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April 11, 2024
Dear St. Louis families,
Alleluia! Happy Easter! It has been a good week on campus. Judging from the excitement in our building and the escalation of joyful noise during lunch, students enjoyed the time away and were eager to be with one another again. The warmer weather this week has allowed some excellent brain breaks outside, and our focus remains on growing and learning—moving forward. Springtime always reminds us about renewal and refreshing, and the Easter break provided us that much needed respite to finish this school year strong. There are only 8 weeks left, and they will fly by. If you did not see the update to the school calendar, our last day for students in grades 1-7 is June 7th with an early release at 11:30am. Kinder and 8th grade students will graduate on June 4th.
Our preschool classes received 7 fertilized eggs yesterday and will watch them over the next few weeks to see if any embryos are growing, and try and guess which ones might actually hatch some baby chicks! This whole process is amazing, and we will encourage all our grade levels to stop by and take a look.
April is the Month of the Military Child, and we will be celebrating our military community in a special way all week. Monday is Purple Up! Day for students to celebrate all our students who have family members serving our country. Students may wear purple shirts, socks, sweaters, or sweatshirts but must wear the uniform pants, shorts, skirt, or jumper. There will also be a red, white, blue day on Friday, April 19th.Please see below for more details.
Mark your calendars for some PTO fun---BINGO Family fun night is Friday, April 19th. Mrs. Ali Parmiter and her committee have planned a really great night of games, prizes, raffles and more! Please join us.
Peace and blessings,
Anne Dyke
Principal
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Hawk Happenings: April 12-19, 2024 | |
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Friday, April 12
Sunday, April 14
Monday, April 15
- Lunch: Swedish Meatballs
- Purple Up! for Military Kids
- MS Mass
Tuesday, April 16
- Lunch: Pizza Pasta Bake
- Ice cream available
- Counselor's Coffee
Wednesday, April 17
- Lunch: Chicken Nuggets
- K-5 Mass
Thursday, April 18
- Lunch: Cheeseburger Meatloaf
- Ice cream available
Friday, April 19
- Lunch: Pizza
- Red, White & Blue Tag Day
- PTO Family Bingo Night
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FULL SCHOOL CALENDAR
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*Hot lunch must be ordered monthly in advance.
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Order hot lunch HERE.
May lunch orders due by April 29th, 9pm.
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Tickets may be pre-purchased to redeem for ice cream on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Order ice cream tickets HERE.
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Class Picture Day - Tuesday, April 16th
A reminder that class pictures will be taken on Tuesday, April 16th. All students should be in their regular school uniform. No PE uniforms please.
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Yearbooks! Yearbooks!
Yearbooks are selling fast! Don’t miss out on the memories. Order yours today before they're gone. Click on the link https://buytheyearbook.pictavo.com/ Find your school: St. Louis School, Alexandria, VA # 718159
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April 15-19 is Military Child Appreciation Week at St. Louis
As a Purple Star school we are honored to have nearly 100 military-connected students at St. Louis and many more who are children of retired service members. We look forward to recognizing them next week.
MONDAY, APRIL 15
Purple Up! for Military Kids
All students may wear purple shirts and/or socks with their regular uniform.
FRIDAY, APRIL 19
Red, White & Blue Tag Day ($2)
All students may wear their patriotic colors for this dress-down day. All proceeds will benefit United Through Reading "Military Families Reading Together Everyday, No Matter the Distance."
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Counselor's Coffee - April 16
Please join Mrs. Cotnoir Tuesday April 16th from 8-9am at the LIttle Way Cafe for coffee and conversation. We will be focusing this session on any particular needs of those who attend as well as sharing parenting resources (books, podcasts, websites, etc....). This is our 3rd gathering and we usually have a good time. Please don't be shy. Grab a friend and join us. All ages and grades (including preschool) are welcome! Any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Cotnoir at jcotnoir@stlouisschool.org
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Coach...Michael Kors...Kate Spade...
Just some of the designer bags waiting for one lucky winner!
This is a reserved seating event and tickets are going fast! Tables for 10 are sold out, but there are a few Tables for 8 and individual tickets still available.
$30 Individual Ticket | $200 Table for 8
Everyone goes home with something from our friends at SCOUT,
and maybe you'll also win a designer bag!
Tickets and Information:
www.stlouisschool.org/BagBingo/
* Proceeds benefit the St. Louis School & Preschool Annual Fund.
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April 19 - Family Bingo Night
It’s all fun and games until someone yells, “Bingo!” Registration is filling up for the 2nd Annual Family Bingo Night on Friday, April 19th! Register HERE B-4 it's too late!
Email Allison Parmiter with any questions at allisimms@gmail.com
PLEASE NOTE: This private event is for St. Louis School & Preschool families only.
