a special project this Christmas season!

As we prepare to celebrate the opening of the Holy Doors of St. Peter’s Basilica by Pope Francis on December 24th to mark the Jubilee Year 2025, we’re inviting families to share photos in front of church doors during Christmas Mass.

Here’s how you can participate:

• If your family attends Mass at your parish over the break, snap a photo in front of the church doors.
• If you’re traveling, take a quick family selfie in front of the church doors of the parish you visit!

We’re compiling these photos into a beautiful collection to celebrate this joyous occasion.

Please email your photos to social.media@stteresatigers.org (or send them printed to school when we return in January).

Thank you for helping us make this project extra special. Wishing you all a blessed Christmas and a joyful New Year!

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

7th ~ School Reconvenes

10th ~ 2nd Quarter Report Cards

17th ~ Early Dismissal NO LUNCH/NO EXTENDED CARE

20th ~ NO SCHOOL MLK

21st ~ School Board Meeting 6:30pm Parish Center

25th ~ Everything Under the Sun Sale

26th ~ Catholic Schools Week Kickoff MASS 11am

St. Teresa Open House 1pm - 3pm

27th - 31st ~ Catholic Schools Week

February

7th ~ 3rd Quarter Progress Reports

7th ~ Early Dismissal NO LUNCH/NO EXTENDED CARE

8th ~ St. Teresa School Auction

Visit our auction website at: https://tigerwonderland.givesmart.com

14th ~ Valentine's Day Parties 2pm

15th ~ Father/Daughter Dance

17th ~ No School

23rd ~ Children's Mass 11am

Is your 6th - 8th grade child or students ready for an unforgettable weekend of faith, food, and fellowship? Mark your calendars because the Luke 18 Retreat is happening FEBRUARY 21-23, 2025!

Don’t miss this chance to grow in your faith, make amazing memories, and connect with friends old and new. Let’s make this the best retreat yet!

APPLY NOW and get ready to be part of something truly special!

https://form.jotform.com/elombar/luker-application---luke-18-2025?fbclid=IwY2xjawG7YmZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHbK3Z6qSZEYQcrS3BOu-8MUcB2t8-EvkYcqlp2qvNsYKNw_RwT2u2xs7-A_aem_a3vqvTsntyoVhHkywffjuQ

Meeting Information:

Place: Mrs. Neville's room

Time: 3:00-3:30

Pickup: Back PC parking lot

JSVDP Dates for 2024-2025

Date & Grades

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

Meeting Information:

Place: Ms. O'Dell Room

Time: 7:15 am

Tentative Meeting Dates:

• January 23rd

• February 6th

• February 20th

• March 6th

• March 20th

• April 3rd

• May 1st

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

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

Next match is January 16th at Queen of Peace.

Check out the 3 new events added to February 2025!

Please sign up for upcoming Scholar Bowl meets at the following:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E48A5A928A3FF2-53515751-stteresa

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.

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

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

STAA

Scoreboard Worker Sign UP: (high school or college students)

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BADA62BA7FFC52-51204505-scoreboard

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

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. January 26th, February 23rd, March 23rd, May 18th

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

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!

*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.

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

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.

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