St. Louis Catholic School Newsletter
January 19, 2018
A Message from the Principal...
Dear St. Louis Families,
 
Last week, the 2018 school family directories were sent home through "Friday Folders".  You may not realize it, but it is an arduous process these days to complete and get approval for the various pieces of information that go into the directory - - just ask Mrs. Matheis and Mrs. Fiesel!  I am grateful for the time and energy that they provide in order for our families to be more connected, and I hope that you will find the directory to be one more way to enter fully into the St. Louis School family.  Before we know it, the 2019 directory will be in production! On that note, we will be mailing re-registration letters to all of our families next week. It contains 2018-19 tuition and re-registration paperwork which is due in the office on March 1st. Please let us know in the office if you don't receive yours by the end of next week.
 
Today, the National March for Life takes place on the mall.  Whether you are on the mall, at work, or at home, please join us as we pray for the unborn, for all of life, and for all expectant mothers.  I am blessed to bring 33 of our 8 th graders to the March this year - - our biggest 8 th grade group yet!  And I am grateful to our youth minister, Tiffany Lambert who helped in planning our itinerary. Our parish continues its great tradition of hosting traveling groups for the March, and this year is no exception - - St. Michael's School from Worthington, Ohio and a group from Raleigh, NC will be staying in parish buildings this weekend.  It is with joy that we share our space and join in prayer and community!      
 
We are a week away from the national celebration of Catholic Schools Week (Jan. 28-Feb. 3)! Please see the flyer in this week's folder with details for that week... tape it to your frig, hang it on your bulletin board, find a visible space to be able to keep up with the many events of that week!

Peace,

Kathleen McNutt
Principal
Weekly Prayer Intentions
Each day our school community prays for the intentions of our families. This week the following families were included in our prayers: McCabe, McCarthy, McCliggott, McGinley, McGinn, McGuckin, McGuire, and McNutt.
School Announcements
Stay Connected - Follow Us on Social Media!
Coffee with the Principal - Tuesday, Jan. 23
Join Mrs. McNutt for coffee and conversation on Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 8:15am in the school cafeteria. Younger siblings welcome.
Reminders About the Flu
  • Symptoms include: fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills, fatigue and sometimes vomiting and diarrhea
  • The Flu may be spread by shedding the virus from 1 day before getting sick to 5 to 7 days after.
  • However, children and people with weakened immune systems can shed virus for longer, and may be still contagious past 5 to 7 days of flu illness, especially if they still have symptoms.
It is not too late to receive the Flu vaccine!
Please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/season/current.htm  for more information

REMINDER: K-8 Sibling Applications Due February 15
If you have an incoming sibling for Kindergarten (that doesn't attend St. Louis Preschool), or if you have an incoming sibling who would be transferring into grades 1-8 from another school, St. Louis School applications  must be submitted no later than February 15, 2018 for priority sibling consideration.
 
Application packets may be picked up in the school office or downloaded from the school website at: www.stlouisschool.org/apps/pages/applicationforms
St. Louis Preschool - 2018-19 Registration
St. Louis Preschool registration for the 2018-2019 school year begins in February on the following dates:
  • Feb 5th for current St. Louis Preschooler Families
  • Feb 6th for current St. Louis Elementary families
  • Feb 7th for St. Louis parishioners
  • Feb 8th for the community-at-large
  • Registration is ongoing until classes are full
St. Louis Preschool offers a state-licensed, half-day program with classes for three-year-olds and four-year-olds (turning three and four by Sept. 30, 2018). School Open Houses will be held on Sunday, January 28 th from 10am-1pm and Tuesday, January 30 th from 9am-11am, and additional tours for the preschool can be arranged through the preschool registrar. Additional  information is attached. Folders are available in the front office of the school, and there is a preschool tab on the school website at www.stlouisschool.org. You are also welcome to contact preschool registrar, Dare Hurley, at 703-768-7732 or [email protected]. We look forward to sharing our wonderful program with you!
Parenting the Positive Discipline Way Class
Facilitated by Julianne Reilly, MSW and Donna Zientek, LCSW, this 6-week interactive class for parents of preschoolers through teenagers will be held Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm, February 13-March 20.

