Tiger News
News & Information for Tiger Families
Letter from the Principal
Dear Tiger Families,
Today our students are gathering with their Faith Families to welcome new classmates and celebrate friendships. Faith Family Days are always a favorite—students love connecting with children from every grade level while spending time with a teacher different from their homeroom.
Next week is shaping up to be an exciting one!
⚾ Saturday, September 6 – Our Saints baseball team takes on St. Clare at Grizzlies Stadium! Come early for the pregame show featuring our Twirl Girls and a moving performance of the National Anthem by our students.
📚 Tuesday, September 9 – Family Night at the Book Fair from 3:00–5:30 p.m.
🙏 Wednesday, September 10 – Grandparents Day begins with Mass from 8:30–9:30 a.m. All grandparents and grandfriends who are alumni of St. Teresa School are invited to stay after Mass for a special alumni picture on the altar. Please note: school doors will open for visitors once students have returned to their classrooms.
📖 Wednesday, September 10 (Evening) – Join us for our first-ever Family Literacy Night from 6:30–7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and activities will begin promptly at 6:30. We look forward to seeing you there!
At the heart of all these activities is our St. Teresa community. Time and again, we see the strength of our school family in the way parents, grandparents, alumni, teachers, and students come together. Whether it’s cheering on the Saints at a game, supporting our Book Fair, or filling the church pews on Grandparents Day, the love and support that surround our students remind us what makes St. Teresa truly special.
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
2025-2026 SCHOOL EVENTS
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
September
10th ~ Grandparents Day Early Dismissal 11:30am
10th ~ Reading Night 6:30 - 7:30pm (Prek-4th Grade)
12th ~ First Quarter Progress Report
13th - 14th ~ Carlo Acutes International Exhibition of the Eucharistic Miracles of the World at St. Teresa Parish Center
16th ~ Fall Picture Day
21st ~ Rite of Enrollment/Children's Mass
22nd ~ IOWA Testing
October
1st ~ IOWA Testing Ends
3rd ~ Early Dismissal 11:30 NO EXTENDED CARE/ NO LUNCH
13th ~ No School
14th - 15th ~ Walk for the Poor
17th ~ End of 1st Quarter
19th ~ Children's Mass
20th -23rd ~ Red Ribbon Week
23rd ~ Parent Teacher Conferences 4pm - 8pm
24th ~ No School / Parent Teacher Conferences 8am - 12pm
30th ~ Halloween Parade 1:45pm/Party 2pm (PreK - 4th wear costumes to school)
31st ~ No School Diocesan Institute Day
November
4th ~ Picture Retake
9th ~ Children's Mass
10th ~ Veteran's Day Assembly 2:00 pm
11th ~ No School Veteran's Day
12th ~ 8th Grade Confirmation Retreat
14th ~ 2nd Quarter Progress Reports
15th ~ Confirmation 5pm Mass
21st ~ Early Dismissal NO LUNCH or EXTENDED CARE
26th - 28th ~ Thanksgiving Break
Family Literacy Night!
Get ready for an evening of stories, activities, and reading fun!
Doors open at 6:15 PM and the event begins promptly at 6:30 PM.
This special night is open to all families with children in Preschool through 4th Grade.
We can’t wait to see you there!
JSVDP CLUB
Hey Grades 5 - 8! Want to spend some time after school every other month working on service projects? If you answered, "Yes!" then JSVDP is the club for you. Click the link below for application and deets!
All meeting will meet:
Place: Mrs. Neville's room
Time: 3:00-3:30
Pickup: Back PC parking lot
Grades Date
JSVDP Dates for 2025-2026
September 23 ~ 6th & 8th
October 21 ~ 5th & 7th
November 18 ~ 6th & 8th
December NO MEETING
January 13 ~ 5th & 7th
February 10 ~ 6th & 8th
March 24 ~ 5th & 7th
April 14 ~ 6th & 8th
May 5 ~ 5th & 7th
Hope to see you there!
Annual St Teresa Grizzlies Baseball Game Sept 6th - Tickets and Info
Saturday September 6th is our schools annual baseball game at GCS Ballpark in Sauget. Game Time start 7:00. As always our Twirl Girls and St Teresa Student choir will perform prior to the game. There will also be a tailgate party prior to the game. Information on the tailgate will be sent out in the coming week.
Please plan on attending this GREAT St Teresa event! Attached is a flyer with info on how to purchase tickets. Please purchase your tickets in advance through the school as the pre ticket sales goes towards our cost to play at GCS Ballpark.
Thank you!
Joe Voss - AD
PTO Dining Fundraiser at Raising Canes
Who loves chicken?! Please join us for a PTO fundraiser at Raising Canes on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 from 10am-10pm. Stop in for lunch or grab dinner after celebrating Grandparent’s Day at St. Teresa. Mention our fundraiser at the register or apply code RCFUND96 to online or app orders at checkout and Raising Canes will donate 15% of sales to St. Teresa Catholic School PTO. Thank you for supporting our school!
