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September 22, 2022
Dear St. Louis Families,
Today is the feast of St. Thomas of Villanova, known as the almsgiver and father of the poor, and tomorrow is the feast of St. Padre Pio---who happens to be one of my favorite saints. St. Padre Pio devoted most of his priesthood to hearing confessions and giving hope and encouragement to people from all over the world. Our saintly examples provide tangible ways for us to deepen our faith and build our relationship with God. Every Thursday we celebrate a saint and many Mondays throughout the school year we discuss saints who embody our monthly virtues.
National Hispanic Heritage Month began on September 15th and lasts through October 15th. Students will be looking more closely at the contributions of famous Latinos/Latinas in art, religion, English/language arts, Spanish class, science, and social studies.
NWEA and HMH assessments continue into next week. Students will be completing their math assessments to establish a baseline for us to improve instruction. Staff participated in a great 90-minute webinar on how to use IXL to enhance, support, and remediate language arts and math instruction this week as well.
This week we have been working hard to create an environment of Hope--- where Hope Lives, Joy grows #BeJoyfulinHope.
Enjoy your weekend!
God Bless,
Anne Dyke
Principal
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Listening Sessions regarding the "Mass Prayer Cards"
Father O’Hare invites all interested parents to attend a “Listening Session” to ask questions, share concerns, and learn more about the “Mass Prayer Cards” that were provided last week. Sunday, October 2, at 11:30am (after the 10:30am Mass, in the church); or Sunday, October 9, at 9:45am (after the 8:45am Mass, in the gym).
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SchoolPass Required for Signing Students In/Out
Parents, please remember that your 4-digit SchoolPass pin is required to sign your child in or out of school for late arrivals or early dismissals. If you have the SchoolPass app on your phone, you can easily access the pin number when you arrive. If you do not have the app, you will need to know the pin number before you arrive. It can be found in your profile when you login to SchoolPass from a desktop. Thank you!
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Yearbook News!
Be a part of our 2022-23 school yearbook! To order a yearbook or upload photos for the yearbook, visit buytheyearbook.pictavo.com. Use Google Chrome for best results. Parents are welcome to upload photos for consideration in the yearbook. For more information, please see the attached flyer.
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October Lunch Orders Due Sept. 29
October lunch orders may be placed now until Sept. 29th. Please visit www.ffsfood.com to place your order.
October Menu
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SEPTEMBER DATES:
Monday, Sept. 19
Thursday, Sept. 29
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I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream!
Ice cream is sold once a week on low volume lunch days. Dates will be shared in the weekly newsletter. As a reminder, the cafeteria does not accept anything greater than a $5 bill, and students may not purchase ice cream for friends.
NEW! Starting in October, the cafeteria will no longer accept cash for ice cream. Parents may purchase ice cream tickets online in advance. Look for more info in next week's newsletter.
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Hawk Happenings - September 23 - 30, 2022 | |
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Friday, September 23
Monday, September 26
- Hot Lunch: Teriyaki Chicken Strips*
Tuesday, September 27
Wednesday, September 28
- Hot Lunch: Chicken Fajitas*
Thursday, September 29
- Hot Lunch: Cheeseburger Meatloaf*
- October lunch orders due
Friday, September 30 - NO SCHOOL
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FULL SCHOOL CALENDAR
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*Hot lunch must be ordered monthly in advance. The cut-off date for September has passed.
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Preschool Donations
The preschool is seeking donations of tissues, paper towels, and disinfecting wipes. These are items we use often. Mrs. Burke will have a donation box available at the preschool front door at drop off each morning for our AM classes and in the afternoon for our PM classes until October 7th.
Lunch Bunch and Enrichment
Lunch Bunch and Enrichment sign-up is now closed for the month of October. Lunch Bunch will start next week. Please make sure to check your calendar for the dates your child is registered. Send in a lunch for any day they attend lunch bunch. Students arriving for lunch from our afternoon class will be dropped off at the preschool door at 11:15 AM and will sign in per our normal arrival process. Pick Up from Lunch Bunch is at 12:15 PM in the front circle. Those staying for an Enrichment class will be picked up at 1 PM in the front circle. Students in the afternoon class will be dropped off at their class by our lunch bunch teacher.
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We hope you enjoyed some wings and BBQ from Chalkboard Wings this week. Thank you to Brandi Pensoneau for organizing this year’s Spirit Dinners. Stay tuned for information about the next one!
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Running with the Hawks 2022 | |
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Last Chance for Sponsor Logos on Race T-Shirts!
Have you been thinking about serving as a corporate sponsor of the Running with the Running with the Hawks Week? Now is the time to let us know. Tomorrow is the final chance for logos to be included on the Hawkathon and 5K/FunRun T-shirts. Don’t miss your chance!
https://stlouispto.cbo.io
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Volunteer to help with the Hawk-a-thon AND come cheer your children on!
The Hawk-a-thon (Oct 17-22) will be the PTO’s biggest fundraiser of the year and that means we need YOUR help! The culmination of this fun week will be a spirited run/walk on Friday, October 21. Volunteers are needed to help with the Hawk-a-thon Run Day. Get your volunteer requirements done early this year and sign-up to help today. The best part? You can come cheer your children on as they run and have a blast with their classmates!
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Hawks 5K Fun Run & PitStop – Saturday, October 22
What do Jackson Cope, Cole Michaels, Maddie Howard, and Kaiya Bodnar have in common? These were a few of the fastest St. Louis students from last year’s Hawks 5K Fun Run! Do you want your name on the list? Then sign up now for your chance to claim a spot in the St. Louis history books! And stick around after the Run to enjoy Food, Friends, Fun, and other surprises at the Post-Race Pit Stop!
