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September 18 - 8th grade HSPT class - 6-8 PM September 23 - School Pictures Taken September 24 - Parent Drop-In Night for Volleyball September 28 - St Theresa Parish and School 'Saturday Night Lights' Pep Rally 5 PM October 1st - St. Theresa Feast Day October 2nd - 8th grade HSPT class October 8th - 4th grade Field Trip-Feed My Starving Children October 9th - End of First Quarter October 10th - PTO Meeting @ 8:30 AM October 10th- 5th Grade October 11th - Educator Day - NO SCHOOL October 14th - NO SCHOOL October 16th - 8th grade HSPT class October 18th - Little Flower Pumpkin Patch Day October 18th - Report Cards October 19th - School AUCTION - STCS Campus October 22nd - Arizona Tuition Connection tax credit training 8 AM and 6:30 PM Ocotber 23rd- Early Dismissal 1:20PM Parent /Teacher Conferences October 24th - NO SCHOOL Parent /Teacher Conferences October 30th - 8th grade HSPT class

Parent -Teacher Conferences Information

Important Dates for Parent/Teacher Conferences October 9th- End of First Quarter October 18th- Report Cards Go Out October 23rd- Early Dismissal for Students 1:20PM Parent/Teacher Conferences Ocober 24th-NO SCHOOL Parent/Teacher Conferences

Speaking of our Wonderful Teachers...

As you know our faculty is full of the very best teachers you will find anywhere: —our teachers strive to create a loving, nurturing Christ centered environment. —our classroom teachers are fully state accredited or certified. —our teachers are Safe Environment certified as mandated by the Diocese of Phoenix. —our teachers work hard to be collaborative with each other, the clergy and parents. —our teachers challenge students to achieve high academic performance. —our teachers promote & embrace extracurricular experiences i.e. CIMI, Astro Camp, Sky-Y Leadership Team Building Development, Theatre experiences, Art, Famous People Day, Historical Excursions to Washington D.C. and of course our Athletic Programs that serve both boys and girls, just to name a few.

Parent Drop-In Volleyball Night

Parent Drop-in Volleyball Night! Tuesday, September 24th from 6:30-8pm in the STCS gym.  Dust off those volleyball cobwebs and join your fellow volleyball playing parents and teachers for a night of open gym volleyball.  RSVP to  rmadigan@stcs.us . Gate code will be emailed with RSVP. Adults only, please!

Teacher Spotlight Artists in Bloom! "Engaging with art is essential to the human experience."

The art experience at STCS is quite possibly the best program in the area. Our curriculum centers on expressing the gifts that God has given each student.  Under the direction of  Ms. Bertica Garcia Debus,   professional artist, the program has thrived since 2013. Students of all grade levels have won awards under her direction. Under Bertica's kind and gentle instruction, your children will present you with many beautiful pieces over the course of the year. There’s no doubt that the arts are fun for children! Diving into paints and creating beautiful pictures is a great break from academic rigor and life's pressures. We believe our focus on the arts and well-instructed lessons with spiritual meaning, allow our kids to develop on many fundamental levels. Our curriculum operates with the central idea that "engaging with art is essential to the human experience. Almost as soon as motor skills are developed, children communicate through artistic expression. The arts challenge us with different points of view, compel us to empathize with “others,” and give us the opportunity to reflect on the human condition." Stay tuned for Updates on the 2019 Rosary Art Competition. Read below.

The theme for this year's Rosary Sunday's Art Competition is OUR LADY of GUADALUPE and the Family. Children grades K-7 have been working diligently on their pieces. A few samples (featured in pic above) of what 2nd graders are creating. It looks like the judges are going to have a difficult job judging this year!!

Words of wisdom from Father JC We.Chose.Love! A message of love after September 11th...

