Weekly Bulletin September 29th, 2022

Dear Families,


Last week we announced our auction theme at the Launch Party. Our theme is: All the world is my school and humanity is my teacher. Thank you to all those who attended our fun event. Don’t forget to procure your donations to the auction by October 15th, 2022. For more information click here. We would like to celebrate the diversity of St. Louise School and Parish, we hope you can join us for this special event on Saturday, February 4th, 2023.


In my first year as Principal, my goal was to build community between the Parish and the School. Starting at this Saturday’s Mass at 5pm at St. Louise and continuing throughout the weekend, the St. Louise School and Parish Staff will be selling tickets to our Spaghetti Feed which will be held on Saturday, October 8th, 2022 from 6pm-8pm in the Parish Hall. We will serve Spaghetti with meatballs, salad, French bread, and dessert. We will also hold a raffle for a variety of baskets. All proceeds from this special event will support our sister parish St. Anne in Haiti and the New Bethlehem Shelter in Kirkland. We hope to see all of you there.


The first person to answer my quiz question below will receive a Charger Card. Please make sure to email Mr. Fuerte with your answer.


Quiz Question: What are the names of the 5 new teachers at St. Louise School? (Hint: 2 in kindergarten, 1 in 3rd grade, 1 in 6th grade, and 1 in Junior High)


Have a Great Weekend!


Principal Mike Fuerte

Announcements

Remote Learning Day

MONDAY, OCTOBER 3RD


Students in K-8 will login for online classes (Pre-K will get a packet). There will be no in-person classes or before or after school Kids’ Club and Activities. Teachers will setup their classes and parents of students in grades K-4 should have received an email from Mrs. Jaster and Mr. Kirby on preparing for Remote Learning Day.

School Directory Out Today!


In your red envelope today, you will be receiving a copy of the most up-to-date directory which includes family contact information. If you see any errors, please email Tracy and Mindy so that our records are accurate. 

SEL Class


Watch this great video Mrs. Zambrano put together to learn more about what your children are doing in Social Emotional Learning Class. 

Video: SEL Class

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Reported COVID Cases

St. Louise School has 1 COVID cases this wee, in 8B. We wish them a fast recovery! 

School Photo Day 

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5TH


Remember to wear your red sweaters or fleece for picture day!


Families can save on shipping and preorder photos.


  • Print preorders will be shipped to the school and distributed to students at school within three weeks after the picture day
  • Digital preorders will be sent via email from no-reply@imagequix.com within three weeks after the picture day (use "no-reply@imagequix.com " to search your inbox/spam folders if you don't see the email come through)
  • Photos will be available to view after the bulk order is placed (about a week after picture day) -- families can view and order photos using their student's school ID number -- these print orders are shipped directly to students' homes (+ a shipping fee) within 10-14 business days after the order is placed; digital images will be sent via email from no-reply@imagequix.com to the address provided within 10-14 business days after the order is placed
  • Retake Day is scheduled for November 9


For questions, please contact customerservice@yuenluischools.com

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Yearbook Sale

UNTIL FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH 


Order now for 10% off until Sept. 30th.

Regular Price: $26.00 + sales tax.

Deadline to order: Monday, May 1st 


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  • Add photos from your computer, Facebook, Instagram, Google Drive & more. 
  • Answer fun Memory Questions to help remember the year.
  • The 2 custom pages are FREE and are printed ONLY in your yearbook. Want more pages? Each additional 2 pages is just $0.99. 


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Must be a parent or student 13 years or older.

  1. Go to www.treering.com/validate
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Lunch Program


St. Louise Parish School has a new hot lunch program for the 2022-23 school year! It's not too late to sign up.


Scan the QR Code or Click the button below to sign up.

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SchoolPass - Attendance 


St. Louise has implemented a new Attendance and Visitor/Management system. You’ll receive an email from SchoolPass with directions on how to set up your family’s account and download the app where you’ll be able to:

  • Check your child in if you are tardy
  • Check your child in or out for an appointment
  • Check in and out for volunteering
  • Notify us of absences, appointments, etc.


NEW THIS YEAR - If you are running late and will be tardy, parents need to bring their child to the office to get checked in. Please do not drop them off to enter on their own – they must be accompanied by their parent.

