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March 7, 2024
Dear St. Louis Parents,
Tonight is Science Fair for our 7th graders. We are excited to see the fruits of their hard work be judged and will be awarding ribbons at our next assembly. Tomorrow our teachers will be participating in professional training all day—instructional staff will be capitalizing on the earlier training with Kagan’s cooperative structures by adding some Brain Friendly strategies to their instructional tools. We are grateful for the opportunity to collaborate in collegial professional groups and to acquire new skills and knowledge that will benefit our students. As a reminder, there is no school for our students tomorrow to make this type of training possible.
This Sunday is our school family Mass at 8:45am followed by fellowship with pancakes sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Please join school administration, teachers, and staff members as we come together in faith. Every 2nd Sunday of the month is a school family Mass at Saint Louis Church, and we have truly enjoyed seeing many of our families connect with others in this special way.
Next week, Friday, March 15th is a tag day for students. Students may wear all the green (adhering to the comfy clothes guidelines in the handbook) they wish in a fun way to recognize St. Patrick. Please no pajamas!
Looking forward to seeing many of you Sunday at the 8:45am Mass!
Peace and blessings,
Anne Dyke
Principal
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Trimester 2 ends Friday, March 8th. The Power School portal will close to parents at the end of the day. | | | |
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Stations of the Cross - Fridays During Lent
A reminder that students will be attending Stations of the Cross Fridays, 2:30-3:00pm, during Lent. The front office staff will not interrupt Stations of the Cross to get students for early dismissal. If your child must leave early on a Friday afternoon, please plan to pick up before 2:30pm. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Milk Orders for Trimester 3 - due March 8
Milk orders and payment are now due for families who have opted to order on a trimester basis or who would like to place a new order for the 3rd trimester. Families who paid in full for the school year, do not need to complete this form.
Please place Trimester 3 Milk Orders no later than March 8.
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EDC Sign-up
The next EDC Sign Up (3/21-5/22/2024) will be available on Wednesday 3/13 at approximately 12:00 (Noon Time).
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Rachel Bailey - March 12
Calling ALL parents. Please plan to tune in Tuesday evening March 12th at 7pm via zoom for an engaging presentation with Rachel Bailey. If you haven’t been to one of her sessions in the past, you will not be disappointed. Parenting expert Rachel Bailey will be talking about “How to Raise Children With Healthy Self-Esteem in a High-Pressure Culture”. You WILL leave with tips and tricks to start using right away and there will be an opportunity for a Q and A toward the end.
The zoom link is HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85191727082?pwd=TmVyRk9SSFJxcTJqUDlmb1Jnb3Nydz09
Meeting ID: 851 9172 7082
Passcode: 965961
Any questions can be directed to Mrs. Jennifer Cotnoir at jcotnoir@stlouisschool.org.
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2024-25 Re-Registration Important Dates
March 13, 2024 - Financial aid applications due through FACTS. (Note, if you have a student enrolled in a diocesan high school, your financial aid deadline was January 5, 2024.)
April 1, 2024 - Last day for military families to notify the school of intent to stay or release spots being held. The non-refundable re-registration fee will be automatically posted to FACTS in April if we do not hear from you.
April 8, 2024 - Annual Parish Acknowledgement Form due from all current school families.
April 8, 2024 - Proof of Active Duty status due from military families wishing to be considered for a Catholic tuition rate.
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PAST DATES:
March 1, 2024 - Open spots released to new applicants.
February 16, 2024 - Re-registration fee automatically posted to FACTS. Families that do not have auto-pay enabled must click on "PAY" to complete the registration payment process.
February 1, 2024 - Re-enrollment Opt-out/Hold Form due from families who will not be returning for the 2024-25 school year, or active duty military families who may be awaiting orders.
February 1, 2024 - Last day to contact Mrs. Fiesel (pfiesel@stlouisschool.org) with special re-registration payment requests.
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Hawk Happenings: March 8-15, 2024 | |
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Friday, March 8
- No School - Professional Development
- Trimester 3 Milk Orders Due
- March Madness Final 4 Announced via Constant Contact
Sunday, March 10
- 2nd Sunday School Family Mass
Monday, March 11
- Lunch: Teriyaki Chicken
- Parent Rosary
- MS Mass
Tuesday, March 12
- Lunch: Hamburger
- Ice cream available
Wednesday, March 13
- Lunch: Chicken Fajitas
- K-5 Mass
- March Madness Final 4 Round Ends
- 2024-25 Financail Aid Application deadline
Thursday, March 14
- Lunch: Pancakes
- Ice cream available
- Trimester 2 ends
Friday, March 15
- Lunch: Pizza
- T2 Report Cards
- Stations of the Cross
- March Madness Championship Announced
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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 hot lunch HERE.
April lunch orders due by March 30th, 9pm.
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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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April Lunch Bunch & Enrichment
April Lunch Bunch registration ends on March 24th. Lunch Bunch is available ot all preschoolers. Sign up here.
"Sprouting Seeds" and "Once Upon a Musical Adventure" are the enrichment classes being offered in April. For class descriptions and registration, please click here.
"Under the Sea" Summer Enrichment Camp for Current Zebras & Pandas
Join us for a 4-day outdoor adventure as we get ready for summer, May 28-31! The theme this year for our Enrichment Camp is Under the Sea. Campers will explore ocean life through stories, crafts, STEM activities, music, and movement. Kid’s Nature Show will perform an interactive puppet show on ocean life, and we will conclude the week with a fun water day. A small snack will be provided each day. Each day campers should bring their own lunch to camp. For more infromation and to register, click here.