100th Anniversary of St. Teresa Church
In 2026, we will joyfully celebrate the 100th Anniversary of St. Teresa Church. This is a milestone not only for our parish, but for every family and parishioner who has been part of our faith community. As we begin planning, we would love to hear your ideas, memories, and hopes for how we can honor this historic occasion. Please take a few moments to share your thoughts with us. Your input will help shape a celebration that reflects the spirit and history of St. Teresa.
Luke 18 – Retreat Team Applications
We are excited to begin preparing for the Luke 18 Retreat in 2026! Applications are now open for Retreat Leaders and Team Members (9th grade through young adults).
A separate “Luker” application for 6th–8th graders will be shared at a later date.
👉 Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
👉 Application Link: [Insert Link]
Please help us spread the word and encourage interested teens and young adults to apply.
For questions, contact Beth Schindelar at 314-780-0228 or bellevilleluke18@gmail.com
Interested in Becoming an Altar Server?
Students who have received their First Communion are invited to become trained altar servers. To sign up or learn more, please contact Sandy Jouglard at (618) 806-9535.
Double Your Impact!
All donations made this year to the St. Teresa’s Annual 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 $30,000!
Together, we can make a lasting difference.
WHAT'S FOR LUNCH?
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION DUE BY OCTOBER 3rd
All volunteers must complete the forms and training listed below by October 3rd in order to be allowed to volunteer in classrooms, class parties, field trips, etc. for the 2025-2026 School Year!
Complete the proper forms and Child Protection Training. These forms and training are as follows:
Application for volunteer service
Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System (CANTS) form
Initial Child Protection Training or Refresher
Background check for those who have resided in Illinois less than 5 years.
Application for Volunteer Service
If your child has a field trip before Oct. 3rd all forms must be completed and turned in three weeks before the field trip.
We are excited to announce that the CANTS process has moved to an electronic format. Now when you need a CANTS check or need to update the CANTS check, I will initiate a link via the DCFS portal that will be delivered to your email address. This will come from the email address Dcfs.CFS689BackgroundCheck@illinois.gov. Instructions will be included in the email so that you can verify your information and authorize the request. If you see anything incorrect with what I have included, please let me know before you proceed with the authorization, so that I can correct the information and resend you the link.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Jackie
LUNCH/RECESS VOLUNTEER SIGN UP
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!
August Lunch Recess Sign Up Link
September Lunch Recess Sign Up Link
October Lunch Recess Sign Up Link
November Lunch Recess Sign Up Link
December Lunch Recess Sign Up Link
January Lunch Recess Sign Up Link
February Lunch Recess Sign Up Link
March Lunch Recess Sign Up Link
April 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!
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We love to show all the great things St. Teresa Tigers do at school and in the community!
After all, TIGERS LEAD THE WAY!
Faith Family / Field Day Shirts
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
Pilgrimage to Rome Information - ONLY 4 SPOTS LEFT
St. Teresa Spotlight
Know of a St. Teresa Alumni to Spotlight email nicole.green@stteresatigers.org
Once a month at the 11:00 AM Mass at St. Teresa Church, we celebrate our Children and Youth Mass.
During this special liturgy, the young members of our parish are invited to take part in the ministries of the Mass—serving as greeters, ushers, readers, and gift bearers.
Our next Children and Youth Mass will be held on Sunday, September 21st at 11:00 AM. We encourage all families to mark their calendars and join us for this joyful celebration.
If your child would like to participate, please use the sign-up links below to select a ministry role.
We look forward to seeing our youth involved and growing in faith!
September 21st - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4EA5A622A0FF2-57541239-september
October 19th - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4EA5A622A0FF2-57541253-october
November 9th - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4EA5A622A0FF2-57541275-november
December 7th - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4EA5A622A0FF2-57541277-december
Hello St Teresa
The golf outing will be held on Saturday October 4th @ 1:00 at Tamarack golf course. Last year we partnered with Blessed Sacrament and QP that made for an awesome day. We had a full tournament and beautiful weather. I was encouraged that each school carried their own weight on teams and sponsorships; allowing each school to make significantly more for their athletic departments.
Please take the opportunity to participate by playing and or sponsoring. Please note every dollar donated by St Teresa families will come back to us.
Feel free to contact me!
Andy Robinson
618-960-1189
St. Teresa PTO
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!
Dinner Auction Committee: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DAAA82BA1FFC34-57854245-dinner Teacher Appreciation Committee: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DAAA82BA1FFC34-57854286-teacher Tiger Skate Committee: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DAAA82BA1FFC34-57854317-tiger Trunk or Treat Committee: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DAAA82BA1FFC34-57854332-trunk
St. Teresa Ladies of Perpetual Help
*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.
Althoff Catholic High School
Important Dates & Upcoming Events
- Open House, October 19th at 1 p.m. :https://www.althoffcatholic.org/admissions/visit.cfm
- Crusader Shadow Visit :https://www.althoffcatholic.org/admissions/visit.cfm
- Application for Admission: https://www.althoffcatholic.org/admissions/apply.cfm
- 8th grade Placement Test: December 7th at 1 p.m.
Upcoming events, more information at https://www.althoffcatholic.org/admissions/visit.cfm
Diocesan Facebook Page
Name: Catholic Diocese of Belleville