Growing Saints
Family Newsletter * January 12, 2023
-Attributed to Archbishop Oscar Romeo
From the Principal's Office...
Happy Middle of January (Already)!
We are back in the groove and are rocking and rolling! Tomorrow is the end of the 2nd Marking Period/1st Semester! Wow! Half way through the year!
We are starting to get ready for Catholic Schools Week from January 28th to February 4th. Classrooms are working on ideas for our daily themes and sixth grade will get to make the final choice next week.
Our Kick-Off Mass will be on Saturday, January 28 at 6 pm at St. Therese. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend. We want to have as many students and families as possible. Please have your children wear their school uniforms. We will be reaching out for students to read and serve at the altar that evening.
The CSW Online Auction will start on Thursday, February 2nd, and run through Saturday, February 4. We have one more week to collect donations. Please see the list below for Classroom baskets, ideas for family baskets to donate, and assorted items needed to complete baskets. All donations are due Friday, January 20 so that we have time to photograph everything and get it listed online.
We are trying something new this year! We are going to wind up Catholic Schools Week with an event for adults only. There will be a trivia night in the school gym. Please see the attached flyer for all the details. You can pre-register online. If you plan on paying at the door, please know it is cash only that night. Link: https://sttheresecatholicschool-3.factsmgtadmin.com/form/LCAA4KL3f?authToken=__token__
Finally, we were getting a little concerned with our attendance counts this week. Please keep children home for 24 hours following a fever or vomiting. There are several bugs going around and we want to keep everyone healthy and in school! We still have Covid tests available in the office if you would like some for your family. Just let us know so we can get them to you directly.
St. Therese, Sts. Cyril and Methodius, pray for us!
Sheryl O'Connor
Virtue of the Week: January 16-22 Affability
Prayer: Jesus, King of my heart, You were kind to the little children who came to You. Be my strength as I try to be good to all those I meet today.
Listen to the Virtue Minute to learn more about the Virtue of Affability
Catholic Schools Week On-line Auction
Classroom Baskets:
P3: Day at the Beach
P4: Arts and Crafts
Kindergarten: Movie Night
First Grade: Puzzles and Games
Second and Third Grade: Cooking
Fifth and Sixth Grade: Sports
Ideas for Family Baskets:
Ice Cream Night
Italian Cooking Night
Game Night
Coffee and Tea Baskets
Backyard Chef
Family Camp Out
Adult Beverages
Star Gazing
Don't feel like creating a whole basket? We are in need of items to complete baskets!
Camping Equipment
Ski Gear (Goggles, gloves, etc.)
Gift Cards to Restaurants
Bottles of Wine
Candles
Baskets
Help Needed
- Walking Chaperone for Henika Library on Tuesday, January 24 from 9-10:30 am.
- Catholic Schools Week Breakfast-Contact the school office
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.
Key Cards for Sale
The new 2023 KeyCard coupon books are now available in the school office. The price is $30 and includes a coupon book and unlimited use card valid at hundreds of area merchants. Start saving today through December 31, 2023. Our profit is $15 per sale which goes to Home and School to pay for field trips and other school events.
If you would like to purchase a book (or more), please contact the school office.
Upcoming Events
January LCAB Meeting is being rescheduled. We will share as soon as we have a new date.
Friday, January 13
End of 2nd Marking Period
Wednesday, January 18
1/2 Day. 11:45 dismissal. NO 11:45 bus
Thursday, January 19
9:30 Mass
Friday, January 20
Uniform Holiday
Monday, January 23
No Hot Lunch or AM/PM Bus - WUS not in session
Tuesday, January 24
Henika Library
Walking Chaperone:
Saturday, January 28
Catholic Schools Week (CSW) Kick Off Mass, 6 pm, St. Therese
Monday, January 30-Friday, February 3
Catholic Schools Week
Thursday, February 2-Saturday, February 4
CSW Online Auction
Saturday, February 4
CSW Trivia Night Link to Register: https://sttheresecatholicschool-3.factsmgtadmin.com/form/LCAA4KL3f?authToken=__token__
St. Therese Catholic School
2023 Dress Day Schedule
February
10th: Spirit Shirt Day
14th: Uniform Holiday - Red/Pink/White Day
March
3rd: Spirit Shirt Day
17th: Uniform Holiday - Green Day
April
14th: Spirit Shirt Day
28th: Uniform Holiday
May
12: Spirit Shirt Day
19th: Uniform Holiday