Dear Tiger Families,

As we approach the Christmas season, we have a few important updates to share with you.

First, please take note of a change to our upcoming Prayer Club meeting. It will now take place at school on December 17th, from 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM in the prayer space. Pick-up will be in the PC parking lot. We hope to see many of our students there for this special time of reflection and prayer.

Friday, December 20th marks the end of the second quarter, and we want to remind everyone that all missing assignments must be turned in by then to receive credit. This is an important deadline, so please encourage your students to stay on top of their work.

To celebrate the season, student Christmas parties will be held on Friday, December 20th, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Please note that this is also an early dismissal day. We are looking forward to enjoying a festive and fun time together before the break.

As we close the year, we want to wish all of our Tiger Families a joyful and peaceful Christmas break. Classes will resume on January 7, 2025, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back refreshed and ready for a new year.

Thank you for your continued support, and from all of us here, we wish you a very Merry Christmas!

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

December

17th ~ School Board Meeting 6:30pm Parish Center

18th ~ 8th Grade Math Honors Exam at Althoff 8:15am

20th ~ Christmas Parties 10:30

Early Dismissal 11:30 NO LUNCH or EXTENDED CARE

December 21st - January 6th ~ Christmas Break

January

7th ~ School Reconvenes

10th ~ 2nd Quarter Report Cards

17th ~ Early Dismissal NO LUNCH/NO EXTENDED CARE

20th ~ NO SCHOOL MLK

21st ~ School Board Meeting 6:30pm Parish Center

25th ~ Everything Under the Sun Sale

26th ~ Catholic Schools Week Kickoff MASS 11am

St. Teresa Open House 1pm - 3pm

27th - 31st ~ Catholic Schools Week

Is your 6th - 8th grade child or students ready for an unforgettable weekend of faith, food, and fellowship? Mark your calendars because the Luke 18 Retreat is happening FEBRUARY 21-23, 2025!

Don’t miss this chance to grow in your faith, make amazing memories, and connect with friends old and new. Let’s make this the best retreat yet!

APPLY NOW and get ready to be part of something truly special!

https://form.jotform.com/elombar/luker-application---luke-18-2025?fbclid=IwY2xjawG7YmZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHbK3Z6qSZEYQcrS3BOu-8MUcB2t8-EvkYcqlp2qvNsYKNw_RwT2u2xs7-A_aem_a3vqvTsntyoVhHkywffjuQ

Meeting Information:

Place: Mrs. Neville's room

Time: 3:00-3:30

Pickup: Back PC parking lot

JSVDP Dates for 2024-2025

Date & Grades

December NO MEETING

January 14 5th & 7th

February 4 6th & 8th

March 11 5th & 7th

April 8 6th & 8th

May 13 5th & 7th

Hope to see you there!

Mrs. Neville and Mrs. Duncan

JSVDP Application

Twirl Girls Coat and Blanket Drive to benefit St. Vincent DePaul and Project Compassion.

12/9-12/20

Clean out those closets and bring in any men's, women's or children's coats and blankets.

Giving the gift of warmth while decluttering! Win-Win!

Items can be dropped off at the front office door from

7:30AM - 8:00AM Monday, December 9 through Friday, December 20.

Thank you for your support!

Play Practice is every Wednesday and Thursday from 3:05 - 4:05pm.

Please pick up all students in the Parish Center Parking Lot.

Please sign up for upcoming Scholar Bowl meets at the following:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E48A5A928A3FF2-53515751-stteresa

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!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4DAAA82BA1FFC34-50545142-lunch

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!

Mrs. Robinson is looking for team pictures of fall sports for the yearbook. Please email team pictures to her at lauren.robinson@stteresatigers.org

STAA

Scoreboard Worker Sign UP: (high school or college students)

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BADA62BA7FFC52-51204505-scoreboard

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

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

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. January 26th, February 23rd, March 23rd, May 18th

January 26th

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/5080E4EA5A622A0FF2-50197623-january

February 23rd

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/5080E4EA5A622A0FF2-50197637-february

March 23rd

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/5080E4EA5A622A0FF2-50197666-march

May 18th

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

“Important Upcoming Dates:”

Contact us:

PTO Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StTeresaPTO

Email: PTO@StTeresaTigers.org

BoxTops for Education – Did you know our school has earned over $23,000 from BoxTops?!?!

Whether you're ordering groceries for delivery or pickup–or if you requested an email receipt at checkout–you can still submit any digital receipt containing participating products and earn Box Tops for your school.

https://youtu.be/ZfUGb_3JzZg

St. Teresa PTO meets the SECOND Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm in the Parish Center. Everyone is welcome!

Contact us:

PTO Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StTeresaPTO

Email: PTO@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.

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

Important Dates & Upcoming Events

• Shadow visit dates are now available for 7th and 8th graders. Info & Sign up can be found at: https://www.althoffcatholic.org/admissions/visit.cfm. More future shadow dates are added weekly.

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

Here is the link to the new page:

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

Name: Catholic Diocese of Belleville

https://www.isbe.net/Documents/Faiths-Law-Resource-Guide.pdf