Tiger News

St. Teresa Parish invites you to watch the Ordination & Installation Mass of Bishop-Elect Godfrey Mullen as he becomes the new Bishop of the Diocese of Belleville.

We encourage all parishioners and friends to join this joyful occasion through the live stream.

Date: Friday, May 1

Time: 1:30 PM

Watch Live on YouTube:

https://youtube.com/live/qhYqhx-rrlI?feature=share

Watch Live on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/share/1HdQNpinUB/

Let us come together in prayer and thanksgiving as we welcome Bishop-Elect Godfrey and ask God to bless his ministry as shepherd of our diocese.

Dear St. Teresa Families!

Today is Field Day, and we know everyone is excited for a fun day! Just a reminder that school will be dismissed at 11:30 AM. There will be no lunch and no extended care.

Today is also a very special and highly anticipated day for our Diocese as we celebrate the Ordination of Bishop-Elect Godfrey as the 10th Bishop of the Diocese of Belleville. It is an exciting and joyful moment for our entire diocesan community.

This weekend is the Diocesan Track Meet—we wish all of our athletes the very best of luck as they compete. Go Tigers! 🖤💛

Join us on Sunday for our End of School Bash in the school parking lot from 12:00–3:00 PM! There will be food trucks, drink trucks, and plenty of fun as we celebrate the end of a great year together.

Looking ahead:

• 📚 BOGO Book Fair: May 5–7
• 🌸 May Crowning: May 6 at the 8:30 AM Mass (featuring our 8th graders)

It’s a busy and exciting time at St. Teresa—thank you for being part of such a wonderful community!

📅 Last Days of School

• 8th Grade: Thursday, May 14 – 11:30 AM Dismissal
• Pre-K: Thursday, May 21
• Kindergarten–7th Grade: Friday, May 22 – 11:30 AM Dismissal

💳 Account Reminders

Please ensure all family accounts are up to date, including:

• Tuition
• Lunch
• Sports Fees
• Extended Care
• Any other outstanding balances

Accounts must be current for students to participate in Field Day.

All accounts must be paid in full for students to receive their final report card and/or diploma.

Please check FACTS regularly for the most up-to-date information regarding balances and items due.

As always, we thank you for sharing your student with us. We appreciate your trust, support, and partnership. TIGERS LEAD THE WAY!

Sincerely,

Nicole Green

Principal

Dear St. Teresa Families,

St. Teresa Catholic School’s administration and staff are already looking ahead and making plans for next school year. In preparation for the start of the 2026-2027 school year, please take time now to complete your students' reenrollment.

To complete our online reenrollment process, you will access our Family Portal through your existing login. If you do not have a login, please follow the Instructions for Creating a Family Portal Login listed below.

To access Family Portal:

• Please go to FACTS Family Portal
• Type in your username and password. If you have forgotten your username or password, please click on the link provided
• Go to left-side Navigation Menu
• Click on Apply/Enroll
• Click on Enrollment/Reenrollment

Our Enrollment system will open with a link to the enrollment packet for your student(s). The process should take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Your information will be saved if you need to quit and come back later. If you have any questions, please contact our office.

Sincerely,

St. Teresa Catholic School
618-235-406

Instructions for Creating a Family Portal Login

• Please go to FACTS Family Portal
• Select Create New Family Portal Account
• Enter your email address as provided in your application to the school.
• Click Create Account
• You will receive an email from FACTS Customer Support containing a link that will allow you to create your username and password. For security purposes this link will remain active for 6 hours.
• Log into Family Portal as instructed above.

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

May

1st ~11:30 Dismissal No Lunch No Extended Care

1st ~ Field Day

6th ~ May Crowning at Mass

5th - 7th ~ Book Fair

10th ~ Mother's Day

11th ~ Fr. Joseph's Birthday

12th ~ Sports Banquet

14th ~ 8th Grade last day early dismissal 11:30 am

14th ~8th Grade Banquet

15th ~ 8th Grade Graduation

21st ~ PreK Graduation

22nd ~ Last Day of School 11:30 am Dismissal No Extended Care/No Lunch

A huge thank you to our Girl Scout Troop 248, for their incredible work at St. Teresa Catholic School!

