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January 26, 2023
Dear St. Louis Families,
Happy Thursday! This week we have celebrated a few great saints ---St. Francis De Sales, the conversion of St. Paul, Sts. Timothy and Titus, and St. Thomas Aquinas. Each saintly life offers our students an example of faith and a beautiful portrait of discipleship as we head into Catholic Schools Week.
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 Carpenter's Shelter; they will join in games and activities that not only celebrate knowledge but also our spirit. Sprinkled inbetween 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 29th with 8:45am Mass. Students should proudly wear school uniforms and meet their teacher in the gym at 8:15am. Parents can then head over to the Church to find seating. A snapshot of the week was sent out Wednesday evening which captures the out-of-uniform days as well as an overview of the week. Know that we are blessed to teach your children, and also blessed to be taught and humbled by them every day.
God bless,
Anne Dyke
Principal
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2023-2024 Enrollment Forms Due January 30
ALL current Kindergarten -7th Grade families are asked to let us know your intentions and enrollment fee payment preference for the 2023-2024 school year. Please complete the online 2023-2024 Enrollment Form by January 30th. Families who will not be returning or who may be awaiting military orders are required to fill out this form as well.
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2023-2024 Parish Acknowledgement Form
ALL current families returning for the 2023-2024 school year are required to submit an annual Parish Acknowledgement Form to determine tuition rates. Families who wish to be considered for a Catholic tuition rate must have their pastor sign the form.
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2023-2024 Financial Aid Applications Due March 15
Financial Aid is available to qualifying families. Submission of a financial aid assessment application and all supporting tax documentation is due by March 15, 2023. Applications must be completed online through FACTS. Financial aid awards are made for one academic year and are based on demonstrated financial need. Qualifying families are notified by the end of May 2023 of any financial assistance.
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Weekly Rosary Group
The Parent Rosary Group continues to meet each Monday after drop off in front of the Mary stature on warmer days, and in the cafeteria on colder days. We welcome anyone who wants to come pray with us!
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Coffee with the Principal
Join Mrs. Dyke for coffee and conversation on Thursday, February 2 at 8:30am in the cafeteria. Younger siblings always welcome.
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The StudyPro Webinar: Practical Strategies to Help Our Children with Anxiety
Dr. Jonathan Dalton,licensed psychologist and Founder of the Center for Anxiety and Behavioral Change will focus on specific skills that parents can use to respond to anxiety in their children and teens. on February 9, 9am.
REGISTER HERE
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ORDER TODAY! Shrove Tuesday Pancake Lunch - Tuesday, Feb. 21
The Knights of Columbus will be helping us serve a Pancake Lunch on Shrove Tuesday.
Lunch includes pancakes, sausage and fruit. Lunch tickets will be distributed in homerooms that morning. Order HERE by noon, Friday, February 10.
Please note, Fairfax Food Service will NOT be serving hot lunch on this day. If you do not purchase the pancake lunch for your child, please send in a brown bag lunch.
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Yearbook News!
Be a part of our 2022-23 school yearbook! To order a yearbook or upload photos for the yearbook, visit buytheyearbook.pictavo.com. Use Google Chrome for best results.
Parents are welcome to upload photos for consideration in the yearbook. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
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Hawk Happenings: Jan. 27 - Feb. 3, 2023 | |
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Catholic Schools Week - Jan. 29-Feb.3
St. Louis will be celebrating Catholic Schools Week with activities of faith, service, and community.
Please see the schedule of daily activities HERE.
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Friday, January 27
Sunday, January 29
- Catholic Schools Week Mass - arrive 8:15am
- PTO Bake Sale, 8am-3pm
Monday, January 30
- Hot Lunch: Chicken Sliders
- Re-Enrollment Forms Due
- February Lunch Orders Due, 9pm
- Band Concert, 6pm
Tuesday, January 31
- Hot Lunch: Salisbury Steak
- Ice Cream Available
Wednesday, February 1
- Hot Lunch: Chicken Tenders
Thursday, February 2
- Hot Lunch: Spaghetti
- Coffee with the Principal
Friday, February 3
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FULL SCHOOL CALENDAR
Did you know you can subscribe to our school calendar for real-time updates, convenient links to SUGs and flyers, and more? Subscribe to auto-populate your iCal, Outlook 2007+ or Google calendar
*Hot lunch must be ordered monthly in advance.
