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December 17, 2021
Dear St. Louis Families,
Since November, Christmas carols have been played on the radio endlessly. More than likely, each one of us has one or two Christmas carols which speak to our hearts in a special way. By far, "O Holy Night" is my favorite Christmas carol. This year, in particular, the song seems to speak to my heart and mind in a unique way. The third stanza says, “Truly He taught us to love one another, His law is love and His gospel is peace.” A simple message really and a beautiful reminder that in Jesus, we have everything we need to know about how to act and how to connect with others. Each day we seek to guide our students to make the better choice by asking, “what would Jesus do?” At heart, Jesus is the ever-present model and the inspiration for each of us. As you finish preparing for all that the Christmas season means in your homes—the baking, the wrapping, the celebration of family traditions—remember that the coming of Jesus offers a message of love, hope and peace to everyone but most especially to those who are enduring some challenge and hardship. May we be the strength for those enduring some hardship, the heart of love and peace.
Please know that I am most grateful for your presence within our community. In closing, I leave you with an Irish Christmas Prayer…
May endless Joy and Peace and Love,
The Savior's gifts from heaven above,
Shine like candles in the night
To make your pathways clear and bright.
With every good wish for Christmas and the New Year.
A very happy and holy Christmas break to all of you!
Anne M. Dyke
Principal
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St. Louis Family Members,
I wanted to first wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year. It has been wonderful getting to know all your children during these last few months. This being my first year as a school nurse at St. Louis all your kind words have been greatly appreciated. I wanted to take a moment to thank you for continuing to fill out the school pass/wellness check every day. As we approach 2 years of everything COVID, I truly understand how stressful and frustrating everything can be. I look forward to continuing to work with you and the teachers to mitigate any potential COVID related issues/concerns. I am here to answer any questions either by phone or email, please do not hesitate to reach out to me anytime.
Local Vaccination Sites
I would like to give you several options of local vaccination sites if you would like to have your child vaccinated. Some of the pharmacy locations may also provide you or your child with a flu shot if you would like one. If you have any concerns about the vaccine, it is always important to contact your child’s pediatrician. Once the child receives his or her second dose, please send in a copy of the vaccine card and I am happy to update the health charts.
International Travel Guidelines
I know many families may be traveling out of the country for Christmas break. St. Louis is following CDC guidelines that state if a person is not fully vaccinated that he or she test within 3-5 days of return and quarantine for 7 days. Fully vaccinated individuals are asked to test and monitor for any symptoms (no quarantine if the test is negative). Please contact me and I will provide you with dates for your child to return to school. This is only for international travel.
Again, thank you for all your support and kindness. Merry Christmas and enjoy your time with your loved ones.
Blessings,
Megan Aguilar, BSN, RN
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If you find yourself with some extra time over the holiday break, here is a link to a Webinar sponsored by Study Pro on strategies to improve communication with your teens. The talk is given by the authors of The Self Driven Child, William Stixrud, PhD and Ned Johnson. It really is worth the listen and takes about an hour.
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Staff Announcement
Mrs. Shufflebarger will be stepping away from her duties as Middle School English teacher. She will still be a familiar face around campus as we will see her at Mass and as a substitute when needed. Ms. Rebecca Maples will replace Mrs. Shufflebarger as 7-104 homeroom teacher and grades 6-8 English teacher. She will join our staff beginning January 3rd when we return from Christmas break. I know you will all join me in welcoming Ms. Maples to our community.
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Maribeth's Bakery
We have been blessed to partner with Maribeth's Bakery for numerous sweet treats over the last year for our families and students. Maribeth's also offers online ordering for a variety of favorites - everything from cakes, pies and cookies to quiches, pizza dough and breads - and they're located right near BI, or stop by their booth at the Old Town Farmers Market!
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Hawk Happenings - Week of January 3, 2022 |
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Saturday, January 1
- Yay Lunch! order before midnight!
- Don't forget to order lunch for the week we come back from break!
Monday, January 3
Saturday, January 8
- Yay Lunch! order before midnight!
Sunday, January 9
- Open House for Prospective Families, 12-3pm
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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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Thank you to all the wonderful families and Mrs. Matheis for spreading Christmas cheer at the 2nd Annual STL Lights Tour. What a festive way to kick off the season!
On behalf of the PTO, we want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!
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Spirit Dinner @ Noodles, January 12
Noodle on this over the holiday -- St. Louis Spirit Dinner at Noodles & Co. (7702 B Richmond Hwy) on Wednesday, January 12 from 4 PM until 8 PM! See the flyer for more information. Present the flyer when ordering in-store or use the code GIVING25 when ordering online.
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PTO Silent Auction
Viva Las Vegas Silent Auction Casino Night. 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 - January
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 - January & February
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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A reflection for the third week of Advent... |
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St. John Paul the Great HS Winter Announcements
Drama Workshop - Saturday, January 22, 2022
Join JP’s Drama Director on January 22nd for a day of mini-master classes. Open to all 7th and 8th graders. Registration information can be found online.
Boys Basketball Clinic - Saturday, February 5, 2022
Skill-building clinic open to 5-8th graders! Registration information can be found online.
Upcoming Admissions and Financial Aid Deadlines:
- Friday, January 7, 2022: School Application Priority Deadline
- Friday, January 7, 2022: Scholarship Application Deadline
- Wednesday, January 19, 2022: Financial Aid Priority Deadline
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