St. Louis Catholic School Newsletter
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A Message from the Principal...
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Dear St. Louis Families,
What a blessing Christmas Break is! It is a reminder to all of us that the most significant event of mankind happened - - the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ! He is the breath of Heaven, the Savior of the world! I pray that all of you enjoy the Christmas break with your family and friends, and I look forward to being back with our students in the new year.
Just a reminder that break begins today and goes through January 2
nd
! The office and buildings are closed throughout the break. We will return to school on January 3rd in grades K-8 (and our preschoolers will return on January 4th).
Please make sure that your calendars are also marked for another short break in January. These days have been noted on the calendar since the summer, but we know that reminders are helpful. We have an 11:30 dismissal on Wednesday, January 16th (there WILL be afterschool EDC that day); and there will be no school on Thursday, January 17th and Friday January 18th. Our teachers will be having diocesan professional development days with a full overnight staff retreat in West Virginia and then the March for Life in Washington, DC. This is followed by no school on Monday, January 21
st
, which is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Because we understand that working families may need some assistance on those unusual days off, there is a Baroody Camp option to be held in McClunn Hall on January 16th and 17th (see
attachment
for sign-up details).
See you in 2019! Peace and Merry Christmas!
Kathleen McNutt
Principal
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Thank you to the Dibella family for the adorable St. Louis student gingerbread people!
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Schedule of Christmas Masses for St. Louis Church
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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: Kim, Knight, Koch (5th & 7th), Koch (1st, 5th & 7th), Kokinda, Kornacki, Krebs, Krut, Larrabee, Lavanga, Lembelembe, and Lentini.
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Annual Fund - 2018 Tax Deductions Still Possible Through PayPal!
For those who wish to make an end-of year donation to the St. Louis School Annual Fund for the 2018 tax year, you can still do so through December 31st through the
PayPal Giving Fund
.
PayPal will add 1% to all donations received through December 31st.
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Spirit Dinner at Primo Family Restaurant - Monday, Jan. 7
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January 7 is very soon after we come back from break. No one will want to cook. Let's eat pizza! Come to
our next Spirit Dinner. This one will be at the popular Primo's restaurant on Belle View Blvd from 5-8 PM. This is a great place to hang out and socialize as we have a private room for our event for everyone to catch up and share their holiday adventures. There will be unlimited salad, drink, and pizza for $10 per person (CASH ONLY). Bring the hungry tweens and teenagers and their friends!
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Silent Auction - "Hawks in the Arts"
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The auction committee is preparing surprise entertainment showcasing “Hawks in the Arts.”
Please send photographs & video clips of our St. Louis Hawks (past & present) in the arts to
hawktion.media@gmail.com
. We are looking for both formal & informal events showcasing Singing, Dancing, Acting. Please see attached
flier
for more details.
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Don't forget!
Individual families are required to track their volunteer hours throughout the school year and to submit them to the PTO Volunteer Coordinators for credit.
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VIRTUS REQUIRED
Volunteers must have completed the VIRTUS training seminar AND have a background check clearance to participate in these volunteer opportunities.
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NON-VIRTUS
Silent Auction Class Baskets
1 item = 1 hour
View Sign Up Genius
here
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Classroom Celebrations
1 item = 1 hour
Various Sign Up Geniuses from room parents
Silent Auction
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Upcoming Events at Bishop O'Connell
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Youth Music Festival
- Saturday, January 5, 9am-3pm. 6th through 8th grade students are invited to participate in a full day of music clinics and performances. This event is free, but registration is required. Participants will get to learn from many different clinicians and work with our students as well.
Click Here to register.
Youth Day for Basketball
- We will be hosting Youth Day for any students K-8th grade. Students are invited to attend a Boys’ and Girls’ basketball game. Students who register in advance will receive a bag, water bottle, and free ticket to the game. You can register for the event here:
http://www.bishopoconnell.org/admissions/how-when-to-visit
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December 2018/January 2019
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Dec. 22-Jan. 2 - Christmas Break
Thursday, Jan. 3 - K-8 Return to School
Monday, Jan. 7 - Spirit Dinner at Primo's, 5-8pm
Tuesday, Jan. 8 - PTO Board Meeting, 7pm
Monday, Jan. 14 - Winter Band & Chorus Concert, 7pm
Tuesday, Jan. 15 - PTO Meeting, 7pm
Wednesday, Jan. 16 - 11:30 Dismissal (PM EDC open)
Thursday, Jan. 17 - No School, Professional Development
Friday, Jan. 18 - No School, March for Life
Monday, Jan. 21 - No School, MLK Day
Wednesday, Jan. 23 - Coffee with the Principal, 8:15am
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