St. Theresa School's eNews Announcements
November 16, 2016


Fourth Grade Celebrates Traditional Thanksgiving

Police Coloring Contest Winners Receive Awards
In this Issue
  • Letter from the Principal
  • Calendar 
  • Annual Fund
  • Nurse Notes
  • Dress Down Day
  • Bake Sale
  • Thanksgiving Food Drive 
  • Breakfast with Santa
  • Basketball Tournament 
  • Photo Retakes
  • Art Smart Program
  • Veteran's Day Observations
  • Fourth Grade Thanksgiving
  • Tech Talk Gr 7-8
  • Invitations
  • Photos
  • Important links
Letter from the Principal
Dear Saint Theresa School Families and Friends,
 
As we approach another Thanksgiving, I wish to extend my heartfelt gratitude for all your support and cooperation throughout the year.
 
As we reflect on the true meaning of the upcoming holiday season, I am reminded that Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life.
 
Please join me in thanking the Lord for our school community that brings us together each day and for the blessing of an amazing student body.
 
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving break!

Salvatore Vittoria  
Principal
School Calendar
Virtus Training for Volunteers at St. Theresa's
A Reminder that all volunteers must be Virtus trained.  For your convenience there will be a session here at St. Theresa School.

Saturday, November 19th @ 9:00 AM.

To register, please go to  www.virtusonline.org, choose Bridgeport, CT Diocese and find the class you would like to attend. You may also register at the school at the session that morning.

If your Virtus certification is over 5 years old, you must get re-certified.  This can be done by logging into your account at  www.virtusonline.org.

If you should need assistance, please do not hesitate to call the office at  203-268-3236.

Thank you!
St. Theresa Annual Fund Campaign Launched
The Annual Fund Campaign has official launched with letters having been sent out to our alumni, parents and the community.  We are challenging our parents to support the fund with a minimum donation of $25.  Please keep in mind that this tax deductible donation combined with all the other generous donations help bridge the gap between how much is collected as tuition and what it actually costs to run the school.  I ask that you prayerfully consider what your family can afford to donate to the Annual Fund.  Thank you.
Nurse Notes - Flu Shots
I t's that time of the year again - Flu Season! Parents, we encourage you to get your children vaccinated against the flu.

A special reminder to the Pre- School Parents: your child must receive the flu vaccination before December 31st.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Folchick, RN
8th Grade Bake Sale!
Support the 8th grade and enjoy a yummy treat from the bake sale.  All items made by Mrs. Connelly.

November 17th & 18th  
Chocolate Chip, Sugar Cookies and Brownies are $1 each.
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Please remember to bring in your items for the food drive by Thursday.  

Please also remember to bring a dollar or two for the Stop and Shop cards, which will be used to purchase all of the fresh items, such as turkeys.
- Breakfast with Santa - 
Volunteers Needed by Nov. 23rd to make this event possible!










All volunteers must be VIRTUS trained.  
Coming Soon from the HSA - Spirit Wear!  Keep your eyes open!
St. Theresa's 30th Annual Basketball Tournament
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Tournament will be played during the month of January.  Invitation letters have been mailed to all Catholic Schools in the Dioceses.  Now it's time for us to get to work!

Please email basketball@stesonline.org with your contact information and if you are interested in volunteering and/or committee members.
Thank you.
Photo Retake / Absentee Day -  December 6th
Who Should Go on Absentee/Retake Day:
  • Any student not satisfied with original portrait - Return your complete package minus the class picture to the photographer on retake day.
  • Any student who was absent on the original day whether you are purchasing a package or not.
  • Any student who did not purchase on the original day and would like to purchase a package.  Order forms are available in the school office approximately one week prior to retake day.
  • Or online at mylifetouch.com  -- picture day id: EJ116092Q1
Any questions, please call Lifetouch at 203-735-5933.
An Evening of Creativity!
To register & submit payment, visit www.artsmartstudiomonroe.com.
Registration closes 12/8, with space limited to 24 artists.
Don't delay registration...A minimum of 12 registered participants is required no later than 12/2 for this event to run.
 
Questions? Contact Kathy Vincent at kathy@artsmartstudiomonroe.com
Visit Facebook/ArtSmart Studio Monroe to view images of recent projects.
Middle School Religion Classes Celebrate our Veterans
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On Veterans Day, Mr. A's Religion classes honored several of our nation's veterans by writing cards to them. Each student was assigned a veteran. In their cards, the students thanked the veteran for their service to our nation. Students wrote to veterans from World War II and the Korean War, and were glad to have the opportunity to those who risked their lives for our freedom. Through this project, students learned the importance of Veterans Day and the significance that all veterans have on our nation.
Fourth Grade Celebrates the First Thanksgiving
The fourth graders enjoyed their annual Thanksgiving Feast. After a delicious lunch with all of the traditional Thanksgiving foods, they were enlightened by Mr. Anthony D'Ostillio, who has an amazing collection of Native American artifacts.  He also has created replicas of ceremonial headdresses. The students were able to try these on as well as bustles.  He shared his display of arrowheads, moccasins, pouches, and other wonderful treasures. It was a wonderful day for the class.







Pre-K Learns about Running for President



 
Tech Talk
The middle school is just completing their unit on Digital Citizenship.  In this feature the 7th grade will be sharing D.C. vocabulary and the 8th grade will share their marketing campaigns to increase D.C. awareness.
By Angeles Olivera

By Tyler Benevides
Recent Photos for Viewing and Downloading
Here are the Dropbox links to recent school photos.  Photos will be available for two weeks from posting date.  Download any photos you would like to keep for your family or personalized yearbook pages. 
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