St. Louis Catholic School Newsletter |
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January 28, 2022
Dear St. Louis Families,
Happy Friday! Today, we celebrate the feast day of Saint Thomas Aquinas, doctor of the church and patron saint of Catholic schools and students. His feast day is a great beginning to our celebration of Catholic Schools Week and among the countless things we can learn from Saint Thomas is the importance of recognizing the uniqueness of each learner.
Catholic Schools Week is intended to be a celebration of all that is inherent and good in Catholic education with an emphasis on our faith, our students, our academics, and our community. Throughout next week, students will be joined in prayer through Mass and the rosary; they will be actively engaged in our community service project to support the dignity and sanctity of human life; they will join in games and activities that not only celebrate knowledge but also our spirit. Sprinkled in-between is some learning and some extra treats---we are looking forward to Catholic Schools Week with much anticipated joy and gratitude for the committee of parents and teachers who have intentionally planned each day with a focus on a saint and an emphasis on a piece of what makes St. Louis this remarkable place and community. Please join us for the beginning of Catholic Schools Week Sunday, January 30th with Mass. With COVID, there isn’t one school Mass this year, but we encourage our families to attend any of the Sunday Masses at St. Louis and have our students proudly wear school uniforms. Masses will be livestreamed as well.
Just a reminder that school does begin at 8:00am and students who arrive after the second bell are tardy---we are finding more cars than usual in the line right up to 8:00am. Please make every effort to have your students arrive before so they can get unpacked and organized before prayers.
Together, with a little faith, we can move mountains!
Peace,
Anne Dyke
Principal
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2022-23 Re-Registration Due Tuesday, Feb. 1st |
Re-registration Forms for the 2022-23 school year are due Tuesday, Feb. 1st. Openings will be offered to our applicant wait pool after this date.
Please confirm your intentions for the next school year. Military families who may be awaiting orders are asked to submit re-registration forms to hold your spot until you notify the school otherwise (your fee will not be processed until April 1st). If you have any questions, concerns or need assistance with your re-registration, please contact Mrs. Dyke, adyke@stlouisschool.org
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COVID Vaccinations
Although not required, sharing your child's COVID vaccination information assists us in the contact tracing process. Currently 55% of the eligible student population at St. Louis School and Preschool have received the COVID vaccine. If your child has been vaccinated, and you wish to share this information, please email Mrs. Aguilar, nurse@stlouisschool.org.
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Yearbook News!
Be a part of our 2021-2022 school yearbook! To order a yearbook or upload photos for the yearbook, visit Pictavo Community at commpe.pictavo.com. Use Google Chrome for best results. Parents are welcome to upload photos for consideration in the yearbook. Specifically, we are looking for photos from the following events or activities:
- First Day of School
- Hawks 5K/Fun Run
- Tent or Treat
- Christmas Lights Tour
- Catholic Schools Week (1/30 – 2/4)
- Sports/ Cheerleading Candids
- Scout Candids
- Eighth Grade Baby Pictures
Please see the attached flyer for upload instructions.
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Hawk Happenings - Week of January 31, 2022 |
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Saturday, January 29
- Yay Lunch! order before midnight!
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Monday, January 31 - CSW
- Saints Alive!
- Crazy Socks Day
Tuesday, February 1 - CSW
- Faith Appreciation Day
- 5th Grade Wax Museum
Wednesday, February 2 - CSW
- PJs & Praise
- Community Service Day
- Free ice cream for students
Thursday, February 3 - CSW
Friday, February 4 - CSW
- Sports Jersey Day
- Student Council Pie Throwing Contest
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Saturday, February 5
- Yay Lunch! order before midnight!
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Catholic Schools Week Bake Sale
Our Fall Bake Sale was a huge success. Thank you! We are planning for our Catholic Schools Week Bake Sale – to be held on Saturday, January 29 after evening Mass and on Sunday, January 30. We need your help. We are looking for volunteers and for donated baked goods. Please see the volunteer opportunities section below to sign up.
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Catholic Schools Week Community Service Project
This year our CSW Community Service Project is in support of the MaRiH Center and Gabriel Project, both provide assistance to local mothers in need. They have requested anumber of baby items listed in the SUG link below, your donations are greatly appreciated.
Please send your donations in no later than Monday, January 31st.
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February Spirit Dinner - Northside 10
Mark your calendar for Dinner Delivered on Wednesday, February 16! Families will be able to pre-order dinner from a special menu prepared by Northside 10 (a St. Louis family-owned restaurant). Northside 10 will deliver the meals to St. Louis for pick-up during afternoon carpool. You won’t even have to leave your car! Stay tuned for the menu and ordering details.
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VOLUNTEER
COORDINATORS
Jannette Amedome
Juliette Theroux
Don't forget to log your volunteer hours!
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
NON-VIRTUS:
CSW Bake Sale - January 29 & 30
Volunteers, sign up HERE.
VIRTUS REQUIRED:
Cafeteria Helpers - February
Parent volunteers are needed to assist with receiving, sorting and distributing Yay Lunches AND selling ice cream (please note, ice cream will only be sold on days we have parent volunteers). This is a 2-hour a week commitment from 11am-1pm. Sign up HERE.
Recess Monitors - February
We are in need of recess monitors during outdoor recess in January & February. It includes supervising all grades from K-8 between 11:30am and 1:40pm daily. Fill out and send in the interest form.
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CYO Volunteers Needed for 2022-23 School Year
The CYO program is looking for a few volunteers to help support the program next year. In particular, we are eager to find people willing to take over ordering and distributing spirit wear and to oversee uniform distribution and collection. You do NOT need VIRTUS certification for these roles and uniform distribution would fulfill the entirety of your volunteer commitment for the year. If you are interested, please contact Judy Conti at jconti@nelp.org for more details
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St. John Paul the Great H.S. Winter Announcements
John Paul is still accepting applications for the 2022-2023 school year! For more information and to apply please visit:
Boys Basketball Clinic - Saturday, February 5, 2022
Super Science Saturday - Saturday, March 5, 2022
Calling all middle school scientists! JP's Science Department and National Science Honor Society members will host a fun-filled day for middle school students to explore the sciences in JP's collegiate-style labs on Saturday, March 5 from 9am-12pm. For registration and more details, please visit: https://saintjohnpaul.mypaysimple.com/s/middle-school-event-registration.
Spring Open House & Registration Night - Thursday, March 10, 2022
Join us for Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School's Spring Open House on Thursday March 10 from 4-6pm! Learn what JP has to offer your child - robust academic programs including STEM, DE courses and Bioethics, vibrant student life and House System, competitive athletics, faith community steeped in Dominican tradition, and more! This Spring Open House is a great event for all ages, but especially students in grades 4-7. To learn more and RSVP in advance, please visit:
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