St. Louis Catholic School Newsletter |
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Dear St. Louis Families,
With great joy, we enter May, the month of our Blessed Mother Mary. Today, our 8th grade students participated in Mass this morning where we crowned Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth. May Crowning is a traditional Catholic devotion that honors Mary in her premier title, that of the mother of Jesus. Honoring her and adorning her with a crown of flowers is the manifestation of the fifth mystery of our rosary. It is with great excitement that our 8th graders shared in a little bit of the normalcy that comes not only with spring but also with their role as leaders of our school.
Our 2nd graders continued their preparation for First Communion. In just a little over a week, our they will receive Jesus for the first time in the Eucharist. Let us keep our 2nd grade students and their families in prayer as they prepare for this most holy sacrament.
Scantron standardized testing for grades 3 through 7 began this week and will continue over the next three weeks; and HMH Math and Reading testing for grades K through 2 is underway and will continue over the next two weeks. Results from all testing will go home with report cards at the end of the school year.
This Sunday is Mother’s Day, and whether your mother is with you here on Earth or guiding you from Heaven, she is a blessing and a love in your life. I wish all of our St. Louis mothers a beautiful weekend, and I ask the Blessed Mother to be with you as you are celebrated by your families.
Blessings to all of you,
Anne M. Dyke
Principal
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ATTENTION 8th GRADE PARENTS: Graduate Info Forms Due Today!
Eighth Grade families are reminded to submit their Graduate Information Forms no later than Friday, May 7th. Gown orders must be placed to insure delivery before June 9th. Thank you!
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The Annual Fund Participation Challenge Ends Sunday, May 9th! |
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Don't let the opportunity for a comfy clothes day and ice cream treat melt away! 7th Grade holds a strong lead, but there's still time for an upset! The challenge ends Sunday.
Everyone who participates will be entered into Tuesday's grand prize drawing for the Registration Fee for 1 student ($425 value).
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DATE CHANGE: Career Day - May 24th
Career Day for Grades 4-8 has been rescheduled for Monday, May 24th. If you are interested in sharing what you do for work…..if you’re passionate about your job…….if you like to talk with people, read on. We will be hosting a virtual career day. You can SIGN UP for a time slot between 9am and noon and give some information about yourself and what you do. All sessions will be via zoom. Thank you in advance for volunteering.
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Yearbook Orders
Yearbooks may be ordered online ($25) or by check ($28). To order a yearbook online, visit Pictavo Community at commpe.pictavo.com. Use Google Chrome for best results. Please see the attached ORDER FORM for more information.
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Hawk Happenings - Week of May 10, 2021 |
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Saturday, May 8
- Yay Lunch! order by midnight!
- Scout Mass, 8:45am, St. Louis Church
Sunday, May 9
- Annual Fund Challenge ends
Monday, May 10 - 1:00 DISMISSAL
Tuesday, May 11
Wednesday, May 12
- BLUE
- Spirit Dinner @ Panera, 4-8pm
Thursday, May 13
Friday, May 14
Saturday, May 15
- Yay Lunch! order by midnight!
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Rising 6th Graders: Virginia requires all rising 6th graders to get their first dose of the HPV vaccine by the start of the school year. Please review the letter from the state and Bishop Burbidge. If your child receives the HPV vaccine, please submit documentation to the Main Office by August 16th. You do not need to provide a religious waiver if your child is not getting the HPV vaccine.
COVID Vaccines
Are you considering the COVID vaccine for your 12-15 y/o? Do you hope to get your younger children vaccinated in the Fall? You must wait two weeks between the COVID vaccines and other vaccinations. Plan their doctor’s apt accordingly.Ex: If you want your middle schooler to get the vaccine as soon as it’s approved, schedule their well visit and school vaccines for later this Summer (Pro Tip: Call the pediatrician now to get on the Summer schedule!).
If you want your lower school student to get the vaccine if it’s approved this fall, consider scheduling their well-visits earlier in the Summer.
Health Forms are due by August 16th and can be submitted any time. Please talk to your pediatrician to determine if the COVID vaccine is right for your child.
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VOLUNTEER COORDINATORS
Jannette Wills
Juliette Theroux
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Recess Monitors
We are in need of recess monitors during outdoor recess. You MUST be VIRTUS TRAINED to sign up. It includes supervising all grades from K-8 between 11:15 am and 1:30 pm during outdoor recess.
You can sign up for one or multiple days during the week or month, based on your availability. This will allow our teachers a well-deserved break during the school day.
Field Day - June 3 & 4
Volunteers needed to assist with games and activities. You MUST be VIRTUS TRAINED to sign up. If interested, please fill out the attached FORM and return it to Mrs. Blaha. Questions? Please contact Mrs Blaha, [email protected].
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Spirit Dinner @ Panera - May 12 |
Treat the family to dinner from Panera at 6670 Richmond Highway (near Lowe's and Home Goods) on Wednesday, May 12 from 4-8 PM. Lots of delicious and healthy choices, including salads, soups, sandwiches, bowls, flatbread pizzas, and mac n' cheese as well as bakery items for breakfast the next day! Panera makes dinner easy with in-store dining, curbside or in-store pick-up as well as options to order family meals! Be sure to show the attached flyer or enter online & the PTO will receive 20% of the sales.
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It’s not too late to turn in those clipped Box Tops! If you have any of the traditional Box Tops that have not yet expired, you can send them in (attn: Simon Ridenour 6-106).
With the Box Tops for Education program going digital, don’t forget to download the app and help us earn money while you shop! Click here for a list of participating products.
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You can support our school by shopping online with AmazonSmile. The program allows shoppers to contribute to their favorite charitable organization. 0.5% of your eligible purchase will be donated to our school! It’s free to participate and you can use your existing Amazon account on AmazonSmile.
To shop with AmazonSmile, simply go to smile.amazon.com on your web browser or activate AmazonSmile in the Amazon Shopping app on your iOS or Android phone within the Settings or Programs & Features menu. When selecting the charitable organization, look up St. Louis Catholic School.
If you have questions about Box Tops For Education or AmazonSmile, please contact Shannon Ridenour ([email protected]).
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The PTO is excited to host a Boosterthon fun run for our Spring Fundraiser. Boosterthon specializes in integrating leadership, fitness and character while raising funds in a fun, school-wide event. Students will experience character presentations by the Boosterthon team and win prizes for their pledge progress. There will be plenty of incentives and challenge ideas for all classrooms and virtual students to take part in.
Family and friends from anywhere in the world can participate and support the St. Louis PTO by giving pledges toward the number of laps your child runs or walks during the fun run on the last day of the program.
COMING SOON! Every student can participate in the fun run in-person and virtually. Please keep a lookout for more information on how to sign up!
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Bishop Ireton Summer Camps |
Bishop Ireton High School will be hosting summer camps in the following areas: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Volleyball, Art, Computer, STEM and Theater. These half day camps are led by Bishop Ireton Coaches and Faculty. Camps are for students in rising 4th - 12th grades. Prices increase after May 1. Click HERE for camp descriptions, dates, costs and to register.
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Boyle School of Irish Dance Summer Camps |
Please see the attached flyer for information on summer camps offered by Boyle School of Irish Dance.
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