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May 11, 2023
Dear St. Louis Families,
How wonderful that in this month of May, we are given the ultimate model of motherhood in Mary, Our Blessed Mother. St. Teresa of Calcutta said this about mothers: “That special power of loving that belongs to a woman is seen most clearly when she becomes a mother. Motherhood is the gift of God to women. How grateful we must be to God for this wonderful gift that brings such joy to the whole world, women and men alike!”
This Sunday is Mother’s Day, and whether your mother is with you here on Earth or guiding you from Heaven, she is a blessing and a love in your life. I wish all of our St. Louis mothers a beautiful weekend, and I ask the Blessed Mother to be with you as you are celebrated by your families.
God bless,
Anne Dyke
Principal
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Make plans to attend St. Louis School's production of Into the Woods Jr., May 18, 19 and 20 at 7pm and May 21 at 2pm in McClunn Hall. General admission is $10 (children under 4 are free).
Skip the line, and go straight to will-call when the doors open 30 minutes before showtime! A limited number of pre-sale tickets are available for each performance. Purchase your tickets online before noon, May 17th.
Tickets will also be sold at the door; cash or check only.
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Into the Woods Jr. Volunteer Opportunities
We’d love parent help with our 4 musical performances AND cast party as we celebrate our wonderful cast and crew. Sign up HERE.
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Mental Health Awareness Month
Schools across the country have seen a large increase in mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression. We are blessed at St. Louis to have a wonderful counseling, resource, and wellness team that works tirelessly to listen and guide the students to help meet their needs.
Here are a few resources and books that we find helpful:
Books to read with your child
- “Don’t Feed the Worry Bug” by Andi Green
- “What to do When you Worry too much” by Dawn Huebner
- “I Can’t Sit Still! Living with ADHD” by Pam Pollack and Meg Belviso
Books for middle school Parents
- “Queen Bees and Wannabees” Rosalind Wiseman
- “Helping Teens. A Field Guide for Catholic Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders” Roy Petitfils
Resources/websites
https://www.additudemag.com/
If you have any questions or concerns about your child's mental well-being, please reach out to your child’s pediatrician.
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SPIRIT WEEK: MAY 15-19
It's Spirit Week and the Student Council has some fun days planned and a classroom door decorating competition!
*Please follow all uniform exception guidelines.
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MONDAY, MAY 15 - Crazy Color Shirt Day*
Wear your favorite color shirt over your regular Monday uniform.
TUESDAY, MAY 16 - Ice Cream Day
Chocolate and vanilla ice cream cups will be served during lunch periods.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 17 - Jersey Day*
Wear your favorite team jersey over your Mass uniform. Note: Middle School boys may wear the polo shirt instead of the shirt and tie under the jersey.
THURSDAY, MAY 18 - Pajama Day*
Wear pajama pants and a sweatshirt or t-shirt top. NO pajama shorts, nightgowns, "onesies", leggings, yoga pants, jeans with rips or tears, and clothing with inappropriate language or words.
FRIDAY, MAY 19 - PE Uniform Day*
Everyone gets to wear their PE uniform!
**The Door Decorating Competition will begin on Monday. Judging will take place on Friday.**
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Field Day - Call for Volunteers!
Field Day is coming up on Friday, June 2nd. Many volunteers are needed to help out with this fun day. If you still have volunteer hours to fulfill, this is a great opportunity to help with set-up, the K-3 games, or 4-8 games.
If interested, please return the attached form or email Mrs. Blaha, lblaha@stlouisschool.org.
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2023-2024 EDC Registration Opens May 18
EDC Registration for the 2023-2024 school year will open on May 18th. Registration packets may be downloaded below. Be sure to complete ALL sections of each form in the packet or your paperwork will be returned as incomplete. Once you have completed the paperwork, you can return it to the front office or to the registration box at the EDC sign-in desk. Registration must be received by August 18th if your child is to attend EDC when it opens Monday, August 28th for K-8 students.