  • If your child will be absent, please notify the office by email, phone call or by using the new SchoolPass app.  

Events

Spaghetti Feed

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8

6PM 

ST.LOUISE PARISH HALL


After the 5pm Mass, the St. Louise School and Parish Staff with Community Life will host a Spaghetti Feed in the Parish Hall. All proceeds will go to Standing with Haiti as well as New Bethlehem Project in Kirkland to help out our community near and far. 

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LifeTeen & CROWD Kick-Off

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2ND

3PM

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Cub Scouts Ice Cream Social 

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 5TH

6PM

ST. LOUISE PARISH - CENTERAL WING ROOM A


Interested in joining Cub Scouts? Meet Pack 641 & Learn what Scouting is all about!


For more information email Pack Master: Chris Bair - jcbair621@gmail.com

Feast of our Lady of the Rosary Mass

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7TH

9AM


Reminder! Students must wear their red sweaters or fleece to Mass. Please plan accordingly. 


Everyone is invited. 5B will be leading the Mass.


Please arrive early and wait for your class in the church if you would like to sit with them.

Parent Education Class On Emotional Coaching

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11TH

6:30 PM - 8 PM

PARISH HALL


Please save the date in your calendar & RSVP (on here or by scanning the QR code) for our annual Parent Education Night sponsored by our Parents’ Club.


Our guest speaker, Melissa Benaroya is a parent coach, speaker, and author. You can find out more information at the following website: Melissa Benaroya, LICSW - Parent Coach, Speaker & Author


If you attend a Parent Education Class, Mr. Fuerte will hand you a “Free Dress Coupon” that your child can use the following day (Oct. 12).

Please RSVP Here

LOCATION

St. Louise Parish Hall

DATE AND TIME

10/11/22 6:00pm - 10/11/22 8:00pm US/Pacific
Join us! Melissa Benaroya first talk will focus on Emotion Coaching: An Essential Part of Your Parenting Toolbox.
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Parent Education Class On Fostering A Growth Mindset: Unlocking Your Child's Full Potential

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH

6:30 PM - 8 PM

PARISH HALL


Please save the date in your calendar for our second annual Parent Education Night sponsored by our Parents’ Club.


Our guest speaker, Melissa Benaroya is parent coach, speaker, and author. You can find out more information at the following website: Melissa Benaroya, LICSW - Parent Coach, Speaker & Author


If you attend a Parent Education Class, Mr. Fuerte will hand you a “Free Dress Coupon” that your child can use the next day (Nov. 15).

Donations & Drives

AUCTION


Thanks to all who attended and volunteered at the Auction Launch Party last week. Where we revealed our auction theme: All the World is my School and All Humanity Is My Teacher. This theme reflects the diversity of our school community.  

This year we are offering the opportunity to underwrite the following live items:

  1. A Trip to Disneyland (You are welcome to donate Charger Cards or make a cash donation)
  2. Diamond Earrings 
  3. Traeger Smoker Package
  4. Aegean Cruise, Greece to Italy (You are welcome to donate Charger Cards for Holland America or make a cash donation)
  5. Class Party at Arena Sports, Issaquah


Remember that your $250 procurement is due by October 15. If you miss the deadline, the minimum increases to $300. A cash donation may be made using this link or the QR code below.


The auction is always a team effort. Thank you to Sharon Victor and Russ Valentine for donating their photographic skills and to Melody Litovkin for her help with the launch party.

Wipes, Diaper & Formula Drive

UP TILL MONDAY, OCTOBER 31ST


Donation boxes are located in the front entrance of the church, at ALL Masses & During school hours in the school lobby. 


Support life by proving much needed assistance to women with carrying unplanned babies by donating baby supplies like diapers, formula and baby wipes. Let's show our community St. Louise cares. 


Contact: david@stlouise.org for more information 

Support St. Louise Charger Cards


Need to purchase a physical card? Come see us at:

  • Charger Card window from 8:15am to 9am every Friday 
  • Charger Card cart after the 9am mass on the last Sunday of the month 10/30
  • Charger Card cart sale at 2:30pm on Wednesday on campus from 10/5 to 11/16


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


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. To enroll – see here


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

*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.  

