Weekly Bulletin - December 8th, 2022

Dear Families,


Below are a couple of reminders and important information for this week. 


Mass on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception – Thursday, December 8th, 2022

All school staff and families are invited to the 9:00am mass today in church. Thank you to 7B for leading our mass this morning. 


Charger Cards – Advent and Christmas Season

Do you need to buy Christmas Gifts? Don’t know what to buy? Gift Cards are the best gifts as loved ones can purchase items for themselves. The Charger Card team will be available Mondays and Fridays from 8:30am-9:30am to take your special orders for the Christmas and Advent Season. In addition, they will be open on Wednesday, December 14th between 2:15pm and 3:15pm. It is also a great opportunity to buy Charger Cards for your child’s teacher, the administrative staff, and school staff. Let them know how much you appreciate all of the hard work they have done since the beginning of the school year. Check out the Charger Card Faculty wish list HERE


Advent New Bethlehem Programs Supply Drive – Donation Deadline: December 12th 

Please help support the New Bethlehem Programs during Advent by donating a variety of items that include sugar packets, coffee, napkins, granola bars, toilet paper, Clorox wipes, diapers, child and adult gloves, and more. Please drop off your donated items in the St. Louise School Lobby by December 12th. For more information about New Bethlehem Programs visit: www.ccsww.org/nbp


2nd Week of Advent: Peace

This week for Advent our focus is on Peace. We see that one way that we can bring hope into the world is to be peacemakers. Peace on earth starts with us, with our attitudes towards others. Advent prayers can help us focus on this important liturgical season. Advent can help us keep in mind the true purpose of the build up to Christmas. 


Advent Prayer for the week

Dear Heavenly Father, this Advent season, we especially in need of peace. War rages on in our world. It impacts the daily lives of millions in different ways. This year, as much as ever, we need Jesus, Prince of Peace, in our world and in our hearts. During Advent, we pray that Jesus transforms our world as we await His coming again. Amen.


Non-Illness Planned Absence of Three or More Consecutive Days

With Christmas Break quickly approaching, I wanted to remind you that while we know it’s not always possible, family trips should only be planned during school vacation time to reduce your child’s time away from the valuable in person learning they receive in the classroom.


If your travel will cause your child to miss 3 or more days of school, we require the student and family complete a Planned Absence Form which you can get from the school office or your child’s teacher. This form should be completed AT LEAST five days prior to the student’s absence. You can read the full policy on planned absences here.


Have a Blessed Weekend,

Mr. Mike Fuerte

Principal

Announcements

Mass on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8TH

9 AM - 10 AM

Last day to submit a Planned Absence Form

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9TH


Today is the last day to submit a Planned Absence Form if you plan to be gone more than 3 days before or after Christmas break.


If you are planning a trip that will cause your child to be absent from school for 3 or more days, you will need to complete a Planned Absence Form at least 5 days prior to your trip. You can find the form for grades K-3 here and for grades 4-8 here or pick one up in the school office.  

No School for Grades 7-8th for HS Admissions Paperwork

MONDAY, DECEMBER 12TH

Treat Sale

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15TH

No PM Kids' Club

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16TH

Noon Dismissal

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16TH

First Day Back from Break

TUESDAY, JANUARY 3RD

Reported COVID Cases

St. Louise had 0 reported COVID case this past week. 

CONGRATULATIONS FIRST TRIMESTER HONOR ROLL STUDENTS


  • Lexi Blank
  • Mika Cam
  • Claire Charles
  • Liam Craig
  • Sam Cuevas
  • Jeronimo Gonzalez-Diaz
  • Raneisha Lagunero
  • Lily Larson
  • Victoria Ma
  • Java Macatangay
  • Samantha Nightingale
  • Katelyn Rabon
  • Mary Salmon
  • May Wang
  • Dhani Widodo 


*The criteria to be listed on the “Honor Roll” is for a 7th or 8th grader who has an end-of-trimester grade of 90% or above in all subjects and demonstrates responsible behavior, positive participation, and completion of assignments. 

