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Tiger NewsNews & Information for Tiger Families

August 29, 2025 August 29, 2025

St. Teresa School Parent Calendar
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Letter from the Principal

Dear Tiger Families,


At the start of our school year, teachers and parishioners joined together to walk through the building, praying for each student, teacher, and classroom. We asked that God bless our school and work through all that we do this year. What a beautiful way to begin!


A huge thank you to everyone who helped set up, run, and clean up after the Parish Picnic. It was a wonderful success, with over 51 students volunteering their time and talents to make it happen. We are so grateful for the support of our amazing St. Teresa community—events like this are not possible without you!


Reminders & Upcoming Events:

  • No School on Monday in observance of Labor Day.

  • Save the Date! Grandparents Mass & School Visit – Wednesday, September 10th

    • Mass: 8:30–9:30 AM

    • Classroom Visits: begin at 9:45 AM

  • September 10th – First Ever Reading Night!

    • Preschool–4th Grade parents and students are invited to join us for a Birthday Party–themed night of reading fun from 6:30–7:30 PM. Come celebrate the joy of books with stories, activities, and a party atmosphere! 🎉

    • Cake and candles not included—but lots of reading fun is!

We look forward to welcoming our grandparents and special guests in the morning and gathering again that evening for our Reading Night celebration!


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

Prayers for Our Students, Teachers, & Classrooms Prayers for Our Students, Teachers, & Classrooms

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Parish Picnic Student Volunteers Parish Picnic Student Volunteers

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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

1st ~ No School

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

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!

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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!

JSVDP Club information Sheet

Important Info:

https://www.artwearstl.com/st-teresa-gear

-The Store will close on September 2nd, 2025. Items will not be printed before that date!

- We estimate orders to be completed by or before September 16th, 2025.

- If you want to have your items sent home with your student instead of paying for shipping, please select "St. Teresa Only" at checkout, and your items will be sent home when complete!

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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

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🥇🐾A big thank you to our generous anonymous donor for the awesome new St. Teresa Cross Country/Track & Field tent!

The Cross Country team was able to put it to good use at their very first meet of the season - and it looked fantastic! We are so grateful for your generosity and support of our athletes. 🖤💛 GO TIGERS!

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!

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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.

https://forms.gle/LxzqT5BJDywzTKJeA

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

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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.

BE A SAINT TO ST. TERESA & Donate to the Annual Fund. BE A SAINT TO ST. TERESA & Donate to the Annual Fund.

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? WHAT'S FOR LUNCH?

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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.

Child Protection Link

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

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!

Do you have something to share?

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!

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 Pilgrimage to Rome Information - ONLY 4 SPOTS LEFT

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St. Teresa Spotlight

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

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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

arobgolf19@gmail.com

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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

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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

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

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Diocesan Facebook Page

Name: Catholic Diocese of Belleville

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

Faith's Law Resource Guide

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