Tiger News

Dear St. Teresa Families!

The countdown is officially on! We have a busy and exciting week ahead as we prepare to welcome our Tigers back to school. Here are a few important reminders as we get closer to the first day!

🧹 Tomorrow — Saturday, August 8 | Spruce Up the School | 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Come help us get St. Teresa ready for our Tigers! Whether you can stay for an hour or the entire time, we would love to have your help.

🤝 Tuesday, August 11 | PTO Volunteer Meeting | 6:30 p.m.
Want to get involved at St. Teresa this year? Whether you already know you would like to volunteer or you simply want to learn more about the opportunities available, please join us in the Parish Center at 6:30 p.m. There are lots of ways to share your time and talents!

🙏 Thursday, August 13 | Pray for the School | 1:00 p.m.
Come pray with us as we pray over our students, teachers, staff, families, and school for a safe, joyful, and faith-filled year. Meet us in the School Office Lobby at 1:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome!

🖍️ Friday, August 14 | PreK & Kindergarten Preview Day | 8:00–10:00 a.m.
Our youngest Tigers will have their special Preview Day! PreK and Kindergarten parents should have received a separate email outlining the schedule and details for the day.

🎒 Sunday, August 16 | Backpack Blessing | 11:00 a.m. Mass
Bring your backpacks to St. Teresa Church as we ask God to bless our students, teachers, and school community before the new school year begins.

📚 5th Grade Parent Curriculum Preview | 1:00–2:00 p.m.
Parents of incoming fifth graders are invited to meet the teachers, learn more about the curriculum and expectations, and get a glimpse into the transition to middle school.

🐯 Back-to-School Open House | 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Come meet your teachers, visit classrooms, drop off school supplies, sign up for clubs and activities, and reconnect with your St. Teresa family!

🎉 Monday, August 17 | FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!
Doors open at 7:30 a.m., and school begins at 8:00 a.m. Dismissal will be at 11:30 a.m. Please remember there will be no lunch or Extended Care on the first day.

🎡 Parish Picnic — Volunteers Still Needed!
Our St. Teresa Parish Picnic is coming up on Saturday, August 29, and volunteers are still needed! If you are able to lend a hand, please consider signing up. Our parish events are only possible because of the wonderful people who give their time to make them happen.

Sign Up to Volunteer at the Parish Picnic

Whew—it is going to be a busy week! 😊 We are so excited to have everyone back and cannot wait to see our hallways filled with Tigers again.

Enjoy these last few days of summer, and we will see you very soon!

God Bless,

Sincerely,

Nicole Green

Principal

Be sure to check out our website! It's your one-stop resource for many of the answers you're looking for.

🌐 Important Forms & Resources:
https://www.stteresatigers.org/important-forms.html

There you'll find:

• 📅 School Calendar
• 👕 Uniform Information
• ✏️ School Supply Lists
• 📄 Important Forms
• 📚 Student & Parent Resources
• 🚌 And so much more!

Be sure to bookmark the page—it will be updated throughout the school year with important information and resources for our St. Teresa families.

The PTO is excited to begin planning for another great school year! Please take a few moments to complete the Tiger Call Google Form for the 2026-2027 school year. This form helps us stay connected throughout the year.

Your involvement makes a difference and helps strengthen our St. Teresa community.

Please complete the form by October 2nd. Thank you for your continued support of our students, staff, and school!

Tiger Call Google Form: https://forms.gle/UD28ZSPh6ybxdHM7A

"Many hands make light work, and together we make St. Teresa stronger!"

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

August

8th ~ Spruce Up the School 8am - 1pm

13th ~ Pray for the School 1pm Meet in office Lobby

14th ~ PreSchool - Kindergarten Introduction Day 8am - 10am

16th ~ Backpack Blessing 11am

16th ~ 5th Grade Parent Curriculum Event 1pm - 2pm

16th ~ Open House 2pm - 4pm

17th ~ 1st Day of School 11:30 Dismissal (No lunch/No extended care)

28th ~ No School Teacher Institute Day

29th ~ Parish Picnic

ARRIVAL:

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

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

LUNCH:

School lunches cost $4.15 per lunch with milk costing $0.85.

Students from 5th to 8th grade will have four lunch choices; two rotating choices, a salad, or a sandwich.

PreK -- 4th Grade will have three lunch choices; two rotating choices, or a sandwich. NO SALAD

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 if 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 may wear ANY COLOR spirit wear on Fridays, as long as it is in good taste and says St. Teresa School on it.

NON-UNIFORM DAYS

Ensure you are follow the Student/Parent Handbook on non-uniform days.

As we complete another wonderful school year, St. Teresa Catholic School is collecting gently used uniforms and spirit wear to help support our St. Teresa families!

Every gift to the St. Teresa Endowment Fund helps provide lasting support for our students, teachers, and school programs. Your generosity ensures that St. Teresa Catholic School continues to provide a faith-filled, high-quality education for generations to come.

Whether your gift is large or small, every donation makes a difference.

🎯 Our Goal: $25,000

Please prayerfully consider making a contribution to the St. Teresa Endowment Fund and investing in the future of our school.

Give generously. Give graciously. Together, we can make a lasting difference.

Our Dads on Duty sign-ups for the 2026-2027 school year are now available!

We are grateful for the fathers, grandfathers, and father figures who volunteer their time to help support our students and school community. Whether you can help once or multiple times throughout the year, we appreciate your willingness to serve.

Please use the monthly sign-up links below to choose a date that works best for you.

Thank you for being a positive presence in the lives of our St. Teresa Tigers! 🐯🖤💛

Dads on Duty August - December 2026

Dads on Duty January - May 2027

We are excited to welcome volunteers back to St. Teresa Catholic School for the 2026-2027 school year!

If you would like to help supervise lunch and recess, please sign up using the monthly links below. Volunteers play an important role in supporting our students and giving our teachers a duty-free lunch.

Important Reminder: All volunteers must be current with VIRTUS training and compliance requirements before serving at school. If you are unsure of your status, please check your VIRTUS account before signing up.

📅 Monthly Sign-Up Links:

August Lunch Recess Sign Up Link

Thank you for sharing your time with our students. We are grateful for our amazing St. Teresa volunteers who help make our school a special place! 🐯🖤💛

Students in grades 5-8 are encouraged to consider helping with this wonderful parish tradition.

Volunteering at the picnic is a great way to serve our parish community, earn service hours, and represent St. Teresa School. A variety of volunteer opportunities and time slots are available.

If your child is interested in volunteering, please sign up using the Sign Up Genius link below.

Sign Up Genius:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4DAFAB2BAAF85-57622950-parish

Thank you for supporting our parish and school community!

The St. Teresa Parish Festival is just around the corner, and we're looking for volunteers to help work the Sandwich Stand!

Whether you can help for an hour or a full shift, your time makes a tremendous difference in helping our parish festival run smoothly. It's also a great way to meet other St. Teresa families while supporting our parish community.

Please consider signing up using the link below:

2026 Parish Festival Sandwich Stand Sign-Up

Thank you for sharing your time and talents to make our parish festival a success!

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

*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

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557358381815

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!