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September 8, 2022
Dear St. Louis Families,
Many thanks to those of you who were able to join us for Back to School Night. I hope you found the sessions helpful and enjoyed hearing about the goals your child’s teacher has for this year. Know that we are grateful for your time, your partnership, and the trust that you place in us. We ask for your continued trust. Trust in our stewardship, and in our motives. We care deeply about your children. We are committed, first, to their safety. We feel genuine pride and happiness in their successes. We know that we set a high bar for your children. It is the reason why we cheer so sincerely for their growth. We spend many hours searching for the best ways to motivate your children, transfer knowledge to them, and allow them to show what they know and what they can do. Our partnership with you is based on honesty and communication, but our instructional and assessment strategies with them are based on data and evidence. We make a deliberate effort to teach students to be collaborators. Collaboration itself is our goal, and so we are teaching students how to be better teammates, how to improve in their listening skills, how to get better at eliciting information from others, how to find their voices and speak confidently in safe group settings.
We understand and recognize that there are many demands on you as parents. We will continue to listen to your needs, and we will continue to respond and adjust as we hear them. My request of you as parent-partners is that you continue to show respect for our teachers as professionals. If you need to address a concern, please send the teacher an email asking for some time over the phone or in person. Our teachers know that they are expected to respond within 24 hours or one business day if on a Friday. If for some reason you don't receive a timely response, please send another email, and copy me on it. Usually there's an explanation for a delayed teacher response. Know that we are all doing our best to balance work and family. As a school community, St. Louis has always exhibited tremendous grace, patience, and flexibility as we partner together to support the academic and spiritual growth of your child. We are ready and excited for this year!
Tuesday, September 13th is our Fall PTO meeting in McClunn Hall. Please join us as we share the state of the school and launch a successful year of parent-student-school events meant to build and strengthen our community while raising necessary funds to enrich the school academic and spiritual life. Our PTO Board: Mrs. Katie Schubert, Mrs. Abbey Bresett, Mrs. Liz Schwieterman, Mrs. Lindsey Little, and Mrs. Lisa Costello enter their 2nd year of leading our parent community. They have worked all summer to design a new major fundraising effort, the Hawk-a-thon which will tie into our 5K. I am excited for you to hear about it at our first PTO meeting.
Our Hawk community is a special group, thank you for trusting us with your children’s education.
God Bless,
Anne Dyke
Principal
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OTC Medications Require a Form
A new school year means a lot of coughing and sniffles going around. Just a reminder if you would like your child to keep cough drops in the clinic, I will need an OTC medication form filled out by parents/guardians. Students are not allowed to keep cough drops in their backpacks or desk. Please fill out the middle portion of the form, sign and send it in with a bag of cough drops.
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Donations Appreciated
The clinic is in need a few donation items. I really appreciate all the help and donations. Please make sure to count your donations to volunteer hours.
- Kleenex
- 8-ounce water bottles
- Paper towels
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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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USCCB Action Alert of Title IX
Title IX is a law that prohibits sex discrimination in public schools and many private schools, from kindergarten to the university level. The U.S. Department of Education has proposed a new regulation that would revise the concept of "discrimination on the basis of sex" to include "sexual orientation" and "gender identity."
For more information and to join the USCCB in encouraging the USDE to clarify that “discrimination on the basis of sex” is not an abortion mandate, and that schools must have the freedom to continue to recognize a distinction between male and female in their activities and facilities, comment here by September 12th.
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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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StudyPro Webinar for Parents - Sept. 15 @ 9am
"Takeaways for Attention Management"
In this unique and brain-centered talk,
learn new perspectives on attention
as well as evidence-based strategies
for how to help you (and your entire family):
- Understand the multi-faceted aspects of attention
- Consider attention as a resource to ensure you have enough of it
- Improve attention and sustained focus (including how to set your kids up for success).
Register HERE.
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Hawk Happenings - September 9 - 16, 2022 | |
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Friday, September 9
Monday, September 12
- Hot Lunch: Chicken Slider*
Tuesday, September 13
- Hot Lunch: Salisbury Steak*
- PTO Meeting, 7pm
Wednesday, September 14
- Hot Lunch: Chicken Tenders*
Thursday, September 15
Friday, September 16
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FULL SCHOOL CALENDAR
Did you know you can subscribe to our school calendar for real-time updates, convenient links to SUGs and flyers, and more? Subscribe to auto-populate your iCal, Outlook 2007+ or Google calendar
*Hot lunch must be ordered monthly in advance. The cut-off date for September has passed.
