Dear Parents,
Spring has arrived and with it the budding of the trees on campus. May you find the renewal of hope, health, love, and the spirit of God this Easter.
The Academy has successfully completed the AdvancED Accreditation Engagement Review Process. We thank all the parents, students, and community patrons for giving of their time during interviews and completing surveys.
St. Teresa's Academy continues its legacy of being an accredited high school since 1923.
Please take a moment to log into
PowerSchool
to view your daughter's progress as we enter the fourth and final quarter of the school year. Registration and enrollment for the 2019-2020 school year has been completed. Student schedules will be sent in early August.
Senior parents need to have all tuition and fees paid to participate in Class Day on May 10, 2019, and complete the graduation process.
Please
click here
to view the senior exam schedule scheduled for May 7-9.
Warm regards,
Barb McCormick
Principal for Academic Affairs
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Upcoming Events:
April 3, 2019
Culver's Night for the National Honor Society
April 6, 2019
Linger Over Breakfast
April 10, 2019
Sophomore Class Mass
Junior Ring Ceremony
April 11, 2019
Parent/Daughter Mass/Adoration
April 12, 2019
No Classes
Prom
April 13, 2019
Junior Ring Dance
April 15, 2019
Junior Retreat
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April 18, 2019
Early Dismissal (12:15 p.m.)
April 19-22, 2019
Easter Break
April 24, 2019
Freshman Class Mass
April 25, 2019
STAR Night
April 26, 2019
Walk-of-Fame and Color Throw
April 26-27, 2019
Student Productions
April 30, 2019
Awards Assembly
May 19, 2019
Graduation
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Your Smart Tuition account for the 2019-20 school year will automatically be set up based on our current settings in Smart. In May, you will receive an email from Smart to let you know your account is activated. You can then make changes to your setup or start making payments.
For seniors, please note that your account must be current in order for your daughter to participate in Class Day an any other graduation activities.
For questions, please contact
Kathy Rohr
, Director of Finance.
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Enjoy Culver's Night for STA
Wednesday, April 3
Next Wednesday, April 3rd, is STA's annual Culver’s Night for the National Honor Society. Proceeds help to fund the STA Emergency Fund and support annual dues.
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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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Junior Ring Ceremony
Wednesday, April 10, 7:00 p.m.
M&A Auditorium
Reception immediately following in the Commons (hosted by the Star Parents Association)
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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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National Parks Trip - June 2020
Parent Informational Meeting: Tuesday, April 30, at 6:00 p.m. in Windmoor A&D
Discover more about this educational student trip to the Grand Canyon, Bryce, and Zion National Parks. Come to the meeting or contact
Kelly Finn
to learn more.
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Grandparents' Day
Sunday, May 5
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Grandparents and VIPs are invited to explore our beautiful campus with their granddaughter while enjoying refreshments, the Fine Arts Showcase, and choral performances. A photographer will be on hand to take photographs.
R.S.V.P. to Barbara Cusick at
bcusick@stteresasacademy.org
or 816-501-0031. Please include guest name(s), granddaughter's name and granddaughter's year.
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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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France Trip – June 2020!
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.”
The 8-day
"Paris in Depth"
Trip
planned for
mid-June, 2020
is designed for STA students (including those
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.
Please contact
Alice Amick
, French Teacher, for more information.
Merci!
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STA Senior Honored by Missouri Scholars 100
Senior
Macy Bauers
was selected for the Missouri Scholars 100, a statewide program that honors 100 of Missouri's top academic students in the graduating Class of 2019. Scholars are nominated and selected based primarily on a formula using the student's grade point average and ACT or SAT score. Congratulations, Macy!
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STA Student Named 2019 KC Storyteller Scholar
Sophomore
Natalie Rovello
was named a 2019 KC Storyteller Scholar. Natalie, who was nominated for the honor by a teacher, was recognized for her commitment to building a better community. The KC Storytellers invites a select group of students from diverse high schools to write and share their personal stories with each other and the community in order to break down divisive barriers, like race, in the city. This year, the program includes 30 students from 18 area high schools.
Natalie and her fellow Scholars will be celebrated at the KC Storytellers Community Exhibition on April 6 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the
Center for Spiritual Living, 1014 W. 39th St., Kansas City, MO.
