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September 15, 2022
Dear St. Louis Families,
Today is our birthday---St. Louis School is celebrating 66 years young in the spirit of educating students’ hearts and minds. Birthdays are such joyous occasions, and we are proud to mark this year as one of hope. We trust in God’s plan for us, and our eyes are fixed on the horizon, focused on where we are going, dedicated to the mission of making future saints. As we partner with you, know that we are enthusiastically determined to equip our students with necessary skills to be faith-filled lifelong learners.
Thank you to those of you who made time to join us for our fall PTO meeting. For those who missed it, the PTO is sponsoring a “Hawktober” to remember with the 9th annual 5K race and the first ever Hawk-a-thon for our students. You can find more details in the PTO section of the newsletter.
Fr. O’Hare has a special video message for you in this weeks’ newsletter regarding the manilla envelope coming home tomorrow with your students—please view it. A reminder that we are attending Mass every Wednesday and invite parents to join in the eucharistic celebration—you are welcome to take your student(s) and find a spot to sit with them in the Church. As Fr. O’Hare told the children, Wednesday is the center of the week and what better way to center yourself than with God and prayer.
Students in grades 3-7 have completed the first of 3 NWEA assessments and will continue with Reading next week. Students in grades K-2 are beginning their fall assessments. Results of the assessments will be shard with parents during the November conferences.
Wishing you a very blessed weekend!
Peace,
Anne Dyke
Principal
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8th Grade Parents Coffee with the Principal - Sept. 22
Parents of 8th Grade students are invited to join Mrs. Dyke for coffee and a presentation on preparing for high school. This is a repeat of the presentation from last spring for those who were unable to make it then or may want a refresher. Please plan to join in the cafeteria on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 8:15am.
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October Lunch Orders
October lunch orders may be placed now until Sept. 29th. Please visit www.ffsfood.com to place your order.
October Menu
Parents, please take note...every day we have students who have ordered lunch refuse to take it because they have brought a lunch from home. Print out the menu and circle the days you have ordered and post it somewhere everyone at home can see.
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Portion sizes reflect the USDA's recommendations. Parents may order 2 entrees or supplement from home if this does not meet their child's dietary needs. | |
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SEPTEMBER DATES:
Monday, Sept. 19
Thursday, Sept. 29
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I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream!
Ice cream sales will resume in the cafeteria next week. Due to the prep space needed for lunches, ice cream will only be sold once a week on low volume lunch days. Dates will be shared in the weekly newsletter. As with all things these days, the cost of ice cream has increased - all ice cream treats are $1 or $2 each.
As a reminder, the cafeteria does not accept anything greater than a $5 bill, and students may not purchase ice cream for friends.
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Parent Rosary Group
Parents are invited to gather every Monday after morning drop-off to pray the rosary together. Please meet at the statue of Mary outside the school entrance.
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Hawk Happenings - September 16 - 23, 2022 | |
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Friday, September 16
Monday, September 19
- Hot Lunch: Chicken Patty*
- Ice Cream available
Tuesday, September 20
- Hot Lunch: Macaroni & Cheese*
- PTO Spirit Night @ Chaulkboard Wings & BBQ, 4:30-9pm
Wednesday, September 21
Thursday, September 22
- Hot Lunch: Corn Dog Nuggets*
- 8th Gr. Parent Coffee, 8:15am
Friday, September 23
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FULL SCHOOL CALENDAR
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*Hot lunch must be ordered monthly in advance. The cut-off date for September has passed.
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Lunch Bunch and Enrichment
Registration for Lunch Bunch and Enrichment are still open and will close Monday, September 19th. Lunch Bunch is available to all students who are scheduled to attend school the day it is offered. The current Enrichment classes are available to students in our AM program, and you can select a session based on the day your child attends school. Lunch Bunch and Enrichment classes are a wonderful way for your children to connect with their classmates outside of the classroom setting and to meet friends in other classes. For our PreK students it is an excellent way to extend their time at school to help build stamina for the longer day next year in Kindergarten.
Please see below for details and to register.
