Thank you for completing the Online Registration Process and submitting the Annual Enrollment form for the 2019-20 school year. You will be billed the $350 registration fee, which is due by March 10, 2019. Students will have completed the online course enrollment process by Friday, March 8. Both students and parents may log into PowerSchool to review courses selected. Please keep in mind that schedules are made available to you in early August.
Congratulations to the three nominees for Academy Woman from the Class of 2019:
Brooke El
dridge, Jane Kincaid,
and
Gabby Staker.
These young women reflect the highest ideals that St. Teresa's Academy instills in its students. They are shining stars among many stars at STA! The Academy Woman presentation will be made at the Awards Assembly on April 30, 2019.
Barb McCormick
Principal for Academic Affairs
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Upcoming Events:
March 1, 2019
FAIR Applications Due
Scholarship Applications Due
Women's Symposium
March 5, 2019
Mother Evelyn O'Neill Ceremony
March 6, 2019
Ash Wednesday Mass
March 7, 2019
Freshman & Sophomore Online Course Enrollment
Incoming Freshman Course Enrollment Night
March 8, 2019
Junior Online Course Enrollment
End of 3rd Quarter
Reader's Theatre Performance of
SEVEN
March 12-13, 2019
Accreditation Team Visit
March 13, 2019
Senior Class Mass
March 14, 2019
Parent/Daughter Mass/Adoration
State of School Address
March 15-24, 2019
Spring Break
March 27, 2019
Junior Class Mass
Sophomore Family College Planning Night
March 28, 2019
Women's Circle of Giving Grant Review Meeting
March 31, 2019
Mother-Daughter Luncheon & Senior Fashion Show
April 19-22, 2019
Easter Break
May 19, 2019
Graduation
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2019-20 Tentative Calendar Dates (for planning purposes):
August 16, 2019
Orientation for all grades
August 19, 2019
First day of class
November 27-29, 2019
Thanksgiving Vacation
December 16-20, 2019
Semester Exams
January 8, 2020
Start of Interim Week
March 13-22, 2020
Spring Break
May 17, 2020
Graduation
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Spring sports fees will be billed on the upcoming April statement and will be due April 10.
All accounts must be current in order for your daughter's schedule and course selections for the 2019-20 school year to be finalized.
For seniors, your account must be paid in full for your daughter to receive her graduation materials and to participate in Class Day on May 15, 2019. Final transcripts will be held for any delinquent accounts.
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France Trip – June 2020!
Informational Meeting: Wednesday, March 6, at 6:30 p.m. in M203
To paraphrase Hemingway:
“If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young [person], then wherever you go for the rest of your life it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast.”
Please contact
Alice Amick
, French Teacher, to learn about the 8-day
"Paris in Depth"
Trip
planned for
mid-June, 2020
. The trip is designed for STA students (including students
not
taking French) and parents who enjoy exploring
art, architecture, culture, literature, and history
. We will get to know Paris and its iconic monuments, neighborhoods and heritage sites such as the Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay. Day trips to Versailles and to the provincial Loire Valley (with visits to Chartres Cathedral and the Château of Chenonceau) will provide a broader vision of France. Merci!
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Incoming Freshman Course Enrollment
Thursday, March 7
3:30-6:00 p.m. in the Goppert Center
Visit the Star Shop before or after registration to be fitted for and order uniforms, plus shop for awesome STA spirit wear.
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Prepped and Ready: Parenting into the Teen Years Presentation
March 7, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, 8788 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Dr. Shayla Sullivant, MD, DCAACAP, is partnering with the community to empower parents with information to prevent some of the painful experiences that she has witnessed. There are steps that can be taken as parents that make a difference, such as addressing problems
before
they become too big. Presentation topics include: self-care, eating disorder prevention, screen time, substance use (including vaping), suicide prevention, and home safety. Limited seats are available.
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Reader's Theatre Series:
SEVEN
Friday, March 8, 7:30 p.m.
