Remembering What's Important

This is a short video that was taken for a project unrelated to the school, but it seemed like it should be shared. If you have trouble seeing it above, the larger version is hosted by the One Day on Earth Project at: https://vimeo.com/55525114

If you haven't had the chance to make it to mass with the students, you should try to arrange it in your schedule one day. It has touched even strangers who  thought they were coming in for a regular Mass.

Sitting there with Monsignor, the students, faculty, parents and members of the community, and witnessing their interaction together is really an inspirational and uplifting experience. And the music and singing are a beautiful bonus. If you are feeling burnt out, or busy or stressed, slow down for an hour and come and join in mass. Your kids will love it. You will feel connected. You will leave feeling better. You could be bombarded with hugs. And it will answer that question "why?".  Why do you choose STCS?  Why all the rules? Why all the hard work? Why all the parent participation?
This is why.

I don't know what other students were doing at their schools on a documented day such as this one, or every other Wednesday for that matter. But I do know what ours were doing.



Have safe and Merry Christmas!

2 Hour Delay - Thursday, December 20, 2012

Dear Families, 
Due to the weather conditions, Mr. Brainard has called a 2 hour delay for the start of school tomorrow, December 20, 2012.  Stay warm and please be careful on your way in!

This week and next...

Christmas is in the air! The holiday concert is Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 6:00 pm. Students need to be there by 5:45.

If you are bringing a "Christmas Shoebox", those are due Tuesday, Dec. 11th.

Root Beer Float Friday is back for this week only. Pre-pay or walk up. Friday, Dec. 14th at lunch.

A Christmas Party / Lunch and a visit from Santa are in the works! Be ready to have some fun next Friday, Dec. 21st at 12:30 pm. If you'd like to help out, contact Jo'el Deyoung.

If you decided to stock up for Christmas break with some Schwan's goodness, orders are due Monday, Dec. 17th, or you can walk up and purchase items straight from the truck on Friday, Dec. 21st from 10 a.m. till 3 p.m.

Have you seen those awesome new STCS car magnets with our school logo on them yet? They are available for $8 in the office or at the Christmas concert.

Christmas Break will be here before we know it! Bundle up and keep warm!

Silpada Sale Today

 

Christmas is coming!
So is the Silpada Designs Jewelry sale at STCS!

WHEN:            Wednesday December 5th  9:00am – 3:00pm
WHERE:            STCS Library
WHO IS HOSTING:      Cassie Krall (a long time friend of STCS)
WHY:              Come and shop for Christmas or just for the fun of it!          

*Cassie will donate ALL of her profits from the sale to the school. Last year the school received a $450 donation!
*Silpada Designs Jewelry is beautiful!  It is .925 Sterling Silver, contains no nickel, is hypoallergenic, and has a lifetime guarantee against manufacturer's defects.

To shop online visit the website at http://mysilpada.com/cassie.krall

Schwan's Pie Sale!

Order forms to ensure the pies you'd like for the holidays are on the Schwan's truck are due today!
You may also "walk up" and purchase them as well, however, its first come first serve.

They will park their truck at the school on Friday from 12- 4 for pick up. You can also purchase any other food items on the truck. We know you can't resist! Tell your family and friends, the community is welcome too!

November is Here!

A group of 7th graders on their field trip to the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center.

Hope this finds everyone doing well. Its been a while since we last met up, and as usual a lot has been going on at school. There were conferences, a teacher appreciation lunch (we really do appreciate you!), pumpkin patch field trips, report cards, soccer, cross country and basketball games, and middle school field trips! phew! We could go on and on.

And November promises just as much action. Middle school is going on more field trips to the Art Centers in Pueblo, Springs and/or Denver. There is the first quarter awards assembly set for today, along with the 3rd grade's Rice Krispie Treats Sale. There's the the upcoming "You Take the Ax" performance, the ACE meeting this Tuesday, a Schwan's Pie Sale and Thanksgiving Break.

Did someone say "Break"?
Yes, a week long much deserved one!
And with that, we'd like to take a minute to thank you all again for your support and/or participation so far. Thanks to EVERYONE. Because every little bit makes a difference.