Enrichment Details: Enrichment Flyer
Enrichment Registration: www.ThePSASports.com
Lunch Bunch Details: Lunch Bunch Flyer
Lunch Bunch Registration: https://www.stlouisschool.org/apps/form/LunchBunch
Preschool Attire
Dress for play and mess. Preschool is a time for fun and exploration. Please dress your child in clothing that is comfortable to move in and you do not mind the potential for paint or dirt getting on them. Consider all parts of the school day when picking out their clothes. Can they run, jump, climb, use the restroom, and play on the floor? Shoes are also important. Sneakers are best. Open toed shoes (flip flops) or shoes with an exposed heel (crocs or similar styles), and dress shoes are not safe for active play. With the amount of play and movement we experience we do not want any to have any exposed part of the foot that could be stepped on receive an injury from mulch, sticks, or rocks.
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Thanks to the work of Laura Fannon and Amanda Miller, the 8th grade was able to offer babysitting during our PTO Meeting this week. A special thank you to our amazing 8th grade babysitters!
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HURRY! Sponsorship Deadline Approaching!
Do you own a business and want to promote your services to hundreds? Do you work for a company that wants to invest in education and local students? Or maybe you just want to see your name on lots of colorful T-shirts! Whatever the reason, please consider supporting St. Louis by becoming a corporate sponsor of our biggest fundraiser of the year!
To have your logo displayed on the 1,000+ Hawkathon and 5k t-shirts, we must hear from you by September 23rd. All funds raised will benefit St. Louis School. https://stlouispto.cbo.io
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Hawks 5K Fun Run & Pit Stop - Saturday, October 22
Even if you don’t know your fall sports schedules yet, sign up today for the Hawks 5K/Fun Run and support our school. All participants will receive a T-Shirt (apple red this year!) whether you run in-person or choose the virtual option. It’s sure to be a great morning for a walk or run with the St. Louis School community. If you run in-person, plan to stick around afterwards for a bite to eat while catching up with friends at the Post-Race Pit Stop.
For more info about Running with the Hawks, Hawkathon and to register for the Hawks 5k/Fun Run please see - https://stlouispto.cbo.io
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Winter Used Uniform Sale
The weather is turning cooler and it's almost time for winter uniforms. The PTO will be hosting a Used Uniform sale on Saturday, October 1 after the 5:30 p.m. Mass and on Sunday, October 2 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00p.m. We need volunteers to help set up, to help during the sale, and to help with tear down after the sale. If you have questions email Sharon Moss at srjones@hotmail.com
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Fall Bake Sale is Here!
PTO Contacts: Monica Simental monigsimental@yahoo.com and Annemarie Miano Silis mianoa@aol.com
WE ARE BACK!!!! Thank you very much for everyone who came out and supported STL at the first Bake Sale of the school year. It was a HUGE success! Our Fall Bake sale is just around the corner! We are once again in need of the amazing help and contributions from our STL families. Attached you will find the flyer which includes a QR code to take you directly to the Sign Up Genius or you can click on the links below. Remember for every hour you volunteer or item you bring, you earn 1 hour of volunteer time. Our Fall Bake Sale is on Saturday, October 1st after 5:30pm Mass and Sunday, October 2, 8:00 am-2:00 pm and after the 3:00 pm Spanish Mass. Prior to the beginning of the sale, we will need setup assistance on Saturday and Sunday. Please come and show your support at our PTO Bake Sale!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C44ABA923A6F58-back5
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C44ABA923A6F58-back
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Spirit Night "Take Out Tuesday" at Chalkboard Wings & BBQ
Please join the St. Louis PTO on Tuesday, September 20, between 4:30-9 p.m. at 8723-C Cooper Road for Spirit Night “Take Out Tuesday” at Chalkboard Wings & BBQ. This family-friendly restaurant has a kid’s menu and delicious burgers, wings, BBQ, salads, chicken, Mac ‘n cheese and more!
You can order online or dine in. Please note the dining room is not large. Chalkboard will give a portion of the evening's sales to the PTO.
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Support St. Louis School While You Shop!
Box Tops for Education Program
For over 25 years, Box Tops for Education has given families an easy way to earn for schools with products they already buy. Today, you can find thousands of participating products throughout the store—and all you need is the Box Tops app.
With the app you can invite friends and family to earn, get reminders to scan your receipts, give credit for your earnings, and more! Look up St. Louis School by name or zip code 22306.
Online shoppers can earn with Box Tops, too! Whether you order groceries for delivery or pickup, shop through your store’s app, you can earn for our school no matter where you shop. Just request a receipt at checkout.
Traditional clipped Box Tops are still eligible for earnings! Make sure you save those and send them in once school starts (via Violet Ridenour, 1-11).
