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Saints Shout!
The Newsletter for Saint Theresa School
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Volume 4, Issue 26
April 10, 2026
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Spring Fling--Country Hoedown
Join us for our Spring Fling event and auction, Country Hoedown, on Saturday, April 18, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.! We are getting excited! Families, friends, donors, and parishioners are invited!
This is our school's largest fundraiser! Come dressed in your favorite country hoedown attire. Enjoy our MC Mike Miller, DJing from Mixed Up Productions, live and silent auctions, raffles, a performance by Crash & Cross from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., line dancing, games (lasso a teacher! horseshoe games!), dinner, drinks, dancing, and more!
Click here for tickets and more information! It's going to be a great time!
Classroom Challenge for the Spring Fling!
The class with the most family tickets sold at the Spring Fling will win a pizza party and FREE DOUD! The Spring Fling is an adult only event. All STS families, friends, parishioners, and donors are invited!
Volunteers Needed--Spring Fling!
We are looking for volunteers to help set up and break down our annual Spring Fling Fundraiser on April 17 and 18. Trinity High School students are welcome to set up for service hours. Adults only are asked to help with the event breakdown. Sign up here. Thank you for your consideration!
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Seussical Jr.!
Tickets are on sale now for Seussical The Musical Jr.! Join us for this imaginative show featuring all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters including Horton, The Cat in The Hat, and even the Grinch.
Looking for dinner before the show? We offer a wonderful 3 course meal on Saturday in the cafeteria before the show. Those dining with us will get to enjoy a showcase of talented STS music students plus access to the first 4 rows of the show. Or join us for Seuss-A-Palooza on Sunday before the show where you can meet The Cat in the Hat and all of his Dr. Seuss friends while enjoying a snack and crafts.
Tickets for the show held on April 23-26 can be purchased online.
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Work with Us!
Saint Theresa School is seeking individuals to work with us for the 2026-2027 school year!
Open positions include:
- Pre-K Teacher
- Kindergarten Aide
- Pre-K Aide
Submit a resume to Mrs. Richard for consideration in these positions.
Kindergarten Assessments
Incoming kindergarteners will have Kindergarten Assessments on Friday, May 29. Save the date! Mrs. Leslie Yeakley will contact families to schedule their assessment.
Grandparents Day
Thank you to all the grandparents and special friends who joined us for activities in our K-5 classrooms today! It was wonderful to welcome generations into our school.
Spring Picture Day
Spring photos are scheduled for Wednesday, April 15. These photos are optional. Students who are participating should dress up for the day (students who are not having their photos taken are expected to wear their regular school uniform). Pre-order pictures here or via the papers sent home with your student.
Annual Pastries with Parents
Families and friends are invited to enjoy a light continental breakfast on the Saint Theresa School lawn with their students before school on Tuesday, April 21, from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. Celebrate the effort of our school’s parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, godparents, and every adult who steps up to ensure our students' success! Bring your own chair or blanket if you would like to sit down. Volunteers are needed! Sign up here.
Cub Scouts
If you are interested in joining Cub Scouts at Saint Theresa's, please contact Cubmaster Dan Bender. Find us online and on Facebook. Now is the best time to join!
2026-2027 Calendar
Please find a tentative calendar for the 2026-2027 school year here.
2026-27 Saint Theresa School Registration Open
Registrations for next year should be completed--click here to finish your registration!
Financial aid applications should be completed by Friday, May 1. Please make sure to do this so we can begin our aid calculations. Contact Mrs. Leslie Yeakley with any questions.
Order Your 2025-26 Yearbook
Click here to order your 2025-26 yearbook to help your student remember their year and their classmates at Saint Theresa's! Consider purchasing an extra book to be gifted to a student that may not otherwise be able to purchase a yearbook.
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Tuesday, April 14: Mass, in the church, 8:45 a.m.
Wednesday, April 15: Spring Picture Day (optional)
Saturday, April 18: Spring Fling!, 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
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Baptized in Christ!
Congratulations to Emmett Wiedemer (Gr. 8) and Aaron Lloyd (Gr. 6) on their reception into the Church at the Easter Vigil Mass through the Sacraments of Initiation--Baptism, Confirmation, and the Holy Eucharist! Congratulations also to Jordyn (Gr. 2) and Colby Reitz (PK) who were baptized on March 7, along with their younger siblings! Please keep these young people in your prayers in a special way this Easter season!
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- The STS Library wishes for books and materials which are linked here. These are books that will fill gaps in our collection or are requested by students!
- Ms. Molsky wishes for empty Altoid containers (or similar), tissue paper, watercolors, and white cardstock
- Miss Roos wishes for tissue paper (various colors), glue sticks
- Ms. Wissler wishes for Connect 4, colored note cards, indoor recess games, and glue sticks
- Miss Sutch wishes for AA Batteries, sticky tack, Command Hooks, stickers (seasonal/any), dry erase markers (any color), coloring books (new or used)
- Mrs. Moffatt wishes for two large storage containers with lids, one medium storage container with lid, AAA batteries, 2 large empty coffee cans (preferably plastic like Folgers but any will do), 5 gallon buckets for drumming
- Mrs. Rossman wishes for AAA batteries, round CR2032 batteries, a box fan, pool noodles or pipe insulation, small terrarium plants, gardening soil, small crosses, moss, scotch tape, duct tape, sharpies (any color)
If you can grant any wishes, please send them to school in a bag, marked with the teacher requesting the item, or drop it off in the parish office. You can also contact our Wish List Coordinator, Ms. Molsky. Thanks for your continued generosity!