Greetings- We celebrated school Mass last week, on the 18th Anniversary of 9-11. The kind acts and heroism that were demonstrated in response to terror of September 11th, remind us that we as a humanity share the common thread of love and goodness. This is central to our identity as Catholics, that "God is love." During our mass, the kindergarten and 6th grade helped the school and me to understand that we too have the ability to change the world in small ways. Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, (a doctor of the Church), gave us the “little way” of love and Christian spirituality which encourages people to love and serve God with a childlike trust in His eternal goodness. The watercolors the children used taught us that we do this by “helping friends”, “helping pets and animals that are in danger," “making someone feel better” “cleaning up the earth” and by simply “sharing my love”. The children taught that the world can be changed in little ways that cost nothing, and to "Miss no single opportunity of making some small sacrifice, here by a smiling look, there by a kindly word: always doing the smallest right and doing it all for love.”  -Saint Thérèse de Lisieux- Thank you for sharing the light of your precious children with us! Let us continue to celebrate our lives in love. Father JC

Good News from Around Campus #faithinaction

These Girls Are on Fire!! Nice Work 5th Grade! The 5th grade girls have continued their winning streak! They are 4-0 so far being led by Coach Reeg and Coach Franchini!

The 8th graders are participating in a bible study that teaches the fundamentals of the Catholic faith. The study is being taught by Jose Reyes, Evangelization Coordinator for St. Theresa Parish. Our 4th graders are sharing their love of learning about volcanoes.

Our 6th graders shared their love , leading us in the celebration. Father JC gave the first graders a tour of the church yesterday morning while explaining the parts of the Mass.

Spirit Friday "Do small things with great love!" #yourkidsareloved

6th and 7th Grades - Plan your service hours now so that you can apply for this scholarship in Eighth grade. See Dr. Dertinger for on-campus service opportunities. 8th Grade - don't miss the deadline! See STCS Webpage: STCS.US --> Home --> Parents [Tab] --> High School Scholarships [Menu Choice] or [Click Here]

PTO News

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Auction 2019 - Seas the Day! October 19, 2019

Auction Website Sponsorships & Tickets Available Now! Questions? Contact: stcsauction2019@stcs.us Lindsay Klinck, 602-432-8878 Cary Buddensick, 602-540-3553

Show your love! We Need Donations! The Live & Silent Auctions are shaping up... but we need your help to round out our packages and make these auctions AMAZING! Our Wish List includes: theater tickets; sporting event tickets or boxes; restaurant or shopping gift cards; themed gift baskets; special experiences; wine & barware; art supplies; sporting goods; home decor; electronics/tech gadgets; luxury items; toys and outdoor play equipment; hobby or specialty items; etc. Please stop by one of our Donation Stations at Morning Drop-Off (ECC Parking Lot & Main Parking Lot by the Gym) starting tomorrow! STCS is a 501(c)(3), so all item donors can receive a donation receipt for their tax records: donation form Reserve your AUCTION TABLES here!

Let's Taco 'Bout Chipotle Night

Thank you to everyone who turned out for Spirit Night at Chipotle on Tuesday! It was amazing to see so many of our families enjoying a meal together and showing love for our school. Not only was it a fun, social night, but you all raised $712.59 for STCS! Way to go!

Dads' Club News 'A Whole Lotta Love'

"To whom much is given, much is required." JFK If you did not know, we have a contagious energy happening with our amazing Dads' club here at STCS. STCS dads are working hard to enhance community experiences with a variety of events which support the school and the PTO. The two upcoming featured events are going to be incredible! Please mark your calendars and don't forget to "Show Up!"

Dad's Club Trunk or Treat is coming! Click here for the flyer

Important Parish News Live a life you love!

Calling All Young People Of The Parish, Grade 4 And Up… we need you as an Altar Server! Join us for new Server training on Saturday, October 5th, at 9AM, or on our rescheduled date of Thursday, October 10th, at 6PM. (Please note that a parent/guardian must also be able to attend.) Look for registration forms coming soon! Look out 2nd & 3rd Graders! It’s a SACRAMENT YEAR! The Parent Meeting for both Sacraments is: Sunday, September 22nd at 10:30AM in Fr. Feeney Hall. We will discuss our role as parents to “pass on the faith;” the reception of the sacraments and hand out sacrament workbooks. If you need additional information please call Gina Keating at 602-840-0850, ext. 111. Parents need to preregister for the Sacraments at: https://sttheresaphxcatechesis.weshareonline.org/ StTheresaChildrensCatecheticalMinistriesRegistration

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