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Order February hot lunch HERE.
February orders due Jan. 30, 9pm
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Order Ice Cream tickets HERE.
January dates: 12, 18, 24, 31
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Reminder: Kindergarten Applications Due February 1st
Preschool families with a rising Kindergartener are reminded to submit their child's application and non-refundable enrollment fee to the front office no later than Wednesday, February 1, 2023. The enrollment fee is payable by check. Please follow the instructions here to submit your Kindergarten registration packet:
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A special thank you to Mrs. Reeder for her tireless preparation for Catholic School’s Week. She wears many hats at St. Louis, and we are so grateful for her efforts in making this week a true celebration of our faith.
Thank you, St. Louis Families, for your support of our Catholic School’s Week Community Service Project benefitting the Carpenter’s Shelter. Students will participate in assembling the items into bags and loading them for delivery to the shelter on February 1st.
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Reminder - Log Your Volunteer Hours
Don't forget to log your volunteer hours! All St. Louis families are required to fulfill volunteer hours (18 for two-parent families and 9 for single parent families). Please make sure to log your hours here so that we can give you credit. Families that have either not logged any hours or have a small proportion of hours logged will be receiving an email in the near future as a reminder. Families that do not fulfill their volunteer requirements by the end of the school year will be charged at the end of the year ($25 per unfulfilled hour) via the FACTS system. Don't wait until the last minute - we have lots of opportunities coming your way! Questions? Contact Kerry Kaminsky - stlouisvolunteercoordinator@gmail.com.
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Trivia Night: Through the Decades
Friday, February 10, 2023 - 6:30-9:30pm in McClunn Hall
Are you ready for a blast from the past? Gather up to eight of your friends or register as a couple/single and join us for a fun night of trivia! The questions will be decades-themed (1970s-2000s) in categories ranging from history to pop culture. Dressing to the theme is encouraged! Guests may bring their own food, and beverages will be available for purchase. Register HERE to join in the fun. Questions may be directed to Meghan Roberts (Meghans.roberts@gmail.com) or Laura Cheney (laura_pyzik@hotmail.com).
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Last Call for Catholic Schools Week Community Service Project Donations
Catholic Schools Week (CSW) kicks off on January 29th, it’s a special week here at St. Louis focused on celebrating our faith. This year, our CSW Community Service Project is in support of the Carpenter’s Shelter, supporting people experiencing and at risk of homelessness. They have requested full-size toiletry items listed in this SUG link; your donations are greatly appreciated by this organization and the community it serves.
EXTENDED DEADLINE: Please send your donations in with your student by Monday, January 30th.
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Catholic Schools Week Bakers and Volunteers!!!
Thank you to everyone who has already signed up to volunteer and/or bring baked items for this weekend’s Bake Sale. We are very excited to see you all and we could use a bit more support from our amazing STL families. We have a few slots left for items needed and volunteer help with set-up and sales. If you can offer any donations or your time, we truly appreciate it. Below are the links to the SUG. Blessings, Annemarie & Monica
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Box Tops for Education
Keep scanning those receipts with the Box Tops app every time you shop! You can help our school earn cash by purchasing participating products. The app can be downloaded from the Apps Store or Google Play onto your mobile device. Please contact Shannon Ridenour (ridenour0619@gmail.com) if you have any questions about AmazonSmile or Box Tops for Education.
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2023 Cardinal Winter Blast Cheerleading Competition
Come cheer on our CYO Cheerleaders!
Saturday, February 11
2:00pm – 4:30pm at Bishop Ireton.
See flyer for all of the details!
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