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Saints Shout!
The Newsletter for Saint Theresa School
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Volume 4, Issue 17
February 2, 2026
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Catholic Schools Week
Thank you to all our parents, students, teachers, staff, parishioners, priests, and administration for another wonderful Catholic Schools Week! Though our week was abbreviated, it is a blessing to take time to remember what makes our school special and to give thanks for one another. At Saint Theresa's we are grateful for each one of you! Thank you for sharing your wonderful, bright, faith-filled children with us!
Open House--Thank You!
Thank you to all teachers, staff, and families for attending our Open House last week! It was lovely to talk with so many of you, and to meet prospective families. So many families said they heard about Saint Theresa from friends and from the parish. We are grateful to you for spreading the good news of Saint Theresa School! Please don't hesitate to encourage your friends to schedule a visit to see what makes Saint Theresa's so special! Contact Mrs. Leslie Yeakley to set up a shadow day or a school tour.
Welcome!
Join us in welcoming Mrs. Erica Pattillo to Saint Theresa School! Mrs. Pattillo is a CAIU school counselor who will be with us on Wednesdays and Fridays. Click here to learn more about her. Mrs. Jennifer Foster, CAIU counselor, will continue to work in our school on Mondays and Thursdays. These skilled counselors will work together for our students and will share an office. Mrs. Pattillo can be reached via email at epattillo@caiu.org and Mrs. Foster can be contacted at jfoster@caiu.org. We are grateful for their support of our students!
BINGO
In honor of Catholic Schools Week, all friends and families of the school and parish are invited to join us for BINGO in the school cafeteria from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Come enjoy light snacks and drinks while playing BINGO. There will be a variety of prizes for winners of all ages, compliments of the PTO! Thanks to our school and parish community volunteers. We appreciate them so much!
Duffle Bag Collection
Saint Theresa School's Respect Life Club is collecting new or gently used duffel bags from February 2 to 12, to support children in foster care. Many foster children move between homes with only a trash bag and, in keeping with Respect Life's mission, this gives these children something to call their own as well as some dignity in their move.
School Theme
Thank you to all who submitted a school theme to our competition! We had several wonderful entries. The winner will be announced on Friday, February 6.
2026-27 Saint Theresa School Registration Now Open!
Registration for the next school year is open--click here! Re-registration will again be through Simple Tuition Solutions (STS). Registration fees are $135 for the first student, and $60 for each additional student. Aim to complete re-registration as soon as possible to assist us with planning for next year. The financial aid application, if that is needed for your situation, is also part of the re-registration process. Contact Mrs. Leslie Yeakley with any questions.
Seeking: iPad Donations
If you have an old iPad and need to recycle it, please consider donating it to Saint Theresa School. Old iPads can be repurposed for STEM class and projects. Please contact Mrs. Rossman if interested.
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Monday, February 2: Prayer Service
Monday, February 2: Musical Parent Meeting, 5:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 3: School Mass in the church, 8:45 a.m.
Wednesday, February 4: Eucharist Parent Meeting for Second Grade Families, 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., in the Little Flower Social Hall (next to the church)
Friday, February 6: $2 DOUD to support Trinity High School's THON for childhood cancer
Saturday, February 7: First Reconciliation for Second Grade, in the church, at 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, February 7: Saint Theresa Parish Beef and Beer in the cafeteria, 6:00 to 11:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 8: BINGO in the cafeteria, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
| | Congratulations to all our contestants in the 4th to 6th grade spelling bee, especially winner, Ezra Leonard, and runner-up Evelyn Olvera. | | |
Congratulations to the following winners of the Saint Theresa School Science Fair!
7th grade runner up: Caroline Buchanan
7th grade Grand Champion: Lena Parrish
8th grade runner up: Quentin Ortega
8th grade grand champion: Brayden Rossman
The following students are recommended to move on to Capital Area Science And Engineering Fair (CASEF). This regional fair is held at Messiah College in March: Caroline Buchanan, Vincent Conrad, Declan Gardner, Jaxon Kohr, Quentin Ortega, Lena Parrish, Brayden Rossman, Claire Smithmyer, Veronica Weltmer, and Lucas Wright.
In addition, the following 4 students will also be given the opportunity to compete for a Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Regional Fair in Lancaster this February: Ellie Bauer, Nikolas Galoyan, Nicole Ramirez and Aidan Roggow.
Congratulations to all of the participants and winners. Good luck to those students moving on to compete in our regional science fairs!
| | Congratulations to the winners of our middle school Geography Bee! Lucas Wright placed first and will represent Saint Theresa School at the Diocesan Geography Bee! Keith Klouser came in second, and Cat Hoover placed third! Wonderful job by all our contestants! | Congratulations to team Greece, our Catholic Schools Week Volleyball winners! Players included: Patrick Czarnecki, CJ Heininger, Brennan Riley, Harper Budman, Chloe Barto, Angelo Panuccio, Liam Golden, Michael Williamson, Ellen Smalanskas, Molly Morris, Silas Morrow, James Hall, Charlotte Jones, and Julia Ruell! The group was coached by Mr. Michael Summerlin. Thank you to Mrs. Smith, and all coaches for a wonderful end to our abbreviated Catholic Schools Week! | | |
Winter Wish List
The following STS teachers wish for items for their classrooms. If you are able to assist with these wishes, please send the items to school with your child in a clearly labeled bag. If you have any questions or would like to arrange a pickup, please contact our Wish List Coordinator, Ms. Jacquie Molsky.
- Miss Roos (2nd grade) wishes for a small step stool and a broom
- Mrs. Sexton (2nd grade) wishes for stickers and colored stamp pads
- Mrs. Bianco (MS learning support) wishes for disinfectant wipes and magnetic erasers for dry erase boards
- Miss Sutch (1st) wishes for bingo dotters, AA batteries, hand sanitizer, and colored stamp pads
- Ms. Molsky (1st grade) wishes for empty Altoid (or similar) containers, cotton balls, tiny Christmas bags, colored and white tissue paper, white cardstock, and used Christmas Cards (for the pictures on the front)
- Mrs. Blaschak (K) wishes for white card stock, a roll of EZlifego double sided heavy duty tape, and toothpicks
- Mrs. Rossman (STEM) wishes for mini hot glue sticks, colored cardstock, Duct tape (all colors), used iPads/tablets, box fan, newspapers, and potting soil
- Mrs. Levens (5th grade) wishes for a broom and a dustpan
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Saint Theresa Parish Athletic Association
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Volunteers Needed: STPAA Track & Field Coaches!
The Saint Theresa Track & Field team is looking for assistant coaches—especially for long jump and throwing. No experience is necessary! We’ll provide guidance and support. Volunteers must have their diocesan clearance badge, enjoy fitness, and love working with kids. Practices are held 2-3 evenings per week at Red Land High School with weekend meets. The season runs from mid-March through mid-May. High school students are welcome to volunteer. If you’re excited to encourage young athletes and be part of a fun, faith-filled community, we’d love to have you!
Please email Jennifer Smithmyer at smithmyerjen@gmail.com for more information.
| | Registration for Trinity's Class of 2030 is now 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. | | | | |
