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February 11, 2022
Dear St. Louis Families,
Today is the Memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes---during Mass, Fr. Andrew spoke of the importance of faith and how Mary continues to revitalize the faith of many through the retelling of her appearances to a young Bernadette Soubirous.The apparitions of Our Lady have made Lourdes a sought after place for pilgrimage and healing and a beacon for our faith. As we continue our year of faith, may we be reminded by the beautiful example of Bernadette’s faith—together, we can move mountains with faith.
From Monday assembly to the celebration of Mass together, we are grateful for the ability to gather in community. Our students have been engaged in a full week of learning. The renovations to the playground space are almost completed as I am writing this message. We expect that students will get to play on it beginning next week. The updates to the playground are made possible through the annual fund where generous financial support was provided by our school families, friends, and alumni. This year’s annual fund focuses on replacing the floors within the school buildings.
Next week is Kindness Week. Mrs. Cotnoir, Mrs. Miller and a committee of students and faculty have planned some great activities, lessons, and special surprises for our staff and students throughout the week. Kindness Week is always a great opportunity for us to reinforce the virtues of charity, respect, and gratitude. Don’t forget that students may wear Red, White, and Pink for a special Tag Day on Monday, February, 14th. There is a flyer with details on the special Valentine Tag Day in your student’s Friday folder today.
Just a reminder that Friday, February 18th is an early release day—students are dismissed at 11:30am. Teachers and staff will be participating in a work day during the afternoon in preparation of the upcoming DFE accreditation in March. Additionally, Winter Scantron and HMH assessments will be coming home with students in their Friday folders on Feb. 18th..
Wishing you many blessings ,
Anne Dyke
Principal
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COVID Vaccinations
Although not required, sharing your child's COVID vaccination information assists us in the contact tracing process. Currently 63% of the eligible student population at St. Louis School and Preschool have received the COVID vaccine. If your child has been vaccinated, and you wish to share this information, please email Mrs. Aguilar, nurse@stlouisschool.org.
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Thank you for all the donations to the clinic this week. It is appreciated more than you know. Please make sure to put donations in as volunteer hours.
Notify Nurse if Child Takes OTC Before School
As a reminder, please notify me by phone or email (nurse@stlouisschool.org) if your child(ren) is taking any OTC medications prior to arriving at school. Children with symptoms of fever must remain at home for 24-hours and may return to school once they are no longer in need of fever reducing medications. As a community, St. Louis is requesting any student or staff member who are having symptoms of sore throat, fever, cough, congestion, nausea, or any other symptoms that cannot be explained by a document chronic illness be evaluated by a physician before returning to school. If you have any questions or concerns, please call, or email me anytime.
Form for OTC Medications in School
With the cold winter weather, hand sanitizer, and hand washing, a lot of students are coming to me for lotion or Chapstick. If you would like your child to keep lotion or lip balm at school, I am happy to keep it here in the clinic with me. Attached you will find the form for OTC medications/products. Please fill it out and return with an unopened bottle of lotion for the clinic.
Thank you for all your support.
Blessings,
Megan Aguilar, BSN, RN
St. Louis School Nurse
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Hawk Happenings - Week of February 14, 2022 |
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Saturday, February 12
- Yay Lunch! order before midnight!
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Monday, February 14
- Red, White & Pink Tag Day
Tuesday, February 15
- Northside 10 Orders due 2pm
Wednesday, February 16
- Northside 10 Dinner Delivered
Friday, February 18 - 11:30 DISMISSAL
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Saturday, February 19
- Yay Lunch! order before midnight!
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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
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Squeals of laughter and sounds of pure joy could be heard in the halls this week as our preschoolers and kindergarteners enjoyed live puppet show performances! It was a great way to explore literature through puppets, as we were treated to two fun stories of The Three Little Pigs and Three Billy Goats Gruff!
Just a reminder that next week is the last week to sign up for MARCH LUNCH BUNCH. There are still spots available, so be sure to check to sign up!
March Lunch Bunch - sign up by Feb. 18!
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St. Louis is blessed to have such an amazing counseling team in Mrs. Cotnoir and Mrs. Miller. Thank you for the comfortable space you provide, for knowing your students and exactly what they need and for helping to turn big emotions into positive action. Your positive influence has a ripple effect throughout our school community.
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PTO Meeting - February 22
The PTO will host its winter meeting on Tuesday, February 22 at 7pm in the school cafeteria. Join us to get an update on the year so far, and to hear what the PTO has planned for the rest of the year. This meeting is in-person with masks required. Please let us know that you are attending here so that we know how many will be in attendance.
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Join us for our second Trivia Night of the school year! Doors open in McClunn Hall at 6:30 p.m. with the friendly trivia competition to follow from 7-9:30 p.m. Visit www.stlouisschool.org/TriviaNight2/ to register your team (6 people). Don’t have a full team of 6? Register as a couple or an individual and we’ll pair you up and make a team.