M&A Auditorium
General Admission: $5; Reserved Seats: $10
A collaboration of seven award-winning women playwrights,
SEVEN
is based on personal interviews with seven women leaders of the Vital Voices Global Partnership network who have triumphed over huge obstacles to create major changes in human rights in their home countries. In the seven interwoven stories, you'll see the commonality of challenge and of bravery, as you experience each fascinating true story.
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Dads and Daughters Serving the Dear Neighbor
Saturday, March 9
9:00-11:00 a.m.
Giving the Basics, 927 S. 7th St., Kansas City, KS
Attire: Comfortable work clothing; closed-toe shoes required
The St. Joseph's Society and Healthy Living Club will host a Dignity Drive the week of March 4. Students will be asked to bring personal hygiene items for Giving the Basics. This nonprofit organization provides the necessities of life that most people take for granted, such as laundry soap, shampoo, deodorant, toilet paper, and other personal care hygiene products.The drive will culminate with a day of service to the dear neighbor on March 9. Volunteer space is limited. Please
click here
to sign up and to access the necessary adult and volunteer waivers.
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Dine to Donate at Jasper's Restaurant
Wednesday, March 20
1201 W 103rd St, Kansas City, MO
Benefit the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet by enjoying a delicious lunch or dinner at Jasper's Restaurant on March 20. Twenty percent of all sales will be donated to the good works of the Sisters. Grazie!
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Join STA Mothers in the Circle!
March 28, 2019
6:00 p.m.
Windmoor Center
The Women’s Circle of Giving is filled with philanthropic women who come together to help fund projects not covered by STA’s operating budget. Half of the funds are distributed to STA families in financial crisis, while the remaining half is available to faculty and staff members who apply for grants.
By pooling their funds, the WCG members maximize their philanthropic efforts. Every member has an equal say in where the funds are awarded. The grant application review meeting will be held on
Thursday, March 28
(you need not be present to vote).
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Mother-Daughter Luncheon & Senior Fashion Show
Sunday, March 31
Kansas City Marriott Downtown, Marriott Tower-Basie Ballroom (200 W. 12th St., K.C., MO)
11:00 a.m. Cash Soft Drink Bar and Photos
12:00 Noon Luncheon
Register online by clicking
here
.
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Linger Over Breakfast
Healing the Universe One Plant at a Time
Saturday, April 6
Doors open at 8:30 a.m. for breakfast
Program 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Windmoor Center
Sister Amy Hereford, founding member of Dogtown Ecovillage in St. Louis and author of
Egotown Ecovillage Green Book,
will be the featured presenter. Sr. Amy's book illustrates earth-saving tips from seed-saving, gardening, and composting to home-energy audits and bee-keeping. Her presentation will shed light on how we can also help save the universe—one plant at a time.
Click
here
for more information and to sign up.
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Stars Walk-of-Fame and Color Throw
The annual Walk-of-Fame and Color Throw will be held on Friday, April 26. Students will be putting on their walking shoes to support the school's financial aid programs and the Emergency Fund, which supports STA families in financial crisis.
Here's how it works: Students were given twelve remittance envelopes to fill out with valid names and addresses of family and/or friends who would be willing to support St. Teresa's Academy. The envelopes will provide event details and a donation request.
To participate in the event: Your daughter will need to 1) address and return to STA a minimum of five envelopes OR 2) buy out of the program with an $80 donation. Students who return all twelve envelopes will win great prizes!
Addressed remittance envelopes should be returned to STA in the large white student envelope and dropped in the Walk-of-Fame bins in the front halls of M&A or Donnelly. Please remind your daughter to circle her shirt size. Rain date: Monday, April 29.
We look forward to another very fun day for the students and a successful fundraiser for the school! Those not participating in the fundraiser will go to study hall during the event.
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Grandparents' Day
Sunday, May 5
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Your daughter's grandparents' (or special friend's) address is needed to ensure they receive an invitation to this beautiful event.
Please click
here
to sign up.
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The St. Teresa's Academy Golf Classic
Monday, May 13, 2019
Country Club of Leawood
Call your friends now and put together a team. Both men and women are invited to join us for a day of golfing fun! If interested, contact the STA Development Office at 816-501-0385 or
sralph@stteresasacademy.org
.