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April 25 - Spirit Dinner Delivered!
We are thrilled to have Northside 10 back with us for April's Spirit Dinner, taking place on Thursday, April 25th. This is an easy pick-up from the parking lot during carline (EDC ordering available as well). Please order in advance at www.stlouisschool.org/northside10/ and make your evening dinner easy!
Proceeds go to St. Louis PTO. Questions? kgodburn@gmail.com
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May 14 - Spring PTO Meeting
Our final PTO meeting of the year is nearly upon us! Mark your calendar and consider carefully if there's a role you'd like to continue or step into for the 2024-25 school year.
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Current Opportunities in Connect 1
Lunch Room Monitors (open to all)
Frozen Musical Parent Volunteers & Snack Contributions (open to all)
Family Bingo Night (open to all)
1st Grade Teacher's Pantry Stock-up
2nd Grade First Communion Retreat
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April 14: 2nd Sunday School Families Mass and Pancakes!
St. Louis School families are invited to worship together at 8:45am Mass on April 14 at Saint Louis. Join together in fellowship afterward at the Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast in the cafeteria.
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Youth Ministry Announcements
St. Louis Youth Ministry has a number of opportunities available to fulfill Confirmation requirements as we look to wrap up another academic year:
1) The next Praise and Worship Holy Hour is scheduled for Monday, April 15th at 7 p.m. A parent must accompany their student to attend. The last opportunity to attend a Praise and Worship Holy Hour is on Monday, May 20th at 7 p.m.
2) The High School Hangout on April 21st will be a pilgrimage to the Franciscan Monastery in Washington D.C. Students and parents will meet at the school entrance at 10:00 a.m. Bus Transportation will be provided. 28 spaces are available. (The schedule will be as follows:
- Leave St. Louis School 10:00 a.m.
- Mass at the Monastery: 11:00 a.m.
- Church Tour 12:00 p.m.
- Lunch and Gift Shop 1:00-1:30 p.m.
- Arrive at St. Louis School 2:15-2:30 p.m.
Parents and students are encouraged to bring your own lunch. If this pilgrimage is used to satisfy the confirmation requirement, a parent must accompany their student. There is no cost for this event. To reserve your tickets, please contact Father Thompson at fr.thompson@saintlouisparish.org.
3) The last service project of the academic year at High School Hangout will be held on Sunday, April 28th immediately following the 10:30 Mass in the Gym and school cafeteria. Meals are being prepared for the Audubon Estates community who need assistance. Please email Fr. Thompson at fr.thompson@saintlouisparish.org if your student would like to participate. 1 service hour will be awarded for this experience.
For Grades 6-8:
1) Registration for the Diocesan Middle School BASH is still open. The deadline for registration is by close of business on Friday, April 26th. You can use this link to register and pay the $25.00 for transportation, ticket, and t-shirt. A completed permission form must be submitted either before or on the day of the trip. Students will gather at the school entrance at 2:30 p.m. and return by 9:15/9:30 p.m. The Diocesan Office of Youth Office has provided this video to help you see what the event is all about. Students in 8th Grade Confirmation Prep can fulfill substitute attendance at this event for the requirement
to attend 2 Holy Hours. If you have any questions, email Fr. Thompson at fr.thompson@saintlouisparish.org.
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Bishop Ireton Summer Camps
Bishop Ireton Summer Camps registration is well underway! Register your rising 6th-9th graders for our Sports, Fine Arts and STEM programs beginning June 17, 2024 through July 19, 2024.
Please visit https://www.bishopireton.org/summer-camps.
Design your camp experience with choices of half-day programs, allowing your camper to explore different interests and customize their summer weeks. All camps are run by Bishop Ireton coaches, faculty and staff. A registered nurse and trainer will be onsite each day.
Campers registered for both morning and afternoon half-day sessions will enjoy lunch in our school cafeteria, Murphy Hall. Lunch is held in between camp sessions from 12-12:30 pm. Lunch and before-care are available as add-on options. Please direct all questions to Mrs. Kieran Mitchell, Director of Camps, at (703) 212-5166 or by email at summercamps@bishopireton.org.
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Bishop O'Connelle Knights of Adventure
BIshop O'Connell offers summer camps for students in grades 5-8 -- with an exciting lineup this year with topics such as Artificial Intelligence, Forensics, Entrepreneurship, Graphic Design, Junior Veterinary, and more! Visit www.bishopoconnell.org/summercamps for more information.
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Yoo's Summer Camp
Yoo's Summer Camp starts June 17th. Help your child have a fun, safe and educational summer break:
- Stay active and fit
- Confidennce and leadership
- Discipline and respect
- Traditional Tae Kwon Do
Visit yoosama.com/camps for more information.
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