If you’re up for a little extra fun, there will be a prize for the table with the best team spirit (i.e. theme, dress up etc.) Beer/wine tickets may be purchased in advance online or with cash onsite. Water, soft drinks and limited table snacks will be provided complimentary, but you’re welcome to BYO apps.
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LIVE AUCTION!!
A Live Auction has been added to Trivia Night!
Attendees will have the opportunity to bid on three teacher experiences:
- Principal for the Day
- PE Teacher for the Day
- Afternoon of STEM for up to 5 friends.
These and other exciting Teacher Experience opportunities will also be available at our Silent Auction event on May 21, 2022.
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Spirit Dinner...DELIVERED!
Wednesday, Feb. 16 (Place orders by Feb. 15)
Northside 10, a St. Louis School family owned restaurant, has put together a special menu for school families! The family barbecue meal includes southern fried chicken, Carolina pulled pork, jalapeno honey pulled chicken, mac and cheese, coleslaw, baked beans and rolls for $50! Add-on's include baby back ribs, wine and cocktails.
Place your order online at www.stlouisschool.org/northside10/ by February 15th and pick your meal up during carpool on February 16th. (EDC families can also order and pick up meals from afternoon EDC.)
Please see the attached flyer for important ordering and pick-up instructions.
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Upcoming Spirit Dinners
Why not take a break from cooking and support our school? Mark your calendar for upcoming Spirit Dinners - a percentage of proceeds from these events will be donated to the PTO.
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Wednesday, March 16 - treat your family to tacos, burritos or bowls from CHIPOTLE. Dine-in or carry-out from 5 pm until 9 pm.
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Tuesday, April 12 and Wednesday, April 13 - from 2 pm until 8 pm meet up with family and friends at MC ALISTER'S (or order for carry-out) for a variety of soups, salads, baked potatoes, sandwiches and more!
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Viva Las Vegas Casino Night & Silent Auction
Join us on Saturday, May 21, 2022 for our silent auction! Purchase your tickets today and join us for charitable gaming, mingling, and supporting our school community. Heavy appetizers, beer, wine and soft drinks all included in the ticket price. We're looking forward to seeing you there.
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VOLUNTEER
COORDINATORS
Jannette Amedome
Juliette Theroux
Don't forget to log your volunteer hours!
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
VIRTUS REQUIRED:
Cafeteria Helpers - March
Parent volunteers are needed to assist with receiving, sorting and distributing Yay Lunches AND selling ice cream (please note, ice cream will only be sold on days we have parent volunteers). This is a 2-hour a week commitment from 11am-1pm. Sign up HERE.
Recess Monitors - March & April
We are in need of recess monitors during outdoor recess in January & February. It includes supervising all grades from K-8 between 11:30am and 1:40pm daily. Fill out and send in the interest form.
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CYO Volleyball
Volleyball is a spring sport for girls in grades 3-8. We would like to be able to field teams to compete against other local Catholic schools, but we need some additional coaches in order to make it possible. Practices would begin in March and would likely entail 2 evenings per week with 2-hour blocks of practicing in order to give adequate attention to all age groups. Matches would be on the weekends in late March through the end of May. If you are fully VIRTUS certified and are interested in coaching volleyball, please contact Judy Conti at jconti@nelp.org.
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Mark Your Calendar for Annie!
The worldwide phenomenon and award-winning musical Annie will be coming to Bryant HS, right next door to St. Louis. The show will run March 18-20 and 25-27. One of the producers is a St. Louis parent and the show will feature current St. Louis students, Katie Dunn, Alison Nienaber, and Isaac Nienaber.
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Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship
This fun event will be held on Saturday, February 19 at 9:00am in McClunn Hall and is open to all 10–14-year-olds. Any interested players should bring this flyer with them that day. Winners could go on to the state championship!
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St. John Paul the Great H.S. Winter Announcements
John Paul is still accepting applications for the 2022-2023 school year! For more information and to apply please visit:
Super Science Saturday - Saturday, March 5, 2022
Calling all middle school scientists! JP's Science Department and National Science Honor Society members will host a fun-filled day for middle school students to explore the sciences in JP's collegiate-style labs on Saturday, March 5 from 9am-12pm. For registration and more details, please visit: https://saintjohnpaul.mypaysimple.com/s/middle-school-event-registration.
Spring Open House & Registration Night - Thursday, March 10, 2022
Join us for Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School's Spring Open House on Thursday March 10 from 4-6pm! Learn what JP has to offer your child - robust academic programs including STEM, DE courses and Bioethics, vibrant student life and House System, competitive athletics, faith community steeped in Dominican tradition, and more! This Spring Open House is a great event for all ages, but especially students in grades 4-7. To learn more and RSVP in advance, please visit:
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