St. Louis Catholic School Newsletter
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A Message from the Principal...
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Dear St. Louis Families,
With great joy, we enter May, the month of our Blessed Mother Mary. While we usually crown her this week, the big HVAC project in the church is underway and has changed our schedule a bit. As we shared before break, May Crowning will now be on May 17th so that we can be in the church building for the Mass. For the next couple of weeks, we will have our Friday school Mass in McClunn Hall, and we are grateful for the chance to be flexible while still celebrating the sacrifice of our Lord.
This week, our 2nd graders continued their preparation for First Communion with a special retreat during the school day. In just two weeks, our 2nd graders will receive Jesus for the first time in the Eucharist. Let us all pray for our 2nd grade students and their families as they prepare for this most holy sacrament.
We've got talent! Opening night of our school musical, Annie, Jr. is just one week away! Be sure to mark your calendars and come to the play on Friday, May 10th at 7pm or Saturday, May 11th at 7pm. If you’re like me and can’t wait to see our students perform, you’ll be there both nights! Tickets will be sold at the door. See your folders for the flyer of information.
Scantron standardized testing for grades 3 through 7 begins next week and will continue over the next three weeks; and HMH Math and Reading testing for grades K through 2 is underway and will continue over the next two weeks. Results from all testing will go home with report cards at the end of the school year.
Blessings as we head into the weekend,
Kathleen McNutt
Principal
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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: Villarreal, Wachira, Wallace, Walton, Watson, Weber, Wendy, Willette, Wirtz and Wood.
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The Annual Fund Participation Challenge is Back!
Help us reach $100K and 100% participation!
The Annual Fund Participation Challenge is back and this year there’s a twist! It’s the Battle of the Lunch Periods! The lunch period(s) with the highest participation by May 17th will receive a comfy clothes day and ice cream treat. That means K & 1st, 2nd & 3rd, 4th & 5th and middle school will be teamed up together.
The current 5th grade class has won every year for the last 5 years.
Will they pull the 4th & 5th grade lunch period to victory this year?
Everyone can win if every school family turns in a pledge card!
Financial gifts and gifts of prayer
both
count as participation.
AND
every school family who participates will be entered in a raffle drawing for great prizes donated from the local community. The first drawings will be held on Monday, May 6th for AMC Theater Passes and a Flight Trampoline Park Family Pack.
Show your support for the Annual Fund at the PTO Meeting!
Everyone who fulfills a pledge at the PTO meeting on May 9th will be entered in a special "Date Night" raffle drawing for 2 AMC Theater passes and a $50 MasterCard gift card. You must attend the meeting to be eligible for this prize
AND
your name will remain in the Monday drawings for other fabulous prizes too!
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The Spring Book Fair is Coming Soon!
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Opening day of the spring book fair will be
Mother’s Day:
Sunday, May 12th in the library! We will be open after the 8:45, 10:30 and 12:30 masses. Join us to peruse the excellent selection of literature for preschool through young adult readers. Find the perfect great summer reading choices!
The fair will also be open the following week:
Monday, May 13th through Friday, May 17th. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday hours are 8:30am through 6:00pm; Wednesday we will close early at 4:00pm. Questions? Contact Mrs. Krut at
ekrut@stlouisschool.org
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7th & 8th Grade "Movie Character" Dance - May 17th
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The Student Council is sponsoring a "Movie Character" Dance for 7th and 8th Grade students on may 17th. Please see the
flyer
for more information.
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"Mix and Match" Tag Day - May 20th
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On May 20th, the Student Council is sponsoring "Mix and Match" Tag Day. Wear clothing patterns that do not match (following the
handbook
comfy clothes policy) and bring in $2 to support the non-profit organization, Alice's Kids. See
flyer
for more information.
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5th Grade Step Up Night - May 28th
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The move up to middle school is an exciting one, and we want to help make the transition as smooth as possible for students and parents! Rising 6th graders, new middle school students and their parents are invited to the Middle School Step Up Night on
Tuesday, May 28th.
Please join us for an opening session by Mrs. McNutt, Mrs. Cucinotta, Mrs. Crooker and Mrs. Orr in the school cafeteria at
6:00pm.
The 6th grade teachers will then take the students over for Q&A in the JPII building while the parents have additional info from the nurse and Mrs. McNutt. The night will end with time in the classrooms and hallway of the middle school.
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St. Louis Preschool
For families looking to register their children for preschool next Fall, St. Louis Preschool has a few spots available in the three-year old classes. 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, 2019). For more information, please see the preschool tab on the school website
www.stlouisschool.org
or contact preschool registrar, Dare Hurley, at 703-768-7732 or
dhurley@stlouisschool.org
to arrange a tour of the preschool.
We look forward to sharing our wonderful program with you!
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Join the PTO on May 9 at 7:00 p.m. where we will have a wonderful presentation on Pain Management from Therapeutic Pain Specialist Jen DeLorenzo.
We will also be electing the new Executive Board.
Kieran Mitchell
is running for President,
Grace Cross
for Secretary,
Beth Burke
for Vice President and
Missy McGuire
for Treasurer.
We need your vote so please join us at the last PTO meeting of this school year! See the full meeting agenda
here
.
