Saint Ambrose News
May 1st , 2026
“For it is in giving that we receive.”
-Saint Francis of Assisi
Dear Saint Ambrose Parents,
Thank you to all who supported our fundraising efforts through the online auction, raffle and Trivia event. We are grateful!This time of year includes many important events and activities. First Eucharist, Confirmation, Graduations and much more! A few important events to note:
- Check out information below for Grandparent's Day on Friday, May 8-let us know who is coming and how your children are getting home
- Thursday, May 14-Band Concert at 7:00 in the school gym
- Saint Ambrose Golf Tournament on May 18, 2026 -Support our teachers!
As we prepare for the 2026-2027 school year, we have a few staffing changes to announce. Our talented "cog" in the wheel of Saint Ambrose, Janet Seidenkranz is retiring. Beloved by all, Janet will be missed!
Additionally, we thank Stephanie Schreier for her amazing work in kindergarten. Stephanie plans to spend more time on her vocation as mom.
We are grateful to the excellent work of Kat O'Neil, who has been a great asset in 3rd grade. Kat is looking outside of education for her next career move.
Finally, thank you to Mikki Becker, a wonderful math teacher. Mikki plans to pursue a PhD at Mizzou. We will look for her publications in the future.
We will keep you updated as we hire candidates for these positions. If you know someone who would be great, connect them to the postings at: https://careers.archspm.org/
Bus Transportation
South Washington County Schools (SoWashCo) will use an opt-in transportation system for the 2026-27 school year to help ensure the most efficient routing for students eligible to ride a school bus. The form can be found here. Every family must complete the opt-in form by Friday, May 15, 2026.
Missing items? Please check our lost and found! There is a lot of winter gear, we will donate all remaining winter items May 7th.
Wonderfully Made Family Movie Night
May 8; 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
Individuals with special needs, along with family friends, are invited to enjoy The Prince of Egypt. All are welcome. RSVP& Learn More
Yearbooks
If you forgot to order a yearbook online, there’s still time! Please send $20 (cash or check payable to Saint Ambrose School) in a clearly labeled envelope with your child’s name and teacher. Be sure to note that the payment is for a yearbook. Yearbooks will be distributed during the last week of school.
Spirit wear orders will be open from the 1st to the 7th of each month, with delivery approximately two weeks after the window closes.The current order window will remain open until 5/7/26. Items will be delivered to the school 2-3 weeks after the store closes. You can place your orders here: https://saintambrosemay2026.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
Joseph, by the work of your hands
and the sweat of your brow,
you supported Jesus and Mary,
and had the Son of God as your fellow worker.
Teach me to work as you did,
with patience and perseverance, for God and
for those whom God has given me to support.
Teach me to see in my fellow workers
the Christ who desires to be in them,
that I may always be charitable and forbearing
towards all.
Grant me to look upon work
with the eyes of faith,
so that I shall recognize in it
my share in God’s own creative activity
and in Christ’s work of our redemption,
and so take pride in it.
When it is pleasant and productive,
remind me to give thanks to God for it.
And when it is burdensome,
teach me to offer it to God,
in reparation for my sins
and the sins of the world.
Amen.
(Note: This prayer was taken from the booklet “Devotions to Saint Joseph” by Brian Moore, S.J., printed and published by the Society of St. Paul.)
Have a great weekend!
Betsy Hand
Principal
Please fill out this google form by May 1st and indicate the names of the grandparents or special friends who will be visiting your child on May 8th at school, as well as some other information that will help us plan for the event.
Parent Input Form
Parent Input Form
As part of our class placement process, we invite parents to share any information they believe would support us in making thoughtful and informed placement decisions for their child.
Class placements are determined using a variety of factors, including educational data, input from licensed staff, the creation of balanced classroom rosters, and our professional judgment as we strive to find the best overall fit for each student. This process is not designed for requesting specific teachers or for placing particular students together.
Even if you have already shared some of this information with a staff member, completing this form ensures we have everything in one place as we move forward.
Timeline for placement:
Deadline for Parent Input Form- June 3rd, 2026
Admin will work on class assignments- June -August 2026
Class lists posted Back to School Day 2026
Limited Spots Remaining in Select Classes!
2026 Saint Ambrose Summer Enrichment Program Grades K-7
Saint Ambrose offers an engaging summer program for students entering kindergarten through grade seven. With a diverse selection of hands-on classes, children can explore STEM, science, reading, cooking, art, LEGO, computer games, and more. There's something for every interest, making summer both fun and enriching!
View the Catalog with 30 class options and registration information here!
Upcoming Dates to Add to Your Calendar
Save the Date:
May 8 - Grandparents/Special Friend Day
May 14 - Spring Band Concert - 7PM
May 21 - 8th Grade Graduation
May 25 - No School - Memorial Day
May 29 - Last Day of School
Saint Ambrose Way and Faith Virtue
St. Ambrose School continues its focus on Faithfulness. During the month of May, we will take a closer look at unity. We define unity by recognizing that we are all equal and connected. We care for everyone in our school, and we each have the responsibility to help others and develop their faith and virtue.
One way students and teachers are bringing the virtue of unity to life is by focusing on perseverance. Students can persevere by challenging themselves to choose what is right in heart, body and mind. In addition, perseverance can be practiced by displaying resilience when things don’t go as planned. When students choose to keep trying when things are hard, they serve as role models to others and themselves.
Unity is not only a virtue, but it also creates an environment of belonging that is experienced by all who enter our community. As stated in our daily faithfulness prayer each morning, “... faithfulness brings us together on the path to Heaven.” How we show up for each other, persevere when life gets hard, and make good choices for our hearts, minds, and bodies display the ways we can practice the virtue of unity.
Calling to mind and taking action to live our lives focusing on unity blesses us with the opportunity to not only bring our school together, but to also take this virtue with us as we go out and live with patience and kindness as we seek understanding for those who differ from us.
A few ways we can practice unity and perseverance:
Be the best you can be
Look for creative solutions for difficult problems
Be aware of others and their needs
Pray for each other
Practice positivity
Look for and celebrate the good in others
Do a little better each day
Perform acts of kindness
Saints we pray with this month:
St. Damien of Molokai - May 10
Our Lady of Fatima - May 13
St. Joan of Arc - May 30
Selected Reading: You Are Mine by Max Lucado
Other Information
Extended Day 2025-2026 School Year: If you are interested in the Extended Day Program and have not already signed up, please complete this form.
Sycamore will be accessible to families on August 19, 2025.
Sycamore Communication Portal/App - click below to go to Sycamore Website
https://app.sycamoreschool.com/index.php
Please login to Sycamore to access the school calendar, lunch menu, and schedules/grades (JH only)
Safety and Security
To continue fostering transparency and shared understanding, we’ve compiled Safety and Security Frequently Asked Questions. to address common inquiries and provide clarity on the ongoing safety and security efforts within our Saint Ambrose Catholic Community.
Thank you to all who attended our Safety Through Connection presentation on Monday night. Check out slides and handouts here: https://saintambrosecatholic.org/safety-through-connection/
Before School Activities
To ensure a safe and organized start to the day, we will now have a staff member stationed at the main school entrance from 7:45–8:30 a.m. to supervise student drop-off and help direct students to their appropriate locations for before school activities. This added supervision will help ensure that all students arrive safely and transition smoothly to their activities. All students arriving before school for any activities should enter through the main school doors. This is a change from some previous procedures for certain activities, and we appreciate your attention to this update. Thank you for your partnership in helping us maintain a safe and orderly environment for all of our students. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
If you have any questions, concerns or feedback, we are open to hearing directly from you via email or phone call. Or, complete this form.
