St. Louis Catholic School Newsletter
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A Message from the Principal...
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Dear St. Louis Families,
Lent is upon us! As a school, we are focusing this Lent on Fr. O’Hare’s 1% Challenge to spend more time with Jesus, just 15 minutes a day in prayer, reflection, or meditation. I encourage you to make it a family commitment as well. Students also attended Stations of the Cross today and will do so each Friday in Lent at 2:30pm. Please know that you are welcome to join us for Mass on Friday or for Stations.
I would be remiss if I didn’t reflect on last weekend’s 2020 St. Louis School Silent Auction---it was a grand road trip! Meredith Jors, and the entire Silent Auction team as well as the PTO Board members planned and executed an exhilarating evening of fun, food and fundraising! I am so very grateful for the thousands of dollars raised for the school (final totals are being tallied), and equally important, I am grateful for the opportunity to meet with so many people who love our school. Whether you made a donation, bought a raffle ticket, attended the auction, or prayed for its success, I thank all of you, the families of St. Louis, for being an important part of the evening.
With the increased attention in the news media to the development and spread of the novel coronavirus, I did want to alert you to an important letter from our Nursing team which is included in your student’s Friday Folder today. The safety, health, and well being of all of our students, faculty and staff, and families is our top priority. The letter addresses some concerns families may have as well as provides necessary preventative tips for continued good health especially since we are in the midst of flu season. Please take a moment to read it. St. Louis is closely monitoring the development of the novel coronavirus in accordance with the Diocese of Arlington Office of Catholic Schools and local and national government agencies. The Health Department has prepared a
handout
about coronavirus. The most up-to-date information about the novel coronavirus outbreak can be found on the
CDC website.
The nursing team will continue to reinforce healthy preventative measures and good hygiene to include a demonstration on proper hand washing for our students during Monday’s assembly. Teachers will be looking for donations of tissues, Clorox wipes, and alcohol-based anti-bacterial hand sanitizer—they will be reaching out through their weekly newsletters—in order to help keep our students healthy.
Next week brings the last day to submit re-registration forms and fees on Monday, March 2nd and Dr. Seuss’ birthday and a fun Cultural Arts assembly focusing on the music and rhythms of India. Students in grade K-3 may come to school dressed as their favorite book character and students in grade 4-8 may wear crazy socks on March 3rd in celebration of Dr. Seuss’ contribution to literacy. We are looking forward to another week of engaging and interactive lessons and activities!
Many blessings for a healthy, peaceful weekend!
Anne M. Dyke
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Signing Students Out Early on Fridays During Lent
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Students will be attending Stations of the Cross on Fridays during Lent at 2:30pm. If you need to sign your child out early on a Friday, they must be picked up by 2:15pm. Office staff will not interrupt Stations of the Cross to get students.
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Weekly Prayer Intentions
Each day our school community prays for the intentions of our families. This week the following families were included in our prayers: Moss, Mpundu, Mueh, Mulhern, Nawas, Nesbitt, Nguyen, Nienaber, Njong, and North.
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Are you returning to St. Louis next year?
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Re-registration forms and fees for the 2020-21 school year are due by Monday, March 2nd.
Even if you are not returning, or are waiting on military orders, all families must submit the form letting us know of your intentions.
Spot(s) will be released to our wait list applicants after March 2nd.
FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid applications are due March 18th through FACTS. For more information, please see the attached
flyer
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Dr. Seuss Day is Tuesday, March 3rd
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Would you, could you come to school?
Dressed as a character you think is cool?
From your favorite book to read?
Yes! You can, you can indeed!
Let’s celebrate Dr. Seuss Day, St. Louis! Grades K-3 may come to school dressed as their favorite book character. Grades 4-8 may wear crazy socks. All dress code rules apply to costumes worn to school.
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Send in your pics! "40 Days, 40 Acts" Lenten Social Media Campaign
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Send in your photos and a brief description of your act of giving or kindness to
development@stlouisschool.org
between now and April 7th.
For ideas on acts of kindness for you and your family, click
here
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Last call! Purple Up! Sock Orders Due Saturday, February 29th
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Socks must be pre-ordered
online
by February 29th.
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Spirit Dinner - Wed., March 4th
Come to Moe's for one night only for our March Spirit Dinner! Wednesday March 4 from 5-9PM. This is always a popular Spirit Dinner. Be sure to come on out and meet your friends before or after practice! See you there.
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Box Tops
Help St. Louis collect Box Tops in 2 ways:
1) Download the new free app and scan your receipt - OR-
2) Clip
the box tops
and send them to Laura Fannon via kidmail - Ryan Fannon 5-5.
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The Auction was a great success this weekend! Thank you to everyone that attended the Silent Auction, provided goodies for class baskets, donated your goods and services & volunteered your time to make the fundraiser a success. There will be some unsold items & sign up parties listed for bid within the next few weeks so please be on the lookout in the newsletter.
Thank you to Mrs. Dyke, Fr. O'Hare and the PTO Board for supporting the Auction and providing the guidance and mentorship to make the event possible.
A very special thanks to the committee members who went the extra mile in taking our auction to the next level. Erin Elhihi created all of the branded marketing materials for both the raffle and the auction. Brandi Pensoneau organized and spearheaded the RV raffle. Rachel Mueh created and managed our website and handled the transition to Handbid. Suzanne Davis designed and created the class baskets. The decorations committee comprised of Lynne Spooner, Erin Fletcher & Danette Sullivan transformed our school into a beautiful space. Krystle Island, Lynn Michaels and Carlos Orellano created a menu and dishes that put some five-star restaurants to shame. Matt Ballard, from SongBox Studio 4 kept the music & entertainment going, and Ms. Sarah Noone blessed us with her voice and reminded us of how lucky we are to have these teachers in our kids' life. And finally, to our resident accountant Greg Roberts, who will spend the next two weeks reconciling all of our accounts, THANK YOU!
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Extracurricular Activities & CYO
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Congratulations to the CYO Cheerleaders
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On February 22nd, the Hawks Cheerleaders competed at the Winter Blast Competition at Bishop Ireton High School and they had a great day! Not only did they totally hit their routine, but they won the coveted Spirit Award for the team that exhibits the best sportsmanship toward other teams, has the best show of enthusiasm while competing, and is able to engage the crowd best during their cheer. All 34 members of the team worked so hard all year – since mid-September! Thanks to our coaches Judy Conti, Angela Moore, Jack Lowe and Marcy Grzadzinski for all their guidance and hard work with our kids.
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Bishop Ireton Summer Camps
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Bishop Ireton High School (201 Cambridge Rd., Alexandria, VA 22314) will be offering athletic and theater summer camps starting in June 2020. These dynamic and fun camps are taught by Bishop Ireton teachers, coaches and current students and are for students in 3rd grade through high school. Registration is open now. Space is limited. Please visit
www.bishopireton.org/summercamps
for more information and to register. Questions, email
summercamps@bishopireton.org
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Wednesday, March 4 - Spirit Dinner at Moe's Southwest Grill, 5-9pm
Friday, March 13 - 11:30 Dismissal (PM EDC open); 2nd trimester ends
Monday, March 16 - No School (Professional Development)
Saturday, March 28 - PTO Used Uniform & Bake Sale, 5-6:30pm
Sunday, March 29 - PTO Used Uniform & Bake Sale, 8am-12pm
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