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We had a wonderful first week! Our rooms are filled with laughter, music and plenty of play. For details about St. Louis Preschool during the month of September, click here.
Enrichment Classes
New this year, we look forward to offering a variety of enrichment classes. The first offering is a sports program through PSA Sports Academy.
Lunch Bunch
Lunch Bunch will start Sept. 26th. Sign up HERE by September 18th.
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We are so grateful for our new Volunteer Coordinator, Kerry Kaminski. Kerry has spent many hours over the last few months working to improve our current volunteer hours management process. Thank you, Kerry!!
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Save the Date! PTO Fall Meeting - September 13
(Please note date change on school calendar)
Please join us for the first PTO meeting on Tuesday, September 13, 7pm in McClunn Hall. Learn about all upcoming PTO initiatives/events – including our new Running with the Hawks Week (October 16-22). Additionally, we will conduct our PTO business meeting to approve our annual budget.
**Babysitting available – register here.
***Earn 1 service hour for attending AND a Sept. 15 comfy clothes day for your children!
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Running with the Hawks
Sponsors Needed
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! All funds raised will directly benefit St. Louis School.
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Hawks 5K Fun Run & Pit Stop - Saturday, October 22
Now that summer is coming to a close, it’s time to look forward to crisp fall weather that’s perfect for running. Back for its 9th year, the Hawks 5K Fun Run is a beloved St. Louis School tradition that’s fun for the whole family. Whether you are in it to win it or in it to finish it, you won’t want to miss this fun event. Don’t delay - register now! And stick around after the Race to enjoy Food, Friends and Fun at the Post-Race PitStop! All funds raised benefit St. Louis School!
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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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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Odyssey of the Mind
PTO Contact: Lauren McCarthy laurenp316@hotmail.com
Join your St. Louis peers on a creative problem-solving journey!
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Who? Any St. Louis student! Teams are groups of no more than 7 students and will be divided by grade.
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What? Odyssey of the Mind is the convergence of STEM, teamwork, creativity, friendly competition, art, and performance. Students work in small teams to solve problems in a completely student-centered environment.
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When? Where? Practices are about once per week, usually starting in November. The time and location will be determined by the coach. Regional Competition is in mid-March.
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Why? Meet new people. Learn something new. Challenge yourself. Have FUN!
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How? If interested, please fill out this form.
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CYO Sports:
CYO Track, Tennis, and Cross Country Registration
This weeks marks the beginning of Fall CYO Sports (Track, Cross Country and Tennis). If interested, please sign up on the Sports Pilot site. Our coaches and staff are very excited to begin a new season with new and returning athletes. Go Hawks!
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CYO Cross Country
The Saint Louis Parish CYO Cross Country season begins on Friday, September 9th and the first meet will be Saturday, September 17th! To sign up and for more details, click here! For any additional information or questions, please contact Coach Chapot at cjchapot@gmail.com.
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CYO Track & Field
Saint Louis Parish Track & Field Practice for 3rd-8th graders begins Friday, September 9th. Save the date, our fall track meet is Saturday, October 8th, 2022.
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CYO Tennis
Saint Louis Parish will be participating in CYO Fall 2022 Tennis. Grades 3-8 are welcome! Our first practice will be Friday, September 9th! The team is in search of a Team Manager to assist with administrative tasks.
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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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St. Louis Youth Community "High School Hangout" - Sept. 11
On Sunday, September 11th, immediately following the 10:30 Mass, St. Louis Youth Community is holding our first ever "High School Hangout." All families with at least one (1) High School student can attend with his or her parents and younger brothers and sisters. This coming Sunday, High School families will enjoy a pancake breakfast served by the Knights of Columbus in the St. Louis School cafeteria with seating in the gym (McClunn Hall). After a period of fellowship, high school students will engage in a fun and engaging activity. Activities for younger brothers and sisters will be provided.
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Trail Life Troop VA-2907 - Mass this Sunday
A Trail Life Sunday Mass is scheduled for the 8:45 AM Mass on Sunday, September 11th. Feel free to attend this Sunday morning Mass and show your support for these future leaders within our Saint Louis Community! If you or anyone else within the Saint Louis Community is interested in joining Trail Life Troop VA-2907, feel free to log onto the Troop website at troopva2907.org and/or email the Troop at troopva2907@gmail.com. A "Join Trail Life" Night is also taking place on Thursday, September 15th in the McClunn Hall from 6:30 -7:30 PM for anyone wanting additional information. The Trailmen who attend St. Louis School are permitted and encouraged to wear their Trail Life uniforms to school on the 15th.
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