School News for Dec 14-28, 2023

A Note from Mr. Fuerte

Dear Families,

Christmas Music by St. Louise Band/Hot Cocoa Sale

A fun tradition we have before Christmas vacation is having our school band play Christmas music outside during morning carpool drop-off. You can also purchase hot chocolate to enjoy from the 8th Grade. Hot chocolate costs $1.00 per cup and proceeds go to help cover costs of graduation events. This morning, plan on arriving between 7:55-8:10 to make sure you can hear the band and purchase your cocoa before they sell out. Thank you to the 8th Grade Room Parents and their children for helping with the hot cocoa sale. Thank you to Mr. Nazzal and the St. Louise Band for performing before morning carpool.

On Friday, the last day of school before Christmas Break, students may wear Christmas Hats and Light Up necklaces with their regular uniform.

Friday is also a regular school day, and we will dismiss at 3:00pm for Christmas Break. Kids’ Club will be open until 5:45pm. School will resume on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.

2nd Week of Advent: Peace

This week for Advent our focus is on Peace. We see that one way that we can bring hope into the world is to be peacemakers. Peace on earth starts with us, with our attitudes towards others. Advent prayers can help us focus on this important liturgical season. Advent can help us keep in mind the true purpose of the build up to Christmas.

Annual Fund/End of Year Gift

As we approach the end of the year, I want to thank you for your support, volunteer hours, prayers, and generosity. Without your help, we could not enjoy the academic excellence with a Roman Catholic foundation, that we are so proud of at St. Louise School.

As the tax year ends, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to St. Louise School. Donations to the Annual Fund will be credited toward your required participation in the Annual Fund for 2024 and you will gain a 2023 tax deduction! Click the "Donate Now" button below to donate.

Thank you from the St. Louise Faculty and Staff

"'Tis the season for giving," they say, and the teachers and staff are so grateful this week to receive gifts from the Parents’ Club on behalf of the entire school parent community. The Parents' Club presented each faculty member a generous supply of each of their favorite Charger Cards. Your fund raising via the Walk-A-Thon, Charger Cards, Charger Gear, and the Auction generated the funds which made these Christmas presents possible. So, thank YOU, school parents, for these wonderful gifts!

Blessings for a Wonderful Christmas & New Year,

Mr. Mike Fuerte

Principal

Announcements

CYO Volleyball Registration Now Open

for Grades 4-8

Click "Sign Up" below then scroll down to 4^th – 8^th grade volleyball and click Enroll.

4th Grade Matches: (6 game season)

February 25, March 4, 10, 17, 24,  April 14

5th – 8th Grade Matches:   (8 game season + playoffs for 6-8th AAA)

February 24, March 2/3, 9/10, 16/17, 23/24, April 13

Questions: Contact Joni Hoffman at jonih@stlouiseschool.org

Other Catholic School Events in the Area

Sign up to attend free here!

Chargers C.A.R.E.

Clubs & After School Activities

Sign up for Winter Clubs

(Click the Club Name to Register)

• Mrs. Walker’s Art Club
• Thursdays 2/15-3/28 (no class on 2/22)
• Art Room
• 3:00-4:30
• Grades 3-6
• $150
• Min 10 / Max 20

• Italian Cooking with Mrs. Fitzgerald
• Tuesdays 1/16-1/30 (3 sessions only)
• Parish Hall Kitchen
• 3:00-4:00
• Grades 4-8
• $95
• Min 5 / Max 10

• Afterschool Science Club with Mr. Fuerte
• Thursdays 1/11-2/8
• Science Lab
• 3:00-4:15
• Grades 4-5
• $150
• Max 16

• Arts & Crafts Camp with Mrs. Hoffman
• Wednesdays 1/10-2/14
• Pre-K Room A
• 3:15-4:15
• Grades Pre-K & Kindergarten
• $150
• Max 10

•  Spanish Club with Mrs. Lux
• Tuesdays (1/9-3/5)
• Library
• 3:00-4:00
• Grades K-5
• $160
• Max 15 

• Battle of the Books (2 SPOTS LEFT)
• Wednesdays (1/10-3/6)
• Library
• 3:00-4:00
• Grades 4-5
• $125
• Max 30

• Chess Club
• Mondays (1/8-4/1)
• Central Wing
• 2:00-3:00
• Grades K-8
• $200

Parents' Club News

Charger Cards

Last chance for gift cards before break!

