St. Theresa School's eNews Announcements
January 11, 2017


Living In Faith, Growing in Knowledge

Invite friends to come and see what we are all about!
Open House post cards are available in the office for sharing.
Congratulations to our Scholarship Recipients!
Presidential Scholarship, St. Joseph HS
Lancer Achievement Scholarship and Band, Notre Dame HS
Distinguished Scholar, Notre Dame HS
In this Issue
  • Letter from the Principal
  • Calendar  
  • Catholic Schools' Week
  • Basketball Tournament
  • 5K Race Save the Date
  • Tigers In Action
  • Winter Drive - TIA
  • St. Joe's Genetics Visit
  • Three Kings' Day
  • Pre-K Photos
  • Yearbook Available
  • Basketball Camp - Next Monday
  • Photos
  • Helpful Links
  • Helpful Contacts
Letter from the Principal
Dear Saint Theresa School families and friends,
 
Catholic Schools Week is almost here. We are in the process of planning a variety of fun and exciting activities for our students in order to celebrate this special week.
 
I would like that you please make every effort to bring your child to the 9:00 am Mass here at St. Theresa Church on Sunday, January 29th.  All K-8 students need to wear their regular school uniform and sit with their classmates and school buddies in the front pews. A reception will follow in the gym.
 
I would also like to invite all our current parents to the annual Open House on Monday, January 30th, starting at 9:00 am. This will give you an opportunity to visit any classroom in K-8. Please consider inviting a friend or neighbor who may be looking to enroll their children in a new school. A $250.00 tuition bonus will be awarded to you for each family that you help us enroll in our school.
 
On Friday, February 3rd, I am looking forward to hosting "Coffee with the Principal" immediately after the 9:00 am liturgy. Please consider joining me in the library for an important discussion on the 2016-17 registration process, including details on the CEO and the Bishop's Scholarship.
 
Please remember that we need volunteers for our new 5K race scheduled for May 20, 2017. Please see the piece below to contact the event coordinators. With your help, the 5K is going to be a huge success.
 
I wish you a wonderful three day weekend. This coming Monday school will not be in session in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday.

S. Vittoria
School Calendar
The Early Bird Gets the Worm
Does your family need financial aid from the Bishop's Scholarship Fund, School Aid, or CEO Foundation?

Make sure you file your taxes early to be able to apply for these great assistance programs. 

Aid is only available by completing the FACTS tuition assistance application and completing the FACTS enrollment process.
30th Annual Basketball Tournament Is Under Way!
We have 42 teams playing over the next month.  This is one of our biggest fundraisers and our hospitality is well known in the community. 

Remember ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE OPERATING FUND and benefit every family in Saint Theresa School. 

I'd like to thank the parents who have already signed up to volunteer: 

Alan Prendergast
Alana Holden
Debi Pelley
Kyle Pelley
LJ Kreussling
Kathy Brooks
Marcia Mitchell
Theresa Testa
Thomas Tarantino
 Alicia Tuozzoli
Andrea Greene
Arta Sevrani
Bill Richmond
Christina Gunther
Daria Domond
Sandra Wilson
Sue Ennis
The Lieby Family		 Diana Gregory
Gladys Harris
Hitha James
Jessica Melendez
Karla Gallardo
Kimberly Africot
Sandy Alves-Rodrigues
Thomas Greene

I'd also like to thank Alicia Connolly who will be manning our world (well, county) famous kitchen again this year.  

There are still many shifts to be covered ... t o be successful, the tournament needs parents and students to help collect admission fees, sell 50/50 raffle chances, roam around as a security presence during the games, and assist with set up and clean up.  We also need the help of any parents and/or students who know how to run the clock and keep the books during the games.  There are many opportunities to help.  The Tournament runs evenings on Thursdays and Fridays, and all day on Saturdays and Sundays but volunteering is broken into shifts. The final day of the tournament is January 31st.

Our tournament page on VolunteerSpot lists all the jobs that need to be filled for the whole tournament, including descriptions.  This is a great opportunity to get to know other parents and the children in our school community.  

If you can help with the scoreboard table, please email me at basketball@stesonline.org with your availability.
 
Please try to sign up for at least one shift. Most spots require multiple people, so grab a buddy and do it together.  Bring your kids to help ... no one can say no to an adorable child selling 50/50 tickets!

On Your Mark Get Set GO!!!
St. Theresa school community, we are so excited for you to save the date.   Our first annual 5k Road Race to raise money for our school will take place

On  Saturday   May   20th! 

Happy New Year! Shortly we will be announcing the committees and meeting dates related to this AWESOME event!
We are looking for volunteers, w alkers and runners of all ages!!!  

The VolunteerSpot will be open at the end of January.

Any immediate questions can be directed to   Susan Turotsy or Betsey Mezzanotte: hsa@stesonline.org.  Thank you!

Sincerely,
the 5K Committee Chairs
Winter Drive - Ends the 17th!

Now through January 17th!
Taking a Look at Genetics with St. Joe's
Each year the Genetics Class from St. Joe's High School teaches a genetics lesson to students in the 6 th , 7 th  and 8 th  grades as part of their final. St. Theresa's middle school enjoyed the student teaching and the creative ways to engage in learning about genetics. From creating their own finger prints to understanding traits and the double helix of DNA, the students have a new appreciation for what awaits them in their high school experience. Our thanks to Mrs. Ronnow,  Mrs .Cellini, and the St. Joe's students.







Punnett Squares, here we come!
Three Kings' Celebration
Each year in honor of the Epiphany grades K-3 bring in a gift that they received to share with the classmates. The students are able to play in the different grades for this fun afternoon. In the spirit of sharing, this day is one of their favorites.




Thank you Mrs. Mulford for the wonderful photos!
Looking for more Pre-K Photos?
Dear Pre-K 3, 4, & 5 Parents and Children,

Visit St. Theresa Preschool website:
Prekpawprints.com  to view photos taken during the Christmas Party days, special events, classroom activities, as well as, the surprise visitors who stop by to see us!
 
Thanks, Ms. Maggie

Yearbooks Available for Pre-Order. 
Personalization Help Session Feb 8th!

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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