Growing Saints

Family Newsletter * October 6, 2022

"This is what we are about: we plant the seeds that one day will grow. We water seeds already planted, knowing that they hold future promise."

-Attributed to Archbishop Oscar Romeo

From the Principal's Office...

From the Principal's Office...

One of the beauties of fall is experiencing the fruits of our labors from spring. On Wednesday, October 12, our kindergarten through sixth graders will be going to the Community Garden to dig up the potatoes they planted last May. We planted 5 or 6 varieties so it will be fun to see what we harvest.


You can find the permission slips in Family Portal>>Web Forms.


In Web Forms, you will also find an opportunity to help us reflect on the beginning of the school year. Please take a moment to let us know what worked and what we can improve for next year. Thank you so much for your on-going support!


St. Therese and Sts. Cyril and Methodius, pray for us,


Sheryl O'Connor

From the Principal's Office...

Virtue of the Week October 10-16: Kindness

Definition: Expressing genuine concern about the well-being of others; anticipating their needs



Prayer: Dear Jesus, You are kindness in itself. I desire to show charity towards my neighbor through my thoughts, words, and actions. When others meet me, let them meet YOU in me!

Help Needed

The virtual auction during Catholic Schools Week is a big hit and raises money for our Home and School group. They support so many of the activities and extras through the year. In order to have donations for the auction, we need to start now. We have everything you need to get going, we just need someone to help us put it all together. If you are willing to help, let us know!


Volunteers Needed

  • LCAB Members
  • Catholic Schools Week Virtual Auction


All school volunteers are required to be Virtus trained (available online) and have a current criminal background check. You may complete the Virtus training at www.Virtus.org>>First Time Registrant.


Criminal background check (iChat) forms can be found here and may be turned in at the office.

Health Reminder

As we enter into cold and flu season, just a couple of reminders:


*If your child has a fever, they need to remain out of school until they are 24 hours fever free without the use of medication.

*We have Covid tests available at no charge for our families. You may get one (or more) in the office.

Upcoming Events

Friday, October 7

Our Lady of the Rosary


Monday, October 10

Reminder: Wayland does not have school. All students need to bring lunch from home. There will be no AM or PM bus service.


Tuesday, October 11

7 pm LCAB Meeting-all are welcome!


Wednesday, October 12

9:15-11:30 Community Garden to dig potatoes (Kindergarten-Sixth Grades)

Permission slip can be found in Family Portal>>Web Forms


Thursday, October 13

9:30 Communion Service with Deacon Jeff

Orchestra


Friday, October 14

No School

Teachers are in professional development all-day


Monday, October 17

Walk-a-thon Donations due to office


Wednesday, October 19

Half-Day 11:45 dismissal, no dismissal bus

School Improvement meeting for staff in the afternoon


Thursday, October 20

9:30 School Mass

Lunch Menu

You can check the Wayland Union Schools website for updates. Since we do not receive lunch from Wayland on Wednesdays, we will again be offering pizza lunch on Wednesdays. Forms are located in the family portal under web forms.


October 22 Lunch Menu

2022-23 Free and Reduced School Meals Application

St. Therese Catholic School

St. Therese Catholic School

St. Therese Catholic School

430 South Main Street, Wayland, MI, USA soconnor@sttccatholicschool.org (269) 792-2016 sttcatholicschool.org/

Frequently Used Links

2022-23 School Supply List

2022-23 Academic Calendar

School Dress Code

Whole School Prayers 2022-2023