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October 12, 2023
Dear St. Louis Families,
Happy Hawktober! We are 2 days away from our Hawks 5K! We have more than 450 participants and cannot wait to see who will win each category. Thank you to our race committee, to our school families, and our PTO for making this 10th annual 5K such a wonderful success. It is not too late to join in if you have not already registered—there is still day of registration available. Come join in the fun and stick around afterward for a treat to eat at the Pit Stop.
October is the month of the Holy Rosary. As a school, we will be participating in the World Mission Rosary on Friday during our regular morning assembly. Members of our newly elected Student Council and our National Junior Honor Society as well as staff members wassist with leading the rosary prayers. For those who may not know, the World Mission Rosary was created in 1951 by Bishop Fulton Sheen. Each set of beads on the rosary is a color designated for a geographic area. Bishop Sheen declared that after completion of the rosary, it was like “giving the world a great big hug.” Given the unrest and strife in our Holy Land, it seems prayer and a “hug” are needed.
We are officially half way through the first trimester. First trimester interims are coming home in Friday folders this week. They are a quick snapshot of progress and not every student receives one; only those who are earning below an 80% in content areas. A reminder that PowerSchool is the online parent portal to share academic progress for students in grades 3-8. Please refer to the portal to get more information on how your student is doing with assignments, assessments, and project grades.
Next week is a busy one for us. Our annual Walk for the Homeless which will benefit Christ House in Old Town is on Friday, October 20th. Students will be walking and praying the rosary during the morning. Families wishing to contribute monetary donations for Christ House, may send in cash or checks to the school office, and we will send all donations to Christ House to help support their ministry for those in need.
Finally, in your students’ folders is information about Formation of Christian Chastity lessons that we will be conducting during Religion time over the remaining weeks of October. These lessons are part of our diocesan curriculum, and parents have the right to opt out—those forms are due back next week to the homeroom teacher.
Please keep the Holy Land and all those in harm’s way in the Middle East in your prayers.
God bless,
Anne Dyke
Principal
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Tell Your Friends!
Open House for Prospective Families - October 22, 10am-1pm
| St. Louis School and Preschool will be hosting an open house for prospective families interested in Preschool - 8th Grade admissions for the 2024-25 school year. Reserve a tour at www.stlouisschool.org/visit/ | |
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EDC November & December Sign-up
The next EDC Sign Up Genius link will be going out on Wednesday 10/18/2023 around noon. This link will cover November and December dates.
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ADHD Awareness Month
ADHD effects roughly 6 million children aged 3-17 in the United States (CDC). Often, children diagnosed with ADHD have also received a separate diagnosis of anxiety, depression, or conduct disorders. It is important that you, as the parent or guardian, have access to a wealth of information regarding an ADHD diagnosis. Attached are several websites that have data from health and nutrition to medication information, and free webinars.
“Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity."
ADHDAwarenessMonth 2023
ADDitude - ADD & ADHD Symptom Tests, Signs, Treatment, Support (additudemag.com)
ADHD Expert Webinars from ADDitude Magazine
Kids Health & Nutrition: Food for ADHD Brains (additudemag.com)
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National Bullying Prevention Month
October was first declared as National Bullying Prevention Month in 2006. Since then, October has been a time to acknowledge that bullying has devastating effects on children and families such as school avoidance, loss of self-esteem, increased anxiety, and depression. Bullying can occur in multiple ways. It can be verbal, physical, through social exclusion, or via digital sources like email, texts, or social media. Unlike mutual teasing or fighting, bullying occurs when one person or a group of people is perceived as being more powerful than another and takes advantage of that power through repeated physical assaults, threats of harm, intimidation, or by purposefully excluding a person from a valued social group. Being bullied can severely affect the person’s self-image, social interactions, and school performance and can lead to mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, and substance use, and even suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
St. Louis School is dedicated to providing a safe and welcoming environment to all students. If you or your child is concerned about a bullying situation, please contact someone from the counseling team.
jcotnoir@stlouisschool.org | tmiller@stlouisschool.org | coconnor@stlouisschool.org
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Wednesday, October 22
8:15AM
with Mrs. Dyke and Special Guest
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All St. Louis School & Preschool families are invited to a special combined Coffee with the Principal and Coffee & Connections. Please plan to join Mrs. Dyke and special guest, Army wife, mother and advocate Mrs. Vicki Cody on Wednesday, October 25 at 8:15am for coffee and conversation.