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For more info about Running with the Hawks, Hawkathon and to register for the Hawks 5k/Fun Run, please visit - https://stlouispto.cbo.io | |
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Winter Used Uniform Sale
The weather is turning cooler and it's almost time for winter uniforms. The PTO will be hosting a Used Uniform sale on Saturday, October 1 after the 5:30 p.m. Mass and on Sunday, October 2 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00p.m. We need volunteers to help set up, to help during the sale, and to help with tear down after the sale. If you have questions email Sharon Moss at srjones@hotmail.com
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Odyssey of the Mind
Contact Lauren McCarthy at LaurenP317@hotmail.com
Join your St. Louis peers on a creative problem-solving journey!
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Who? Any St. Louis student! Teams are groups of no more than 7 students and will be divided by grade.
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What? Odyssey of the Mind is the convergence of STEM, teamwork, creativity, friendly competition, art, and performance. Students work in small teams to solve problems in a completely student-centered environment.
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When? Where? Practices are about once per week, usually starting in November. The time and location will be determined by the coach. Regional Competition is in mid-March.
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Why? Meet new people. Learn something new. Challenge yourself. Have FUN!
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How? If interested, please fill out form.
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CYO Cheer Practice Starts This Week!
The 4th and 5th graders practice on Fridays from 3:30-5:00pm. The 6th-8th graders practice on Thursdays from 6:00-7:30pm. If you have not done so, please email Natalie Salisbury at nats14@gmail.com so that you are added to the Cheer Distribution list, and be sure to register on Sports Pilot at: SportsPilot Online Registration. Natalie will email all parents to share more information on Cheer before the first practices this week.
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Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge
The Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge will be conducted during PE (or lunch for those students who do not have PE) on Monday, Sept. 26th. All boys and girls, ages 9-14, are invited to participate. A permission form must be completed by the parent.
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Saint Louis Church High School Hangout
This coming Sunday, we will have another opportunity to play this relatively new game which combines volleyball and 4 Square. You and your family are most welcome to come join the Hangout for fellowship and fun.
For Sunday, October 2nd, we will have a service activity making sandwiches for a local homeless shelter. If your high school student is looking for service hours, this will be a great opportunity to get a head start to fulfill their school's requirements.
Diocesan Youth Rally
On Sunday, October 23rd, the Diocese of Arlington Office of Youth Ministry is holding its annual Youth Rally at Bishop O'Connell High School. Here is a link to information about this event. Your high school student will have the opportunity to meet Catholic students from all over the diocese, hear some dynamic presentations, adore our Lord in Eucharistic Adoration, go to confession, and attend Holy Mass with Bishop Burbidge. Permission forms are attached. The cost per student is $40.00. We will be leaving from the parish parking lot at 11:00 a.m. and returning by 8:30 p.m. Payments can be made online using this link.
If you are VIRTUS qualified and would like to chaperone, please contact Fr. Thompson at fr.thompson@saintlouisparish.org. Due to the Rally, there will be no High School Hangout on the 23rd of October.
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Bishop Ireton Cheer Clinic
Girls 1st-8th Grade are invited to spend an unforgettable day learning cheerleading and performing with the Bishop Ireton Cheerleaders, 2016 - 2022 Christian Cheerleaders of America National Grand Champions on October 8th. The clinic includes a halftime performance at the varsity football game. For more information, please see the attached flyer.
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St. John Paul the Great High School Events
Boys Soccer Clinic - Saturday, October 1, 2022
Skill-building clinic open to 4-8th grade boys! For registration and more details, please visit: https://saintjohnpaul.mypaysimple.com/s/middle-school-event-registration
Homecoming Football Game - Friday, October 7, 2022
Join JP for our Homecoming football game! This event is fun for the whole family. Tickets will be available for purchase at the gate.
Girls Basketball Clinic - Saturday, October 15, 2022
Join the JP basketball coaches and players for a skill-building clinic. This event is open to 6-8th grade girls of all skill levels. For registration and more details, please visit: https://saintjohnpaul.mypaysimple.com/s/middle-school-event-registration
STEM Workshop - Saturday, October 15, 2022
JP's STEM Department is hosting a fun-filled opportunity for 7th & 8th grade students to explore the sciences on Saturday, October 15 from 9 am-12 pm. For registration and more details, please visit: https://saintjohnpaul.mypaysimple.com/s/middle-school-event-registration.
Upcoming Admissions and Financial Aid Deadlines:
Saturday, October 1, 2022: JP Applications for the 2023-2024 School Year Open
Friday, January 6, 2023: School Application Priority Deadline
Wednesday, January 18, 2023: Financial Aid Priority Deadline
Shadow a Wolf for a Day!
Shadow Days at John Paul are officially open for this year! Do you have an 8th-10th grader who is interested in seeing what it is like to be a JP student? Sign them up for a Shadow Day visit! For registration and more details, please visit: https://jpthegreat.schooladminonline.com/portal/new_inquiry
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Thank you! Trail Life Sunday
Thank you to for your support of Trail Life Troop VA-2907 on Trail Life Sunday. The boys and leaders greatly appreciate your prayers as they continue to grow in faith and virtue as founding members of Trial Life USA at St. Louis Parish. If you are interested in registering your son, please visit TroopVA2907.org
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Theology of the Body Introduction
An introduction to Pope Saint John Paul II's Theology of the Body is being offered to parents who's child/children are going through the "Human Sexuality" course taught by the Diocese. The sessions for parents will dive into questions such as: What is the meaning of the body?, What is the meaning of sexuality?, and How am I invited to live out my relationships in God's design?
If you are interested in participating, please fill out this Google Form with your information and availability. Both morning and evening sessions will be offered. If none of the available options work for you, but you'd still like to learn about Theology of the Body, please reach out to Lindsay McDermott at lindsay.mcdermott@focus.org.
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