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National Honor Society (NHS)
The Star Chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) welcomed 52 new members at its Induction Ceremony on February 5. In addition, the chapter recognized 52 returning members for their continued academic excellence, outstanding character, leadership, and service to STA and the community. For a complete list of members and information on the next selection cycle, click
here.
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STA National Merit Finalist and Commended Student Named
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Senior
Gabby Staker
was named a National Merit Finalist. Gabby scored in the top one percent of students taking the PSAT test last fall. She is one of 15,000 students nationwide to receive this honor.
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Senior
Nicole Ficklin
was named a National Merit Commended Student by placing in the top 50,000 of test taker on the PSAT last October.
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STA Succeeds at DECA District Competition
Nine out of 10 STA students medaled in their event
at the DECA District Competition
.
DECA is a nonprofit student organization designed to prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.
To compete, students took a 100-question test and completed 1-2 role plays. A role play has a scenario and problem to solve. Their placing in the competition is based on both the test and role play scores. Critical thinking, real-world problem solving, and professional communicating are all wrapped in one!
Five out of 10 students moved on to compete at the state level.
Congratulations to all the DECA competitors. Bolded names are state-bound.
Lizzie Concannon & Aryanna Wyatt
- 1st place - Entrepreneurship Team Decision Making
Phoebe Burke
- 1st place - Principles of Marketing
Caitlin Lester & Cozy Viles - 5th place (2nd alternate) - Buying & Merchandising Team Decision
Liv Richardson
- 6th place - Hotel & Lodging Management
Annie Kelley
- 7th place - Apparel and Accessories Marketing
Kate Schaefer & Lauren Scofield - 7th place - Marketing Management Team
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Senior Honored by WDAF Fox 4 Award
Senior
Julia Kerrigan
was selected for WDAF Fox 4's Reaching for Excellence honor. Julia was nominated by a member of the Faith Always Wins Foundation. Her accomplishments include: former member of the Youth Board at the Kansas City Interfaith Youth Alliance (KCIYA), editor-in-chief of
The Dart
, French and math tutor, Inclusion Project member, and National Honor Society member. Julia's interview with WDAF News Anchor, Dhomonique Ricks
(pictured with Julia)
aired on February 24 during the 9:00 p.m. news.
Click here
to watch Julia's special story.
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Students Test their Chinese Speaking Skills
In January of 2019, sophomores
Simone Kuo
(pictured) and
Morgan Mos
were awarded fourth place in the 9-12 Grades Division of the 2019 Year of the Pig Kansas City Chinese Speech Contest for Youth, University Students, and Adults. The competition is sponsored by The Confucius Institute of the University of Kansas in partnership with The Center for East Asian Studies of the University of Kansas and The Kansas City Chinese American Association. Contestants composed original speeches, and memorized and delivered them in Mandarin Chinese without notes, printed
materials, or PowerPoint.
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Third Annual Women's Symposium Exposes Students to Enlightening Topics
On March 1, freshman and sophomore students will spend a powerful day learning from experts on a wide range of social justice and women's issues. Students will choose from 23 breakout sessions led by experts from a variety of organizations and corporations. Topics include: Domestic Violence by SafeHome, Leadership in Sports by Win for KC, Economic Justice by The Grooming Project, Equal Pay by the Women's Foundation of Greater Kansas City, and the Opioid Crisis by First Call.
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FBLA Competition Awards
On February 6, 57 STA students competed in the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) district competition. The following FBLA members placed in the event. The asterisk indicates those that qualified for the state competition.
