WEEKLY BULLETIN - February 17, 2022 |
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From the Desk of Mike Fuerte |
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Dear Families,
Below are updated events, including a special notice about an upcoming Archdiocesan Mental Health Day for Teachers and Staff.
1st and 2nd Grade – Valentine’s Concert
The 1st and 2nd grade students will be performing their Valentine’s concert Thursday, 17th, 2022 at 2pm for the K-6 students and for parents at 6:30pm in the Parish Hall.
Into the Woods Jr. – School Musical (Dates: March 10th and 11th)
The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone's wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results. The moral; is “Be careful what you wish for…!”
Look for more information in today’s bulletin below and in your Red Envelope.
Special Mental Health Day for Teachers and Staff – No School Day – Friday, March 11th, 2022
Please mark your calendars for March 11th as Archbishop Etienne has gifted all faculty and staff an additional holiday, so no school or Kids Club that day. You can read information about the additional Mental Health Day here. While we will not have school that day, we will still have our final performance of the School Musical that evening at 6:30. Thank you!
Kids’ Club Opening – Position for Assistant Supervisor
We are seeking an assistant-supervisor for our after-school program for kindergarten through eighth grade students (called “The St. Louise Kids’ Club”). There is an upcoming opening for an assistant-supervisor to join our staff of four, to work throughout the school year from 1:30-6:00 p.m. on Mondays and 2:30-6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays through Fridays, for a total of 18.5 hours weekly. The position begins when it is filled, and runs through the school year until June 15, 2022.
Minimum qualifications include experience working with children, demonstrated responsibility and follow-through in previous employment, and an ability to independently lead an activity with a group of students. Hourly wage begins at $19/hour and is negotiable dependent on experience, and this is a non-benefited position. Interested applicants are asked to please e-mail Mike Fuerte, principal, with a resume and cover letter (mikef@stlouiseschool.org). Applicants must also fill out an application through the Seattle Archdiocese here.
Presidents' Day - No School – February 21st and February 22nd
In observance of Presidents' Day, we will have no school on Monday, February 21st and Tuesday, February 22nd. Enjoy the 4-day weekend.
Have A Blessed Weekend,
Mike Fuerte
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- Bake Sale
- Winter Concert performed by grades 1-2 at 6:30 pm
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- 2022-23 Re-Enrollment DEADLINE
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- No School for Presidents' Day Holiday
- Kids Club Closed
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2022-2023 Re-Enrollment Ends TOMORROW 2/18
Save your Spot & Register Now!
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The fact that I get to walk into school every day knowing that an
awesome day awaits is a gift.
-Current 8th Grade Student
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We are excited to invite our Current Families to re-enroll for the 2022-23 School Year and Kids Club beginning today. You read in Mr. Fuerte's letter above about the importance and value of Catholic Education, and below are some details about the re-enrollment process. You'll receive additional information in your Red Envelope today as well - so check your student's backpack and get started saving your spot for next year!
2022-23 Parent Contract
This form from DocuSign is being emailed to each family individually. Look for it in your inbox (or your junk folder). Please contact the school office if you do not receive this emailed contract. There are two options for tuition payment: Pay in one lump sum by August, or make direct, monthly tuition payments from your checking or savings account – via electronic funds transfer (EFT). The EFT information needed for this process is completed within the contract. Please complete, sign, and submit the Parent Contract.
Application Fee
Please pay your non-refundable application fee online here at a special reduced price of $95 per family. After February 18, the fee increases to $220.
2022-23 Skyward Student Re-Enrollment
Complete the Student Re-enrollment form through the Skyward student management system. You must confirm that the student and family information we have in Skyward remains accurate heading into the new school year – such as your family’s address, phone numbers, email addresses, etc. Additionally, you can sign up for Kids Club here as well. To do this, please:
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Go to the Skyward page at http://family.stlouise.wa-k12.net and log-in as usual.
- Once you log in, click on “Re-Enrollment for 2022-23,” and follow the steps to completion.
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If you forgot your log-in ID and/or password, there is a link you can click to have it sent to you (or you may contact Mindy Morgan or Tracy Brown in the school office at office@stlouiseschool.org).
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If you will be newly enrolling a child who has never attended St. Louise School, please click on the “New Student Online Enrollment” link on the left-side after you log into Skyward.
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Student Learning Expectation (SLE) for February |
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Student Learning Expectations (otherwise known as SLEs) are expectations that our students should know, understand, value, and be able to do by the time they graduate from St. Louise School. |
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February's SLE is:
A St. Louise Student Is A Community Member Who Honors the gifts of others
and values the dignity of each person.
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Principal Search - Parent Survey |
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The procedure for finding a new Principal for St. Louise has begun. Fr. Gary, with consultation from staff, has chosen a well diverse committee that will represent the school community in the screening and interview process to select a new Principal for St. Louise School.
Part of the process is to get input from the community. You should have received an email with a link to a survey regarding attributes to look for in a principal. The Principal Search Committee will use the results of the survey to develop interview questions for the candidates. If you haven't had a chance to respond to the survey, please do so and have your input included in this important process.