Look for the Charger Card Cart-Thursday Morning during carpool hot cocoa.

Friday 8:30am-9:30am & 2:15pm-3:00pm

Limited to in-stock cards.

Need a last-minute gift card? Send an ecard from the app!

Mark your Calendar!

Charger Shout-Outs!

Great Job First Trimester Honor Roll Students!

Rafael B, Lexi B, Mia B, Mika C, Claire C, Ashley C, Liam C, Kierin D, Jeronimo G, Phoebe G, Kalei K, Leika K, Jane K, Kylie L, Charlie M, Vasonia N, Gracie N, Samantha N, Jaden S, Piper S, Clara S, Bodie S, Nathan V

The criteria to be listed on the “Honor Roll” is for a 7th or 8th grader who has an end-of-trimester grade of 90% or above in all subjects and demonstrates responsible behavior, positive participation, and completion of assignments. 

Congratulations Speech Team!

The St. Louise Speech Team competed at the Bishop Blanchet High School speech tournament on December 9th. It was an extremely competitive tournament with 17 schools and 309 students. St. Louise had a great day and placed 3rd overall! Congratulations to the 30 students who competed. The following students placed in the top 6:

Claire C - 1st Place in Open Humorous ($2,500 scholarship to Blanchet)

Liam C - 1st Place in Open Impromptu ($2,500 scholarship to Blanchet)

Ysa E - 2nd Place in Novice Expository

Mika C - 3rd Place in Open Oratory and Finalist in Open Humorous

Bodie S – 3rd Place in Open Humorous and Finalist in Open Expository

Jane K - Finalist in Novice Editorial Commentary

Ashley C - Finalist in Novice Editorial Commentary

Leika K and Kalei K - Finalist in Open Duo

These tournaments require a lot of volunteers to judge, provide snacks and coach the students. THANK YOU to Tara Craig, Kristy Charles, Beth Kaukl, Andrew Druffner, Julie Sturgill, Kelly Miller, Sarah Ellis, Rebecca Nightingale, Kelly D’Ambrosio, Sharon Victor and Mrs. Jaster for judging on Saturday! The team will have its last tournament at Seattle Prep on February 3rd. Go Chargers!

Alumni News!

Amele F is a graduate of St. Louise, Class of 2020. She is a senior at Skyline High School and is in her 2nd year of her Teaching Academy internship. She has enjoyed helping out in the kindergarten class at Discovery Elementary School in Sammamish. She was recently recognized as a Student of the Quarter as she has excelled in engaging with her mentor teacher and kindergarten students as an outstanding leader.

Share your alumni news with us by emailing tracyb@stlouiseschool.org.

We LOVE our Volunteers!

Parish Happenings

Please join members of the St. Louise Music Ministry as they present The Festival of Lessons and Carols. Listen to nine Scripture lessons which recount the Fall, the promise of a Messiah, the Incarnation, and the Great Commission to preach the Good News. Join in singing a carol or song after each lesson that reflects on the lesson's message and a brief prayer. Fr. Nehnevaj will be one of the choir members!

When: Saturday, December 16^th, starting approximately at 7:00pm (after the 5:00pm mass)



Light refreshments will be served before Lessons & Carols starts.

See What Happened this Week - Baking & Ornament Decorating, Technology Class Project, and Parish Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration!

The Six graders did a project in Mrs. Flaat's Technology class where teams were given $950 to Christmas shop for eight children in need. They used an Excel spreadsheet to make sure they didn’t go over budget. 

Thank you St. Louise Sponsors!

Antezana Garvizu Family