Whether you are a military-connected family, or just want to learn more to support a friend or neighbor, join us for this insightful talk, and please let us know you plan to attend HERE. Younger siblings are always welcome!
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Hawk Happenings: October 13 - 20, 2023 | |
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Friday, October 13
- Lunch: Pizza*
- T-1 Interims
Saturday, October 14
Monday, October 16
- Lunch: Chicken Patty*
- MS Mass
Tuesday, October 17
- Lunch: Chicken Nuggets*
- Ice Cream Available
- Winter Uniform Begins
Wednesday, October 18
- Lunch: Beef Nachos*
- K-5 Mass
Thursday, October 19
- Lunch: Meatball Sub*
- Ice Cream Available
Friday, October 20
- Lunch: Pizza*
- Walk for the Homeless
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FULL SCHOOL CALENDAR
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*Hot lunch must be ordered monthly in advance.
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Order November hot lunch HERE.
Orders accepted until 9pm October 30, 2023.
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Tickets may be pre-purchased to redeem for ice cream on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Order ice cream tickets HERE.
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November Enrichment & Lunch Bunch -- Sign-up by October 26th!
November Lunch Bunch
Preschool Lunch Bunch is held on most Tuesdays – Fridays from 11:15am-12:15pm for both three-year-olds and four-yearolds. Preschoolers bring their own lunch and drink from home. The cost is $12.00 per day. Morning and afternoon preschoolers are all welcome! Space is limited – sign-ups run on a first-come, first-served basis and must be done ahead of time online for the month to come. Sign up for November HERE.
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"Autumn Through the Five Senses" Enrichment
This is a four-week class open to Monkeys, Pandas, and Zebras where each student will have the opportunity to discover Autumn through their five senses. Children will explore the sights, sounds, smell, feel, and taste of Fall through interactive art, music, science, cooking, and outdoor exploration. Please see the attached flyer for more infromation. Sign up HERE.
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Hawks 5K & Fun Run and Pit Stop - October 14th
Last call for registering for the Hawks 5k and Fun Run! The big event is this Saturday morning and will be kicked off with a National Anthem performance by our own Father O’Hare! For the competitive folks, there will be Age Group Awards for the top male and female 5K runners in each age group. For the rest, it’s sure to be a wonderful fall morning to share with friends and family. So don’t delay!
Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Alexandria/StLouisHawks5K to guarantee yourself a groovy Tie-Dye T-shirt while supporting our school! Plus the class with the most registrations will get a comfy clothes day!
And stick around for the Pit Stop Celebration after the race! Have you ever pet an Alpaca? This is your chance to meet our fluffy friends! Along with food, fun, ice cream and music, it’s sure to be a GREAT TIME FOR ALL!
A Note About Parking: parking for the 5K will only be at Bryant High School.
Packet pickup is Friday October 13th in the Parish parking lot from 2:30-5:00 PM or on Race Day from 7:00-8:00 AM at the registration table. Be sure to hang on to the blue St. Lucy Project bags and fill them with food to be collected next week.
All funds raised benefit St. Louis Catholic School. Thank you for supporting our school!
Volunteer Still Needed for the Hawks 5K & Fun Run and Pit Stop
We are still looking for a few more volunteers to help make this race a success. If you aren’t running or walking that morning, please consider signing up to volunteer. We still need help for jobs that are critical to ensure the race goes smoothly, such as course marshalls, water stop coordinators, and Pit Stop helpers. You do not need to be VIRTUS compliant for this. It’s a great job for any high schoolers needing service hours. PLEASE sign up on Connect 1.