To register, visit https://stlouisparentingclass.eventbrite.com or call the St. Louis School Office. For more information, please see the attached flyer.
Comfy Clothes $1 Tag Day January 25 to Benefit Service Dogs of Virginia
During Catholic Schools Week this year, St. Louis students will have an opportunity to see service dogs in action! An afternoon assembly will feature a guest speaker from Service Dogs of VA and at least one of her canine friends in training! 

Service Dogs of VA does not charge the individuals who receive a service dog. Instead the organization works on a "pay it forward" model and raises money through many fundraisers to support the cost to train the dogs. St. Louis School will be participating in "paying it forward," with a TAG DAY, sponsored by the Student Council, with all proceeds going directly to Service Dogs of VA! For more information, please see the attached flyer.
Family Code Night on January 30th is FULL
St. Louis Band Trip
Please see the attached flyer for information on this year's band trip to Busch Gardens on May 25th.
Yearbook News!
To order a yearbook or upload photos for the yearbook, visit Pictavo Community at
www.commpe.pictavo.com. Use Google Chrome for best results. Please see the flyer for more information.
QUICKLINKS
PTO
PTO BOARD
Sharon Moss, President   [email protected]
Carolyn Koch, Vice President   [email protected]
Beth Burke, Secretary   [email protected]
Melissa McGuire, Treasurer    [email protected]
Catholic Schools Week  January 28 - February 3

Praise, PJs and Pastries - Wednesday, Jan. 31
If you would like to provide additional items for this treat, or help in the halls in the morning during set-up, please use this sign up: 

Community Service Day - Wednesday, Jan. 31
During Catholic School's week, students will be assembling 100 toiletry bags for residents at Carpenter's Shelter.  If you would like to join us in this community service effort, please use this sign-up for toiletry and/or volunteer donations.  
Silent Auction Donations & Volunteering
Similar to the wise men in search of the Christ child, the Silent
Auction committee is in search of donations and assistance for the
upcoming auction on February 3rd, 2018. Please see the attached letter and flyer for more information. Contact Emily Chuma at [email protected] with any questions or concerns.

Are you in need of volunteer hours? The Silent Auction is here to help! We have everything from greeters to decoration crews...and if you sign up for the Clean Up Crew, you get DOUBLE hours!!!  Please check out the sign up genius to register for your spot today!
Bake Sale - Sunday, Jan. 28
The PTO will be holding its next Bake Sale after all Masses on Sunday, January 28. Volunteers are needed to donate baked goods and to work the sale from 8am-2pm. Sign up links are below. For more information, contact Carolyn Fortes [email protected].

Parish & Community
Aldersgate Church Community Theater - Seussical, Jr.
Aldersgate Church Community Theater is putting on a production of the musical Seussical Jr.  It opens January 12th and runs through January 21st. There are three St. Louis students in the cast: Isabella Spooner (6th grade); Nora Hixson (5th grade); and Ian Hixson (3rd grade).  For more information and tickets, visit   https://acctonline.org/current-show/
St. John Paul the Great HS - Upcoming Middle School Events
  • 3v3 Soccer Tournament - January 27    Calling all soccer students in Middle School thru 9th  grade: you are invited to participate in the annual JP 3v3 Soccer Tournament. The indoor JP 3v3 is a great opportunity for soccer players of all skill levels to come sharpen skills, work with JP soccer coaches and players, and have a great time during the cold blustery days of January! See the attached flyer for more information.
     
  • 7th Annual Band & Choir Festival - January 27  All Middle School musicians are invited to participate. For more information, please see the attached flyer.
UPCOMING CALENDAR EVENTS

Please refer to the school calendar on the website for additional information. Subscribe to the calendar to automatically receive all of the latest updates.

Jan. 22 - Winter Band & Chorus Concert, 7pm
Jan. 23 - Coffee with the Principal, 8:15am
Jan. 26 - End of 2nd Quarter
Jan. 28 - Catholic Schools Week Mass, 8:45am
Jan. 28 - Open House for Prospective Families, 10am-1pm
Jan. 30 - Open House for Prospective Families, 9am-11am
Jan. 28 - Feb. 3 - Catholic Schools Week
Feb. 3 - PTO Silent Auction, 6-10pm
St. Louis Catholic School
2901 Popkins Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306
Principal: Kathleen McNutt
Phone: 703-768-7732
www.stlouisschool.org
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