Our scouts recently created a beautiful Monarch Waystation on campus and officially got it certified to help conserve and protect monarch butterfly habitats. Their dedication to service, stewardship, and caring for God’s creation is making a lasting impact on our school community.

Because of their hard work, St. Teresa Catholic School is becoming a place where monarch butterflies can rest, feed, and thrive during their migration journey.

We are so proud of these young leaders for using their talents to make the world a better place—one butterfly at a time!

Mark your calendars! Dates to remember....

• Meetings will be every other Thursday at 7:15 in Ms. O’Dell’s classroom. (This is subject to change)

Below you will find the 2026 STUCO meeting dates:

• 5/7

Big meet dates:

Diocesan May 2nd @ Althoff HS

SIJHSAA State Meet May 9th

Double Your Impact!

All donations made this year to the St. Teresa’s Endowment Fund will be matched dollar for dollar by a generous donor. That means your gift goes twice as far in supporting our students, teachers, and programs.

Give generously. Give graciously. Help us reach our goal of $25,000!

Together, we can make a lasting difference.

We’d love your help during lunch and recess!

Volunteers make a big difference in our day, and we’re so grateful for your time and support. Just a friendly reminder — all volunteers must be up to date with child protection requirements.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Jackie Tewell at jackie.tewell@stteresatigers.org.

Extra hands are especially appreciated on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

Thank you for being such an important part of our school community!

May Lunch Recess Sign Up Link

We truly appreciate everyone’s willingness to help!

Just a quick reminder — only parents who have signed up using the Signup Genius link above will be able to assist in the cafeteria.

Thanks so much for understanding and for your continued support!

We have great news! Rapid Expressions has launched an online perpetual order form, allowing families to order shirts anytime throughout the year—whether it’s one, two, or twenty!

No more waiting until May to get your Faith Family Shirt.

These shirts are optional for Field Day and also qualify as Spirit wear for Fridays!

https://www.rapidexpressions.com/stteresa_faith_family/shop/home

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

PTO End of Year Event:

Sunday, May 3 - Noon - 3:00pm in the St. Teresa School Parking Lot

Bring your family for fun, food, and friendship before the school year ends! The Casa Maria food truck and First & Last Pours soda truck will be available for purchases! Event is free to all St. Teresa Families!

The final PTO Meeting this year:

Monday, May 11 - 6:30pm in the St. Teresa Cafeteria.

Join us for our final meeting this year to elect new officers, approve next year's budget, make by-law updates, and more! We hope to see you there!

Contact us:

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

Email: PTO@StTeresaTigers.org

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

Everyone is welcome!

*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

• Crusader Shadow Visit :https://www.althoffcatholic.org/admissions/visit.cfm
• Application for Admission: https://www.althoffcatholic.org/admissions/apply.cfm

Althoff Catholic Summer Camps

Althoff offers a variety of athletic and enrichment summer camps that provide students with opportunities to build skills, make new friends, and experience the Althoff campus community. For more information and camp registration details, please visit:

https://www.althoffcatholic.org/about/summercamps.cfm

7th Grade Practice Placement Test

Current 7th-grade students are also invited to participate in Althoff’s Practice Placement Test. This is a helpful opportunity for students to become familiar with the high school placement testing process as they prepare for 8th grade. Additional information and registration details can be found here:

https://www.althoffcatholic.org/admissions/visit.cfm

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

Name: Catholic Diocese of Belleville

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In addition to the green brochures that were sent home, check out this informational video . Any guardians looking for more information check out Camp Ondessonk's website ondessonk.com or call the camp office at 618-695-2489. The answers to most questions can be found on the Parent Resources page. Families in need of financial assistance to attend camp this summer can learn more on the Scholarships page.

Thank you for your continued support of Camp Ondessonk and our mission to provide exceptional outdoor and spiritual adventures empowering kids of all ages. We hope to see you soon!