Weekly Bulletin - September 7, 2023 | |
Dear Families,
It was great to see the students filling up our hallways during the first day of school. I hope all of you had a great summer and are happy to be back at St. Louise for another year of learning and fun experiences.
Our theme for this year, St. Louise Chargers C.A.R.E. (Catholic Community, Academics, Respect, and Excellence), embodies the essence of our school community. It reminds us of the collective responsibility we have in nurturing our students’ growth not only academically but also spiritually and socially. We invite you to join us in instilling these values in our students’ hearts, both at school and at home.
This is a reminder that we will have our Opening Day Liturgy today at 11:00am. All parents are welcome and are encouraged to attend. Grades 1-8 will be in attendance.
Thank you to everyone who has attended or will be attending our important Curriculum Nights which allow the opportunity to meet with teachers, learn about the curriculum, and upcoming events. Thank you to our St. Louise teachers for providing our students with the best education!
Kindergarten and Pre-K’s Curriculum Nights were last week and this week, respectively. The Junior High Curriculum Night (Grades 7-8) is TONIGHT at 6:30pm in the School Library. Curriculum Night for grades 1–6 is on Tuesday, September 12th in the Parish Hall at 6:30pm.
SLE of the Month – September
(3.1) A St. Louise Student is a well-balanced individual who practices positive social skills by taking responsibility for one’s own actions and showing respect.
Have a Great Weekend!
Mike Fuerte
Principal
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Welcome to St. Louise School | |
New School Counselor
This year, we are especially excited to announce our first ever school counselor, Lynn Smith. Lynn has over 14 years of experience in providing counseling in Social Emotional Development, behavior change and goal setting. She is a Licensed Therapist and a Professional Member of the American School Counselor Association.
"I will work with ALL students to help them be the best version of themselves."
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Coming Soon – Fall Extra Curricular After School Clubs!
Be on the lookout for an email with all the details and sign-up information in the coming days.
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First Week of School
Pre-K
Thursday, Sept. 7
Only students with last name M-Z from 8:15 am - 11:45 am
Friday, Sept. 8
Half Day
8:15 am - 11:45 am
K-1
Thursday, Sept. 7 - Friday, Sept. 8
Noon Dismissal
2-8
Thursday, Sept. 7 - Friday, Sept. 8
Full Day
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Volunteer Opportunities: Support St. Louise School and connect with our community through our Volunteer Program
There are over 30 different volunteer opportunities to fit any schedule and availability – you can assist school faculty during school hours, team up with other parents to support school events, or share your time and talents from the commodity of your home.
Visit our page at Sign Up Genius to register and you will be contacted by the activity organizer with further details and information.
Did you know?
- St. Louise Parish School requires all families to commit to a minimum of 40 volunteer hours between July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024.
- You can maximize your support through employer’s volunteer hours matching programs – check to see if your employer offers this benefit.
Questions? Reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator, Daisy Mendes at volunteercoord@stlouiseschool.org.
Sign Up Genius
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CYO Cross Country
Registration Closes: Tuesday, September 19
For students entering grades K - 8. Cross Country practices will begin in early September. Practice will be Wednesday(s) and Friday(s) at 4pm.
If you have questions or are interested in a scholarship, please contact Carly Bixhorn, the coordinator at carly@bixhorn.com.
Sign up for CYO Cross Country
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Auction Procurement
The deadline for auction procurements has passed. If you have not turned in your donation, please do so now. Contact Amy and Laura with questions: auction@stlouiseschool.org.
Many school parents have volunteered for our auction committees. If you are interested in joining us, please let us know!
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Pay for School Milk
$75 per child for half pint cartons of 1% milk for the school year. Chocolate milk will be given out on Fridays. Daily milk begins on Monday.
Pay for school milk
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MyHotLunchBox App
You can order in advance, starting today for Monday. Download, log in and order using their new App! My Hot Lunchbox delivers individually packaged lunches directly to St. Louise from local restaurants.
Order Hot Lunch Now
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LANDS' End Everyday Sweatshirt
Above is a mockup of the new crew neck sweatshirt that will be part of the every day uniform this year. Buy a sweatshirt using Charger Cards! Our school code is 900197286.
Buy a Sweatshirt
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Dennis Uniforms
Need to restock DENNIS uniforms for your kids in the fall? Order NOW. Dennis is still having some manufacturing and shipping delays, so we encourage you to place your orders for skirts, sweaters, and fleece NOW.
Order a uniform
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First Week of School
Thursday, September 7
Pre-K: Students with last name M-Z from 8:15 am-11:45 am only.
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Opening Day Liturgy
Thursday, September 7
11 AM - 12 PM
Everyone is welcomed to attend.
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Required Grades 7-8 Curriculum Meeting (Parents Only)
Thursday, September 7
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Room Parents Meeting
Friday, September 8
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM
School Library
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First Week of School
Friday, September 8
Pre-K:
Half Day (8:15 am-11:45 am)
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Saturday Spruce-Up
Saturday, September 9
9 AM - 11 AM
Help get the school and parish grounds ready for the start of the school year by weeding, planting, and pruning.
Enroll for Saturday Spruce-Up
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Daily Milk & Hot Lunch Begins
Monday, September 11
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Reminder
Monday, September 11
School Dismisses at 2pm every Monday.