Absences Reminder


Please remember to call (426-746-4220) or email the office (office@stlouiseschool.org) AND your teacher, when your student will be absent and/or arriving late or leaving early. Additionally, please let us know the reason for their absence. You can also report this information using our new SchoolPass system and it will automatically notify your teacher and the office. If you haven’t used it yet, or need instructions on how to use it, please email us and we’ll get you all set up!

Flu Season Reminder


Since we are fully into cold and flu season and seeing many students out sick, please remember that your child needs to be fever free for 24 hours without any medication before they can return to school. Additionally, if your child has vomited, they also need to be home for 24 hours before returning. We appreciate you being cautious with your children so we can reduce the spread of the assorted viruses currently going around.

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Advent Week 3

Bishop Elizondo: JOY

Events

Kindergarten Christmas Concert

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9TH

8:45 AM - 9:05 AM

Christmas Concert performed by grades 3-4

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15TH

6:30 PM - 7:15 PM

Advent Cocoa & Carols

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16TH

5:30 PM


Parents' Club would love to see you at Cocoa & Cookies at 5:30 pm and Lessons & Carols at 7 pm. Please RSVP. Join us for this all-school pre-Christmas gathering!

8th Grade Hot Cocoa Sale

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16TH

8:30 AM


Come support our 8th graders as they raise money for graduation! Hot Chocolate will be for sale before school during carpool, outside the old pre-k classroom.

Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink

Fundraising Opportunity for a limited time only


Until Jan. 8th, for every paid admission the school will receive a $3 donation. Please notify the rink staff upon arrival that the school you are affiliated with is "St. Louise Parish".

Ice Rink

Donations & Drives

AmazonSmile


Are you planning on using Amazon for Christmas shopping this season? For every eligible purchase, Amazon donates 0.5% to a charity of your choice. Sign Up to Give Today.

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St. Louise Charger Cards


Charger Cards Promotion Winners:

  • Congratulations to 4B for winning a pizza party – Date TBD

Congratulations to the Toth Family for winning ONE auction ticket.


Thank you all for supporting St. Louise with Charger Cards!

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Charger Cards Regular Window Hours

  • 8:30am to 9:30am every Monday and Friday 

 Extra hours:

  • 2:15 to 3:15pm on Wednesday 12/7
  • 10:00am on Sunday 12/11 after mass 


App for online purchases:

  • Download and use the RaiseRight app 24/7 on your phone to make e-card purchases and physical cards that can be sent directly to your home. 

Note: Online purchase fee is only $0.15 when you use your Bank info. 


To enroll – see here 


Enrollment Code: 24B7587912L17


Or Scan the QR Code:

*Note: If you need Charger Cards outside of the above time window, please contact Kami, Ashley and Marta at chargercards@stlouiseschool.org.


*Rebate amount required for 2022-23 school year is $150. 

Note: We take check, cash or credit cards (4% fee for all credit card orders)


Follow us on Facebook – St. Louise Charger Cards AND check out www.raiseright.com for more card options.  

Charger Gear

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Advent New Bethlehem Programs Supply Drive

DEADLINE: MONDAY, DECEMBER 12TH

DROP-OFF LOCATION: ST. LOUISE SCHOOL LOBBY


ONLY THREE DAYS LEFT TO DONATE TO NEW BETHLEHEM PROGRAMS!!


As a division of Catholic Community Services, New Bethlehem Programs provide vital resources to families experiencing homelessness. St. Louise has been a proud partner of NBP for several years and is looking forward to bombarding them with many of the supplies they so desperately need to continue to make a positive impact on these families. Below is a picture of last year’s donation – let’s blow this out of the water this year!!


