St. Teresa Catholic School
February 28, 2024
2nd Wednesday of Lent
Unprecedented Opportunity
Unprecedented opportunity. That is the phrase that appears to describe the opportunity for next year. Between the Good Shepherd Scholarship and the Opportunity Scholarships, we have some unique prospects before us.
- For those who qualify for the Good Shepherd Scholarship or any of the parish scholarships, apply through FACTS before March 15, please. Details are below.
- For those who qualify for the Opportunity Scholarship, there is no cost to apply. That is for those with a new student entering our school (K or 9th at Pius), even if you already have other children in our school.
- For those of you who may be getting irritated as “we miss both of those,” hang with me. The above will help us in many ways. Here are two ways that have the potential for good for you, too.
- The above scholarships will help some in our school. I’m hoping that through the scholarship program which builds one end of the scholarship tier, we can then bolster our scholarship tiers on the upper end and help those families in the future who just miss the tiered assistance. This may take a year or two and be dependent upon whether the Opportunity Scholarships stay around, but “good things come to those who wait.”
- The Opportunity Scholarship Contributions – Simply it works like this:
- You fill out the form with up to ½ of your state tax amount, you receive acknowledgement from the state and….
- Write a check to the school for that amount.
- Deduct the exact amount from your taxes (a tax credit, not just a deduction)
- Funding that normally goes to the state, would come to our families in need.
More detailed directions are available from the organizers of the programs at the links below. I believe strongly in the mission of our school. I’d much rather speak about formation than dollars, but the finances are a reality which is also essential. May the Good Lord bless us in every way, and that’s all of us!
Sister Mary Michael, C.K.
Upcoming Events
March 1: Stations of the Cross 2:45 p.m. All are welcome!
March 4: Away Girls' Basketball game 7 p.m.
March 5: Student Council event: Putt Putt Golf
March 6: Benediction 3:05; Leadership Board Meeting 4:30 p.m.
Enroll for the 24-25 School Year Today!
3 steps to enrolling for the coming school year:
- Enroll on Powerschool: https://www.cdolinc.net/enrollment
- Set up a Payment Plan on FACTS: ” Welcome to Grant & Aid (factsmgt.com)
- Apply for the Good Shepherd Scholarship: SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION (goodshepherdscholarship.com)
Collapse of Parenting Snippet #22
Two comments from the discussion group I attended last night at the SFA meeting:
- Keeping a handle on technology is essential….apps that were mentioned as helpful: Family link, Covenant Eyes, and Bark.
- One family said they are recommitting to eating together regularly. They have older kids as well as younger and the older kids' activities had eroded their tendency to eat together. I love it when we encourage one another in goodness!
Sister Mary Michael
Now Hiring for the 24-25 School Year
*Part time Teacher Assistant
*Part time Secretary
*Middle School Science Teacher (full or part-time)
*Primary Grade Teacher
*Director of After School Care program
Interested parties, please contact the school office for more information or to set up an interview.
Roller Skating after School
Friday, March 8th and 15th
3:30-5:00 p.m.
$2.00 per skater (Max. $10/family)
All children must be under the supervision of an adult. 1st-8th graders can skate alone. If you bring a Kindergartener or younger, an adult must accompany them to assist with skating.
Volunteering at school or for field trips?
Make sure your Safe Environment Training is up-to-date! Go to this website to renew your training or take it for the first time: https://CMGConnect.org. Contact Kimberly Wilson at the school office if you have any questions: kimberly-wilson@cdolinc.net
Donation to Nurse's Office
We are in need of ice cream buckets at school. If you have any to donate, please send them to the school office.
Save the Date: Totus Tuus
Totus Tuus is scheduled for the week of June 15th – 21st. High School group will begin on Sunday, June 16th – Thursday, June 20th and the elementary group will run Monday, June 17th – Friday, June 21st. Watch the bulletin for more information!
Dental Screening
If your child(ren) have not seen a dentist in the past year, please notify the School Office before Friday March 8th, by calling (402) 477-3358 or sending an email to TAEL-AA@cdolinc.net .
When we receive a confirmation email or call requesting a dental screening for your child(ren), we will schedule them in to be seen by a dentist at school. There is no cost for this screening and your child(ren) will bring home a note with results following the dental visit.
Two Opportunities for Eighth Graders:
Scrip - Tuition Credit - Updated timing!
In order to provide the most accurate and timely tuition information, the end of the "year" for Scrip rebate earning that will count toward next school year's tuition has been moved from May to March 31. Rebates for all orders placed on or before March 31 will be applied to the 2024-25 school year. Rebates earned from April 1 on will accumulate toward the following year's tuition. Please contact Staci at staci.cunningham@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Questions? Ask them February 29th from 9:15am-10:15am
Meeting ID: 975 7901 4070
ELIGIBILITY: Remember that an eligible student must be entering Kindergarten, 9th Grade, or transferring into any grade from a public school.
Do you or someone you know want to contribute to this scholarship opportunity? Watch this informational video below:
JH Dodgeball Tournament Pictures: Team Yellow poses for a picture, Team Black plans during a time-out and Team Blue celebrates their victory!
St. Teresa School Mission Statement
St. Teresa Catholic School, in partnership with parents, provides an education faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Church. We nurture students’ natural sense of wonder and guide them to know and love truth, beauty, and goodness, and to live as virtuous disciples of Jesus Christ with their hearts set on true and lasting joy.