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AmazonSmile
The AmazonSmile program is a simple way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop online with Amazon, at no cost to you! AmazonSmile is available at smile.amazon.com on your web browser and can be activated in the Amazon Shopping app. When you shop with AmazonSmile, you’ll find the exact same low prices as Amazon.com, with the benefit that AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to the charitable organization of your choice. Be sure to look up St. Louis Catholic School as the organization you wish to support.
If you have questions about the Box Tops for Education Program or AmazonSmile, please contact Shannon Ridenour ridenour0619@gmail.com).
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Flag Football and Soccer
We are proud to offer some extra curricular activities for our K-4th Grade students. Players Sports Academy (PSA) strives to create enjoyment, build confidence, and promote an active lifestyle for children through sports’ enrichment programs. PSA aims to improve coordination, enhance technical skills, and instill positive values while emphasizing fun.
Flag Football and Soccer will be offered this Fall. Register at www.ThePSASports.com.
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CYO Sports:
Calling All Basketball Aficionados!
We are in need of coaches for the upcoming season. Whether you have coached before or are looking for a new and fun way to help support your CYO teams, we are in need and would love to have you join our team. If you have any interest please email SaintLouisCYO@gmail.com for further information.
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Fall CYO Sports Registration
If your child is participating in any fall sport, please make sure your child is signed up in SportsPilot and that all the appropriate forms are completed and payment is made.
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Hawks Cheerleading
Do you have Hawks spirit? Then the Cheerleading Team needs YOU!
Cheerleading is open to all boys and girls in grades 4 and up. No tryouts – everyone who is interested makes the team! Practices begin Sept. 22 and 23.
- The 4th and 5th graders practice on Friday afternoons from 3:30-5:00pm.
- The 6th, 7th, and 8th graders practice on Thursdays from 6:00-7:30pm.
Coaches will teach sideline cheers, basic stunts, and tumbling (for those interested). We focus on building confidence, teamwork, and most importantly, HAVING FUN! From December to February, teams will cheer at basketball games on the weekends, and participate in a local competition in February. Many kids manage to participate in both basketball and cheer, so don’t think that one is a barrier to the other. If your child is interested in being on the team, please contact Natalie Salisbury at nats14@gmail.com for more information
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"Join Trail Life" Night Tonight
If you or anyone you know has a boy in Kindergarten through 12th Grade and is interested in joining Troop VA-2907, a “Join Trail Life" Night Information Session is taking place this Thursday, September 15th (tonight!) in McClunn Hall from 6:30 -7:30 PM.
Additional information regarding Trail Life Troop VA-2907 can be found on the Troop website at troopva2907.org and/or by emailing the Troop Leadership at troopva2907@gmail.com.
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St. Louis Youth Community "High School Hangout" - Sept. 18 & 25
This weekend (9/18) and next (9/25) we will be having fun building and playing with a “9 Square in the Air” for our high school students to enjoy. We will have donuts and snacks available after the 10:30 Mass. All family members of high school students are invited including parents, brothers and sisters. As long as a family has at least one high school student the entire family is invited. Activities for younger family members will be available.
We are still in need of volunteers to help organize our Hang Out Events. Please contact Fr. Thompson at fr.thompson@saintlouisparish.org to find out how you can help.
Youth Community Event Calendar
We are also happy to announce the following opportunities for your high school student to grow in their relationship with Christ.
Please contact Fr. Thompson, fr.thompson@saintlouisparish.org for more information or if you would like to volunteer as a chaperone.
- Oct. 23 - Diocese of Arlington Youth Rally, Bishop O’Connell High School
- Nov. 4-5 - St. Louis Fall Retreat for High School Students
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Feb. 3-5 - Mount 2000, Mount St. Mary’s University, Emmitsburg, MD
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Mar. 24-26 - St. Louis Spring Retreat for High School Students
- June 17-23 - Diocese of Arlington Work Camp, Frederick County, VA
- July 16-17 - Steubenville Conference, Franciscan University of Steubenville, Steubenville, Ohio
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Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge
The Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge will be conducted during PE (or lunch for those students who do not have PE) on Monday, Sept. 26th. All boys and girls, ages 9-14, are invited to participate. A permission form must be completed by the parent.
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Bishop Ireton Cheer Clinic
Girls 1st-8th Grade are invited to spend an unforgettable day learning cheerleading and performing with the Bishop Ireton Cheerleaders, 2016 - 2022 Christian Cheerleaders of America National Grand Champions on October 8th. The clinic includes a halftime performance at the varsity football game. For more information, please see the attached flyer.
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