Tiger News
News & Information for Tiger Families
Letter from the Principal
Dear Tiger Families,
What an exciting and eventful week it’s been at St. Teresa! We kicked things off with a visit from the Belleville Police Department to review our safety procedures, followed by a successful school-wide bus evacuation drill.
Our PreK–4th grade students were thrilled to welcome the Belleville Fire Department, who shared important tips about home fire safety. Several classes even had the chance to go through the ESCAPE House for a hands-on learning experience. While that was happening on campus, our 6th–8th graders hit the road on a fan bus to Pinckneyville to cheer on the Saints.
A huge congratulations to our Saints baseball team for clinching 4th place in the State Tournament—we are incredibly proud of your hard work, dedication, and school spirit!
Looking ahead, next week brings even more to look forward to:
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No School on Monday, October 13th—enjoy the long weekend!
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The Walk for the Poor will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday
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Students in 3rd–8th grade will take part in new or refresher server training
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Hard to believe, but Friday, October 17th marks the end of the 1st Quarter
Here’s to another great week filled with learning, service, and school pride!
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
October
13th ~ No School
14th - 15th ~ Walk for the Poor
17th ~ End of 1st Quarter
19th ~ Children's Mass
20th -23rd ~ Red Ribbon Week
22nd ~ Living Rosary after mass
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
The Annual St. Vincent DePaul Walk for the Poor campaign kicked off this week! Students can collect and bring in donations through October 17. They can also bring in $1 in exchange for wearing a blue shirt/sweatshirt with uniform bottoms on Walk day. Students in 4th - 8th will walk during PE classes on Tuesday, October 14. Students in the Little Tiger Academy - 3rd grade will walk on Wednesday, October 15 during PE classes.
Please contact Mrs. Duncan: barbie.duncan@stteresatigers.org with questions.
ALL donations go directly to the Belleville Council of St. Vincent DePaul.
Thank you for your support.
📸 Fall Sports Photos Needed!
Parents, as fall sports are underway, we’d love your help capturing these great moments! Please remember to take team pictures and email them to: lauren.robinson@stteresatigers.org.
Thank you for helping us showcase our amazing student-athletes! 🐯⚾🏐🏃♂️
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
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!
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 Endowment 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?
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!
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 - Reserve your spot
St. Teresa Spotlight
Know of a St. Teresa Alumni to Spotlight email nicole.green@stteresatigers.org
Come join us for a St. Teresa PTO Fundraiser and a day of shopping at
Magnolia Soap & Bath Co. in O’ Fallon, IL!
When: Saturday, November 8th from 10am-7pm
Where: 1413 W. US Highway 50, Suite A O’Fallon, IL 62269
Come start your holiday shopping with us at Magnolia and
they will donate a portion of all proceeds to our PTO!
Soaps, body butter, sugar scrub, shower oil, bath bombs, shower steamers, laundry
and so much more!
Must mention St. Teresa PTO fundraiser in store to receive credit for shopping!
Thanks for supporting our PTO!
Come join us at Joe's Pizza & Pasta of Fairview Heights for a fundraiser to support St. Teresa Catholic School PTO!
The fundraiser will run all day for three days - Tuesday, November 18th, Wednesday, November 19th and Thursday, November 20th during their normal business hours from 11am - 9pm.
Dine-in or call in your order for delivery, curbside or carry-out!
**Please mention 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!
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, October 19th 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!
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
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