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STA Seniors to Present their Capstone Research
On
Thursday, May 2, from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
, around 80 seniors in the College Composition classes will present their Capstone research on campus to students and parents.
The Capstone is a lengthy, self-directed research project exploring a problem in society and a potential solution. It is more than just a research paper, however. The Capstone project challenges students to go beyond finding and synthesizing information to directing their own scholarly project that has a stake in real-world conversations on their topic of choice.
They are asked to deepen their understanding of the topic by interviewing an expert in the field and seeking field experience when possible. Creative, real-world solutions are encouraged, despite their complexity and lack of popularity. Therefore, the Capstone is not just a matter of passive research, but of active participation in the creation of knowledge.
Parents, siblings, and other family members are encouraged to attend their daughter's 30-minute presentation. Presentations will take place in various classrooms on campus; a schedule of presentations and room assignments will be available in lobbies of both buildings on May 2. Contact
Sarah Taber
or
Kelly Fast
for more details.
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Phone-Free Classrooms Tested
Research continues to show the benefits of leaving your phone aside for long periods of time.
Click here
to read this short article that summarizes how phones affect teenagers' mental health, behavior, and brains. Other schools and countries, like France, are being proactive in banning phones at school, and STA wants to be leader in this area as well. With the goal of graduating young women who are thoughtful, creative, and socially engaged (in person), moving toward a phone-free environment is a step in the right direction.
To that end, after Spring Break, many teachers have asked students to leave their phones in a basket or door organizer. Some teachers do this already and have reported positive outcomes with attention during class. Please consider positively encouraging this phone-free consciousness in your daughter. If you need to contact your daughter during the day for some reason, please email her or call the front desk to leave a message.
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STA now offers the Missouri Seal of Biliteracy
The Modern & Classical Language Department is pleased to announce that STA was recently approved to award the
Missouri Seal of Biliteracy
to qualified students of French, Latin, and Spanish. This program recognizes high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing one or more languages in addition to English. It offers an opportunity to demonstrate the linguistic and cultural skills these students possess to universities and future employers.
Click here
to learn more.
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STA International Day - September 26, 2019!
On September 26, 2019, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, the Modern & Classical Language Department will sponsor the first
International Day
to celebrate the wide cultural diversity of STA and our students' role as global citizens. At the center will be a special exhibition to showcase the diverse cultures that make up our school, where faculty, students, and their families, as well as local international associations, will host stands with displays, workshops, food tasting and performances.
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Junior Retreat
Monday, April 15, 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Savior Pastoral Center, 12601 Parallel Pkwy., Kansas City, KS
The theme of Junior Retreat is Love of Creation and will be led by STA Campus Ministry and Jerusalem Farm. Lunch & snacks will be provided. Juniors can dress out of uniform. Students will carpool and provide their own transportation to and from the retreat. Attendance is required.
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Serving and Learning during Spring Break Service Trip
For Spring Break this year, eight students and three staff from St. Teresa's Academy chose to spend their vacation week on a service trip in the Los Angeles area. While there, travelers served the homeless on Skid Row, cleaned up Santa Monica beach, and assisted the staff at St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store.
In addition, during the trip, the great legacy of the Sisters of St. Joseph was seen through visits to different CSJ schools and organizations. Alexandria House, a home for women experiencing homelessness, which was founded by a CSJ, was visited; St. Joseph Day Mass was celebrated with students, faculty, and staff at St. Joseph High School; the rich history of the Sisters was discovered at the CSJ Institute; and dinner was shared with the LA St. Joseph Workers, where the group heard about their commitment to systemic change, and saw how the Sisters live and pray at their home, Carondelet Center. The trip was an amazing way for the students to learn about social injustice and see how the CSJs work to connect with the world around them. We are all part of a beautiful CSJ family!
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STA students listening to Sr. Kathleen at Carondelet Center.
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Students prepping food at Midnight Missions.
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STA students with CSJs and students at St. Joseph High School.
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AP Exams
AP exams will take place from May 6-17. Dates and times are located on the school calendar and by
clicking here
. These are national dates and times; please make sure your daughter reports on time. Late arrivals will not be permitted to test. Morning exams begin at 7:45 a.m. and afternoon exams begin at 11:45 a.m. Locations will be posted the week prior to exams. Bring #2 pencils, pens, snack, and water.
