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October 8, 2021
Dear St. Louis Families,
Happy Friday! We began our week recognizing students in K-8th grades who have done a remarkable job demonstrating and living their faith throughout the month of September. Students have done a particularly good job exhibiting Christ-like words and actions. And we end our week in such a special way, celebrating the liturgy as a school community. Our Zebra class joined us at Mass for the first time which brings joy to all of us! Faith moves mountains!
We are officially six weeks into the school year which means that we are half-way through the first trimester. A reminder that PowerSchool is the primary means of communicating academic progress for students in grades 3-8. If you have issues accessing your parent account, please let Ms. Lagos know. She can reset passwords as needed. Interims will be coming home today in Friday folders for any students who may be struggling in a content area. Parents are asked to sign and return them to the homeroom teacher by next Wednesday.
Next week is a busy one for us. Our annual Walk for the Homeless which will benefit Christ House in Old Town is Wednesday, October 13th. Students will be walking and praying the rosary during the morning. Families wishing to contribute monetary donations for Christ House can send in cash or checks to the school office. It is also our annual Hawks 5K & Fun Run next Saturday, October 16th. If you have not registered yet, you may still do so. See the newsletter for more information. Please consider joining us—it is a great family event and the “Pit Sop” afterwards promises to have some yummy food!
Remember there is no school Monday—enjoy the long weekend!
God Bless,
Anne Dyke
Principal
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WINTER UNIFORM BEGINS Tuesday, Oct. 12
All students are required to wear the winter uniform beginning Tuesday, October 12th. Walking shorts and PE shorts may no longer be worn. As the days begin to get cooler, please be sure to dress your children in appropriate outer-wear (Don't forget to label coats, sweatshirts and fleeces!). Students do go outside for recess and PE, weather permitting.
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New Family Coffee - Thurs, Oct. 14
Parents new to St. Louis School this year and last are invited to bring their coffee and join Mrs. Matheis and Mrs. Dyke for conversation on Thursday, Oct. 14, 8:30am in the cafeteria. These coffees are an opportunity for parents new to St. Louis to learn more about the school and current happenings in a timely manner, as well as to ask questions and express concerns. Younger siblings are welcome.
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The Book Fair is Back In Person!
The book fair is back, live and in person, starting Hawks Day, October 16th! Please see the flier coming home in your student's Friday Folder for just some of the wonderful selections available for pre-K through middle school readers.
The fair will also run Monday-Friday, October 18th-22nd during school hours for students only.
Parents and other adults are welcome to attend the book fair outside of school hours on Hawks Day, and on Tuesday or Thursday, 3-6pm. Everyone coming to school for the book fair will need to do a wellness check in the front office. Masks are required inside the school building at all times.
We are also looking for a few volunteers to help us run the fair. Please contact Jill Hixson at jill.hixson@gmail.com. Happy reading everyone!
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Family Directory - Don't Forget to Set up Your User Access!
We've moved from the traditional print directory to an online directory accessible via web and app. All K-8 families received an email from DirectorySpot on October 1st with instructions to set up a password protected account for access to the St. Louis School directory. Please click HERE for details and FAQs.
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From the Counselor...
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. We will be providing some classroom lessons for all students about what bullying is and isn’t and how we can all work and be BETTER TOGETHER (our Friendzy Catchphrase this month).
Our School Counselor will hold a special coffee on Thursday, October 21st and will present on bullying and be available for any additional questions or concerns related to mental health and the social emotional needs of your children. The coffee will be via Zoom and will begin at 9am. Check back here next week for a Zoom link and additional information about how we at St. Louis will be promoting this awareness month.
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Hawk Happenings - Week of October 11, 2021 |
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Saturday, October 9
- Yay Lunch! order before midnight!
Monday, Octpber 11 - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, October 12
- Winter Uniform Begins
- Spirit Dinner @ Olympians
Wednesday, October 13
- Mini Walk for the Homeless
- Spirit Dinner @ Olympians
Thursday, October 14
- New Family Coffee, 8:30am
Saturday, October 16
- Hawks 5K & Fun Run, 8am
- Hawks Day Post-Race Pit Stop, 9am-noon
- Book Fair begins, 9am-noon
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November Lunch Bunch sign up is open and spots are filling up! If you’d like to participate, please sign up HERE before October 22nd.