Volunteer Opportunities

Saturday Spruce Up - Fall Fix Up

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1ST

8AM - 11AM 


Please join us to help with fall yard work on campus. We have garden areas that vary in size that are great for a solo volunteer, for two people or for an entire family – the more the merrier. Please bring your own work gloves and hand-held weeding tool. This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone that needs volunteer hours.


We will be spreading wood chips in the Big Toys area. If you have gardening fork, shovel and wheelbarrow that you can bring, please do so. Thank you.

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Trunk or Treat

MONDAY, OCTOBER 31ST

2PM - 4PM

ST.LOUISE SCHOOL FEILD & BLACKTOP


Happy Halloween! We need 2 types of volunteers: those who will help plan the event and direct parking, and those who will decorate their trunks and pass out candy.

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St. Louise Auction Volunteers 


Interested in volunteering for the auction? We want to hear from you! Contact the auction chairs at auction@stlouiseschool.org for more information. 

Carpool Director Needed!


From 1:50pm-2:20pm on Mondays and/or 2:50pm-3:20pm on Tuesdays through Fridays.


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

Do you love your career and would be willing to share it with the Junior High School students?

THURSDAY AND/OR FRIDAY AFTERNOON


We are looking for parents who want to share their enthusiasm about their jobs with the 7th and 8th grade. This will create a connection with the learning students do in the classroom with the community around them. Help us strengthen our engagement with the SLE 2.3 “Exhibits enthusiasm for learning, including the ability to connect learning with life experiences” by speaking to our students. If you are interested in helping or know someone who would be a great fit, email taram@stlouiseschool.org.


A Message from Father Gary

Dear Friends of St. Louise, 


Last week I wrote about an important international way that St. Louise parish reaches out to people in need, through Standing with Haiti. (Again, you can check it out on our parish website.) This week I would like to lift up another important ministry our parish supports, the New Bethlehem Projects. New Bethlehem is in Kirkland, and provides a day center and overnight shelter, plus other services, to homeless women and their children. If you use your favorite search engine, you can find more specifics.


The New Bethlehem Projects got its name from the place where Jesus was born, after St. Joseph and the Blessed Virgin Mary had searched desperately for a place to spend the night. This ministry began with the dream of parishioners at Holy Family Parish in Kirkland. They reached out to Catholic Housing Services (CHS) and to St. Louise. Salt Lutheran Church in Kirkland was able to provide space for a day center for homeless woman and children, and now there is 24/7 housing for them. The wrap-around services New Bethlehem supports help the families to get on their feet again and to move into permanent housing. As the effort has progressed, others in the Kirkland community have gotten on board. It is amazing what God will do when people come together. Rachel Nightingale, a St. Louise parishioner and the mom of a St. Louise student and a recent graduate, works for CHS, and has a special love for this project. 


As we celebrate Respect for Life month in October, it only makes sense that we would come together to help moms in need, who only want what every parent wants for their children: nourishing food, a warm place to sleep, a safe place to play and do homework. 

 

If you have a heart to help, even in a small way, don’t forget the Spaghetti Feed in the Parish Hall following the 5PM Mass on October 8. Our St. Louise parish and school staffs are putting it on! Proceeds will help support both Standing with Haiti and the New Bethlehem Projects. This is a great way to come together both as a school and a parish to have fun, get to know each other better, and raise money for two important ministries. 


Have a blessed week! 


Fr. Gary Zender

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"God never showed greater love for his creatures than when he resolved to become man."

— St. Louise de Marillac

Cross Country Practice

Flashlight Fun Reading

Finger spelling

Getting creative with playdoh!

We are very blessed to have so many families joining us this school year.


Pictured below are the Kumar Family: Annie Kumar & Kumar Somasundaram with Bhavya Kumar in 6B. The McGarr Family: Nicole Boswell with Tucker McGarr in 1B and Tatum McGarr in PA. The Miller family: Asya Frazier with Zion Miller in 5B. The Nelson family: Cindy & Christian with Cassidy in KB. And the Nguyen Family: Jeanie Do & Hai Nguyen with Francis Nguyen in PA.


Welcome to our St. Louise community!

Cub Scouts from the previous year, cleaning up the playground, proudly showing their service project and helping to keep our community clean. 

Coloring, and playing together. 

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