Babysitting
by the 8th Graders will be in the Music Room with drop off starting at 6:45 pm.
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Carpool Chick-Fil-A - May 10th
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May 10 is an early dismissal day. Make a note because
Chick-Fil-A
is coming to St Louis! During carpool, we will be selling chicken sandwiches for $4.50 (new CFA price) each and two cookies for $3.
No pre-sale! Cash only!
Please anticipate your order and bring exact change. Come early, park your car and walk up to one of two selling areas accessible to both carpool A and B. Give us your cash, we'll give you your food. Lunch! Done!
Two years ago, we sold out in less than 30 minutes. We expect to sell out this year. Plan ahead!
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The St. Louis School guardian angel program needs volunteers! The guardian angel program pairs new, incoming families with existing families in the St. Louis community. It is intended to help welcome new families and make their transition to a new school easier and more comfortable. If you are interested in helping welcome new families to our school, please see the attached
flyer
for more information or
click here
to sign up.
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Do you have the desire to get more involved with the St. Louis PTO? Now is your opportunity! The PTO is looking for volunteers to take on responsibilities for the following positions:
- Hawks Day 5k Race Co-Chairs
- Hawks Day Celebration Co-Chairs and Committee Members
- Room Parent Coordinator for K-4
- Silent Auction Co-Chair
If you are interested in a more active role with the PTO, or would like more information on any of these positions, please email Sharon Moss at
srjones@hotmail.com
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Completed PTO Volunteer Hours as of May 1st
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Attached is the
updated list
of completed PTO volunteer hours as of May 1, 2019. If your name is on the list, that means your family has met the complete requirement of 18 hours for a two-parent family or 9 hours for a single parent family. If your name does not appear on the list, and you have met the requirement, please email the volunteer coordinators so that we can make sure we have your hours recorded.
Thank you for your time and dedication to our school. Your involvement and help are what make St. Louis School a wonderful community.
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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.
Field Day - 5th-8th Grade
May 29, 2019, 8-11am
Field Day - 1st-4th Grade
May 30, 2019, 8-11am
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NON-VIRTUS
Carpool Chick-Fil-A
Help needed selling sandwiches!
May 10, 2019
Year-end CYO Breakfast
Help needed planning and day-of!
May 19, 2019
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Extracurricular Activities & CYO
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Please Join Us in Celebrating Another Successful CYO Sports Season!
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On Sunday, May 19th, please join the St. Louis CYO organizers and coaches at the 8:45 Mass to recognize CYO participants, followed by a reception and awards ceremony in McClunn Hall. Breakfast will be served. In addition to celebrating a great season, we will recognize/honor all retiring coaches, and present the inaugural Coach of the Year award. All family members invited. All children must be supervised by an adult. We look forward to celebrating with you!
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St. Louis Parish is offering a Baroody Camps, Inc. Summer Camp Program for Young Christian Athletes!
- Dates and Times: Monday through Friday, 8:30am-3:00pm (with before and after care options starting at 8am and ending at 5pm) July 8-12 and July 15-19
- Location: McClunn Hall
- Ages: children ages 6-12
- Price: $250 per student/week
See the
flyer
for more details!
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Upcoming Events at Bishop O'Connell
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Pre-HSPT for 7th graders -
May 18, 9AM to noon, at Bishop O’Connell High School. This is a chance for 7th graders to take a Pre-HSPT exam. The cost is $45 and 7th graders will receive a copy of the score report in June.
Click here for more information and to register
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Summer Camps at St. John Paul the Great
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Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School is excited to announce their 2019 SUMMER CAMPS! Whether you’re looking for an enrichment and leadership experience or a sports program for your child, the John Paul Summer Camps are full of opportunities for children in grades 2 through 12.
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St. Louis Youth Ministry invites all current 8th graders and high schoolers to join our trip to Franciscan University of Steubenville Ohio Annual Summer Youth Conference from Friday, July 19th through Sunday, July 21st. This trip would satisfy the Confirmation retreat requirement (note: we are currently offering a one-day retreat during the school day on May 13th). Go to
https://saintlouisparish.org/confirmation-retreats
for more information and to reserve a spot. Spaces are limited! If you have any questions, contact Ryan Farrell (
ryan@saintlouisparish.org
).
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Thursday, May 9 - PTO General Meeting, 7pm
Friday, May 10 - 11:30 Dismissal (PM EDC open)/Carpool Chick-Fil-A
Friday, May 10 -
Annie Jr.,
7pm, McClunn Hall
Saturday, May 11 -
Annie Jr.
, 7pm, McClunn Hall
May 12-17 - Spring Book Fair
Monday, May 13 - Confirmation Retreat
Tuesday, May 14 - Diocesan Battle of the Books
Friday, May 17 - May Crowning Mass, 8:45am
Saturday, May 18 - First Communion
Monday, May 20 - Spring Band & Chorus Concert, 7pm
Tuesday, May 21 - Coffee with the Principal, 8:15am
Friday, May 24 - 11:30 Dismissal (PM EDC open)
Monday, May 27 - No School; Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 28 - Middle School Step-up Night, 6pm
Tuesday, May 28 - "Getting Ready for High School" for 7th Grade Parents, 7pm
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