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Confession Swap - March 15, 7:45-8:15am
Drop off your kids, drop off your sins! St. Louis Parents, you are invited to join the monthly Confession swap for a supportive environment to receive the sacrament of Confession. Grow closer to Christ this Lent. Little ones welcome!
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March Spirit Dinner
Eat to Support St. Louis on St. Joseph’s Day!! Come check out Honeygrow on Tuesday, March 19th at 7698 Richmond Highway (by Moe’s in the Mt Vernon shopping center). Bring the flier or use code GIVE149 when ordering online, and 20% of proceeds will benefit the St. Louis PTO.Questions? kgodburn@gmail.com.
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Spring Used Uniform Sale
The Used Uniform Sale is coming up on March 23rd and 24th, just in time for spring uniforms! Please use the link in Connect 1 to sign up to volunteer your time. We need help setting up and during the sale on Saturday, March 23rd. On Sunday, March 24th we need help during the sale and with tear down. No Virtus training required!
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Spring Bake Sale
PTO Used Uniform/Spring Bake Sale is Coming! Join us Saturday, March 23rd & Sunday, March 24th. Volunteers and baked goods are needed. See below for the SignUpGenius for volunteer opportunities. Thank you! Annemarie & Monica
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Family Bingo Night - April 19
Save the date for the 2nd Annual Family Bingo Night on Friday, April 19th! Registration available HERE.
Email Allison Parmiter with any questions at allisimms@gmail.com
PLEASE NOTE: This private event is for St. Louis School & Preschool families only.
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Extracurricular Activities | |
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PSA Spring After School Sports
Soccer
Mondays, April 8 - May 20th
K-5th Grade Students, co-ed
Flag Football
Tuesdays, April 9 - May 21st
K-5th Grade Students, co-ed
For more information and to register, please visit www.ThePSASports.com
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Clay Art Enrichment Class - Grades 5-8
Miss Balough will be offering a 5-session class to introduce 5th-8th grade students to the ancient craft of working with clay. Under Miss Balough's instruction, students will experience hand-building techniques including pinch, coil, and slab. Wheel throwing is introduced with expectations for basic levels of achievement, including cylinder, bowl, and plate forms. Class will be held after school on Thursdays beginning March 14. Class size is limited to 10 students. For more information and to register, please click HERE.
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THIS SUNDAY! 2nd Sunday School Families Mass and Pancakes!
St. Louis School families are invited to worship together at this Sunday's 8:45am Mass at Saint Louis. Join together in fellowship afterward at the Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast in the cafeteria. See you there!
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Save the Date: Middle School BASH, Saturday, May 4
The Emmaus Club is sponsoring St. Louis School's participation in the Diocese of Arlington Middle School "BASH" being held at Bishop O'Connell High School on May 4th. All 6th through 8th grade students are eligible to attend. The cost per student is $25.00. You can access this promotional video from last year to get a sense of the exciting opportunity this will be for your student. For 8th graders, attendance at this event will count towards the 2 Holy Hour Requirement for Confirmation Preparation. We will also need chaperones for this event. If you are interested in this for your student feel free to reach out to Fr. Thompson at fr.thompson@saintlouisparish.org.
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Saint Louis Church Nursery Donations
Saint Louis is seeking donations of gently used, good condition toys, puzzles, matchbox cars, blocks, dolls for use in the nursery on Sundays. Please contact the rectory if you have items to donate.
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Saint Louis Parish CYO
Basketball - Last weekend for CYO basketball! Many of our teams will be participating in tournament finals. Let's all send out our support for a great end of the 2023/2024 season. Go Hawks!!!
Spring Track - Keep your eyes out for registration information coming in the next two weeks! Any questions, please email CYO at saintlouiscyo@gmail.com.
Volleyball! Registration NOW open on SportsPilot - but ONLY until March 7th - that's TONIGHT!! All 5th-8th grade girls welcome! Season will run March through May. Please see flier for details.
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MVCCT's Production of Beauty and the Beast
Looking for something fun to do on the weekend? Come see St. Louis students in a production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast! Shows are Mar 8-10 and 15-17 at Bryant High School. Go to mvcct.org for tickets and more information!
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Bishop Ireton Presents Into the Woods
Bishop Ireton High School's Theater Arts Department presents Into the Woods, March 15, 16, 22 and 23 at 7pm, and March 17 at 2pm, in Garwood Whaley Auditorium at Bishop Ireton High School. St. Louis alum are in the production cast, crew, and orchestra: Gabby Asesor, Mirabelle Brantley, Catherine Carow, Deacon Crenshaw, Maddie Cunningham, Mico De Angel, Ian Hixson, Bella Miller, TJ Mitchell, Julie Moore, Allie Swetz, and Rose Stack.
Tickets and further information available here.
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Knights of Columbus St. Patrick's Day Party - March 23
Join the Knights of Columbus for a night of Irish fun!
- Online Ticket Price: $20/person | $30/Couple | $10 for Teens (13-17) | Kids 12 & under FREE
- At Door Ticket Price: $30/person | $40/Couple | $20 for Teens (13-17) | Kids 12 and under $5
PLEASE NOTE: There will be very limited walk-up availability. Please register in advance to secure your spot! See flyer for details.
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