Please help us stock the shelves at New Bethlehem Programs by donating one of the following much needed items to our Annual Advent Supply Drive:

  • Sugar Packets
  • Coffee (Ground not beans)
  • Paper plates/bowls
  • Disposable Coffee Cups
  • Napkins
  • Hot Chocolate Packets
  • Easy Mac and Cheese Cups
  • Cup O'Noodle
  • Granola Bars (or other grab and go snacks)
  • Diapers (ESPECIALLY 4T-6 pull ups)
  • Toilet Paper
  • Lysol Spray
  • Clorox Wipes
  • Laundry Pods (HE)
  • Hand Soap
  • Child & Adult Gloves
  • Child & Adults Thermals
  • Child & Adult warm hats


For more information on how your donations are helping those in need, visit their website by clicking the button down below.

New Bethlehem Programs

Premium Wine Contest

MONDAY, DECEMBER 5TH - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15TH


The top two classes with the most bottles of wine collected will receive a free dress day as a prize. Thank you for your generosity and participation in this fun competition.

Glassybaby Sale

COST: $100/EACH


Thank you for your generous support of St. Louise. A portion of the proceeds go to St. Louise. Looking Up, celebrates our auction theme and Charger Welcome, commemorates our expanded pre-k program.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Auction Volunteers Needed


  • Driver - we need help the night before the auction to transporting items to the Westin Bellevue. Strong arms and a larger vehicle would be great!
  • Preview Week volunteers – many hands make light work for preview week! Help us set up items for families to preview, sell raffle tickets, maybe run an errand or two…
  • Memento Photo assembler – we love creating a keepsake for our Auction attendees. Can you help assemble these special photo frames?
  • Photographer volunteers (no professional camera or experience needed!)

Social Chair

PARENTS' CLUB


Parent's Club is looking for a organized parent. This person will oversee all social events associated with Parents' Club. Please, reach out to Sara Jordan, syjordan03@gmail.com for more information.

Carpool Director

MONDAYS: 1:50 PM - 2:20 PM 

AND/OR

TUESDAYS - FRIDAYS: 2:50 PM - 3:20 PM


Please contact Vice Principal, Joellyn Jaster at joellynj@stlouiseschool.org if interested in carpool directing.

St. Nicholas Event Chair for 2023-24 school year

PARENTS' CLUB


Parents' Club is looking for a event chair to lead next year's St. Nicholas event. Please, reach out to Sara Jordan, syjordan03@gmail.com for more information.

Parish

CROWD

FRIDAYS

6:30 PM - 8 PM

6 - 8TH GRADERS


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A Message from Father Gary

Dear Parishioners, 


Thursday, December 8, is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. She is the patroness for the United States of America, and so this feast is important not only for Catholics throughout the world, but also especially for all of us who live in this great country of ours. If we lived in a Catholic country, this feast would be a national holiday. It is, for all Catholics, a Holy Day of Obligation, because on this day we profess our belief that Mary, at her conception, was given the same grace that we are given at Baptism. She was preserved from the stain of original sin to prepare her to be the worthy mother of the Son of God – so that, through him, we could have that same stain washed away at Baptism. These truths are so important to our salvation that we are all obligated to attend Mass on this day.


What are we saying, when we say that December 8 is a Holy Day of Obligation? Basically, that is just as important to attend Mass on that day (and other Holy Days of Obligation) as it is to attend Sunday Mass. It is “our duty and our salvation,” as we hear in the preface of almost every Mass. As with Sunday Mass, things like sickness, an unavoidable work schedule, etc. may prevent you from attending; however, everyone should make every effort to attend. If it truly is not possible for you to attend through no fault of your own, I strongly encourage you to at least view one of our Masses (our livestream Masses are recorded, so you can view them at a time that works for you). 


I would love to see our Masses so full that we need to add another Mass for next year. Come! Let us together celebrate, with joy, this great mystery of our salvation!


Fr. Gary Zender

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Gallery

"Let us pray to the divine goodness for one another that His mercy may pour out on us His blessings of grace and light so that we may glorify Him eternally."

— St. Louise de Marillac

7th Grade trip to the museum of flight.

8th Grade students serving at the Salvation Army.

Saint Nicholas visit to St. Louise on St. Nicholas Day!

Congratulations to our winners this week for being excellent role models.

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Thank You to our School Sponsors

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Antezana Garvizu Family