Next week 2nd grade to 8th grade will be taking the IOWA Assessments.

Let's work together to make your child's experience a positive and successful one!

Here are some suggestions you can do to help everyday:

~ Attendance on TEST DAYS are important!

~ Ensure your child arrives at school on time.

~Have your child eat a healthy breakfast at home before coming to school.

~ Ensure your child gets a good night's sleep.

~ Wake up in plenty of time so your child doesn't feel rushed.

~ Gently encourage your child to do their best!

~ Make up tests are difficult to schedule and often do not provide students with an optimal testing environment.

We have been working hard at school and can't wait to see how much your students have grown!

As always, we thank you for sharing your student with us. We appreciate your trust, support, and partnership.

Sincerely,

Nicole Green

Principal

Want to stay up-to-date on what is happening at St. Teresa but not sure how.
Check out the St. Teresa School Parent Calendar. Click on the link below to check it out!

St. Teresa Catholic School Google Calendar

September

September 18th - 24th ~ Annual Fund

September 25th - October 3rd ~ IOWA TESTING

September 27th ~ 7:30 am See You At The Pole

Upcoming

October 4th ~ Pet Blessing @ St. Teresa Church 3:30

October 6th ~ Early Dismissal Day 11:30am

October 9th ~ No School ; Columbus Day

October 10th - 11th ~ SVDP Friends of the Poor Walk

October 12th ~ Parent Permission Slip Due for Safe and Sacred

October 13th ~ No School Diocese Convocation

October 16th ~ Picture Retake

October 20th ~ End of the 1st Quarter

October 23rd - 27th ~ Red Ribbon Week

October 26th ~ Pumpkin Patch / Parent Teacher Meetings 4 - 8 pm

October 27th ~ No School Parent Teacher Meetings 8 am - 12 pm

October 28th ~ Beginner Speech Meet

October 31st ~ Parade Begins 1:45 pm / Halloween Parties 2pm

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Meeting Dates and Grade Levels attending:

Sept. 26th 6th/8th

Oct. 24th 5th/7th

Nov. 14th 6th/8th

Dec. 12th 5th/7th

Jan. 23rd 6th/8th

Feb. 27th 5th/7th

March 26th 6th/8th

April 23rd 5th/7th

May TBD

Please pick up in the Parish Center Parking Lot by the doors labeled PSR.

All volunteers must complete the forms and training listed below by October 2nd in order to be allowed to volunteer in classrooms, class parties, field trips, etc. for the 2023-2024 School Year!

Complete the proper forms and Child Protection Training. These forms and training are as follows:

• Application for volunteer service

• Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System (CANTS) form

• Initial Child Protection Training or Refresher

• Background check for those who have resided in Illinois less than 5 years.

cants_authorization_for_background_check.pdf

application_for_volunteer_service.pdf

Thank you so much to all who have already sent in Walk t-shirt order forms, good deed reports, and donations! The St. Vincent DePaul Society is very appreciative of your generosity. Although forms for t-shirts were due today, orders will be accepted NO LATER than Monday, September 25. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Duncan at barbie.duncan@stteresatigers.org

Thank you so much,

The JSVDP, Mrs. Neville and Mrs. Duncan

Lunch / Recess Volunteers Needed – Must be current on ALL child protection requirements. If any questions, please contact Jackie Tewell at jackie.tewell@stteresatigers.org.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DAAA82BA1FFC34-lunch1

We thank everyone for the their willingness to help! Please note, that only parents who have signed up on the Signup Genius attached above will be permitted to help out in the cafeteria.

ARRIVAL:

Doors will open at 7:30am in the front. There will be no before school extended care for the 2023-2024 school year. Please plan accordingly.

DISMISSAL:

Dismissal Times:
PreK 3 & 4 - 2:50 pm

Kindergarten - 3rd Grade - 2:55 pm

4th - 8th Grade - 3:00 pm

Do to safety reasons, all parents/guardians who are picking up students PreK - 3rd grade must walk up to get their student. We thank you for your understanding and support.

Students who are not picked up by 3:10 pm will be walked down to Extended Care. Extended Care costs $10 per day, per child from 3:10pm - 5:30 pm

Extended Care Handbook 2023-2024

LUNCH:

School lunches will cost $3.50 per lunch with milk costing $0.75.

Students from Kindergarten to 8th grade will have four lunch choices; two rotating choices, a salad, or a sandwich.

PreK will have three lunch choices; two rotating choices, or a sandwich.

