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Dear St. Louis families,
A reminder that there is no school for students tomorrow, Friday, March 19th as teachers and staff will be participating in diocesan training and development, please keep them in your prayers. Friday is also the Solemnity of St. Joseph. We are called to mark this day with mass and/or special prayers for St. Joseph’s intercession. Pope Francis declared Dec. 8, 2020-Dec. 8, 2021 the “Year of St. Joseph” because it celebrates the 150th anniversary of the declaration of St. Joseph as the Patron of the Universal Church. Pope Francis describes Saint Joseph as a beloved father, a tender and loving father, an obedient father, an accepting father; a father who is creatively courageous, a working father who is the ultimate example of love and sacrifice. St. Joseph ‘s life encourages us to develop a love and respect for Jesus and Mary. As head of the Holy Family, Joseph was always thinking about them—everything he did was directed to their benefit. From St. Joseph, we learn the dignity of work—that we can find meaning and holiness through a faithfulness and commitment to our daily work. Below is the Prayer of St. Joseph that Pope Francis offered for this special year:
Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer,
Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
To you God entrusted his only Son;
in you Mary placed her trust;
with you Christ became man.
Blessed Joseph, to us too,
show yourself a father
and guide us in the path of life.
Obtain for us grace, mercy, and courage,
and defend us from every evil. Amen.
I hope that as a family you can add this to your prayers during this ongoing year. I hope all of you have a relaxing and enjoyable long weekend!
Peace,
Anne Dyke
Principal
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A special note to Hawk's Hippity-Hop Egg Hunt attendees…
The school and PTO are EGGcited to be able to provide this special day for our students! This is a private event for St. Louis School and Preschool families only. As much as we'd like to welcome children from outside our school community, current COVID restrictions prevent us from doing so. Please do not bring guests from outside your immediate family. We are taking this very seriously; a lot of effort and planning has gone into making this a safe and compliant event. Please do your part by following these simple guidelines:
- A maximum of 25 individuals may be in attendance at each scheduled egg hunt (this number includes 1 parent per family plus children). Individuals who are not on the guest list will be asked to remain outside the event area.
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1 adult per family may attend; no exceptions (this will be strictly enforced to allow as many St. Louis students to participate AND to stay within current guidelines for outdoor social events).
- All children will need to be accompanied by an adult.
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Children must be 3 y/o and older to participate; siblings younger than 3 y/o should remain in a stroller or appropriate baby carrier at all times within the event area.
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Only children will be allowed in the egg hunt; parents must remain socially distanced in the spectator area around the perimeter of the egg hunt.
- Masks are required for all participants and spectators.
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Reservations are required for the egg hunts; no walk-in’s (we must have record of who is in attendance).
If you need to modify your reservation to comply with these guidelines, please do so. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in making this a fun and memorable event for our children!
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Mark your calendars! Key Dates for 2021-22:
- First Day of School for Students: Aug. 23, 2021
- Last Day of School (w/ 3 inclement weather days): June 10, 2022
- Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 24-26
- Christmas Break: Dec. 20-Jan. 3
- DFE Accreditation Visit: March 22-25
- Easter Break: April 14-22
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Online Book Fair!
We are excited to offer Bookworm Central's great books available online. Enjoy great additions to your home library or purchase gifts for others. Thank you for supperting the St. Louis School Library!
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It’s Allergy Season! Have you started your allergy medicine yet?
Tips to Manage Seasonal Allergies: take your medicine, wear sunglasses and a hat while playing outside, shower or bath every night, keep your windows closed at home, wash your fleece and clothes frequently
Hearing and Vision Screenings will be on March 31st and April 1st during school. Please fill out the permission slip if you would like your child to be screened. Virtual Students: please email the school nurse ([email protected]) for an appt time.
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Upload Your Photos for the Yearbook by March 19th
We are busy working on our 2020 - 2021 yearbook and we are asking for your help. Please upload photos for the yearbook. Specifically, we are looking for photos from the following events or activities:
- First Day of School
- First Communion (3rd graders - Fall, 2020)
- Trunk or Treat
- Scout Activities
- Hawks 5K
- Christmas Lights, Pictures with Class Trees
- Eighth Grade Baby Pictures
- Distance Learning
To order a yearbook or upload photos for the yearbook, visit Pictavo Community at commpe.pictavo.com. Use Google Chrome for best results. Please see the attached flyer for more information. If you have trouble uploading photos, you may send them to Mrs. Ferguson at [email protected].
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Hawk Happenings - Week of March 22, 2021 |
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Monday, March 22 - 1:00 DISMISSAL
- BLUE
- MB Bakery Orders Due!
