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August 24, 2023
Dear St. Louis Families,
We are blessed! Thank you for sharing your children with us. These first days of school have brought lots of laughter and joy back into our building---the smiles of our students are contagious. I always say this at the beginning of each year, and it remains true that school is a lonely place over the summer —it is meant to have the noise of our students learning.
We are grateful for your patience as we continue to work through PowerSchool and SchoolPass. They do “talk” to one another, and every summer as improvements are made systematically it throws the balance off. We remain hopeful that we are getting closer to when they will start “talking” again soon. Please continue to be patient with that.
A reminder to please review your carpool numbers with your children. It is very helpful when they know it and helps us move students through carline faster. Additionally, please sign and return parent handbook forms. We must have them returned to us by Sept. 1st. Signed handbook forms are required by the diocese and signify the agreement that we enter into with our school families that we are partnering together in support of your child’s education.
As we close out our first week together, it is fitting that we celebrate our patron saint tomorrow, St. Louis. Please join us for a joint parish/PTO sponsored Feast-ival. Lots of fun and games plus family engagement options! It is a great way to meet new friends and join with old ones too. I look forward to seeing many of you there.
Wishing you a blessed weekend,
Anne Dyke
Principal
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St. Louis School 2023-24 Handbook Agreement Form
2023-24 Handbook
Handbook Agreement Form for K-5 Parents
Handbook Agreement Form for MS Parents and Students
All parents and Middle School students are required to sign the Handbook Agreement Form stating they have read the rules and policies outlined in the 2023-24 Handbook, and they agree to abide by those policies. New this year, the agreement form is an online form with electronic signature. There are 2 versions - one for K-5 parents and one for MS parents and students. Please be sure to sign the correct one.
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Fr. O'Hare Invites Parents to BOTH Weekly School Masses!
This year there will ordinarily be celebrated TWO Masses each week for St. Louis students. Monday Mass at 8:45am will be celebrated by Father Thompson for the 150 students in Middle School. Wednesday Mass at 8:45am will be celebrated by Father O’Hare for the 300 students in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Parents are welcome to attend these Masses in which the homily will be specifically directed to the students. (Once a month the Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 8:45am and will be attended by all 450 students and their teachers.)
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EDC Begins Monday
EDC starts on Monday 8/28. We are looking forward to seeing everyone and meeting our new families. Drop off and Pick up is through Door#5.
Please note that afternoon pick up will not start until 30 minutes after dismissal.
- Monday – 2:45
- Tuesday-Friday – 3:40
If yourchild/children are signed up for PM EDC, they will not be redirected to you
in carpool at the last moment – they MUST be picked up from EDC through normal pickup
procedures. Normal attendance charges will apply.
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Hawk Happenings: August 25 - September 1, 2023 | |
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Friday, August 25
- 11:30 Dismissal
- St. Louis FEAST-ival, 5:30pm
Monday, August 28
- Lunch: Teriyaki Chicken*
- All School Mass
- EDC begins
Tuesday, August 29
- Lunch: Hamburger*
- Ice Cream Available
Wednesday, August 30
- Lunch: Chicken Fajitas*
- Sept. lunch orders due
Thursday, August 31
- Lunch: Pancakes*
- Ice Cream Available
Friday, September 1
- 11:30 Dismissal
- No PM EDC
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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 September hot lunch HERE.
June orders due August 30th, 9pm
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Tickets must be pre-purchased to redeem for ice cream on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Tickets leftover from last year may be used through the end of September.
Order ice cream tickets HERE.
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First Day of Preschool
Monday, August 28th - 1st Day of School for Monkeys and Zebras (Drop off begins at 8:10 am)
(half session for Monkeys 8:15 – 9:45 am)
Tuesday, August 29th – 1st Day of School for Lambs (Drop off at 8:10 am) and Pandas (Drop off begins at 11:55 am)
(half session for Lambs 8:15 – 9:45 am)
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Forms
Below are 5 forms that will need to be completed by all families. Forms, once completed can be sent to Mrs. Burke via email, bburke@stlouisschool.org or submitted during the Open House visit.
These items are required by state licensing for your child to start on the first day. We ask that you take the time to fill in every line on each form. These forms will also be provided to you in hard copy at Open House, but I know many of you prefer to get them done ahead of time.
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Preschool Back-to-School Night - August 31st
Thursday, August 31st 6-7:00 PM - in the cafeteria and your child’s classroom. This is a parent only event. Please no children. See the schedule for the evening below.
6:00 pm - Panda and Monkey classes meet in the classroom @ 6:00 PM for a brief presentation from your child’s teacher.