Lunches must be paid for through the prepay option of each students FACTS account. Parents/Guardians can deposit money for meals into their FACTS Management Account

CHROMEBOOKS: 5th - 8th Grade

Please ensure your student is bringing their Chromebook back to school each day charged. Chromebooks that are not charged will be treated as the student is not prepared for class.

Water Bottles: Only clear water bottles with sealed lids will be allowed in classrooms. Water bottles should only contain water. St. Teresa School has refilling stations throughout the school for students to refill their water bottles if needed. (per page 44 Student Handbook)

Students are allowed to wear ANY COLOR spirit wear on Fridays. All spirit wear must be in good taste and say St. Teresa School on it.

NON-UNIFORM DAYS

Ensure you are follow the Student Handbook on non-uniform days.

St. Teresa Student Handbook 2023-2024

A special Mass will be held on OCTOBER 1st.

Once a month at 11am Mass at St. Teresa Church, we have our "Children and Youth Mass" where our children/youth serve in the different ministries during Mass (altar server, greeter, usher, readers, gift bearers, choir). Please mark your calendars as the dates for the next Children and Youth Masses are as follows: September 24th, November 5th, December 3rd.

Our next Children and Youth Mass is Sunday, September 24th at 11am Mass at St. Teresa. Altar servers must be trained in advance in order to serve at Mass. Any questions, please contact coordinator Jen Broida at stluketeresavolunteers@gmail.com

Children interested in choir (grades 4th and up) r please signup using the link. Thank you!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4EA5A622A0FF2-september#/

We are currently looking for two older high school or college-age students to lead the 2024 retreat, as well as two older teens to lead our Guardian team. We are also looking for Disciples (Typically Juniors or Seniors) and Guardians (Typically Freshmen or Sophomores). If you are interested in being on the team, please signup at the link below. We have converted to an online application process. This application has been on the social media websites that the students use for Luke 18 for a while. We are extending the acceptance of the applications to those interested, please sign up by 9/20. If you have any questions, please feel free to email bellevilleluke18@gmail.com.

https://form.jotform.com/elombar/luke-18-2024---team_application

Luker (6-8 grade) applications will be forthcoming. This application is to get the retreat team in place.

Thanks

Beth Schindelar

Randy Riesenberger

Luke 18 2024 Adult Leaders

What Is PTO_2023-2024

“Important Upcoming Dates:”

Contact us:

PTO Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StTeresaPTO

Email: PTO@StTeresaTigers.org

BoxTops for Education – Did you know our school has earned over $23,000 from BoxTops?!?!

Whether you're ordering groceries for delivery or pickup–or if you requested an email receipt at checkout–you can still submit any digital receipt containing participating products and earn Box Tops for your school.

https://youtu.be/ZfUGb_3JzZg

St. Teresa PTO meets the SECOND Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm in the Parish Center. Everyone is welcome!

PTO meeting dates 2023-2024:

Tuesday, October 10th at 6:30pm – St. Teresa Parish Center

Tuesday, November 14th at 6:30pm – St. Teresa Parish Center

Tuesday, January 9th at 6:30pm – St. Teresa Parish Center

Tuesday, February 13th at 6:30pm – St. Teresa Parish Center

Tuesday, March 12th at 6:30pm – St. Teresa Parish Center

Tuesday, April 9th at 6:30pm – St. Teresa Parish Center

Tuesday, May 14th at 6:30pm – St. Teresa Parish Center

TBD – Summer Planning Meeting – Location is TBD

Contact us:

PTO Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StTeresaPTO

Email: PTO@StTeresaTigers.org

JOIN US October 4th!

*We meet the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm in the St. Teresa Parish Center. All ladies of St. Teresa School/Church are welcome to attend!

Visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/stteresaperpetualhelp

Child Care is available.

Important Dates & Upcoming Events

• 7th & 8th graders- Schedule a Crusader for a Day Shadow visit. Call us at (618) 235 1100 ext. 115
• 7th & 8th graders – Reserve your spot online at althoffcatholic.org for the Fall Open House on October 15th. RSVP at https://www.althoffcatholic.org/admissions/visit.cfm
• 8th graders – Placement Test, December 3
• Althoff Winter Dance Camp & Parade - starting November 4th. Sign up at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/althoff-winter-dance-camp-parade-tickets-706916866377?aff=oddtdtcreator
• Mark your calendars! 3/21 Spring Musical Matinee for Grade Schools - We hope you'll be able to join us again this year for the performance.

Upcoming events, more information at https://www.althoffcatholic.org/admissions/visit.cfm

Know of a St. Teresa Alumni to Spotlight email nicole.green@stteresatigers.org