Yearbooks! Yearbooks!

Yearbooks are selling fast!  Don’t miss out on the memories.  Order yours today before they're gone. Click on the link https://buytheyearbook.pictavo.com/ Find your school: St. Louis School, Alexandria, VA  # 718159

8th Grade Fundraiser: Chick-fil-A is Coming to St. Louis on Monday, April 22

Monday, April 22 is an early dismissal day. Make a note because Chick-fil-A is coming to St. Louis! During carpool, the 8th Grade will be selling chicken sandwiches for $8 each. This is a fundraiser for the 8th Grade post graduation celebration.

Cash or Venmo accepted and it is first come, first serve! Please anticipate your order and bring exact change if you are paying with cash. Come early, park your car in line, and walk over to the north side of the parking lot by carpool B. These sandwiches will sell out fast so come early if you would like to purchase!

May Lunch Bunch & Stay and Play

During the month of May, two options are available to extend your child's time at school:

Option 1: Lunch Bunch only (11:15am-12:15pm)

Option 2: Lunch Bunch + 1 hour Stay and Play (11:15am-1:15pm)

*Option 1 is the only option available to Panda students.

The sign-up period will close on April 30, 2024.

April 19 - Family Bingo Night

The 2nd Annual Family Bingo Night is at capacity and sure to be full of fun! We’re looking forward to seeing many of you tomorrow night in McClunn Hall. Doors will open at 6pm.

Volunteers are still needed to make Bingo Night a success! Please see the sign up in Connect 1 or email Allison Parmiter at allisimms@gmail.com

April 25 - Spirit Dinner Delivered!

We are thrilled to have Northside 10 back with us for April's Spirit Dinner, taking place on Thursday, April 25th. This is an easy pick-up from the parking lot during carline (EDC ordering available as well).

Please order in advance by 8pm on April 23rd at www.stlouisschool.org/northside10/ and make your evening dinner easy!

We still need a few volunteers to help with parking lot distribution. Please let Katie know if you can help: kgodburn@gmail.com

May 14 - Spring PTO Meeting

Our final PTO meeting of the year is nearly upon us! Mark your calendar and consider carefully if there's a role you'd like to continue or step into for the 2024-25 school year. We have a number of openings for committee and activity chairs and would love to have your help!

Youth Ministry Announcements

St. Louis Youth Ministry has a number of opportunities available to fulfill Confirmation requirements as we look to wrap up another academic year:



1) The next Praise and Worship Holy Hour is scheduled for Monday, April 15th at 7 p.m. A parent must accompany their student to attend. The last opportunity to attend a Praise and Worship Holy Hour is on Monday, May 20th at 7 p.m.

2) The High School Hangout on April 21st will be a pilgrimage to the Franciscan Monastery in Washington D.C. Students and parents will meet at the school entrance at 10:00 a.m. Bus Transportation will be provided. 28 spaces are available. (The schedule will be as follows:

• Leave St. Louis School 10:00 a.m.
• Mass at the Monastery: 11:00 a.m.
• Church Tour 12:00 p.m.
• Lunch and Gift Shop 1:00-1:30 p.m.
• Arrive at St. Louis School 2:15-2:30 p.m.

Parents and students are encouraged to bring your own lunch. If this pilgrimage is used to satisfy the confirmation requirement, a parent must accompany their student. There is no cost for this event. To reserve your tickets, please contact Father Thompson at fr.thompson@saintlouisparish.org.

3) The last service project of the academic year at High School Hangout will be held on Sunday, April 28th immediately following the 10:30 Mass in the Gym and school cafeteria. Meals are being prepared for the Audubon Estates community who need assistance. Please email Fr. Thompson at fr.thompson@saintlouisparish.org if your student would like to participate. 1 service hour will be awarded for this experience.

For Grades 6-8:

1) Registration for the Diocesan Middle School BASH is still open. The deadline for registration is by close of business on Friday, April 26th. You can use this link to register and pay the $25.00 for transportation, ticket, and t-shirt. A completed permission form must be submitted either before or on the day of the trip. Students will gather at the school entrance at 2:30 p.m. and return by 9:15/9:30 p.m. The Diocesan Office of Youth Office has provided this video to help you see what the event is all about. Students in 8th Grade Confirmation Prep can fulfill substitute attendance at this event for the requirement

to attend 2 Holy Hours. If you have any questions, email Fr. Thompson at fr.thompson@saintlouisparish.org.

Bishop Ireton Summer Camps

Bishop Ireton Summer Camps registration is well underway! Register your rising 6th-9th graders for our Sports, Fine Arts and STEM programs beginning June 17, 2024 through July 19, 2024. 

Please visit https://www.bishopireton.org/summer-camps.

Design your camp experience with choices of half-day programs, allowing your camper to explore different interests and customize their summer weeks. All camps are run by Bishop Ireton coaches, faculty and staff. A registered nurse and trainer will be onsite each day.

Campers registered for both morning and afternoon half-day sessions will enjoy lunch in our school cafeteria, Murphy Hall. Lunch is held in between camp sessions from 12-12:30 pm. Lunch and before-care are available as add-on options. Please direct all questions to Mrs. Kieran Mitchell, Director of Camps, at (703) 212-5166 or by email at summercamps@bishopireton.org.

Bishop O'Connell Knights of Adventure

BIshop O'Connell offers summer camps for students in grades 5-8 -- with an exciting lineup this year with topics such as Artificial Intelligence, Forensics, Entrepreneurship, Graphic Design, Junior Veterinary, and more! Visit www.bishopoconnell.org/summercamps for more information.

Yoo's Summer Camp

Yoo's Summer Camp starts June 17th. Help your child have a fun, safe and educational summer break:

• Stay active and fit
• Confidennce and leadership
• Discipline and respect
• Traditional Tae Kwon Do

Visit yoosama.com/camps for more information.