6:15 pm - Preschool Parent Meeting: Meet with Beth Burke, Director for a welcome and an overview of our program.
6:45 pm - Zebra and Lamb classes meet in the classroom for a brief presentation from your child’s teacher.
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Lunch Bunch
Lunch Bunch will begin Tuesday, September 5th. The September Lunch Bunch Flyer and registration link are provided below. Enrichment will begin in October. Lunch Bunch and Enrichment sign up is completed online. This will allow you to use a credit card for payment and let you sign up until the spaces fill up.
September Lunch Bunch Flyer
September Lunch Bunch Sign Up
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Thanks a million to Sharon Moss, Monica Simental, and Annemarie Silis for their heroic efforts in a hugely successful Used Uniform and Bake Sale this past weekend!
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St. Louis FEAST-ival!
TOMORROW, Friday, 8/25 from 5:30-8:30pm the fun begins with a dunk tank, cookout dinner, train rides, bouncy castle, tattoos, face painting, music and more!
Bring a chair or blanket and join friends from school and the parish for an amazing celebration in honor of our patron saint!
If you're able to volunteer, we'd love your help! Sign up HERE.
And did you know that a visit to a parish church on its patron’s feast day is a longstanding tradition in the Catholic Church? St. Louis will be open for Adoration throughout the Feast-ival, so feel free to take a break from the fun and stop by!
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Spirit Dinner
Join us September 19 and/or 20th at El Paso on Cooper Road for our first Spirit Dinner of the school year! Bring the flyer with you to help St. Louis PTO raise funds while you connect with new and old classmates.
We’ll have a variety of Spirit Dinners throughout the year – some will be dine-in (or take out), while others will be pre-order and pick-up in the carpool line or EDC; so stay tuned! Contact Katie Schubert kgodburn@gmail.com if you have any questions.
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Bake Sale
Thank you very much to our amazing St. Louis School families who offered their time and baking expertise to make this year's first Bake Sale a huge success! We could not have done it without all of your kindness and dedication. The next Bake Sale will be the weekend of September 30th. We look forward to seeing you all then. Blessings, Monica & Annemarie
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Monday Rosary Group
Join the Monday Rosary Group after morning drop off in front of the Mary statue next to the main entrance. Start the week praying with and for our school community. No experience necessary!
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Chess Club - Grades K-8
"Your Best Chess" will be offering their program to our students this school year. YBC trains students of all ages and skill levels, and they've developed a fun, interesting, proven, interactive curriculum--including class tournaments.
- Fall Dates: Mondays, Sept. 11 - Nov. 6, 2:15-3:15pm
- Grade Levels: K - 8th
- Skill Levels: Complete Beginner to Advanced
- Cost: $135*/student
- *10% discount when 3+ students are enrolled from one family
Register online HERE.
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PSA Fall After School Sports - Grades K-5
PSA is back and will be offering the following Fall after school sports for K-5 students:
- Flag Football - Tuesdays, Sept. 12 - Oct. 24, 3:30-4:40pm
- Soccer - Wednesdays, Sept. 13 - Oct. 25, 3:30-4:30pm
For more information and to register, visit HERE.
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Trail Life
Have a son interested in joining Trail Life? Mark your calendars for "Join Trail Life Night" on September 14th, 6:30-7:30pm in the school cafeteria or visit troopva2907.org for more information and registration. Get in on the adventure!
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CYO Spirit Wear Orders
It's time to order your CYO spirit wear for the year. The link to order is www.sewnluv.com/st-louis. The site will be open at 5:00 pm Friday, August 25th through Friday, September 8th at 5:00 pm. The orders take about 2-3 weeks to fulfill. The CYO will contact you when the orders are in. If you have any questions, please contact the St. Louis parish CYO team at saintlouiscyo@gmail.com. Thank you for your support, and Go Hawks!
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CYO Cross Country and Tennis Coaches Needed
The St. Louis parish CYO is in need of a Head Coach and an Assistant Coach for Cross Country as well as an Assistant Coach for Tennis. If you are interested in filling any of these positions, please contact Amanda and Annemarie at saintlouiscyo@gmail.com. Thank you very much–it is because of all of our wonderful families that we are able to keep these CYO programs going.
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Georgetown Visitation and Gonzaga Admissions Info Night
Georgetown Visitation and Gonzaga College High School's admissions teams will be co-hosting an event in Alexandria on September 7, called "Discovering the Right Catholic School for You." Families of 7th and 8th graders are invited to attend. Please see the attached flyer for more info.
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