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Abby Farmer, Morgan Mos, & Elizabeth Torrey - 1st - Graphic Design*
Anna Lack - 1st - Introduction to FBLA*
Ella Norton - 1st - Journalism*
Anna Albritton & Georgia Winfield - 2nd - Business Plan
Anna Albritton, Anne Chapman, Mary Massman, Anna Swanson, & Georgia Winfield - 2nd - Parliamentary Procedure Team
Julia Flores - 2nd - Journalism*
Morgan Mos - 2nd - Introduction to Business*
Sydney Waldron - 2nd - Sales Presentation
Noel Busch, Sophie Harlan, & Anna Lack - 3rd - Broadcast Journalism
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Sophia Durone - 3rd - Job Interview
Mary Kate Gallagher - 3rd - Introduction to Business Procedures*
Sophia Durone - 4th - Journalism*
Jacqueline Hawley, Brynne Kelley, & Morgan Saxe - 4th - Management Decision Making
Annie Kelley - 4th - Digital Video Production
Hattie McLane - 4th - Introduction to Business Procedures*
Anna Swanson - 4th - Client Service
Marie Bruck, Erin Graham, & Evelyn O'Reilly - 5th - Social Media Campaign
Mary Diamond & Kate Schaefer - 5th - Public Service Announcement
Morgan Saxe - 5th - Introduction to Business Communication*
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Hispanic Honor Society Gives Back
Every year, members of the Hispanic Honor Society organize a fundraiser. This year, the students collected over five hundred pieces of clothing to donate to Catholic Charities.
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STA Student Honored for Computer Aspirations
Senior
Annabelle Colombo
was recognized as a
2019 Honorable Mention recipient of the NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing – Western Missouri and Kansas Affiliate. Winners were acknowledged for their outstanding aptitude and interest in technology and computing, leadership ability, academic history, and plans for post-secondary education. NCWIT is the National Center for Women & Information Technology, a nonprofit coalition of over 450 prominent corporations, academic institutions, government agencies, and nonprofits working to improve U.S. innovation, competitiveness, and workforce sustainability by increasing women's participation in IT.
Annabelle was recognized along with 40 other high school women at an award ceremony and reception at Kauffman Conference Center on February 8. 2019.
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The Windmill Project Gains National Attention
The 2018-2019 academic year welcomed the launch of STA's new Research & Design Elective Series with The Windmill Project. Led by an interdisciplinary team of STA faculty, as well as professional mentors Dr. Julieta Giraldez (National Renewable Energy Lab) and Dr. Melissa Cano (Colorado School of Mines), students will design, prototype, and assess windmill structures to reduce the energy footprint of the STA campus.
The Windmill Project caught the eye of
NBC Learn,
an online video library with 90 years of news footage, award-winning featured series, and current events designed to engage and inspire students. During the students' Colorado visit, they will be interviewed and filmed by a news crew from this educational outlet of NBC News.
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eCYBERMISSION Expo
The entire 168-member STA freshman class participated in this year’s eCYBERMISSION competition. In teams of three to four, students chose, researched, designed, created prototypes, and tested a solution to a problem in their community. Samples of their innovative projects include:
- Lab Rats – a mouthguard that changes color when head impact reaches a dangerous level
- The Hippie GRIPies – a pencil grip with a built-in fidget device to create an outlet for kids with ADHD
- MasterMinds – environmentally friendly ash pellets to replace snow salt
Projects from the 46 teams have been submitted to the organization’s virtual judging process, which will take place March 13-27. The eCYBERMISSION Expo, scheduled for February 27, was cancelled due to inclement weather.
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Black History Month Recap
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STA celebrated Black History Month through a series of wonderful events hosted by The Black Student Coalition. The events and initiatives were available for all students, faculty, and staff to enjoy and learn about the importance of Black History and how contributions have shaped the Black Experience in America. Each week was given a theme to cover a wide array of topics. While some events had to be cancelled due to weather, the entire STA Community (students, faculty, and staff alike) enjoyed and engaged in the planned activities.
Black Lives Matter
February 4-8
Black History Month was kicked off with Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action. This was a time set aside to affirm all black identities by centering black voices, empowering students, and teaching about black experiences beyond slavery.
- Continuing the Conversation: Ideas and questions were discussed surrounding The Hate U Give movie, the Black Lives Matter Movement and its principles, Riots vs. Protests, etc.