Thanks to the teachers, Marcia and Mr. Brainard for a great first quarter. Thanks to Dan Caudill, Dianna Maal, Jason Aquirre, and Mr. Pisciotta, and all those involved, for coaching our kids in soccer, cross country and basketball. Thank you to Tracy Serena who gets out the newsletter to us every month. Thank you to Bonnie Painter and Marcia who help keep us organized and get our many notes out to all the families. Thank you to Gina Baca and Shelly Gill for organizing a wonderful teacher luncheon. Thank you to the Bernard Family for helping Student Council with their microwaves, and to Brandi Vellar for getting the 3rd grade fundraiser going.
The list goes on and on and we notice and appreciate everyone.
See? WE can do this TOGETHER!

Hope to see you at our next meeting, Tuesday, Nov. 13th at 6:30 P.M.

Take care.

Sincerely,

Your ACE Committee
 

Seen Any of These Around?

If you were around after school Wednesday, chances are pretty high that you saw A LOT.

Most of the school was sporting a mustache from the kick off assembly for Great American Opportunities. GAO is the fundraiser for which packets came home as well. The first 2 weeks is a really well priced magazine sale, paired with an online store, which is YEAR ROUND. Mark the web address below in your bookmarks and remember to shop there when looking for gifts for Christmas, birthday's etc.  With our code, the school will receive 40% of all purchases made! 40%! Fundraisers such as this are a great opportunity for the school. If large ones like this are a success, it will enable us to do away with some of the smaller ones, so our parents don't feel like they are faced with so many. But, it takes all of us to do it TOGETHER, so we hope you find some items you like.

And yes, this is where the kids got penguin fever! We think most of them are revved up and ready to earn more penguins!!

Online store:   www.gaschoolstore.com    School Code:   #1333731

ACE Meeting this week & Oringinal Artwork Due

There will be a 1 hour ACE meeting Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 6:30 P.M. We hope to see you there!

If you haven't had the chance to turn in an Original Artwork order, you still can. Just try to have them to the office by Wednesday. The order has to be mailed out this week to ensure a holiday delivery. See above for some of the really cute ideas. One neat thing mentioned before but not pictured is the new iphone case. I got other family member's kids to secretly do one for their parents, and am ordering them as gifts! you still have time!

 

This is what it looks like when a school and it's community come together...

No! Not a truck full of junk! A truck full of SUCCESS! - And happy students too!

You did it! While we won't get the "official" word till around Friday, I don't know about you, but that is one FULL truck! Dont' let the shadow at the top fool you. It was filled to the ceiling!


Thank you so much to all those in the school or parish, other parishes, and those who drive by, who donated anything large or small. Special thanks to those who helped work a shift this past weekend : Hilary Munoz, Lori Miller, Chad Reich, Jeffrey Reich, Meghan Purcell, Stas Jimenez, and The Ferioli Family. Also to Marcia for helping us with phone calls and distributing flyers,  and with a big, big, BIG thanks to Dennis Sheehan and Martin Vigil. You guys were great. Your muscle and patience were appreciated to no end!

OK, now no resting on our laurels...This Friday, Oct. 5 is Root Beer Float Friday! Floats will be sold for $1.50 at lunch throughout the month of October. Also due are The Original Artworks orders and Scrip orders. And if you haven't gotten you Knight Run pledge forms in, Elizabeth is still taking them.

Thanks again for stepping up and making this a success.
Take care,
Michelle

Donation Drive Times and Unacceptable Items List

ABOVE GROUND FAMILY POOLS

BOX SPRINGS

BUILDING MATERIALS

BUILT-IN APPLIANCES (INCLUDING COOKTOPS, DROP-INS, WALL MOUNTS)

CARPET PADDING/CARPET ROLLS FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
FLOURECENT LIGHT BULBS OR TUBES FURNACES

GARAGE DOORS OR GARAGE DOOR OPENERS GARBAGE DISPOSALS
GAS LOGS
GASOLINE CANS (USED)

