June 26, 2020

I hope your summer is off to a great start, parents. We sure have had a beautiful start to the summer!

Life is moving along rapidly here at STS - the church is open for Mass which is just a joy and sign of hope. I hope you received the Cardinal's message about the opening of school in the fall and are as excited as we all are to get back to school in August.

To our new families, we welcome you into the STS family and can't wait to meet you when we open school in August.

This email is the "next" in a string of emails you have already received and will continue to receive throughout the summer regarding the status and operation of school in the fall. This email contains mostly reminders and a "watch for" more significant email that should be coming the week of July 6 with specific information about the opening of school. Although we have State guidelines, we are awaiting the Archdiocesan guidelines specific to St. Theresa School.

These emails will also be posted on our website for easy reference .

Please be sure you are on top of the Parent Checklist (see also below) and don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Status of School for the Fall: OPEN starting August 19 as calendared.

Will there be bus service in August : YES. If you requested a bus, you will have bus service. Watch for more information coming about the procedures on the bus.

Will there be STEP (before and after school programming) in August: YES. Watch for more information coming about our procedures the week of July 6.

Configuration of the Program (academic and health and safety): PENDING. We will know more from the Archdiocese next week and will communicate what we learn the week of July 6.

Will my child have to wear a mask: POSSIBLE. Watch for more information coming about our procedures the week of July 6.

Will we return to elearning this year: POSSIBLE. We are planning for that contingency so that if we do have to, it is seamless with the current instruction.

Will my child be safe coming to school: YES. Watch for more information coming about our procedures the week of July 6.

Will there be additional guidelines for us to follow: Most definitely, YES. Watch for more information coming about our procedures the week of July 6.

Are events in the calendar guaranteed or will there be cancellations and postponements: There is a saying that the only thing guaranteed in this world is the love of God. Go with that.

Who should I contact if I have questions: please reach out with questions after you receive the next email, the week of July 6. After you read the follow up email, please feel free to contact Miss Keenley directly!
Week of July 6
Next email with information about the opening of school on August 19

Week of July 27
"Welcome To" Meetings - virtual, watch for details
Meetings for parents of entering: preschool, kindergarten, 4th grade, 6th grade

Week of August 3
Preschool Placements mailed home

Tuesday, August 18
Curriculum Night for Preschool-8th grades - details pending, parents only (no children)

Wednesday, August 19
Meet the Teacher for Preschool - 8th grades - details pending, parents and children

Thursday, August 20
Full Day of School with bus service (all students)

More to come!
Parent To Do:

Calendar:

Class Assignments:
  • K-8 went out on June 2 - please contact Miss Keenley if you did not receive your placement
  • Preschool - placements will be mailed home during the first week of August

Medical Forms and Requirements:
  • Medical, Dental Forms, and Emergency Forms
  • Medical forms that must be submitted by Curriculum Night, Tuesday, August 18 to the school nurse, to be allowed to begin the 2020-21 school year.
  • Kindergarten, 2nd Graders and 6th Graders: All entering kindergarten and 6th grade students must have the required immunization, physical, and other medical forms on file by Curriculum Night, Tuesday, August 18. 2nd Graders must have a dental exam and form submitted by Curriculum Night, Tuesday, August 18. Students may not attend school until these forms have been filed or arrangements have been made with Mrs. Montrie.  Please be sure you have spoken with your pediatrician and/or dentist to make the proper appointments for your child!  We understand that making appointments during COVID can be challenging! Please do your best and
  • Contact Mrs. Montrie if you have any questions or are having difficulty scheduling an appointment.

School Supplies:

STEP (Before/After Care Program):

Summer Study:

Tuition:

Uniforms:
  • Uniform requirements
  • Dennis Uniform's website (STS code is GTHEV)
  • STS online store for gym uniforms and Spiritwear Note: Please place orders by August 5, 2020 to guarantee delivery to homerooms on Curriculum Night.
  • Used Uniform Room will be open to find and exchange uniform parts - watch for information coming from the Parents Association about that opportunity.

Virtus Certification:
  • Register for Virtus Training! If you are not Virtus trained, do it now because it is all online! Once you register, they will send you the link for training.
  • In order to participate in events with the children (chaperoning, volunteering, coming to school parties, etc.) all adults must be fully certified, starting with Virtus Certification. Be sure you are are ready to go before August 19! Click here for full information on certification.
We are all looking forward to getting back to school in August...after a restful summer!

Watch for updates in your email - next one should arrive the Week of July 6.

Please continue to pray for an end to this and a safe and full return to school in the fall - your prayers are working!!!

Count on my continued prayers for all of you each day -

Mary

Mary J. Keenley, Principal
St. Theresa School