St. Teresa Catholic School
December 18, 2024
Chairs and the Backstory
So there we were in Indianapolis at the National Eucharistic Congress, in the ironing room at the Little Sisters of the Poor, where we were staying, and there along with wall, are three heavy duty wooden chairs. I’d been looking for some chairs in something with a little more natural integrity that plastic. I’m looking under the chair for a manufacturer trying to figure out where they were made. One of the Sisters said, “Oh you like those? The older people here don’t. They much prefer padding on the chairs. Those are from our novitiate years, back when we had 50 novices. Do you want them? We have a lot of them in our novitiate in New York.”
“Oh, yes, I’d love some!” Now how do I get chairs from Queens, New York, where their U.S. novitiate is, to St. Teresa School? I’ve got a connection at a local company that trucks throughout the US, but that didn’t pan out. The donor for the tile on second and third floor also has a trucking business. You don’t want to fish in the same pond too often, but I didn’t have many other options, so I asked Jack if he would consider getting our chairs.
His response, “We only go to the ports in New York, so I hired a mover to get the chairs to you.” Now how’s that for a friend who gets things done!
So on Saturday night at 8:00 p.m. we get the message that the moving truck is at school ready to unload….and that they had been there a while. So, we rally the closest families and in minutes 20 people are helping unload the truck and in about 15 minutes the job is done.
The pictures don’t do the chairs justice, but here’s a look. As near as we can tell they are from the 30s. A label on the bottom says, "Made in accord with production standards of 1929,” (paraphrased).
Long story shorter. They are a nice new addition to our school! God bless all involved in getting them here, especially the Lord who brought us all together! Pray for the many people who are so good to us, please!
Sister Mary Michael, C.K.
Upcoming Events
Thursday, December 19
- Strings Benefit Concert 7 p.m. (rehearsal 2 p.m.) in the Gym
Friday, December 20
- Candlelight Mass (8th grade class Mass)
- PK Christmas program 10:30 a.m. (students arrive by 10:20)
- Winter Wonderland, 11:20 Christmas Sing-a-long
- Students may wear jeans, red/green clothing and accessories
- NOON dismissal (no lunch served, no extended day)
Have a blessed Christmas and New Year!
Tuesday, January 7
- Classes resume
Sing-a-Long
Come and join us for a Christmas sing-a-long at 11:20 a.m. on Friday, December 20th in the gym!
Student of the Month
Congratulations to Monica Bauman, who has been chosen as the 8th grade Student of the Month for December. Monica continually demonstrates her organization and responsibility on a daily basis. She is known to always care deeply about her education and give of her time and effort in many ways.
She is involved in many activities including junior high choir, reading at daily Mass, playing organ at Mass, and performing percussion in band. As a member of 4-H and 4-H Teen Council, she participates in many volunteer opportunities in the community. Monica works hard in school and is a member of honor roll. She loves to play volleyball and enjoyed her time playing for the St. Teresa’s volleyball team. And she of course loves to cheer on the Husker volleyball team.
Monica 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!
St. Teresa STEM Club
Are you curious? Do you like having fun with hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) activities? Then this club is for you! This exciting club for 3rd-5th graders will focus on many aspects of STEM, from creating elephant toothpaste to shooting off rockets to building towers and more! The club will be offered through the University of Nebraska 4-H Extension office. (A Kindergarten-2nd grade STEM club will be offered in March and April.)
This club will start January 15 and end February 19. Dates will be Jan. 15, 22, and 29 and Feb. 5, 12, and 19. Time range will be 3:20-4:30pm in the art room. When the students are dismissed from the club at 4:30pm, they can be picked up out front. The club costs $20 and checks can be made payable to St. Teresa School. Snack is included.
Click here to register or scan QR code below!
Need from the Health Office
We are in need of ice cream buckets with lids for the health office. Thank you for bringing them in when you're able!
Book Fair
The School Book Fair will be during Catholic Schools Week this year, starting on January 26th during the school open house.
Recycled Paper
St. Teresa School is in need of one-sided recycled copy paper for use in printing worksheets. No staples or creases, please. Please consider donating your business stationery to us if you change your logo/letterhead.
Fleece Sweatshirts Available!
Our inventory currently holds:
1 Youth gray fleece XL
1 Youth gray fleece Small
2 Adult gray fleece Medium
2 Adult gray fleece Large
1 Adult navy fleece Medium
Reach out to the school office if you'd like to purchase one we have on hand. They are $30 each.
Light the Night
Monday, January 27th at 7 p.m. is the annual Light the Night holy hour at Cathedral, to kick off Catholic Schools Week. Come, join us to pray for our Catholic Schools!
Pius X Thunderettes Kiddie Camp
Join us for PXDT Kiddie Camp on February 8, 2025! This exciting camp, open to grades PreK-5th, will be held at Pius X High School (6000 A Street, Lincoln, NE). The day kicks off at 9 a.m. and includes dance routines, games, and a performance for parents at noon. Dancers are welcome to come back for a performance at the Pius X Boys Varsity Basketball Game at 4:30 p.m. Registration is $35 for one camper, $25 for a second, and $15 for additional campers. For questions, email Coach Evie at sievertevie@gmail.com. PXDT Kiddie Camp Sign-Up
Gerbil Care
We have 2 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
Congratulations, Boys' Basketball, on a great season! Thank you to the coaches and scorekeeping volunteers!
7th grade team
8th grade team
Christmas Band Concert
Chess Club Christmas Dinner
Waiting for Jesus
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.