GLASS (SHEETS OF GLASS, BOTTLES, ETC)
HAZARDOUS WASTE (INCLUDING HOUSEHOLD CHEMICALS) HOT TUBS
ITEMS WITH GAS/FUEL OR OIL IN THEM
MATTRESSES
MIRRORS WITHOUT FRAME OR BACKING
OXYGEN TANKS
PAINT
PLASTIC GUTTERS
PROPANE TANKS
RADIATOR COVERS
STRIPS OF CARPET OR ROLLS OF CARPET
SUN TANNING BEDS
TIRES
TOILETS
TRASH COMPACTORS
TV’s (working TV’s newer than 5 years old are acceptable) TV ANTENNAS (OUTDOOR), SATELLITE DISHES
WATER DISPENSERS
WATER HEATERS
WATER SOFTENERS
WATER BEDS (ALL SIZES, MATTRESSES OR ACCESSORIES) WINDOWS AND SCREENS
WINDOW BLINDS / MINI BLINDS
WOOD BURNING STOVES

Of Note...

There is a new supply of gift cards (scrip) in the office if you didn't get to place an order. We'll always try to have a supply of the more popular cards to make it convenient on everyone to stop by and pick one up on the way to the gas station, grocery store or dinner, etc.

The minutes from the September 11, 2012  ACE meeting are up on the "Reports & Minutes" page.

Another post as a reminder of the "Fill A Truck" Donation Drive will  be posted later this week, along with hours, phone numbers and a list of items that we can not accept.

Hope you are all having a happy week!  : )

Fall Clean Up

A Busy Day

The Pre-School's Knight Run, held this morning, and again later this afternoon, went off without a hitch! Looks like the older grades have some competition. Some of our little ones had so many lap marks on their tags they were hard to count! Thanks to Elizabeth Cornella for coordinating the event and to all the other parent volunteers who lent a hand!

While Pre School was "running for their school", the 2nd graders were saying hello to their new teacher, Mrs. West. Today was her first full day alone with the class and we have heard all good news! The class said goodbye to Mrs. Bachicha yesterday, as she is moving on to another school. We wish her and Mrs. West all the best with their new classes.

This Week

There is a lot going on this week, with some cooler weather to hopefully come along as well!

Tuesday is Picture Day, so keep any eye out for your order forms.

Tuesday Evening at 6:30 is our first ACE meeting in the upper building science room. We have a lot to discuss about upcoming fundraisers and school happenings, but we'll keep it to only an hour so please try to join us if you can. You get volunteer credits and your child gets a "homework pass"!

Thursday, during normal PE hours is the Knight Run for the Pre-schoolers.
Friday is the Knight Run for the rest of the school during their normal PE times.

If you haven't turned in your students registration forms there is still time.

We hope you all have a great week!

Gift Card Orders Due Friday, Sept. 7th

Planning on a trip the grocery store sometime soon? How about an outing to the movies? Now's your chance to get those gift cards!

A Gift Card (Scrip) order form will be coming home with your students this week. The forms are due by Friday Sept. 7th. You can also purchase the more popular ones at the office anytime. For a link to the list of vendors click here. Any questions? Trish is here to help!

Back to School Night

Join us for a Back to School Ice Cream Social, Thursday night, Aug. 30 th at 6:00pm in the gym.
Meet with teachers, sign up for volunteer events, and get caught up on what's new for this year.

Target for Education - Help Our School Earn Votes!

Target is giving schools gift cards worth $25 for every 25 votes a particular school receives.
One school can earn up to $10,000! To vote for us here at St. Therese go to:

https://givewith.target.com/schools/113485

and click vote for this school. We are up to 90 votes and you can vote once a week until
September 8, 2012. Send this link to all your families and friends and help us earn even more!

New Family Orientation

Monday, August 20
6:30 - 7:30 PM

A welcome meeting where new families will get to address any questions or concerns
and expectations. Cookies will be served.

See the supply list link above to get you ready for the first day!

Welcome to The Ace Place

Welcome the 2012-2013 school year with the ACE Place!

Co-existing with the ACE Place bulletin board located in the gym, our wish is to reach out to all our families at St. Therese Catholic School. We hope to be easier to access with questions and information as well as be informative about the ongoing events that are planned throughout the year.
Be sure to subscribe by email to keep you up to date about what's going on with and around your students! : )