School News for Feb 1-7, 2024

A Note from Mr. Fuerte

Dear Families,

Thank you to those of you who have quickly returned your re-enrollment paperwork and paid your annual re-enrollment fee - you beat the price increase from $125 to $250, which will be instituted Tuesday, February 13, 2024.  If you have yet to re-enroll for the 2024-25 school year, please do so by no later than February 12, to save yourself $125!

We had a successful Open House on Sunday and appreciate all of you that referred families to St. Louise. Our 8 grade ambassadors were amazing, and we received countless compliments on their poise and knowledge of St. Louise School. A big thank you to all the parent and student volunteers who helped make it such a great event.

As we conclude Catholic Schools’ Week, I would like to give a BIG Thank you to all the parent volunteers who helped in the classroom during our Parish/Staff Lunch and CSW Masses. Also, I would like to recognize the Room Parents for organizing gifts and treats to make sure the faculty and staff feel appreciated.

New Middle School Program

Current families that missed out on our Middle School Presentation on Sunday during Open House, will receive an email from Mr. Fuerte with details about the new Middle School Program that will be implemented for the 2024-2025 school year. The new program introduces a new Robotics program that will be added as well as a variety of electives from Speech, 3D Printing, Mock Trial, and more. For more information, please contact Mrs. Jaster at joellynj@stlouiseschool.org. You can also view some of the information on the new Middle School page of our website.

Job Opportunities

With the announcement of teachers retiring, relocating, and departing after the end of this year, if you know anyone interested in any of our job openings for the upcoming school year, please refer them to the following link: JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Quiz Question: First person to E-mail Mr. Fuerte with the correct answer will receive a Charger Card. What is the theme for this year’s Catholic Schools Week?

Have a Blessed Weekend,

Mr. Fuerte

Announcements

Re-Enrollment for 2024-25 has begun!

Follow these simple steps to re-enroll your student for the 2024-25 School Year!

Step 1 - 2024-25 Parent Contract - This form from DocuSign was emailed to each family individually. Look for it in your inbox (or your junk folder). Please complete, sign, and submit the Parent Contract.

Step 2 - Re-Enrollment Fee - Please pay your non-refundable application fee online here at a special reduced price of $125 per family. After February 12, the fee increases to $250.

Step 3 - 2024-25 Skyward Student Re-Enrollment & New Sibling Enrollment

1. Log into Skyward here.
2. Once you log in, click on “Re-Enrollment for "2024-25" and follow the steps to completion.
3. If you forgot your log-in ID and/or password, there is a link you can click to have it sent to you (or you may contact Mindy Morgan or Tracy Brown in the school office at office@stlouiseschool.org).
4. If you will be newly enrolling a child who has never attended St. Louise School, please click on the “New Student Online Enrollment” link on the left-side after you log into Skyward.

Used Uniform & Dennis Uniform Sale!

Need Uniforms? Save the date for our Used Uniform Sale - Tuesday, February 13 from 2-4pm

If you want to buy any new uniform items, DENNIS is having a 25% off sale on logo items such as sweaters and fleece. Visit the Dennis Uniform store here and use our school code XTL420.

Please note that while we are changing uniform suppliers for next year, ALL DENNIS UNIFORMS WILL STILL BE ALLOWED. There is no need to buy new uniform items from Lands' End unless you need to.

SCOUT SUNDAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST

FEBRUARY 4, 10:00-12:30 | PARISH HALL

Join us for the Annual Scout Sunday Pancake Breakfast for fun activities for the whole family. All boys and girls are invited to learn about the fun and breadth of today’s scouting experience.

Scouting, the original after-school program, is well known and respected for teaching youth ethics, citizenship, civic responsibility, leadership and social skills that cultivate self-confidence and resourcefulness. But also provides formative STEM and ecological learning experiences that build invaluable life-skills and perspectives crucial for tomorrow’s leaders. All while having fun and building friendships and memories that last a lifetime.

Learn about St Louise’s vibrant scouting community. Various organizations will be attending, including our Scouts BSA Boy Troop 641 and Girl Troop 8641, our Cub Scout Pack 641, our Girl Scouts, and Brownies. Come discover the one best suited for your children for ages kindergarten through 8th grade and beyond.

At the event, there will be a camping display with older scouts sharing their tips, stories, and s’mores. All boys and girls are welcome to race in our LEGO Pinewood Derby Races and a racing-related STEM activity. Our Girl Scouts will be on-hand to take your orders for those delicious girl scout cookies. Fun times for the whole family.

If you are interested in more information regarding any of the scout organizations, please email David Macias at mr.david.m@outlook.com to get routed to the appropriate organization for more information.

St. Louise is HIRING!

St. Louise school is hiring! Do you know any great educators that would want to join our team? View our open positions here, and share the word!

Principal Search Update

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Principal Search Survey. The Search Committee was able to identify some key qualities that families and staff are looking for in the new St. Louise principal including:

• Emphasis on Community and Catholic Identity & Values
• Focus on Academic Excellence and Curriculum
• Importance of clear, open, and frequent Communication
• Desire for a Diverse school driven by Catholic values and affordability

The Search Committee will begin interviewing candidates next week, and will use these themes (and others) identified in the survey results to form interview questions.

Chargers C.A.R.E.

Dear Families,

Kalei and Leika Kagetsu are collecting donations for the people of Cuba. Our family will be going to Cuba for mid-winter break and we’d like to bring donations from St Louise to help the schools and parents in Cuba. Cuba receives limited amounts of essentials due to the embargo. If you would like to donate, there will be a donation box at the lobby entrance of the school on the stage next to the staircase. 

Items that are greatly needed:

-Feminine hygiene products 

-AA batteries

-Reading glasses (can be used)

-Band aids

-Ibuprofen and Tylenol 

-School and Art supplies 

-Baseball gloves (can be used)

Thank you so much for your generosity! 

The Kagetsus

Parents in Prayer Group

We are starting a Parents in Prayer group, so that interested parents can join together to pray for our children and the needs of our school community.

Please contact Laura Bonner (lmebonner@live.com) if you are interested in joining.

Parents' Club News - Charger Cards

Mark your Calendar!

Charger Shout-Outs - Pre-K Families!

Our Pre-K Families wrote messages on hearts about why they LOVE St. Louise School! Thanks Pre-K for reminding us why St. Louise is so AWESOME!

We LOVE our Volunteers!

A Note from Fr. Gary

See What Happened this Week - Parent Ed Speaker, Grandparents Mass, 8th Grade Boys Basketball & Volleyball with Fr. Nehnevaj!

Thank you St. Louise Sponsors!

Antezana Garvizu Family