- Justice Gatson of the American Civil Liberties Union and Adam Arredondo, CEO of Kansas City StartUp, helped drive the conversation towards a productive conclusion.
- The 13 Principles of the Black Lives Matter Movement were displayed in the M&A entrance.
Education
February 11-15
The history of education in America as it relates to Black Culture and the rise and importance of Historically Black Colleges/Universities
- STA graduate Holly Jenkins-Long was welcomed. Holly graduated from Howard University in Washington, D.C., and now works for Congressman Emanuel Cleaver.
- At the entrance to the Donnelly Hall, students were invited to view the Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter accounts of the past featuring Black people who’ve made invaluable contributions to American Culture.
Civil Rights and Social Justice
February 18-22
A chance to reflect on a time that is not far removed from where we are now. This week focused on how the Black Experience in America is still being shaped by the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960’s.
- Connecting Past with Present: Only seven generations have passed from slavery and two generations from the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960’s. The Black Student Coalition and Kansas City native, journalist, and Civil Rights Activist, Michelle Johnson, took a deeper look into the past and connected it with the present to empower all to stand up for justice.
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Summer Enrichment Programs
on college campuses are listed on the
STA website
. New information is added weekly. Programs vary by content, length, cost, etc.
Freshman Parents
- Freshmen will receive their PreACT scores and original test book through freshman seminar this spring. They will also receive a brief introduction to the college search and planning process.
Sophomore Parents
- Please mark your calendars for
Wednesday, March 27, at 7:00 p.m. in the M&A Auditorium
. Parents and sophomores are strongly encouraged to attend the College Planning Kick-Off Night. Sophomores registered with Naviance, an online college planning tool, in late February and parents will be given information and registration codes at the evening program.
Junior and Senior Parents
- Please refer to your individual March College Planning News for information regarding ACT & SAT, deadlines, scholarships, and much more. If you are not receiving monthly College Planning News on the first of each month, please email
Debi Hudson
to be added to the list.
Senior Parents
- Please forward copies of ALL scholarship letters (not just those you plan to accept) to
Debi Hudson
.
AP Exams
- May 6-17. Check the school calendar for dates and times. These are national dates and times with no late arrivals or changes. Further details about exams will be shared with students in April.
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STA Be You Week
March 11-14
Be You Week, formerly Kindness Week, is fast approaching and preparations have begun for a fun week with some special events! Be You Week is brought to you by your STA REbeL Chapter.
Each day REbeL members will host events that will focus on spreading REbeL's message of self-acceptance, and changing our definition of beauty... by just Being YOU!!!
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2019 Scholastic Arts Awards
Congratulations to the following students, whose artistic efforts have been recognized by the 2019 Scholastic Arts Awards in the Missouri Art Region.
Gold Keys
The very best works submitted to local programs. Gold Key works are automatically considered for national-level recognition.
Sophia Durone - Photography
Helena Berger
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Design
Adelle Quick
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Fashion
Caroline Reynolds
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Design
Silver Keys
Stand-out works submitted to local programs that demonstrate exceptional ability.
Charlotte Baker - Design
Harper Dziedzic - Design
McKenzie Heffron - Design
Olivia Michka - Painting
Honorable Mention
Accomplished works submitted to local programs showing great skill and potential.
Grace Ashley
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Drawing and Illustration
Grace Ashley
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Design
Lizzie Concannon
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Digital Art
Mary Grace Kaplan
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Glass & Ceramics
Grace Marshall
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Fashion
Olivia Michka
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Painting (2 Awards)
Grace Patenaude
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Digital Art
Natalie Rovello
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Drawing and Illustration
Sophia Shugart
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Design
Caroline Stuckey
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Design
Ally Terry
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Mixed Media
Ally Terry
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Printmaking
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STA Senior Selected as Finalist for Art Award
Senior
Grace Coleman
has been selected as a finalist in the Arts Council of Johnson County's Shooting Stars Awards Program. The Shooting Stars Program honors Johnson County high school students for achievement in the literary, performing, and visual arts through recognition and college scholarships. Grace has been recognized for her ceramic teapot, submitted to the Three-Dimensional Art category. Award recipients will be honored in an exhibition and awards ceremony at the Shooting Stars Gala at the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art on Sunday, April 7. At the the Gala, nine first-place scholarships of $1,400 each, nine second-place scholarships of $700 each, and nine teacher honorariums of $350 each will be awarded.
