St. Teresa Catholic School
October 9, 2024
St. John Henry Newman
Roses for Our
I stomped up the stairs to get my rosary, complaining interiorly as I went. Returning to the family circle in the living room, I spent the next twenty minutes in "agony" as we prayed the rosary together as a family, doing what I could to distract everyone from prayer.
Fast forward a few years. Turning my face to the window, I stubbornly chose not to join in on the rosary we prayed on the bus ride to the Pro Life March in D.C. Really? We did have over 20 hours on the bus, and the length of a rosary wouldn't take too much out of our time for socializing, right?
What is it that makes praying the rosary so hard? Possibly because it's so efficacious, the devil likes to do what he can to make it seem impossible, or at the very least, a burden. Like any step we take in our spiritual life, it takes commitment, determination and perseverance.
For all of you parents, for whom praying the rosary is particularly difficult with your family (or on your own), may the stories above be an encouragement to you--it's not the end of the story. Let's renew our dedication to praying the rosary this month. Better yet, let's get started and never give it up.
Sister Mary Agnes, C.K.
Upcoming Events
October 10: Parent-Teacher Conferences 4-8 p.m. (see sign-up below)
October 11: No School
October 13: Saints and Scholars Banquet
October 14: No School (Diocesan In-service)
Parent-Teacher Conferences
October 10
See the following link to sign up for a time to talk to your child's teachers!
Saints and Scholars Banquet
Elementary Teacher of the Year: Terri Schilmoeller
Teachers Celebrating Anniversaries:
Cindy Werner—44 years; Sister Mary Michael—38 years; Karri Hraban—25 years; Shelly Sullivan—20 years; Chris Jacobsen—20 years
Student of the Month
Monica Schafers has been chosen as the 8th grade Student of the Month for the month of October. Monica demonstrates responsibility in her balance of school and extra-curricular activities. She is involved in many activities including Junior High Choir, reading at daily Mass, playing cello in the Strings program, playing clarinet in band, and competing as a member in the St. Teresa’s Chess club. To help build up the faith community, Monica also dedicates her time as a volunteer at the Knights of Columbus Fish Fry’s during Lent and makes a weekly holy hour with her family.
Monica works hard in school and is a member of Honor Roll. She also plays volleyball, basketball, and softball. When she’s not busy at school or with her extra-curriculars, she enjoys reading, creating crafting projects, and spending time with her two dogs. Her love of animals has created the desire to someday become a veterinarian.
Monica exemplifies a well-rounded student. She has great work ethic and is friendly to all her classmates and teachers. She is a true Jayhawk and deserves this Student of the Month recognition!
Bus Driver Needed
Many thanks to our wonderful bus drivers at St. Teresa for all they do for our school. We are in need of a bus driver to help our current drivers with field trips throughout the year. Please call the school office at 402-477-3358 for more details if you are interested in occasionally driving the bus. Thank you for considering helping our school out in this way!
Bazaar News!
Hello, Families!
Our Parish Bazaar is coming up on Sunday, November 10th, from 11am-3:30pm! 🎉 It's a fun day with food, games, raffles, and more.
We need your help! We're looking for parents and older students to volunteer and run the games. Your support is key to making this event a success!
Sign up to volunteer here:
👉Click here to sign up!
👉Click here to sign up!
Also, a huge thank you to everyone who has donated items for Bottle Mania, Spin to Win, and Deal or No Deal! 🥤 We still need more donations, though! If you can, please drop off bottled items at the office.
Questions? Contact Nikki Suesz at 📞402-840-8516 or 📧nikkisuesz@yahoo.com.
Let’s make this Bazaar the best one yet!
Thank you,
Nikki Suesz, Bazaar Games Coordinator
Gerbil Care
We have 2 new gerbils in the office (Linus and Cletus)! If you would like to help care for them over the weekends, please see sign-up below!
Contact Sister Mary Agnes with questions: sr.mary-agnes@cdolinc.net
Woodworking
Is anyone skilled in helping with small woodworking tasks around school? If interested, please contact Sister Mary Michael: sr.mary-michael@cdolinc.net
Cross Country
Congratulations to the girls who finished in 1st place for the season overall, and the boys who tied for 3rd place overall!
Buddy Lunch
Fall Leaves
Living Rosary
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.