St. Teresa Catholic School
September 11, 2024
Loving Our Mother
Happy Birthday, Mary! Although this year it was on a Sunday, we traditionally celebrate the birth of our Blessed Mother on September 8th. Many of the teachers observed this celebration in their classrooms.
The fourth graders studied an image of St. Anne holding Mary and discussed what they saw in the picture, as well as what it would have been like for St. Anne to teach Mary about God.
Each of the third graders had a chance to write a letter to Mary, which they then presented to her and individually spent a few moments in prayer before her image. These are a few of their prayers:
"You know everything I do. Please help me to be more like your Son." - Bridget R.
"I will love you forever, even in the hard times." - Andrew M.
"You saw your own son be killed and then resurrect - you are so brave! Thank you so much for being my mother and loving me!" - Sylvie C.
"Thank you for being my eternal mother. I will love you forever!" - Kyler K.
"Thank you SO much for your yes to God, and for bringing Jesus into the world!" - Lily Z.
"You have been a great mother to me. I hope I get to meet you in heaven someday." - Emmet T.
"Help me be holy and protect me." - Adeline S.
"Mary, guide me to the truth, and teach me the virtues." - AnnMarie M.
"Thank you for being our spiritual mother." - Eliana G.
"Thank you for saying yes to Jesus." - Darel S.
"Thank you for being our queen. I love you so much!" - Daniel T.
In Miss Becher's 3B classroom, she brought cookies to share. One of the students remarked, "These cookies must be straight from Mary in heaven, they're so good!"
In the Kindergarten classrooms, they also made cards and sang Happy Birthday to Mary. As one girl brought up her card to Mary, she blew her a kiss!
May we learn from the simple piety and devotion of these children and have a childlike love for our Blessed Mother.
Sister Mary Agnes, C.K.
Upcoming Events
September 13: Picture Retakes
September 16: 3rd/4th grade confessions
September 17: Volleyball 6 p.m./7 p.m. Home games
Date Change!
Save the date: Thursday, November 7th at 7:00 p.m. is going to be the SFA meeting!
Our guest speaker will be: Bishop Conley!
Clever--how to access at home
The diocese just rolled out Clever as a single sign-in site. Once students log in using their Office 365 email and password (or QR code badge), they will be logged into Typing Club, Office 365, Canvas, PowerSchool and more. Here is our diocesan specific weblink to access clever from home: https://clever.com/in/cdol
Picture Retake Day
Friday, September 13th is picture retake day. For the pictures students may wear standard slacks, pants, colored jeans, skirts or dresses (must reach no more than 3 inches above the knee). They may not wear sweat pants, joggers, non-uniform shorts, leggings or tight pants. No writing except a small logo is permitted on clothing. Sleeveless shirts are not allowed. No make-up is permitted. Jewelry permitted: Christian religious necklace/bracelet/pin; girls may wear one pair of tiny post earrings (no hoops/dangles), not extending below the earlobe.
After their picture is taken, students will change back into their school uniform.
MathCounts 2024-2025
MathCounts is a national math enrichment program that promotes middle school mathematics achievement and problem-solving skills in a fun manner. Any student in 6th-8th grade can participate in MathCounts. More information can be found on their website: www.mathcounts.org
St. Teresa MathCounts will begin October 9. We will meet after school on Wednesdays, from 3:30 to 5:00. The MathCounts season runs through mid-February.
Please email or text Andrew Willis if your child is interested in joining the team or if you have any questions.
Phone/text: 402-770-7533
Email: arwarw11@gmail.com
Lunch Policy
According with the competitive food Policy of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) we request that competitive foods (Runza, McDonalds, etc.) not be brought to the lunchroom.
From the Nurse's Office
We would accept donations of: liquid ibuprofen, liquid tylenol, and regular ibuprofen
If your child needs medicine regularly, please send in what they need and label it with their name.
Little Flowers
All girls in 1st – 4th grades are invited to join the St. Teresa’s Little Flowers group. Girls meet monthly by grade to learn about virtues, Scripture and about the Saints. All Little Flowers celebrate as a group on All Saints Day and St. Therese’s birthday. We celebrate the year with a special Sashing Ceremony and Tea in May. 1st grade girls will be forming a new group this year. All interested new families (of any grade) can contact Jean Timmerman for more information. AN INFORMATIONAL MEETING WILL BE HELD: September 19th at 637 S. 40th Street (Timmerman home.) Please RSVP: jeanmtimmerman@outlook.com.
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.