STCS Notes Wednesday January 30th, 2019

Mark your calendar! January 31st- Staff/Faculty volleyball game @1:30PM February 7th- PTO Meeting, 5:30 with Mom's Night Out to Follow at Arcadia Tavern February 8th- Father/Daughter Dance 6:30PM- FR. Feeney Hall February 10th- Cimi for 6th graders (Catalina Islands) February 14th- Valentine's Day Feb 12th-15th-Scholastic Book Fair in FR Feeney Hall February 18th-NO SCHOOL Holiday February 20th-Tax Credit Scholarship Training 6:30 PM Science Lab February 22- Famous People 3rd Grade -Ramada March 6th- Beginning of Lent-Ash Wednesday March 13th -Diocesan Science Fair @ St. Jerome 2-3PM March 15th- 5th Grade Field Trip-Junior Achievement March 20th- Homeless Mass w/ Students @8:30am March 28th- 4th Grade -Pioneer Village Field Trip **Keep May 13th open for Grandparents Day, May Crowning, and Art Walk**

STCS automatic re-enrollment for the 2019-2020 school year will begin February 15th Please notify the school office before Feb. 15th if you do not plan to re-enroll Only families that are current with their tuition for the 2018-2019 school year will be automatically re-enrolled FACTS $300 non-refundable down payment (per student) will be deducted March 1st  Questions? Please call or email Heather Chapman 602-586-7490 - hchapman@stcs.us

In Parish Rate for 2019-2020

As we prepare to enroll or reenroll for the 2019-2020 school year, please take note of this precaution when considering the in parish tuition rate: ". . . to prevent potential abuse of this consideration, parishes will do all that they reasonably can to verify "active, registered and participating" status for those who apply for this discounted rate. The most reliable way to insure verification is through the consistent and regular use of the parish contribution envelope system and/or regular and consistent involvement in a parish volunteer ministry (note that parent involvement in school activites is expected, and does not qualify for this). " Active, registered and participating " status is not achieved merely by making a one-time, nominal financial contribution to the parish in hope of "buying" a discounted tuition rate.

FREE MONEY - families received $250!!!

Thank you to those who applied to CEA for the 2018-2019 school year!

If you did not receive funds from CEA for the 2018-2019 school year, you will be receiving a credit of $250 per family. Check your FACTS account for the credit! Please make sure to reapply next year. Applications will be available in February/March for the 2019-2020 school year.

Survey Says ...

Continuing with an analysis of the 2018 parent survey, questions 10 and 11 results are presented. Question 10: What makes Saint Theresa School a Catholic School? Out of 120 answers, 37 mentioned the teaching of the faith , 36 mentioned teaching values , and 21 mentioned attending Mass . Less citing answers included discipline (3), and sacraments (4). Question 11: How would you rate the education your children are receiving in the following subjects?

In calculating the weighted average, 4= Highly Effective and 0=ineffective.

Diocesan Spelling Bee

Congratulations to our school spelling bee champion Nicholas (8th grade). Four years in a row representing STCS at the spelling bee! As Runner-up in last night's Diocesan Spelling Bee, Nicholas is advancing to the district level.

STCS Inducts 16 new National Junior Honor Society Members

PTO UPDATES Spring 2019 find us on facebook at WeLoveSTCS!!

Mark Your Calendar for these Important Dates:

Feb 7- PTO Meeting, 5:30pm Upper Convent, FOLLOWED BY MOM'S NIGHT OUT Feb 8- Father/Daughter Dance, 6:30 FR. Feeney Hall Feb 12th-15th- Scholastic Book Fair, FR. Feeney Hall March14- PTO Meeting, 8am Upper Convent March 4-15- Fundraising Apex Fun Run March 15th- Apex Fun Run March 21 and 23-Spring Musical

Join the 2019-2020 PTO

WE ARE ALREADY PLANNING FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR! Our events are amazing because we have the best teacher/parent group around!! Hands Down! Are you interested in working with a dedicated group of parents to make key decisions and plan events for STCS? The STCS PTO is looking for volunteers to help fill the PTO Board for the 2019-2020 school year! The only qualifications you need are a "can-do" attitude and a willingness to provide leadership for this fabulous community. Veterans and first-timers are all welcome! If you are interested in volunteering for a leadership position, please reach out to Cary Buddensick at  cbuddens@gmail.com  or 602-540-3553; or fill out the PTO Leadership Survey at  https://goo.gl/forms/dwce1cb7ouX28CeI2 Thank you!

Tidbits from Innovation Learning

Dear St. Theresa Families, This past week in Innovation Learning, students learned the coding language of "scratch." They learned about scripts, backdrops, sprites, and stages. They are creating their own "plays" on the scratch website ( scratch.mit.edu .) Check it out with your children at home! Peace, Mrs.Lisa Tufts

SAVE THE DATE FATHER/DAUGHTER DANCE FEB 8TH BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE

Scholastic Book Fair Feb 11th-15th VOLUNTEER HERE

‌ Online book fair starting Feb 7th Book Fair in Feeney Hall Feb 12th-15th Stay Tuned for Teacher Wish Lists Volunteer Here

Parents of Exceptional Learners

Please notice the time change! February 2nd's meeting starts at 10:00am!

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