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STA Students Chosen to Exhibit Art in Local Show
Works of art by STA students,
Phoebe Burke
, class of 2020; and
Abby Farmer
, class of 2021, were chosen to display as part of the first SevenDays® Kindness Art Show, hosted by the Plaza Branch of the Kansas City Public Library. SevenDays® 2019 is the signature event of the Faith Always Wins Foundation (FAWF), which promotes acts of kindness and interfaith understanding through a diverse series of events for the community. It was created following the 2014 hate crime murders of 14-year-old Reat Underwood; his grandfather, Dr. William Corporan; and Terri LaManno, STA class of 1979, outside of Jewish facilities. The student artwork reflects the daily themes of the annual week focusing on kindness - Love, Discover, Others, Connect, You, Go, and Onward. The exhibit was on display at the Plaza Branch through February 28.
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Uniform Updates and Star Shop
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The 2019-20 school year will include exciting changes to the STA Uniform Policy and Process. The entire STA uniform, including the skirt, will be available through the Star Shop in the Goppert Center. In addition to the existing skirt and polo, an STA blazer will be added as a formal uniform requirement for sophomores and incoming freshmen.
Incoming freshmen will be fitted in the Star Shop on March 7 (Enrollment Night) and sophomores (plus anyone else that wants a blazer or new skirt) will need to be fitted and make their purchases in the Star Shop from
March 25-29, including evening hours (4:00-7:00 p.m.) on March 26 and 27.
All skirt orders must be received by
April 1.
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Need spirit wear for an incoming freshman, or to cheer on the Stars at a lacrosse or soccer game? Students can wear spirit wear from the Star Shop on Fridays. Stop by the Star Shop, located in the Goppert Center, or check out Star merchandise
ONLINE
. You may pick up your merchandise at the Star Shop or have your items shipped to you. Hours for the Star Shop during regular schedule school days are Monday-Thursday from 2:45-3:30 p.m.
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Purchase the STA Yearbook
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Click here
to purchase yearbooks for the 2018-2019 school year. Act now to take advantage of early-bird pricing at $50. The price will increase to $60 after May 31. Please spell out
Saint
Teresa's Academy in the search box for our school, otherwise, our yearbook won't appear. Thank you for supporting STA publications!
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We need your help! Please consider volunteering for one of the following opportunities:
Stars Walk-of-Fame and Color Throw
Two hours shifts to process envelopes.
Star Shop
Open daily after school and during special events.
Star Cups Cafe
Open Friday mornings.
Adoration in the Windmoor Chapel
One hour shifts (one Thursday a month) throughout second semester.
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Summer camps at STA are designed for campers to have fun, learn, and develop their sports skills. Sports camps are great for girls in grade school through high school to work on team concepts, wellness, and physical conditioning.
Camps include:
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Art Workshop
Basketball
Clay
Cross Country
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Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
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Sports Performance
Tennis
Track & Field
Volleyball
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Click here
to register and to check for specific dates, times, location, and recommended ages.
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StarFish Go to State!
Overall, the team finished 21st in Class 2. The 200 Medley Relay (Lilly Stafford, Erin Graham, Caroline Penner, and Anna Bichelmeyer) finished 15th (STA record: 1:54.80), the 200 Freestyle Relay (Penner, Kate Holewinksi, Annie Freeman, and Bichelmeyer) finished 16th, while Lily Stafford finished 13th in the 200 Individual Medley (STA record: 2:14.24) and fifth in the 100 Backstroke (STA record: 59.08). Stafford was named all-state for her Backstroke finish.
The StarFish also qualified in the 400 Freestyle Relay (21st) and Ashlyn Butcher qualified in the 200 Freestyle (28th) and 500 Freestyle (23rd). Way to go, StarFish!
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