Thoughts on Your Summer Vacation from College Counseling
One of the components of a strong college application is how a student spends their time outside of the classroom. Below are some ideas on how to spend your summer.
- Employment - According to the U.S. Department of Labor, fewer teens are holding summer jobs. About 4 in 10 teens were in the labor force last July.
- Serve your community.
- Shadow someone in a career area of interest.
- Enter a leadership training program or internship.
- Think about your future, research colleges & careers of interest.
- Complete your STA summer assignments.
- Read for pleasure.
Senior Parents
Remember to submit enrollment forms/deposit by May 1, the National Candidate's Reply Date, and submit housing contract/fees to the school of your choice. Pay close attention to your April and May College Planning News for details on final transcripts, sorority recruitment information, and dual enrollment courses with Rockhurst University. Please remember to turn in copies of all scholarships (not just the ones you plan to accept) to
Debi Hudson
; this information is extremely valuable for our data collection. You may forward emails from colleges or drop off printed copies.
Juniors Parents
Check out your detailed April college planning newsletter. Mark your calendar for the Class of 2020 College Application Kick Off Night - Monday, August 19 at 7:00 p.m. in the M&A Auditorium. This event is required of all seniors. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend.
Freshmen Parents
PreACT scores will be returned with original test books through Freshman Seminar in the next couple of weeks.
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MSHSAA District Solo Ensemble Music Festival Results
Please congratulate the following twenty-one STA girls on their awards at the recent MSHSAA District Solo Ensemble Music Festival!
All girls awarded the EXEMPLARY Rating will advance to the MSHSAA State Solo Ensemble Music Festival at Mizzou on Friday, April 26.
Vocal Solos:
Elise Cressey - EXEMPLARY
Lauren Daugherty - EXEMPLARY
Arwen Dickson - EXEMPLARY
Mia Falcon - EXEMPLARY
Nicole Ficklin - OUTSTANDING
Darcie Hingula - EXEMPLARY
Margaret Jordahl - EXEMPLARY
Elise Malone - EXEMPLARY
Lauren Peters - OUTSTANDING
Liv Richardson - EXEMPLARY
Briana Schulte - EXEMPLARY
Eden Schulte -EXEMPLARY
Kylie Schuster - EXEMPLARY
Vocal Ensembles:
Freshman Women's 8: - EXEMPLARY
Lily Brown - EXEMPLARY
Sing Piper - EXEMPLARY
Theresa Ritchey - EXEMPLARY
Briana Schulte - EXEMPLARY
Sofia Stockwood - EXEMPLARY
Delaney Stoettner - EXEMPLARY
Molly Symmonds - EXEMPLARY
Avery Wade - EXEMPLARY
Cressey Women's 7: - EXEMPLARY
Elise Cressey - EXEMPLARY
Lauren Daugherty - EXEMPLARY
Nicole Ficklin -EXEMPLARY
Ally Fox - EXEMPLARY
Darcie Hingula - EXEMPLARY
Elise Malone - EXEMPLARY
Eden Schulte - EXEMPLARY
Instrumental Solo:
Mia Falcon, oboe - OUTSTANDING
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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.
Deadlines for ordering blazers and skirts is
April 25.
Polos need to be ordered by
June 1
. If you don't meet these deadlines, there is no guarantee your items will be available for the first day of school.
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Need spirit wear for an incoming freshman, or to cheer on the Stars at a 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. By appointment: Contact Laura Benge at
lbenge@stteresasacademy.org
or by calling 816-501-0011 x 117.
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Purchase the STA Yearbook
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Yearbooks for the 2018-2019 school year are available to purchase now at
this link
. Early bird pricing is $50, but 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:
Junior Ring Ceremony
Donate supplies or baked goods for the event.
Stars Walk-of-Fame and Color Throw
Two hours shifts to process envelopes.
Grandparent's Day
Provide baked goods.
Grandparent's Day
Volunteers are needed to set up, serve, and clean up after the event.
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.
Golf Tournament
Volunteers are needed all day during the tournament on May 13, 2019.
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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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