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Mark Your Calendar for Trivia Night November 9th
Put together a team of up to 8 people, register with a partner or as an individual and join us on Thursday, November 9, from 6:30-9:30 in McClunn Hall for a fun night of holiday and general trivia! Dinner from El Paso Mexican Restaurant's food truck and beverages will be available for purchase. Purchase tickets HERE.
Please contact Meghan Roberts (meghans.roberts@gmail.com) or Laura Cheney (laura_pyzik@hotmail.com) with questions.
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Trunk-or-Treat for Preschool - 5th Grade
Join us for Trunk-or-Treat in the parking lot on Thursday October 26t from 5:00-7:00pm. Preschool through 5th graders can enjoy collecting treats, and families can enjoy dinner from Chalkboard Wings & BBQ.
The Dads for St. Louis School will have an old farm truck set up with hay bales and pumpkins for family photo opportunities and for kids to play on. And for all the picky eaters out there, the Dads will also be providing grilled hot dogs as a kid-friendly dinner option - be sure to stop by!
Please RSVP on Connect 1. St. Louis families only please, and children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Costumes are welcome but leave full facial masks and weapons at home. If you would like to host your own trunk at this
event space is available and encouraged! Contact Carla Rothgery at
carla.gazlay@gmail.com to secure your spot.
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CYO Basketball: Attention Players and Coaches
Registration is now live–and early registration is key for practice/space planning! Register here today. Practices will begin the week of 11/6; games start in December beginning the weekend of 12/2-3.
Interested in Coaching? All coaches must attend the Play Like a Champion training at least once. If you don't have proof of attending the training in the past, the training session is THIS weekend, 10/14 & 10/15. Visit https://forms.office.com/r/zdGawRbCGG
for registration and information. There is a mandatory Coaches meeting next Tuesday, 10/17 at 7:00 pm in the school cafeteria. At least one coach (new or current) from each team needs to be in attendance. Please fill out the form here.
Ready to volunteer or have questions? Please reach out to the CYO at saintlouiscyo@gmail.com.
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Oct. 15: Bishop Ireton HS Open House
Prospective Bishop Ireton Students! We invite you and your family to join us at our Annual Open House. Arrive any time in the 1-3pm window. Our goal is to make this a convenient option for your family to stop by and explore our school at a time that best fits your schedule. Student led tours will be available, or you are welcome to explore the school on your own. We will have our coaches, teachers, staff, current students and current parents on campus to welcome you.
When: Sunday, October 15, 2023
Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Where: Bishop Ireton High School, 201 Cambridge Rd., Alexandria, VA 22314
RSVP: Click here to RSVP to the Open House
Questions: email admissions@bishopireton.org
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Oct. 27: Saint Louis Parish CYO Cheerleaders to Host Dance
The Saint Louis Parish CYO Cheerleaders cordially invite 6th-8th grade students to a ghostly affair. Attend if you dare! The "Spooky Halloween Dance" will be held on Friday, October 27, 7-10pm in McClunn Hall. The cost is $20 per student. Cash only will be accepted at the door. All proceeds will support the Saint Louis CYO Hawks Cheerleading Squad. Please register to attend here.
What to expect: Music, Dancing, Costume Contest, Prizes, Drinks & Snacks
Costumes are required, but please ensure they are appropriate and leave full facial masks and weapons at home. Cheer parents will chaperone for the night to make sure everyone has a fun and safe evening.
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Oct. 27 - Nov. 4: Alexandria Children's Theatre "The Little Mermaid, Jr."
Alexandria Children’s Theatre presents “The Little Mermaid, Jr”! Join our ACT stars for an aquatic adventure into a world where dreams can truly come true. "The Little Mermaid, Jr." opens October 27 with shows through November 4 at Burgundy Farm Country Day School. Tickets now on sale here. The show’s cast includes a St. Louis 5th grader!
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