May 20, 2010

Dear Parent,

Congratulations to the school bands for a beautiful concert on Tuesday.  Every year each band gets better and better!  Thank you, Mr. Slater, for encouraging our students to practice and perform to their best ability.  Thank you, students, for your hard work and effort!

Many senior citizens stopped to say “Thank You” for a delicious luncheon and special musical program last week.  The 5^th graders sang the show tunes to perfection, and the 6^th graders hosted the luncheon with grace.  All the adults present were impressed!  Thank you to the parents who helped prepare the food, the fifth and sixth grade teachers who helped the students prepare, and Mrs. Thompson for her musical direction.  Many seniors are already looking forward to next year’s affair.

Next Friday, May 28, the BBC will be at St. Theresa School filming a documentary about Abraham Lincoln.  The company heard that the 7^th grade was having a fine arts presentation about Mr. Lincoln and asked if they could be present.  The BBC will also have an opportunity to visit the Civil War Fair, which is a special project 7^th grade just completed.  Some of our students may be interviewed and filmed by the BBC.

TERRA NOVA RESULTS

Please look for Terra Nova results today in a plain envelope.  You will also receive a flyer explaining our school’s scores in relation to the national norm.  Our students performed very well in all areas this year!  Congratulations, students and staff!

USED UNIFORM NEWS

Due to our end of the year schedule change, we need to change the date and time of the Used Uniform Sale.  The last day of uniforms remains the same on May 28.  Please bring all your clean, used uniform donations to the box in the office on June 2.  Those wishing to help sort and fold the uniforms should meet in Room 111 on June 2 from 12 noon to 1:30 PM and on June 3 from 8 AM to 10 AM.  The Used Uniform Sale will be held in Room 111 on Friday, June 4, from 8 AM to 12 noon. 

LAST CALL FOR MANNA CERTIFICATES

The last day to order Manna certificates until August is tomorrow, Friday, May 21.  Check out the flyer attached.

BOX TOPS EXPIRATION DATES

Please check your Box Tops and send those with an expiration date prior to October 31, 2010, to the school office by May 26th.   All collections will be sent to General Mills at the end of May in order to receive credit for the many Box Tops that will expire on June 1st. 

“WEAR IN THE WORLD”

Check out the attached flyer for a fun summer contest!

ROSARY IN CHURCH

St. Theresa School will offer a rosary in church tomorrow afternoon at 1 PM.  Please join us if you are able.

FRIENDSHIP DAY AT STS

Student Council will be sponsoring a Friendship Day on Thursday, May 27.  Please bring a white or light colored t-shirt to school to have signed by your classmates some time during the morning.  Student Council will be providing fabric markers to each classroom, or students may use their own Sharpie markers.  These shirts may then be worn for the rest of the day over the uniform.  This will not be a dress down day.  We hope that this will be a fun activity for everyone to enjoy!

VOLUNTEER MASS & BREAKFAST

Thank you, all our volunteers, for sharing your time and talent this school year.  St. Theresa School extends an invitation to celebrate YOU at Mass and breakfast on Wednesday, May 26.  Please see the attached invitation.

TUITION ASSISTANCE FORMS

Tuition assistance forms for the 2010-2011 school year are available from the principal for registered students.  Please leave a voicemail message at ext. 202.  All calls are kept confidential.  The forms are due to PSAS by May 30, 2010.  Funds will be determined based on availability.

IMPORTANT END OF THE YEAR NEWS

Tuesday, June 8, will be the last day of school this year because it is the last day District 15 will provide transportation.  This is how the day will look:

·         Picnic (gr. 1-7) will be held mid-morning.

·         Hot Dog lunch will be served after picnic.

·         Closing Prayer Service will be held in PM.

·         Gr. 1-7 report cards will be mailed on June 8.

·         Our traditional “flags and bells” dismissal for the last bus ride home will be at 2:10 PM.

·         STEP will be open until 6 PM.

HOT LUNCH REMINDER

Please remember that Friday, May 28, will be the last day of hot lunch.  You will need to pack lunches for your child(ren) for the month of June.

ATHLETIC NEWS

Congratulations to the following students on their  exceptional performance in the State Track Meet: 

38th place - 7th grade girls 1600 m run - Danielle Money

15th place - 8th grade boys 100 m dash - Aaron Harris

14th place - 8th grade boys 1600 m run - Jason Ziolkowski

4th place - 8th grade boys 400 m dash - Aaron Harris

2nd place - 8th grade boys 4x400 m relay - Nick Macius, Mitch Ryan, Jason Ziolkowski, Aaron Harris, & Nick Brey

Way to go Trojans!

Spring Sports Award Night is Tuesday, May 25, in the Dolan Center. See attached flier for details.

A Cheerleading Coach is needed in order to continue the 5th Grade Squad. Please contact Sharon Muehlfeld, 847-705-5932, if you are interested.

SCHOOL STORE SPIRITWEAR

Stop by the School Store on Tuesday or Thursday, 7:30-8:15 AM, to see what is on sale: spiritwear T-shirts, warmup jackets, warmup pants and much more. Stock up for next year; order early, save more. 

Dorothy    Aebersold