For the next two weeks, St. Louis Preschool is joining in collecting food for the Catholic Charities St. Lucy’s Project. St. Lucy’s Project is an important food distribution hub that provides food and supplies to food pantries around the diocese, including here in Alexandria. We will have a box for donated items located in the preschool vestibule by the class sign-in books beginning on Tuesday. If you’re able to help, you can bring any non-perishable food items throughout the next two weeks.
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Round of Applause!
They did it again! Carolyn Fortes, Sharon Moss and their dedicated crew of volunteers pulled off yet another incredibly successful Bake Sale and Used Uniform Sale.
Thank you to all our volunteers, donors and shoppers for your support!
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Spirit Dinner @ Olympians, October 12 & 13
Get out of the kitchen & get into some St. Louis Spirit! Dine in or carry out ALL DAY at Olympians Restaurant on Tuesday & Wednesday, October 12 & 13! See flyer for details & be sure to present it when ordering to help raise funds for the PTO!
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Only 7 Days Until the Hawks 5K & Fun Run
with Post Race Pit Stop!
Saturday, October 16
Fun Run @ 8AM | 5K @ 8:30Am | Pit Stop @ 9AM-Noon
Help make the morning a success and get some volunteer hours! Sign up here to help with the Race and/or Pit Stop.
Register here until race day. The class with the most registrations wins a comfy clothes day!
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Halloween Tent-or-Treat, October 29, 4-6pm
Join us for a SPOOK-tacular Halloween Tent-or-Treat event on Friday, Oct. 29! Trick-or-treat safely between class-sponsored tents. SIGN UP for the 4pm or 5pm timed entry. Please note, this private event is for St. Louis School & Preschool families only. Costumes encouraged, however costumes with weapons or full facial masks/coverings will not be permitted. As this is an outdoor event, face masks (surgical style) are optional. No drop-off's; children must be accompanied by an adult.
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NEW DATE! 2022 Silent Auction
Please note: the 2022 Silent Auction will be held Saturday, May 21, 2022. Get ready to swing into 1960s Las Vegas at the 2022 St. Louis Catholic School PTO Silent Auction Casino Night! Tickets go on sale on Hawks Day, October 16, 2021, at $50 per person or $100 per couple. Tickets include heavy appetizers, soft drinks, beer, wine and charitable gaming chips. You can purchase tickets in person at the Hawks Day Pit Stop or online starting October 16 here.
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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:
Book Fair - Oct. 16 & 18-22
We are in search of volunteers to help make this year's Book Fair a success. Check the SIGNUP to see how and when you can help, or email jill.hixson@gmail.com.
Cafeteria Helpers - October, November
Parent volunteers are needed to assist with receiving, sorting and distributing Yay Lunches AND selling ice cream. This is a 2-hour a week commitment from 11:15am-1:15pm. VIRTUS required. Sign up HERE.
Recess Monitors - October
We are in need of recess monitors during outdoor recess in October. You MUST be VIRTUS TRAINED to sign up. It includes supervising all grades from K-8 between 11:30am and 1:40pm daily. Fill out and send in the interest form.
NON-VIRTUS:
Hawks 5K & Fun Run/Hawks Day Pit Stop - Oct. 16
Help make the morning a success and get some volunteer hours! Sign up here to help with the Race and/or Pit Stop.
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LEGO Club - Brick Donations Needed!
We need donations! If you have bricks to spare and share, please send them to school with your child or drop them off in the front office, attn: LEGO Club. Thank you!
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LAST CALL to Join Odyssey of the Mind Team!
We're forming teams at every grade level. Join your friends and make new ones as we head off on this creative, problem-solving adventure! Send your registration form (along with the $50 registration fee, check payable to St. Louis PTO) to Lauren McCarthy, c/o Brendan McCarthy 5-7.
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St. John Paul the Great H.S.
Upcoming Middle School Clinics & Workshops at John Paul!
Please join us at JP this fall for our elementary and middle school clinics and workshops!
- Oct. 16th: STEM Workshop (open to 7th-8th graders)
- Oct. 16th: Baseball Clinic (open to 6th-8th graders)
- Nov. 6th: Girls Basketball Clinic (open to 6th-8th graders)
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