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Parish Breakfast
Please join our parish family for a delicious meal on Sunday, May 3, between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.!
The menu includes pancakes, sausage, homemade baked goods plus several continental food options everyone can enjoy. Special guests include rabbits and highland cows, from Adventures with Taurus. They will be outside from 9:00 a.m. to noon--please stop by to visit them. We will also have children’s crafts, door prizes, and music.
This is a free event, but donations are greatly appreciated to offset costs. A collection bucket will be stationed at the greeter’s table. RSVP by Monday April 27, to Dani Tedesco.
Volunteers are needed! Click here to volunteer or contribute homemade items.
Mom's Prayer Group
Moms who are united in faith and grounded in prayer--join us! The group is open to any mom. We will enjoy fellowship and group discussion, and group prayer and support. Join us on May 6, at 6:30 p.m. in the Saint Theresa Social Hall. Fill out this form, and the group will be in touch.
Parish Retreat
We will be welcoming to our parish a dynamic speaker from the Philadelphia area, John Paul Kasperowicz for our annual Parish Retreat which will be held from Sunday, April 19 to Tuesday, April 21 in our parish church. Beginning at 6:00 p.m. each evening John Paul will lead us for around thirty minutes of Praise & Worship music before the Blessed Sacrament, followed by his reflection/talk, and then Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament at 7:20 p.m. This is a graced time of rest and renewal for our whole parish family. Please mark your calendars for our upcoming retreat, and invite your family, friends, and neighbors to this time of prayer, inspiration, and contemplation.
Hersheypark Discount Ticket Promotion
It's that time of year--we have the order forms for discounted Hershey Park Tickets and Parking Passes for the 2026 season! The orders and payment are due on April 17. Please pick up one of the pink forms from the parish office or click here.
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The Shamrock 100 is almost here! Mr. Cominsky will be walking 100 miles, joined by faculty and staff who have committed to walking 25 miles, all in support of our school.
We invite you to join us on Saturday, April 18, for a fun-filled day featuring food trucks, kids' activities, and more as we cheer on Mr. Cominsky as he reaches his 100th mile! The schedule of events for Saturday, April 18, is attached to this email.
Below is all of our presale information for the Shamrock 100 fundraiser—don’t miss your chance to get in on the fun, support a great cause, and secure your items before the event:
Kids Event Wristbands (Saturday, April 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.)
$10 presale | $15 day of event
Includes Shamrock Egg Hunt, inflatables, kids games, and face painting
Presale ends at noon on April 17
Purchase here
Mile Raffle Tickets
We will draw a winner for every 10 miles Mr. Cominsky walks!
$10 per entry for chances to win:
• Gift cards to favorites like Chick-fil-A, Oola Bowls, Pizza Grille, Sweet Velvet Macarons, and more
• Mile 80 & 90: Hershey Entertainment & Resorts gift baskets
• Mile 100: $1,000 Trinity tuition voucher for the 2026–27 school year
Tickets available until 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15
You do not need to be present to win.
Purchase entries here.
Shamrock 100 T-Shirts
$14 each
Order by Monday, April 13 at 3 PM
Pick up at the event
Purchase here.
Trinity Raffle
Available during lunches April 13–17
$1 each or 6 for $5 (cash only)
Winners will be drawn at the end of the event (no need to be present)
Place your ticket in the basket for the prize you would like to win
Register for the Class of 2030
Registration for Trinity's Class of 2030 is open! Click here to register. Please know that cost should not deter any family who desires a Catholic education for their child. If you have any questions about financial aid, or whether Trinity is a good fit for you, please contact Trinity President, Mr. John Cominsky.
Cheerleading--Current 8th Graders
Current eighth graders interested in cheerleading for Trinity next year should plan to tryout for the team on April 20 and 21 (athletes must attend both days) from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Trinity in the Volleyball Gymnasium. Experience is not necessary. The season runs from May to November/December. Bring your energy, confidence, and school spirit! Contact Liberty Greer with questions.
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STEAMbuilding Slimetopia by Challenge Island
Click here for information about a free event on May 23. Registrations required.
New Cumberland Colts Football and Cheer
See information about joining Colts Football or Cheerleading here.
Military Family Contest
Children between the age of 10 and 14 with a military connection are invited to participate in a writing contest. Click here for more information.
Aquatic Club of the West Shore--Summer Season
Click here to see the flyer for the summer swim team season for the Aquatic Club of the West Shore. Practices are held at the Red Land Natatorium. Saint Theresa students ages 5 and older are invited to join!
Oakes Museum Summer Camp
Click here to see the summer camp opportunities for rising third to fifth graders and rising sixth to eighth graders from the Oakes Museum.
CV Youth Summer Rugby
Click here for information on youth rugby for ages 6 to 16.
Girls on the Run Camp
Girls who will be in grades 3, 4, or 5 next year (2026-27) are invited to a Girls on the Run camp. See more information here.
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