Tiger News

Dear Tiger Families,

It is hard to believe that the school year is coming to a close! Our 8th graders have only 20 days remaining, while the rest of our students have 27 days left. As we approach the end of the school year, please note that all tuition, extended care, lunch, and book fees must be paid in full. Your prompt attention to these balances helps us finish the year strong.

Important Dates:

• Last Day for PreSchool/PreK: May 22nd

• Last Day for K–7th Grade: May 23rd

• Last Day for 8th Grade: May 14th

Upcoming Events:

• 8th Grade Living Stations:
  Today, our 8th grade students are excited to host the annual Living Stations event at St. Teresa Church at 1:30 PM. This interactive experience is one of our favorite traditions and a highlight for the entire student body.

• STUCO Spring Dance:
  Attention all 5th–8th graders! Join us tonight in the gym from 6:00 to 8:00 PM for the STUCO Spring Formal. We hope to see many of you there for an evening of fun and celebration.

A Special Thank You:
We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended last night’s Spring Concert for our Preschool–4th grade students. Under the excellent leadership of Mrs. Myers, our young performers did a wonderful job. We truly appreciate everything Mrs. Myers does to make our music program such a success.

Thank you for your continued support as we finish the year together!

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

TIGERS TOGETHER FOR ADAM!

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

April

11th ~ Living Stations 1:30 pm

15th ~ Chrism Mass (Cathedral) 11:30am

17th - 21st ~ Easter Break

27th ~ Confirmation 11am

May

1st ~ 8th Grade Library Books Need To Be Turned In

2nd ~ Early Dismissal NO LUNCH/NO EXTENDED CARE

4th ~ 1st Communion

5th ~ 1st Communion Breakfast

6th - 8th ~ Book Fair BOGO

7th ~ May Crowning

8th - 9th ~ 8th Grade Ondessonk

8th - All Library Books Need to be Turned in

12th ~ Sports Banquet

14th ~ 8th Grade Last Day (FULL DAY)

15th ~ 8th Grade Banquet

16th ~ 8th Grade Graduation 6pm St. Teresa Church

18th ~ Children's Mass 11am

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4EA5A622A0FF2-50197680-may18th?useFullSite=true#/

22nd ~ PreK Graduation

23rd ~ Last Day of School 11:30 am Dismissal

26th ~ Memorial Day Office Closed

Meeting Information:

Place: Mrs. Neville's room

Time: 3:00-3:30

Pickup: Back PC parking lot

JSVDP Dates for 2024-2025

Date & Grades

May 13 5th & 7th

Hope to see you there!

Mrs. Neville and Mrs. Duncan

Meeting Information:

Place: Ms. O'Dell Room

Time: 7:15 am

Tentative Meeting Dates:

• May 1st

Field Day is fast approaching! If you would like to volunteer to help out on May 2nd 7:30AM-11:30AM, please click the link provided. Field Day would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of our volunteers. Thank you so much!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0449ACA92BA2F49-55577678-field#/

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

Come join us at Joe’s Pizza & Pasta in Fairview Heights for a fundraiser to support St. Teresa Catholic School PTO! The fundraiser will run Tuesday, April 15th, Wednesday, April 16th and Thursday, April 17th during their business hours from 11am - 9pm. Dine-in or call in your order for delivery, curbside or carry-out and tell them you support St. Teresa Catholic School and they will donate a portion of proceeds to our PTO! Full menu along with daily specials! Don’t forget to stock your freezer with Joe’s frozen pizzas! Pre-orders are available! Thanks for supporting St. Teresa Catholic School PTO!

Please join us for an End of School Bash at the Soulcial Kitchen! Friday, May 2nd from 6-9PM. There will be food trucks, live music and face painting! The Soulcial Kitchen, Marco’s Express, Takozz and Big Boyz food trucks will all be participating and donating a portion of all proceeds to St. Teresa PTO! All St. Teresa students and families are welcome! We can’t wait to see you there to celebrate the end of the school year!

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

Volunteers especially needed Monday, Thursday, and Friday's! THANK YOU!

April Lunch/Recess Signup

May Lunch/Recess Signup

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.

Are you in a group that is part of St. Teresa School and need something posted on Social Media or are you a parent who took pictures on a field trip or game and would like to share them. Please send all inquiries to our public relation team at social.media@stteresatigers.org.

We love to show all the great things St. Teresa Tigers do at school and in the community!

After all, TIGERS LEAD THE WAY!

We also have openings for Bingo nights in May, June, and July.

The funds raised during these events help cover expenses such as referees, coaches, and entry fees for STAA sporting events. Please consider signing up to assist and support our community.

Thank you for supporting the STAA – St. Teresa Athletic Association!

STAA Bingo NIghts:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BADA62BA7FFC52-51110352-staa#/

ARRIVAL:

Doors will open at 7:30am in the front of school.

There will be no before school extended care for the 2024-2025 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

Due 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 fees are $13 per day, per child from 3:10pm - 5:30 pm

https://www.stteresatigers.org/uploads/4/1/1/3/41133391/2024-2025_extended_care_handbook.pdf

LUNCH:

School lunches cost $3.80 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 may be paid for through the prepay option of each students FACTS account or by cash/check in the St. Teresa School Office.

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:

Students are allowed to have water/water bottles for daily use. Water bottles must be translucent in color. Water bottles should contain water only and should be stored in the student’s locker or in a place at the teachers discretion throughout the day.

Dress Code:

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/Parent Handbook on non-uniform days.

https://www.stteresatigers.org/uploads/4/1/1/3/41133391/2024-2025_student_parent_handbook.pdf

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

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 and sign ups are below. March 23rd, May 18th

May 18th

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/5080E4EA5A622A0FF2-50197680-may18th

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

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

Summer Camp Info & Sign up Page: https://www.althoffcatholic.org/about/summercamps.cfm

Name: Catholic Diocese of Belleville

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