DUE APRIL 1st:

2023-2024 Parish Acknowledgement Forms

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. Families who do not submit the form will receive the non-Catholic tuition rate.

Proof of Activity Duty Military Status

Active duty military families who wish to be considered for an in-Parish or Catholic tuition rate for the 2023-24 school year must provide proof of active duty status. Please contact Mrs. Pfiesel, pfiesel@stlouisschool.org or 703-768-7732.

April 1st Re-registration Deadline for Families Awaiting Orders

Military families who were awaiting military orders and requested a hold on their 2023-24 re-registration until April 1st, must notify Mrs. Dyke of their enrollment intentions by this date. The non-refundable re-registration fee will be charged automatically if we do not hear from you.

Class Pictures Available for Purchase

Don’t miss the opportunity to purchase your child’s class group photo. Group photos are a great way to remember and celebrate the memories of the school year and friends.

1. Visit - https://vando.imagequix.com/s1665744952
2. Choose the photo you'd like to purchase.
3. Place your order.

All orders will be shipped directly to your homes.

Student Picture Day - Tuesday, April 4

Great American Photo will be at St. Louis on Tuesday, April 4 to take individual student pictures. Students who wish to have an "out of uniform" picture taken are permitted to wear their "Sunday Best" to school. No jeans, leggings/yoga pants, sweatpants or pajama pants are permitted.

2 Parent Volunteers Needed to assist in the morning. VIRTUS required. Please contact Mrs. Pfiesel, pfiesel@stlouisschool.org.

Bike Helmet Safety Reminder

Please remember that all students who bike to school must wear a helmet. Fairfax County law requires that every person fourteen years of age or younger shall wear a protective helmet whenever riding or being carried on a bicycle on any highway, sidewalk, or public bicycle path.

Vision and Hearing Screening

All students in our Zebra, Panda, and Monkey classes are eligible for the Lions Club Screening for Vision and Hearing Screening on Friday, March 31st. If you are interested in having your child assessed, please make sure to complete and return the form that was sent home last week. If you need an extra form they are available during drop off.



April Spirit Dinner - April 18 & 19

We know the hustle and bustle of activities can be a lot some nights, especially following Spring Break. So please stop by McAlister’s, on April 18th &19th 2023 from 2-8pm and give yourself a break. Their sandwiches are piled high, their tea is famous, and their salads, soups and giant spuds are packed with fresh and flavorful ingredients. You can call ahead, order online or dine-in, so many options! When ordering mention you are with St. Louis, bring this flyer with you or use the code CHARITEA when ordering online, and McAlister’s will give 20% of sales to our PTO! Thank you for your support of the St. Louis PTO and of local businesses! Questions? Email: stlouispto@yahoo.com

Save these dates - PTO Virtual Mini Auction, April 25-27

All your favorite teacher experiences and sought after PTO items are back! Bid in the comfort of your home and join us online Tuesday, April 25th (3pm) through Thursday, April 27th (11:55pm). This virtual event is organized and run by the PTO. All proceeds from this silent auction will allow the PTO to procure essential items for the school, supporting instruction and benefiting St. Louis students.

Spring Bake Sale is this Coming Weekend

There is still time to volunteer to bring baked items or volunteer your time to help with sales and set up. This is the last Bake Sale of the year so it's a great opportunity to get your volunteer hours in.

When: Saturday, April 1 & Sunday, April 2nd 2023

Time: Saturday 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm and Sunday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm

Where: St. Louis, McClunn Hall

PTO Contacts: Annemarie mianoa@aol.com or Monica monigsimental@yahoo.com

Used Uniform Sale - April 1-2

The PTO will have its last Used Uniform Sale of the year on April 1 and April 2. We need volunteers on both days. No Virtus training necessary. Sign up HERE. If you have uniforms to donate, please drop them off at the front office before April 1, or bring them to McClunn hall between 3:00 pm and 5:30 pm on Saturday, April 1.

PTO Contact: Sharon Moss srjones@hotmail.com

Family Bingo Night - April 28

Looking for a fun night with family and St. Louis friends and a chance to win prizes? Then join us for the first ever Bingo night here at the school on Friday, April 28th! Tickets are still available, but don’t wait to register because they are going fast and space is limited. Registration and pizza pre-order is available here.

Volunteers needed for Family Bingo Night

Still in need of some volunteer hours? Want to help support the school in a new family event? Volunteers are needed to help make the first Family Bingo Night a success! Sign up here. 

Please direct any questions to Allison Parmiter at allisimms@gmail.com

PLEASE NOTE: This private event is for St. Louis School & Preschool families only.

PTO Volunteer Hours

As a reminder - don't forget to log your volunteer hours! If you have logged fewer than half the required hours for this school year (18 for two parent families and 9 for single parent families), you should have received an email last week to let you know. Log your hours here. 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.

Questions? Contact Kerry Kaminski - stlouisvolunteercoordinator@gmail.com.

Hand Building Ceramic Exploration Class for Middle School Students

Thursdays, April 20-May 25, 3:30-5:00pm

This class introduces students to the ancient craft of working with clay. Under Miss Balough's instruction, students will experience hand-building techniques including pinch, coil, and slab. Wheel throwing is introduced with expectations for basic levels of achievement, including cylinder, bowl, and plate forms. Together, we will explore the multi stepped creative process of Ceramics, developing functional and sculptural shapes, and a variety of glazing techniques, concluding with three finalized works of ceramics.

COST: $185.00 (includes all materials and tools)

Class size limited to 10 students.

Register HERE.

Bishop Ireton Presents The Music Man,

March 31, April 1

Bishop Ireton High School's Theater Arts Department presents Meredith Willson's The Music Man, March 24, 25, 31, and April 1 at 7pm, and March 26 at 2pm, in Garwood Whaley Auditorium at Bishop Ireton High School, 201 Cambridge Road, Alexandria, VA 22314. Tickets and further information available HERE.

Cast includes several St. Louis alum - Daniel Canty, Deacon Crenshaw, Nora Hixson, Matthew LoGrande, TJ Mitchell, Matthew Nicols, Alison Nienaber, Isaac Nienaber, Nick Olson, Gabrielle Pamor, and Allison Swetz.

BASH - Saturday, April 22

BASH is an opportunity for middle school students to gather with Bishop Burbidge to celebrate their Catholic Faith. The St. Louis Youth Ministry will be organizing a bus for this event. Please see the attached flyer for more information. Parents are also needed to chaperone.

Marymount University Annual STEM Event, April 22

Marymount University is holding its annual STEM event on April 22, 2023, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am in Rowley Hall. This event is for all students from PK-9th grades. Parents, teachers, administrators, and especially students are invited to a day of fun activities which include but are not limited to Arts and Crafts activities, making and setting off rockets, petting a snake or turtles, making mother's day presents, maker space activities and much more. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Bishop Ireton Summer Camp Registration Open

Bishop Ireton High School is excited to offer six weeks of Summer Camps beginning June 20, 2023 through July 28, 2023. Come explore what Bishop Ireton has to offer! We’ve added new camps and expanded choices in the areas of Sports, Fine Arts and STEM! Please see the attached flyer for descriptions of the camps and registration link.