EDC Registration Welcome Letter
EDC Student Registration Form
EDC Payment Letter
EDC Registration Checklist
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Hawk Happenings: May 12 - 19, 2023 | |
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Friday, May 12
Monday, May 15
- Lunch: Swedish Meatballs*
- Ice Cream available
Tuesday, May 16
Wednesday, May 17
Thursday, May 18
- Lunch: Meatball Sub*
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Into the Woods Jr., 7pm
Friday, May 19
- Lunch: Pizza*
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Into the Woods Jr., 7pm
Saturday, May 20
- First Holy Communion
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Into the Woods Jr., 7pm
Sunday, May 21
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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 June hot lunch HERE.
June orders due May 30th, 9pm
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Ice cream tickets for this school year are no longer available for purchase. Tickets may be redeemed on the following dates:
May 4, 8, 15, 23, 30
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In recognition of National Nurse Appreciation Week and National Teachers Appreciation Week, we’d like to take this opportunity to thank Mrs. Aguilar for lovingly caring for our children every school day and to all our wonderful Teachers, thank you for your commitment to educating our children. We are so blessed to have you all!
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PTO Meeting Tuesday, May 23 @ 7pm
The PTO will host its final meeting of the school year on Tuesday, May 23rd at 7pm in the school cafeteria. Join us in recognizing our volunteers, awarding a volunteer of the year, celebrating teacher anniversaries, and electing a new PTO Executive Board. In addition to hearing highlights as we wrap up the year, you’ll earn one volunteer hour for attending. Babysitting will be provided by the 8th grade – potty trained children only, space is limited, and you must sign up in advance here or see flyer for details.
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Please consider nominating a member of our St. Louis community for the 2022-2023 Volunteer of the Year Award. We would like to recognize an individual who has gone above and beyond this year, resulting in a positive impact on our St. Louis School Community. Please provide us with a brief description and some examples of why you feel your nominee best deserves this award no later than May 12th. All nominees and the winner will be announced at our Spring PTO Meeting on May 23, 2023. Submit your nomination HERE.
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PTO Volunteer Hours
Thank you to those families who have fulfilled their volunteer hour requirements. For those who are almost there or still need hours, don't forget to log your volunteer hours! 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.
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Summer vacation may be around the corner, but the Box Tops for Education program runs year-round!
A big thanks to all who have used the Box Tops app to scan their shopping receipts and help us earn cash for the school! If you haven’t been using the app, now’s a great time to start! Simply download the Box Tops app for your mobile device. Look up St. Louis School by name or zip code 22306. The school earns money for every participating product you purchase!
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Calling all CYO Athletes, Coaches, and Families - It's Party Time!
The CYO will be having a get-together after the 8:45 a.m. CYO Mass at St. Louis Parish on June 4th, 2023. There will be cake, donuts, and refreshments to help celebrate our graduating 8th graders, retiring coaches, and wins and awards across our CYO teams. To help make this a success, we are asking for donations and volunteers from our amazing St. Louis families. SignUpGenius is listed below. We hope to see everyone on June 4th! GO HAWKS! Thank you - Your St. Louis Parish CYO Team
Sign up to volunteer HERE.
Sign up to donate HERE.
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Knights of Columbus Wild Game Feed Re-scheduled
D.C.The Knights of Columbus have rescheduled their 8th Annual Wild Game Feed benefitting vocations for May 20th. Please see the flyer for more information.
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D.C. United Faith & Family Night
D.C. United is hosting a Faith & Family Night on May 13th. Click HERE for the flyer and additional details.
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Bishop O'Connell Summer Camp Registration Open
Bishop O'Connell High School is introducing a collection of week-long camps for rising 5-8th graders. Our Knights of Adventure summer camp program offers many unique opportunities for students such as Cybersecurity Camp, Video Production Camp, Junior Veterinary Camp, and more! More information may be found HERE.
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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.
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Terrapin Adventures' Sleepaway Camp
A summer camp experience they'll never forget! Terrapin Adventures' Sleepaway Camp program is a week-long adventure camp designed for campers ages 8-16 who are looking for that extra level of depth to their summer camp experience. St. Louis students receive $100 off the registration fee. Please see the flyer for more information.
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St. Louis families can use code STLOUIS for $50 off. | | | | |