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School Musical - Into the Woods Jr.
SAVE THE DATE - March 10 & 11
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Mrs. LB and an amazing cast and crew of students are in the final rehearsals for this year's School Musical, Into the Woods Jr.
Mark your calendars to attend and support the St. Louise Drama program. Performances will be Thursday, March 10th and Friday March 11th both at 6:30 pm in the Parish Hall. More information on how to order tickets will be in your Red Envelope today.
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SAVE THE DATE
SHINE BRIGHT AUCTION - APRIL 9, 2022
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UPDATES FROM THE AUCTION OFFICE:
Help Wanted! The Auction is in need of a volunteer photographer willing to take charge of the Black & White Photos that are sold on Auction Night. This is always a highlight of the evening so we want to start snapping these pictures as soon as possible. Reach out to Laura Bonner at auction@stlouiseschool.org if you can help!
If you have not turned in your auction donation or fulfilled your family's procurement commitment of $250 for the 2021-22 school year, it is time to get that taken care of! If you need suggestions of what to donate, please contact us in the Auction Office.
Charger Cards are always a welcome donation. The Charger Cards volunteers can suggest what we are in need of, and can even hand you an Auction Procurement form for your convenience. Take time to stop by the Charger Card Office next week during their regular hours.
Also, our premium wine contest will be back for this year and will be coming up soon, so be on the lookout for fun wines to donate as well as for more information on this fun Auction Event!
Some families purchased a Free Dress week for their children. Due to scheduling issues, the Free Dress week has been moved to April 25-29. There will be additional opportunities to purchase this item at the Auction.
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Has your child received their COVID vaccine?
If so, please email a copy to Mrs. Reynolds so she can keep their immunization records up to date. This is also helpful for contact tracing purposes, since fully vaccinated students are not required to quarantine due to exposure.
St. Louise Emergency Preparedness Committee
With the lockdown last week, as well as a power outage this week, now is a good time to remind you to be sure you've opted into our emergency texts. If you didn't receive text notifications last week or on Monday, please text yes to 87569 to enroll. It's a good idea to have any of your authorized pick up contacts also subscribe.
Did you know that we have an Emergency Preparedness Committee here at St. Louise? You can find out more here about all the behind the scenes things they do to keep students and staff safe every day. Interested in joining the committee? You can email them at epc@stlouiseschool.org.
St. Louise Parish to Host COVID Vaccine Clinic February 19th
Please note that on Saturday, February 19th from 9 AM to 3 PM St. Louise is again hosting the Bellevue Fire Department’s COVID Mobile Vaccination Team in the south parking lot. Please note that there are no appointments being taken for this clinic - vaccines will be administered on a first come first served basis.
Here’s the info from BFD:
We are only carrying Pfizer and Moderna. Below is what will be offered:
Pfizer: 5 years and older
Pfizer Booster 5-months after 2nd shot: 12 years and older can get Booster
Moderna: 18 years and older
Moderna Booster 5-months after 2nd shot: 18 years and older
Please check out the links below to the Bellevue City website:
Mark your Calendars for these upcoming events:
- February 17 - Winter Concert featuring 1st & 2nd Grade at 6:30
- February 18 - Re-Enrollment Deadline
- February 21-22 - NO SCHOOL OR KIDS CLUB
- February 25 - Flavorful Friday Sale
- March 1 - Fun Dress Day - Mardi Gras Theme
- March 2 - Ash Wendesday - LENT Begins
- Rice and Beans Lunch for the whole school
- 1:45 Ash Wednesday Prayer Service
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The Charger Card window will be CLOSED tomorrow, Friday February 18th. Your dedicated Charger Gals are heading out of town for the long weekend!
Due to the long weekend the next sales will take place on Friday, February 25th from 8:30-9:15am. Stop by the window and stock up on cards for the end of the month!
We wish everyone a healthy and happy extended weekend!
Need more info about Charger Cards? Check out their website here. |
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Thank you to all of our amazing parent volunteers! |
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With Gratitude
Thank you to Dave Herridge for the use of his handyman skills helping the school install the new big screen display in the computer lab!!
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If you know of a volunteer doing great work and want to recognize them, simply email their name and what they do to socialmedia@stlouiseschool.org.
Want to volunteer - check out available opportunities here!
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Dear Friends at St. Louise,
Things have been moving forward rapidly since the beginning of the year – not the least of which is the “Standing with Haiti” covenant we are joining with St. Anthony Parish in Renton to support Ste. Anne de Hyacynthe Parish and School in Haiti. This will be more than just one of many ways our parish does outreach – it will be the way we truly reach out to people in the Third World. You will be hearing more about that during the Lenten season (coming right up – this year Ash Wednesday is March 2).
To continue reading Fr. Gary's message to the school and parish community, click the button below and turn to From the Pastor.
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GALLERY
4th Grade Valentine's Box Winners!
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133 156th Avenue S.E., Bellevue, WA 98007
Phone: (425) 746-4220
Fax: (425) 644-3294
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