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Required Grades 1-6 Curriculum Meeting (Parents Only)
Tuesday, September 12
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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Parents' Club Meeting
Thursday, September 14
6:30 pm - 8 pm
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8th Grade Puyallup Fair Fieldtrip
Friday, September 15
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Back-to-school Bash
Friday, September 15
3 PM
Front Lawn by the Flagpole
Welcome back chargers! After the summer, let's get together and greet our new families! Join us for games, music, charger cards, and a charger gear raffle. Bring a picnic blanket and cash or order ahead and skip the line! Each meal includes a hot dog, bag of chips, water, ice cream and a raffle ticket. $5 per meal.
Order a Meal
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International Travel Opportunity for June 2024 Information Night
Tuesday, September 19
6:30 pm
St. Louise School & Zoom (Link to follow)
Travel with us this summer! This year's trip will be lead by Mrs. Herridge, Mrs. Maloney, and Mrs. Lux. There are two possible destinations this year and we need your input! The destination is between the Galapagos Islands or Spain and Portugal. Each trip is 9 days long in late June 2024.
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Save the Date for the 2023 Auction!
Saturday, November 4
5 PM
The Golf Club at Newcastle
Buy Your Tickets Now
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Charger Cards - App for online purchases -Ready to use in less than 5 minutes!
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.
*Rebate amount required for school year is $125.
- Enrollment Code: 24B7587912L17
Enroll for Charger Cards
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Charger Gear
New this year! Students can wear Charger Gear t-shirts and hoodies to school Fridays on non-Mass days. This is a fun way to show your school spirit. And a portion of all sales goes to Parents' Club.
Buy Friday Charger Gear
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Back to School Bash
Friday, September 15
17 volunteers needed. Welcome new and returning families to St Louise School and enjoy a free meal on us.
- Hot Dog preparation
- Setting up
- Serving hotdogs
- Ticket sales
- Distribute chips and water bottles
- Distribute ice cream
- Running games
- Name tags table
Volunteer for Back-to-school Bash
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Hospitality Committee is looking for:
- Committee Co-Chair: Help to plan and organize events supported by the committee including Teacher Conference Dinner, Grandparents Mass, and Open Houses.
- Hospitality Baker Volunteers: Provide homemade treats, store-bought items, and supplies necessary to support Hospitality events in exchange for volunteer hours.
If you have questions or would like to volunteer, please reach out directly to:
Meghan Green 206-388-9350
Meghan.H.Green@gmail.com
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Parents' Club Social Chair
Do you feel called to get involved? Join Parent's Club! The Social Chair oversees all social events connected to Parents' Club and works with individual leaders of special events to help their event run smoothly.
Are you or do you know a fellow parent who is organized, a great planner and communicator? Recommend them to Marta Masferrer at masferrer@gmail.com.
Apply for Social Chair
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Playground Supervisors
1 day - Weekly/bi-weekly (year-long commitment)
11:45 am - 1 pm
This is a great chance to get to know other parents, see your child at recess, while also helping to keep the playground safe and carefree. You will work alongside one other parent volunteer and school full-time supervisors one day per week, or one day every-other week from 11:45am-1:00pm. Choose the day of the week that works best for your schedule. No experience is necessary. Parents with babies/toddlers are allowed to bring them along. Background check required.
Volunteer to keep the playground safe
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Auction Volunteers Needed
The Auction is our biggest event of the year and we need a lot of help! Consider volunteering for the auction. It's a great way to help the school, and meet other members in your community. Reach out to Amy and Laura if you are interested at auction@stlouiseschool.org.
- Graphics/Marketing
- Dessert Dash
- Digital Slideshow Preparation
- Clean Up Team
- Accounting Team
Volunteer for the Auction
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Parish Announcements & Events | |
Children's Faith Formation
Registration Due: Today, September 7
Ages: 3 - 12
The Children's Faith Formation Program begins in September. Registration form and calendar are available on the parish website.
Learn more & Register
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Lifeteen Mass Returns
Sunday, September 10th
5 pm
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Seattle Vocations Holy Hour
Thursday, September 14
6pm
St. Louise Parish
St. Louise will be hosting Fr. Justin and the vocations office for a holy hour on Thursday, September 14th at 6pm.
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Confirmation Prep Parent Night
Wednesday, September 20
7pm
Parish Hall
All 7th graders through high school seniors are encouraged to sign up. Registration is open now until September 20.
Volunteer for the Auction
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Youth Ministry Volunteer
Are you looking for opportunities to volunteer? Help out at the parish hall on your schedule. Parents that help with various youth ministry needs will receive volunteer hours for their service.
Email Amy for details
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Dear Friends at St. Louise,
We are entering a very important phase of the archdiocesan initiative, “Partners in the Gospel.” As you know, due to limited resources – including the drop Mass attendance over the past 20 years (which translates into less money in the collection), fewer lay people who are willing to work for the Church, fewer priests, and aging parish and school facilities (which in some cases represent millions of dollars of deferred maintenance – all these factors add up to the urgent need to do some major reorganization, the goal of which is to focus those limited resources less on maintenance and more on mission, that is, living the mission of the Gospel. With only a few exceptions, beginning July 1, 2023, every parish in the Seattle Archdiocese will be joined to another one or two parishes.
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“The proof of love is in the works. Where love exists, it works great things. But when it ceases to act, it ceases to exist.”
– Pope St. Gregory the Great
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