Tuesday, March 23
Wednesday, March 24
Thursday, March 25
Friday, March 26
Saturday, March 27, 10am-3pm
- PTO Used Uniform Sale
- Children's Consignment Sale
- Hawk's Hippity-Hop Egg Hunt
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Did you know you can subscribe to our school calendar for automatic updates?
Subscribe to auto-populate your iCal, Outlook 2007+ or Google calendar
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We are currently holding a food drive for the St. Lucy Project. We are asking that you bring in cereal boxes, jelly (NO peanut butter) in plastic containers, and boxes of mac and cheese.
All food that is collected will be going to the St. Lucy Project. We picked to donate this food to the St. Lucy Project to distribute the food to families in need.
The St. Lucy Project is in need of these items the most. This food drive is ending on Monday, March 29. Thank you!
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Hawk's Hippity-Hop Egg Hunt! - March 27th |
Hop by the school on Saturday, March 27 for an EGGstra special event! The Easter Bunny will be leaving eggs on the school grounds, and we need children to help collect them. If you're lucky, you might even be able to catch a photo with the Easter Bunny! Easter Treats from Maribeth’s Bakery can be pre-ordered and will be available for pick-up upon exit of the egg hunts (see below).
Time slots still available! This Egg Hunt is free, but reservations are required for timed entry. This is a private St. Louis School and Preschool event.
For more information and participation guidelines, please click HERE.
Volunteers and Donations, click HERE.
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Hop Home with Some EGGcellent Easter Treats!
ORDERS DUE MONDAY, MARCH 22
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Cookie decorating kits, iced cookies and cupcakes are a sweet ending to your Egg Hunt! Check out the selection and place your order today!
ANYBUNNY can place an order! If you're not participating in the Egg Hunt, please plan to pick up your order at school on March 27th.
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SELLER'S WANTED:
Children's Consignment Sale
March 27, 10am-3pm
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Spring is upon us and St Louis PTO is hosting a consignment sale to give gently used items a new life! Pull out your children’s clothes, shoes, maternity, formal attire, baby gear sports and music equipment and contact Cecilia Franceski at [email protected] to receive your ID for selling. Volunteers will handle the sales! Stop by the sale on 3/27 from 10-3 to find some wonderful treasures for your family!
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VOLUNTEER COORDINATORS
Jannette Wills
Juliette Theroux
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VOLUNTEER & DONATION OPPORTUNITIES
Hawk's Hippity-Hop Egg Hunt - March 27
Please take a moment to review the volunteer opportunities available for the Hawk's Hippity-Hop Egg Hunt. We are so grateful for your time and donations to help make the event a success! Any sign-ups will count toward your volunteer hours. Donated items worth $25 equal 1 hour of service.
PTO Spring Consignment Sale - March 26 & 27
Volunteers needed for set-up, sales and tear down.
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Seeking nominations for the PTO Executive Board Positions. The current PTO Board’s 2-year terms will conclude at the end of the 20-21 school year. Please email Grace Cross, [email protected] if you are interested in running for the open Board Positions - President, Vice President & Secretary. All current Board Members are happy to answer questions about their positions. We will vote on these positions at the May PTO Meeting.
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Fun Interactive Show Featuring St. Louis Students!
On Friday, March 19 and Saturday, March 20, St. Louis students, Julie Dunn, Alison Nienaber, Isaac Nienaber, and Henry Welle, will be part of a fun, interactive play about the Oregon Trail. On both nights, there will be a show at 6:30pm designed for younger audiences and a show at 7:30pm designed for middle schoolers and above. Tickets are $10 per screen and can be purchased at the following link: https://mountvernoncommunitychildrenstheatre.wufoo.com/forms/zqrm7fz0r2yn3i/
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Knights of Columbus
Evening with Financial Planner - March 26
Please see the attched flyer for more information.
Easter Honey Baked Ham Sale - Orders Due March 28
Please see the attched flyer for menu and more information.
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Bishop O'Connell Virtual Benefit Concert - March 26
Bishop O’Connell High School cordially invites you to a virtual benefit concert on Friday, March 26, 2021. Please join us for a wonderful afternoon of musical performances, featuring students, alumni and professional adult musicians. Proceeds from the concert will be used to establish the endowed Andriko Bilaniuk ’22 Memorial Scholarship. Andriko was a 2018 graduate of St. Mark Catholic School. He lost his battle with cancer days before his sixteenth birthday. For more information about the concert, scholarship and Andriko’s legacy, please visit bishopoconnell.org/forandriko or contact [email protected].
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