St. Teresa Catholic School
February 26, 2025
Wisdom
A big part of education (and life in general) is growing in wisdom. What a great blessing it is when we have a teacher to help us grow in wisdom! True wisdom is seeing things as God sees them. This can be shown through an analogy. Have you ever looked at a beautiful woven tapestry on a wall? The front side clearly shows the image, but if you were to flip it over and look at the back, it would be harder to discern that image. In fact, what might primarily stand out to you could be a mess of strings. Without wisdom, we see things in this light--what God is trying to show us might not be clearly discernible at the moment. Sometimes we think we know what is going on or find fault with the way God has allowed things to happen, when in reality we might be looking at the mess of strings. With wisdom, the image becomes clear and lovely--or at least we begin to see what God is doing.
Jesus is the best teacher to help us grow in wisdom. We are blessed with great teachers here at St. Teresa School. Our teachers learn from Jesus, the Master Teacher first, and then share what they've learned through prayer and study with their students. Let us sit at the feet of Jesus, asking Him to teach us. We have so much to learn! When it does not seem to come fast enough for us, may we find consolation in the line below from the book of Wisdom.
"Desire, therefore, my words; long for them and you shall be instructed. Resplendent and unfading is wisdom, and she is readily perceived by those who love her and found by those who seek her. She hastens to make herself known in anticipation of man's desire; he who watches for her at dawn shall not be disappointed, for he shall see her sitting by his gate." -Wisdom 6:11-13
Sister Mary Agnes, C.K.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, February 26
- CSS Food Market after school
Thursday, February 27
- Girls Basketball 6, 7 p.m. (Last home game!)
Friday, February 28
- 7th/8th grade confessions
Saturday, March 1
- Renew the Bride, the Church conference at St. Joseph Church, 9:30-2:30 featuring Fr. John Burns
Monday, March 3
- 6B Class Mass
Wednesday, March 5
- Ash Wednesday
- 2B Class Mass
Join us this Saturday!
Retreat for the laity (No cost)
Register at: Renew the Bride, The Church
Learn more about the renewal at: Friends of the Bridegroom
Junior Jays Volleyball Clinic--Wave 2
Who: For 3rd and 4th grade girls
Starting March 7th--Register at the link below!
K-2 STEM Club
The sign-up is now open for K-2 STEM Club. It will begin Wednesday, March 12th through Wednesday, April 16 from 3:20-4:30 p.m. The limit is 30 students. The club is run by Elizabeth Thiltges, of the UNL 4-H Extension Office. If you, as a parent, would like to volunteer to help with at least one of the Wednesdays, please email sr.mary-michael@cdolinc.net.
See this link or the QR code below to register! The fee is $20 per student.
Science Fair
Calling all Science Fair Judges! Our school Science Fair is Tuesday, March 25th, and we are looking for volunteers to help judge. The judging will happen from approximately 9 am to noon. If you are interested, please email Mrs. Shanahan at Sydney-shanahan@cdolinc.net. Thank you for considering!
Demographics and Testing Result Report
Each year we are required by the NDE to publish a report. It is attached below. Thank you.
Required Dental Visit
If your child(ren) have not seen a dentist in the past year, please notify the School Office before Friday March 7th, 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 the dentist who will come to school. There is no cost for this screening and your child(ren) will bring home a note with results following the dental visit.
The Wizard of Oz at Pius
March 20-23
Tickets are $11 for adults (college age and older) and $8 for students (high school and under); children who are 3 and under who are sitting on laps do not need a ticket. Use the coupon code(s): child1, child2, child3, etc. to receive the $3 discount for all student seats.
Walk the Little Way
Thank you to all who have had a part in getting our annual fundraiser, Walk the Little Way, kicked off for another year!
The children’s letters were mailed on Friday, and should be arriving to friends and relatives soon. Donations are now being accepted at the school office and here: www.givebutter.com/wtlw2025. The fundraiser will culminate with a student body Rosary Walk on April 4 (you’re invited to join us for that!). You’ll soon see a rose sign outside of school tracking our donation progress.
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
Parish Directory
It's time to update our parish directory! Sign up below to have your family's picture taken!
The website is: www.ucdir.com
The code is: ne266
The password is: photos
2025-2026 Opportunity Scholarship OPEN!
All families who received an Opportunity Scholarship Award for the 24-25 school year AND families with incoming '25-'26 Kindergarteners are eligible to apply for the Opportunity Scholarship for the 25-26 school year! Applications are due by April 11, 2025. Follow this link to apply through your FACTS account. https://online.factsmgt.com/grant-aid/inst/4QFQK/landing-page
Contact Mary Schmit in the school office with questions or help. Mary-Schmit@cdolinc.net | 402-477-3358
Good Shepherd Scholarship--Applications are open!
All St. Teresa families are encouraged to apply online here: https://goodshepherdscholarship.com/scholarship-application/
Click on 'Start Your Application' and it will redirect you to FACTS where you will log in to your same FACTS account you use for tuition payments. Scholarship Applications are due by March 31, 2025. If you need assistance with your application, check out our step by step guide below, or contact Mary Schmit at the school office: 402-477-3358.
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.